Chapter 737: The Grand Finale

Chapter 737: The Grand Finale

Seeing his elderly parents, Gu Jingyi felt very sad, but he restrained his emotions and gently comforted them, "Dad, Mom, don't cry, I'm fine."

“Child, we miss you so much. You have no idea how we’ve gotten through these past two years. We never thought we’d see you again in our lifetime.”

"Thank God, my son is finally back."

The elderly couple held their son and cried for a while, and no one disturbed them.

After a long while, they calmed down and began to focus on his injuries. "Son, I heard you had surgery on your leg. Will you be able to save it? And your face, why is it wrapped in so much gauze?"

Gu Jingyi explained casually, "Mom, my leg is just waiting to recover. Lu Shan's surgery was very successful, and I'll be fine after three months of rest. My face only has some scratches, which are bandaged. To prevent bacterial infection, they're wrapped in gauze, and they'll be healed in two months."

Gu Jingyi's mother looked at Lu Shan, who had been taking care of her son for so many days, and said with gratitude, "Shan Shan, thank you."

"You're welcome."

After the family finished crying, Old Master Lu went up to greet Gu Jingyi.

With a heart full of trepidation, Gu Jingyi greeted the old man, "Grandpa Lu, you must be tired from your journey."

"Compared to your efforts over the past two years, what is my little bit of hardship?"

Grandpa Lu gave him a thumbs up, "You're a good kid, we're proud of you."

Bai Zhi brought a stool over for the old man and asked him to sit down.

After sitting down, Grandpa Lu looked at Gu Jingyi and sighed, "My Shanshan has waited for you for two years and longed for you for two years. These two years have been tough for her, and I know you must have had it even harder. Now that you're back, she can finally let go of her burdens and start a new life."

Lu Ye had mentioned the current predicament of Gu Jingyi and Lu Shan to the old man in advance over the phone.

I know they have concerns.

So, Grandpa Lu didn't beat around the bush and directly reassured them, "Your father and I have known each other for a long time. Let's not talk about the past. I've thought it through and I won't bring it up again. If you young people want to develop yourselves, then keep moving forward. If you don't want to, then go your separate ways and be happy. We, as elders, won't interfere. You can consider your personal matters yourselves."

After stating his position in one breath, having said everything he needed to say, Old Master Lu stood up and said, "I'm going to talk to my granddaughter-in-law."

Bai Zhi helped him to visit her office.

It brought tears to the eyes of Grandpa Lu.

"Xiao Zhi, you are amazing. Grandpa is so proud of you."

Bai Zhi chuckled and changed the subject, "Grandpa, was what you just said true? You agree to my sister continuing her relationship with Battalion Commander Gu?"

Grandpa Lu said, “Child, we are not stubborn parents. Not only do I agree, but your parents also agree. As long as they are well, that’s more important than anything else.”

Bai Zhi praised their open-mindedness, saying, "Grandpa, you're amazing too, I'm so proud of you."

"Let's go to my place tonight. You've never been here before, have you?"

Grandpa Lu recalled, "I visited their troupe before I retired, but I've never been to your family's home. Where's your grandfather? Give him a call, and I'll invite him to dinner."

"Okay, let's go to the county town for a meal first, and then go home."

Bai Zhi called Ye Rufeng to inform him of her grandfather's arrival, and Ye Rufeng was naturally very happy.

I plan to leave work early.

Gu Jingyi's parents, on the other hand, are staying here to be with their son.

They replaced Lu Shan, so Lu Shan could get a night's rest.

Lu Shan was going out to dinner with her grandfather and the others that evening. Before leaving, she said to Gu Jingyi, "I'm going back to work tomorrow. I'll come see you again when I have time."

Gu Jingyi's gaze towards her was now filled with tenderness and longing. "Okay."

"Shanshan, thank you, thank you so much." Gu Jingyi's mother held Lu Shan's hand and kept thanking her.

"Auntie, this is what I should do."

That evening, Lu Ye arranged for everyone to have dinner together at a restaurant in the county town.

"Grandpa, when are you coming home?" Lu Shan asked.

“When are you coming back? Let’s go together. I’ll come and see your younger brother and sister-in-law, and then I’ll be at ease.”

Lu Shan said, "Grandpa, I'm taking the train tomorrow afternoon."

Grandpa Lu didn't want to trouble the younger generation. He came to visit and reassure the children before heading back. "Then let's go together tomorrow afternoon."

At the dinner table, Grandpa Lu insisted on toasting Ye Rufeng, saying, "Brother Ye, thank you for being here to support the two children. I am truly happy and proud to see Xiaozhi's achievements today."

Ye Rufeng said, "We're all family, and they're my children too."

...

Six months later.

After recovering from his illness, Gu Jingyi and Lu Shan registered their marriage in Nancheng.

Because of their special status, they quietly obtained their marriage certificate and then both returned to their busy work.

Ye Qingbai and Shen Qian held a grand wedding with the help of their parents.

Bai Zhi and Lu Ye both took time to return to Nancheng to attend their wedding.

On my first night back in Nancheng, I heard Lu Ya tell me some gossip.

It is said that Zhao Kai was dismissed by Lu Hai because of his poor health.

After returning to Nancheng, he has been seeking medical treatment and medicine everywhere.

Bai Weiwei disliked his weak health and insisted on divorcing him, instead getting involved with a seafood business owner who had some money.

After being discovered by the man's wife, she was dragged by the hair and beaten in the street.

He suffered mental breakdown from the torment and was seen running around in the streets in tattered clothes a while ago.

Bai Zhi wasn't interested in the news about that adulterous couple.

Hearing about their current fate, I can only sigh.

Ye Jinsong booked the banquet at Ye Tiandong's grand restaurant.

The banquet was held to the highest standards available, with a table laden with chicken, duck, fish, and meat.

Bai Zhi had been looking forward to the feast, but as soon as a large braised pork knuckle was served, her stomach began to churn uncontrollably.

She hurriedly got up and went to the bathroom.

He gagged a few times.

She instantly realized something and reached out to take her own pulse.

Seeing Bai Zhi leave her seat, Lu Ye followed her out. When he saw Bai Zhi coming out of the restroom with a complicated expression, he asked with concern, "Wife, what's wrong?"

Bai Zhi looked up and met his gaze, then blurted out, "We can't go to the wedding night tonight."

Lu Ye raised an eyebrow in confusion, "Why?"

Bai Zhi explained in a serious tone, "There is a folk saying that pregnant women should not enter someone else's bridal chamber."

"Huh?" Lu Ye was completely confused.

But... as clever as he was, he realized what was going on in less than two seconds.

A hint of joy rose in his eyes as he tentatively asked, "Wife, are you pregnant?"

Bai Zhi nodded, "Yes, I just took her pulse, it's a pregnancy pulse."

"We...are going to be parents?"

He excitedly picked her up and carried her in his arms.

Realizing his mistake, he gently put her down.

Bai Zhi held his hand, placed it on her belly, and chuckled, "Yes, we're going to be mom and dad."

"Our lives are about to enter the next stage, and we will get better and better."

(The End)