Chapter 486: Xiuxiu’s Confession and Growing Old Together (Final Ending)

Chapter 486: Xiuxiu's Confession and Growing Old Together (Final Ending)

Seeing his wife step out, Wang Qinghe quickly reached Bai Xiuxiu’s side and took her hand.

"Thank you both today," Bai Xiuxiu thanked the two of them, and then left with Wang Qinghe.

The family had bought tickets for a connecting train at night. Back at home, Wei Pozi had already packed the prepared meat, so the family wouldn’t attract much attention carrying several bags.

It was frozen solid enough that it wouldn’t thaw on the train.

After Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu returned, they helped to pack other specialties that Aunt Jinhua had given them.

He Ming got quite a few good things from this trip, but the game he was given was stored at Wang Qinghe’s place, to be used as food when he came over to eat.

The perks of sticking with his elder brother must not be brought home!

The family boarded the train back to the city and didn’t get back to the provincial city until the next day.

The two children were still asleep, and Wei Pozi wrapped them up snugly before letting Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu hold them again.

The meat packages were divided among everyone. Wang Qinghe took the most, while Bai Xiuxiu only needed to carry the child and a small bag of meat.

Once they were back home, Wei Pozi started hiding the meat, and He Ming quickly said goodbye and left.

"Elder brother, sister-in-law, I'm going home to reassure my family!" He Ming said and left immediately.

Bai Xiuxiu settled the two children in bed, covered them up with blankets, and then came to help.

Fortunately, things at home were always organized, so it didn’t take long to store everything.

"This is perfect. I’ll go cook. We’re in for a prosperous New Year," Wei Pozi loved having everything at home and was especially motivated to cook.

After returning, the last bit of unease in Bai Xiuxiu’s heart disappeared.

The anger and worry she had carried since her rebirth vanished the moment she saw Zhou Jiaojiao being locked up and sentenced.

In this life, she only wanted to live well with the person she loved and raise their two children. She and Qinghe would give them the best.

Life back in the provincial city was routine.

Since everyone was off for the holidays, the family was able to enjoy some rare downtime.

These happy days passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.

Every household was busy on this day.

Wang Qinghe was busy helping his mother-in-law chop meat in the morning.

He was occupied when an unexpected visitor appeared at the door.

He Zhifei stood quietly at the door, looking like he wanted to knock and come in but was conflicted.

Wang Qinghe put down his knife, walked out of the yard coldly, and closed the door behind him, showing no intention of letting him in.

He Zhifei became even more embarrassed. "Qinghe..."

"We're not that familiar; there's no need to address me that way," Wang Qinghe lightly reminded him.

He Zhifei felt even more bitterly: "I have already driven away your third uncle's family. You'll never see them in the provincial capital again. Why can't you find it in your heart to forgive me?"

"Heh..." Wang Qinghe let out a light chuckle at his words.

His gaze fell on He Zhifei's face: "You weren't standing up for me; you were standing up for yourself. He Zhifei, those people kidnapped me. After you found me, you didn't want to do anything to them.

You decided to forgive them.

Those people wanted to kill me, yet you still didn't stand up for me.

When I sought justice for myself, you thought I was piling on.

How is it that when you're the one being hurt, you suddenly can't forgive?"

"I..." He Zhifei tried to explain.

"Because it touches on your interests, doesn't it?" Wang Qinghe continued. "Every time you felt those people were detestable or felt sorry for me, wasn't it always because I could bring you honor? You've never seen me as He Ming's equal.

Instead of coming to me and making me sick, why don't you go home and take a good look in the mirror?

We were never meant to be father and son. Hold onto your precious dignity.

Try not to see me again for the rest of your life."

Wang Qinghe's attitude was cold.

He Zhifei felt waves of discomfort, but he had to admit that everything said was true.

He didn't love this child, and neither did Yingying.

Both of them had their own expectations of this child.

He Zhifei didn't know how he wandered off in a daze.

Wang Qinghe turned back into the yard, shut the door, and continued chopping meat.

Nighttime.

The firecrackers were deafening. Although supplies were scarce, every household still lit lamps.

Wei Pozi prepared a full spread of twelve dishes.

"Time to eat! Time to eat!"

After her call, the family gathered around the table.

Wei Pozi was beaming with joy: "This is the first time our family has celebrated the New Year together. I hope we'll spend every New Year together and that our lives will keep getting better!"

"Mom is right! We will get better and better," Bai Xiuxiu said, knowing that the bright future awaited, and she was confident it would be better.

Wang Qinghe also nodded: "What Mom and my wife said is right."

He had dreamed of that glimpse of the future.

Late at night, past midnight.

Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu timed it to give Wei Pozi a New Year's greeting: "Mom, Happy New Year."

Wei Pozi was extremely excited and gave them each a red envelope: "I should have given you these earlier, but I didn't have the chance since I've been at your sister's place all these years."

"Thank you, Mom." Both of them received the red envelopes.

Then Mingming and Yueyue gave their New Year greetings to the three of them, who then gave red envelopes to the two children.

Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu were about to leave.

Wang Qinghe's teacher had been very kind to them. After returning to the village, they had already gone to pay New Year greetings to Teacher Zhang.

After coming back, they planned to go and pay New Year greetings to their teacher at just the right time.

At the Zhou family, Zhou Jieshu looked outside sadly, listening to the sound of firecrackers.

Xiu Juan felt a pang of sadness seeing her husband like this.

Just as she was thinking of how to console him, she saw Wang Qinghe and his wife approaching, carrying gifts.

"Xiu Juan, open the door fast." Zhou Jieshu was also surprised.

After Xiu Juan opened the door, Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu greeted them, "Teacher, Teacher's wife, Happy New Year."

Saying that, Wang Qinghe and his wife knelt and bowed.

"Get up! Get up! Why did you two come at this time?" Zhou Jieshu was so happy he didn't know what to do. He had been thinking about inviting his disciple to have a meal with them earlier that day.

He didn't expect them to come at this time.

"This is my first year of apprenticeship, so it's only proper to come at this time. We hope you won't mind, Teacher and Teacher's wife." Wang Qinghe said gently.

"What kind of talk is that? Xiu Juan, let's eat fast! Have you already eaten at home? Even if you have, it's okay. Let's eat together again! My wife's dumplings are really delicious!" Zhou Jieshu was as happy as a child.

Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu accepted their teacher's kindness.

After eating another meal there, they stayed until very late, almost dawn, before Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe returned home.

Out of the house, walking out of the alley, the first light of dawn appeared outside.

The lights in every house were still on. Bai Xiuxiu looked at her hand being held, the warmth in her palm making her feel exceptionally at ease.

She slightly raised her head and looked at her man with his gentle eyes. Softly, she said, "Qinghe, have I ever told you that I love you very much? In this life, I want to grow old with you. If there is another life, I want to be with you in that life too."

Wang Qinghe was startled hearing this, his heart beginning to race.

He looked at his wife, and from the moment he first saw her, this person had been able to wreak havoc on his heart.

Now, in her lively eyes, there was finally a reflection of him.

The emotions in those eyes were what he had dreamed of seeing; she said she was willing to be with him for a lifetime!

At that moment, Wang Qinghe felt that no words could describe his happiness.

He hugged her, under the first light of the sky, both excited and happy. "Okay, let's be together for all lifetimes, Xiuxiu. Today is the happiest day of my life, and I don't think there will be a day happier than today."