I, strive for the prosperity of the motherland! 【system】

On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, He Xu traveled from Beijing to H City.

He spent half a day with his maternal grandparents and uncle's family.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, he borrowed Tang Can's car and drove to his girlfriend's residential area.

Taking advantage of taking Bu Diu for a walk, Su Xing went on a date with her boyfriend.

Su Xing looked at He Xu with amusement, "Since you're already here, just go upstairs. Why are you sneaking around like this?"

He Xu said, "It's too late to visit someone at this hour; it would seem too casual."

Su Xing said "Hey" and added, "My parents won't take offense at your argument."

He Xu said seriously, "Your parents may not mind, but I can't be impolite. I'll come back tomorrow for a formal visit."

He didn't even bring a gift today.

"Okay." Su Xing looked at her boyfriend's serious expression and found it particularly adorable.

She slowly moved closer to him...

Just as the two were about to touch, Bu Diu in the back seat suddenly stuck the big dog's head between the two front seats.

The heads of the two people and the dog were instantly pieced together to form a clover.

The puppy's eyes were still raised, glancing left and right as it observed its parents.

"Pfft..." Su Xing couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He Xu was looking forward to his girlfriend's intimacy, but Bu Diu ruined it.

He looked helpless, stretched out a finger and tapped Bu Diu on the forehead, "Bu Diu, you've learned bad habits from the stumbling block."

Bu Diu tilted his head, puzzled: "...?"

It didn't learn anything from that fat cat.

He Xu started the car, drove to the riverbank, and parked it.

Two people and a dog got out of the car.

A biting, crisp wind, carrying snowflakes, swept over me, bringing with it the dry, refreshing scent unique to the icy surface.

Thick ice covered the river surface, which shimmered with a warm, golden glow in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if someone had splashed a handful of melted orange jam onto the glistening white ice.

In the distance, groups of two or three people were skating on ice skates or riding ice sleds, their laughter carried far on the wind.

Su Xing, holding the dog leash, walked side by side with He Xu on the embankment path. The snow crunched under their feet, a delicate sound unique to winter.

It would run a few steps and then turn back to rub against the two people's hands, its tail wagging like a propeller.

He Xu took off the scarf and carefully wrapped it around Su Xing's neck. His fingertips inadvertently brushed against her cheek, causing her to shrink her neck and laugh.

"My hands are too cold?"

“A little bit. Quickly put on your gloves and button up your hat.”

"Okay~" He Xu replied, pulling up the hood of his down jacket. "There are snow tubes for rent over there, shall we play for a while?"

"Okay~"

They rented a snow tube, and Su Xing sat on it while He Xu pulled her along.

Without letting go of the rope holding the snow tube, they also tried to pull it awake.

Su Xing chuckled and said, "Don't throw it away, or you'll break your teeth."

Don't lose it: "Woof—!"

Its teeth are very strong!

The setting sun was about to sink, painting the river and sky with a warm and gentle glow.

After playing by the river for a while, the two people and the dog returned to the car.

During the Chinese New Year, many small restaurants are closed, and most large hotels do not allow dogs inside.

Su Xing and He Xu walked around and bought two cups of hot milk tea, which they drank together in the car.

"I'll take you home, and I'll come to your house again tomorrow."

Su Xing nodded, "Okay~"

After parking the car at the entrance of Su Xing's residential compound, Su Xing and Bu Diu prepared to get out.

He Xu said, "I'll walk you downstairs."

Su Xing laughed and said, "My dad should be back soon. Aren't you afraid of running into him now?"

He Xu paused as he got out of the car, turned around, and looked at her pitifully.

Su Xing unbuckled her seatbelt, leaned over, and quickly kissed him on the lips. "Don't get out, we're coming."

He Xu was much happier after being kissed. "Okay..."

Su Xing got out of the car, opened the back door, and let Bu Tou out. Then she waved to He Xu.

Bu Diu also wagged its tail vigorously.

He Xu smiled and waved to Su Xing and Bu Diu.

Su Xing held the dog on a leash, and the two of them walked happily into the community gate.

……

The next day was the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

As soon as she woke up in the morning, she told her parents, "Dad, Mom, He Xu said he wants to come over to wish us a Happy New Year later."

Zhou Liyun said, "Oh? Xiao He has come to H City?"

"Yes, he arrived yesterday."

Su Shaohui immediately looked up, "How long did you walk them yesterday without them getting lost?"

Su Xing: "...Not long, just normal time."

Su Shaohui let out a soft hum through his nose.

Zhou Liyun glared at her husband, then said to her daughter, "Fine, let him come. I don't have to work today. Lao Su, if you don't have anything to do in the lab, come back early."

Su Shaohui pouted: "Fine, got it..."

Around ten o'clock.

He Xu came to the Su family to offer New Year's greetings.

He unloaded a lot of things from the trunk; they were all gifts for the Su family.

Zhou Liyun said, "Oh, come on over, why bring so much stuff?"

"Happy New Year, Auntie." He Xu greeted her first, then said with a smile, "When visiting someone's home for the New Year, how can you come empty-handed? These are just a small token of my appreciation, Auntie, please don't be shy."

"Come inside quickly, come inside quickly."

Su Xing looked at He Xu and smiled, then secretly winked at him.

Instead of throwing things over, they were very observant and helped carry things into the house.

Zhou Liyun and Su Xing had already prepared the ingredients in the morning, and some things had already been put into the pot.

At noon, Su Shaohui rushed back from the laboratory.

He Xu then wished Su Shaohui a Happy New Year.

Su Shaohui initially maintained a haughty demeanor.

After chatting with He Xu for a while, I have to admit that this young man hasn't changed at all over the years. He's smart, calm, and polite. His daughter has pretty good taste.

He Xu had to drive, so he didn't drink alcohol during the meal.

The Su family of three didn't drink either.

Zhou Liyun and Su Shaohui inquired about He Xu's work arrangements.

He Xu talked about joining the remote sensing satellite headquarters of the Fifth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology, but didn't say much else.

Knowing that he was employed by a classified unit, the Su couple wisely refrained from asking any further questions.

Seeing He Xu chatting happily with her parents, Su Xing smiled as she ate her ribs.

……

evening.

Su Xing suddenly received a call from his cousin, Su Zekai.

"Xiaoxing, I've gotten off the plane."

"Huh?" Su Xing was a little confused for a moment. "What plane are you getting off at? Where are you flying to?"

Su Zekai said, "I've arrived in H City, at Taiping Airport."

"Huh?!" Su Xing's eyes widened, and her voice involuntarily rose, "You've come to H City? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?!"

Su Zekai said somewhat embarrassedly, "I... I made this decision on the spur of the moment..."

"Even if it's a last-minute decision, you could have at least told me before the plane took off!" Well, there was no point in blaming her cousin now, so she quickly added, "Then I'll come pick you up from the airport now?"

"No need, don't bother, I'll just take a taxi there."

Su Xing said, "Okay then, I'll tell my parents."