Chapter 84 Mistaken Daughter-in-law
On that starry night, Lu Xingchen and Su Qing leaned against each other under the grape trellis in the old courtyard, and time seemed to be particularly gentle here.
The night breeze gently sways the grape vines, bringing bursts of sweet scent.
They leisurely sipped tea and chatted about family matters.
The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on their bodies, as if covering them with a layer of silver gauze, making their figures appear particularly peaceful and harmonious in the night.
The interlaced grape vines seemed to be listening to their whispers, recording this warm moment.
The night sky is dotted with stars, just like the sparks jumping in their hearts, warm and bright.
At this moment, time seemed to stand still, and the tranquility around them made each other's heartbeats and the distant starry sky the only accompaniment.
Suddenly, the silence was broken by the sound of slow and steady footsteps.
Lu Wannian, the elderly father, walked out of the house.
The moonlight shone on his old face, and the traces of time revealed in the deep wrinkles seemed particularly warm and profound.
There was an indescribable complex emotion flashing in his eyes, his steps were a little hesitant, but his eyes were extremely firm.
He slowly walked to Lu Xingchen's side and looked at him intently, as if he wanted to condense all the longing and guilt of the past thirty years into this moment.
Lu Xingchen felt the weight of that gaze, and a trace of fluctuation gradually emerged in his eyes.
His lips trembled slightly, and he wanted to say something, but seemed unable to speak.
Lu Wannian finally spoke, his voice hoarse and full of emotion: "You are Xingchen, my son!" These words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Lu Xingchen's heart, making him unable to suppress the waves in his heart.
Lu Xingchen's body was visibly shaken, and tears silently fell. He slowly stood up, and the teacup in his hand fell to the ground, making a crisp shattering sound, but he seemed not to notice.
Lu Wannian stretched out his trembling hands and gently stroked Lu Xingchen's cheek, as if to confirm the truth of all this.
Tears had already wet their eyes, and they hugged each other tightly.
"Xingchen, my son, is that you?" Lu Wannian's voice was filled with indescribable tenderness and emotion.
His throat choked and he hugged Lu Xingchen tightly, his tears soaking his clothes.
After nearly thirty years of separation, the two finally recognized each other at this moment.
That feeling seemed to shake the whole world.
Everything around them was still, only the sounds of their heartbeats and breathing intertwined together, which was the proof of their blood connection and the indelible kinship in the world.
Su Qing looked at the father and son silently, her eyes full of respect and love.
Lu Wannian's recovery of his memory was indeed a great surprise, and it was also their greatest confidence and motivation for the future.
From the reservoir incident to now, the two of them have used each other and gradually developed feelings for each other. Especially today, the touching scene of the father and son recognizing each other deeply moved Su Qing.
Even an elderly man who had experienced 68 years of past life was deeply moved by the scene before him.
This is also what Su Qing lacked in her previous life. She died alone in her later years. She had no family affection at that time, and her relatives had left her very early.
She is used to seeing things from the perspective of a loner. She is as gentle as a silkworm at heart, but she always gives people the appearance of a hedgehog caught in a thorn.
So, today, she saw with her own eyes the father and son reuniting after more than 20 years of separation, and she truly felt that deep in her heart, there was a very soft spot that was being deeply moved.
The Lu Xingchen in front of him seemed so kind and pleasing to the eye at this moment.
There is no longer the suspicion, defensiveness and rejection that existed before.
His position in her heart was brought closer.
However, at this warm moment, new twists and turns appeared in Lu Xingchen's emotional world.
Ye Lingshuang's figure appeared in his mind like a ghost, and her entanglement made him feel irritated.
During this period, while Su Qing was busy with production and planting and night school review, Ye Lingshuang seized the opportunity and came to the small courtyard every day, either bringing sweet soup or food, taking good care of Lu Wannian and asking about his well-being.
She even lied to Lu Wannian and said that she was Lu Xingchen's wife.
In her previous life, Ye Lingshuang's ambition was realized, and she and Lu Xingchen were indeed husband and wife for a lifetime.
Lu Wannian actually developed an inexplicable liking for Ye Lingshuang as she was being attentive to an amnesiac. The moment he regained his memory, he was certain in his heart that Ye Lingshuang was his daughter-in-law.
This result is quite embarrassing and annoying.
Lu Xingchen tried to get rid of this idea from Lu Wannian's mind, but this was easier said than done.
Su Qing has used the same tactics against others many times. The leader of the female educated youth team and the quota for returning to the city were both taken away, and she was even given a serious punishment.
But Ye Lingshuang was like an annoying fly, always buzzing around him and could not be driven away.
Every time when Su Qing's career was going a little smoothly, he would always think of various conspiracies to obstruct and sabotage it.
I must find an opportunity to give her a good beating and completely eliminate her arrogance.
At the same time, Li Guobiao, as the team leader of the educated youth, and the educated youth are about to return to the city, and he is also about to leave Hongxing Village.
Before he left, his desire for Su Qing burned like a flame in his heart. He decided to take advantage of Su Qing's celebration banquet to realize his ambition.
At the celebration banquet, people from Hongxing Village gathered together, with laughter and joy intertwined.
Su Qing's drinking capacity made everyone look at her in awe. She was like a female general on the battlefield, able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, looking very heroic.
However, beneath this joyful appearance, Li Guobiao and Ye Lingshuang's plans were brewing in secret.
As the night deepened, the banquet reached its climax.
Just when Li Guobiao took off his clothes and prepared to do something indecent, Su Hang, Lin Yuetong and others arranged by Su Qing suddenly appeared.
They came like a divine force descending from the sky and quickly caught Li Guobiao red-handed.
Li Guobiao's attempt burst like a bubble, and he was taken to the police station to face legal sanctions.
This incident caused trouble to the relationship between Lu Xingchen and Su Qing.
But they were not defeated by the difficulties, but chose to understand and support each other.
Their relationship becomes stronger in the wind and rain, just like the starry sky, which remains as bright as ever even after going through the storm.
Su Qing proposed a series of new development plans, including the establishment of a silk production base.
She hopes to further promote the economic development of Hongxing Village and bring new vitality to this once impoverished village.
However, just as Lu Xingchen and Su Qing's relationship was sublimating, a piece of bad news came like a bolt from the blue - a fire broke out at the silk production base.
Flames shot up into the sky and smoke billowed, illuminating the entire night sky and the frightened faces of the villagers.
At this moment, the quiet village fell into unprecedented tension and chaos.