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On the large round table were the fruits of Li Xiulan and Luo Ying's hard work throughout the afternoon.

The group sat around the table, initially a little reserved, but quickly warmed up to the parents' hospitality.

With Luo Fei's introduction, everyone got to know each other and exchanged brief pleasantries.

During the meal, the conversation mainly revolved around the children's university life, local customs and products, and gratitude for the warm hospitality of Luo Fei's family, deliberately avoiding that heavy past.

Luo Ying and her three roommates sat together, chatting and laughing in hushed tones.

As the meal progressed, Liu Qiang loosened up. He was naturally outgoing, and with the eloquence he had honed from selling cars, he would occasionally crack jokes and tell anecdotes from the streets, lightening the mood and making everyone laugh.

The elderly couple recognized him as Liu, a boy from the same village who had grown up playing with Luo Fei. They felt a special connection with him and kept serving him food.

After a hearty meal, the cups and plates were nearly empty.

When their mother got up to tidy up, Shen Rong, Wang Hui, and Li Jing insisted on helping.

The women laughed and politely declined each other's offerings, but finally worked together to clear the dishes and chopsticks into the kitchen.

The kitchen was quickly cleaned up, and everyone sat on the living room sofa to make tea.

Chen Jianye, Zhang Guoqing, and Liu Wenyuan exchanged glances and nodded slightly.

Chen Jianye, as the representative, cleared his throat and his expression became solemn.

He first took out three beautifully packaged gift boxes from his briefcase and placed them on the table.

"Luo Fei, Brother Luo, Sister-in-law Luo," he said, his gaze sweeping over the group, "and Xiao Ying. We came in a hurry this time and didn't prepare anything nice. This is just a small token of our appreciation from the three families. We brought some local specialties and trinkets for the children, please accept them."

The gift box wasn't large, but the packaging was exquisite, indicating its considerable value.

Luo Weidong and Li Xiulan quickly waved their hands, "How can this be! You're guests, why bring gifts! We can't accept them, we can't accept them!"

Luo Fei also spoke up, "Uncle Chen, Uncle Zhang, Uncle Liu, you're too kind. There's really no need for gifts."

"We must accept it!" Zhang Guoqing's voice was steady, but his tone left no room for refusal. "This isn't just politeness; it's a small token of our appreciation as parents. The fact that our children are back safe and sound is more important than anything else. This little thing doesn't even represent a fraction of our gratitude."

Liu Wenyuan also said gently, "Yes, young friend Luo Fei, please make us feel better. Otherwise, we'll really feel bad."

Looking into the sincere eyes of the three elders, and then at his sister and her roommates, who were also looking at him expectantly, Luo Fei nodded gently.

Luo Fei was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Okay, we'll accept the gifts. Thank you, uncles and aunts, for your kind gesture."

Seeing that their son had agreed, Luo Weidong and Li Xiulan did not insist any further, but simply thanked him repeatedly.

Chen Jianye smiled, but then he took out a thin envelope from his pocket, pulled out three gold bank cards, and gently placed them on the table.

"And this too."

He lowered his voice, but became even more solemn.

"Luo Fei, we know that money is vulgar and can't measure the kindness you showed in saving Xiaoyu and the others. But this... is a small token of our gratitude that our three families' parents wanted to express after discussing it. Each card contains very little, just a small token of our appreciation; the PIN is written on the back. Please... you must accept them!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the restaurant fell silent.

The parents stared at the three bank cards, completely stunned and at a loss for what to do.

Luo Ying's eyes widened as well.

Liu Qiang, standing beside him, held his breath.

Luo Fei's gaze fell on the three cards, his eyes calm.

A few seconds later, he slowly shook his head and said firmly, "Uncles, I really can't accept this."

He raised his head and met the gazes of the three fathers: "I saved Xiaoyu and the others because they are my sister's classmates and friends, because they were in danger, and I happened to have the ability to do so."

"Luo Fei..." Chen Jianye still wanted to persuade him.

