Chapter 54 The First Day Back Home

Xiao Yichen drove while watching the backseat through the rearview mirror, softly saying, “Brother Cheng, don’t think too much. Go home and rest. If you need anything, just send a message.” Lu Cheng nodded slightly, gratefully saying, “Yichen, thanks to you. When my legs are healed, we’ll have a good get-together.

” It was over 300 kilometers from the capital. Xiao Yichen and Gao Lechuan took turns driving, driving for over ten hours. Along the way, fearing that Lu Cheng would be too tired, they found a motel to sleep for a night. Lin Yuexi originally wanted to say she could drive too, but thinking about how she had already shown off too many skills, and now driving, if anyone asked, how would she explain? So she didn’t say she wanted to drive. The jeep arrived in Qinghe Village in the afternoon of the second day, dusty and weary, attracting villagers and children to gather around and watch.

 Several children even chased after the jeep for a while. Then the jeep stopped in front of the three big tiled houses where Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi got married. Because Lin Yuexi had written a letter to Wang Lijuan before, saying that Lu Cheng would be returning to Qinghe Village to recuperate in a few days, and asking Wang Lijuan to clean his house in advance, prepare the bedding, Wang Lijuan naturally did so.

 Moreover, when Lin Yuexi went to the capital, it was already the end of the year, and when she came back, it was already May, the weather had warmed up, and it was quite easy to clean up. When Lin Yuexi and Lu Cheng’s jeep arrived at the entrance of the house, Wang Lijuan, who had already received the news, had opened the door and boiled water to welcome them home.

 Upon hearing that Lu Cheng had returned home, everyone in the village rushed to see him. They all wanted to see how the hero who had been judged paralyzed and hadn’t returned home for five years was doing now.

Even Liu Cuifang’s family came over. Lin Yuexi didn’t stop them, because she was afraid that Lu Cheng would hear his parents and brother and sister-in-law’s attitude towards his family and it would affect his health, so she hadn’t explained it to him yet. She only said that his parents were doing well. Lu Cheng returned home surrounded by everyone. His eyes revealed a complex emotion, both a sense of familiarity with his long-lost hometown and a feeling of nostalgia for the five years of blank time in his hometown. He sat on a chair in the main room, his injured leg slightly stretched out.

 Lin Yuexi was carefully sorting his luggage beside him, while Wang Lijuan busied herself serving tea and water, enthusiastically greeting everyone. Xiao Yichen and Gao Lechuan also sat in the main room. After a long journey, they also planned to stay in the village for a couple of days to rest. It was actually their first time in the countryside, and they wanted to try staying in the countryside for a couple of days.

 Captain Li and Secretary Zhao also came over. As soon as Secretary Zhao entered, he grabbed Lu Cheng’s hand, “Lu Cheng, I heard that in that operation, you stood your ground against ten enemies, single-handedly destroyed the enemy’s base, and took the lead to draw the enemy’s attention. You are the pride of our Qinghe Village!” Lu Cheng smiled awkwardly and said, “Secretary Zhao, you’re exaggerating. Those are things I should do as a soldier.” Captain Li chimed in, “Should do? These are all remarkable achievements! Our Qinghe Village hasn’t had a great hero like you in so many years.

 Now that you’re back, the village is lively.” Xiao Yichen also stood up and nodded slightly to Secretary Zhao and Captain Li, “I’m Lu Cheng’s brother, Xiao Yichen, and this is Gao Lechuan, who was sent by the army to escort Brother Lu Cheng back home. We’ve brought Lu Cheng back this time so he can recuperate at home. We’ll stay here for two days before leaving. Brother Cheng and Sister-in-law, we’ll have to ask Captain Li and the villagers to take care of your nephew for a while.

” Captain Li and Secretary Zhao hurriedly said, “Of course, of course! You are all honored guests. Just ask if you need anything. Lu Cheng’s health is the most important thing. You must rest assured and recover.” At this time, several villagers from outside came in with vegetables and eggs from their own farms, “Lu Cheng, this is from our own farm. It’s pesticide-free and fresh. It’s good for your recovery.

” Lu Cheng repeatedly thanked them, tears of emotion sparkling in his eyes. Seeing this, Lin Yuexi quickly stepped forward to take the things the villagers handed over, smiling and saying, “You’re all too kind. Please have a seat, have a seat.” The atmosphere in the room became even warmer. Everyone chatted casually, asking Lu Cheng about his experiences outside and sharing the changes in the village over the years.

Lu Cheng listened quietly, feeling the deep affection of his hometown. Only Lu Zhengdong, Liu Cuifang, Lu Jianguo, and Li Xiuyin were a little at a loss for words. Lu Zheng felt something was strange, but he didn’t have time to ask how they got back. As dusk approached, Secretary Zhao and Captain Li got up to leave, and the other villagers also dispersed one after another. Lin Yuexi began to prepare dinner with the things the villagers had brought. Seeing that there wasn’t enough food, she took out a few pounds of meat from her space, mixed it in, and made a big bowl of braised pork.

She also killed the chicken Wang Xiuyuan brought, fried a few eggs, stir-fried some lettuce, cabbage, and other vegetables, barely enough for a table of food. She called Xiao Yichen, Gao Lechuan, Ziyan, and Xiyun over to eat. Meanwhile, in the Lu family’s old house, the group of people started to make a scene. Liu Cuifang was so angry that she smashed a bowl. She couldn’t believe that Lu Cheng not only came back alive but also woke up. Listening to his brother’s words, Lu Cheng wouldn’t be paralyzed forever, and he might even be able to stand up. He could completely return to the army in the future.

She had been tricked by that bitch Lin Yuexi. Lu Jianguo saw his mother getting angry and immediately intervened, “Dad, Mom, you are Sandi’s biological parents. What difference does that severance letter make? Can blood ties really be severed? I think in a couple of days, after his two brothers leave, you should go and talk to Sandi. Say that Lin Yuexi forced you to sign that severance letter.

 Find an excuse to take care of Sandi, and ask Sandi to divorce that bitch…” Lu Zhengdong hesitated and said, “Old woman, Jianguo, that’s not good, right? We were too ruthless back then. Now we go and beg Sandi, will he forgive us?” He said this and then silently smoked, not saying a word, his face filled with regret. Liu Cuifang glared at him fiercely, “You dumb fool, Sandi is our son, he’s injured now, why is it unreasonable for us to take care of him? Besides, how can a daughter-in-law have the right to make her husband sever ties with his biological parents?

” Lu Jianguo also chimed in, “Mom is right, we can’t just let this go. When Sandi’s legs are healed, he will definitely rise quickly in the army. Then, he can just give us a little bit of money, and we’ll have enough to eat and drink without worrying about anything.” While they were scheming, Lu Cheng and his family were happily eating dinner. At the dinner table, Xiao Yichen and Gao Lechuan praised Lin Yuexi’s cooking skills.

Lin Yuexi smiled and served everyone food. Lu Cheng watched this scene, his heart filled with warmth and happiness.