Chapter 1250: Reunion
She Xiaoyun simply ignored these direct comments and retorted Lv Beiguang.
"Your brain really has issues. You know we are all worried about Xinyu.
You came back, we asked you, and what did you say? You said her family is doing quite well."
"Yes, their family is doing quite well."
For the first time, She Xiaoyun doubted her own judgment. Is this the man she’s liked for years?
It’s truly infuriating living with someone like this, you really need a strong heart, or else he’d drive you mad.
At this point, the dishes began to come out, even though it’s just potatoes, cabbage, and bean sprouts, it’s already pretty good.
Guodong and Chaoyang brought over the alcohol.
"By the way, Beiguang, what did you just say? What do you mean before leaving?" Hou Wenquan asked.
"I resigned today. Planning to live with the kids together.
After all, it’s just me alone, it’s the same wherever."
Everyone was stunned by this news and fell silent, all looking at him in shock.
Hao Shichao reacted, "Guodong, Jing Chu, you two must be filial to your dad. You have to understand, it’s extremely difficult to leave the place one has lived in at middle age.
Although people say ’change brings life’, at our age, we are reluctant to change our lifestyles."
Guodong and Jing Chu quickly came over, "Uncle Hao, don’t worry, he’s our dad. Because we can’t come back, we worry about him alone at home, so we made such a decision."
"Well, whatever your thoughts are, your dad is leaving his home to follow you. You know what kind of life he’s led because of you.
Now you’re grown up, and Guodong has a family. You should be able to understand your dad’s feelings."
"Yes, Uncle Hao is right."
Meng Fanxing sighed, "Beiguang, unfamiliar lands await. What will you do over there? You’ve lost your social security."
After working for so many years, losing the guarantee for his later years.
Lv Beiguang chuckled nonchalantly, "It’s nothing. It’s the same wherever. Being with the kids, I’m more than willing."
Everyone knew Lv Beiguang’s personality is very stubborn; since he’s decided and already resigned, no use saying more.
She Xiaoyun held Tingting in her arms; the little girl wasn’t shy at all, sitting quietly with someone she met for the first time.
"Xinyu, are they twins?"
Jiang Xinyu listened as the critiques of Wei Kaiyun finally ended. She breathed a sigh of relief.
Actually, this is why she hadn’t mentioned Wei Kaiyun before. Surely nobody would understand her.
"No."
"Is this little girl adopted?"
Jiang Xinyu nodded, "Sister She, how did you figure it out? Doesn’t Tingting look a bit like me?"
"There are some similarities, but Shi Xian and Feifei resemble you with their mouths and eyes."
The men weren’t interested in gossip, chatting casually and starting to eat.
Guodong came over to pour drinks for everyone, catching the attention of Wei Kaiyun.
Liu Yuwei recalled that Wei Kaiyun could drink extremely well. Director Liang once drank too much with Wei Kaiyun.
"Director Wei, have you quit drinking?"
"Yes, I stopped drinking a long time ago. You all go ahead."
Hao Shichao raised his eyebrows, "If Director Liang knows Director Wei is back, he surely would want to invite you for drinks."
"Then you guys here help me pass on a message to the directors; the day after tomorrow evening we’ll gather here, no need for me to call them."
Everyone nodded in agreement, this task was easy, tomorrow they’ll certainly inform their directors that Wei Kaiyun is back.
They all had good relations; back then, Wei Kaiyun helped each of them before.
Ding Shihong also wrapped up his work; as he entered, Wang Tongzhou stood up, offering his seat to Ding Shihong.
"No need, I’ll squeeze in." He said, pulling over a chair, sitting next to Wang Tongzhou.
"Everyone hurry up and eat, I’ve brought out all the nice goodies."
Liu Yuwei nodding with a smile, "Clearly, Brother Ding went all out."
"Indeed, knowing Xinyu would return, I started preparing early.
Xinyu, hurry and taste, this is my homemade roast chicken, and this sausage, it might not be as tasty as yours, but it’s quite popular."
"Brother Ding, the taste is already really good. It’s quite delicious indeed."
Lv Beiguang also agreed, "Brother Ding, for Guodong’s wedding, the same quality is needed."
"No problem, I’ve saved it. Rest assured, it’ll be just like this."
Everyone toasted and swapped cups, the atmosphere was quite enjoyable.
She Xiaoyun and Jiang Xinyu, while eating, fed the little children.
"Xinyu, the steamed egg custard will be ready soon."
"Haha, Brother Ding really pays attention."
"All family kids."
Wei Kaiyun, smiling, looked at Ding Shihong, "Director Ding, arrange a table for me tomorrow night?"
Jiang Xinyu immediately responded, "Yes, Brother Ding, tomorrow night I’m treating Mr. Qian and Vice Factory Director Yao to dinner; arrange a table for me."
"No problem, I’ll find a way."
"Brother Ding, don’t worry, tomorrow I’ll bring half a pig’s worth of pork, can’t manage fish, but I can also provide a few white-feather chickens, let’s have them over a few days here."
"That sounds great. Sis, you came back at the wrong time, I couldn’t replicate your chili sauce taste."
Jiang Xinyu thought to herself, it probably lacked soy sauce and MSG. But she couldn’t bring those out.
"Back then, I didn’t have time to return either.
Sister She, prepare three servings of intestines for me." Quickly changing the topic.
"I’ll give you three sets of offal, it’s settled for the cool dishes at Guodong’s wedding."
"Fine. Brother Ding, I’ll cook the offal."
"Alright, I’ll make roast chicken."
Everyone continued with the lively chat and laughter. Over there, Chaoyang sat beside Jing Chu, attentively noticing what she liked, and helping her with things out of reach.
Jing Chu didn’t feel anything special; it happened before too.
However, Li Xue certainly noticed Brother Chaoyang’s intentions. She nudged Guodong, signaling towards Jing Chu and the pair.
Guodong had long been aware, so he just smiled at his wife.
He wouldn’t intervene in this matter; Chaoyang is a good person, undeniably trustworthy, but Aunt Jiang was correct—Jing Chu needs a man with capability to protect her.
Chaoyang isn’t there yet; he must work hard himself.
Besides, Jing Chu isn’t acting any differently, so let things stay this way for now.
Old Yang was feeding Ah Bao egg custard while serving Zhao Xiaoli dishes.
Others didn’t recognize Old Yang, but Ding Shihong did; he knew this former black market leader here.
So, when he first entered, Ding Shihong was quite surprised.
Casually noticed him serving the mother and kid, contrasting the person who once severed someone’s finger—it wasn’t the same person at all.