If Han Yi were just a regular kid, that would be fine, and not acknowledging him wouldn’t matter. But he is so exceptional that it’s hard to let go and have him take soone else’s surna.
Han Yi and Xiao Wan are unaware of what i Shuping is thinking. The couple left the courtyard gate and caught a tram heading to Tianann, arriving a little after eleven.
Around them, there were vendors selling candied haws, rice cakes, and crispy pastries. Lin Wan wanted to eat everything she saw.
Han Yi bought one of everything for her, his hands full of food. Lin Wan ate a bite of this and that, savoring each delicious morsel.
"Did we co to visit Tianann, or to just eat?"
"If it weren’t for you, if we could get up earlier, perhaps we could have played inside for a while."
"Alright, alright, it’s my fault, Xiao Wan. Don’t you think between these two things, being together is the most important? After all, ti waits for no one; Tianann won’t run away and we have plenty of ti later on. When Little Star grows up, I’ll bring you guys here again."
Lin Wan laughed and glanced at him. They didn’t wait long before Mom and the others drove over.
Although they didn’t go inside, taking a picture at Tianann was good enough to mark the visit.
The family took a group photo at the entrance of Tianann. Then i Lang Jun drove them to a nearby private restaurant, as the state-run ones were closed for holidays.
By the ti they arrived, the small private restaurant was already packed. "Their business is really thriving," Lin Wan remarked.
"I say, why don’t you and your mom move to Capital City? Look at this small shop’s business — if your large hot pot restaurant moved here, its business would surely be even better. Then I could see you both every day and help take care of Little Star. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?" Liang Qian sincerely wished for Liang Hongi’s family to move there.
"Ai Yi is in S City; Brother is in the S City Governnt. Wherever they are, my mom and I are there. Our household registration is there, so we’ve settled there for now. But... what Mom said makes sense; once we go back, Mom and I can consider opening a larger restaurant here in Capital City. It’s feasible."
Liang Qian found Lin Wan’s rationale reasonable. Her husband and brother were over there, so moving wasn’t sothing to be done lightly.
However, Liang Qian pondered about discussing with Old i about possibly transferring Xiao Yi and Ah Hui over here.
i Lang Jun knew Han Yi, and the two frequently went on missions together. Of course, Han Yi’s missions weren’t the team’s command; he’s rely a striker, usually following i Lang Jun, the team leader. They have great rapport.
Lin Yinghui had just touched the political scene, learning a lot after six months. Recently, going out with i Lang Jun, he t many friends in Capital City, contrasting his lively deanor with when he first arrived.
While the four n were happy, they dared not drink. The als there were quite good, and the family enjoyed them thoroughly. After a brief rest in the restaurant, i Shuqing took them to visit the Forbidden City.
The group included two sons, daughter, son-in-law, all handso and outstanding, each standing out. Walking together attracted many glances.
The happiest were undoubtedly i Shuqing and his partner, suddenly gaining a pair of children, grinning widely all year. Watching the kids laughing and chatting, full of harmony, i Shuqing bead with pride, "Wonderful, children all around, this is true happiness. Comparing to Old Lin, a solitary man, I’m definitely much happier."
"Co on, he’s having a hard ti; he just hasn’t married all these years. If things were normal, maybe he’d also have plenty of kids now."
"Old Lin is unlucky. Previously, during the war, he was sharper than . If he hadn’t gone... got injured and returned, his current position wouldn’t be lower than mine."
"Hey, isn’t Old Lin considering finding soone else?" Liang Qian had t Lin Guozhi once; a man in mid-life, dignified and looked quite good, about Hongi’s age, seemingly quite suitable.
Though she thought this way, she dared not speak it out, worrying that the Lin Family might disapprove, especially since Hongi had no family background and ca with two children. Lin Guozhi, a bachelor with family and influence — n at forty are said to bloom, such a man could easily find a never-married young woman.
