In the following days, although Wu Shufen would occasionally try to get close to He Chaoyang, He Chaoyang never even gave her a second glance.
Over time, Wu Shufen lost her temper, and He Weian wasn't stupid either. After giving her a series of warnings, both overt and covert, he...
Wu Shufen probably also felt that it wouldn't be worth losing He Weian because of someone she definitely couldn't have, so she gradually stopped trying to get close to He Chaoyang.
The train arrived in Beijing three days later in the afternoon. As soon as He Chaoyang got off the train, he saw his grandfather's bodyguard and his grandfather's car, which could drive directly onto the platform.
They sent a telegram home before returning, so He Chaoyang wasn't surprised to see his grandfather's bodyguard here.
After all, not to mention the family's curiosity about Shu Ning, He Chaoyang himself hadn't been home for several years, so it was normal for his grandparents to miss him and send a bodyguard to pick him up at the station.
To He Chaoyang's surprise, the moment he and Chen Shuning stepped onto the platform, the car door was opened by the guards, and the two elderly people who stepped out brought tears to He Chaoyang's eyes.
It turned out that the old man and the old woman had come to pick him up in person. Although the two elderly people had covered themselves up tightly with hats and scarves, He Chaoyang still recognized his grandparents who had raised him at a glance.
An indescribable emotion welled up in He Chaoyang's heart, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears.
Having not been home for several years, the moment he saw the two elderly people, it was as if he had returned to his childhood, to the time when he was pampered by his grandparents.
Time flies, and Grandpa's body is no longer as strong and upright as before, and Grandma's figure has become somewhat hunched, but their eyes are still so kind and warm.
He Chaoyang recalled the day he left home. He was young then, full of endless dreams and fantasies. He thought he could conquer the world. But when he actually left home, he realized that the outside world was not as simple as he had imagined.
Leaving his familiar environment and without the protection of his family, he worked his way up from a lowly soldier to his current position. Only he knows how much hardship he endured.
Whenever he felt most helpless, he would think of his grandparents and the words they had once said to him.
They told him that no matter what difficulties he encountered, he should persevere and believe in himself.
They said that home will always be his safe haven, and no matter how much he suffers outside, he can always come back to them.
Only at this moment did He Chaoyang truly understand the meaning of those words, and only then did he feel an indescribable sense of peace.
He Chaoyang took a deep breath, then pulled Chen Shuning slowly toward the two elderly people.
He held their hands tightly and felt the warmth of their palms.
He looked up, met their eyes, and said, "Grandpa and Grandma, we're back."
The two elderly people's eyes also welled up with tears. They nodded, unconsciously pulled down the scarves covering their faces, and said, "Good children, welcome home."
At that moment, He Chaoyang understood the meaning of home.
No matter where he is, no matter how much he has weathered, home will always be his harbor, his final destination.
The two elderly people glanced at He Chaoyang, then turned their gaze to Chen Shuning, who was standing to the side.
Their eyes were full of love and expectation, as well as a hint of curiosity, and they never left Chen Shuning's face.
Chen Shuning felt a little shy. She tried to shake off He Chaoyang's hand, but he held on tightly, seemingly unaware of her embarrassment.
Finally, Grandma He noticed Chen Shuning's unease. She gently took Chen Shuning's hand and asked in a kind tone, "This must be Shuning. She's even prettier in person than in the photos. Our Chaoyang is a child with good taste."
Chen Shuning, who was meeting her parents for the first time in two lifetimes, blushed instantly upon being praised and lowered her head shyly.
He Chaoyang realized his lapse in composure at this moment. He smiled awkwardly, but still did not let go of Chen Shuning's hand.
In front of his grandparents, who had watched him grow up, He Chaoyang lost his usual calm and serious demeanor.
He said shamelessly, "That's right, with my good taste, what else is there to say? I took a liking to this girl at first sight on the train. Among a group of educated youth, my wife is the most beautiful."
Grandma He glared at her grandson with amusement and said with a laugh, "You brat, you're married now, and you're still so unruly. Get out of here, I need to take a good look at my granddaughter-in-law."
Grandma He then ignored He Chaoyang and continued, holding Chen Shuning's hand, "Shuning, you are a good child. It is Chaoyang's good fortune to have found a wife like you."
We've always been worried about his marriage prospects, but now that we see he's found such a wonderful girl, we're relieved.
Chen Shuning looked up at Grandma He with tears welling in her eyes, deeply moved.
For some reason, when Chen Shuning first saw these two elderly people, she felt a sense of warmth, as if she were seeing her own maternal grandparents.
There was a sense of familiarity, as if it weren't the first time they had met. Looking at Grandma He's kind face, Chen Shuning gradually relaxed.
He flashed his signature adorable smile and said, "Grandma, thank you for the compliment."
I'm also very lucky to have met such an outstanding young man as Brother He.
Don't be fooled by Grandma He's tendency to scold her grandson for being irresponsible; she'll be unhappy if anyone else does, not even He Chaoyang's parents.
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