The Chen Family did not expect Luo Qiao, who usually seed easy to talk to, to show them such disrespect.
Luo Qiao looked at the Chen Family mbers: "Do you feel that I am being disrespectful?"
Then, with a smile that was not quite a smile, she continued, "To put it plainly, we are just neighbors. It’s enough if we can get along. Why should I and my family have to suffer to accommodate your wishes?"
Before the Chen Family could say anything else, she sniped again: "How about I also fabricate so gossip about you, make you the laughingstock at your workplace, and then co to your door with a hypocritical apology? How would you like that?"
Being neighbors for so long, they knew that Luo Qiao was not soone to ss with, but it was the first ti they had heard her speak so sharply and unyieldingly.
Lu Yichen just stood silently behind Luo Qiao, shielding her, not giving the Chen Family a single glance, his face cold throughout.
After Luo Qiao finished speaking, she locked the front door, called everyone to get in the car, and the cars quickly disappeared from the Chen Family’s view.
Lv Rongrong watched the cars driving away: "What are you so proud of?"
No sooner had she spoken than she was t with a slap from her husband: "Look at the trouble you’ve caused. If you stir up trouble again, get out."
Lv Rongrong was nearly knocked off balance by the slap. She wanted to confront her husband, but seeing the cold disgust in his eyes, she shuddered.
Scared, she covered her face, not daring to utter a word of rebuttal, afraid that her husband might actually lose his temper and force her to leave the Chen Family.
Who would have thought they had a legitimate second-child permit? Why should their family live in such a big house, eat the best food every day, why is she better than in everything?
The resentnt in her eyes was clearly seen by Sun Jiahui, the daughter of the neighboring Sun Family, who thought to herself that this woman might be capable of mischief. She doesn’t work hard, only dreams; getting a second-child permit isn’t easy, nor is getting a house for free. Others strive and make sacrifices, but she only sees reasons to be jealous and cause trouble, wanting gains without effort.
Lv Rongrong’s report of Luo Qiao for having an extra child was sothing the neighborhood only learned about afterward. Most people agreed with Luo Qiao, thinking that going to Lu Yichen’s workplace to cause a scene was the last thing she should have done.
In fact, many people were curious about how they managed to get the second-child permit, but everyone understood that the couple was smart. They would not knowingly make a mistake and definitely had thorough preparations; otherwise, Lu Yichen wouldn’t have been able to retain his position so securely.
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At the airport, after checking in the luggage, Lu Yichen reluctantly handed little Xiao Ye to Luo Qiao: "Qiaoqiao, take care of yourself and the kids."
He then turned to Elder Rong and Rong Daniang and said, "Thank you for your hard work, take good care of yourselves."
He hugged his two daughters close and kissed them: "Rember to think of Daddy."
He watched them go through security, and as the plane taxied and took off into the sky, he finally looked away.
Lu Yixuan, who had co along to see them off, patted his brother’s shoulder: "A year and a half will pass in the blink of an eye."
Second Uncle Luo Xuyuan also added, "They might even co back during the holidays if they get the chance."
Lu Yichen looked up at the sky where the plane was no longer visible, nodding: "Let’s go, I know, I just miss them a bit."
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Luo Qiao and the others flew from San Francisco to New York, and in the evening, people from Yipin Overseas Company picked them up from the airport and took them directly to the house Luo Qiao had bought in New York.
This house was not far from Yipin Overseas Company. When Wei Jun ntioned that there was a villa for sale not far from the Yipin office building, she had him inquire about it. It turned out that the owner urgently needed funds for liquidity, and since the house had been vacant, they wanted to sell it.
She personally ca to see the house, and Wei Jun helped with the paperwork. Later, she had soone renovate it according to her requirents, albeit simply.
Luo Qiao reported her safety to the dostic side as soon as she could, and was also extrely tired, simply had a bit to eat, cleaned up, and then they all went to sleep.
The next day, everyone woke up naturally, got up to pack up, and had a al before the car from Yipin Overseas Company drove them back to Boston.
He Qing had received the news in advance and had started preparing early. By the ti they arrived ho, the als were already prepared, and Dou Dou excitedly ran around them.
The first thing Yanyan and Yueyue did when they got back was to run next door to find their little friend Michael, sharing the snacks they brought from ho.
The two Yipin employees who had driven them back were left to eat, and after that, they were allowed to leave, with each of them given a box of pastries from Capital City, reminding them to drive safely.
Wei Jun had also returned a few days ago, bringing Xia Shani and their son. His trip back ho could be described as full of twists and turns, trendously strenuous.
When he saw the woman he deeply loved, holding the child, helplessly crying in the corner of the hospital, his heart ached as if being pricked by needles, and he quickly walked over, softly calling out, "Xiaoi."
This "Xiaoi" made Xia Shani completely break down and she cried loudly: "Why did you only co back now, our son is sick, the doctor said he can’t be cured."
Wei Jun held Xia Shani, who was on the brink of collapse: "It’s okay, I am here. I have co back to take you abroad for treatnt, our son will definitely be fine."
Xia Shani asked with teary eyes: "Really, can you really cure our son?"
To take Xia Shani and their son away, he needed a legitimate identity; he did not want to let them suffer anymore, but the Wei Family absolutely disagreed.
After a long stalemate, Wei Jun privately revealed the true nature of the situation to his mother. At first, she was shocked, knowing that her niece was the cause, she was furious and wanted to go to her niece’s in-laws to scold her.
But this matter couldn’t be discussed loudly and publicly, the fewer people who knew about it, the better. Considering the urgency of their grandson’s illness, under pressure, she arranged the marriage for Wei Jun and Xia Shani.
However, Xia Shani’s money-minded mother actually ca over to cause a scene, insisting that Wei Jun complete the bride price, which led to conflicts between the Wei and Xia families after more than a decade.
This ti Xia Shani was resolute, and clearly drew a line with her maternal family.
Before the wedding banquet, the two first got their marriage certificate, now legally husband and wife, Xia Family could not do much about them anymore, and Xia Shani for the sake of her son couldn’t care less about her maternal family.
But the doctor said that the child’s current condition ruled out flying imdiately; it was better to stabilize him for so ti. During this period, Wei Jun was busy arranging their departure overseas, and it was only recently that he had managed to secure their visas.
He had purchased the plane tickets when he learned that Luo Qiao had returned to China, but He Qing also said that he would be returning soon too. Knowing how difficult Luo Qiao’s trip ho was, he refrained from abruptly visiting.
Taking advantage of their son’s manageable health, they quickly flew across the Pacific.
Fortunately, their son was strong and did not fall ill on the plane; they watched over him cautiously.
Now receiving a call from He Qing, knowing that his sister-in-law and the children had arrived ho, he quickly settled his wife and child and rushed over.
Luo Qiao saw Wei Jun: "Did you bring everyone over?"
Wei Jun, with a faint smile on his face: "Yes, I brought them over, Nianer has been quite stable these past few days, but I am worried......"
Luo Qiao knew what Wei Jun was thinking, continued the conversation: "Then wait for a mont, I will get ready and co with you to see the child."
Wei Jun was very grateful, thought silently in his heart that he must repay his sister-in-law well in the future, and said aloud: "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Luo Qiao went up to settle the three kids, washed up, changed into clean clothes, grabbed a small bag, and then followed Wei Jun to the apartnt where Xiao Jingyu and the others had previously lived.
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