Chapter 440 Xie Zhiyan returned before being sent down to the countryside; both mother and son were in the family compound.

Grandpa Zheng nodded kindly, his words carrying even more certainty: "It must be true. I know Shanghai has been quite turbulent lately. I originally wanted her to go to Beijing to stay with my daughter, but it was probably just a coincidence that Xie Zhiyan returned at this crucial moment. I suppose she should be in the military family compound by now. Xie Zhiyan is doing well too; he's still an officer in the military. With his current rank, protecting the child and Yingying shouldn't be a problem."

If Xie Zhiyan hadn't found him, he wouldn't have believed that someone who had been missing for so many years could actually return alive from the battlefield.

Those years of hardship are in the past, and neither side wants to bring them up again. Now, with the hard times finally coming to an end, this family, whose fate has been so tumultuous, finally has the opportunity to reunite.

"Yingying called me a couple of days ago to let me know she's safe and sound. She said she's living a peaceful life now. She calls me almost every week to check on me. The children are all in kindergarten now and doing very well in their studies. Xie Zhiyan is protecting them very well in Beijing, so you can rest assured."

Shu Wenyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that Shu Ying had not been demoted.

"That's good. I've been dreaming about her and the children a lot lately. Brother, I'm so sorry to have troubled you with the children's affairs, but given the current situation, I really don't know how to repay you. Wait..."

“Brother, we’re family, so let’s not stand on ceremony. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Right now, the most important thing is for you and your wife to come back safely. Nothing else matters. Yingying called me a while ago and said that she has many options now. Recently, she was noticed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs because of her excellent foreign language skills and they invited her to work there.”

Shu Ying is very resilient; most people can't break her. Even in the capital, where she's unfamiliar with the place, she manages to live a very respectable life.

She suffered a lot while she was alone abroad, but now she has finally reaped the rewards of her hard work.

"Yingying has her own ideas, and she says she hasn't decided yet. We should know soon whether she will go to work. Take good care of yourself. I'm also trying to find out about your sister-in-law. Give me your contact information so I can have someone contact you."

Shu Wenyuan's eyes reddened. The current situation did not allow him and his daughter to meet. He had been hiding alone for a long time and had finally waited for the opportunity. However, the people who persecuted them had not yet been found, and he could not alert them.

"I'm relieved to hear that. However, it's not convenient for me to show my face right now. I'm afraid there might be people in Shanghai keeping an eye on the Shu and Zheng families. To avoid any complications, please let Yingying know if you have the chance. I'm fine."

He knew his own daughter well.

Shu Ying is very strong. If she knew that the couple were still alive, she would definitely search for them with all her might. If it takes too long, it will inevitably alert some people. Now is not the best time for them to meet.

Old Zheng nodded solemnly, understanding his concerns, and immediately assured him, "No problem. Your sister-in-law and I are going to the capital soon, and my niece also has some things to take care of. I'll go see Yingying then and tell her not to worry."

Shu Wenyuan's voice trembled as his long-standing anxiety finally subsided. He had originally intended to secretly help Shu Ying, and knowing that the children had not suffered would make him feel better.

"Yingying is a very thoughtful child. If you explain things to her clearly, she will understand. Also, I haven't been able to help with the children's schooling. I'm not a good father."

Old Zheng felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this. They were both men, both fathers, and their children were practically their only concern. He could only offer them words of comfort.

"Brother, please don't think like that. Our own children are doing well and living a good life in the capital. Their lives are no worse than in Shanghai. Moreover, Zhiyan is at a crucial stage of his career advancement. At least they won't let his mother and children suffer any injustice. You know your in-laws well; they are all reasonable and fair people. So please relax. Our most urgent task is to find your sister-in-law first."

As soon as Old Zheng thought about it, he couldn't wait to pack his luggage.

I originally planned to go to Beijing this weekend, but the situation has changed, so naturally the sooner the better.

After the two hung up the phone, Old Zheng breathed a long sigh of relief and said earnestly, "It's good that you're still alive, it's good that you're alive."

There are countless troubles in this world, but as long as you are alive, there is no hurdle you cannot overcome.

Yang Wan's whereabouts are still unknown. In such a vast place, where even a specific city is unknown, finding someone is like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Thinking about the series of problems that lay ahead, Old Zheng couldn't help but sigh. It would probably take some time before the world could be at peace.

Fortunately, there's no need to worry about Shu Ying. The children are going to school, and she'll soon have a job. In any case, she can take care of herself.

Even though the current situation is not optimistic, he will soon finish organizing the materials he has on the exoneration of the Shu family.

When the time comes, we'll give it all to Xie Zhiyan. He still has some say in things, and when the truth comes out, the Shu Wenyuan couple won't have to hide anymore.

Old Zheng took off his reading glasses with one hand and looked at the scenery outside the window with some melancholy: "I just don't know when this small wish will come true."

Some things are not as simple as they imagine, especially since there is a distance between Beijing and Shanghai. If word gets out, the time spent traveling alone would be enough to exhaust them.

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When Xie Zhiyan got off work in the evening, Shu Ying had just come out of the kitchen.

Xie Mingzhu had to coax her a lot before she agreed to rest. When Xie Zhiyan entered the room, he took off his coat with one hand and saw Shu Ying looking preoccupied.

He patted Yangyang's head and looked at the two little ones with a smile: "Yangyang, why don't you take your sister out to play for a while? Daddy has something to say to Mommy."

The children finished their homework as soon as they got home from school. The kindergarten homework wasn't difficult, so Shitou put down his schoolbag and came home to wait.

The two little ones nodded obediently, took the soccer ball that Ye Zhanying had just bought yesterday, and ran out excitedly.

Xie Zhiyan pulled Shu Ying to sit on the sofa, gently stroking her long hair with one hand: "Why do you look so unhappy? Is something on your mind?"

Shu Ying met his gaze and didn't hide anything: "When my sister and I went out today, we saw a newspaper and we think it's very likely that it contains my parents' information. Zhiyan, my parents might not be dead, they might still be alive!"