Chen Tiejun looked at He Chaoyang and asked, "Xiao He, I've often heard your aunt and Jiandang mention you, but we've never had a chance to meet. It's my fault as a father. I've been quite busy lately, so please don't take offense, Xiao He!"
Upon hearing this, He Chaoyang quickly straightened his posture, adopting the demeanor of someone facing a superior, and replied in a serious tone, "Uncle, you are too kind. This matter is actually my fault. It is difficult to get leave from the army, and I only came to visit you now. It is all my fault as a junior."
“I understand, I understand. Wearing this uniform means you’ve dedicated yourself to the country, and all your actions must prioritize the national interest. Xiao He, I’m so proud of you for choosing to serve in the most arduous and dangerous place,” Chen Tiejun said happily.
The two then started talking about things in the army, but Qin Yalan and her daughter couldn't get a word in edgewise, so they started tidying up the clothes on the kang (a heated brick bed).
The more Chen Shuning tidied up, the more uneasy she felt. She was carrying such a huge treasure as her spatial ability, living well in the countryside, and accepting the monthly living allowance sent by her parents without a care in the world.
But her parents, who stayed in the city, were living such a hard life, and she was starting to hesitate about whether to tell them about her online space.
As Chen Shuning packed his clothes, he didn't show it on his face, but he was having a huge internal struggle. In the end, after all the clothes on the kang were packed, Chen Shuning finally understood.
Anyway, now that I'm married, I have my own home, and I'm not short of money. I can help support my family. As for the bizarre thing about having a spatial ability, I shouldn't risk telling anyone unless absolutely necessary.
Having figured all this out, Chen Shuning felt much more at ease. She let out a long breath, neatly folded the last piece of clothing, and put it into the wardrobe.
Just then, she suddenly heard Chen Jiandang's voice, unique to teenagers going through puberty, calling out from outside.
"Mom and Dad, Sister, I saw a car parked at the alley entrance. Is it my brother-in-law?"
Chen Shuning was overjoyed, but before he could react, he saw a dusty-faced figure rush in.
Chen Jiandang, carrying a gift box, rushed over excitedly.
Fortunately, He Chaoyang reacted quickly and caught the boy. Otherwise, given the stability of the small stool He Chaoyang was sitting on, the two of them would have fallen flat on their faces.
After regaining his footing, Chen Jiandang dusted himself off and smiled somewhat sheepishly.
He Chaoyang laughed too. He patted Chen Jiandang's head and said, "Why are you running so fast, kid?"
Chen Jiandang chuckled and said, "Brother-in-law, I just missed you."
He Chaoyang felt a warmth in his heart, pulled Chen Jiandang to his side, and said, "You've grown quite a bit in just a few days, you're a grown man now. But what happened to all that dust on you?"
Chen Jiandang stuck out his tongue and said, "Hey, I got this while rummaging through my master's little storeroom to prepare gifts for Grandpa He and Grandma He."
As he spoke, Chen Jiandang waved the gift box in his hand and said with a smug look, "I heard that Grandma He is a skilled painter of traditional Chinese paintings, so I prepared a set of calligraphy brushes made by Master Gu Fangqing of the Yong Dynasty. They are top-quality wolf hair brushes, and I guarantee that Grandma He will like them."
I also found a dagger from the Great Wei Dynasty for Grandpa He. It is said to be the dagger that Emperor Zhao of Wei wore during his eastern expedition. Even after so many years, it can still cut a hair with a single blow. It's a really good thing.
Brother He, you have no idea how my master's face turned green when I brought these two things out. If he hadn't heard they were a gift for General He, the old man would have turned on me on the spot.
Chen Shuning listened from the side, feeling somewhat moved.
She knew that Chen Jiandang had always liked He Chaoyang, her brother-in-law, but she never expected that the young man would put so much effort into preparing a gift.
She looked at He Chaoyang and found that his eyes were also full of tenderness and emotion.
When it was almost time, the family changed into clean and tidy clothes, happily took the carefully prepared gifts, and got into He Chaoyang's car to drive towards Grandpa He's residence.
It's worth mentioning that Chen Shuning also changed out of the dark green woolen coat and skirt that Grandma He had sent her and put on her own clothes. Although the whole family was dressed simply, they were all clean and tidy, and no one could find fault with them.
As fewer and fewer houses were built and more and more trees were planted, the car gradually drove into the area where Longquan Mountain is located.
At the gate at the foot of the mountain, He Chaoyang handed a special pass and a letter of introduction with the names of Chen Shuning's family on it to the sentry at the gate. After the sentry checked the people in the car one by one, He Chaoyang's car drove onto the small road leading to Longquanshan Sanatorium.
As a place where important national leaders reside and recuperate, Longquan Mountain's security facilities are well-established. As a former summer palace that served as a retreat for the previous dynasty, Longquan Mountain is naturally also extremely beautiful.
Looking up at the distant mountains, layer upon layer, it's like a poem or a painting. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the leaves, casting golden rays, just like a magnificent painting that nature has created for us.
The mountainside is dotted with strange rocks and secluded caves, with clear springs and shimmering blue waters, resembling a fairyland. At this moment, one can feel relaxed and refreshed, and all worries will disappear. According to historical records, the water used by the imperial court during the Xuan and Ning dynasties was all transported from Longquan.
The scenery along the way made the people in the car feel as if they were in a fairyland, so they all opened the car windows and leaned out, wanting to admire more of the beautiful scenery.
The car drove for about twenty minutes amidst such beautiful scenery before arriving at the entrance of the sanatorium.
He Chaoyang then produced the pass and letter of introduction he had just shown at the entrance before the sentry at the gate allowed him to enter the sanatorium.
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