Chapter 1283: Chapter 1282: Welcome Back After Successful Studies
The next day, the Luo Family got up bright and early, had a quick breakfast, and left the house.
Luo Siyuan, with his wife and child, went to pick up the guests at the Yang Family, while the others headed directly to the second courtyard.
When they arrived at the Yang Family’s place, the Old Couple Yang had finished their preparations, and the youngest daughter of the second branch, Yang Shuning, was also standing in the courtyard.
Xiao Ya came in with a smile: “Professor Yang, Professor Feng, Siyuan and I have come to pick you up.”
At that moment, Yang Shuning looked towards her grandparents with a meaning in her eyes that couldn’t be clearer.
But the old couple acted as if they hadn’t seen her, and Feng Shumin dusted off non-existent dust from her clothes: “Shuning, are you leaving now, or will you leave in a bit?”
Just as Yang Shuning was about to ask if she could go with them, she heard Luo Siyuan, who was talking to his grandfather, say with a smile: “Professor Yang, please don’t be polite. Our family came here specifically to pick you both up.”
After hearing this, Yang Shuning felt it inappropriate to ask if she could join them too and looked at her grandmother with some displeasure: “Then I’ll head back home first.”
After speaking, she directly left the courtyard.
She found out yesterday that her grandparents’ young apprentice was coming back to the country, and had wanted to tag along to make some connections, but it seemed like her grandparents deliberately ignored the opportunity to invite her, which really annoyed her.
Feng Shumin locked the door and then got into the car with the others, heading straight for the second courtyard.
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Luo Qiao and the others had dinner on the plane and fell asleep. When they awoke, the sky was lit with a glorious dawn.
Yanyan exclaimed excitedly: “Mommy, look outside, it’s so beautiful.”
Luo Qiao smiled while stroking her daughter’s head: “It’s indeed beautiful. In a few hours, we’ll be landing.”
Yanyan asked: “Mommy, is daddy coming to pick us up today?”
Luo Qiao looked at her daughter’s adorable little face: “He hasn’t seen you for a whole year, he must be missing you.”
After breakfast on the plane, the little ones started to get lively. Xiao Yu switched seats with his sister: “Mommy, look at those clouds, they’re just like cotton candy, too bad we can’t eat them.”
Luo Qiao smiled at her sweet son: “When we get back to Capital City, mommy will buy cotton candy for Xiao Yu, okay?”
Xiao Yu nodded with a smile: “Okay, mommy, I also want a sugar figurine.”
Luo Qiao thought for a moment: “You usually get sugar figurines at temple fairs. I’m not sure where to find them normally. When we’re back in Capital City, let’s ask daddy if he knows where to get one, okay?”
Xiao Yu beamed with joy: “Okay!”
The plane landed on time. Looking out the window, Luo Qiao silently said to herself: “We’re back.”
They had more luggage this time, so it took quite a while to collect it all. When their group emerged, Lu Yichen came forward with flowers in hand, greeting Luo Qiao: “Wife, welcome back with your academic success.”
The little ones initially wanted to cause mischief, but were scooped up by their uncles, receiving lots of cuddles and kisses.
Luo Qiao smiled at Lu Yichen: “Brother Chen, I am back, thank you for the flowers.”
To their surprise, representatives from Beijing Medical University were also present, holding flowers: “Dr. Luo, welcome back to the country.”
Luo Qiao responded with a smile: “Thank you, I appreciate you making the trip.”
After a few polite exchanges, they said: “We won’t disturb your family reunion. We’ll talk more when you come to the university.”
Once they left, the children regained their freedom and ran to Lu Yichen: “Daddy, hug!”
Lu Yichen lifted Huang Hongye onto his shoulders for a piggyback ride and then picked up Gu Hongrui and Lu Hongyu, not forgetting to call out: “Yanyan, Yueyue, let’s go.”
After Luo Qiao greeted her brothers who came to pick her up, they all walked out of the airport, chatting and laughing.
Together, they formed quite a spectacle at the airport, turning heads left and right.
Lu Yichen couldn’t stop smiling; he could finally enjoy the warmth of having his wife and kids altogether, no longer having to live alone.
Yanyan and Yueyue joined He Qing in Luo Xuyan’s car, Rong Daniang and Yang Shuning got into Luo Siyuan’s car, which also held some of their luggage.
Luo Qiao and the triplets got into Lu Yichen’s car, and four vehicles left the parking area.
Over at the second courtyard, Jinyuan Garden had sent over a chef to cook, and the Gu family and Lu family, along with the Yuan family, had all arrived too. Everyone was eagerly awaiting, truly missing them after a year apart.
As the cars stopped at the front door, all the family members came running out.
Zhou Guifang embraced Luo Qiao: “It’s good that you’re back, good that you’re back. Now we don’t have to be apart anymore.”
Luo Qiao hugged her grandmother back: “Yes, I am back. From now on, I won’t have to leave you again.”
Then, the children were eagerly picked up and cuddled, creating a lively and heartwarming scene.
Neighbors also came over to join in the excitement. Luo Qiao distributed chocolates she brought back from abroad to everyone and said: “Feel free to come over and visit whenever you have time.”
Everyone laughed and agreed before dispersing, and the family returned to the courtyard in high spirits.
Today, with the large number of guests, there were nearly eight tables set up. It was midday, and after a bit of mingling, everyone started to take their seats in preparation for the meal.