To make up for the debt owed to Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

"Didn't he come to wish you a Happy New Year? He came first thing in the morning on the first day of the Lunar New Year!" Gu Youlian retorted.

Gu Juncheng spent New Year's Eve at his own home. On the morning of New Year's Day, as a son, he still went to his eldest sister's house to wish his parents a Happy New Year.

At that time, Lin Qingping was still asleep, having watched the Spring Festival Gala until the very end of New Year's Eve. She didn't know Gu Juncheng was there; when she woke up, he had already prepared breakfast and was waiting for the three of them to eat.

But Liu Fen was not satisfied. "The New Year's Eve is the day for family reunion. What's he doing here on the first day of the new year? Visiting relatives?"

Gu Youlian had no choice but to say, "Mom, you should be glad he still remembers this relative. Others are making their paths wider and wider, but you're making yours narrower and narrower. Pingzi was so good to you back then, how much she trusted you. She gave you the money she earned and even put her savings in your account. You're the one who pushed Pingzi away step by step. People have feelings, and you hurt them, then blame them for not forgiving you. What kind of logic is that? Who is Pingzi? She's Chengzi's family, the mother of his child. How can you expect your son to side with you after doing this?"

Liu Fen was so aggrieved by Gu Youlian's words that she was about to cry. Gu Dafu, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but say, "So what? We are his parents, and he is his son. There are no parents who are wrong in this world. No matter what we do, we are his parents, and he has to accept it!"

“Chengzi didn’t refuse! He did! He didn’t admit that you weren’t his parents, but didn’t he come to wish you a Happy New Year on the first day of the Lunar New Year? As a son, he should support you, and he won’t skimp on that!” Gu Youlian said.

"But..." Liu Fen was too embarrassed to finish her sentence. But what? She still longed for the joy of being surrounded by her children and grandchildren, for the happiness of family life. Was that something she could never achieve in this lifetime? Even though her son's house was only two houses away, she couldn't even go inside?

In her distress, Liu Fen comforted herself, thinking that since they lived close by, they would eventually meet again, and if they saw each other often, they might even become close...

But Liu Fen remained optimistic.

Shortly after the start of spring, Gu Juncheng was given a new mission.

Although he was seriously injured this time and his skills and physique may not be the same as before, he was among the first batch of scientific and technical talents trained. Now is the time when the army needs talents, and it would be a pity for him to retire. Therefore, after having a deep talk with him, he was given a new mission.

He had to head south again.

Although Wu Tianping was already the division commander of the island where he originally was stationed, the vast South China Sea could not possibly have only one division, so he was ordered to go south and return to the island.

When he got home, he told Lin Qingping about it.

In fact, his move south again might not be the most suitable for this family.

For example, Zhiyuan is already in junior high school and doing well in school in the capital. If he goes with the military, should he stay or go? What's the best option for Zhiyuan? In terms of education, the capital is definitely better…

Most importantly, there's Lin Qingping. She's had her surgery, but she still needs follow-up treatment and regular checkups. Is it convenient for her to leave the capital?

"When are you leaving?" Lin Qingping asked him this one question after hearing this.

"next month."

Lin Qingping calculated that there were only about ten days left.

She thought for a moment, "You go first, Zhiyuan finishes this semester, and we'll come over during the summer vacation."

"Lin Qingping..." Gu Juncheng's heart warmed. Had she really made up her mind like this? Without the slightest hesitation? He couldn't help but hug her, resting his chin on the top of her head.

Her hair had grown longer and was no longer as prickly as when it first grew out; now it looked like a normal boy's hair.

"Lin Qingping, why don't you stay in the capital with the children? It's too hard for you to follow me." Over the years, she had traveled around with him, and her illness was undoubtedly caused by overwork.

Lin Qingping pushed him away irritably, "You went south by yourself and left me here. I have to take care of two children and do all the big and small things at home. Aren't you tired?"

Gu Juncheng was taken aback. It seemed that what she said made sense. He could always help her with chores when she was around.

"That's fine then. I'll talk to Zhiyuan tonight." Lin Qingping snorted and went upstairs to check on her daughter, Zhangzhu, who was taking a nap.

Downstairs, Gu Juncheng was still gazing up at her.

She didn't look back.

It's a lie to say I'm afraid of hardship. The two of us could clearly be together, so why separate? Why do I assume that following him means suffering? As for Zhiyuan, it's true that staying in the capital to attend middle school would be better, but this kid won't agree to that.