Wei Kaiyun moved to his wife’s side and hugged her, sighing.

"We’re back."

"Yeah, we’re back."

Both of them felt emotional. Returning, it all felt like a dream to them.

Wei Kaiyun recalled how he used to shamelessly come over for meals, and his wife’s look of restrained anger.

"Xinyu, sweetheart."

"You stay home with the kids, I’ll go out for a bit."

Wei Kaiyun felt a pang of sadness. As he was reminiscing about their beautiful past, she actually wanted to leave?

So, he got up and carried Jiang Xinyu next door.

"In the middle of the day, the kids will be back soon."

"They won’t. Sweetheart, please, humor me."

In the end, Jiang Xinyu indulged him in his antics.

"Ever since I realized my feelings, I’ve wanted to do this."

Jiang Xinyu was curious, "How did you realize your feelings?"

"It was during a meeting in the county. That time you looked at Lv Beiguang with shining eyes.

It hurt me deeply. It was then I knew I wanted you."

"So later, you fooled me into going to the Capital and the Provincial Capital with you for meetings?"

"Of course. Once I clarified my feelings, there was no way I’d leave you here alone. I was very wary of Lv Beiguang back then.

I know young girls like handsome men, but Lv Beiguang only has a pretty face. What else does he have? Oh, and two kids to take care of."

Jiang Xinyu laughed and gave Wei Kaiyun a playful slap, "It’s normal to like beautiful things. I had no other thoughts about Lv Beiguang."

"How could I have known at the time? I just knew you were young, and I had to settle things. If you ran away, where would I go to cry?"

"So you threatened and coerced me?"

"How could it be a threat or coercion? I was just a bit more assertive.

Sweetheart, with your temperament, if I had gone back and forth with you, even now, we wouldn’t have our three children."

"You actually have a point?"

"That’s because I used the right method. I know I’m not romantic and have little time, so I had to act that way."

Jiang Xinyu sighed. Wei Kaiyun was right. If they had interacted like normal couples, who knows how things would be now.

"Sweetheart, your son is just like you. You should see how he looks at Lv Beiguang, that little rascal."

"It’s normal for people to like beautiful things; there’s nothing wrong with that.

Alright, the kids should be waking up soon. You stay home with them. I’m going to the supply and marketing cooperative to check on She Xiaoyun, and then to the restaurant to see Ding Shihong."

"I’ll go with you."

"The kids are still asleep. You just wait for me at home."

"Sweetheart, Xinyu, could you introduce me properly to your friends this time?"

Jiang Xinyu knew that was Wei Kaiyun’s concern, so she smiled, "This time, our whole family will invite friends for a meal."

This reassured Wei Kaiyun. He smiled as he saw Jiang Xinyu off.

Walking along the familiar yet unfamiliar streets, everything felt changed.

The street was still as quiet. However, there was a comforting sense of security.

At the supply and marketing cooperative, Jiang Xinyu recognized a few familiar faces, but most were unrecognizable now.

She took off her hat, scarf, and mask, and walked to a seasoning counter, "Sister Sun."

"Vice Factory Director Jiang?"

"Haha, Sister Sun still remembers me. It’s me, Jiang Xinyu."

"Haha, everyone’s been saying Vice Factory Director Jiang would come back. I’ve been wondering when I’d see you."

"Just got back today. Is Sister She here?"

"Yes, she’s in the back. Go find her. You won’t forget the way, will you?"

"How could I? I’ve been thinking about it all the time."

Jiang Xinyu laughed as she headed to the back. She Xiaoyun was writing an order form; it was almost the twelfth month and lots of supplies were needed, although there was more available these years, it was still not enough.

"Sister She."

She Xiaoyun heard the call, suddenly lifted her head, and saw Jiang Xinyu at the door, smiling with an unchanged appearance. She quickly stood up.

"You little rascal, you still know how to come back?"

She briskly walked to the door and grabbed Jiang Xinyu’s hand. The two entered the office.

"Sister She, I came to see you as soon as I got back."

"I’d be angry if you hadn’t come. Sit down, I’ll get you some hot water."

"I don’t want sugar water, just some hot water will do."

"Even if I had sugar water, I wouldn’t give it to you."

The friendship between the two women was truly special, growing closer from the moment they met.

"How are the kids?"

"At home. How about your daughter? Is she ready for the Red Education Class?"

She Xiaoyun shook her head, "Haven’t sent her yet. I’ll wait until she’s older and send her directly to your textile factory’s elementary school."

"Who’s watching the kid?"

"We take turns. If both my husband and I are working, she stays home alone. Zhiwei doesn’t have long school hours, so the three of us manage."

"Is it okay for the little one to be home alone?"

She Xiaoyun shrugged, "Why not? We can’t rely on our elders, so we have no choice.

By the way, are you going back?"

Jiang Xinyu nodded, "Yes, I definitely have to go back. It’s quite nice there too."

"Nowhere like home. Besides, even if you don’t work, isn’t it the same staying at home?"

Jiang Xinyu just smiled. Though the same, Wei Kaiyun over there felt more stable. It’s the same everywhere. No big deal.

"Sister She, what’s brother-in-law’s shift tonight?"

"He’s on the daytime shift today."

"Great, tonight we’ll gather at the restaurant. Be sure to bring your daughter. I haven’t seen her yet."

"Okay, we’ll definitely be there. I’ll call everyone later.

No need to notify Lv Beiguang, right?"

"No need. Lv Beiguang resigned. This time, he’s going with the kids."

She Xiaoyun sighed, "That person has lived his whole life for others."

"He doesn’t plan to start a new family, and the kids don’t feel secure about him. They can’t come back, so he has to go."

"Though it’s like that, it’s still frustrating. He’s not that old; who knows what he’s thinking. Isn’t starting a family a good thing? Someone to be with in old age."

"Can’t get through to him; the kids advised him, and I talked to him, but he won’t change. No one can do a thing.

Alright, we’ll meet at the restaurant tonight. I’m off to book a table with Ding Shihong."

"Alright, are the kids coming too?"

"Bring them all. You’ll be surprised tonight." Jiang Xinyu said with a smile before leaving, leaving She Xiaoyun puzzled. What did she mean?

These years, Xinyu hadn’t changed much. She looked even more beautiful, indicating she was living well over there.

In fact, She Xiaoyun thought that was probably the reason Lv Beiguang went there too, because of Jiang Xinyu.

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