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Chapter 123 Returning to China
For Jiang Man, her time as an exchange student in Germany was an extraordinary journey full of challenges and surprises, opportunities and growth.

In this unfamiliar land, she witnessed advanced medical concepts, experienced the charm of diverse cultures, and made many like-minded friends.

However, no matter how many novel and interesting things she experienced, no matter how many exotic delicacies she tasted, no matter how many bustling streets she walked through, the longing for home in her heart was like a tenacious vine rooted deep in her soul, growing stronger and deeper with the passage of time.

As the exchange student program draws to a close and the return date is set, Jiang Man is eager to go home, her heart filled with anticipation to reunite with Qin Yishen and the children.

Before the day of her return home arrived, she began packing her luggage well in advance, carefully tidying up every little thing she had experienced in Germany into her suitcase.

Standing by the dormitory window, Jiang Man gazed affectionately at the familiar city, as memories flooded back to her like a surging tide.

Here, she spent countless nights studying late into the night, never flinching in the face of obscure medical literature and complex professional problems.

She also strolled through the streets and alleys of the city, experiencing the unique charm of foreign cultures.

At this moment, all her memories transformed into a deep longing for her hometown and an eager anticipation of the warm embrace of her family.

Finally, upon arriving at the airport, Jiang Man's excitement grew even more intense.

She paced back and forth in the waiting hall, her steps hurried and slightly flustered, her eyes fixed on the boarding gate sign, as if only by doing so could the plane speed up its takeoff.

The surrounding noise gradually faded from her ears, and her world was filled only with boundless anticipation for the upcoming reunion. Finally, the boarding announcement came on, and the voice, like heavenly music, instantly ignited the joy in her heart.

Jiang Man quickly got up, dragged her luggage, and walked briskly toward the boarding gate.

As she boarded the plane and sat in her seat, her heart continued to pound rapidly, as if it would burst from her chest. Images of reuniting with her family kept flashing through her mind.

During the long flight, Jiang Man tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

She would gaze at the ever-changing sea of ​​clouds outside the window, then scroll through photos of her family on her phone. Each photo recorded her family's growth and changes, stirring up endless longing within her.

Finally, the plane slowly landed at the airport in her hometown. Jiang Man couldn't wait to unbuckle her seatbelt and follow the crowd out of the cabin.

In the airport terminal, Qin Yishen, along with Shi An, Shi Ning, and Xin Yao, had been waiting for a long time.

Shi An and Shi Ning, like two cheerful little deer, anxiously looked around in the crowd, their small bodies jumping up and down from time to time, trying to catch a glimpse of their mother in the surging crowd.

Xinyao sat in Qin Yishen's lap. Although she didn't quite understand what was happening, she was also infected by the lively atmosphere around her. She looked around curiously and made babbling sounds from time to time.

The moment Jiang Man saw her family in the distance, tears instantly blurred her vision.

Her vision blurred, but the images of her family were etched vividly into her mind.

She quickened her pace and ran towards them without hesitation, as if rushing to fulfill a promise that would cross mountains and rivers.

Qin Yishen recognized Jiang Man at a glance, his eyes filled with surprise and excitement, his deep eyes sparkling like the brightest star in the night sky.

He gently put Xinyao down and said tenderly to the children, "Babies, Mommy's here! Go and greet her!"

Shi An and Shi Ning cheered and rushed towards Jiang Man. Their cheers were as clear and melodious as silver bells, instantly piercing through the entire airport hall. They hugged Jiang Man's legs tightly, their small arms wrapped around her as if afraid that their mother would disappear again.

"Mommy, we miss you so much!" Their innocent voices were filled with endless longing; it was the purest love children have for their mother. Jiang Man knelt down and hugged the two children tightly, tears streaming down her face like a broken string of pearls.

"My darlings, Mommy misses you so much, I can't sleep day and night!"

She spoke with a choked voice, her tone filled with deep guilt and longing for the children.

Xinyao walked unsteadily to Jiang Man's side. Jiang Man looked at her youngest daughter, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, her heart filled with both heartache and joy.

She carefully held Xinyao in her arms, as if she were holding the most precious treasure in the world, and kissed her rosy cheeks again and again.

“My little Xinyao has grown so much, I almost don’t recognize her anymore.”

Xinyao giggled and reached out her little hand to touch Jiang Man's face. Her soft little hand carried the unique warmth of a baby, as if she was confirming whether this was really her mother.

Qin Yishen stepped forward, looking at Jiang Man with eyes full of tenderness and love. His gaze held both the joy of reunion and heartache for Jiang Man's hard work abroad over the past two years.

"Man'er, welcome home."

He spoke softly, his voice trembling slightly, a genuine expression of his deepest emotions. Jiang Man looked up, meeting Qin Yishen's gaze; a thousand words were conveyed in that affectionate look.

The two embraced tightly, as if time itself had stopped for them. In that moment, all their longing and yearning turned into tears of happiness, streaming down their faces.

The family walked out of the airport and got into the car. In the car, Shi An and Shi Ning were like two chirping little birds, constantly telling Jiang Man about the interesting things that happened at home.

Shi Ning said excitedly, "Mom, I won an award in the school's drawing competition, and the teacher even praised my drawing!"

As she spoke, she took out a certificate from her schoolbag and handed it to Jiang Man. Jiang Man took the certificate, her eyes filled with a proud smile: "Sweetie, you're amazing! Mom is so proud of you."

Not to be outdone, Shi An chimed in, "Mom, I've learned to ride a bicycle, and I can ride really well now!"

Jiang Man patted his head gently and said, "Then you must be careful when you ride your bike."

Xinyao was also babbling beside her. Although Jiang Man couldn't understand what she was saying, she knew that her youngest daughter was expressing her love for her.

Returning home, the familiar atmosphere enveloped her. Jiang Man looked around; everything was just as she remembered, yet with an added touch of warmth.

The living room was decorated with children's paintings, and those whimsical drawings made Jiang Man feel the warmth of home.

A new family photo hung on the wall, and everyone in the picture beamed with happiness. Jiang Man walked into the kitchen and saw that the cupboards were filled with her favorite ingredients.

Qin Yishen followed behind her and said softly, "Knowing you were coming back today, I specially bought your favorite foods and will cook you a sumptuous dinner tonight."

At dinner time, the family sat around the table.

The table was laden with delicious dishes, including Jiang Man's favorite sweet and sour pork ribs, braised fish, and cola chicken wings and fruit salad that the children loved.

Qin Yishen raised his glass and said, "Today is a special day. Our family is finally reunited. Man'er, you've worked hard abroad these past two years. I hope our future days will be as happy and joyful as today."

With tears in her eyes, Jiang raised her glass and clinked it with her family. "Yes, we'll never be apart again."