Chapter 74

"Yes, yes, yes, Father, Mother, eldest brother, second brother, little sister, please sit inside." At this moment, Zhang Laohan was like a raw recruit.

Meanwhile, Zhang Ping'an's eldest uncle and second uncle were both scrutinizing his father, secretly thinking that although this brother-in-law was not young, he did not look old.

Little did they know this was the result of Zhang Ping'an frequently bringing back Space Water and ingredients over the past two years; Zhang Ping'an's parents indeed looked younger than before, and the wrinkles on their faces had diminished.

The mother and her two children, who had been crying in each other's arms, calmed down, and the group went to the main hall to be seated; after some conversation, everyone grew much more familiar.

After Zhang Ping'an added tea for everyone, he sat on the side and listened quietly.

"Brother Zhang, back then I searched the road from Lu Province to Sijiucheng for two whole years; who would have thought this girl had walked to the foot of Sijiucheng all by herself?"

"After two years of searching without success, I extinguished my hopes, and in my despondency, the whole family moved to Beijiang. Perhaps if I hadn't left back then, we father and daughter could have met sooner."

"When I received the call in Beijiang from Sijiucheng, especially when I learned the news about Da Ni, I couldn't even believe it."

"Laizhong, I also want to thank you for taking such good care of Da Ni all these years."

"Father, you mustn't say that. Being able to marry Da Ni is the greatest stroke of luck in my life, not to mention that she has also borne me children."

"......"

This father really didn't know how to chat; the latter part could have been left unsaid. Sure enough, just as Zhang Laizhong finished speaking, he felt a chill down his spine.

"Ahem, in-law, this is all fate. Well, drink some tea." Zhang Dadan gave his son a subtle glare.

"Yes, yes, yes. I want to let Da Ni come home with us for a couple of days so the mother and her children can have a good talk."

"Fine, that is only right."

"Yes, yes, yes."

In the end, Dong Dani still went off with her maternal grandfather's family; they hadn't seen each other in nearly twenty years and had too much to say.

"They've left, Father. Mother is just going home to reminisce; she'll be back in a couple of days."

"You brat, didn't you say your maternal grandfather was just an ordinary retired old man? Where does this aura look like an ordinary old man?"

"Father, then you can go pick Mother up yourself in a few days."

"Ping'an, look at you being impatient again; I was just saying a couple of things to you."

"......"

Zhang Laoyezi simply couldn't bear to look at his eldest son; he was usually so steady, so why did he freeze up at critical moments?

At the same time, inside the Hospital, He Daqing's child was also born, a boy, named He Yuliang, which made He Daqing grin from ear to ear.

"Huairu, please take care of things here; I'm going home to stew some chicken soup for Pandi."

"No need, He. I know you weren't prepared, so I just stewed some chicken soup at home. You all go back to eat; I'll watch over things here," Zhang Xiaohua said, pushing the door open while carrying a lunch box.

"That works, sorry to trouble you, sister-in-law. I'll be back soon."

"Mm."

"Huairu, you go home to feed the child too."

"Okay."

When Qin Huairu returned home, she didn't even have time to eat; after the cold air dissipated from her body, she began to nurse the child.

Three days later, early in the morning, Zhang Ping'an and his father and grandfather carried gifts on the road to Sijiucheng, following the address left by his maternal grandfather two days prior to find a Siheyuan.

"Ping'an, this seems to be not far from our shop, right?"

"Mm, about three or five miles."

"Knock, knock, knock."

"Coming."

"Brother-in-law, Ping'an, Lanhua, you're here! Come in quickly. Father, Mother, brother-in-law is here."

"Come, brother-in-law, Ping'an, Lanhua, let me introduce you. This is my eldest sister-in-law Li Na, second sister-in-law Wang Hui, and my husband Liu Li."

"Eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, brother-in-law."

"Eldest aunt, second aunt, uncle-in-law." X2

Then Dong Erni introduced several of the younger generation: the three brothers from the eldest uncle's family, Dong Jianwen, Dong Jianwu, and Dong Jianjun, all of whom were older than Zhang Ping'an.

From the second uncle's family were the three siblings Dong Jianshe, Dong Jianguo, and Dong Jing, all older than Zhang Ping'an, and the two children from the little aunt's family, Liu Ju and Liu Weijun, also older than Zhang Ping'an. Zhang Ping'an had no choice but to call them all cousin and cousin-in-law.

