"Brother, when can you come back?" Gu Yi asked nervously, "A week? Half a month?"
Gu Qi shook his head calmly: "This business trip is a long journey and the tasks are complicated. I can't determine the return date for the time being. It may be as short as half a month, as long as a month, or even longer."
After hearing this, Gu Yi instantly became listless.
"Can't you come back earlier? Brother, do you have to go on this business trip? I'm afraid our matter...can't be delayed for too long."
Zhao Xiaoxing looked at Gu Qi with tears in her eyes, then looked at her lover, then buried her head and cried quietly.
Gu Qi explained awkwardly: "This is an urgent mission assigned by the province. I can't refuse it. I have already asked for leave. The factory director thought I might leave and even planned to send someone to intercept me at the train station. This is a very important business trip. I have to go."
"Brother, then-what should we do now?" Gu Yi, who was still very happy, suddenly fell to the bottom and asked helplessly: "Brother, what should we do?"
Gu Qi made arrangements helplessly: "Send a telegram back to Pingshuo Mountain today, saying that we will go north to propose marriage in a month. I am temporarily unable to go due to official business. Please forgive me. Don't worry, I will propose marriage when I return from my business trip. I will never break my promise to you again."
"Brother, this is not what I'm most worried about now..." Gu Yi stammered, "I'm worried that if mom finds out, I don't know what kind of fuss she'll make. What if she makes a fuss again before we're done? I'm worried that even if we go to propose, Xiao Xing's parents won't agree."
After hearing this, Zhao Xiaoxing sobbed softly out of fear.
"Don't cry." Chen Xingling whispered to comfort her.
Gu Qi frowned and said apologetically, "Even if mom knew, your sister-in-law and I will still help protect you. Since you are here, you should settle down first. When your foot is healed in a few days, take your documents to the Personnel Department to report. I have already informed the factory director. If you encounter any trouble during the onboarding process, you can go directly to him for help. You and Xiao Xing can stay here for now. You can only wait for me to come back before preparing to go north."
Gu Yi wanted to say something but didn't dare to speak out loud. He lowered his head and said nothing.
His mind is totally confused now!
When he was upset, he was more worried and anxious, and even deeply afraid. He was afraid that his mother would get mad again, that the Zhao family would come after him, and that they would refuse to marry Xiao Xing to him because his mother was too much.
Zhao Xiaoxing was still crying softly. The worry and anxiety in her heart were tormenting all her nerves. She tried her best to hold back her tears and not cry too loudly.
When Gu Yi saw her like this, his eyes also turned red.
So, the pair of ill-fated mandarin ducks hugged each other and cried sadly.
Chen Xingling couldn't bear it any longer and took the initiative to speak: "Don't cry, crying won't solve the current problem. Now that things have come to this, why don't I go north."
Everyone was shocked!
Gu Qi was startled and said worriedly, "No, the journey is too long, and we are going to Pingshuo Mountain where we are unfamiliar with the place. I am worried."
"Don't be afraid." Chen Xingling smiled and said, "Didn't you buy two tickets? Xiao Xing and I will go back together. First, we can keep each other company and take care of each other on the way. Second, she will lead the way, so I don't have to worry about being in an unfamiliar place. Moreover, her parents will feel more relieved when they see that she is safe and sound."
"Yeah!" Zhao Xiaoxing didn't care to cry. Tears were still on her face. She nodded again and again: "I'll go! I'll go! I'll go back with my sister-in-law!"
Chen Xingling said, "Aqi, I am the eldest sister-in-law after all, and I am half their elder. Let me propose marriage on behalf of you, the eldest brother, and settle this marriage quickly while your mother is still unaware of it."
"Xing'er, this is too unsafe." Gu Qi frowned and shook his head: "No, no..."
