1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

Chapter 327 He Daqing Returns Home

When I walked into the front yard, the first person I saw was Aunt Yang Ruihua, who was sitting at the door picking vegetables.

She was concentrating on the food in her hands and didn't notice anyone walking into the yard.

"Auntie, are you busy picking vegetables?"

He Daqing was the first to break the silence. His voice carried some vicissitudes of time, but also a hint of intimacy.

The third aunt raised her head and her eyes fell on He Daqing. She was stunned at first, then her eyes widened instantly and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"Hey, isn't this He Daqing? You're finally back!"

She quickly put down the dish in her hand, stood up, and wiped her hands on her apron.

He Daqing smiled, his eyes full of emotion: "Yes, Third Aunt, after so many years, you are still the same."

The third aunt walked up to him, looked him up and down, and muttered, "He Daqing, I heard that you went to Baocheng? How come there has been no news from you in these years? Look at you, you seem to have lost some weight."

He Daqing sighed slightly: "It's hard to explain, Third Aunt. I have indeed been in Baocheng these years. If Yu Shui hadn't sent me a letter, I wouldn't have come back!"

The third aunt smiled and nodded: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. Your silly Zhu is married, and he has a big fat boy!"

A smile immediately broke out on He Daqing's face: "Really? Then I have to go home and take a look."

"That's right! The child is white and plump, very lovable. If it weren't for... Oh, let's not talk about this. Come on, I'll go with you to see it."

The third aunt spoke enthusiastically, picked up the vegetable basket and put it aside, then led He Daqing to the central courtyard.

The sound of their talking alarmed the other people in the middle courtyard.

When several middle-aged women who were doing housework in the house heard the news that He Daqing had returned, they put down their work and walked out of the house.

Suddenly, the central courtyard became lively.

"Is He Daqing back?"

"It's really him!"

"Oh, I haven't seen him for so many years, and he is still the same!"

"..."

Everyone was talking at once, their eyes full of curiosity and surprise.

An old lady was originally in the house helping Qin Huairu take care of the children. When she heard the noise outside, her heart skipped a beat.

She thought of what Yi Zhonghai had done and couldn't help feeling a little flustered.

But she quickly adjusted her mood and led Xiaodang out.

The moment she saw He Daqing, she forced a smile on her face: "Daqing, you're back..."

Her voice was a little dry and her eyes revealed complicated emotions.

He Daqing looked at Auntie, restrained his smile and nodded slightly: "Auntie, you are at home too!"

At this time, He Yushui and Chen Lanxiang were coaxing the child in the house.

The child was laughing in Chen Lanxiang's arms, and He Yushui was getting up to get a glass of water.

Suddenly, there was a noisy sound outside. She was puzzled and walked to the door to look out.

When she saw this, she was completely stunned.

That familiar figure, the father whom she missed day and night and felt a little resentful towards, was standing in the yard and greeting the neighbors.

He was carrying a large package in his hands, his face looked a little tired but he was talking to his neighbors with a smile on his face.

"Dad..." He Yushui called softly, with a hint of trembling in her voice.

Her eyes instantly became moist, and years of longing and grievances flooded into her heart at this moment.

She rushed out regardless of everything and ran towards He Daqing.

He Daqing heard his daughter's voice and turned around.

The moment he saw He Yushui, a hint of guilt and excitement flashed in his eyes.

"Rainwater...my daughter."

He opened his arms and hugged his daughter.

He Yushui threw herself into her father's arms and burst into tears: "Dad, why did you come back just now..."

He Daqing gently patted his daughter's back and comforted her: "My daughter, it's Dad who is sorry for you. Don't cry, Dad is back."

The neighbors in the yard were moved by this scene.

So many years have passed since He Daqing left.

At this time, Chen Lanxiang also came out of the house holding the child.

She looked at the scene in front of her and felt a little overwhelmed.

Is the person in front of me Shazhu’s father?

Why did he come back? Didn't he say that he had been away from home for many years and had a family in Baocheng and would not come back?

He Daqing turned his gaze to Chen Lanxiang and the child in her arms, his eyes full of love and expectation.

"This must be Shazhu's wife and my eldest grandson..."

Chen Lanxiang walked forward nervously and said softly, "Dad, you're back. This is your grandson."

As she said this, she handed the child to He Daqing.

He Daqing carefully took the child and looked at the child's cute little face, his heart filled with joy and emotion.

"Good boy, you really look like Shazhu when he was a child."

When He Daqing heard Chen Lanxiang's crisp "Dad", his heart trembled slightly.

He was a little surprised, but he felt more the kindness and simplicity of this rural daughter-in-law.

He smiled, nodded, said hello to his neighbors, and followed He Yushui into his house.

As soon as he entered the house, He Daqing couldn't believe his eyes.

Most of the furniture in the house is still the same as before, without much change, but it is kept clean and tidy.

He glanced around the room and felt even more satisfied with this daughter-in-law, whom he had never met but had already left a good impression on.

He held his eldest grandson in his arms, slowly walked to the stool and sat down, teasing the child in his arms with loving eyes.

The child was amused and giggled, and that innocent laughter seemed to fill the whole house with vitality.

He Yushui's sadness had turned into joy. She came close to He Daqing and asked with a smile, "Dad, why did you come back so soon? Didn't you say we had to wait two days?"

He Daqing was unwilling to tell the truth and refused to admit that he asked for leave and returned to Sijiu City because he was anxious after hearing that he had a grandson.

He just smiled and said, "I just happened to take a leave, so I thought I'd come back to see you."

As he spoke, He Daqing looked at the big package beside him and said, "By the way, Yushui, there are things I bought for you in that package, as well as a gift for your sister-in-law, and some clothes and toys for the children. Take them out and share them."

When He Yushui heard this, a bright smile immediately broke out on her face. Like a happy little bird, she ran to the suitcase and began to take out the things inside one by one and place them on the table.

As she fiddled with them, she kept muttering, "Wow, Dad, you bought me a braid! And a silver bracelet for my sister-in-law! Hey, my nephew's clothes are so cute, and there are cat-head shoes!..."

He Daqing looked at his daughter's happy face and felt warm in his heart.

His gaze returned to his eldest grandson again. The little guy was looking around curiously, his bright eyes seemed full of curiosity about the world.

He Daqing gently shook his arms and teased his grandson, with a happy smile on his face.

"Dad, let me hold the child! You drink some water and take a rest!"

"No, I'm not tired at all. Your name is Lanxiang, right? There's meat in the package. Take it out and chop it into stuffing. We'll have dumplings tonight!"

"Hey, Dad, I'll go right away!"