"Cousin Ping'an, you are too thin."

At his age, Zhang Ping'an was relatively tall among all the juniors, but he didn't look the sturdiest; several of his cousins were almost all big, burly fellows.

"I like hunting in my spare time and eat a lot of meat, and I also get up to exercise every morning, so I grow fast."

"Oh? Ping'an, let's compare our grip strength."

"Fine." Seeing his cousins eager to try, Zhang Ping'an did not refuse.

Three minutes later, all six of them had been taken down.

"Good lad, you really have some skills. Are you interested in joining the army?"

"You old fool, Da Ni's family only has Ping'an as a male heir, and it doesn't fit the rules," his maternal grandmother said, glaring at him.

"Yes, yes, yes, I forgot about that." Dong Zhenxing looked at his five grandsons and one grandson-in-law who had all been bested, and asked out of a sudden interest in talent.

Compared to the relaxed and happy atmosphere on Zhang Ping'an's side, what Zhang Laohan faced was not so pleasant; without the protection of Zhang Ping'an's grandfather, the two brothers-in-law were going all out against him, and in the end, it was Zhang Ping'an's mother who came out to mediate.

"Alright, everyone go wash your hands, it's time to eat."

Subsequently, the whole family sat around two tables, and the topic of conversation was entirely on Zhang Ping'an's family.

"Laizhong, let's have a drink, brother."

"Yes, Uncle, your nephew also toasts you."

"Ping'an, I heard that you are not only working but also attending school?" Dong Laotou asked Zhang Ping'an, ignoring his two sons and grandsons who were plying Zhang Laizhong with alcohol.

"Yes, Grandfather. I have a relatively good memory, so school is very easy. As long as I pass the exams, the school doesn't restrict my freedom, and I have time for hunting and procurement."

"Hahaha, good lad, better than those cousins of yours."

Dong Zhenxing couldn't even remember how many times he had praised Zhang Ping'an since meeting him; this grandson was too excellent and had given him too many surprises, and he even looked at Zhang Laizhong much more favorably as a result.

Looking at the few grandsons still competing with Zhang Laizhong, he felt a bit disappointed in his heart, and at the same time decided to drill them well after returning to Beijiang.

The few juniors shivered for no reason and glanced at their grandfather suspiciously, but seeing Dong Zhenxing looking at Zhang Ping'an with a loving face, they felt relieved and continued to pour wine.

Zhang Ping'an's father usually drank Space Water and Tiger Bone Wine, so his physical fitness was not weaker than the few people present, but he could not withstand their wheel-battle, and soon became muddled; however, his two uncles had also drunk quite a lot and were both becoming muddled as well.

"Let's stop here for today, Dali, arrange for someone to take Da Ni and the others back."

"Alright, Dad."

"Da Ni, come over to play for two days after the New Year; we will also be returning to Beijiang soon."

"Alright, Dad and Mom."

Dong Dani knew that for her brother and sister-in-law to come back this time, they had likely used up several years' worth of vacation time, and they wouldn't be able to return again in the short term.

Her parents were getting old, and no one would be at ease letting them come back alone; she would also be giving birth in the coming year, making it difficult for her to get away for the next two years, which meant the next time they met would likely be two or three years from now.

"Grandpa and Grandma, we will come back to see you when we have time in the future."

"Good, good, good."

The family of four sat in the Jeep and returned home; Zhang Ping'an's father was still muddled, and although the road was bumpy, fortunately, he did not vomit.

"Thanks, comrade, take this pack of cigarettes to smoke."

"Sure, and don't call me comrade; I'm your second uncle's childhood friend Li Baoguo, working at the Military Control Commission. Call me Uncle Li; if you have anything in the future, just come find me."

"Sure, many thanks, Uncle Li."

"I'm off." Li Baoguo stepped on the gas and drove away dashingly.

Zhang Ping'an carried his father back to the room on his back, fed him a mouthful of Space Water, and let him sleep; his mother was also tired from the car ride and went to rest with Si Jie.

"Ping'an, your father is really high from drinking."

"Yes, Grandma, my father was happy today so he drank a few extra cups; he'll be fine after a sleep."

"Oh, don't forget to pour a glass of water by your father's bedside."

"Alright, Grandma."