The local who brought Yan Songping to Team Leader Kang’s house is surnad Wang, nad Da Kuan, about thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, naturally loud. At this mont, his shout not only reached the people inside and outside the yard but also inside the main room, everyone turned to look.
"Da Kuan! The man standing beside you is Kiddo Hong’s father-in-law, right?"
An elderly local raised his voice to ask Wang Dakuan.
"Uncle Liu, that’s right! Comrade Yan is from North City and ca specifically to visit Educated Youth Yan!"
Wang Dakuan replied with a cheerful smile to the Uncle Liu in his mouth.
And just then, Captain Kang’s family ca out of the main room, but before Captain Kang could speak, a voice with tears from Yan Rou ca from behind him: "Grandpa, that’s my dad!"
As she spoke, Yan Rou quickly took two steps towards the gate of the yard: "Dad..."
Kang Yihong followed closely, afraid Yan Rou might fall.
After all, Yan Rou was pregnant and wearing fur-lined leather shoes; although they were non-slip, he dared not be careless, else regret it later.
"Rourou..."
Yan Songping watched his daughter rush into his arms, quickly raising a hand to pat her back: "Good girl, don’t cry, it’s Dad’s fault, I couldn’t stay by your side to take care of you."
Yan Rou buried her head in Yan Songping’s chest, shaking her head repeatedly: "It’s not Dad’s fault, and I’m doing really well, I’ve been doing well all these years."
"Dad, I’m Yan Rou’s husband, my na is Kang Yihong, it’s cold outside, let’s go inside the house!"
Kang Yihong first introduced himself to Yan Songping, then invited his father-in-law inside.
Yan Songping nodded: "Okay." Then he gently patted Yan Rou’s back again: "Let’s go, take Dad to you and your husband’s place to sit." Yan Rou finally stopped crying, lifted her head, and uttered an "Mm".
"Hello."
Kang Yihong and Yan Rou walked to the sides of Yan Songping, behind him followed two secretaries. When the group reached the center of the yard, Yan Songping saw Captain Kang’s family standing two or three steps away, warmly greeting them.
"Hello."
As the head of the family, Captain Kang spoke: "I am Xiao Hong’s grandpa, this is his mom, co on in, let’s sit inside." Raising his hand to invite Yan Songping into the main room, Captain Kang then introduced each family mber to Yan Songping, afterwards saying: "It’s quite cold along the way, let’s sit on the kang to chat."
Upon hearing this, Yan Songping responded with warmth and apology: "Can I speak with my Rourou first?"
Captain Kang was taken aback for a mont, then spoke: "Of course! Of course!"
Yan Rou: "Thank you, Grandpa!"
"Silly girl, why thank ? We’re all family, go on, take your Dad to your and Xiao Hong’s room to have a good chat." Captain Kang waved his hand, hearing Yan Songping also saying thank you to him, couldn’t help but wave his hand again: "No need to be formal."
...
Upon leading her father into the new bridal room, Yan Rou sniffled, looked at the father she hadn’t seen in nearly seven years, and said chokingly: "Dad, you’ve lost weight!"
"A little weight loss is good, makes a person look spirited."
Yan Songping with a smile and loving eyes said: "Tell Dad how you’ve been these years, no lying to Dad."
Tears fell from Yan Rou’s eyes, she nodded slightly, and imdiately recounted in detail her story of moving with her mom, then going to the Great Northwest for her stepsister.
Wiping the tears from her face, Yan Rou’s voice was a bit hoarse: "Dad, I don’t mind Mom caring more about the siblings from that family than , but I’m angry Mom wouldn’t let write to you, even wanted to change my surna to Uncle Xue’s."
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