Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 729 - 768: Chance Encounter with Relatives

Chapter 729: Chapter 768: Chance Encounter with Relatives

By the time they got home, it was already past midnight. Xu Yingying and Xu Shanshan hadn’t gone to bed and quickly stood up and rushed to the door when they heard it open.

Seeing Li Yifei and Su Mengxin return safe and sound relieved Xu Yingying, who said, "You’ve finally come back."

Su Mengxin smiled apologetically, "Lending your husband out and causing you such worry, I’ve committed quite the sin."

Xu Yingying quickly said, "No, no, Mengxin, don’t take it to heart. But with Yifei out, I, as his wife, was a bit worried. Don’t take offense."

Su Mengxin laughed, "Why would I take offense? Having a wife at home who’s worried about you means that no matter how far a man runs, he will always return to you in the end. You should feel happy for Yifei."

Xu Shanshan wasn’t worried about Li Yifei; instead, she was excited as she dragged Li Yifei over and said, "Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, quickly tell me, how did you deal with those jerks?"

Li Yifei knew that Xu Yingying was also very eager to know, so he recounted the events of the night with a light-hearted tone, making it seem like child’s play in dealing with the three men, and not at all dangerous.

Xu Yingying and Xu Shanshan were cracking up at Li Yifei’s story, especially when they heard that Yokohama Koriyo got knocked out by running into a steel plate, they laughed uncontrollably.

Su Mengxin felt that Li Yifei’s retelling was much more interesting than the one in the car and joined in the laughter, chiding, "You, you didn’t make it sound this fun in the car."

Li Yifei laughed, "Well, I was driving then, and besides, I had to be on guard in case we were being followed, so I didn’t go into as much detail."

Xu Shanshan held back her laughter, "Brother-in-law, that was really hilarious. How could that guy be so stupid as to knock himself out on a steel plate?"

Li Yifei said with a smile, "Honestly, I didn’t expect it to turn out that way, I just didn’t want him to get away, who knew he’d be so hasty."

Xu Yingying, now completely at ease, stood up and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, it’s getting late. Yifei, Mengxin, you should hurry and take a shower and rest."

With that, everyone dispersed, took showers, and went to bed.

The next morning, Su Mengxin received a phone call and hurried back to Capital City. Knowing of Yamaguchi Group’s scheming, the Su Family had to think of how to respond. As one of the most important figures in the Su Family, Su Mengxin naturally couldn’t stay away.

Before she left, she couldn’t help feeling a little melancholic. She had arranged with Li Yifei to finally finalize their relationship, but now with this trip home, who knew how long it would be before she could return.

"Yifei, when I come back, you must do what you promised," Su Mengxin nestled in Li Yifei’s arms in the parking lot of the airport, pouting like a girl in love.

Li Yifei kissed her gently on the lips and said, "Of course, your sudden departure really disappoints me."

With a giggle, she said, "Then wait for me."

"Mhm!" Li Yifei nodded vigorously.

Su Mengxin touched his lower abdomen before reluctantly getting out of the car, and Li Yifei waited until she passed through the security check before leaving.

With Su Mengxin gone, Li Yifei felt much freer, but he also had to return to work at the company. Life seemed to return to normal all at once—going to work, picking up the child, cooking—quiet yet sweet.

Although Ning Xin’er and Lin Qiong had teamed up, they hadn’t made any notable moves in the past few days. Ning Xin’er continued to visit Li Yifei’s house every day, playing games and bonding with her daughter, clearly growing closer to her.

As for Ning Xin’er and Lin Qiong, Li Yifei could only play it by ear, dealing with each problem as it came because both women were not people he could afford to provoke.

One evening, with Xu Yingying and Xu Shanshan both busy with their matters, Li Yifei and Ning Xin’er went together to pick up their daughter from kindergarten.

Ning Xin’er accidentally bumped into a woman in her forties, who twisted around to face Li Yifei and Ning Xin’er, only to keep walking forward, while Ning Xin’er reached the gate where the children were about to leave.

"Hey... aren’t you Yifei?" The woman suddenly turned back and stared intently at Li Yifei before tentatively asking.

Li Yifei took a good look at the woman and quickly recognized her with a burst of surprise, "Fourth Aunt, it’s me, Yifei."

The woman immediately grabbed Li Yifei’s hand, eagerly sizing him up, her face full of joy as she said, "You really are Yifei! I hadn’t heard from you for so many years, I thought I’d never see you again. I never expected to find you here."

Before Li Yifei’s parents passed away, he had some relatives—though no grandparents, he still had an uncle on his father’s side and three aunts on his mother’s side. However, after his parents died, Li Yifei had less contact with them, and after joining the military, he had completely lost touch with them.

By the time I returned to Mile City, the places where those relatives lived had long since changed; people had moved on, and I could no longer find them.

When I saw my own kin again, Li Yifei was really quite moved and said, "Fourth Aunt, you seem to be in good health, and how is my uncle?"

"All good, all good! And Little Tao, he’s about to get married. I’m actually here today to buy something for his wedding."

Li Yifei, surprised and delighted, said, "Little Tao is getting married already? That was fast! When I left, he was just starting middle school."

"Little Tao didn’t go to college. After finishing high school, he worked for a few years. In the countryside, they marry early, so we thought it best to let him settle down earlier. The wedding is this weekend. You must come back for it, and let your aunts see you. My elder sister passed away early; I did not take care of you over the years, and for that, I’m sorry to her."

As Fourth Aunt spoke, tears began to stream down her face. Li Yifei’s heart also soured, but what he felt more was touched. His aunts were his closest living relatives, and their concern gave him a sense of that long-lost familial love.

"Fourth Aunt, you don’t need to worry about me. I’m doing quite well."

"Is that so? What are you doing now? Have you settled down and started a family?"

Before Li Yifei could answer, