"Yeah." Zhang Youbin nodded and said, "I'll be there in two days."
"Ah? Are you in such a hurry?" Chen Ruoran asked nervously, "Then when will you come back?"
"I will come back often if I have time." Zhang Youbin said with a smile.
"That's good." Chen Ruoran chuckled softly: "Don't forget, you still owe me a meal. Don't wait until the New Year before you can cash it in."
Zhang Youbin smiled and said: "Don't talk about one meal, even ten or a hundred meals will definitely be fulfilled, don't worry."
Chen Ruoran was very satisfied, and involuntarily leaned closer to Zhang Youbin, with his mouth only about one centimeter away from his ear, and said softly: "I will go to the company to work in a few days, and I will often have business with China Shipping.
If I go there, don’t say you don’t have time when I come to see you.”
Zhang Youbin smiled calmly and promised: "Don't worry, as long as you go, I will cover all the one-stop services including food, accommodation and entertainment."
"That's pretty much it." Chen Ruoran said with a happy smile.
Chen Ruoran's mother on the other side took advantage of the chat between Zhang Jiadong and her husband to see Zhang Youbin and Chen Ruoran's intimate behavior, but she felt very comforted in her heart. She didn't care about Zhang Youbin's family background, as long as he was no longer a gangster and could give her daughter happiness.
It was enough because she could see how much her daughter loved the man beside her. As a mother, she only hoped that her daughter could find her own happiness.
Seeing that it was almost time to eat, Chen Ruoran's mother made a very sincere invitation: "Old General, I have prepared dinner. Let's have some at home tonight."
Zhang Jiadong said hurriedly: "No, no, I won't bother you. Let's go back to eat."
Chen Ruoran's mother said: "I heard that Ruoran said you were coming over, so I specially prepared dinner. Let's have some at home."
Chen Ruoran also said respectfully: "Grandpa Zhang, just eat at home. It's your first time and Zhang Youbin's coming to our house. How can we feel complacent if we don't go back without a meal?" Then,
Chen Ruoran shook Zhang Youbin's arm and asked coquettishly: "Zhang Youbin, are you right?!"
Zhang Youbin hesitated for a moment and said to Zhang Jiadong: "Grandpa, why don't we go back to eat."
Chen Ruoran's father also struck a chord while the iron was hot: "My child's mother has prepared meals. If you don't mind, you can eat some at home."
Zhang Jiadong smiled and said cheerfully: "Okay! I'll spare your trouble."
"No trouble, no trouble." Chen Ruoran's mother smiled and said, "I'll get ready right now. I'll be fine soon."
At this moment, Zhang Youbin's phone rang. It was Qimei calling from the United States. It was morning in the United States. Zhang Youbin answered the phone in surprise and asked: "Xinran, is there anything wrong with calling so early?"
Qimei hesitated for a moment and then said: "Third brother, sister-in-law knows about Brother Feng and her parents."
Zhang Youbin asked in surprise: "She knew? How did she know?"
Qimei said: "My sister-in-law has been suspicious since she came to the United States, but she has never been able to remember what happened. I just got up and heard my sister-in-law crying in the room. It turns out that she understands everything..."
"How is your sister-in-law feeling now?" Zhang Youbin asked anxiously.
"The mood is very low, but my sister-in-law is well prepared this time, so it's not like the first time." Qimei answered truthfully.
"Bring sister-in-law and Nana back as soon as possible. Be sure to keep an eye on her and don't let her do anything stupid again."
"Yes!" Qimei said, "I have already booked today's flight tickets and will take them back soon."
"Okay, keep an eye on my sister-in-law and don't let anything happen to her. We'll talk about it when we come back if anything happens!"
"Okay then, let's do this first."
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Youbin felt a little worried. Tian Lin was an extremely weak woman, and her heart was also very fragile. This time, he remembered the tragic facts that were difficult to accept, and Zhang Youbin was worried that something would happen to her again.
At this time, Chen Ruoran asked from the side: "Xinran is coming back?"
Zhang Youbin nodded and said: "The plane will arrive in a few hours tomorrow."
"I haven't seen her for a while. Is she okay now?" Chen Ruoran asked with concern.
Zhang Youbin smiled at her and said, "It's pretty good, but my sister-in-law is a little not so good."
"What's wrong?" Chen Ruoran asked in surprise. She naturally knew that Tian Lin had committed suicide.
"My sister-in-law committed suicide and suffered selective amnesia after she woke up. However, she may have found too many doubts recently and remembered what happened back then..." Zhang Youbin said helplessly.
Chen Ruoran's face was full of surprise, and then he said with great pity: "She is so pitiful, she has to go through the same pain twice..."
"Hey..." Zhang Youbin felt depressed for a while and said, "Let's wait until she comes back. I think this time she won't be as irrational as last time."
Zhang Jiadong, who was sitting opposite, asked: "Jingjing, is your sister coming back?"
Zhang Youbin nodded and said, "There is also the sister-in-law I told you about, and my goddaughter."
"Oh." Zhang Jiadong said with a smile: "Then let's arrange for them to live at home. There are two empty rooms upstairs. If that doesn't work, I can go to the compound next door and get another apartment."
"No need." Zhang Youbin refused with a smile: "It's not appropriate for them to live in the military area. It's not convenient to get in and out."
"Then where are you going to let them live?" Zhang Jiadong asked.
"Chen Feng's previous villa is still there. If my sister-in-law can't accept that place then, let's buy another one. I'm still thinking about a question. Who will take care of them when I go to Zhonghai, or let them go with me?
