Chapter 425 Title
Wang Juan pouted, feeling quite annoyed.
The money I lent to my second brother's family back then still hasn't been repaid. In recent years, money has become less and less valuable, and to make matters worse, we didn't even write an IOU back then.
Can a few thousand yuan from two years ago be the same as a few thousand yuan now?
That's really bizarre.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, but she was too embarrassed to say the reason. She could only say to Nan Zhiyi, "Anyway, when you return to the capital, remember to mention it to your fifth brother."
"Okay, definitely." Nan Zhiyi nodded in agreement.
After Wang Juan finished talking about it, she felt a little relieved.
She tossed her newly permed curls and pulled Nan Zhiyi toward the kitchen: "Let's go, let's go to the kitchen and help Aunt Wu."
Nan Zhiyi readily agreed and followed suit, as she had originally intended to check on the progress of dinner preparations.
The kitchen was steaming hot, and Aunt Wu and Sister He were busy running around.
Seeing them come in, Aunt Wu waved her spoon and said, "You two should go and rest. The kitchen is only so big. Now that Sister He is helping, you don't need to lift a finger."
Nan Zhiyi laughed and said, "Aunt Wu, we haven't even said anything yet, and you already have a whole bunch of things to say."
Wang Juan also joined the stove: "That's right, that's right, let's come and see, can't we just be supervisors?"
Aunt Wu was amused. She picked up two pieces of meat from the pot, put them on a small plate, and handed them to them: "Since I'm working as a supervisor, I just tried a new dish today. You can try it and see how the cooking time and taste are."
Nan Zhiyi and Wang Juan tasted it and both nodded in agreement.
Wang Juan praised, "The saltiness is just right, and the meat is tender and soft. Dad will definitely like it."
Aunt Wu said with satisfaction, "That's good. Eat more tonight."
After dinner, Gu Weimin and his family sat for a while before saying goodbye.
Wang Juan held Nannan's hand and said, "Dad, Fifth Sister-in-law, Sixth Brother, Anna, we all have to go to work tomorrow, and Nannan has to go to school, so we won't stay any longer. We'll come to see you again next time."
Commander Gu waved his hand: "You're busy, go back now."
As she spoke, she got up and insisted on seeing her son and his family to the door.
Gu Yan quickly stepped forward to support his father's arm, helping him to stand up with his own strength.
With this support, Gu Yancai was startled to realize that he was already half a head taller than his father. When he looked down, he could clearly see his father's graying hair and deep wrinkles. Those wrinkles seemed to have appeared suddenly, densely covering his father's forehead and the corners of his eyes.
He remembered that at this time last year, his father could easily carry Gu Zhao and spin her around in the yard. Now, in just one year, his father has aged so quickly.
Commander Gu used his strength to slowly walk to the door and watched Gu Weimin and his family get into the car.
As night deepened, the car headlights drew an arc in the yard before gradually disappearing into the distance.
A day later, Gu Yan, Chen Anna, and Nan Zhiyi and her son were also leaving.
Before leaving, Gu Yan said to Commander Gu, "Dad, bring your daughter-in-law back for a banquet before the New Year."
Commander Gu chuckled, "Alright, alright, I'll be waiting for you to come back."
Anna Chen also said softly, "Uncle, we will come back to see you as soon as possible."
Nan Zhiyi, holding Gu Zhao's hand, stood a little behind him: "Dad, please take care."
Gu Zhao grabbed her grandfather's hand: "Grandpa, I'll call you as soon as I get to the capital. I'll call you every day."
Commander Gu patted his grandson's head. "Good grandson, Grandpa will wait for your call."
"Alright, I appreciate your kind intentions. See you again during the New Year, when there will be a joyous occasion at home."
He turned to Gu Yan and said, "I can help with the hotel and invitations. Just give me a call when the time comes."
Gu Yan grinned: "Then I'll thank you in advance, Dad. With you taking care of things, I'm saved a lot of trouble."
Two cars were already waiting outside the door.
Gu Yan patted his father on the shoulder one last time and gestured for Chen Anna to get in the car.
Nan Zhiyi also took Gu Zhao into Xiao Li's car. Gu Zhao pressed her face against the car window, waving vigorously, "Grandpa, goodbye Uncle and Aunt!"
Gu Yan leaned out of the car window and waved, sunlight falling into his smiling eyes.
On the train to the station, Gu Zhao was still immersed in the emotions of parting, her lips pursed tightly.
"Mom, Grandpa is home alone. Does he miss us?"
Nan Zhiyi rubbed her son's head: "Yes, the more you miss Grandpa, the more Grandpa misses you."
"Mom, when are we going to come back to see Grandpa next?"
"I'll be back for the Chinese New Year."
Were your uncle and aunt there at that time?
"Yes, it's here." Nan Zhiyi smiled. "The house will be even more lively then."
Gu Zhao cheered up and no longer found the train ride boring, finding it quite enjoyable to entertain himself.
Gu Xiao made a special trip to the train station to pick up his wife and children and take them home.
While his son wasn't looking, he quickly kissed Nan Zhiyi on the porch: "I'm going to work my shift, I won't be back until very late. Don't wait for me, go to sleep early."
Nan Zhiyi was a little reluctant to part, and tugged at his sleeve: "Okay, let's go to sleep first."
Gu Xiao hurriedly got into his car and left.
As night deepened, Nan Zhiyi coaxed Gu Zhao to sleep and then lay down herself.
Although she promised Gu Xiao she wouldn't wait for him, she was a light sleeper and could always catch the sound of cars outside the window in her half-awake state.
Late at night, she felt the bed beside her move; it was Gu Xiao returning to bed.
Gu Xiao had already washed up and was covered in the scent of soap.
Nan Zhiyi leaned over in a daze and buried herself in his arms.
“I woke you up,” he said softly.
Nan Zhiyi snuggled against him and said, "No... I just missed you so much."
“I’ve been thinking about you all the time.” He hugged his wife tighter. “You heartless thing, you only called me once during the few days you were back in your hometown.”
"You're at work, how can I keep calling you?" She chuckled softly with her eyes closed. "Anyway, it'll only be a matter of two or three days."
Gu Xiao chuckled helplessly and gently patted her back. "Good wife, go to sleep first. Tomorrow is Monday, I'll take you to school."
"Yes, thank you, honeymooner."
Nan Zhiyi gave a vague reply.
In the darkness, Gu Xiao couldn't help but chuckle again. Why did she suddenly think of calling him that...?
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