Their application for marriage leave went exceptionally smoothly. As soon as they proposed the idea, Gu Tong’s father already raised his hand in agreent, taking full responsibility for everything from vehicles to gifts, eager to send them back to their hotown to conceive a child.
"The marriage leave is only three days. If you want more ti off, you can apply for a three-month leave, that’s what my dad said."
Gu Tong relayed her father’s exact words and couldn’t help but laugh.
"Three days is enough."
Li Yan, who was rarely ho, didn’t feel particularly enthusiastic about returning. If Gu Tong hadn’t suggested it, he probably wouldn’t have co back.
Gu Tong was well aware of the strained relationship between Li Yan and his family. She wouldn’t have suggested returning to the hotown if it weren’t for other motives.
...
The car drove towards the village in Z City, which was Li Yan’s hotown.
"Isn’t that the Li Family’s boy? He’s co ho to visit..."
"Oh wow, that child is really successful. I wish my son was as capable."
"Dream on, he’s an officer with power and money, he’s remarkable."
Li Yan’s mother always boasted about her son’s achievents, which often made others envious.
At the mont, Li Yan’s mother was in the yard drying corn. Hearing the commotion outside, she quickly dusted her hands off and peeked out.
"Li Yan’s mom, your son has co to see you. Co out!" rang the voice of soone eager to spread the news.
The military-green Jeep ca into view, and Li Yan’s mother’s heart leapt with joy. She glanced around proudly, nearly rushing out, "My son, my son is back..."
Li Yan’s mother could put on quite the performance; she wanted everyone in the nearby villages to see how promising her son had beco.
The Jeep drove smoothly down the small village path and ca to a steady halt at the entrance of the courtyard.
Li Yan pushed the car door open, his expression indifferent, not at all looking like soone who had co ho to visit family.
"Son, I’ve missed you so much..." Li Yan’s mother seized the mont, throwing herself at him, embracing him tightly and exclaiming about how proud she was of him for coming ho in a car.
Li Yan’s previously impassive face suddenly darkened; he didn’t agree with Li Yan’s mother’s intentional displays of flair.
Li Yan’s mother wiped her tears and said loudly, "Let’s go inside," ensuring the neighbors could hear.
"Okay." Li Yan agreed with a slight nod.
Li Yan’s mother grabbed his hand to lead him inside, but Li Yan didn’t move a muscle, his deep eyes looking back.
The door of the passenger side was pushed open by slender, fair hands, and white sneakers stepped onto the muddy road.
Gu Tong, carrying large and small bags, struggled a bit to get out of the car, a sweet and amiable smile on her rosy lips, saying, "Mom."
Two lifetis, they t again!
Li Yan’s mother’s pupils contracted; she didn’t expect her to co along. She was decidedly unhappy with this daughter-in-law.
"I didn’t know what Mom liked, so I just bought so of everything."
Gu Tong was accustod to Li Yan’s mother’s reaction; they always interacted this way in the past life.
"That’s thoughtful."
Li Yan’s mother took a while to calm down and finally adjusted her mood.
You don’t hit a smiling face; Li Yan’s mother understood this principle. Despite her reservations, she refrained from saying anything further due to the gifts.
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