As Liu Feng let out a sigh of relief, Luo Ping was sitting there conflicted. Ever since she t Liu Bo last ti, his image lingered in her mind. Never in her wildest dreams did she think that a fantasy would beco reality.
When Luo Ye told her, she hesitated for a long ti, voicing her concerns, yet didn’t expect her adorable little cousin had already thought of this for her.
Liu Bo’s response made her feel relieved, yet conflicted, and after much hesitation, she finally dialed Liu Bo’s number.
"Luo Ping?" Liu Bo’s voice held a hint of surprise.
"Yes... it’s ." Luo Ping suddenly felt a flutter of panic in her heart, regretting her rashness.
"Pingping, Ye’er must have told you, right?" Sensing her nervousness, Liu Bo took the initiative to bring up the topic.
"Yes, I..." Luo Ping hesitated a bit and continued, "Honestly, I didn’t expect Ye’er to play matchmaker, nor did I expect you would agree to it.
I’m really quite happy, but after thinking it over, I feel it’s still necessary to tell you about the past in its entirety..."
"No need." Liu Bo interrupted her, "I understand what you an, the past is the past. What’s important is the future, as long as we are good in the future, that’s what matters."
Luo Ping’s voice was choked with emotion, "Do you really not care that I am not a pure girl? With your qualifications, finding a girl a thousand tis better than would be a piece of cake.
It’s precisely because I like you that I feel so conflicted, hoping to be with you, yet thinking I’m not worthy of you..."
"Silly girl." Liu Bo’s voice carried a trace of affection, "With such a kind-hearted girl like you, why wouldn’t I like you? How about this, during the spring festival, I’ll take you to et my parents, would that be okay?"
"Ah?" Luo Ping was stunned for a mont, then felt her heart was about to leap out of her chest; such happiness ca so suddenly, leaving her feeling as if she’d been hit by a bus.
"Not willing?" Liu Bo’s voice had a hint of unease.
"No... no..." Luo Ping hurriedly explained, "I... I really am very happy, I’m willing... willing to go ho with you."
Liu Bo chuckled softly, "Alright, it’s decided then, but you also have to take to your ho, okay?"
"Mm-hmm."
"’Mm-hmm’ ans you’re willing or a little reluctant?" Liu Bo teased.
"You know."
"If you don’t say it, how would I know?"
"You rascal!"
"..."
...
After Luo Ye and Luo Feng sent Ying Nuo ho, they curled up in the bedroom, chatting while playing with Song Qiu and Dou Dou. Suddenly, the door was flung open, and Luo Ping rushed in, face flushed, hugging Luo Ye tightly, murmuring, "Ye’er, thank you, really, thank you so much."
"Sis, what got you so worked up?" Luo Ye mischievously scratched her neck, "Did Coach Liu propose to you?"
"Not that fast." Luo Ping scolded, giving her a light slap, "After the New Year, I’m going to his place, and he’ll co to our hotown. This year, I finally won’t have to worry about my mom’s nagging."
"Congratulations, sis." Luo Ye and Luo Feng said in unison.
"Ye’er, Feng’er, I really am so happy," Luo Ping said, holding them tightly and sobbing, "Honestly, I always thought I wouldn’t find true love in this life. Didn’t expect..."
Seeing her choked with emotion, Luo Ye hurriedly patted her back gently, "Sister Pingping, don’t cry. Life is like this; what seed like a huge obstacle at so point, looking back, actually is just a small issue, not a big deal."
"I know, I know, Ye’er, Feng’er, I haven’t been good to you in the past, but you still treat like this. I feel incredibly guilty."
"Alright, we’re family, no need for those formalities, or I’ll get mad." Luo Ye said while wiping her tears.
"What’s going on?" Wen Xin entered, "I heard sothing unusual in the hall, why is Pingping crying like this?"
Luo Ye grinned and hugged Wen Xin, "Mom, I have good news. Sister Pingping and Coach Liu have pretty much solidified their relationship. During Lunar New Year, both sides will et the parents."
Wen Xin’s eyes were full of joy, "Really? That’s wonderful news! Liu Bo is a good kid, Pingping, Liu Bo is a hundred tis better than Qi Dong. Your Third Aunt can assure you that you will be happy with Liu Bo."
Luo Ping nodded vigorously, "Third Aunt, I understand."
Wen Xin thought for a mont and reminded her, "Pingping, whether your heart is wholly with one person, the other person can feel it, do you understand?"
"Third Aunt, rest assured, I’ve seen what kind of person Qi Dong is and won’t get confused again. In the future, I’ll wholeheartedly be with Liu Bo and cherish this relationship."
Wen Xin breathed a sigh of relief, "Then I’m truly at ease. I’ll go tell your Third Uncle to make him happy too. Although he doesn’t say much, he’s always been concerned about you."
Luo Ping hugged Wen Xin emotionally, "Third Aunt, you are so good, and Third Uncle is also so good."
"So, Grandpa and we aren’t good?" Luo Ye pouted in protest.
"You naughty girl, you’re just picking a fight on purpose," Luo Ping teased, hugging Luo Ye, "You know I didn’t an that."
...
