Country Love: Xie Dajiao, 37, is pregnant!

"I haven't seen this child for so many years. Now that I've heard the news, I can't wait a moment longer. I have to go and see him right away to see how he's grown up and how he's doing."

Seeing his resolute attitude, Qi Santai dared not stop him any longer and could only quickly follow behind to see him off.

Seeing this, Wang Changgui stopped trying to persuade him and quickly followed, wondering to himself if their feelings were that deep. He turned around and sat in the passenger seat of Wang Dana's Mercedes-Benz, curiously looking around the car. "This Mercedes-Benz is so comfortable," he thought.

The car slowly drove out of the town government and headed towards Ivory Mountain.

Wang Changgui sat in the car, his mind still puzzled.

He knew that Wang Dana and Lin Zhenguo had a strong friendship back then, but he never expected that after so many years and with things changed, Wang Dana would still care so much about Lin Chen. This concern and affection were truly rare.

A gentle breeze was blowing in Ivory Mountain, but it was all hot air. The pace of life in the village was slow, with sheep and cattle herders moving back and forth, and children running around on the dirt roads.

The area in front of Big Foot Grocery Store was quite lively, with a cantaloupe stall set up by the roadside, filling the air with the aroma of melons.

A group of old men squatted by the wall, playing chess and smoking. Every now and then they would argue over a move, or chat about everyday things. The liveliest group was the ones playing cards under the pergola. They were so noisy that you would think they were about to fight.

On this ordinary day, a car horn sounded in the distance.

A black Mercedes slowly drove into the village, standing out conspicuously on the uneven country road full of yellow dust, completely out of place with the surrounding environment.

Villagers who were setting up stalls, playing chess, or taking a stroll by the roadside all stopped what they were doing and craned their necks to look in this direction, whispering among themselves.

"Wow, this car is so luxurious! When has such a nice car ever come to Ivory Mountain?"

"Judging by that style, he must be a big boss!"

"What are you here for? Visiting relatives, or on business in the village?"

Everyone's eyes were glued to the luxury car. The discussions weren't loud, but they were quite lively.

Lin Chen had just come out of Big Foot Shop with a bottle of iced cola. He stood by the roadside, unscrewed the cap, and with a "hiss," fine bubbles rose up. He looked down at the soda in his hand, completely unaware of the luxury car entering the village.

The Mercedes was moving at a very low speed, slowly gliding past the grocery store.

Wang Dana, who was casually looking out the window in the back seat, suddenly fixed his gaze on Lin Chen by the roadside.

One look was all it took to know that he was right. Although it had been years since they last met, those features clearly identified him as his old friend's son!

Wang Dana couldn't sit still any longer. He leaned forward abruptly, patting the driver's shoulder repeatedly, and said anxiously:

"Stop! Stop! Pull over right now! Hurry up!"

The driver didn't dare to delay, and steadily turned the steering wheel, bringing the car to a smooth stop.

As soon as the car came to a stop, Wang Dana, disregarding all pretense of being a boss, peered out the window, staring at Lin Chen for a long time before turning to look at Wang Changgui in the passenger seat.

"Changgui, quickly help me take a look. Isn't that young man by the roadside Zhenguo's kid, Lin Chen?"

The more he looked at it, the more it resembled the real thing, and he couldn't help but say:

"His eyebrows and eyes haven't changed at all! He's just grown into a grown man in no time. When I first met him, he was just a kid who had just come of age, looking listless. Six or seven years have passed in a flash, and he looks so energetic now. I hardly recognize him."

Wang Changgui quickly peeked out and nodded firmly:

"It has to be him, no doubt about it! Besides Lin Chen, who else in our village is as handsome as him!"

Having received confirmation, Wang Dana could no longer sit still.

He pushed open the car door and strode out, forgetting all about the formalities and rules of the shopping mall. All he could see was the child by the roadside.

The villagers watching from the roadside were even more bewildered, and they all gathered around, whispering among themselves.

"My God, did this big boss specifically get out of the car to look for Lin Chen?"

"I never would have guessed that Lin Chen, who's usually so low-key, knows such an important person!"

"Lin Chen is a big boss, so it's normal for him to know powerful people."

Amidst the chaotic chatter, Lin Chen finally noticed the commotion.

He paused, holding the soda bottle, and slowly looked up.

Lin Chen froze upon seeing Wang Dana walking towards him.

He knew this person too well to need a close look.

When he was eighteen, both his parents passed away. During the days of the funeral, Wang Dana rushed back from out of town to help him with everything and stay with him throughout. He will never forget that scene.

It's been many years since I last saw him. The simple and honest old man Wang from back then has now gained a lot of weight, with his hair slicked back, dressed in designer clothes, gold chain and gold watch, looking every bit the boss. He's completely different from how I remember him.

Without the slightest hesitation, the memory instantly clicked—it was him!

At that moment, all the sounds of people, cars, and chatter seemed to stop, and the entire village road was quiet, with only the father and son gazing at each other from afar.

Wang Dana stared intently at Lin Chen, his feet firmly planted on the ground, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

As I watched, my eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

All the worries, guilt, and anxieties I've accumulated over the years finally broke free and surged into my heart at this moment.

