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In their youth, the two had been in the same military camp. Yu Songyu's father had been Gu Ting's communication officer, and their bond had long since transcended the boundaries of rank and hierarchy.
Yu Songyu had two older brothers, Yu Qingsong and Yu Songbai, who, in her memories, never wanted to play with her when they were young. So, she naturally followed Gu Ting everywhere he went. Wherever Gu Ting was, she was there too; whatever Gu Ting played, she played along, like a little shadow.
Gu Ting's mother adored Yu Songyu and often joked about how she would grow up to be her daughter-in-law. At that young age, Yu Songyu didn’t understand what "daughter-in-law" meant, but whenever the adults brought it up, she would seriously declare, "When I grow up, I’ll be Ting Ge's daughter-in-law!" The adults would laugh heartily at her precociousness, and since Gu Ting's mother had no daughters of her own, she had long regarded Yu Songyu as her own.
"Let me ask my dad what he thinks!" she said. She didn’t want to make decisions for the adults; what if they had other plans?
As they exited the station, they spotted a familiar car parked not far away. It was Gu Ting's.
"Dad? Dad?" The two called out in unison as they saw their father.
"Hey! Hey!" Gu Qianzhou and Yu Xinbei echoed back, their faces filled with warmth, as if the two families had already become in-laws.
"What brings you both here together?"
"We knew you were coming today. Your Uncle Gu and I have been waiting here since early morning."
"Oh my! Xiao Yu has only been gone for a short while, yet you’ve lost so much weight!" Gu Qianzhou observed that Yu Songyu looked noticeably thinner than before she left. Both he and Yu Xinbei couldn’t hide their concern, completely forgetting that the one behind them was their own son.
"No worries! This time you’re back, your aunt will cook for you to help you regain your strength!"
"Uncle Gu, I’m fine! I just lost some weight; it’ll look better when I wear clothes!"
All the anxiety and unease that had plagued Yu Songyu before her arrival vanished completely. The people before her made her feel an overwhelming sense of closeness. Was this what it felt like to be cared for? Truly!
Both children were hungry, so let's go to the restaurant for a bite to eat. We can gather again in the evening or tomorrow.
Gu Qianzhou spoke up, noting that since the kids were back, it didn't matter when they got together; it was more important for them to rest first. The car stopped in front of a State-Owned Hotel, and a friendly waiter came over to greet them.
Once seated, they ordered dishes that Yu Songyu loved, along with plenty of meat dishes.
"Xiao Yu, eat more!"
Yu Songyu's bowl was piled high with food by her two fathers. She knew they must think she hadn’t had enough meat while staying in the countryside, which was why they ordered so many meat dishes.
"Uncle Gu, Dad, do you think I went to the countryside and didn’t get to eat meat?"
Yu Songyu smiled at the two of them, finding them adorable.
"I went to a place rich in resources, unlike other Zhiqing who went to the countryside."
"Oh? Do tell!"
Both men put down their chopsticks, intrigued by Yu Songyu's words.
"You probably don’t know this, but I went to a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters, backed by a Primeval Forest. It’s winter now, so while wild vegetables aren’t out yet, villagers can fish in the river. Those skilled enough can catch wild chickens or rabbits in the mountains. Some even manage to hunt wild boars and Roe Deer!"
"Wow, that place sounds amazing!"
Gu Qianzhou became interested; as an Old Soldier, he felt a thrill at the thought of hunting.
"Well, not everyone can do that. Ordinary folks might not have the skills and are afraid to venture into the mountains because there are many wild beasts like wolves and Xiong Xiazi around. It can be dangerous. So most people just earn a little and live off their monthly rations."
"Yes, it’s true that resources are scarce now; life isn’t easy!"
Yu Xinbei sighed, feeling that life was becoming increasingly difficult.
"But once winter passes, life will improve!"
Yu Songyu teased them as she noticed their curious expressions and continued her story.
"For example, after spring arrives, there will be plenty of frogs—those are delicious! Wild vegetables grow everywhere; you can't eat them all! In autumn, there are various fruits and mushrooms galore."
Yu Songyu recounted what Wang Jianjun had told her about the place. While it was mostly true, it was also a fact that there were many wild beasts in the mountains, which made people hesitant to go there.
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