The Gangcheng railway station is still the same, a dilapidated two-story building, ten years after the 21st century, there is no modern atmosphere here, and the facilities are still as old as in the 80s. Perhaps because he had been wandering outside for a long time, Qiao Nan had a sense of closeness to this kind of dilapidation.

After all, the port city is changing with each passing day, and many places he can't recognize it, and the old times he is familiar with are left in this train station.

The train station is almost connected to the docks, and as soon as you walk out of the station, the sea breeze howls from the north. When they set off from Beijing, they all wore short sleeves, and when they arrived in Hong Kong City, they had to put on their coats.

The little brother-in-law had been waiting for them at the station for a long time, and Lao Qiao also came with him. Considering that they have a lot of people and a lot of luggage, the sister-in-law specially prepared two cars. He asked Qiao Nan and Wen Jing to sit in the same car with him, and asked Qiao Lu and Qiao Lin to go to another car.

Jolene thought that her brother-in-law was eccentric, and her face was about to droop to the ground. However, as soon as she approached the car, Min Jia suddenly ran out of the car. Only then did Jolene know that her brother-in-law had prepared a surprise for her. The two little girls hugged each other and jumped and screamed, so excited that they didn't know what to do.

Qiao Nan shook his head, not knowing what they were excited about. I haven't seen each other for more than two months, and it's like ten years of life and death. Tsk, girls are really incomprehensible.

However, when Min Jia rushed over and pounced on him and sweetly called him "brother", his heart instantly softened, and he didn't hesitate to hug her and turn around several times.

The most embarrassing thing is Wen Jing, she doesn't want to conflict with Qiao's family anymore, and insists on returning to Hong Kong City by herself. But Qiao Nan was also stubborn, and it took several days to be a leper dog before she finally persuaded her. In front of Qiao's family, she really felt uncomfortable, but fortunately, she had a delicate little brother-in-law, and no matter how embarrassing she was, it would not be difficult for him. The little sister-in-law shook hands with Wen Jing very warmly and praised: "Yo, Qiao Nan really has a vision, and found such a temperamental beauty, fortunately, fortunately!"

Wen Jing smiled gently and said, "You have won the award, I have heard Qiao Nan talk about you a long time ago, it is really better to hear than to see." ”

Downright and generous, dignified and polite, I must have seen a lot of the world. The sister-in-law appreciated it very much, helped her put her luggage in the car, and let her sit with Qiao Nan.

The wonton restaurant has put up a sign that it is closed, but it is bustling with activity, and all the familiar neighbors have come. After the children of the Qiao family greeted them, Qiao Nan pulled Wen Jing over and introduced generously: "This is my girlfriend." ”

The neighbors naturally heard what Li Lanzhi said, and they also knew that the old couple of the Qiao family could not accept this daughter-in-law calmly. However, Qiao Nan should like her very much! he didn't shy away from it at all, and took her home like this.

Also, although Qiao Nan is sensible, he is also stubborn and hateful, and the right way is about to go to the dark. From choosing a school, choosing a career, to choosing his lover, he was stubborn all the way. Although the neighbors thought that this girl was handsome and a good match for Qiao Nan, they were embarrassed to clap their hands and praise because of the old couple of the Qiao family, and they didn't know what to say even after saying a few words of "good".

At this moment, a little girl suddenly came out of the back kitchen, still holding a peeled angler shrimp in her hand. She has real milk skin and picturesque eyebrows. She nibbled on the shrimp meat, looked at Wen Jing curiously, and sighed: "This sister is so beautiful! as beautiful as a big star on TV! Is there a way for her to stay?"

"Yes. Qiao Nan replied without hesitation: "Just wait for her to marry me." ”

Everyone started to coax, and the Qiao family and his wife were embarrassed to be cold again, and went to the back kitchen together to get busy. Qiao Nan grabbed her sister and asked softly, "Who is that little girl?"

Qiao Lin was taken aback: "Comrade Qiao Nan, you won't have amnesia, right?"

Qiao Nan was also very nervous: "But I really can't remember......"

"Baby!Sun Jiaoyang!Sun Ruiyang's sister!"

Qiao Nan's pupils shook for a moment, and he looked at the little girl again. When she came home the year before last, she was still a little girl with dark skin and messy hair, when did she become so beautiful? This is really similar to Jolene! Jolene was also dark and thin when she was a child, like a roasted sweet potato, and when she grew up, didn't she look like a dog?

Qiao Nan figured this out before picking up the baby. The baby giggled, and after laughing, he said to Qiao Nan: "Brother Qiao Nan, you have changed a lot!"

"Isn't it? Brother is wearing glasses!"

"Not only do you wear glasses, but you've lost a lot of weight, and your hair is longer than before. ”

Since Qiao Nan stepped into the house, the most heard sentence was "lost weight". If a girl who is losing weight hears such an evaluation, I don't know how happy she should be. But Qiao Nan desperately hoped that he could get strong as soon as possible and improve his physical fitness as soon as possible.

As for his hair, he has also grown recently, that is, a little longer than Bancun, but he has never grown so long since he was a child. Wen Jing said that it would be better to have longer hair, so he didn't cut it.

The three children of the Qiao family came back, and Jixiang Road was lively again. Between pushing the cups and changing the lamps, except for Qiao Nan, all the men drank too much. Old Joe's face was flushed with alcohol, and he drunkenly talked about the torment of those days in the hospital. The words that were originally pressed in his heart, after all the children returned safely, turned into impassioned accusations, and as he spoke, he cried, attracting a burst of persuasion from everyone.

