Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 204 Arrival
In the future, Grandma Zhang's injury was caused by a broken femur when she was pushed and trampled by a rioting crowd after going out that day. The elderly woman's bones are brittle and recover slowly, and this unexpected disaster was the root cause of her death.

This is easy to solve. As long as we find a way to keep her from going out that day, we won't encounter the same situation again.

What kept her tossing and turning at night were the crazy scenes she witnessed through this incident.

Although it wasn't the first time I'd known this, the prospect of seeing it again still brought me unbearable pain; it was a feeling of powerlessness that I couldn't stop or change.

Ultimately, aside from that extraordinary encounter, she was just an ordinary person. It was already good enough that she could take care of and protect her relatives and friends. How could she possibly have the ability to shake the course of the larger events?

……

I drifted off to sleep without realizing it, then woke up groggily with a throbbing pain in my temples.

Pressing the button hard, and only after glancing at his watch and realizing it was almost time to pick someone up, did Su Ning quickly throw off the covers and get out of bed.

After quickly tidying up, Zhang Ze opened the courtyard gate and stood straight in the corner.

"When did Brother Zhang arrive? Why didn't he knock?"

"I haven't been here long, I'm checking the time."

His hair was covered in glistening frost, indicating that he had been there for quite some time. However, knowing that he wanted her to rest more, Su Ning just smiled and didn't argue with him.

After she locked the door, the two walked side by side out of the alley. Zhang Ze then took out something wrapped in brown paper from his pocket and handed it to her.

The round, plump red bean buns were still warm from his body heat.

"Eat these while they're still warm to fill your stomach. I know you love sweet buns, so your sister-in-law specially made two red bean paste buns for you."

"Mmm, it smells so good! Please thank your sister-in-law for me~"

Squinting, she took a big bite. There was plenty of red bean paste inside, and the soft, chewy texture and just the right amount of sweetness made Su Ning very happy. "Brother Zhang, have you eaten?"

"Don't worry, I ate before I left. Eat slowly and be careful not to choke."

"Uh-huh."

……

The Gaoyun Bridge has been rebuilt, making it much more convenient and faster to get to the other side.

The two arrived at the train station at the perfect time.

I paid for two platform tickets, but the train hasn't arrived yet; it's probably going to be delayed again.

Twenty minutes later, a whistle sounded from afar.

"I'm coming!"

"We've finally arrived! The train's here!"

The people who were anxiously waiting on the platform perked up and eagerly stood on tiptoe to look around.

The locomotive slowly passed by with a clattering sound, and came to a stop after a final whistle.

……

"Godfather, Godmother, Big Brother, Xiao Qiu!"

Suning waved his arms in the crowd, smiling broadly and happily.

Zhang Fu and Hu Yingtao each held Xiao Qiu's hand tightly on one side, while Zhang Qi struggled to follow behind, carrying the family's luggage alone.

Hearing the familiar call from not far away, and meeting those bright, shining eyes, a smile spread across her face before she could even speak.

"Ning Ning!"

"Auntie!"

Xiao Qiu broke free from her grip and threw herself into her aunt's open arms, crying, "Auntie, oh~"

I picked him up with one hand. It had been a long time since I'd seen the little guy. He had not only grown taller but also gained a lot of weight. It was no longer as easy to carry him as it was when we first met.

Nestled against her neck, the little one held on tightly, as if burned by her tears falling drop by drop. Su Ning couldn't help but have her eyes redden as well.

She gently patted her back, her voice as gentle as ever, "Xiao Qiu misses her aunt, doesn't she?"

"Yes, I really want to!"

Xiao Qiu nodded vigorously, sniffed, and replied in a trembling voice with a sob, "Auntie, if you won't come to see Xiao Qiu, then Xiao Qiu will come to see you instead."

The accusatory tone made her both laugh and cry. "Okay, okay, Auntie was wrong. How could you not visit our lovely Xiao Qiu for so long?"

"No, that's not true. Uncle said Auntie is busy, not that she doesn't miss me."

The heartwarming conversation between the two adults and the child deepened the smiles on the faces of everyone else present.

After laughing, Zhang Fu strode forward and scooped the little girl into his arms. This girl was quite composed now; he didn't want to crush Ningning. "Godfather, Godmother, Big Brother, let's go home first, we'll talk when we get home."

