Chapter 1102: Chapter 1102: Father-in-Law and Son-in-Law

"You’re back. You already have a job now."

Li Yunqiao sighed, realizing that this was not an ideal step forward. But he couldn’t say much since a formal job was indeed appealing to many.

"Guodong, do you have any thoughts?"

Lv Guodong shook his head, "Dad, Xue’er and I both want to go to college.

Moreover, Uncle Wei and Uncle Yang never really asked me about the job, so I assumed they weren’t in favor. I don’t have any objections."

"In the future, you’ll worry about not having the opportunity for college while working; your thinking is correct."

"Yes, Aunt Jiang has often told Jing Chu and me that our best path is to leave here honorably by going to college."

"Good, as long as you have your own plans.

You two take a nap. Leave in the afternoon. I’ll go in and check on your Aunt Lu."

"Dad, we’re leaving now. Three educated youths from the village are waiting for us in the county."

Li Yunqiao didn’t say much, just watched his son and son-in-law leave before going back to hug his wife and lie down.

"How was today?"

"It went well. I went to the hospital this morning, and the doctor said everything is fine. We’re not far from the hospital, so we’ll just go when labor starts."

"I’m worried; your hands and feet are swollen."

"The doctor said it’s fine; it’s due to my constitution."

Li Yunqiao was really worried now, not expecting pregnancy to be like this for his young wife.

He truly loved her, wanting her to accompany him for the rest of his life. But he didn’t expect it to be like this.

"You must be well. We’ll spend the rest of our lives together."

"Yes, the doctor said I’m fine. Don’t worry. Not only will I spend this life with you, but if there’s a next life, I’ll still be with you."

These were the most touching words of love. For someone like Li Yunqiao, who had climbed his way up, it was deeply moving.

"Yes, if there’s a next life, we’ll still be together. If you’re still younger than me, I’ll wait for you, find you early, guard you, and wait for you."

For a politician in his forties to sincerely say such words, it showed he really loved her.

Lu Fengzhen hugged Li Yunqiao’s neck. "You find me, and I’ll find you. We need to always be together."

Li Yunqiao kissed her forehead. This was love, truly causing inner joy. Even at this age, finding love wasn’t too late; love was all that mattered.

When Red Army drove the tractor to the agreed place, he saw the three educated youths from the village.

Guodong jumped down to help load things onto the car, "Have you been waiting long?"

"Not really, just about half an hour."

"There are kettles and cups here. Do you want some water?"

All three shook their heads; they had brought their kettles.

Red Army turned his head and shouted loudly, "If there’s nothing, let’s head home."

Seeing them nod, Red Army then released the throttle.

Driving this hand tractor was actually quite strenuous. However, Red Army was familiar with it.

When they reached the village, Red Army drove the tractor directly to their doors.

"Red Army, come over for dinner tonight?" Tao Chunhe invited with a smile.

"No need, it’s not a big deal. Brother-in-law, are you leaving?"

"Yes, I’m heading home directly. Will you find me later?"

"No, I’m heading to the riverbank. They said they’re fishing this afternoon, so I’ll check it out. Cheng Lin loves fish."

"Alright, I’ll come over later too."

"Wait for me; I’ll join you. I love fish too," Tao Chunhe wouldn’t miss this opportunity.

"Okay, we’ll meet later by the river. I’ll go home and tell them first."

Guodong returned home, and when Shi Xian saw him, he was relentlessly asking to be hugged.

"You little rascal. Aunt Jiang, Red Army said someone’s fishing. I’m going to check it out."

Just then, Shi Jing and the others finished their classes, and the two boys, upon hearing the news, immediately cheered, "Mom, Master Shang, we want to check it out too."

"Alright, go, but you can’t go into the water."

They quickly promised they wouldn’t go into the water.

"Feifei, do you want to come along?"

"No one’s swimming naked, right?"

This question stumped everyone, as who could answer that?

"Feifei, wait for me at home. I’ll check it out, and once everyone has clothes on, I’ll call for you."

"Alright, I’ll wait for you at home."

Shi Xian knew they were going out to play; how could he not go? He tightly clung to Guodong’s neck, unwilling to let go.

"Aunt Jiang, I’ll take Shi Xian out for a bit. Don’t worry, we won’t go near the river."

"Alright, go ahead. I’m getting annoyed with him anyway."

Tingting didn’t care as long as she had toys; she could stay by herself. But Ah Bao couldn’t. Seeing Guodong carry Shi Xian away, he began to cry loudly.

Shang Zhenkun, laughing, took him. Seeing the little guy without a tear, he chuckled and tapped him, "This little rascal."

When Tao Chunhe saw Guodong approaching, a bunch of others followed behind.

The only one missing was that pretty little girl.

At this moment, Red Army also arrived, "Master Shang, let me hold Ah Bao."

Shang Zhenkun gladly handed over the little chubby boy, quite pleased with Red Army. This kid was sensible, just like Chaoyang.

Jianbin and Shi Jing made a quick run.

"What’s with those two?"

"Feifei wants to come out to play, but since it’s by the river and worried the boys might be swimming without clothes, they went ahead to check and get the boys to dress."

"Feifei also wants to come out to play, huh?"

"Perhaps she’s used to playing outside and feels stifled at home?"

Who knew how that little girl grew up? But she was smarter than even some adults.

They hadn’t even reached the river when they saw Jianbin running back.

"I’ll call Feifei over. You guys hurry up too. Master Shang, I brought fishing nets; I saw they caught quite a few fish."

"Alright, go ahead."

Shang Zhenkun also caught the mood to have fun, wanting to keep the kids happy.

Shi Xian and Ah Bao obediently sat in their laps, content just being out.

When they reached the riverbank, a large group of teenagers was there. Buckets and basins were on the shore, each containing various amounts of fish.

Shi Jing ran to Shang Zhenkun’s side, "Master Shang, they said they saw a big fish but couldn’t catch it."

"Haha, the big fish must have swum away by now. We’ll try casting the nets later."

Shang Zhenkun knew that the kids weren’t necessarily looking to eat fish but enjoyed the fun atmosphere.

The children’s joyful laughter was contagious.

Sitting in Guodong’s arms, Shi Xian’s eyes were wide with excitement, leaning forward, wanting to get closer to the river.

"Shi Xian, you know if your mother finds out you want to go near the water, you probably won’t get another chance to come out."

Tao Chunhe found it amusing, talking to such a young kid, thinking he could understand?