Gu Yi said excitedly, "I'll go too! Brother, tell the factory manager that I sprained my foot and will report back in ten days. Let's take a break for now. We'll go back to our hometown to take care of some personal matters and will be back soon. With Xiao Xing and I here, we will definitely keep sister-in-law safe - trust us!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Zhao Xiaoxing wiped her tears and nodded repeatedly to assure him, "Brother Gu, don't worry about my sister-in-law. We will definitely protect her. We can do it!"
Chen Xingling said with a smile: "Alright, alright, no need to promise anymore. Aqi, this isn't the first time I've been away from home, can't you stop being so surprised and make Ayi and Xiaoxing laugh at me?"
Gu Qi glanced at her unhappily and whispered, "The journey is too long, and there is a long and difficult mountain road over to Pingshuo Mountain—"
"Don't be afraid." Chen Xingling patted his chest and interrupted him, "I can do it, just believe me."
Gu Qi: “…”
However, Chen Xingling had already made arrangements quickly and directed the comings and goings.
"Ayi, go to the kitchen and boil some water. Fill up the large thermoses and then put out the honeycomb coal. We're leaving tonight. Your brother has to go on a business trip early the next morning, so we can't have a fire burning at home."
"Okay, let's do it right away!" Gu Yi responded.
Chen Xingling instructed again: "Xiao Xing, it's quite cold on the train. Fold the blanket I gave you last night and pack it into a small ball so you can use it on the road."
"Okay, I'll go right away." Zhao Xiaoxing hurried into the house.
Chen Xingling turned around and gave instructions to Gu Qi, who had a sullen face.
"Go borrow a car from the logistics department right away. I'll pack some clothes for Xiao Huzi and pick him up from school in advance. Then I'll send him to my mother's house to stay for a few days. When we get back, we'll pack our bags right away. After dinner, you'll drive us to the train station. When we get to the train station, we'll buy another ticket. If we can't get another ticket, we'll find another opportunity after we get on the train."
Gu Qi: “…”
Ten minutes later, Gu Qi and Chen Xingling drove to the kindergarten gate and picked up Xiao Huzi.
The little tiger was very happy and jumped around excitedly.
"Dad, Mom, are we going to grandpa and grandma's house again?"
Chen Xingling grabbed him and forced him to sit down.
"Remember, don't move around when you're in the car, sit still. Otherwise, if dad brakes, you won't be able to sit still in time and will fall out."
Little Tiger rolled his eyes and chuckled, "I know! Dad said it's inertia! Whether it's moving or stationary, everything has inertia. This is what Dad taught me."
Chen Xingling raised his eyebrows unexpectedly and laughed dumbly: "It seems that your father's lunch break these days was not in vain."
Then she explained to her son that they were going on a long trip and the journey was too far to take him with them, so they could only send him to his grandparents' house and let him stay there for ten days.
"When mom comes back, I'll pick you up right away. Don't worry, I'll try to be back within eight days, and preferably no more than ten days."
Little Tiger has never been away from his mother for a single day since he was born. Although he is excited to stay at his grandparents' house for so many days, he is more reluctant to leave his mother.
The little guy's eyes were red and he tried hard not to cry.
"Mom, then you...you have to come back soon."
Chen Xingling hugged him and stroked his little head gently.
"Uncle asked us to lie to you and said you only need to stay for two days. But my father and I don't want to lie to you. Our little tiger is very smart. As long as we explain the truth to him, you will count the days and wait for your parents to come back, right?"
A child's ability to learn often exceeds what their parents think is "impossible", and they have great confidence in their smart little tiger.
Instead of letting the child cry and make a fuss about why his parents suddenly aren't with him, it's better to explain the reason to him in detail and then encourage him to wait patiently for his parents to come back.
"Yeah." Little Tiger sniffed and replied, "Mom, you have to come back soon. I'll be counting on my fingers waiting for you every day."
Chen Xingling's eyes turned red unconsciously, and he smiled softly, kissing his chubby cheek with a "boo!"
"I'll listen to you. Mom will come back soon."
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