That day, Chen Xi arrived at the doorstep, arms laden with gifts, eager to find the children to play with. But to his surprise, the Su family had already left for their summer holiday back in their hometown.
Undeterred, he quickly sought permission from his brother and sister-in-law, bought a train ticket, gathered some cash, and decided to head to Guangcheng himself.
The day after Gu Zi and the family arrived in Guangcheng, An Yun and her husband went all out, shopping for the finest ingredients to throw a lavish welcome feast.
An Yun's face stretched into a grin so wide it seemed impossible to close, the kind of joy that comes from a rare, bustling family reunion. The lively chatter, the clatter of dishes, the happy children running about—all of it felt like a perfect portrait of prosperity and warmth.
