Tang Yue was speaking and was just about to get up to fetch the luggage gift box when Ding Ling already pushed the luggage over. Ding Ling smiled and said, "Hello, I’m Ding Ling. This is a gift your mom bought for you. How about I help you open it?"
"Hello, Aunt Ding." Chenchen was about to agree when Zaozao stepped forward, puffed out his chest, and said, "Aunt Ding, we’ve grown up. We can open the gifts ourselves."
"Alright." Ding Ling smiled and didn’t say more; then she left with Tang Yue.
"Zaozao, I like Aunt Ding." Chenchen tilted her head to look at her brother, who was a few minutes older, and asked, "Why not let Aunt Ding stay with us?"
"I’m sure Mom and Dad are having a private conversation. How can we eavesdrop with Aunt Ding here?" Zaozao replied defensively.
Chenchen’s eyes, identical to Tang Yue’s big eyes, sparkled with excitement, as she agreed, saying, "You’re right."
Her big eyes twinkled as she said, "I know where we can eavesdrop."
Zaozao had an air of already knowing, skillfully climbing out the window of their room to the yard, then back into the room behind the living room, which was prepared for Zaozao and Chenchen. When they’re older, they’ll each have a separate room. The well-lit room only had a bed and some summer clothes for now.
They were small, crouching and sticking close to the wall, and could hear the voices in the living room.
"What happened exactly? If you don’t tell me, my heart can’t stop racing everywhere," Zhang Hualian had been on edge, saying, "How did Xiao Yang’s father get injured? Wasn’t he in Sea City? Did you go back there this time?"
Zhang Hualian speculated internally, thinking if something serious happened to Lian He, like a major illness or a car accident. Various guesses cropped up in her mind.
Tang Zhengde held Zhang Hualian’s hand, the warmth from his broad palm calmed Zhang Hualian’s anxious heart. Tang Zhengde handed a glass of water over and said, "Don’t worry, let the kids tell us slowly."
"Okay." Zhang Hualian took a sip of water; Tang Zhengde’s words indeed alleviated much of her anxiety.
Tang Yue didn’t dare to speak, fearing a scolding, and looked quietly at Meng Siyu.
Lian Qingyang also looked at Meng Siyu at this time. Meng Siyu was already Mom’s favorite son-in-law, and since he’s injured now, it would definitely be best for him to speak.
Meng Siyu cleared his throat, receiving the pleading eyes from the siblings, and said, "Mom, Dad, Xiao Yang’s father got injured while saving Xiao Yue."
"What?"
The second mouthful of water Zhang Hualian hadn’t had time to swallow was stuck, and she choked, tears squeezing out from her eyes.
"Xiao Yue, weren’t you in Su City choosing fabrics?"
Zhang Hualian, patting her chest, looked at Tang Yue, her emotions agitated.
Tang Zhengde gently patted her back, his face full of concern, asking, "How is Xiao Yang’s father now?"
"Dad, Mom, don’t worry. Xiao Yang’s father is out of danger and has been transferred to a hospital in Jing City." Meng Siyu’s steady voice reassured hearts, calming them down.
Meng Siyu continued, "A few days ago, Xiao Yue was kidnapped."

For all these years, Zhang Hualian saw with her own eyes how Lian He genuinely cherished their daughter and two grandchildren.

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