On the way home, Xia Liang noticed that He Ruizhe's face looked a little tired, but his eyes still sparkled with excitement. Gu Yuanzhi, meanwhile, was quietly discussing with He Ruizhe the various animals they had seen at the zoo.
“Grandma, today I saw many animals that I had only seen in books before,” He Ruizhe’s voice was dreamy. “I like giraffes the most. They are so tall, and their tongues are so long that they can reach the leaves.”
Xia Liang smiled gently, her eyes filled with love: "Yes, Ruize, giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world, and their long tongues help them reach the leaves on tall leaves."
Gu Yuanzhi added with a smile, "Moreover, giraffes have many interesting habits, such as being able to see very far through their long necks."
He Ruizhe listened with great interest, his little head brimming with new knowledge. Xia Liang looked at her grandson and daughter, feeling immense satisfaction. She knew that this day was not just a simple outing for them, but a valuable learning experience.
Back home, Xia Liang decided to let He Ruizhe get some rest. She helped him take a hot bath and then changed him into comfortable pajamas. He Ruizhe lay down on the bed, and Xia Liang sat beside him, gently telling him a story about the zoo until he gradually drifted off to sleep.
Gu Yuanzhi returned to her room, opened her laptop, and began to record her observations and feelings from the day. She wanted to preserve these beautiful memories forever, and perhaps one day in the future, she would tell these stories to her own children.
The next day, Xia Liang, Gu Yuanzhi, and He Ruizhe sorted through the photos from the previous day. They sat around the table in the living room, selecting photos and reminiscing about the events of the day.
“This picture of Ruize and the giraffe is so cute,” Gu Yuanzhi said, pointing to a photo. “We must print it out and hang it in Ruize’s room.”
Xia Liang nodded in agreement: "Good idea. That way, every time Rui Ze sees this photo, he will remember this trip to the zoo."
He Ruizhe excitedly pointed to a photo: "Grandma, this is a photo of me and a monkey. Monkeys are so smart, they can imitate human actions."
Xia Liang replied with a smile, "Yes, Ruize, monkeys are very intelligent animals; they can learn many human skills."
After organizing the photos, Xia Liang suggested making a commemorative album for their zoo trip. She hoped that this album would become a precious memory for their family, recording the happy times they spent together.
In the days that followed, Xia Liang, Gu Yuanzhi, and He Ruizhe worked together to meticulously create this commemorative album. They selected the best photos, wrote down everyone's feelings and thoughts, and even He Ruizhe added his own artwork to the album.
The day the commemorative album was completed, Xia Liang placed it in the most prominent spot in the living room. Whenever guests visited, she would proudly show them the album and recount her unforgettable trip to the zoo.
This commemorative album not only records a simple outing, but also embodies Xia Liang's love for her family and her emphasis on her grandson's education. She knows that this experience will become a valuable asset on He Ruizhe's path to adulthood, helping him to become a loving and responsible person.
After spending a few happy days at his grandmother's house, He Ruizhe seemed completely immersed in the joy of his time with her, forgetting all about home. However, for Gu Yunxi, every minute of separation intensified her longing for her son. He Siyan, seeing this, empathized and decided to go with Gu Yunxi to pick up their child when work was a little easier.
"Siyan, let's go pick up Ruizhe and take him home. I miss him so much." Gu Yunxi said gently as she straightened He Siyan's collar.
He Siyan gently put his arm around her shoulder and nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's go now. I haven't seen that little guy for a few days, and I miss him quite a bit."
The two drove together to Xia Liang's house. As they drove along familiar roads, the scenery rushed past, but their hearts were already with their son. Upon arriving at his grandmother's house, He Siyan gently rang the doorbell, and soon the door opened, revealing He Ruizhe's expectant little face.
"Dad! Mom!" He Ruizhe called out excitedly, rushing out to hug their legs tightly.
Gu Yunxi knelt down and hugged her son tightly: "Mommy missed Ruize too, baby." Her eyes glistened with tears, a mixture of joy and emotion.
He Siyan also squatted down, stroking his son's head with one hand and hugging Gu Yunxi with the other: "Our family is reunited again, it's so good."
Xia Liang stood to the side, a happy smile on her face. Looking at this heartwarming scene, she felt a sense of satisfaction and warmth in her heart: "It's good that you're back. Ruize has had a lot of fun these past few days and has learned a lot."
He Ruizhe held his parents' hands and excitedly recounted all the fun things that happened at his grandmother's house, from the handicrafts he made with his grandmother to the butterflies he chased in the yard, he talked about everything with great interest.
He Siyan and Gu Yunxi listened attentively, nodding and smiling from time to time. They were proud of their son's growth and happiness. When saying goodbye to Xia Liang, they promised to bring their child back to visit often.
The family embarked on their journey home. He Ruizhe sat in the back seat, constantly looking out the window, seemingly comparing the differences between his maternal grandmother's house and his own. Gu Yunxi and He Siyan, on the other hand, sat in the front, exchanging ideas about their son's growth, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future and love for their family.
Back home, Gu Yunxi and He Siyan prepared a warm welcome ceremony for He Ruizhe, and the house was once again filled with laughter. They knew that no matter how busy life was, the warmth and support of their family would always be their strongest backing.
Huang Haitang and He Zhiyi waited anxiously at home; each day felt like an eternity. Ever since He Ruizhe went to his maternal grandmother's house, their hearts had been filled with longing for him. Whenever the phone rang, they would rush to answer it with hope, eager to hear their grandson's voice.
"Old man, do you think Ruize is doing well over there? Does he miss us?" Huang Haitang asked, tidying up the family photo album.
He Zhiyi sat on the sofa and sighed softly: "Haitang, don't worry, Xia Liang will take good care of him. The children also need their own space and time."
However, their hearts were always with that lively and adorable little figure. Finally, when He Siyan and Gu Yunxi brought He Ruizhe home, Huang Haitang and He Zhiyi's faces immediately lit up with long-lost smiles.
"Ruize, my precious grandson, you're finally back!" Huang Haitang excitedly rushed forward and hugged He Ruizhe tightly, her eyes glistening with tears of joy and relief.
He Zhiyi also stood up, walked to his grandson's side, and gently patted his shoulder: "Good boy, it's good that you're back. We all missed you."
He Ruizhe felt the deep love from his grandparents. He looked up and gave them a sweet smile: "Grandpa and Grandma, I miss you very much too. I learned a lot at my maternal grandma's house. I'll tell you about it next time."
Gu Yunxi and He Siyan stood to the side, watching this heartwarming scene, their hearts filled with warmth and happiness. He Siyan whispered to Gu Yunxi, "Seeing them like this makes me realize that no matter how busy I am, I should make time to come back and visit more often."
Gu Yunxi nodded. She knew that family love was priceless, and that this love would accompany them wherever they went.
In the evening, the family gathered around the dining table, enjoying the sumptuous dinner that Huang Haitang had carefully prepared. Laughter and conversation filled the air, and the house was once again filled with warmth and joy.
After dinner, He Ruizhe sat on his grandparents' laps, excitedly recounting the fun he had at his maternal grandmother's house. Huang Haitang and He Zhiyi listened with great interest, occasionally bursting into knowing laughter.
That evening, every corner of the He family home was filled with love and warmth, and every family member was filled with happiness and contentment.
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