Chapter 215 Return to Linhai
In the evening, as the sun sets, a brilliant fiery cloud appears on the horizon, like a colorful painting.
The sun gradually sets behind the mountain, and its afterglow casts a light on the earth, giving people a feeling of warmth and tranquility.
It was time to set off back to Linhai City. Lan Ning got on the car early and sat there quietly waiting.
She stared quietly at the scenery outside the window, with no expression on her face.
Lan Yonggui and Wu Jun were chatting with their aunt and others in the yard. They greeted each other, talked and laughed, and enjoyed this moment of leisure time.
The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, creating mottled light and shadows, making people feel extremely comfortable and cozy.
Lan Yaoxia and Lan Zijie stood beside their parents and said goodbye to their relatives with a smile.
Grandma and grandpa also walked over slowly, their faces filled with kind smiles and their eyes revealing their deep love for their children.
Wu Yuanyan tried to persuade them to stay a few more days.
"It's a rare opportunity for you to come back, why don't you spend a few more days here?" There was a hint of reluctance in Wu Yuanyan's voice.
Wu Jun smiled and replied, "Dad, don't worry! We will come back often."
"If you have time, you can also come to Linhai City to see us!"
Grandma looked at Wu Jun and smiled, "Ah! You girl."
She sighed softly, her eyes full of love and reluctance, and then said: "It's too short to come back for just one day. Listen to mom and stay a few more days."
Lan Yonggui was well aware of the deep affection his mother-in-law had for his wife.
After all, they haven't seen each other for more than 20 years, and one can imagine how much the mother-in-law misses and cares about her daughter.
So I can understand my mother-in-law's desire to let my wife stay longer.
However, as a son, Lan Yonggui was well aware of the importance of his father's upcoming birthday and needed to rush back home to take care of related matters.
So I could only stand up and explain to my mother-in-law: "Mom, don't worry."
“We will have many opportunities to come back in the future.”
"This time it's just because my father's birthday is coming up, so I have to hurry home to prepare."
"I won't be in such a hurry next time."
After hearing her son-in-law's explanation, the grandmother nodded helplessly, expressing her understanding, and reminded him: "Well, you must take good care of yourselves, and remember to come back to see mom when you are free."
Wu Jun smiled and nodded, agreeing to his mother's request.
Although she wanted to stay, she also understood that her husband had a heavy responsibility and could not delay her father's birthday celebration.
She could only decide to leave with her husband first and come back to visit her mother when she has free time in the future.
Lan Yonggui also smiled and said to his father-in-law Wu Yuanyan: "Father-in-law, the sixth day of next month is my father's birthday. I hope you can come and show your support then."
His tone was lighthearted and his eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Hearing his son-in-law's invitation, Wu Yuanyan nodded with a slight smile on his face.
Although there had been some unpleasant things between them in the past, those were more than 20 years ago, and time had long since washed away those conflicts.
Nowadays, the relationship between him and Lan Yonggui has become harmonious.
"Okay, okay, tell your father for me that I will definitely go there."
The relationship between him and Lan Wenda was very tense at that time, even to the point of being on the verge of a fight, so he had always been firmly opposed to Wu Jun and Lan Wenda's son being together.
However, now that the grandchildren have grown up, it is time to let go of the past.
He looked at his two grandsons, Lan Yaoxia and Lan Zijie, with deep love in his eyes.
I asked jokingly, "Has your grandfather ever said anything bad about your grandpa?"
Lan Zijie smiled and shook his head, and replied, "No."
In fact, how could he possibly say these things?
After all, since childhood, his grandfather has been instilling in them an idea - their mother no longer has a family.
It was not until the day before yesterday that Lan Zijie learned about the existence of his grandparents.
Therefore, such words should never be spoken.
But this was not considered a lie, after all, grandpa never said anything bad about grandpa.
We almost never even talked about my mother's family.
Wu Yuanyan listened to this and asked suspiciously, "Has your grandfather never mentioned your grandfather?"
Lan Zijie was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect his grandfather to be so sensitive.
Lan Yaoxia noticed that the atmosphere was a little off, so she said appropriately: "Grandpa, my grandfather has collected a lot of precious wines, I'll treat you to a good drink later."
Hearing his grandson's words, Wu Yuanyan threw his head back and laughed, with a hint of pride and happiness in his laughter.
"Haha, I know for sure that your grandfather loves to drink, but I'm just afraid that he's stingy and won't give it to you, grandpa!"
Lan Yaoxia smiled and said, "No, Grandpa."
Wu Yuanyan continued, "My grandfather also visited your home when he was young. Your grandfather was very stingy."
"Every time I went there, he would put away the wines that were over a hundred years old and bring some wines that were several decades old to treat grandpa."
Lan Yaoxia really didn't expect this to happen, so she could only speak with a little embarrassment: "Don't worry, Grandpa, we will definitely bring out all the good wines for my grandfather's birthday this time, so you can drink as much as you want."
Wu Yuanyan nodded with satisfaction: "Well, that's good."
"But your grandfather is also an interesting person, alas..."
As if remembering something, Wu Yuanyan sighed.
"On your birthday, I will definitely taste your grandfather's collection of fine wine to see if it is really that delicious."
Lan Yaoxia responded with a smile: "I believe Grandpa will like it."
Lan Ning sat in the car waiting bored, and her mood gradually became irritable.
She really couldn't understand what they could talk about for so long.
She shook her head, put on her headphones again, closed her eyes, and immersed herself in the wonderful world of music.
At the same time, Wu Chaohao walked up to Lan Yaoxia, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Remember to come and play with us when you have time!"
Lan Yaoxia nodded to show her agreement.
Then, Lan Yaoxia turned around and said to all the relatives present: "On the sixth day of next month, my grandfather will celebrate his sixty-fifth birthday!"
“Everyone is welcome to join us!”
Upon hearing the news, everyone expressed their willingness to go and congratulate.
About half an hour later, Lan Yonggui and Wu Jun got into the car with their two sons.
On the way, Wu Jun started nagging Lan Ning again.
"Don't do this anymore, big sister."
“I always stay alone and don’t say hello to my relatives.”
"Your grandparents have looked for you several times, but you didn't come out. Why do you stay in the house all day?"
Lan Ning was still wearing her headphones and couldn't hear what her mother said at all.