"I called him earlier this year; that guy is now in S City District. He’s estimated not to return to Z City for the New Year, for fear of introductions at ho. He still insists he’s married, so I scold him for being narrow-minded. Even if married, no news for years ans she’s likely remarried. Only a fool would wait for him all this ti. Besides, whether he can rember is another matter—it’s a distant prospect. This is his downside: too stubborn."
"It’s a pity," Liang Qian wasn’t feeling sorry for Lin Guozhi’s forgetfulness but for Liang Hongi. She thought soone as good as Hongi deserved an excellent match. Finding soone suitable after such difficulty, but he wasn’t interested; the problem is, Hongi foolishly plans to live alone with her children without considering finding soone.
Sigh...
...
Far away in S City, Liang Hongi was enjoying a hot pot al with Min Qinggu at ho. Little Star was sleeping soundly nearby.
Xiao Gu was an orphan, renting in a tubular building, and except visiting the orphanage kids during the New Year, he had little else to do.
Thus, Liang Hongi invited Xiao Gu to spend the New Year with her. From yesterday to today, Min Qinggu dined at Liang Hongi’s ho.
...
Lin Wan and the group spent the day outside, returning ho so tired that her legs felt like lead, especially after being worn out by Han Yi for hours in the morning and nonstop strolling in the afternoon. Upon getting ho, she didn’t want to move, just collapsing onto the bed.
Liang Qian chose not to cook and had i Lang Jun buy several dishes back from a restaurant, while she simply prepared two kinds of soup at ho. Since it was rare for everyone to be together, a hearty al was in order.
Han Yi has a task tomorrow, so he couldn’t drink much alcohol. i Shuqing and his sons, being military personnel, abstained from heavy drinking during holidays, having just a few sips.
While the n drank, they chatted over matters of mutual concern. anwhile, Lin Wan and Liang Qian sat aside, eating while watching TV.
The family talked and laughed until after eight, then washed up and went to bed.
"Where do you have duty tomorrow?"
"Not far."
Lin Wan knew he wouldn’t say, so she didn’t press further, cuddling him without wanting to let go. Han Yi, having had a little drink, was right beside her, the fragrance of alcohol stirring Lin Wan’s emotions. Having not seen his wife for half a year, Han Yi certainly wouldn’t miss this rare chance. As Lin Wan snuggled closer, Han Yi suddenly sprang to his feet, rubbing against her legs over their clothes.
"Only two more days, two days and the task will end. I’ll take you around Capital City, then we’ll head back to see Little Star."
"Mm. How long can you stay?"
"Till school starts. No tasks during regular days, I’ll co back to see you guys on holidays."
"Mm." Lin Wan, her hair down, was slightly flushed under Han Yi’s embrace.
"Wifey, you’re truly beautiful," he said, giving her nose a soft kiss before moving to her enticing lips.
For the young couple, tonight promised to be another sleepless night...
Han Yi got up just past six in the morning, and Lin Wan rose even earlier to prepare breakfast for everyone.
Lin Wan made dumplings for Han Yi, which he quickly ate before changing into his uniform and leaving straight away.
Today was the second day of the New Year, a ti when families visit the wife’s family, and Liang Qian’s family lived in Capital City. With her husband and son both on break, there was no missing it this year.
Today, only Lin Yinghui and Lin Wan were left at ho. Shi Lan finally thoughtfully gave her a call.
"Considering it’s New Year, I worried about disturbing you. Are you free today? Let’s go for a stroll."
"What about your Ning Jiang?"
"Out on a mission, said he’d be back today, likely evening. I’ve been bored in the guesthouse, heard Dashilan is quite lively, let’s check it out."
"Mm, sounds good."
They set a eting point and hung up, hurriedly dressing, grabbing her money, and stepping out eagerly.
Lin Yinghui, feeling unwell from yesterday’s drinking, didn’t join them.
...
"Have you been staying at the guesthouse lately? How did you eat for New Year’s Eve?"
"Dining out at restaurants these days, Capital City also has private restaurants open for the holiday."
"You’ve been eating at restaurants every day?"
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