Chapter 297: Returning Home

Hao Ziji stayed at the Qin’s home for about two hours.

Because Qin Wenhao was there, he was very well-behaved for those two hours.

When Hao Rong came to pick him up, he couldn’t hide his delight.

"Dad, let’s hurry home. I want to go home."

It was as if something was chasing him.

Hao Rong was completely baffled.

"Qin Tuan, Ma’am, thank you. I’ll take my son home now."

Qin Wenhao nodded.

Hao Ziji swore to himself, ’I’m never coming here again.’

’This Uncle Qin seems so scary.’

After they left, Mrs. Fu felt a little curious. ’Hao Rong’s wife must have brought their daughter back, right?’

Sure enough, she found out the details very quickly.

The daughter had been brought back, but word was there had been a huge fight. Apparently, Hao Rong’s wife had injuries not only on her face but on her hands as well.

It seemed she’d had a major showdown with that wicked mother-in-law of hers back in their hometown.

However, it was none of her business.

Qin Wenhao rested at home for ten days or so before he started going back to the regiment.

However, since his injuries hadn’t fully healed, he only supervised training.

He himself was strictly forbidden from resuming his own training.

As a result, he ended up spending relatively more time at home.

During this period, he spent time with his two children, made them simple toys, and taught them more words and told them stories.

With him looking after the children, life became much easier for Mrs. Fu.

Her only worry was for her own daughter. ’I wonder how she’s doing out there? Is she eating well? Is she working late every night?’

And Fu Mingxue was indeed working very late.

On her end, it wasn’t just the retro-thrust device that needed solving; there were other issues as well.

She was swamped like this for a whole month.

On the day of her departure, Director Liu and the others she had been working with for the past month were very reluctant to see her go.

"Little Fu, how about you transfer over to our unit!"

Director Liu looked at Fu Mingxue expectantly.

Before Fu Mingxue could answer, Old Ji shut him down immediately.

"Don’t you go trying to poach our people! She’s a key talent from our institute, and besides, her project is still ongoing! Little Fu, don’t mind them. Hurry and get in the car!"

’If this farewell drags on any longer, they’ll end up keeping her here.’

Fu Mingxue said her goodbyes.

Then she got in the car and departed.

When she arrived back at the family compound at three in the afternoon, Qin Wenhao wasn’t home.

She had originally wanted the car to drop her off at the factory first.

After all, her bicycle was still parked there.

But in the end, she thought better of it. ’I’ve been traveling for days and haven’t had a chance to properly wash up.’

’Showing up at the factory first would make me look too disheveled.’

Hearing the sound of a car outside, Mrs. Fu hurried out to look.

When she saw her daughter getting out of the car, she was overjoyed. "My girl, you’re back!"

"Mom." Fu Mingxue was just as happy to see her.

"Oh, you look like you’ve lost so much weight! Come on, hurry inside."

Fu Mingxue nodded.

Mrs. Fu had already taken the luggage from her hands.

Just as she entered their yard, a little surprise was waiting for her.

A small figure was walking steadily toward her.

"Mama—"

The voice was soft and sweet.

Fu Mingxue was surprised. ’Even after a month apart, the little one still recognizes me.’

She immediately crouched down, opening her arms. "Sweetheart, Mommy missed you so much! Come here, give me a kiss."

After scooping up the child, she planted two big kisses on those soft, rosy cheeks.

The little one giggled with delight.

Seeing the mother and child together, Mrs. Fu was also delighted.

"Quick, put the child down. Go get yourself cleaned up."

Only then did Fu Mingxue remember how grimy she was.

She put the child down. "Alright, I’ll go take a shower then. Be good, sweetheart. Mommy’s going to get all clean, and I’ll cuddle you both in a little bit."