The Chu Qing couple had long been waiting outside the train carriage, and seeing their three children return safely, Chu Qing’s face glowed with tenderness.
"Mom, I missed you so much." Xiaonian tossed her luggage to Xiaoyan and ran towards Chu Qing, snuggling into her embrace.
"Mom." Xiaofeng and Xiaoyan called out in unison.
"You must be tired from the trip, let’s go home and take a bath first. Tonight, we’ll go out for dinner as a family," Chu Qing gathered her three children around her, her face full of smiles.
In middle age, the happiest thing is to have one’s children safe and healthy.
Before, there were lingering thoughts, and whenever Chu Qing thought of her eldest daughter, she would become melancholy. Now that her eldest daughter had returned to her side, it was certainly a joyful reunion.
Xiaofeng had not gone back with the Quan Family, she asked her parents to take her directly to the Gu Family.
After more than ten days, she missed the boy and girl twins dearly.
Chu Qing, of course, understood and gave her a location to come to later.
"Mommy." Gu Xiaobao was playing in the yard, and upon seeing his mother enter the house, he waved his little hands, very happy.
Not even a year old, and after being separated from Xiaofeng for so long, he recognized his own mother instantly, which was quite remarkable.
Xiaofeng handed her luggage to someone nearby and opened her arms to pick up Xiaobao, kissing her on the face: "Gu Shujun, you really did miss mommy."
"Bao Bao missed Mommy, too." Gu Xiaobao giggled happily.
Yan Junmei came over with Dabao, her face beaming: "You’re back."
"Mom." Xiaofeng stood up, taking over Dabao: "You’ve had a hard time these days."
"They’ve been very good and didn’t fuss." After spending these days with the twins, Yan Junmei’s affection for them had truly reached her heart: "Dabao is quiet and Xiaobao is sweet, my days have been so joyful."
Yan Junmei realized that her own twins were different from other children. Other children this age were usually very troublesome, but her twins were not.
Dabao could clearly express his thoughts, and Xiaobao was especially endearing.
Such treasures were like gifts from heaven to her.
"It’s good that Mom doesn’t find them troublesome." Xiaofeng said with a smile: "My mom got me lots of local specialties from the countryside to let you try."
"My mother-in-law is really thoughtful."
After showering, Xiaofeng picked up the twins and went to the private room that Chu Qing had reserved for dinner.
Upon seeing Xiaoyan, Gu Xiaobao wanted to be held, leaving Xiaonian feeling neglected to one side, which made her quite unhappy.
Luckily, she still had Gu Dabao to play with.
Although Gu Dabao was aloof, not talkative, and would occasionally roll his eyes at her, Gu Dabao was handsome, and such a good-looking child could potentially break the hearts of many girls as he grew up.
In the meantime, Xiaofeng took a trip to the restroom.
As she passed by a certain private room, she heard a woman’s coquettish voice: "Dragon King, I toast to you. Our master said, starting today, we are officially partners."
Feifei raised her glass to toast the Dragon King, who only lifted his glass symbolically and took a slight sip.
"Dragon King." Wolfman also raised his glass: "This toast is to celebrate our pleasant cooperation, from now on, we are partners. I believe that with our capabilities, we can definitely divide up the power in the Imperial Capital."
Xiaofeng smiled and without lingering, headed to the restroom.
Coming out of the restroom, she suddenly found herself shrouded in darkness, as someone’s figure enveloped her and pulled her into a hidden spot.
The scent on the person was familiar, so Xiaofeng just obediently followed.
Ye Cheng pressed against her, his voice gently murmuring: "You’re back."
"Yeah." Xiaofeng responded softly.
"Then I’ll come home to sleep tonight."
Xiaofeng laughed softly, the statement itself didn’t seem funny, but it amused her: "The moment I return, you can’t wait to rush home, are you missing me in your heart?"
In the darkness, whether there was light in Ye Cheng’s eyes or not, Xiaofeng couldn’t see, but she could feel the strong and forceful beat of his heart.
This heartbeat gave her peace of mind.
Ye Cheng cupped her chin, caressing in the darkness: "If so, are you very pleased inside?"
He indeed longed for her return, and upon learning that she would dine here tonight, he arranged to have his dinner here as well.
Then he took the opportunity to spend a few tender minutes with her.
"It’s okay." Xiaofeng wrapped one arm around him, placing her hand on his chest: "Then come back early tonight."
Hearing her words, Ye Cheng felt an itch in his heart and the urge to take her then and there.
But he simply pulled her head down and gave her a light kiss, a tenderness that also carried a sense of urgency.