Chapter 133.2

At this moment, Xiao Tangyuan also woke up. Su Xiaoxiao held her daughter, shivering from the cold. “Why are you two up so early?”

“Mom, Xiao Roubao is hungry.” Xiao Doubao took a bite of the cake and said.

Xiao Roubao, seeing his mom and sister, puffed up his cheeks and smiled with narrowed eyes.

Okay, that seems to be the case.

“I’ll take Xiao Tangyuan to wash up first. Mom, Han Cheng is taking the boys to exercise. I’ll come and help make the cakes later.”

Li Yufeng looked at the sky and said, “Han Cheng rarely takes a break. It’s so cold; how about skipping exercise today?”

Su Xiaoxiao said, “Unless there are special circumstances, rain or shine, three hundred and sixty-five days a year, even on rainy days, they exercise at home. I got used to it. During my pregnancy, it was only under special circumstances that they didn’t go out much.”

Li Yufeng also admired their perseverance: “Xiao Bao and Da Bao are like this. Even if Xiao Bao doesn’t go out for a run, he’ll still practice boxing in the yard. When Da Bao comes back, the two brothers go jogging outside every day, saying their uncle wants them to exercise seriously.”

Han Cheng called the three little cubs out of bed. They all obediently followed him outside to exercise. At first, they were shivering in the cold, but after running for a while, they warmed up.

The small mountain village was shrouded in silence in the early morning. Wisps of smoke rose from the rooftops of those who had risen early, creating a tranquil and idyllic scene reminiscent of a picturesque landscape painting.

Occasionally, as they jogged through the village, the early risers heading to the fields for vegetable picking marveled at this particular family. They couldn’t help but wonder about city dwellers—they ventured out for a run even in such cold weather. Wouldn’t it be better to save that energy for working in the fields and earning a living?

Having circled around the village for quite a distance, Han Cheng estimated that they had run several kilometers already. He instructed the children to head back home while he continued his run.

The youngsters thought they had run enough and raced back home, while Han Cheng took a different route to reach the backyard.

Yang Nanhuai’s family is accustomed to getting up early and is currently washing their faces and mouths in the yard. They were not surprised to see Han Cheng arrive.

Just as Han Cheng was about to speak, Yang Nanhuai raised his hand to interrupt him. “In the future, call us Teacher Yang and Teacher Dong. For Yang Lin, you can just call him Big Brother.”

Han Cheng silently observed them.

Yang Nanhuai glanced around and said, “Let’s talk inside.”

Han Cheng followed them into the room, and Dong Mingyue poured Han Cheng a glass of water with a serious expression. She pulled a chair and sat down opposite Han Cheng and said, “Han Cheng, I’ll ask you a few questions. You have to answer them honestly.”

Han Cheng: “What does Teacher Dong want to ask?”

Dong Mingyue pointed to the things Han Cheng had sent and asked, “What did you tell Xiaoxiao when you sent these things over? Didn’t we agree to keep our identities secret for now? Do Captain Su and the others know?”

Han Cheng said calmly, “Xiaoxiao and I have always been honest with each other. I never hide anything from her. I told her about meeting you that night as soon as I got back. However, apart from her, no one in my family knows. Not even Fantuan or Dou Bao. Xiaoxiao arranged everything, including the meats. When she bought them, she mentioned giving you a share. You can trust her; Xiaoxiao is generous and reasonable.”

The couple exchanged glances, and Dong Mingyue said, “No wonder. On the night of the fireworks, when we went to see the children, Xiaoxiao deliberately asked Doubao to turn around to greet us. Han Cheng, how can there be such a good family in the world?”

Dong Mingyue still remembers the sincere and candid smile on Su Xiaoxiao’s face. How did they raise such a good girl?

“Teacher Yang, Teacher Dong, Big Brother, you can rest assured. Xiaoxiao and I get along very harmoniously. After giving birth to twins, we treat Fantuan and Doubao equally without any distinction. Xiaoxiao has raised the children very well. They are as sensible as Da Bao and Xiao Bao. If you want to meet them, I can arrange for them to come over.”