After wiping away his tears, he complained about the bad guys, and everyone became angry. The women at the table also sighed one after another, not knowing how Lao Xu, such a principled person, could have such a group of unreasonable relatives.

In the final analysis, everyone is still very glad that Qiao Nan can return safely, but when she raised a glass to celebrate, Qiao Lin saw Lao Dong's loss.

is also wearing a military uniform to protect the family and defend the country, and it is also a life of nine deaths, fortunately, my brother is in danger, but Brother Daming has never been able to come back. No matter how open-minded Uncle Dong is, he will feel that his fate is unfair!

So, Qiao Lin cleared her throat and said, "Don't keep scolding the family surnamed Guan, you have to scold my sister's black-hearted boss! My brother is fine now, my sister has to go back to fight her boss!"

Qiao Lin successfully diverted the firepower, and Lao Dong was no longer as melancholy as he was just now. Qiao Lu originally thought it was disgraceful, but when she got home, no one laughed at her, and her relatives and neighbors were very unanimous in pointing the finger at her boss, which made her feel very comforted.

After Qiao Lin mentioned it, Professor Sun said: "When I met a black-hearted boss while studying for a doctorate, it was really bad luck. There are a lot of people around me who don't want to contact their old school anymore after graduating from their PhD. Qiao Lu, although this matter has hit you hard, don't be too discouraged, no matter what, get your degree certificate first. ”

Chen Yun echoed her husband's words, and continued: "That's it, Lulu, don't doubt your ability because of this matter. When your mother told me, I was so angry, that kind of black-hearted person can also be a professor? If you really want to fight a lawsuit, Aunt Chen supports you, don't be afraid!"

The sister-in-law drank a glass of beer and came to a conclusion: "I heard from the eldest sister that her professor wanted to give her a raise and keep her as a doctoral queen, but unfortunately Lulu didn't want to stay and wanted to return to China, so his boss didn't let her graduate." I guess he might be trying to apply for something and urgently need a few results. It's to blame, it's also to blame Qiao Lu for being so good, and I can't let go if I want to - hey, but don't think about it, although I cherish my talents, I've never treated my employees like this. ”

The crowd laughed again and touched their glasses together. Before Qiao Lu went home, she really did a lot of ideological struggles, and wondered if she would be looked down upon by everyone. In her imagination, others will laugh at her, she is not capable of graduating with a doctorate at all, not only that, but she also lied to her family, she really failed her studies, and there are a lot of stains on her morals.

But I didn't expect everyone to stand on her side so unanimously, emphasizing over and over again that she was very good, but she was just unladylike.

Even the most demanding aunt gave a lot of examples of tutors oppressing students, and was indignant and asked her to negotiate with her tutors without looking ahead.

This is where her life began, her home, the source of all her strength.

Thinking of this, Qiao Lu picked up the Wuliangye brought by her brother-in-law, and without saying a word, poured herself a glass of wine. She held her wine glass and walked up as bold as ever: "Elders, I still have nothing but a glass of wine for everyone." But I swear to everyone that no matter what I do in the future, I will definitely get my degree certificate first...... The next time I come back, I'll definitely show you your Ph.D. certificate from Stanford. Thank you, I'll do it first!"

"Good!"

Crackling applause rang out, and Qiao Lu drank all the wine in the cup. Although she quickly became dizzy, she was very happy.

It's been almost two months since the spring semester, and Qiao Lu has to rush back as soon as possible, so on the afternoon of the day they go home, Lao Qiao invited the people from the photo studio to his home, and after nine years, Qiao's family wants to take a family photo again.

Although the old couple didn't want the children to toss, they were more eager for the children's return than anyone else, so they actually bought new clothes just to take a family photo. Lao Qiao wore a black tunic suit, and Li Lanzhi wore a very festive red knitted sweater.

The two girls of the Qiao family didn't have to change their clothes, and the regular clothes that Qiao Nan brought back finally came in handy. Wen Jing helped him sort out his clothes, and her eyes were full of admiration: "You are really suitable for military uniforms, so handsome!"

Qiao Nan was shy, and after coming out of the back room, everyone looked straight at each other. Although he has lost a lot of weight and his military uniform is a little empty, it is undeniable that Qiao Nan, who is wearing a military uniform, is indeed like a different person, a majestic young hero.

Wen Jing was very proud and asked quietly, "Didn't they see you wearing a military uniform?

Qiao Nan also replied in a low voice: "I wore a military uniform when I came back from the summer vacation of my sophomore year...... Alas, I was a bit silly at the time, and I was embarrassed to walk down the street. ”

"Why?"

"At that time, I just wanted to show off, and I wanted all the neighbors to see it...... In fact, I want to show my dad the most, and if he sees me wearing a military uniform, he will definitely be very proud. ”

Wen Jing glanced at the white-haired old Qiao, and sighed silently, maybe he didn't know his son's intentions until now, right?

That day, they took a family photo, and also took a "whole street photo", and Lao Qiao hung it all in the store. Compared with nine years ago, the least changed is Qiao Lu and his wife, followed by Qiao Lin (in fact, she is not much different from when she was a child, that is, she is whiter than before, she has grown taller, from a ponytail to a shawl with long hair);

But fortunately, all three children are back. Although the eldest daughter was unrewarded with a belly full of ambition, and the son with a half-blind eye, as soon as they returned, he could only thank God.