A charming widow in her 70s married a factory manager and raised his children.

Although Huang Yuejin does have some issues, the original owner of the house also has problems.

The fact that the two families had such a big conflict over the house issue is not just one person's fault.

Sister Jin and Li Meihua found it strange.

Huang Yuejin is really something else... He's trying to buy a house to get married, and now he's causing such a huge conflict over it that nobody in the alley dares to intervene.

"Alright, let's not talk about them anymore, let's eat," Shi Peiran said with a smile.

Looking around, he picked up Xiao Donghua and said, "Oh dear, it's just the two of us men. Let's sit together. Look, we're surrounded by a women's army! I wonder when your dad will be back."

"Yes, Sister Zhuang, didn't Brother Lu call back to say anything?" Sun Yongxian asked.

Zhuang Qingxiang shook her head: "Phone bills are so expensive, how can we make calls every day? Last time they only said it would be soon, so I guess it really is soon."

No sooner had they finished speaking than a shout came from outside. Judging from the voice, it was the very person they were talking about.

Sister Jin slapped her thigh: "Oh my, isn't this just like saying 'speak of the devil'? Qingxiang, why aren't you going to greet your man?"

Shi Peiran laughed and said, "That's true, Sister Zhuang, you go ahead, I won't try to take your man."

These words made Zhuang Qingxiang blush slightly, but her heart began to race as she listened to Lu Congyue's voice.

I've missed him these past few days, but not as much as I feel right now.

In front of so many people, Zhuang Qingxiang couldn't maintain her composure and got up to run outside.

Little Lu Yue followed behind her, calling out, "It's Daddy! Daddy, where's my little brother?"

As soon as the two ran into the courtyard, they saw Lu Congyue, looking travel-worn, standing in the center of the courtyard with his luggage beside him and a child in his arms.

"It was here after all!"

As soon as Lu Congyue saw Zhuang Qingxiang, he couldn't help but complain, "I couldn't even get into my house when I knew you were here."

Zhuang Qingxiang pinched her palm, suppressing the urge to throw herself into his arms, and nodded: "Mmm..."

"What do you mean, 'hmm'? You see your man and son are back, aren't you coming over?" Lu Congyue reached out his hand, gesturing for her to come over and hug him.

Zhuang Qingxiang's ears burned, and after hesitating for a moment, Xiao Luyue was the first to rush over.

"Daddy, Daddy, hug me!"

"My little brother's back! Mom, my little brother's back!"

When Xiao Chenglin saw his mother, he immediately pouted, looked up, and burst into tears, crying so pitifully.

How could Zhuang Qingxiang possibly hold back?

Ignoring the pairs of eyes watching from behind, she threw herself into Lu Congyue's arms, hugged his waist tightly, and kissed Xiao Chenglin's tear-streaked face.

"Oh dear, it's dirty, quickly wipe his face." Lu Congyue said with a look of disgust.

"Mom, you're crushing me!" Little Lu Yue cried out for help.

The family was in complete chaos, which made the few people watching the commotion inside the house laugh out loud.

When Xiao Donghua, who was being held by Shi Peiran, saw his father, he waved his hands and struggled, and kept calling "Daddy".

Shi Peiran almost hugged him, and quickly carried Xiao Donghua out.

"Brother Lu, there's a little one here too."

Lu Congyue knew he couldn't properly kiss his wife here, so he simply stuffed Xiao Chenglin into Zhuang Qingxiang's arms, letting the long-separated mother and son kiss each other. He then took the excitedly kicking Xiao Donghua, lifted him high, and made Xiao Donghua laugh heartily.

Zhuang Qingxiang was holding Xiao Chenglin in her arms, and both of them were crying their eyes out.

Sister Jin quickly pulled Li Meihua out, led her inside, and gave them water to wash their faces.

Zhuang Qingxiang calmed down and then looked at her son properly.

Thankfully, I haven't lost weight; I still look the same as before.

