Chapter 305 Shen Xiaochuan Returns Home

Chapter 305 Shen Xiaochuan Returns Home

"Sigh, I wonder how your brother is doing. It's been years, and he hasn't come home for the New Year." Ma Aning suddenly thought of her son who was serving in the army far away. She felt particularly uneasy.

"Your brother is the same; he hasn't written home in a long time. The last time I received his letter, he said he was away on a mission. So much time has passed, and we haven't heard from him at all. I wonder how he is doing."

Shen Zishan frowned and put down his chopsticks with a worried expression. The food he had been enjoying seemed to have lost its flavor.

Sitting to the side, Ma Aning also looked worried. She sighed softly and said, "Yes, I wonder if he's eating well, sleeping well, or if his mission is going smoothly."

Seeing the worry on her parents' faces, Shen Xiaoxiao was about to say something to comfort them and put their minds at ease.

Just then, a crisp knocking sound came from outside, which was particularly clear in the quiet night.

"Mom and Dad, I'm going to see who it is." After saying that, Shen Xiaoxiao quickly ran outside.

Her heart pounded at the sudden knock on the door, and the thought of her brother coming back even flashed through her mind, but she felt it was unlikely.

She rushed to the gate of the courtyard, her hands trembling as she pulled open the latch.

As soon as the door opened, she saw a familiar figure standing in the doorway.

It was Shen Xiaochuan in military uniform, carrying a large bundle on his back, looking tired and travel-worn.

His military uniform was a bit wrinkled and covered in dust, indicating that the journey had been quite arduous.

As soon as Shen Xiaoxiao saw Shen Xiaochuan, tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.

Her lips trembled slightly, and the next second she burst into tears and threw herself into his arms, crying out, "Brother! You're finally back. I missed you so much."

“You haven’t written home for so long, your parents are very worried about you,” she said, hugging her brother tightly, afraid that he would disappear again if she let go.

Shen Xiaochuan gently patted Shen Xiaoxiao's back and said softly, "Don't cry. It's not pretty to cry during the New Year."

"Look at you, crying like a little kitten." His voice was gentle and comforting as he took out a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe away her tears.

Shen Xiaoxiao didn't say anything, she just kept burying her face in her brother's arms, her hands tightly gripping his clothes.

Feeling the familiar scent of her brother and hearing his strong heartbeat, she couldn't stop the tears from flowing, soaking his military uniform.

Shen Zishan and his wife sat in the living room, their eyes glancing towards the door every now and then.

My daughter went out to open the door, and a long time has passed, but she still hasn't come back.

Shen Zishan frowned, a vague unease creeping into his heart. He nudged Ma Aning beside him with his elbow and said, "Why hasn't Xiaoxiao come back yet after being gone for so long? Could something have happened to her?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Aning's already tense heart clenched instantly. She stood up abruptly and said anxiously, "Then let's go out and take a look right away!"

The two hurried towards the door, and as soon as they stepped outside, the scene before them came into view.

At the doorway, her son Shen Xiaochuan and daughter Shen Xiaoxiao were seen embracing each other tightly.

Shen Xiaochuan gently patted his sister's back, while Shen Xiaoxiao buried her face in her brother's arms, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Upon seeing this scene, Shen Zishan and his wife felt a lump in their throats and their eyes gradually welled up with tears.

For so many years, they had been hoping for their son's safe return and for the family to be reunited. Now that this scene was actually happening before their eyes, their hearts were filled with joy.

Ma Aning's lips trembled slightly as she softly called out "Xiao Chuan," her voice filled with longing.

Upon hearing her mother's voice, Shen Xiaoxiao slowly withdrew from Shen Xiaochuan's embrace.

Her face still bore traces of tears, but her eyes were filled with joy.

A slight upturn of her lips revealed a bright smile. "Mom and Dad, look, my brother is back!"

Xiao Xiao laughed happily and ran quickly to Ma Aning and Shen Zishan, excitedly saying...

Just then, Ma Aning finally came to her senses.

Her eyes were filled with urgency and excitement, and her feet seemed to move on their own as she rushed through the doorway.

She opened her arms and hugged Shen Xiaochuan tightly, her body trembling uncontrollably, and burst into tears: "Xiaochuan, you're finally back! Mom missed you so much!"

Shen Xiaochuan was held tightly by his mother, and he felt a warm current surge into his heart, mixed with a touch of sadness.

He looked down at his mother's white hair, his heart filled with guilt.

He gently patted his mother's back, comforting her in a low and tender voice, "Mom, I'm back now, aren't I? Don't cry, our family is reunited, we should be happy."

Shen Zishan stood aside, silently watching this scene, his eyes also becoming a little moist.

His hands were slightly clenched into fists as he tried to suppress his inner emotions.

For so many years, he has worked hard to be the pillar of this family, but at this moment, facing his son who has returned after a long absence, he couldn't help but be moved.

He walked up to his son, slowly raised his hand, roughened by years of hard work, and gently patted his son's shoulder with a touch of caution.

At this moment, his voice was clearly choked with barely suppressed emotion, yet filled with joy, "Xiao Chuan, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"

Shen Xiaochuan looked at his father quietly, his Adam's apple bobbing as if he was trying to swallow his complex emotions.

Then, he nodded solemnly, his voice low but extremely sincere: "Dad, Mom, I'm sorry for making you worry."

Shen Zishan looked at his son, who had grown into a strong and upright man, and felt a surge of pride.

He said firmly, "You haven't let us down. You're protecting our country while you're away, and your mother and I are so proud of you." His words were resounding, every single one an affirmation and support for his son.

“Yes, brother, we are all proud of you.” Shen Xiaoxiao stood to the side, quickly wiping away the tears that still lingered on her face, and forced a bright smile.

Shen Xiaochuan was deeply moved by the heartwarming scene before him.

He smiled broadly and said warmly, "Alright, alright, let's not stand outside in the cold wind anymore, let's go inside and eat."

"You wouldn't believe it, my stomach has been growling for ages! I've been thinking about Mom's New Year's Eve dinner the whole way here, I can't wait to try it!"

After saying this, he reached out his hands without hesitation, one hand tightly holding his father's broad palm, and the other hand gently holding his mother's slightly rough hand.

Then he turned to Xiaoxiao beside him and waved, shouting, "Xiaoxiao, come quick, let's go inside!"