America? I see! Finally, I get it! That old guy really did hide there! Alright, kid, I'll personally go and bring him back. Leave this to me; it's my way of showing respect to that old man! That's all! Remember to come see your aunt in Beijing! She misses you terribly!" Ouyang Baishi hung up the phone, while Li Jia, holding the phone, was somewhat dazed. "This...this is resolved?"
"Jia? What's wrong? What made you look like that?" Li Jia turned around, and Hai Mingyue, holding several movies in her hands, stood in front of him with a questioning look on her face and asked softly.
"Uh...it's nothing, I'm just a little unaccustomed to things being resolved so easily. Hehe, so many choices? Which one do you want to watch? Come on, let's pick one together." Li Jia changed the subject after saying that it was better not to tell Hai Mingyue too early before things were truly resolved, so as not to make her worry all the time.
"Oh, I'm choosing. Should I watch this animal documentary or this one about the origins of the 108 heroes? Those two seem like jokes..."
"Look at this, a huge selection of banned domestic films, this one's good..."
So, the two of them snuggled up on the sofa and watched a special selection of banned domestic films. These movies, unseen for decades, certainly had their unique charm. After only thirty minutes, they simply put the film on and went to the bedroom. Even on New Year's Eve, one could do things they wanted to do; perhaps the experience would be even more special on this special day. Greetings, whether by phone or face-to-face, were everywhere. A new year calls for a fresh start, and for everyone, New Year's Day is the official beginning of a new life.
Li Jia was incredibly busy that day. Jiang Ling'er, Chen Yi, Zhao Fei, Yan Ruyu, Hong Guang, Cang Lang, and even Guo Lan, who hadn't been seen in public for a long time, all appeared before her, regardless of their industry or profession. At this time, they were all just ordinary people, receiving or sending blessings without any pretense. This is the charm of the Chinese New Year!
Before they knew it, it was the sixth day of the first lunar month. The joyful and relaxing days came to an end. Xiaoyue returned to Florence, and Yaya started a new job. Li Xiaoqing naturally returned to the archaeological institute to continue working, and everyone else, except for those still in school, began their new year's work.
It was at this moment that Hai Mingyue was so overwhelmed by a huge surprise that she fainted. It took her a long, long time to regain consciousness, and when she did, she found herself already in tears.
"Yue'er, remember to dress up nicely tonight and come with me to the airport. We're picking up someone very important." Early that morning, Li Jia received a call from Ouyang Baishi. The news that Ouyang Baishi would be arriving in City B at 7:45 PM with Hai Ziqiang made Li Jia marvel at his efficiency. However, she also decided to surprise Hai Mingyue. So, after receiving the news, Li Jia immediately called Hai Mingyue. However, the call only mentioned picking someone up, without specifying who.
"Okay, I understand." Hai Mingyue didn't ask any more questions. She had been in a good mood recently. Although Hai Ziqiang's situation had made her feel down for a while, Hai Ziqiang had been abroad for many years. Even if he didn't come back, it would just maintain the status quo. Life hadn't changed anything. So, although Hai Mingyue hoped that Li Jia could really bring her father back to China, she didn't expect that her wish, which she had worked so hard for for many years, could be fulfilled in just a few days.
The dry cleaning shops in City B opened as early as the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, while Li Jia's two shops in City F opened on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. Since the Spring Festival had just ended, the workload in the shops was not high.
"Come out, I'll wait for you at the door." At 6:50 p.m., Li Jia drove to the entrance of Bayi Apartment, took out her phone to notify Hai Mingyue, and fifteen minutes later, Hai Mingyue appeared at the apartment entrance. She was dressed in white, wearing light-wash jeans, a white oversized casual top, and a large white scarf around her neck. From a distance, she looked quite like a girl next door.
"Who are you going to pick up? Why are you being so mysterious!" As soon as she got in the car, Hai Mingyue took off the large scarf around her neck. The car had air conditioning, and it was much warmer than outside.
"Hehe, it'll be a secret for now. You'll find out soon enough. Sit tight! We're off!" Li Jia checked the time, gave a mysterious reply, and started the car, speeding towards the airport.
At 7:40, the car finally appeared outside the airport. After parking, Li Feng took Hai Mingyue's hand and walked quickly into the airport hall, searching for that familiar figure at the exit.
"Jia, who are you picking up? It's not a pretty girl, is it? You seem to be in such a hurry... uh..." Hai Mingyue let Li Jia hold her hand and started speculating behind Li Jia's back. Li Jia smiled and turned around to look at her, then her eyes fell on the tall figures that had just come out. "Look, it's them."
"Dad... Dad... Dad! Is it really you, Dad!?" Hai Mingyue followed Li Jia's gaze and saw a face she had longed for day and night for many years. Hai Ziqiang saw his daughter standing in the distance, staring blankly at him, and two streams of turbid tears unknowingly flowed from the corners of his eyes. "Mingyue... It's Dad, Dad's back!"
"Dad!" Only then did Hai Mingyue remember to break free from Li Jia's hand. The speed with which she broke free impressed Li Jia. She rushed into Hai Ziqiang's arms, already sobbing uncontrollably. Overwhelmed with joy, she almost fainted several times. Her arms were wrapped around Hai Ziqiang's still broad chest, her mind completely blank!
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