After many twists and turns, Song Ziqing and Lin Chengyu finally set foot on New York soil again at the end of August.
Zhang Lihua was overjoyed at the prospect of reuniting with her daughter and son-in-law, but when she saw them return safely, her joy instantly turned into endless fear.
"Qingqing, you're finally back safe and sound! Mom was really scared. From now on, you'll have to take the whole family with you wherever you go."
Zhang Lihua rushed forward and hugged Song Ziqing tightly before anyone else could.
Her body trembled slightly involuntarily, as if she were still immersed in the terrifying disaster and unable to extricate herself.
Zhang Lihua never imagined that her daughter and son-in-law would encounter such misfortune so soon after arriving in the United States.
Just a regular road trip turned into a once-in-a-century tornado!
During this period, the whole family has been following the news reports every day and is fully aware of this unprecedented tornado disaster.
Recalling those shocking scenes, Zhang Lihua still feels lingering fear.
She knew all too well that this natural disaster had brought immense pain and loss to countless families, and that it was a miracle that her daughter and son-in-law had survived.
At this moment, all she wanted to do was to hold this happiness that she had regained tightly in her arms and feel its real and warm touch.
Song Ziqing gently patted Zhang Lihua's back and comforted her, "Mom, we're all fine now, don't worry, everything is over."
Lin Chengyu chimed in, "Yes, Mom, we'll be more careful from now on."
Zhang Lihua released Song Ziqing, looked them up and down, her eyes full of concern: "You two look thinner, you must have suffered a lot these past few days."
Song Ziqing smiled and shook her head: "It's okay, Mom, we've all made it through. Besides, after experiencing this disaster, we've learned to cherish the people around us even more."
Zhang Lihua nodded, took Song Ziqing's hand, and said, "Yes, as long as you're safe and sound, that's more important than anything else. By the way, what are your plans for the future?"
Song Ziqing and Lin Chengyu exchanged a glance, then said in unison, "We want to rest for a while and adjust our condition."
Zhang Lihua smiled and said, "Okay, then get some rest. Your dad and I are here at home, so don't worry."
The family sat together, sharing their experiences and feelings. Despite the hardships they had endured, their bond had only grown stronger.
At this moment, Xiao Cheng and Xiao Yu rushed towards Song Ziqing, hugging her legs on either side, and exclaimed the same words in unison: "Mom, Dad, you're finally back!"
Lin Chengyu was a little jealous of his children's favoritism towards his wife, so he quickly squatted down and looked at Xiaoyu pitifully, saying, "Xiaoyu, why do you and your brother both like to hug Mommy? Don't you miss Daddy? Why don't you hug Daddy too?"
Xiaoyu couldn't bear to see her father so sad. After glancing hesitantly at her mother, she rushed into Lin Chengyu's arms without hesitation. "Dad, where did you and Mom go? My brother and I missed you so much!"
Lin Chengyu immediately beamed with joy, hugged Xiaoyu and gave her a big kiss, "Haha, my Xiaoyu is the best!"
Seeing this, Xiao Cheng quickly came over and said, "Daddy, I want a kiss too!"
Lin Chengyu smiled and kissed Xiao Cheng on the cheek, "Okay, kiss them both!"
At that moment, Zhang Lihua gracefully approached, carrying a plate of colorful and fragrant fruit, and said softly, "Alright, everyone, stop joking around and come and enjoy some delicious fruit."
Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around the table, enjoying the fresh fruit amidst laughter and conversation.
Song Ziqing and Lin Chengyu vividly described their adventure in the terrifying tornado, every detail making Zhang Lihua's heart race and her hair stand on end.
"Fortunately, you all came out safe and sound. It's truly a blessing from heaven!" Zhang Lihua exclaimed with joy.
“Indeed, this experience has made us cherish life even more, and at the same time, we are filled with endless gratitude for the companionship of our families,” Song Ziqing responded with deep emotion.
After enjoying the fruit feast, Xiao Cheng and Xiao Yu excitedly pulled Song Ziqing and Lin Chengyu, clamoring to play fun games together.
And so, the whole family was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere, spending this warm and wonderful evening together.
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After her two adorable children and elderly parents returned to their bedrooms to rest, Song Ziqing gently took Lin Chengyu's hand and slowly walked out of the living room, taking in the newly purchased villa's courtyard.
The yard is very simple, with only some green trees and a large lawn.
They walked slowly, shoulder to shoulder, their eyes filled with tenderness and love, gazing intently at everything around them, as if trying to remember every detail.
"Ah Yu, this villa must be quite expensive, but it's not very big. It seems that housing prices in the United States are indeed very high," Song Ziqing sighed softly.
She secretly pondered future plans, thinking that it might be more appropriate for her and her husband to travel alone in the future.
After all, with bodyguards accompanying them, they would likely suffer even more if they encountered a similar natural disaster.
However, whenever they were alone with Lin Chengyu, they could instantly teleport to other cities using the magical Tang tri-colored pottery.
Lin Chengyu smiled and replied, "This villa may be small, but it's enough for our family to live comfortably. More importantly, it's in the same neighborhood as my uncle's house, so if we're away for extended periods, their family nearby can occasionally help look after our home."
The moonlight shone on the two of them, illuminating their happy figures.
Song Ziqing and Lin Chengyu continued to stroll in the courtyard, enjoying the tranquility and warmth.
At that moment, both of them felt a sense of peace and tranquility.
They talked about the little things in life and looked forward to a bright future.
Suddenly, Lin Chengyu pointed to a big tree and said, "Ziqing, look at that tree, doesn't it look like the tree in Teacher Gu's yard in the seaside town?"
Song Ziqing looked in the direction he was pointing and indeed saw a large tree with a similar shape.
"It really does look like it," Song Ziqing remarked. "But back then we were still running for our lives, so we don't know where that tree was blown away by the tornado."
"Thinking back now, that tornado was really terrifying," Lin Chengyu said with lingering fear.
"Thankfully, we're all alright." Song Ziqing squeezed Lin Chengyu's hand. "After everything that's happened, I just hope that our family can stay safe and sound."
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