On the twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, Luo Lian returned to Island City as promised, and the Luo Family set out grandly to their hotown. Uncle Luo’s family, Second Uncle Luo’s family, and Aunt Luo’s family were all waiting at the village entrance, and rushed forward as soon as they saw the car drive by.
Grandpa Luo first introduced Luo Lian to the crowd. After greeting everyone, Uncle Luo and Second Uncle Luo started reporting the situation of the pig farm to Luo Zhenggang.
Aunt Luo approached with a smile and held Luo Lian’s small hand, exclaiming, "This child is truly exquisite, such a rare beauty!"
"Indeed, this child is really pretty; city kids are indeed different from those around here," Aunt said while smacking her lips.
"What’s the difference?" Qian Butian pouted in grievance, "I think they’re pretty similar."
Aunt Luo poked her daughter’s forehead, "Similar? There’s a huge difference! Go ho and look in the mirror, can you compare with Ye’er and Lianlian?"
Seeing mother and daughter about to start their rant, Grandpa Luo frowned and called everyone, "Let’s go ho first, we can chat after we’re settled."
The group had traveled in a dium-sized van, with Luo Zhenggang instructing Xiao Huang to drive slowly behind while everyone walked together.
"Secretary, back already?"
"Yes, Fourth Uncle, just call Zhenggang, we’re not strangers."
"Third Brother, you’re back. It’s been a while since we’ve seen you, but we often see you on TV, you seem more and more dignified."
"Little Zhuzi, your mouth is still so sharp, just say Third Brother has gained so weight."
"..."
On the way, villagers gathered warmly to greet them, and there was deep admiration in their eyes as they looked at the Luo Family. Unconsciously, Uncle Luo, Second Uncle, and Third Aunt stood even taller.
Grandpa Luo glanced at them, "Do you even know how to walk? Does Third’s reputation have anything to do with you?"
"No." The siblings answered quietly and returned to normal. They were quite afraid of their dad, especially Third Aunt Luo. When Grandpa Luo left, it was not on pleasant terms, and since he returned, he has been indifferent to her, keeping her on edge.
The old house hadn’t been inhabited for a long ti, yet it was spotlessly clean. Seeing Grandpa Luo’s satisfied smile, Aunt Luo hurried to take credit, "Dad, Sister-in-law and I cleaned this house together."
Second Aunt Luo, Wang Yan, subtly shook her head. This little sister-in-law is sothing; she cleaned it all herself, and only after did Aunt Luo step in to offer a few words of help. How did it beco that they cleaned it together?
Aunt Luo leaned beside Wen Xin, "Sister-in-law, how co you seem younger and younger? You said we’re only five years apart, but standing together, it feels like I’m twenty years older than you. People really can’t be compared."
Wen Xin shook her head with a smile, "Elder sister is really good at flattering."
"No, I’m speaking the truth. Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, isn’t that right?"
"Yes, yes," the two sisters-in-law quickly agreed.
"Ye’er, you’re getting prettier and prettier," said Aunt’s daughter Qian Xiaotian, with a face full of flattery towards Luo Ye, but her eyes were full of jealousy.
"Sister Xiaotian, I can’t compare to you," Luo Ye glanced at her amusedly, "There aren’t many who can match Sister Xiaotian, right?"
"In Xiaotian’s eyes, she’s the fairy, who can asure up to her?" Uncle Luo’s daughter Luo Hua couldn’t help but mock.
"Anyway, certainly prettier than the elder sister," Qian Xiaotian retorted harshly.
Luo Hua couldn’t be bothered with her and turned to the smiling but silent Luo Ping, "Pingping, you’re just getting prettier, how’s the officer’s life treating you?"
Luo Ping quickly clarified, "Elder sister, I’m not an official, just an ordinary worker."
Qian Xiaotian’s eyes darted, "Ye’er, what’s your opinion of your sister?"
"What do you think?" Luo Ye replied with a question.
Qian Xiaotian laughed awkwardly, "Okay, your sister was naive before, don’t hold it against her. Ye’er, let sister work at your Wenxin Garden; I promise to work hard, no slacking, and I’ll ensure nobody else does either."
Luo Ye shrugged, "I don’t manage Wenxin Garden, everything has been delegated to Manager Li, sorry, Sister Xiaotian, I can’t help you."
"You’re the boss, isn’t it just a word from you?" Qian Xiaotian pouted, "Ye’er, when you were little and ca here, I always played with you."
"Was the play’s purpose to trick new clothes away?" Luo Hua exposed her.
"Elder sister, are you deliberately causing trouble? Hmph, you’ve settled down after marrying, blocking out of jealousy."
"Enough, aren’t you two afraid Lianlian will laugh at you?"
"Luo Ping, you’ve beco a state cadre, it’s easy for you to say." Qian Xiaotian said while looking at Luo Lian, "By the way, where do you work?"
Guys, rry Christmas!
Only one Chapter today, Nu’an has to go back ho tomorrow and the day after, probably only one Chapter then too. After returning, Nu’an will strive to catch up.
Special thanks to "ぐ戀貓﹏", ’yingying1979’, ’Yu iren’, "Eight Nerves", Qiu’er for the rewards. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please visit Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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