Xia Liang's mood was like the bright morning sun, which shone warmly and gently on her face through the car window. She drove briskly, with her youngest daughter, Gu Yuanzhi, sitting in the passenger seat, both of them beaming with expectant smiles.
"Grandma, will Ruize like the surprise we prepared for him?" Gu Yuanzhi's eyes sparkled with curiosity and excitement. She held a carefully wrapped little gift tightly in her hand, which she and Xia Liang had chosen together for He Ruize.
Xia Liang turned her head, looked at her daughter tenderly, and said with a smile, "Of course he will, Ruize will definitely like it. He always smiles so happily when he sees you." Her voice was full of love for her grandson and encouragement for her daughter.
The car slowly came to a stop in front of the He family's house. Xia Liang honked the horn a few times, the crisp sound particularly loud in the quiet morning. Hearing the sound, He Ruizhe immediately ran out of the house, his little face full of surprise: "Grandma! Auntie!" he called out, opening his arms like a happy little bird rushing towards Xia Liang.
Xia Liang opened the car door and knelt down to greet her little baby. He Ruizhe hugged Xia Liang tightly, his little face beaming with a happy smile: "Grandma, I missed you so much!" His voice was full of longing and dependence on his grandmother.
Xia Liang hugged He Ruizhe tightly, her heart filled with warmth and contentment: "Grandma missed you too, my little darling." She gently stroked He Ruizhe's hair, feeling his body temperature and heartbeat.
Gu Yuanzhi also got out of the car. She walked to He Ruizhe's side and handed him the gift: "Ruize, this is a gift your aunt prepared for you. I hope you like it." Her voice was a little shy, but more than that, it was full of love for her nephew.
He Ruizhe accepted the gift, his eyes sparkling with surprise and curiosity: "Thank you, Auntie! I love it!" He eagerly unwrapped the gift, revealing a delicate little car model inside. His eyes immediately lit up, as if he had discovered a new continent.
Xia Liang stood up, watching the interaction between the two children, her heart filled with happiness and contentment. She whispered to He Ruizhe, "Ruize, today we're taking you to Grandma's shop. You can play there all day."
He Ruizhe's face immediately lit up with excitement: "Really? That's great!" His voice was full of anticipation for the upcoming adventure.
Xia Liang led He Ruizhe and Gu Yuanzhi into her shop. She had come specifically to inspect the work at the lower-level shops today; after all, even though it was now a large company, the quality of work at the lower levels still needed to be guaranteed. The shop was already stocked with various toys and books, ready for He Ruizhe's arrival. As soon as He Ruizhe entered the shop, it was as if he had entered his own kingdom. His little hands constantly touched the various toys, and his face was filled with a happy smile.
Seeing He Ruizhe's happy expression, Xia Liang and Gu Yuanzhi were also filled with joy. Xia Liang knew that this time was not only a new experience for He Ruizhe, but also a valuable opportunity for learning and growth.
Sunlight streamed through the shop windows, bathing them in warmth and brightness. Xia Liang's heart was filled with anticipation for the future and love for her family. She knew that no matter what the future held, as long as her family was together, nothing could stop them from moving forward.
As He Ruizhe had a great time playing in Xia Liang's shop, time slipped by unnoticed. Xia Liang watched her grandson flitting among the toys and books, sometimes intently working on puzzles, sometimes excitedly showing her his new discoveries, and her heart was filled with warmth and contentment.
The afternoon sun streamed through the shop window, illuminating He Ruizhe's golden hair and making him look like a little angel surrounded by a halo. Xia Liang gently walked to his side, knelt down, and softly asked, "Ruize, did you have fun today?"
He Ruizhe looked up, his eyes sparkling with joy: "I'm so happy, Grandma! There are so many fun things here, I don't want to go home." His voice was full of childlike innocence and dependence on his grandmother.
Xia Liang's face lit up with a loving smile as she gently stroked He Ruizhe's hair. "Then let's stay a little longer and go back after the sun sets." Her tone revealed her boundless affection for her grandson.
Gu Yuanzhi was tidying up the shelves, occasionally joining in on Xia Liang and He Ruizhe's interactions. Watching her mother and nephew's close interaction, she felt a warmth and happiness in her heart. She knew that such family time was precious to everyone.
As the sun gradually set, the number of customers in the shop dwindled. Xia Liang began preparing to close up shop, putting the toys and books back in their places one by one, while also helping He Ruizhe tidy up. Although He Ruizhe was young, he worked very diligently, seemingly imitating his grandmother's movements, trying his best to put everything back in its place.
Watching this scene, Gu Yuanzhi couldn't help but sigh, "Mom, look how sensible Ruizhe is. He's so young and already knows how to help." Her voice was filled with praise and pride.
Xia Liang turned to look at Gu Yuanzhi, her eyes filled with satisfaction: "Yes, Ruize is a good boy. We should nurture him well and help him become a responsible and loving person." Her words revealed her expectations for the future and her emphasis on family.
As night fell, Xia Liang left the shop with He Ruizhe and Gu Yuanzhi. They walked hand-in-hand home, their shadows stretched long by the streetlights. Xia Liang's heart was filled with hope for the future and love for her family.
Back home, Xia Liang prepared a sumptuous dinner for He Ruizhe. The family sat around the table, enjoying the delicious food and warm family time. He Ruizhe excitedly recounted what he had seen and heard in the shop, while Xia Liang and Gu Yuanzhi listened patiently, offering encouragement and praise from time to time.
After dinner, Xia Liang gave He Ruizhe a hot bath, then held him and gently hummed a lullaby. He Ruizhe gradually drifted off to sleep in his grandmother's arms, a contented and happy smile on his little face.
Xia Liang gently placed He Ruizhe on the bed and covered him with a blanket. She sat quietly by the bed, watching her grandson's peaceful sleeping face, her heart filled with love and gratitude. She knew that such family time was the most precious treasure of her life.
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