"This little girl, she's biased! Mother was gone for several months, how come she only runs to your father?"

Seeing the two of them laughing and being so affectionate, Yang Ruoqing couldn't help but feel a surge of jealousy.

Luo Bao turned her head to look at Yang Ruqing, saying in a coquettish voice, "Mother, my father hasn't come back for a whole year, even longer than when you left home. Of course, I'll stick with father first, but I miss you too, Mother. Don't be jealous, hehe..."

Yang Ruqing was taken aback. This little girl, after just a few months, her words became even more sharp and cunning.

"I'm too lazy to hold you. I'm going to hold Zhi'er!"

Yang Ruqing said, and immediately took a few steps forward to meet Dazhi.

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"Zhi'er take two schoolbags, ah. Your little sister is really lazy. Come here, mother will take it!"

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Yang Ruoqing smiled and took the two schoolbags. As soon as she held them, she realized they were really heavy.

"Zi'er, what's in your little backpack? Why is it so heavy?" Yang Ruqing couldn't help but ask.

Dazhi gave a bashful smile and said, "They're all from books, and Grandma also brought us shoes to change into at the academy."

"The baby's backpack still has a warm rabbit fur pouch, snacks during break..."

That's a lot, isn't it?

Yang Ruqing couldn't help but reach into Luo Babao's school bag. My god, there were not only books, but also a whip, a slingshot, and a comb...

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This isn't a school bag, this is practically a robot cat's pocket!

Come, Zhi'er, let's go home!

Yang Ruqing reached out and pulled up Dazhi's hand. From the side, Luofengtang had changed from carrying to riding, carrying Luobaobao on his back. The family of four went home laughing and chatting.

Luo Fengtang carried Luo Baobao walking in front, all the way Luo Baobao hugged her father's neck, telling him very dreamy fairy tales.

Many of them sound completely illogical and full of loopholes. They also mix in a few idioms that the little lamb, Baby Luo, doesn't quite understand, making it both amusing and ridiculous.

But this father, he was listening with utmost seriousness, nodding in agreement from time to time, and even asking a few questions at the crucial points.

Thus, Luo Baobei was extremely satisfied. The little girl became more and more excited as she spoke, her words flowed with increasing fervor, as if she had found a kindred spirit.

And then, Yang Ruqing, like a soldier on campaign, wore two single shoulder bags crossed in front of her chest, leading Da Zhi along the way, and constantly asked him and Baby about their study and life at home during this period.

Maternal love and filial piety, big ambitions in the eyes. Even the eyebrows are filled with joy. The little feet and calves move, they also walk with vigor, revealing happiness and excitement.

Suddenly, Luo Fengtang stopped and reached out to Yang Ruoheng again: “Ruoheng, please hang my schoolbag on my neck.”

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Yang Ruqing firmly shook her head. "I'm fine, you focus on carrying your daughter. She's wearing a thick cotton coat and pants, she's not light at all, you better save your strength to carry her."

Luo Fengtang then laughed, turning his head to look at the girl behind him, full of fondness.

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A year apart, my girl has grown taller and gained some weight.

Carrying it on my back along the mountain path, after a while, it does get a little tiring.

However, he is willing.

Luo Baobei heard Yang Ruqing say this, a little unconvinced, poked his head out, and hummed: “I’m not heavy, I’m not heavy, I’m just a little baby, Mom is talking nonsense.”

Yang Ruqing pursed her lips and deliberately teased her: "Leaning on your father's back, one leg dangling so long already, you're a big girl now. You still need your father to carry you? Can't you learn from your older brother Dazhi and walk by yourself?"

Luo Baobei glanced at Dazhi, then shook her head like a tambourine, and her body writhed on Luofengtang's back.

"No, no, I want my father to carry me! My father is a general, he's strong, right Father?" she asked.

As a spineless doormat, Luo Fengtang nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Father is strong and can carry me."

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“Dad, then you tell Mother, was it me who forced you to carry me, or did you do it willingly?” Baby Luo asked again.

Luo Fengtang quickly said, "It was my own wish, Father is willing to carry it!"

Luo Fengtang proudly raised her delicate eyebrows and gave Yang Ruqing a triumphant smile: "Mother, did you hear? My father said he's not tired, that he's happy to carry me. Hee hee..."

Yang Ruqing was speechless. This little girl was so cunning.

However, looking at Luofengtang's stumbling and bumbling appearance, Yang Ruqing also smiled sincerely.

“Alright, alright, you win. I can’t argue with you. Let’s head home quickly, it’s almost getting dark.” she urged.

As the family entered the village, every villager they passed greeted Yang Ruqing and Luo Fengtang enthusiastically.

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The two of them agreed to occasionally stop and chat.

The villagers then teased Luo Baobao, saying: "Your parents are back home for the New Year. You must be happy now, right?"

Then Luo Babao hugged Luo Fengtang's neck and giggled happily.

If some villagers haven't seen this side yet, Lǎo Cuò would still shout towards them: "Auntie, look this way! My parents are back!"

Seeing these childish antics of Luó Baby, Yang Ruòqíng felt a lot of emotion in her heart.

Shouldn't children all be like this?

When my parents are around, I feel like there's a special energy and anticipation in the house. Even when I'm playing in the village or visiting relatives, I feel more confident.

If parents are not around, I always feel like something is missing.

This is probably the kind of reliance that comes from thicker than water.

When we got home, the hall was brightly lit.

Yang Huazhong, Luotiang, Xiao An, Ah Hao and several others were sitting by the table drinking tea and chatting. When they saw the couple and their children enter, they all teased Luobaby and Dazhi.

“He always said it was boring being with us old men, not fun at all. Now that your parents are back, isn't it more fun?” Yang Huazhong asked.

Da Zhi smiled sheepishly, while Luo Bao ran straight to Xiao An after looking around the crowd and greeted her uncle affectionately.

Yang Ruqing said to Luo Fengtang, "You just stay in the main hall and accompany my uncle and father. I'll go to the kitchen in the backyard to help mother and aunt cook dinner."

Luo Fengtang nodded, then sat down and helped his father-in-law and the others refill their teacups.

Yang Ruqing reminded Luo Baobei a few words, telling her not to be too mischievous, then pulled up an apron and hurried to the backyard kitchen.

In the backyard kitchen, Wang Cuilian cooked while Yang Ruolan stoked the fire. Tuo Bu Xian helped pick vegetables and peel garlic, while Yang Ruolan's daughter, Xiao Ya, played with Ah Hao’s daughter nearby.

Seeing Yang Ruqing enter, Xiao Ya shyly called out, "Auntie Qing."

Yang Ruqing gently rubbed Xiaoya's little cheek and said, "Big brother and sister are back from school. Go to the front yard to play with them!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ya's eyes lit up. She dropped the twig in her hand and ran outside with all her might.

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