After two days and two nights of train travel, we finally arrived in the imperial capital at around five o'clock in the afternoon.
In the distance, you can see some high-rise buildings with bright lights, and the noisy and prosperous atmosphere of a big city blows towards your face.
Although Xue Ling was very tired, she suddenly felt excited and couldn't help but burst into tears.
Cheng Tianyuan was carrying his luggage and saw the crowds, but he still didn't forget to look after his beloved wife beside him.
Seeing tears glistening in her eyes at this moment, I couldn't hide my heartache for a moment.
She was an only daughter, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law loved her dearly, but in order to marry her, they left home and parents all the way to live with him in a small, backward county, where they worked hard for three meals a day.
He threw one duffel bag on his shoulder and carried the other. He reached out with his left hand to take Xue Ling's hand and held it tightly.
Xue Ling thought he was afraid of being hit by someone, so she snuggled next to him and walked along with the crowd.
There was no need to read the road signs. They just followed the crowd and quickly walked out of the waiting hall and arrived at the exit.
There were many cars parked outside, including large cars, trucks and many small cars.
Cheng Tianyuan looked around: "Dad should be here already. I wonder which car he is in?"
After many years, Xue Ling had long forgotten Xue’s father’s license plate number.
"How about we go outside! Dad will definitely come out to greet us when he sees us."
Cheng Tianyuan agreed and led her outside.
We walked almost to the edge, but still couldn't see Father Xue.
The two of them were not in a hurry and stood under a street light waiting.
After a while, Xue's father ran over quickly, yelling and yelling: "Ling Ling! What's wrong with you girl?! My car is parked over there, why didn't you recognize the license plate?"
Xue Ling apologized and smiled: "I...I forgot."
Cheng Tianyuan hurriedly came forward and said apologetically: "Dad, there are too many cars here, it's hard to recognize them."
Father Xue didn't take it to heart at all, and looked at his daughter and son-in-law with a smile.
"Did the journey here go well? Are you tired? Let's take a walk! It's cold outside, let's get in the car first and then talk!"
After saying that, he came over to help pick up the luggage.
Cheng Tianyuan said warmly: "Dad, I'll just take it. Wife, you go ahead with dad."
"Okay!" Xue Ling hugged her father's arm and asked with a smile: "Dad, how long have you been here? Where's mom? Does she make delicious food at home? I'm already hungry! I haven't been on the train these two days.
What’s so delicious? I’m so hungry!”
Xue's father smiled lovingly and replied: "Your mother has been preparing at noon. She made a lot of delicious food, all of which you like. I will let you eat as much as you want in a while."
Cheng Tianyuan put his luggage in the trunk and got into the car.
Xue Ling looked at the brand new car and couldn't help but feel itchy.
"Dad, how about I drive? I'll take you and Brother Yuan home!"
Dad Xue was stunned and blurted out: "When did you learn to drive? Why didn't I know? Did you learn it in Rongcheng?"
Xue Ling's face turned pale and her throat was a little choked.
"I...I...I have read the operation in the book and would like to find a chance to practice it."
Father Xue shook his head and said: "Reading a book is not enough. I learned from the driver for more than two months before I dared to drive slowly on the road. Just read a book, and you will be brave enough to practice it directly! Sit in the back! Do you think
If you want to learn, I will contact the master to teach you."
Xue Ling smiled apologetically and sat in the back seat with Cheng Tianyuan.
Oops! The secret was almost exposed!
In her previous life, she learned to drive in Yancheng in the south. Later, when she made money, she always drove by herself.
Whether it's a manual transmission or an automatic transmission, she can drive it.
There was a time when the delivery driver quit because she felt the salary was too low. She also learned to drive a large truck, and finally delivered the goods to customers in time. However, she was almost deformed from having to live and eat in the car for several days.
Looking at the neon lights coming and going outside the car, she felt sad for a moment.
Cheng Tianyuan was chatting animatedly with Xue's father on the side. He first explained that Cheng's father's health was much better and the prosthetic limbs were very convenient and suitable for use. The old man's complexion had improved and he was much more confident.
Xue's father was very happy when he heard that and couldn't help but nodded: "That's good! That's good!"
Cheng Tianyuan told his father-in-law that he was quitting his job and planning to start a shopping mall business.
Father Xue became interested as soon as he heard this and asked: "Where is it? What business is it?"
Cheng Tianyuan explained carefully and answered: "There is a commercial development zone opposite. There are more than a dozen large factories. Three factories have been built and others are under construction. There will be a lot of workers there, and the shops will sell some daily necessities.
and food are mainly sold to these workers.”
"Very good!" Dad Xue praised: "This is a very stable market and worth investing in."
On the way, his father-in-law and son-in-law kept chatting, while Xue Ling fell asleep in a daze.
It wasn't until Cheng Tianyuan woke her up that she was surprised to find that she was already downstairs.
It was already nightfall, it was dark, and the north wind was howling, but the lights in the house were bright, and just looking at them made me feel warm.
The heating is on at home, and it's warm as soon as you walk in. There are waves of tempting fragrance coming out of the kitchen.
Mother Xue, wearing home clothes and an apron, came out to greet them with a smile.
"Take off your coat quickly and go to the kitchen to wash your hands. You'll be ready to eat soon."
Warm and sumptuous meals, smiling family members, eating and drinking until after eight o'clock in the evening.
Mother Xue said: "You must be tired after riding for more than two days. I will boil hot water for you, take a good bath, and rest early."
Xue Ling's room was very large, with a separate bathroom. The surroundings were clean, and even the bedding was spotless, with the smell of sunshine.
Cheng Tianyuan smiled and praised: "It's great to have heating, it feels like spring!"
Xue Ling yawned loudly and muttered: "I can still be the same as Xia Tian! I'm so sleepy!"
Cheng Tianyuan stood up quickly and said, "I'll pour you hot water, and you go get your pajamas."
After taking a bath, Xue Ling went to bed early and slept very deeply.
Cheng Tianyuan went to the living room, watched TV with his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and chatted quietly.
Dad Xue asked: "How long can you stay? Can you go back after the Lantern Festival? Stay a few more days!"
Cheng Tianyuan explained apologetically: "Lingling's newspaper arranged for her to work on Fridays and Saturdays. She said her job was simple, so she could stay until the eighth day of the lunar month at most, and arrive two days before the weekend to catch up with the submission of the manuscript."
"Okay, work is important!" Mother Xue was very reasonable and said with a smile, "Young people should still put their career first."
Xue's father felt that his daughter had great potential, and said warmly: "If she likes it, let her continue and wait until there is a good opportunity in the future before changing careers. She is studying foreign languages, so she must make good use of this major and not waste it."
Cheng Tianyuan nodded and explained: "She works as a translator every day, and she also works part-time as a translator on the road. Don't worry, Ling Ling hasn't slacked off for a day and a half."
Father Xue was a little surprised and couldn't help laughing.
"After getting married, this child's temperament has become more stable."
"It's all A Yuan's credit." Xue's mother praised with a smile.
Cheng Tianyuan smiled awkwardly and said, "It's my wife who works hard..."
Father Xue patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Ling Ling has been really steady and steady in the past six months or so. We were all surprised! You must have contributed a lot!"
Cheng Tianyuan babbled, always feeling that his father-in-law and mother-in-law had gone too far.