Su Xiaoxiao was the best girl Han Cheng had ever met. His parents had raised her well—she was the best daughter, wife, and mother.

Reflecting on his many years of marriage and companionship with Su Xiaoxiao, Han Cheng realized they had never had a single argument. They had never even had a cold war. Su Xiaoxiao was gentle like water and could melt the steel with her soft gestures. He couldn’t bear to speak loudly to her, let alone have an argument. The thought of her teary- eyes made his heart ache.

Several years ago, he would never have believed that there could be such a soulmate waiting for him in this world. He vowed to spend the rest of his life treating her well, giving his utmost effort, as even the best would not be enough.

Yang Nanhuai shook his head and said, “Now is not the time; let’s wait a bit longer, there’s no rush.”

Dong Mingyue said, “Han Cheng, we’re not worried, and we know that Xiaoxiao won’t treat Fantuan and Doubao poorly just because she has her own children. Captain Su’s family has been good to us, and both Da Bao and Xiao Bao are good kids. They always share good things with us, and we truly treat the two kids like our grandchildren. Perhaps this is the destiny of our two families.”

Their identities meant that they couldn’t bring Fantuan and Doubao with them to cultivate, but by chance, they came here and had the opportunity to teach Da Bao and Xiao Bao. The education in this small mountain village was backward, and there was a shortage of qualified teachers. It would be a pity to let such promising talents go unnoticed.

Han Cheng nodded and said, “With you two university professors personally teaching and imparting knowledge, it’s a blessing for Da Bao and Xiao Bao. Policies are starting to change, and the wind is shifting. In another year or so, you should be prepared; you might be summoned back to the city.”

The family of three clenched their fists, and Yang Lin sighed. “We’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time, we’re always ready for it.”

Han Cheng nodded. “By the way, I’ll be leaving tomorrow to report to the capital. I’ll probably be back around the fourth day of the new year. Is there anything you need me to bring?”

Yang Nanhuai shook his head and said, “No wonder you came back so early this year. We don’t have anything to take with you, just be careful on your way.”

Having been away for so long, it was about time for Han Cheng to return. Yang Lin hesitated for a moment before awkwardly asking Han Cheng, “Han Cheng, could you find out from Captain Su about Liu Shuixian? How is she as a person?”

Han Cheng looked at Yang Lin calmly and asked, “Are you referring to the widow Liu living near the village entrance?”

Scratching the back of his head, Yang Lin felt even more embarrassed: “She claims to be the wife of a martyr who sacrificed himself for the country. She’s been faithful to him since then. I find her to be a good person, so I wanted to ask Captain Su for more details.”

Yang Lin belongs to the kind of scientific weirdo who doesn’t pay attention to things outside the window and only focuses on reading the books of sages. While he is not particularly bookish, he is quite outgoing. However, in his early thirties, he has been dedicated to scientific research since graduating from university and never puts effort into things outside the laboratory. Despite his outgoing nature, when delegated, he tries every means to secretly read books. There has never been any mention of him dealing with someone or having a crush. Han Cheng always thought he intended to dedicate himself solely to science.

However, now Yang Lin’s face turned red, and he asked him to inquire about the situation of a female comrade. If it were another female comrade, he wouldn’t say anything, but this widow, Liu

Han Cheng looked at Yang Nanhuai and Dong Mingyue and said, “Do you both have any objections?”

Dong Mingyue said, “We hope he gets married and has children. Being in his thirties, those young girls in their late teens or twenties won’t be interested in him. Despite the gossip surrounding a widow, we should first understand her character.”

Han Cheng took a deep breath and said, “I think you don’t need to investigate further. When I was introduced to Xiaoxiao, she was also introduced to me. As for her character, I don’t want to discuss it behind her back. If you’re asking for my opinion, I can only say she won’t be a suitable match for Big Brother.”

When Han Cheng’s words fell, the family of three was suddenly stunned, plunging into a silence that hung heavy in the air.