"Sister Song Qing"
Chen Yushu has been coming over to have meals with Song Qing frequently these past few days. It's as if the past few years haven't happened; they haven't become estranged at all.
"If I have the chance to bring her to see you in the future, An'an will have to call you Auntie."
Chen Yushu kept pestering Song Qing with questions about An'an, showing particular interest in this little niece she had never met before.
Song Qing told her a lot about the things An An had done, and she sketched out a picture of a mischievous little girl in her mind. She must be very much like Sister Song Qing.
"My brother-in-law is very good at taking care of children."
The kids in the family compound especially loved dressing up in military uniforms to catch bad guys and using all sorts of small sticks as guns.
Lu Yang's carpentry skills are improving. Ever since he made a small wooden cart for An An, An An has been pestering him for a wooden gun.
At first, her father was very proud, feeling that his image in his daughter's heart was becoming more and more lofty, and that he could do everything.
But later it was discovered that An'an used the things he made to bribe others and get them to be her lackeys.
Lu Yang was helpless and refused to help her make those little things no matter what she said.
The father and daughter have figured out their own way of getting along. An'an is used to acting like a brat in front of Lu Yang. Lu Yang is usually easy to talk to, but sometimes he scolds people with a stern face, which even An'an is afraid of.
Later, the two gradually reached some kind of agreement: if An'an behaved well, her father would make her a small toy every month.
Unbeknownst to Song Qing, the smile on her face was particularly gentle when she talked about her husband and daughter, confirming to Chen Yushu that their family was very happy.
Once the topic of An'an and Lu Yang came up, Song Qing couldn't stop talking. She smiled shyly.
"Sorry, Xiaoshu, I only talked about An'an."
Chen Yushu smiled and shook her head, "No, you also mentioned my brother-in-law."
Her cunning at this moment was exactly the same as when she was a child, and Song Qing was stunned for a moment.
If it weren't for a past life, Song Qing would never believe that she could talk to Chen Yushu about her later husband and children without any reservations.
She thought Xiao Shu would mind to some extent.
After chatting, Song Qing had to go to training, while Chen Yushu went home by herself.
Chen Yuqi knew that his sister had gone to see Song Qing again, and he was actually a little envious.
In just a few days, the two of them returned to their old, inseparable relationship, but his interactions with Song Qing were very awkward and distant.
After meeting Song Qing at the cafeteria entrance that day, Chen Yuqi went to see her.
He wanted to explain his relationship with Fang Ru, but there were other unspoken emotions involved.
But there seemed to be something between them. They exchanged brief greetings and talked about their lives over the past few years, but then they had nothing more to say.
Deep down, he knew that this relationship was the best for both of them, and he could only try his best to convince himself otherwise.
"I bought a train ticket for tomorrow afternoon."
"What?"
Chen Yushu was surprised. They had indeed planned to return to Xin'an as soon as possible, but it seemed that something had held her brother back.
I called my parents to say I would be back later, but unexpectedly he suddenly decided to leave again.
"Brother, didn't you have something to do?"
"We've finished taking care of things, and Mom and Dad are waiting for us."
The brother and sister had already packed most of their things, so they weren't in a hurry to leave even if they were leaving tomorrow.
Chen Yushu planned to say goodbye to Sister Song Qing that evening. The next time they would meet was probably during the New Year, as Sister Song Qing would likely be returning to Xin'an for the holiday.
She looked at her brother and realized she had something she wanted to say, but after thinking about it, she ultimately didn't speak.
Since my elder brother has chosen to go back, he should have already resolved the issues between him and Fang Ru.
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These past two days, a major event has attracted everyone's attention at the machinery factory and the textile factory: the textile factory manager's daughter and the machinery factory manager's nephew are getting married soon.
They had been engaged for several years, and marriage was only a matter of time, but everyone was still somewhat surprised.
The story of Fang Ru and Chen Yuqi in the canteen that day eventually spread between the two factories.
Everyone initially thought there was some trouble with their wedding, but it turned out to be completely unaffected.
Fang Ru's absence from work these past few days was no secret to everyone. Fang Tianhai announced that she was staying home to prepare for her wedding.
But in reality, Fang Ru was trapped at home and had been on a hunger strike for several days.
"Xiaoru, you're harming your own body like this, you're killing your parents. You have no idea how much your dad has been smoking these past few days, do you think he's having an easy time?"
Fang Ru hasn't eaten or drunk anything for the past few days, and she looks quite haggard.
"Mom, I want to go find Chen Yuqi."
Fang's mother sighed. Why is this child even more stubborn than he was a few years ago?
"Why are you looking for him? There's absolutely no future between you two. Your dad has already notified people that the wedding will be held in a few days, and Chen Yuqi will be going back soon."
"No, why should he leave! I won't allow it!"
Fang Ru suddenly screamed, her obsessiveness startling even her mother.
"No, he can't leave! Even if he leaves, I'm going to find him!"
Even Fang's mother, who was usually very gentle, was angered by her behavior. Look at how she's become these past few days, not eating or drinking.
She ruined herself into a grotesque mess for a man, and even went against her family.
Even if it's her own daughter, Fang's mother has to say that all of this is her own fault.
You have to swallow the bitter fruit you've created, no matter what; there's no going back in life.
"Fang Ru, think about it yourself. Even if you go to Chen Yuqi now, what can you do?"
If their identities were reversed, and Chen Yuqi were her daughter, they would never let Fang Ru go, let alone allow the two of them to meet again.
"I……"
Fang acted this way because she knew she couldn't do anything about it and was terrified.
Looking at her daughter with great disappointment, Fang's mother asked, "If someone treated you like this, would you hate them?"
After saying that, he closed the door, leaving Fang Ru standing there stunned for a long time.
"Aunt?"
As soon as Fang's mother came out, she saw Tang Yuan sitting in the living room, smiling at her. Upon seeing her, Tang Yuan immediately stood up, his smile very sincere.
She felt a little uneasy. Tang Yuan had been very warm to them over the years, and Fang's mother secretly approved of this son-in-law.
Her daughter couldn't break up with Chen Yuqi, and she always felt guilty towards Tang Yuan, but she never expected that he had actually known all along.
She hasn't been sleeping well these past few nights, and the thought of it sends chills down her spine. How could a man tolerate his future wife cheating on him?
Such a person is certainly not as sincere and honest as he appeared before.
Fang Tianhai clearly didn't know how to deal with Tang Yuan, and had been avoiding him for the past few days.
"Xiao Yuan, what brings you here?"
Fang's mother took a breath and a faint smile appeared on her face, but her expression just now naturally did not escape Tang Yuan's notice, who had been good at reading people since childhood.
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