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Yan Jinsu originally thought that after feeding the children, her husband would definitely return to the room to discuss the trip itinerary with her, but all she got was a kiss on the cheek from her little princess who said it was on behalf of her dad—
Upon hearing this, Yan Jinsu’s eyes brimmed with tears.
As another year has gone by, she and the children have been well taken care of, and now that her husband was gone, Yan Jinsu no longer wanted to stay in Beijing.
Having lived here for more than half a year, Yan Jinsu still preferred the simplicity of the county town of X, and the natural environment of her hometown, as opposed to Beijing’s surrounding walls being so heavy that it made her feel oppressed.
After her husband’s passing, Yan Jinsu took the children back to the Yan Family for a visit, shared a meal with several blood relatives, and then mentioned that she was planning to take the children back to their hometown.
Yan Xiqing had indeed been feeling down due to Yan Jinxian’s criminal charges, causing his health to suffer for a while, but at his age, what is there not to let go?
Once he thought things through, the family gradually regained their usual liveliness.
Especially since Qi Chunlan and Yan Jinsi returned, and Yan Jinsi’s health was good enough to be announced officially—that he’s recovered from his illness.
Previously tall and thin, after a year of rest, he had grown even taller and, most importantly, much more robust.
At a glance, no one would imagine that he had been an invalid for over ten years.
Yan Jinsu harbored no resentment, so she wasn’t too cold towards the Yan Family members, but with Qi Chunlan there, she couldn’t feel warmth in her heart either.
Fortunately, it was just two or three hours of interaction, and with the children’s innocent banter to amuse them, the time wasn’t too hard to endure.
Returning from the Yan Family the next day, Yan Jinsu announced her firm decision to take the children back to her hometown.
After all, she had given birth to children but had not yet shown them in her hometown. According to her in-laws’ wishes, she should pay homage to the ancestors at least once.
Moreover, since the twins had their celebration, it made no sense for the triplets not to have theirs.
Without Xie Jingchen, Yan Jinsu was still able to handle these matters according to the customs.
Upon hearing Yan Jinsu’s decision, Xie Tiesheng and Zhou Xiuhua were both happy and worried.
The Third Son’s Wife’s declaration clearly indicated that she was annoyed with the Third Son. Yet hearing that the Third Son’s Wife was willing to take the children back home made them genuinely happy.
Old folks always have the deeply ingrained belief that no matter where they are, leaves must return to their roots.
This being so, no one in the Xie Family opposed the idea. Zhou Zhenghui, seeing the situation and having not yet returned to Qingfeng Village for his own banquet, took this opportunity to accompany his Third Sister-in-law home.
It was like a double celebration.
Before leaving, Yan Jinsu accompanied her in-laws to visit the Zhou family, and both sets of parents had a good discussion about the official wedding banquet for the little aunt and Zhou Zhenghui, as well as details about the dowry and bride price.
In the end, the conversation was very satisfactory, and the Xie Family had no special requirements.
They only hoped that Zhou Zhenghui truly cared for Xie Jingzi, as that would be the best promise to their family.
With so many children to take, Yan Jinsu arranged two train compartments through the Zhou family’s contacts, which were just enough to accommodate all of the Xie Family members.
On the other side, Zhou Zhenghui took Xie Jingzi back to the hometown, accompanied by a few attendants.
Before leaving the siheyuan, Yan Jinsu privately inquired about the status of Nanny Chen and the two female guards.
Upon learning that they were willing to follow her back to the countryside, Yan Jinsu breathed a sigh of relief—she had feared that these three capable helpers would all reject her, and she wouldn’t know where to find suitable people to help her with the children at the last minute.
What surprised Yan Jinsu most was Wang Chunmei.
She had assumed that after Wang Chunmei had experienced the splendor of Beijing, the young girl would prefer to stay in the city to find a good husband.
Having lived in Beijing for nearly a year, her expectations for the ’city’ had already cooled down.
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