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

Now that justice had been served regarding Zhiyuan's matter, Lin Qingping decided to take Zhangzhu back to the island first, as the New Year was approaching and preparations needed to be made.

Before leaving, Lin Qingping had a heart-to-heart talk with Zhiyuan.

Zhiyuan also wanted to talk to Lin Qingping—especially about Wenxiao.

On this issue, Lin Qingping's attitude was very frank and tolerant. "This is your business. You can make your own decision. No matter what you do, I will support you. If there is anything I can help you with, just ask."

Lin Qingping also wanted to hear what his plans were for the future of him and Qingtian. "Since you've decided to be together, you have to take responsibility, have goals and plans, and not just drift through life."

“I know, Mom.” Zhiyuan had actually considered many options, “but I want to respect Qingtian’s wishes.”

Qingtian herself wanted to continue her studies.

This is what Qingtian said to him yesterday; it was a decision she made after careful consideration.

“Zhiyuan, I know you can find me a job in the capital, or I don’t have to work. Your family is well-off enough to support me to go out and earn money. But I also want to see a wider world.”

These are Qingtian's original words. She wants to take the postgraduate entrance exam and go to the capital. She loves studying, but because of her family, she went to work after graduation. Now she wants to pick up the pieces of her past regrets, just like her brother said—to be herself for once.

Zhiyuan fully supports him, but for a long time to come, he will be a frequent flyer.

Lin Qingping was relieved. As long as the two children were serious about their relationship and their lives, she would take care of everything else!

So Lin Qingping and Zhangzhu went back to the island; otherwise, Comrade Gu Juncheng would start nagging again.

Zhiyuan returned on New Year's Eve, but to his surprise, another person came with him—Wu Ruiheng.

Zhangzhu reacted the most, staring at Wu Ruiheng in surprise, "Why are you here?"

After hesitating for a long time, Wu Ruiheng finally managed to say, "My dad sent me here."

His father said: This son is beyond teaching. Get out of here, go to your Uncle Gu's place and see if he can teach you. After all, birds of a feather flock together!

Zhiyuan: ...

Lin Qingping: ...

Well, the road ahead is long and arduous!

As for Gu Juncheng? Gu Juncheng disliked this kid a lot when he was three years old! How dare that old bastard Wu Tianping send him here in a package?

"Oh, Ruiheng is here?" Gu Juncheng greeted the boy warmly and waved, "Come on, we're all family, let's prepare the New Year's Eve dinner together."

Zhiyuan and Zhangzhu were both puzzled: Had their father changed his nature? Wasn't he the one who disliked Wu Ruiheng the most?

Only Lin Qingping knew why. She snorted and said, "Old thing, cunning old fox!"

Wu Ruiheng was young and naive. Moreover, he had already heard that his personality was just like Uncle Gu's—straightforward and sincere. Therefore, Uncle Gu's warm treatment of him meant that he liked him.

Wu Ruiheng was very happy and followed Gu Juncheng into the kitchen.

So, under Gu Juncheng's command, Wu Ruiheng showed off his skills in the kitchen, chopping chickens and killing fish. He spared no effort in showing off his abilities, and finished all the washing and preparation work in the kitchen.

Gu Juncheng felt it was about time. Only Lin Qingping and Zhiyuan in the family were good at cooking. He was just about to wait for his wife and son to come and cook when Wu Ruiheng asked, "Uncle Gu, shall we start cooking now?"

Gu Juncheng thought to himself, "Huh? You can cook?"