Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1215: Reunion with Old Friends

Old Mrs. Lin held her young lady tightly, her heart a maelstrom of conflicting emotions. She couldn't deny that Ye Liyan was indeed an outstanding man. Initially, she had found him quite suitable. However, the persistent gossip within the family compound became too much to bear. The thought of her daughter, a young maiden, marrying into a family and becoming a stepmother was something she struggled to accept.

Furthermore, Ye Liyan had been away for over half a month, engrossed in resolving issues. He hadn't even returned home when his youngest son fell ill, leaving the child's care to relatives. This absence only deepened her displeasure.

If her daughter were to marry him, she would inevitably be saddled with managing the household. Moreover, his two children were each more astute than the last. Her daughter would essentially become a free nanny.

To sever her daughter's infatuation, she adopted a dual strategy: counseling her daughter while simultaneously confronting Ye Liyan directly.

Unexpectedly, shortly after her direct approach, he submitted a transfer request.

His subsequent transfer caused her daughter immense heartbreak, ultimately leading to the incident that irrevocably altered her life. Consequently, she harbored deep resentment towards Ye Liyan.

Yet, just as her daughter began to find a semblance of peace, they returned to Beijing, once again shattering her daughter's tranquility.

Contemplating that her daughter could no longer bear children, she deemed marrying Ye Liyan appropriate, especially since he already had two sons. She reasoned that Kaixin's inability to have more children wouldn't be an issue. To her surprise, Ye Liyan outright rejected the proposal.

Witnessing her daughter's tearful distress caused her heart to ache profoundly. She desperately wanted to berate Ye Liyan, but a chilling realization struck her – she was the one who had initially urged him to let go.

Clutching her daughter closer, her anguish palpable, she declared, "You're right, he isn't worth your fixation. From this moment on, I will personally find someone far better for you."

Oblivious to the mother and daughter's inner turmoil, Ye Liyan headed directly back to the compound to pack. His train ticket for the evening was already secured; he intended to depart with the children.

Given his temporary assignment, the residence here had not yet been reassigned. However, considering the current strained relations with the neighboring Lin family, he resolved to return the house this time and await a new allocation upon his eventual return, thereby avoiding any lingering awkwardness.

*

Meanwhile, Xinyan and Mr. Gu had successfully arrived in Sichuan.

Upon disembarking from the airplane, they were greeted by a familiar face.

The father and son duo of the Gu Family expressed visible excitement upon recognizing the man: "Wei Zi, is that really you?"

The middle-aged man they addressed as Wei Zi had eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Uncle Gu, it feels like nearly twenty years have passed."

Mr. Gu clasped his hand warmly. "How has your father been faring?"

The man nodded, his voice tinged with emotion. "From time to time, he still takes out the old photo album, poring over the pictures, always wondering if he'll ever have the chance to see you again, Uncle Gu. Since we re-established contact, he’s regained a new lease on life. Not only has he started paying more attention to his health, but he's also diligently practicing his cooking every day. He insists you must surely miss his culinary creations."

Mr. Gu felt an overwhelming wave of emotion, deeply touched that Wei still held him in such regard. "Indeed, I must meticulously sample his cooking to ascertain if his skills have truly honed over these many years."

Mr. Gu then drew Xinyan aside, his voice gentle. "Yanyan, this is Wei Fengyuan, the son of the Mr. Wei I often spoke of. Please address him as Uncle Wei."

Xinyan offered a polite smile. "Hello, Uncle Wei."

Wei Fengyuan’s gaze settled on Xinyan. "Uncle Gu, could this be...?"

Mr. Gu glanced affectionately at his granddaughter. "This is Wanqing's daughter, my granddaughter, Han Xinyan."

Wei Fengyuan expressed his surprise. "I truly never anticipated this. To meet again and find Wanqing's daughter already so grown… it’s remarkable."

They proceeded to a waiting car outside, their conversation flowing easily as they made their way to the Wei Family residence in no time.

The Gu and Wei families shared a long-standing bond as old family friends, only recently rekindling their connection. Following the difficulties the Gu family had faced, the Wei family had relocated from Beijing to Sichuan for their safety.

Their reunion had only occurred very recently.

As their vehicle approached the gates of the Wei family compound, they spotted an elderly man standing with a cane at the entrance, waiting alongside others. Even from a distance, the anticipation was palpable.

Before the car had even fully halted, Mr. Gu inside and Mr. Wei outside were overcome with a surge of excitement. Xinyan swiftly retrieved pre-prepared pills and discreetly placed one into her grandfather's mouth. "Grandpa, please try to remain calm," she urged.

However, Mr. Gu was beyond listening. He flung open the door and stepped out. The two elderly gentlemen, meeting once more after years of separation, locked gazes before embracing each other tightly.

Mr. Wei, his voice thick with emotion, spoke first. "I never dared to hope I would see you again in this lifetime. Now, I can depart this world without a single regret."

Mr. Gu, equally moved, patted Mr. Wei's back. "Have you been keeping well all these years?"

Mr. Wei's eyes welled up. "Years ago, upon receiving your message, I arranged for my family to depart Beijing. Fortunately, we left just in time, and our lives have been relatively stable ever since."

His daughter-in-law, Chen Shifang, interjected, "Dad, it would be best if we moved our conversation indoors. Uncle Gu must be quite weary from his extensive travels."

Mr. Wei had a sudden realization, exclaiming, "Indeed, indeed, let us head inside, right away."

Despite this, the two elders maintained their grip on each other's hands.