"Brother Lu, you're back just in time. There's a lot of good food today, come and have some." Shi Peiran winked at Lu Congyue. "Eat and drink something. Leave the child with me later, and you can have a good talk with Sister Zhuang."

Everyone in the room had been through similar experiences, including Li Meihua, who was divorced.

Everyone smiled knowingly.

Sister Jin readily agreed, saying, "Yongxian is pregnant now and it's inconvenient for her to take care of the children, so they can all stay with me. I live in such a big room by myself, so it's perfect for the three kids to sleep with me!"

Lu Congyue's heart stirred, and he secretly went to look at Zhuang Qingxiang.

Zhuang Qingxiang was holding Xiao Chenglin, her face flushed red.

Lu Congyue felt a strong urge to try it.

They've been married for so long, what haven't they done together? The wife is still so shy and beautiful, it's breathtaking.

"Sister Zhuang, the kids will be watched tonight, you should have a drink too!" Sun Yongxian immediately chimed in. "Cheng Lin's back is great news, we should celebrate properly, let's drink until we drop!"

As he said this, he reached out to touch Shi Peiran's wine glass, which startled Shi Peiran, who quickly protected his small wine glass.

"You can't drink it." He was both amused and exasperated.

"I'll just take a tiny sip!" Sun Yongxian said pitifully. "I haven't had any in so long."

She just has a bit of a craving for alcohol...

Sister Jin laughed and said, "Oh my, does the baby want to drink? I bet it's a boy in the belly, he'll have a good alcohol tolerance in the future."

Sun Yongxian retorted, "Girls can drink too, so can I."

"Shut up already. Can't you teach your daughter something good? I don't want her to be a little alcoholic," Shi Peiran quickly said.

Sun Yongxian imagined her precious daughter being a little alcoholic and quickly shook her head: "No more talk about it! I'll drink water, you guys drink, let's drink until we're drunk!"

With Sun Yongxian, a master at creating a lively atmosphere, the meal was a great success, and Li Meihua was already slightly tipsy when she left.

Sister Jin was worried about her and wouldn't let her leave; she wanted her to stay.

Li Meihua glanced at the three children and waved her hand, "No, no, I'll just go out for some fresh air. What can a little wine do to me?"

Zhuang Qingxiang held her head, not wanting to speak; she seemed to have really drunk too much.

Lu Congyue and Shi Peiran were still drinking and chatting about recent events.

Sun Yongxian looked left and right, then stood up and said, "Sister Jin, you've had enough to drink. Don't worry about Meihua. I haven't had a drop of alcohol. I'll go see her off."

Sister Jin did drink a couple more glasses than usual, but she has a good alcohol tolerance and it's not a big problem, so she firmly refused to let Sun Yongxian deliver the drinks.

What if something happens when a pregnant woman takes a drunk person to school?

Sister Jin decided to personally take her daughter home.

The two men went out the door, carrying flashlights, and before they reached the alley entrance, they bumped into Huang Yuejin, who was returning from outside.

"Sister Jin? Li Meihua? What's going on with you two...?"

Li Meihua, worried about her mother needing to go back to take care of her three children, immediately pushed away Sister Jin's hand and said to Huang Yuejin, "Brother Huang, Director Lu is back. He just had a couple too many drinks, and I'm a little drunk. Could you take me home?"

"No!" Sister Jin quickly lowered her voice and said, "I'll take you back, don't trouble Comrade Huang!"

"Mom!" Li Meihua frowned and shook her head. "You should go back quickly. You still have to take care of Director Lu's three children. They've helped us so much; you can't just leave without helping them..."

He then asked Huang Yuejin, "Brother Huang, is this feasible?"

"Sure! Why not?" Huang Yuejin immediately replied. "It's just taking you home, it's just a few steps. Let's go! Sister Jin, don't worry, I promise I'll get my niece home safely!"

Sister Jin: "..." This generational hierarchy is so messed up it's unbearable to listen to.