"Okay, I'll do whatever Ningning says."

Zhang Ze stepped forward at the opportune moment and took some of the luggage from Zhang Qi's hands.

"This is also my older brother, Zhang Ze, Brother Zhang."

Hello, Uncle and Aunt.

"Good, good, good! This young man looks upright and spirited, no wonder he's Ningning's brother. Come to think of it, we should be family. We both have the surname Zhang, maybe we really were family a hundred years ago, hahaha!"

"Hahaha! Uncle is right, we're all family!"

The group left the train station chatting and laughing.

……

By the time they returned to Nanmen Street, it was already broad daylight, and Zhang Ze's wife, Tian Xiang, had prepared a sumptuous welcome feast.

Perhaps it was because they all shared the surname Zhang, or perhaps it was because of Su Ning, but the people gathered together didn't feel any awkwardness or discomfort, and everyone enjoyed the meal.

"Ningning, your courtyard is decorated with a very elegant touch."

"I just did it casually according to my own preferences, isn't it great?"

"That's wonderful. I can imagine the beautiful sight of this wall of flowers in full bloom."

Zhang Qi pushed up his glasses and smiled gently, thinking to himself: I didn't realize this girl had such a romantic side.

He poured each of them a cup of hot tea, and then sat down in an empty seat next to them.

Xiao Qiu's eyes lit up, and she quickly ran to her side, clutching the little circle. Her nervous and anxious expression, as if afraid the person would run away, made everyone burst into laughter.

"I haven't thanked you yet, but you helped me a lot when the Yan family and the Fu family were in trouble."

She patted the little guy's fluffy head, and when she turned back to him, her eyes were full of emotion.

To be so devoted, accomplishing three things out of just one, requires truly caring for her and considering her family.

"Why be so polite with your elder brother?"

He waved his hand dismissively, but when he talked about this game, he couldn't help but think of the Yan family, whom he had only met once, and the Fu family, who were all sick.

"By the way, Ningning, how are those two families doing now?"

"For now, nothing else has happened."

"That's good. As long as the person is alright, there's still hope."

"Um, well... godfather, godmother, and older brother..."

Even the usually poised and confident person felt a little shy and uncomfortable at this moment.

Her sudden, coy, girlish behavior really surprised the Zhang family.

"Ningning, is something bothering you? Just tell me, don't be shy, your godfather and godmother are here for you."

Hu Yingtao held her small hand, her mind already rapidly filling in the blanks: What difficulties had she encountered that made her so embarrassed?
I wonder if the savings we have at home are enough?
"Yes, Ningning, even though we've only become godparents, in our hearts you're just like Nannan."

Zhang Fu also hurriedly spoke up, afraid that she might be in trouble or have reservations, "What exactly happened?"

"It's not what you think. I have something to tell you: I'm in a relationship."

"You're dating someone? Where are you from? What's the guy like?"

The two elderly people were taken aback at first, but after they realized what was happening, they couldn't help but become worried and asked a series of questions, afraid that she had been deceived.

It's not unusual for an 18-year-old girl to have a boyfriend, but Ningning lives alone at home without any elders. What if that person is a bad person with ill intentions?
It's not uncommon for people to invite trouble into their homes. Some people are just malicious and love to target women like Ningning who are beautiful, from wealthy families, and don't have any influential elders to manipulate.

How could they not be anxious and worried?

"Why haven't I heard you mention this before? Ningning, you have to be careful when you're looking for a partner. We're so outstanding, we can't afford to pick a crooked tree."

"We've only been talking for a short time. I originally planned to write to you to let you know, but after receiving your letter asking to come over, I thought I'd tell you in person."

Then Su Ning briefly explained the current situation of Yanbei and the Yan family, without intending to hide anything.

Firstly, since my elder brother has already met with the Yan family and has some understanding of them, it's better for him to explain things clearly himself than to find out from elsewhere later and cause them worry.

Secondly, she liked and admired the Yan family very much, whether it was Grandpa Yan and Grandma Yan, or Uncle Yan and his younger uncle.

She didn't want the Zhang family to have any misunderstandings because of what others said or the labels currently attached to them.