Chapter 1988
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Houhai.
West Alleyway.
It's midnight, and Dong Xuebing and Luan Xiaoping thought they are the only ones on the streets. No one will be out at this hour, but Xie Huilan is there.
"Xie Huilan?"
"Why are you here?"
"Ah … why are you carrying your son?"
Dong Xuebing and his mother were stunned, and Luan Xiaoping quickly went over to carry Dong Xuebing from her daughter-in-law. Xiao Dong had fallen asleep, and he was in a deep sleep. His mouth was pouting, and he was not woken up by Dong Xuebing. His sleeping face was adorable.
Xie Huilan also kneels down. She had changed her clothes and is no longer wearing her pajamas. "Today is Dad's death anniversary, and I must be here. Mum, why did you not invite me on such an important occasion? Are you treating me like an outsider?"
Luan Xiaoping quickly replied. "That's not what I mean."
Dong Xuebing replied. "My Mum is afraid your family is too particular about this."
Xie Huilan replied helplessly. "What's so taboo? It's nothing. "
Luan Xiaoping added. "I saw you are tired, and Xiao Chong needs someone to take care of him. That's why I didn't tell you."
"I can sleep whenever I want. How can I miss my father's death anniversary? Luckily, I overheard your conversation last night. If not, I wouldn't know." Xie Huilan had overheard their conversation. No wonder she came over so late at night. The Siheyuan is good except for its soundproofing. The windows are made of paper, and if you speak loudly in the courtyard, you can hear it clearly in the house. Xie Huilan replied. "Mum, you must tell me if you need anything in the future. Don't treat me like an outsider."
Luan Xiaoping nodded. "Ok."
Xie Huilan also starts to burn the joss paper. "Dad, this is the first time I am here to visit you, and you might not know me. Haha … let me introduce myself. I am Xie Huilan."
Luan Xiaoping laughed. "That's right. This is your daughter-in-law. How is she? Old Dong, is she as pretty as I told you? When you are young, I had told you that your son's earlobes are blessed, but you don't believe me and said I am superstitious. Now, do you believe me? "
Dong Xuebing replied. "What do you mean I am lucky? It is Xie Huilan's luck to marry me."
Xie Huilan smiled. "That's right. Xiao Bing and Mum treat me very well. Dad, don't worry. I will do my best as a daughter-in-law and take care of my mother-in-law and husband."
"Hehe, it's good to see how sensible your daughter-in-law is." Luan Xiaoping hugged her grandson and said. "Also, your grandson is here today. Look at him. He looks more like Huilan. He's very good-looking. "
Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Your nose looks like mine."
"Little Chongchong is asleep, so I won't let him talk to you. Hai, he is only three months old and doesn't know how to speak yet. He will talk to you when he is older. So, everything is fine at home. We are healthy, our children are working well, and we even have a grandson now. You don't have to worry about anything. We will take good care of ourselves." Every time on the anniversary of his father's death, his mother would always tell him that everything was fine and not to worry.
The paper burned out.
Luan Xiaoping said. "Let's go."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Dad, we will go now."
The three of them carried their son back to their courtyard house.
Luan Xiaoping looked at the sleeping child in her arms and said to her son and daughter-in-law: "It's getting late. It's already past 12 pm. Both of you should go and rest. The child can sleep with me tonight. Anyway, he is sleeping like a log. Don't worry about him waking up." Luan Xiaoping had considered Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan had not seen each other for a while and wants them to have some alone time.
Xie Huilan replied. "Alright. Thank you, Mum."
"We will go to bed now. Mum, you should rest early too." Dong Xuebing replied.
… …
In the bedroom.
Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan got into bed.
"Why didn't I see Xiao Ran and Xiao Ling when I came over today?" Dong Xuebing hugged his wife and enjoyed the moonlight.
Xie Huilan laughed. "What time are you here? Xiao Ran and Xiao Ling sent Senior Xie off when he left. I think my Uncle and Aunty had arranged the engagement date for them too late, and they are worried about their wedding. They want to get married a few days earlier, and they want Grandpa to speak up for them."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "These two are too impatient. Is there a need to go so far?"
Xie Huilan replied. "They are very close and can't wait to get married. If it weren't for our family's rules, they might even skip the engagement."
"That means the engagement date is not set yet?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Xie Huilan shook her head. "Xiao Ran had gone to look for Senior Dong, and she doesn't know."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Actually, it's fine to get married later. It's best to wait for two months."
Xie Huilan replied. "Aren't you the one who set them up? You gave them a villa and betrothal gifts. "
"I am not trying to set them up. My family had asked me to come back as their representative. Also, that's not what I meant. I am asking them to delay the engagement so that I can come back. Our County has some matters to attend to these two months, and I can't leave. I am the County's Party Secretary, and I can't let everyone else be busy while I rest. I don't think I can even take a day off during the weekends. " Dong Xuebing sighed. "If there are no urgent matters, I will leave tomorrow. No … it's already 12 pm, and I will be flying back to the County tonight."
Xie Huilan asked. "Even I am not as busy as you? What can happen to a small County? "
Dong Xuebing is happy to mention this. He is not afraid of being busy or tired, as he will get a lot of rewards. "An ancient tomb was discovered in the County a few days ago."
"Huh?" Xie Huilan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Really?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "If there are no ancient tombs, why are there grave robbers? Do they have nothing better to do and still want to fight with us? The next day after I returned from Beijing, a villager on Qing Luan Mountain unearthed an antique. After that, it's simple. We sealed the mountain and looked for experts to confirm the location of the ancient tomb. Now, many archaeologists had come down from the County, and they had started excavating. They had found three accompanying tombs. "
Xie Huilan asked. "How come I don't know about this?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "We are keeping this a secret and don't dare to announce it. We are afraid the grave robbers will be attracted, and they were still attracted yesterday. If I had not returned in time, the consequences would be dire."
Xie Huilan asked. "Seems like it's an important tomb."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's more than important. Just wait for the news."
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