Zhong Hai is fine, they don't have any relatives now anyway." Zhang Youbin thought for a while and said.
Zhang Jiadong reminded: "You have to know that you are not going to Zhonghai for a vacation. Isn't it appropriate to take them with you?"
Zhang Youbin was a little hesitant. In fact, this was indeed the case. Even he himself didn't know how deep the water in Zhonghai was. Taking them with him would only increase the danger for them.
"Let's wait until they come back and see what they mean."
…
It didn't take long for Chen Ruoran's mother to bring out all the meals she had prepared. They were all home-cooked dishes made by herself. After Chen Ruoran's mother brought the last dish to the table, she greeted everyone in the living room: "
It’s time to eat.”
Chen Ruoran's father stood up hurriedly and invited: "General, it's time to eat. Let's go there together."
"Haha, okay." Zhang Jiadong stood up from the sofa. He and Chen Ruoran's father entered the restaurant first. Chen Ruoran was a little late before saying to Zhang Youbin: "Let's go eat."
Zhang Youbin nodded, and after standing up, Chen Ruoran suddenly stood up on tiptoes and kissed him gently on the lips. Fortunately, no one in the living room could see what was going on here, so Chen Ruoran was so bold.
Chen Ruoran was just about to leave, but Zhang Youbin, who was impulsive, took her back, lowered his head sideways, pressed his lips to Chen Ruoran's lips, and kissed her gently for a moment before reluctantly parting.
Chen Ruoran's blush reached the root of her neck. She felt her face become hot and her heartbeat was beating fast. She looked at the door of the restaurant with fear. When she found that no one was watching, she complained in a low voice: "Rogue, your parents and your grandfather."
They’re all here!”
Zhang Youbin smiled softly and said, "It's just a kiss. It doesn't hurt to let them see it."
"I won't tell you anymore!" Chen Ruoran said coquettishly: "My face is burned to death. Go wash your face first. You can go in first." After that, he walked towards the bathroom.
"What if?" Chen Ruoran's mother asked curiously when she saw Zhang Youbin coming in by himself.
"Oh, she went to the bathroom and will come back later." Zhang Youbin said with a smile.
Chen Ruoran's mother had no doubts and continued busy with the work at hand. Chen Ruoran's father took out a bottle of blue classic from the window and said to Zhang Jiadong: "Old General, would you like to drink some?"
Zhang Jiadong laughed and said: "No problem, I have never left wine in my life, so drinking is not a problem."
"Okay." Chen Ruoran's father asked Zhang Youbin, "Would Youbin want to drink too?"
Zhang Youbin nodded and smiled: "Thank you, uncle."
Chen Ruoran walked in quickly. After washing his face with cold water, he did not look as red as before. Everything was normal and did not make anyone suspicious. However, the look in Chen Ruoran's eyes at Zhang Youbin was full of coquettish reproach.
"These are home-cooked dishes, are you accustomed to eating them?" Chen Ruoran's mother asked tentatively after dinner started.
Zhang Jiadong nodded and praised: "Well, I'm used to it, and it tastes great. I usually only eat home-cooked food. After all, I'm older, and my grandma won't allow me to eat many things, saying it's good for my health."
"Yes." Chen Ruoran's mother said: "I am also controlling the diet of the child's father and not letting him eat anything too greasy. You must pay more attention to your health and work on national affairs all day long."
"Haha." Zhang Jiadong said with a smile: "It is not our turn to take care of national affairs. The leaders of the central government are busy all day long, and soldiers generally do not take the initiative to have anything to do with politics."
"Working in the army is also very tiring! The body is the capital of the revolution. It's okay to drink a little wine occasionally. I basically don't dare to touch other things that are harmful to the body now. She has a strict control over children." Chen Ruoran.
The father pointed at his wife and smiled.
Chen Ruoran's father filled the glasses of wine for Zhang Jiadong and Zhang Youbin, stood up and said, "I'd like to toast you, Mr. and Youbin, and thank Youbin for saving our family Ruoran."
Zhang Youbin stood up hurriedly and said: "Uncle Chen, you are too polite. If you were my friend, these are the things I should do."
Zhang Jiadong also wanted to stand up very politely, but Chen Ruoran's father hurriedly signaled: "Sit down quickly. I am your junior and I propose a toast to you. If you stand up again, you will kill me. Where can I be?"
I can afford it.”
"Okay then." Zhang Jiadong did not stand up in the end and had a drink with Chen Ruoran's father.
The dinner was a pleasant one. Although it was the first time for Zhang Youbin and his grandfather to meet Chen Ruoran's parents, they didn't feel uncomfortable and were very happy.
After dinner, the two families chatted for a long time. Zhang Jiadong realized that it was a little late and said goodbye: "That's it. It's getting late. Let's go back first."
"Don't you always sit for a while?" Chen Ruoran's father asked.
"No, no." Zhang Jiadong stood up and said with a smile: "My family is still waiting, so we won't disturb you anymore. I'm really sorry to bother you all night."
"You're so polite, old lady! Come and sit at home more often when you have time!"
"Okay, definitely." Zhang Jiadong said to Zhang Youbin: "Quietly, let's go back."
Zhang Youbin nodded and said to Chen Ruoran's parents: "Uncle and aunt, please sit down first, and we will go back first."
"I'll see you off." Chen Ruoran stood up and said.
In the end, Chen Ruoran's family of three personally put Zhang Youbin and his grandfather into the car and watched the motorcade drive away before entering the house.