The next day, Su Nuan eagerly reported the list of people who would attend the National Day ceremony to her secretary. When she received the confirmation, she was extremely excited.
On the phone, the secretary asked with concern about the specific arrangements for Su Nuan and others' return to Beijing, including itinerary and accommodation.
Su Nuan smiled, carefully calculated the children's vacation time, and then decisively set the time to return to Beijing on the second day after the vacation.
As for where to live, Su Nuan decided to live in the compound after careful consideration.
In this way, the elders in the family can spend more time with the three children and enhance family affection; secondly, the compound is very close to the square and has convenient transportation, making it convenient for them to watch the ceremony.
This year's National Day parade was very different from previous ones. It was 1999, and next year would usher in a new century. In this special period of transition between the old and the new, this year's National Day parade attracted the attention of many Chinese people.
People are full of expectations for the future and hope that the country will become more prosperous in the new century.
Su Nuan is well aware of the extraordinary significance of this ceremony, and she looks forward to witnessing this historic moment with her own eyes.
She imagined the neat formations and the majestic military presence on the parade ground, and a sense of heroism welled up in her heart. She knew that this was not just a chance to watch a ceremony, but also an opportunity to pay tribute to the motherland.
Unlike Su Nuan, who was eagerly anticipating the passage of time, Gu Chengfeng had been practically going crazy lately. He left home early and returned late every day, sometimes so busy at work that he simply lived in the military base. With National Day approaching, Gu Chengfeng even went back to live in the base, devoting himself fully to training.
Su Nuan felt sorry for her husband and wanted to ask about his well-being, but the answer she received was always that the troops were busy with training. She wanted to ask more, but Gu Chengfeng remained silent. Su Nuan understood the military's confidentiality regulations, and seeing that Gu Chengfeng was reluctant to talk, she didn't want to ask more, so she could only ask him to take care of his health and not overwork himself.
Time flew by, and the children began their early holiday break. Worried about missing time, Su Nuan specially requested a flight route, so they boarded their own plane and flew to Beijing overnight, just as the children returned from school. On the plane, Su Nuan eagerly imagined a family reunion, while the children excitedly discussed the military parade.
After several hours of flight, the plane landed safely at Beijing Airport. The moment they stepped out of the airport, their eyes were immediately attracted by Gu's father and Gu's second brother.
Father Gu and second brother Gu were dressed in military uniforms, standing tall and straight at the airport gate, waiting anxiously.
The three children could hardly contain their excitement when they saw their grandfather and second uncle whom they had not seen for a long time.
Without hesitation, they ran towards the two of them, like birds returning to their nests, and threw themselves into their warm embraces. At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and the power of family affection instantly dissipated all the unfamiliarity.
The usually stern father, Gu, was now beaming with joy. He hugged his three grandchildren tightly, his eyes filled with doting, and he kept repeating, "Grandpa's little darlings, Grandpa misses you so much." Every word was filled with love and concern for the children.
Second Brother Gu couldn't hide his affection for his three children. Having been separated for years, he had few opportunities to see them, and every time they did, it felt especially precious. He gently stroked the children's hair, his eyes revealing endless tenderness and care.
At this moment, time seemed to slow down, and every moment was filled with deep family affection. The children's laughter echoed in the air, and the care of Gu's father and second brother was like a spring breeze, warming everyone's heart.
Seeing such a heartwarming scene, Su Nuan couldn't bear to disturb them. However, seeing that it was getting late and they had to get up early to watch the ceremony tomorrow, she had to step forward to remind them.
"Dad, second brother, it's getting late, let's go back first"
The father and son finally came to their senses and hurriedly greeted Su Nuan. Then, holding the hands of their three children, they walked towards the parking lot.
This time when Su Nuan came, she brought Annie and Jack with her, so the father and son drove two cars, which was more than enough.
The three children wanted to stay with their grandfather, so Su Nuan let them ride in the car driven by Gu's father, and the three of them rode in the car driven by Gu's second brother.
There were few vehicles on the roads of Beijing at night, so their car drove smoothly all the way to the compound.
As soon as the car stopped, the Gu family members who heard the sound of the engine in the house ran out immediately. Of course, the three children were the most popular.
The three children showed no impatience towards their relatives who cared about them earnestly, and responded warmly and politely one by one.
After welcoming the four of them into the house, Old Mrs. Gu didn't see her little grandson, so she looked at Su Nuan and asked.
"Xiao Nuan, didn't Xiao Feng come back with you guys?"
"Grandma, he's busy with work and hasn't been home for almost a week."
"This kid is only busy with work and doesn't care about his wife and children."
Old Master Gu roughly guessed what his grandson was busy with in the army and quickly said a few good words.
"You old woman, Xiaofeng is a soldier, and work matters are all big things."
Hearing the old man say this, although she understood it in her heart, she was still a little dissatisfied. She could only glare at the old man in annoyance.
Seeing that the old couple were bickering again, Su Nuan smiled helplessly and quickly put Yuanyuan into the old lady's arms.
Yuanyuan is also a smart girl. She immediately understood her mother's intention. She hugged the old lady and started to act coquettishly. The old lady, who was originally angry, immediately laughed heartily.
Su Nuan felt relieved when she saw the old couple stop bickering. Over the past two years, as they had aged, she had become increasingly concerned about their health.
Every year when she returned home for the Spring Festival, she would secretly get some longevity pills from the space for them to take without telling them. She knew that human lifespan was ultimately limited, and even the best medicine in the space could not change this natural law.
At best, these pills can only alleviate their pain and prolong their lifespan to the point of a normal death.
After years of getting along, Su Nuan's relationship with the two elders has become deeper. She has long regarded them as her own grandparents. The two elders also care for her in every possible way. When Su Nuan was pregnant and gave birth, the two elders took the trouble to travel back and forth from Beijing to Shanghai to take care of her and the child wholeheartedly.
Every time the family came back, the two elders were as happy as children, their eyes full of joy. Especially for the three children, the two elders doted on them and left all the good things to them. The love they showed was beyond words.
The children's laughter and the concerned voices of the two elders intertwined together, forming a picture full of warmth. Su Nuan wondered how it could be possible. She really wished that time could freeze at this happy moment.
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