As people grow older, they increasingly cherish the presence of loved ones. Zhu Yunfei was no exception.
However, she rarely had the chance to go out, as she was busy taking care of the elderly. This made her particularly fond of the days she could spend with her grandchildren.
"It's because of the summer vacation that I brought them back, planning to..."
Gong Zhi Jing had intended to say they would spend their summer vacation at home, but as the words left her mouth, she suddenly remembered their registration for the parent-child program.
She changed tack, saying, "To foster the bond between Yu Chen and the children, I've enrolled him and the two children in 'My Super Dad.' We're planning a trip."
The program was well-known, and most people had heard of it.
Zhu Yunfei, apart from a slight surprise, didn't react much. The most significant reaction came from Gong Le Xun.
He exclaimed in shock, "What program? I'm not going. I want to go to Grandpa's..."
Gong Zhi Jing didn't insist. "If you don't want to go, that's fine. Let your father take Le Jing."
Ling Le Jing, engrossed in watching television, heard his name and immediately chimed in, "Why are you calling me? What am I doing with Dad?"
Gong Le Xun, relieved that he didn't have to go, patiently replied when his younger brother asked.
"You and Dad are going to participate in 'My Super Dad.'"
"Really? Is it the program that Uncle Situ and Brother Yu participated in? Then I want to go!! It'll be fun."
Ling Le Jing became very excited.
Gong Zhi Jing looked at Ling Yu Chen with confusion and asked, "Did Situ Jun and his second son, Situ Yu, also participate in this show?"
She rarely watched television and hadn't paid attention.
Ling Yu Chen nodded. "Yes, they participated in the first season."
Seeing her younger son so happy, Gong Zhi Jing felt a sense of relief. Fortunately, her younger son wasn't resistant.
Gong Ye suddenly said, "Le Xun, you can go with your father and brother. I will keep my promise to you."
He hoped that Gong Le Xun would also enjoy being with his parents, just like Ling Le Jing.
Although Gong Le Xun was reluctant, he still listened to Gong Ye.
"Okay, Grandpa, I'll listen to you."
The closer Gong Le Xun was to Gong Ye, the happier Gong Zhi Jing became.
Initially, she had only wanted the second son to have the surname Gong.
She hadn't expected that Gong Le Xun, in terms of both preferences and personality, would be the most suitable child for the Gong family. Perhaps it was fate and destiny.
At the same time, she was also gleefully thinking that with these two little rascals gone, she would finally have two months of peace.
Also sharing her joy was Ling Le You.
Besides Gong Zhi Jing, she was the one who was most pestered by the children at home. As long as they were home, she could never find a moment of peace.
The worst off was Ling Yu Chen, as he was about to be separated from his wife for two months, which was sheer torture!
Not only that, but he would also have to spend time alone with those two little brats...
The happiest of all was Ling Le Jing, who couldn't understand the worries of his parents and brother. He only knew that he was going on a trip.
As soon as she learned that her grandson was about to go on a trip, Zhu Yunfei couldn't help but worry that Ling Yu Chen wouldn't be able to take good care of them.
She began to instruct him to take good care of the two children.
Ling Yu Chen initially agreed, but then became a little impatient and stopped responding to her.
With age, Zhu Yunfei had become more talkative, showing signs of menopause.
Listening to her incessant chatter, Ling Yu Chen finally couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Mom, don't worry. I usually take care of them. I can cook and do laundry. Please don't worry."
Zhu Yunfei then remembered that she hadn't taken care of the two children as much as her son had. She was simply worrying unnecessarily.
"It's normal for me to worry since it's your first time traveling alone."
Gong Zhi Jing persuaded her with a helpless sigh, "Mom, don't worry. If you're still worried, you can just wait by the TV for the show to air. Then you'll see how Yu Chen takes care of the children."
This remark finally put Zhu Yunfei's mind at ease.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps were heard from outside the door. Everyone turned to look towards the entrance.
Laughter could be heard before the person even arrived.
Gong Zhi Jing curved her lips and immediately got up to greet them.
The arrivals were Wen Xuan Xuan, Li Bo Wen, and their daughter, Li Jin An.
Li Jin An was the only girl among the triplets and the youngest sister.
Wen Xuan Xuan was still as youthful as a maiden, with a bright smile and sparkling eyes, exuding a strong girlish aura.
"You really know how to pick the time, arriving right at mealtime. You should have come earlier to keep me company!"
Upon seeing Wen Xuan Xuan, Gong Zhi Jing put on a stern, feigned angry face.
Wen Xuan Xuan, however, continued to smile brightly.
"I'm here, aren't I? I deliberately timed it for mealtime. Xin Yue, Xia Wan Fu, and Su Yin Wan haven't arrived yet, so I'm the earliest."
Gong Zhi Jing, too lazy to banter, directly asked, "Why didn't your two boys come?"
Wen Xuan Xuan sighed. "Yesterday, I don't know what they were up to. They slept until now and haven't woken up."
Seeing her furrowed brow, Gong Zhi Jing understood her distress. She immediately stepped forward, took her hand, and walked into the living room together.
"They're teenagers, in their rebellious phase. Be more tolerant and communicate well."
Wen Xuan Xuan, not wanting to dwell on this, quickly changed the subject.
"Let's not talk about that. I heard your new book is being adapted into a TV series again. Tell me about it, have they cast the male lead yet? Who is it?"
Gong Zhi Jing knew she was curious and began to tell her.
Li Bo Wen and Li Jin An, who had been ignored, walked in on their own.
Li Jin An was about the same age as Ling Le You. Due to their parents' good relationship, they had become close friends.
As soon as Ling Le You saw Li Jin An, she waved at her.
Then, they walked out of the living room hand in hand.
Not long after they arrived, Situ Jun and Su Yin Wan arrived together.
Situ Jun was as flamboyant as ever, but with age, he had finally become more mature.
Su Yin Wan had undergone the most significant transformation. Her long, wavy hair had been straightened, and her attire had become simple and elegant.
It had taken her a lot of effort to marry into the Situ family and gain the approval of Situ Jun's parents.
As she had anticipated, Situ Jun's parents disliked her from the moment they met her, as they had a poor impression of her from before.
However, Situ Jun threatened to disown them, and the parents, who had already lost a daughter, could only reluctantly agree to Su Yin Wan entering the family.
Su Yin Wan also constantly changed and, through unremitting efforts, finally gained their approval.
As the years passed, life became better, and the family grew more harmonious.
The only slight regret was that Situ Jun desperately wanted a daughter, but they ended up having two sons.
He used to tease Ling Yu Chen about being a "daughter-lover," but now he could only envy him.