380: Return to Yushu City

After the family finished breakfast, Lin Zifeng took the suitcase that Chen Yuxi had packed, and Chen Yuxi carried Lin Yining as the family of three walked in front. Chen Yuqing led Chen Haotian and followed behind, and the group of five arrived downstairs.

Lin Zifeng put the suitcase in the trunk, stepped forward to pick up Chen Haotian, kissed him on the cheek, and said, "Haotian, be good and listen to your mother. You're a little man; you need to protect her and stop making her worry so much."

Chen Haotian nodded, his face full of reluctance.

Lin Zifeng spoke again, "Haotian, when your winter break starts, I'll have your mother take you to Yushu City, okay? A man shouldn't cry."

Chen Haotian pursed his lips and nodded again.

Chen Yuqing stepped forward to take Chen Haotian and said, "Alright, Zifeng, you and Yuxi should get going!"

"Don't worry about Haotian. Children forget things quickly; he'll be fine once he goes to Kindergarten tomorrow."

Lin Zifeng nodded and pinched Chen Haotian's little face before getting into the car with Chen Yuxi.

As Lin Yining kept waving her little hand in farewell, Lin Zifeng drove away from the Residential Community.

Seeing that the Little fellow's mood was a bit low, Chen Yuxi, who was sitting in the back seat with Lin Yining, kept whispering words of comfort to her.

It wasn't until Lin Zifeng said that they would see her grandparents and aunt once they got back that the Little fellow turned her sorrow into joy and broke into a smile.

"Hubby, Xiao Yuan has already started her Third Year of High School. She'll be taking the College Entrance Exam next year."

"I heard Mom mention that Xiao Yuan scores over six hundred points on every Mock Exam, ranking among the top in her grade."

"Xiao Yuan's goal is to get into Qingbei University, and she studies very hard."

"To get into Qingbei University, one needs to score at least six hundred and sixty points to be sure. With two semesters left, if Xiao Yuan continues to work hard, she should be able to achieve her wish."

Lin Zifeng nodded and said.

The couple chatted throughout the journey, and before eleven o'clock, Lin Zifeng drove off the Expressway.

Just then, Zhang Chunhua called Chen Yuxi. Knowing that the family of three was coming back today and was almost off the Expressway, she told them to come straight over for lunch.

Naturally, the two wouldn't refuse, so after getting off the Expressway, Lin Zifeng drove toward his parents' home.

Half an hour later, Lin Zifeng drove into the Residential Community. After the family of three got out of the car, the two of them held Lin Yining's hands on either side and walked upstairs.

Lin Jiahua opened the door and saw the family of three standing there. His attention was immediately drawn to Lin Yining. With a face full of smiles, he stepped forward to pick her up. Lin Jiahua, his eyes only for Lin Yining, said with a laugh, "Did my eldest granddaughter miss her grandpa?"

The Little fellow kissed Lin Jiahua on the cheek and then said in a milky voice, "I missed Grandpa, and I also missed Grandma and Auntie."

Lin Zifeng and Chen Yuxi each called out, "Dad." Lin Jiahua just nodded, turned around, and carried Lin Yining inside.

At that moment, Zhang Chunhua came out of the kitchen, took Lin Yining from Lin Jiahua's arms, kissed her repeatedly, and then placed the Little fellow back into Lin Jiahua's arms.

Then she looked at Lin Zifeng and said, "Son, you've been in The Capital for three months. You've gotten quite fair, and you look a bit chubbier. You seem to be in good spirits."

"You and Yuxi sit for a while; lunch is almost ready. Mom made your favorite Braised Pork Ribs, and they'll be out of the pot soon."

After saying this, Zhang Chunhua hurriedly turned back toward the kitchen.

Lin Zifeng looked at Lin Jiahua and asked, "Dad, isn't today Sunday? Why haven't I seen our Xiao Yuan?"

"Xiao Yuan is doing her homework in her room. The soundproofing is good, so she probably didn't hear the noise outside."

"Otherwise, if she knew you and Ningning were back, she would have run out long ago."

Lin Jiahua said as he sat on the sofa while holding Lin Yining.

Hearing Lin Jiahua's answer, Lin Zifeng and Chen Yuxi glanced at each other and walked toward Li Yuan's room together.

Lin Zifeng knocked on the door, and the two entered the room.

Li Yuan, who was sitting at the desk, stood up excitedly when she saw them enter and said happily, "Brother, Sister-in-law, you're back?"

As Li Yuan spoke, she walked up to them and hugged Chen Yuxi, then asked, "Sister-in-law, where's my eldest niece?"

"Ningning is outside; Dad is holding her!"

As Chen Yuxi spoke, she dotingly smoothed Li Yuan's hair.

Hearing Chen Yuxi's answer, Li Yuan left Chen Yuxi's embrace and hurriedly ran outside.

Watching Li Yuan's retreating figure, Lin Zifeng called out with a smile, "Xiao Yuan, slow down. Be careful not to fall."

The two followed her out of the room and saw Li Yuan holding Lin Yining, kissing the Little fellow several times, making her giggle uncontrollably.

Lin Zifeng walked over and sat on the sofa, watching Li Yuan play with Lin Yining, while Chen Yuxi turned and went into the kitchen to help bring out the dishes.

"Xiao Yuan, how have your studies been lately? I heard from your sister-in-law that you score over six hundred points on every Mock Exam. Do you want to apply to Qingbei University?"

Hearing Lin Zifeng's inquiry, Li Yuan nodded and said, "On my most recent Mock Exam, I scored six hundred and fifty-three. It's still a bit short for Qingbei University."

"But I'm confident that before the College Entrance Exam next year, I can improve my grades a bit more. Then I'll be sure."

"It's good to have confidence, but you also need to take care of your health. You can't push yourself too hard for grades; it's not worth it if you ruin your health."

Lin Zifeng said with a look of concern.

"Don't worry, Brother, I'll know where to draw the line. I heard from Mom and Dad that you went to the Central Party School to study and were admitted as a PhD student in Management Economics at Qingbei University because of your outstanding performance? You're so amazing, Brother."

"If I can get into Qingbei University, we siblings will be alumni in the future."

Li Yuan said with a face full of admiration.

"I took a shortcut; it wasn't like I got in on my own merit. I was recommended by the Party School. It's nothing to brag about."

Lin Zifeng said with a smile.

Hearing what Lin Zifeng said, Lin Jiahua adjusted his glasses and said, "Regardless, it's a PhD. You must take it seriously!"

"You can't neglect your studies because of work. You need to handle both with equal importance."

Zhang Chunhua and Chen Yuxi came out of the kitchen with the dishes. As Zhang Chunhua placed the dishes on the dining table, she said, "Son, you have no idea! When Your Father heard you became a PhD student in Management Economics at Qingbei University, he was so happy he got himself drunk."

"He was happier than every time you got a promotion."

Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "Mom and Dad, don't worry, I will complete my studies seriously."

"Otherwise, wouldn't it be a joke if your son, a dignified Deputy Department-Level Cadre, failed to complete his studies and get his PhD degree?"

"Alright, let's not talk about these things for now. Everyone, sit down and eat!"

The couple nodded with satisfaction, and Zhang Chunhua said with a smile.

The others agreed and stood up one after another, sitting around the dining table to enjoy their lunch happily.