Mommy, don't be afraid, I'll bring you blind boxes and scam you out of a wealthy family to

Time flows on, and we gradually return to the present.

The familiar living room of the Wu family gradually came into view again.

The gentle melody in my ears hasn't completely faded away.

Collect every bit of laughter along the way.

We can talk about it later while sitting in rocking chairs.

Duan Yuanzhou slowly opened his eyes, and Qin Zhiyuan also woke up from her long memories at the same time.

The two gazed at each other, remaining silent for a long time.

It's been so long since I've looked at the person in front of me like this.

The spirited young man I remember now has graying temples.

But her lover's eyes remained as captivating as when they first met.

Once deeply in love, they were separated for decades, filled with arguments, waiting, missed opportunities, and lingering attachments...

Those regrets that spanned the years have all found their answers at this moment.

The singing still echoes:

The most romantic thing I can think of

It's about growing old with you.

Xiao Wenli was the last to return to reality. As soon as she woke up, she saw her grandparents standing there, staring at each other.

That's not enough!

She ran over, took Grandpa's hand in one hand and Grandma's hand in the other, and put their hands together, just like last time.

This time, however, no one ran away.

Duan Yuanzhou tightened his grip on his wife's hand.

Qin Zhiyuan gently returned the handshake.

Their fingers intertwined, the two looked at each other and smiled.

At this moment, there is no need to say anything more.

"Until we're too old to go anywhere"

You still treat me like a treasure in your palm.

Wen Li stood between the elderly people, carefully checked them over, and only felt relieved after confirming that neither her grandparents had let go of her grip.

With her hands behind her back, she smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling with delight, her dimples brimming with sweetness: "Grandpa and Grandma, we're back to normal!"

At the same time, a familiar system notification sounded in her mind:

[Chirp! Congratulations, host, on completing the main quest: Reassembling the Duan Family. Progress: 100%]

[200000 points reward has been distributed! Current points:]

The numbers on the panel jumped rapidly:

【430000! 】

Then, the hundred waiting little stars, in the third and fourth rows, began to twinkle happily.

Ding--

The first one lights up.

Ding - ding - ding -

As if someone had scattered diamonds, one golden star after another lit up, trailing glittering little tails, jumping and spinning on the panel.

Accompanied by celebratory music that seemed to come from nowhere, fireworks exploded with a bang, and confetti flew everywhere.

"Wow……"

The milk ball exclaimed in admiration, its eyes glued to the food.

She counted and counted, one, two, three, four, five, and as she counted, her little head started to spin a little.

However, almost half of all the little stars have been lit up, making the store even more dazzling!

Her eyes lit up too: "Chirp chirp, that's amazing!"

【You're amazing, little pear! But there's another reward: a chance to meet Mommy*1. When do you want to use it?】

The little dumpling was a bit confused: When she sees Mommy, doesn't Mommy always take her to the hospital in her car?

She still misses her grandparents, sucking her thumb and saying, "Wait, baba."

The system paused, then replied: "Actually, it's a little different... It's okay, just call me when you need me!"

Although the little dumpling was still confused, it obediently said goodbye: "Cheep cheep bye-bye~"

Wen Li kept a close watch on her grandparents, afraid that if she blinked, they would let go and go back to ignoring each other.

Just as I stepped out of the room, I bumped into the Wu family grandfather and grandson.

Grandpa Wu saw the two holding hands from afar and smiled knowingly, "Oh, you've made up?"

Grandpa Duan glanced at him out of the corner of his eye, but didn't respond.

Grandpa Wu shook his head: "You two, ten years of cold war, you really have energy."

Duan Yuanzhou still ignored him, but his expression was unusually relaxed as he led Qin Zhiyuan past him—as if showing off silently.

Wu Qiming deliberately said to Wen Li, "Nannan, isn't your grandpa childish!"

Qin Zhiyuan couldn't help but smile and gently touched her husband's hand, as if reminding him to restrain himself.

Duan Yuanzhou pretended not to notice, and instead of letting go, he gripped her hand even tighter.

Wen Li smiled.

Grandpa really loves holding Grandma's hand.

Wu Qiming's smile faded slightly, turning into a deeper sigh: "A young couple grows old together; it's not easy to have reached this age together."

He recalled some distant memories, and his tone became somewhat melancholic as he put his hand on Wu Shuo's shoulder: "Our little Shuo has never even seen what his grandmother looks like."

The boy didn't speak, but stood quietly beside his grandfather.

Unexpectedly, the little girl suddenly "abandoned" her grandparents, ran up to him, and took his hand.

Her voice was sweet and childlike, but her tone was earnest: "It's okay, from now on, Pear will stay with Brother Shuo Shuo!"

Needless to say, one of the kids' faces is about to turn as red as a tomato.

-

Qin Zhiyuan answered the call from her subordinate.

"Ma'am, the flight arrangements are all in place. Check-in is expected to begin in about an hour, and a car can pick you up anytime. Could you please..."

Qin Zhiyuan subconsciously looked at Duan Yuanzhou.

His eyes held a hint of inquiry, and also a hint of apology.

Duan Yuanzhou laughed: "Go to work. This time, I mean it."

The awkwardness, stubbornness, and insincerity of the past are all left in that dream of memory.

Duan Yuanzhou paused, then deliberately put on a stern face and added, "However, next time you take a vacation—"

Qin Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I know, I'll go home right away."

Duan Yuanzhou snorted: "That's more like it."

The people around couldn't help but laugh, and Wu Qiming shook his head: "Look, look, after going around in circles, you two are still the most lovey-dovey."

Only the little one's eyebrows drooped.

Although Grandma and Grandpa have made up, Grandma still wants to travel by big plane.

We didn't even have time to take a family photo...

Just then, Duan Hetong, who hadn't participated in the others' banter, finally spoke up: "It's all arranged."

Everyone looked over.

Duan Hetong remained calm as always: "I contacted the photographer and asked him to go directly to the airport. There's enough time before Mom goes through customs."

Little Wenli was taken aback, then her whole face lit up: "Bah, you can take pictures too?"

Duan Hetong pinched her little cheek: "Of course. When has Daddy ever lied to Li Bao?"

The little dumpling cheered and jumped into its guardian's arms, rubbing against him happily like a small animal.

"Bang bang, you're the best!"

Duan Hetong smiled slightly.

He was unable to resolve his parents' decades-long inner conflict.

But at least.

I will definitely keep my promise to my daughter about taking a family photo.