"Hey! Hey! You're back! Good boy! You're finally back!"
Ding Panyun was so excited that he didn't know what to do. In the end, he just looked at Shen Mo with red eyes and said distressedly:
"Are you exhausted from the journey? Look at how pale your face is... Come on! Come inside! It's warm inside!"
"Good! Good! I'm glad you're back! Thank you for your hard work!" Thousands of words were condensed in these three words and that heavy pat on the shoulder.
On the other side, Xiao Zong had already opened the other door and carefully helped Uncle Shen get out.
Uncle Shen was wrapped in a thick cotton coat and hat, looking a little reserved.
As soon as he got off the car, he looked at the magnificent courtyard and Fang Zhongwen and his wife in military uniforms.
"Grandpa, come in quickly, you look so cold!" Lu Qingyang greeted him hurriedly.
Ding Panyun noticed Uncle Shen at this time, and quickly wiped away her tears of excitement, and greeted him with a warm and respectful smile on her face: "This must be Uncle Xiaomo, right? You have worked hard on the way! Come! Please come into the house and warm up! Your face is frozen!"
As she spoke, she and Fang Zhongwen enthusiastically surrounded Uncle Shen and walked towards the door.
"Hey, hey, okay, okay..."
Uncle Shen responded somewhat awkwardly, feeling a little overwhelmed by the overwhelming enthusiasm. However, the nervousness in his heart that came from his first visit to such a prestigious place was also somewhat dispelled by the warmth.
"Dad, Mom, this is Xiaoting, Xiaomo's younger sister." Lu Qingyang introduced.
"Hello, uncle and aunt!" Xiao Ting greeted them quickly and obediently.
"Good kids! Thank you for your hard work! Come into the house!" Ding Panyun greeted them hurriedly.
As soon as the door opened, the room became much warmer and the coldness was instantly dispelled.
The living room was bright and clean, the heating was on full blast, the sofa and coffee table were polished to a shine, there was even a plate of freshly washed apples on the coffee table.
Guard Zhang had been waiting in the lobby for a long time, with an excited smile on his face, and he swiftly took over the heavy coats that everyone had taken off.
"Hurry! Come and sit down!" Ding Panyun pulled Shen Mo to the softest sofa, "Are you tired? How does your stomach feel? Are you feeling uncomfortable? What do you want to eat? There's old hen soup simmering in the kitchen. I'll go get you a bowl to warm your stomach first!"
She surrounded Shen Mo, speaking caring words one after another, wishing she could pour out all her concern on her.
Shen Mo nodded: "Thank you, Mom, I'm fine, it's not uncomfortable to come here by car."
"It's not uncomfortable. It's not like I haven't done it before. You're pregnant, so you must be more uncomfortable than me."
Fang Zhongwen invited Lu Qingyang and Uncle Shen to sit down and personally poured them hot tea.
At this moment, the door inside the living room was pushed open with a creaky sound.
An old man wearing a dark grey double-breasted cotton-padded jacket, with grey hair combed meticulously, and holding a shiny rosewood cane, walked over with slightly anxious steps, accompanied by the guard Zhang Xufu.
녊 is the old man of the Fang family, Lu Qingyang’s biological grandfather.
As soon as the old man came, he shouted:
"Oh! My dear grandson! You're finally back! Grandpa is finally back!"
The grandmother behind him grabbed Lu Qingyang's hand first: "My dear grandson, I miss you so much."
There was a harmonious atmosphere at home and soon the dishes were on the table.
Lu Qingyang joked: "Why is it so rich?"
"You haven't been at home for the New Year, so you must eat something rich."
The family gathered in the warm and bright restaurant, enjoying a sumptuous reunion dinner.
Mr. Fang was in high spirits, and he took Mr. Shen to taste his treasured tonic wine. The two old men ate the snacks and started chatting about all sorts of things, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
Fang Zhongwen had a gratified smile on his face. Looking at the joy in the room, he finally felt relieved and turned to Lu Qingyang beside him:
"Qingyang, the accommodation has been arranged. Are you still staying in that room? It faces south, is spacious, close to us, and convenient for taking care of Xiaomo."
Lu Qingyang put down his chopsticks and said, "Dad, thank you and Mom for keeping the room for me. But didn't you give me the two-story courtyard house at the entrance of the west alley? I think we should move there."
After these words were spoken, the dining table suddenly became quieter.
Ding Panyun, who was picking up food for Shen Mo, paused and the smile on his face froze.
Grandma also looked over immediately and tightened her grip on the chopsticks.
"Move there?" Ding Panyun spoke first, his tone revealing anxiety and opposition that could not be concealed.
"That yard is nice, but no one has lived here for many years! It has been empty all this time, so it must be in disrepair. Does the roof leak? Are the doors and windows tight? Is the wall paint peeling off? How can people live here in this hot weather? Besides!" She looked at Shen Mo's bulging belly, worried.
"Ji Mo is getting older and older, and she can't leave anyone alone! If you live here, your grandmother and I will always be there to help take care of her. If you move to that deserted old yard, who will take care of her? What if she has a headache or a fever, or wants to drink water in the middle of the night?"
She asked questions in rapid succession, and every question was filled with real concern.
Grandma nodded again and again: "Yes, Qingyang! Listen to your mother! The yard is in a good location, but it is old after all. You just came back and are unfamiliar with the place. It will be troublesome to clean up. Just live at home and let grandma and your mother take good care of Xiaomo and you, isn't it good?"
She had just found her grandson and wanted to see him every day, so how could she bear to move in?
Old Master Fang also put down his glass and looked at his grandson. Although he did not object immediately, there was a questioning look in his eyes.
Uncle Shen put down his wine glass awkwardly and said nothing.
As in-laws, they naturally hope that their granddaughter will receive the best care, but where she lives is up to her grandson-in-law.
"Dad, Mom, Grandma, your concerns are indeed reasonable. Let's do this."
He hesitated for a moment, as if making a concession after careful consideration, "To be on the safe side, and to allow Momo and Grandpa to have a good rest and adapt to the capital, we will stay at home for the time being."
After hearing this, Ding Panyun and her grandmother were obviously relieved, and smiles immediately appeared on their faces: "That's right! It's more convenient at home!"
But Lu Qingyang then said:
"However, since the courtyard house has been given to me, it would be a waste to leave it empty, and I will have to live in it sooner or later. I might as well take advantage of this time to find someone to tidy it up."
She looked at Fang Zhongwen and said, "Since we are going to stay here for a long time, let's make it more comfortable. Once everything over there is cleaned up and everything inside is warm and comfortable, we will move over. During this time, I will trouble mom and grandma to take care of Momo."
Although Ding Panyun didn't want his son to leave, he had no choice but to agree: "That's it for now, I'm so happy that you stay here."
Lu Qingyang looked at Shen Mo and asked for her opinion: "What do you think?"
"I think it's pretty good here, and there are many people to talk to."
"That's fine."
After dinner, Fang Zhongwen called Lu Qingyang over to discuss the matter of changing his name.
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