Time flies by like a fleeting moment.
Xiao Cheng and Xiao Yu graduated from high school, and Xiao Mao and Xiao Sheng each had their own pursuits for the future.
Mr. Song Jingwei and Ms. Zhang Lihua have also reached the end of their professional careers—a glorious retirement.
The elderly couple had always cherished a beautiful wish: to be able to return to their hometown to visit relatives and friends.
They also plan to bring their beloved grandchildren on their journey home, so that the children can personally experience the customs and traditions of their motherland and the warmth of their family.
This family is at a time of transition and change, but everyone is full of expectations and hopes for the future.
Since this couple is not Song Jingwei and Zhang Lihua themselves, they naturally will not return to Haicheng or Nan Province to settle down and retire.
Having lived in Hong Kong for nearly two decades, they have developed a deep attachment to the local customs, people, and close friends and family, and are unwilling to make any changes.
However, they still yearn to return to the mainland and personally experience the charm of that vast land.
Now that they are retired, the two can travel freely to various cities in mainland China.
Unfortunately, transportation in mainland China is still inconvenient, so the couple did not plan to venture into overly remote areas to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.
In contrast, the coastal cities are more secure, with abundant resources and a relatively safe environment.
A few months of sightseeing here would be enough to satisfy their wishes.
For many years, they have lived in Hong Kong, and during the summer and winter seasons, they travel around the world with their daughter.
Over the course of more than a decade, I have traveled to almost every corner of the globe.
During their journey, the couple discovered that as early as the 1960s and 70s, those advanced countries in the world were already living a high quality of life comparable to that of China 20 or 30 years later.
After a long journey, the family finally arrived at Shengang Village in the southern province.
They sailed south across the turbulent sea in their own boat.
As the boat slowly approached the shore, Song Ziqing and his family were filled with anticipation and excitement.
Upon arriving in the southern province, they did not immediately go to Shengang Village, but instead spent most of the day socializing with local officials.
In these official interactions, the Song family displayed skillful social skills and elegant demeanor.
Despite being somewhat exhausted, they understood that these social engagements were crucial for their future development.
A week has passed, and Song Ziqing's family, the village chief's family of Shengang Village, and other acquaintances have spent a pleasant and unforgettable time together.
However, good times are always fleeting, and they had to continue their journey to their next destination—Haicheng.
Haicheng, a city that was once familiar but now feels somewhat unfamiliar, holds extraordinary significance for Song Ziqing's family.
Nearly twenty years have passed, and this place holds so many memories and emotions.
The moment they stepped into Haicheng, memories of the past flooded back, filling them with a myriad of emotions.
Upon arriving in Haicheng, Song Ziqing and his family went straight to the street office.
They hope that the neighborhood committee can take back the garden villa that was rented to them years ago.
After all, the agreed-upon rental period has long expired, and it's time to return it to its rightful owner.
During the negotiations with relevant personnel from the subdistrict office, Song Ziqing stated his demands in detail and provided corresponding supporting documents.
Because the Song Lin Group was going to conduct business inspections in mainland China, the government took Song Ziqing's request very seriously, and the family's garden villa was returned in less than a day.
After the family checked on the house, they found that it was very well maintained by the neighborhood committee. Zhang Lihua then said, "It must be because of Sister Zhang's connections that our house has been preserved so well. We should visit Sister Zhang's house sometime and prepare a gift to thank her."
Zhang Lihua felt that her neighbor was a very kind person. Even though they hadn't seen each other for over twenty years, she missed her and wanted to hear about her life over the years.
Song Jingwei's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and he said softly, "In that case, let me go with you."
Let's go visit that respectable and lovely Sister Zhang together to express our sincere gratitude to her in person. Thank you for her meticulous care and protection of our family over the years.
His voice was filled with emotion, as if he were recalling those warm and beautiful times from the past.
Song Xinmao, however, developed a strong interest in this charming and mysterious sea city and couldn't wait to pull his twin brother along.
He said excitedly, "Xiao Sheng, why don't we stroll through the streets and alleys of Haicheng together? This might give you a taste of the academic atmosphere in the mainland."
After all, traditional Chinese medicine has a long history, and its origins are in inland China. Comparatively speaking, there are definitely more TCM practitioners here.
Upon hearing this, Song Xinsheng's face lit up with joy, expressing his complete agreement with his brother's suggestion, and he enthusiastically replied, "Great! Let's go wander around and take a look. Oh, right, we can also go to the various recycling stations to hunt for some treasures!"
My mom and dad have mentioned that they found many precious items in those places. I really want to go and see if the recycling center has any rare ancient books on traditional Chinese medicine!
For years I've dedicated myself to collecting various classic texts and documents related to traditional Chinese medicine, but I've already read almost all the resources available in Hong Kong. So I really hope to find something useful this time!
For Song Xinsheng, who loves reading and is eager for knowledge, books are like delicacies in the spiritual world, captivating him greatly.
Every good book is a journey for the soul, bringing him endless wisdom and enlightenment.
His writings, especially those on traditional Chinese medicine, are treasured treasures to him.
Therefore, finding ancient Chinese medicine books became one of his biggest wishes during this trip.
Song Xincheng, along with Song Xinyu, followed behind their two younger brothers on their treasure hunt.
As soon as his children and parents left, Song Ziqing lay down on the sofa in the living room of the villa and sighed, "After nearly twenty years, I have actually returned to Haicheng. Now our family's garden villa is back. But I have absolutely no sense of belonging to this home!"
Lin Chengyu actually shared the same feeling as Song Ziqing: "We have lived in Hong Kong for nearly twenty years and are already familiar with the people and things there. We should continue to settle down in Hong Kong in the future."
As the mainland develops, we can travel and explore different parts of it, investing in real estate in various locations. Wherever we go, we'll have a home of our own!
"Honey, because of our existence, our DNA has appeared ahead of schedule. Do you want to go and have your DNA tested with your parents?"
"No need. I've long since lost interest in our background! Whether they are my biological parents or not, I don't plan to acknowledge them. It's enough for us to pretend the other doesn't exist!"
Lin Chengyu feels very happy now. He has parents, a beautiful wife, and children. That's enough for him!
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