"Uncle Chen," Luo Fei interrupted him, "I appreciate your kindness. But please take back this card. Otherwise, you'll be looking down on me, Luo Fei, and belittling the friendship Xiaoyu and the others have for each other."

Having said all that, Chen Jianye opened his mouth, but ultimately couldn't say anything more.

Zhang Guoqing looked deeply at Luo Fei, his eyes filled with gratitude, but also with admiration and emotion.

Professor Liu Wenyuan sighed and nodded: "A gentleman loves wealth, but he acquires it in a proper way. Young friend Luo Fei is of noble character and worthy of respect. We were presumptuous."

He was the first to take back his card.

Seeing this, Chen Jianye and Zhang Guoqing had no choice but to take back the card with a sense of helplessness and even deeper respect.

Luo Weidong and Li Xiulan finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling proud of their son.

The atmosphere became lively again.

We chatted for a while longer, as night deepened.

Luo Fei began arranging accommodations.

"Dad, Mom, you're staying in the room on the first floor," Luo Fei said.

"Uncle Chen, Aunt Shen, Uncle Zhang, Aunt Wang, Uncle Liu, Aunt Li, there are three suites on the second floor, each with its own bathroom. The blankets and sheets are all newly bought today and have already been made up. You can arrange them however you like."

"Xiaoying, the four of you can stay in the master bedroom on the second floor. That room is the biggest and has a large balcony, so you can talk to each other."

Finally, he looked at Liu Qiang: "Qiangzi, there are two empty rooms on the third floor. The conditions are simple. If you don't mind, you can stay here tonight and go back tomorrow?"

Liu Qiang quickly waved his hand: "No need, no need, Brother Fei! I'll just take a taxi back to the city, it'll be convenient!"

"Okay, I'll call you a car in a bit."

After everything was arranged, everyone went back to their rooms to wash up and rest.

After a day of running around and emotional ups and downs, everyone was a bit tired.

Luo Fei went upstairs to make sure the guests were settled, then turned around and went back downstairs.

Liu Qiang was sitting somewhat awkwardly in the living room when he saw Luo Fei come down and stood up.

"Qiangzi, you've worked hard today." Luo Fei walked over.

"It's not hard work at all!" Liu Qiang chuckled.

Luo Fei took out his phone: "I'll transfer you some money as a tip. I can't let you come all this way for nothing and delay your work."

"No! Please don't!" Liu Qiang quickly raised his hand to stop him, shaking his head vigorously. "Brother Fei, you're being too polite! We're practically family! Helping you pick up people is the least I can do! Besides, you've been supporting my business today; your commission is enough for me to earn for several months! I absolutely cannot accept this money!"

His attitude was firm.

Seeing his serious expression, Luo Fei knew he wasn't just being polite, so he put away his phone.

"Alright then, I won't stand on ceremony with you." Luo Fei thought for a moment, "Wait for me."

He walked to the door, took out two cartons of cigarettes from what he had bought that day, and came back to give them to Liu Qiang.

"Take this, you can use it yourself or give it away. No more refusing."

Looking at the two packs of good cigarettes in his hand, Liu Qiang knew that this was Luo Fei's gesture, and it would be pointless to refuse.

"Well... thank you, Fei-ge!" He grinned.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the entrance of your apartment complex and call you a taxi back to the city. You have to go to work tomorrow," Luo Fei said.

"No need to see me off! I can go out by myself!" Liu Qiang said hurriedly.

"Let's go."

The two walked out of the villa and strolled along the quiet streets of the neighborhood.

Upon arriving at the entrance, Luo Fei used a mobile app to call a private car.

The car arrived quickly.

Before getting into the car, Liu Qiang patted Luo Fei's arm hard: "Brother Fei, call me anytime if you need anything! I'll be there whenever you call!"

"Okay, be careful on the road." Luo Fei nodded.

Watching the taillights disappear into the night, Luo Fei turned around and slowly walked back.

He returned to the villa, quietly closed the door, and went up to the third floor.

Lying in bed, although my body wasn't tired, my mind had been dealing with various things all day, and I felt a sense of relaxation and weariness.

He closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.