And the arrival of Wu Qinghui was still a good thing for Kang Xiaoqiao. Sister Hui's ability was evident from the club she founded back then. With her around, the position of vice principal was suitable for her.
She was good at management, so Kang Xiaoqiao naturally wouldn't bury her talents. Therefore, when she was free, she would discuss these matters with her. On the one hand, she could rest assured and settle down. On the other hand, she could familiarize herself with work as soon as possible.
Although she was still nursing, what could be more reassuring than work?
When everything was almost done, it was time to return to the capital.
Even though she was unwilling, she still had to face what she had to face.
It had been a long time since she had seen Grandma Xia, and she missed her very much. When she thought of the Xia family, Kang Xiaoqiao's eyes were full of smiles.
Then, she packed the gifts she had prepared one by one. The day they arrived at the capital was very sunny, and the sky was especially blue.
When they got off the plane, the cousins of the Lu family had been waiting for a long time. Although Lu Yichen had never been close to his cousins since he was young, there were still a few who had a good relationship with them.
The eldest cousin of the first uncle's family and the second cousin of the second uncle's family were both good people. Kang Xiaoqiao was not familiar with them, so after a simple greeting, she got into the car.
When they reached the door of the house, Wang Xiulian was still standing there waiting. She was carefully smiling with a fawning smile. However, she looked more weathered than before. No one knew why this person was so worried.
As for Lu Yiyang, his face was full of joy. Lu Juanjuan was still the same. However, perhaps it was because she had grown up, so it was not as obvious as before.
Kang Xiaoqiao did not lower herself to their level. She simply waved her hands and entered the house. It was only when she saw Old Master Lu that Kang Xiaoqiao jumped. This skinny man in front of her... Was it really the tall and sturdy Lu Wei that she had seen three years ago?
Although he was still sitting there with an imposing manner and his eyes were still full of spirit, that military uniform had betrayed his physical condition. The same military uniform was now only supported by his bones.
Lu Yichen was also shocked. He stared blankly at the man sitting in front of him. The same face, the same gaze, but... but why did his heart hurt so much?
The man who used to be as difficult to read as a mountain in his heart had turned into this white-haired, skinny man who looked like he could be broken with one hand. Was he really his father, Lu Wei?
Was he really?
Just as Lu Yichen and Kang Xiaoqiao were in a daze, Lu Wei spoke. His words were as clear as before, and his voice was loud. "You little brat, what are you standing there for? Don't you recognize your own father?"
Lu Yichen was startled awake by this voice. Then, he suppressed the bitterness in his heart and strode forward, with Kang Xiaoqiao following closely behind.
Lu Wei looked at Lu Yichen and Kang Xiaoqiao and pretended to be angry. "You little brat, you've been gone for three years. Why didn't you come back to see me? You're asking for a beating. Did I not tell you to come back? Why aren't you coming back?"
Kang Xiaoqiao felt guilty and didn't know what to say. Lu Yichen directly said, "Aren't we coming back?"
"We will come back every year from now on, okay?"
As soon as Lu Yichen's words fell, Lu Wei actually paused for a moment. He felt a sour feeling in his heart and scolded with a smile, "You little brat, at least you have a conscience."
"Xiaoqiao, come over and sit down. Mm mm, not bad, you're a little chubby. This person, it's a blessing to be able to eat. Don't always think about losing weight. How rare is it to be chubby when you eat?"
Kang Xiaoqiao quickly smiled and said, "Dad is right. Oh right, dad, I brought you a present--"
...
Kang Xiaoqiao took out the presents one by one, just in time to make this part pass. Meanwhile, Lu Yichen's expression was very bad from the beginning to the end, and he even drank quite a lot of wine.
The two of them did not return to their own home. This was the first time they stayed in the Lu family. After drinking, Lu Yichen, who was full of anger, tormented Kang Xiaoqiao on the bed. It was not until both of them were drenched in sweat and exhausted all their strength that they finally stopped.
Kang Xiaoqiao's face was as red as the rosy clouds. She flirtatiously said, "You're annoying. You're still in someone else's house. Can't you be gentler--"
"How bad would it be if others heard it?"
Hearing this, Lu Yichen kissed Kang Xiaoqiao's little face and said, "You actually have the leisure to think about other things. Looks like I didn't put in enough effort."
After saying that, he ignored Kang Xiaoqiao's shock and once again pressed her under his body. Kang Xiaoqiao gripped the bedsheet tightly with both of her hands and clenched her teeth tightly. She kept the beast in her heart to herself. However, the more she did so, the crazier Lu Yichen became.
It was not until Kang Xiaoqiao could not take it anymore and whined like a kitten begging for mercy that Lu Yichen let her go after venting.
Then, he carried Kang Xiaoqiao in his arms who did not have any strength. He hugged her tightly and said, "Xiaoqiao, Xiaoqiao, tell me, do you think that a man who is like a mountain will really fall? Will he really fall?"
Kang Xiaoqiao did not have any strength left in her body. She was carried by Lu Yichen and no matter what he did, when she heard Lu Yichen whine like a little beast, the resentment in her heart instantly disappeared. She opened her mouth with difficulty and said, "It's normal for people to live, grow old, get sick, and die. Moreover, even if the mountain falls, isn't he still a mountain?"
"Yichen, it's fine. Don't think too much--"
Lu Yichen hugged Kang Xiaoqiao tightly and was speechless for a long time. However, Kang Xiaoqiao could feel his sadness.
However, life was full of eight hardships. Life, old age, illness, death, love parting, resentment lasting for a long time, not being able to ask for it, not letting it go. All of these had to be experienced. It was as if it was fate. From the beginning to the end, it had to be experienced. Only then could it be called life and growth.
Growth was painful. However, what could they do?
Kang Xiaoqiao could only try her best to comfort Lu Yichen. After that, she could only spend more time with the old man. That was all she could do.
Of course, the most important thing now was to make a baby. She couldn't let the old man die with hatred in his heart, right?
Kang Xiaoqiao felt immense pressure towards this!
Sure enough, in the next few days, her father-in-law, Lu Wei, would tell her to eat more when he had nothing to do. He even had people specially send her many supplements. He would often peek at her stomach. Although he didn't say anything, everyone understood in their hearts.
After that, he actually instructed Wang Xiulian, who was not a proper mother-in-law, to come over. Kang Xiaoqiao really had a hard time saying it, and she was about to be depressed.
Seeing this, Lu Yichen's face turned cold again. Without saying anything, he brought Kang Xiaoqiao to the Xia family home.
As soon as Kang Xiaoqiao left, Wang Xiulian was obviously relieved. It was really difficult for her, who was not a proper mother-in-law, to teach Kang Xiaoqiao her experience. Moreover, she was now very worried.
Lu Wei's health was getting worse, but she did not let out a sigh of relief because of this. Instead, she became more and more frightened. Without this man's protection, she...