He raised his hand and pointed at Lin Chen, his lips trembling, his throat tight with phlegm, a thousand words stuck in his chest, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

Wang Dana couldn't hold back his tears, and large drops streamed down his face as he stared intently at Lin Chen, his nose twitching.

After six or seven years of longing, his child finally stood alive and well before him.

At this moment, he was no longer a powerful business tycoon, but an ordinary elder filled with guilt and concern for his juniors.

When Lin Chen saw him crying and saw his trembling body, his heart suddenly ached, his eyes instantly welled up with tears, and a sour feeling rushed to the tip of his nose.

He quickly took two steps forward, his eyes red-rimmed, his voice hoarse:

"uncle……"

That one sentence completely shattered Wang Dana's last bit of restraint.

He choked up, and tears streamed down his face. He strode forward, reached out and hugged Lin Chen tightly, his grip heavy and firm. He looked Lin Chen up and down, then hugged him again, as if afraid that if he let go, the child he had been searching for for so many years would disappear again.

A large, warm hand patted Lin Chen's back repeatedly. Years of suppressed emotions finally erupted, and his muffled sobs were filled with grievance and self-blame, making those around him feel a pang of sadness.

"You brat! Why didn't you come looking for me when you got back? Huh?"

"I've been searching for you all over the country for the past few years, asking countless acquaintances to help me find you, but I haven't heard from you at all! I don't even know if you're well or bad, alive or dead!"

"I keep dreaming about your father at night, I'm too ashamed to face him! Back then, I stood at your father's grave and swore I would take care of you and protect you, but look what happened, I lost you! I haven't heard a single word from you!"

His shoulders trembled violently as he cried, and the gold chain around his neck swayed incessantly. The composed demeanor he had displayed at the investment promotion conference vanished, leaving only a heart full of heartache.

Wang Musheng stood to the side, scratching his head helplessly. Looking at his father, whose eyes were red from crying, he had no idea how to comfort him and could only mutter dryly:

"Dad, stop crying. We found your brother, he's perfectly fine, nothing happened to him. Don't embarrass yourself."

Lin Chen felt a warmth in his heart, and his eyes filled with tears.

He gently raised his hand and patted Wang Dana's back repeatedly, his voice choked with emotion.

"Grandpa, I'm perfectly fine, don't be upset."

"Over the years I've been wandering around Shenzhen. I've always remembered what you said to me at your funeral. I haven't forgotten it for a moment. It's my fault for cutting off contact and making you think about me for so many years."

"Hurry up and wipe it clean, so many villagers are watching, it'll make us a laughingstock. Let's go home!"

Listening to Lin Chen's words of comfort, Wang Dana slowly calmed down, raised his hand to wipe away the tears on his face, threw himself to the ground, and let go of Lin Chen's arms.

His eyes were bloodshot as he looked Lin Chen up and down, becoming more and more gratified with each look. He nodded repeatedly as he looked at him, his voice still nasal.

"You've grown taller and stronger, and you're much more energetic than your dad was when he was young. You've inherited the best qualities of both of them."

"Good, that's great... It's better that you're alright than anything else. As long as you're alright, I've done right by your deceased father in this lifetime."

At the entrance of the grocery store, Xie Dajiao leaned against the door frame, watching the commotion with a puzzled expression.

She reached out and nudged Wang Changgui, who was watching the commotion, and whispered:

"Director, who exactly is this important person? Look how close he is to Lin Chen, crying like that, he really dotes on this child!"

Wang Changgui crossed his arms, sighed softly, and slowly began to explain, his voice filled with emotion:

"This man is called Wang Dana. I met Lin Zhenguo when we went to Zhoucun to build a reservoir. He is Lin Zhenguo's sworn brother, a true friend who would risk his life for him. He is a big boss in Benxi, the chairman of the Wang Group, and he is very rich."

"This time he came to Songshan Town to discuss investment. Mayor Qi has been serving him every day, hoping that he can invest money in our town and drive the development of the village and town."

Xie Dajiao was even more puzzled and frowned as she pressed for an answer:

"Wait a minute, shouldn't the three of you have worked together on the reservoir construction in Zhoucun back then? How come he became so close to Lin Zhenguo, even becoming sworn brothers, but dumped you? You weren't involved?"

Wang Changgui coughed awkwardly twice, a little embarrassed, and stammered:

"How can that be the same? My situation is vastly different from theirs."

"Back then, I was a key member of the militia sent by the village. I stayed at the command post every day, and my job was to keep track of work points and shout slogans. My main job was to maintain order, and I didn't have to suffer or do any hard work at all."

"They're different. They're always at the forefront, carrying sandbags and such, suffering in the mud and water all day long. Their friendship is built through hardship time and time again, something I can't compare to at all."

He leaned forward, lowered his voice, and began to recount old stories:

"Back when the reservoir was being built, it was during the rainy season. They had to rush to finish the work at night, and the scene was extremely dangerous. In the middle of the night, a landslide suddenly occurred on the slope, and the rubble and soil collapsed down. Wang Dana couldn't dodge in time and was buried underneath."

"Everyone present was terrified. No one dared to step forward, fearing that a second landslide would cost them their lives. The safety officer also desperately tried to stop everyone."

"But Lin Chen's father didn't care about any of that. No one could stop him. He rushed up to save people with all his might."