It was August 20 when the three of them returned to Beijing. After getting off the train, Lin Xiuyao called Zhou Hai and left his car at the company before returning home.
"Zhou Hai, are you free now? Come and pick us up."
Although they only brought one suitcase when they went back to their hometown, they came back with a lot of luggage, including local specialties given by relatives from their hometown and agricultural products bought by Su Qingmeng. The three of them got off the train with difficulty only with the help of the conductor.
After waiting at the exit square for more than half an hour, Zhou Hai arrived by car. He got out of the car and helped them put their luggage into the car.
Su Qingmeng said politely, "Xiao Zhou, thank you for your help."
Kang Kang struggled to carry a large bag into the car, "Uncle Zhou, thank you so much."
"Don't be so formal, we're just friends." Zhou Hai put the last bag of luggage on the back seat, which was already full.
"Okay, I'll take Kang Kang to get a taxi." Su Qingmeng said, there was no room for three people in the car.
Lin Xiuyao watched the mother and daughter get into a taxi before saying to Zhou Hai, "Let's follow them."
Zhou Hai started the car. "Brother Lin, how do you feel about returning home? Are you feeling particularly welcome after returning home in glory?"
He was a local resident of Beijing and had no hometown to speak of. He envied Lin Xiuyao for being able to go back and show off. Brother Lin had called him a few days ago to ask for a donation, and he could imagine how prosperous Brother Lin was.
"That's it," Lin Xiuyao didn't like this feeling, a bunch of people flattering him, a bunch of people begging him, "If you envy me, then work hard on your own."
"I'm no match for you, Brother Lin," Zhou Hai said modestly. Although he had fantasized about it, he was still self-aware. "I'm getting married the day after tomorrow. Since you're back, you must go then."
"I know. I'll go." This was the nth time Zhou Hai had asked him. Lin Xiuyao understood that he had just married at such an old age, so he suppressed his impatience.
After arriving home, Zhou Hai asked, "Should I leave the car at your house?"
Lin Xiuyao said, "You can take it back and use it. Aren't we preparing for the wedding these past two days?"
"Okay, thank you Brother Lin!"
Zhou Hai drove away happily. He was so proud to have a car now. Although it was not his own car, he could drive it to his wedding. He was also very happy because he wanted to show his girlfriend's family that he was valued by his boss.
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Zhou Hai's wedding was held in his new house, which was not far from his original home and was bought on the same street.
When Su Qingmeng and the others arrived, the courtyard was already crowded with guests, decorated with festive decor. Lin Xiuyao went to do the accounts, and Su Qingmeng found the neighbor's table. During their four years at university, Su Qingmeng and Lin Xiuyao had gotten along well with their neighbors. After not seeing each other for a while, they exchanged pleasantries.
Aunt Wu smacked her lips and said, "How come you two haven't changed at all? You're still so beautiful."
Su Qingmeng smiled and said, "Auntie, you have changed a bit. You look younger."
Aunt Wu smiled. She is retired now. Every day, apart from taking her grandson to school, she goes to the park to dance with other old ladies of the same age. She lives a very carefree life.
"When I was working, I had a lot of troubles from all over the place, but now that I'm retired, I have nothing to worry about."
"Come, Kang Kang, let grandma see you. You're so big now. I used to hold you in my arms when you were a child." When she saw Kang Kang, she quickly called him over.
Kang Kang greeted her obediently: "Hello, Grandma Wu."
Aunt Wu pulled over her eldest grandson, who was two years younger than Kang Kang, and said, "This is your brother Xiaozhe. Come play with him."
Su Qingmeng instructed: "Stay in the yard and don't go out." There are so many people around today and she is worried.
Kang Kang nodded obediently and took his little brother to play somewhere else.
"I have some candy here, do you want some?" Kang Kang took out the candy from his pocket, which was stuffed into his pocket by Uncle Zhou when he just came in.
The little brother nodded, "I want it, thank you brother."
Aunt Wu nodded continuously, "Your Kang Kang is so handsome and tall. What does he usually eat?" Her grandson is two years younger than Kang Kang and is only as tall as Kang Kang's shoulders.
Su Qingmeng briefly explained Kang Kang's diet plan, "Eat more meat, eggs, and dairy, especially milk. Also, exercise regularly."
After exchanging parenting tips, Aunt Wu talked about the changes in her neighbors. "Old Third Zhou is doing well now. He works with your husband and earns a good salary every month. And Master Li's son has started his own construction team. And there's Old Zhou..."
As they were talking excitedly, Aunt Wu saw Granny Zheng and her daughter-in-law Wang Xinyan coming in. She suddenly lowered her voice and asked, "By the way, do you still remember Shang Yunhe?"
Su Qingmeng thought for a moment, "Is it the daughter-in-law from the house next door, Sister Yunhe?"
"Yes, you know? She remarried after the divorce, and within a few months she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. Now the couple runs a restaurant, and business is doing well."
Su Qingmeng smiled. "That's not bad." She glanced at Wang Xinyan. "Does Cheng Yaozu have a child?"
Aunt Wu slapped her thigh and said, "No, we all said it must be Cheng Yaozu's fault. His mother kept scolding her daughter-in-law."
Su Qingmeng was also a little speechless. Shang Yunhe had been patient for so long without going to the hospital for a check-up after not having a child for so many years.
"Didn't Wang Xinyan say anything?" Su Qingmeng asked curiously.
Aunt Wu's voice was even quieter. "Two years ago, she brought a girl here from her parents' home. She said she had a child at home and could bring the child here."
"However, I think Xinyan treats this child as her own and she is very good to the child." Aunt Wu agreed with Xinyan's approach. One cannot live without children in this life. Even if she cannot give birth to one herself, raising one will give her a successor and someone will take care of her in her old age.
Su Qingmeng did not express her opinion. After all, she was not Wang Xinyan. Everyone had different ideas. Some people felt that they must have a child, while others were still DINKs.
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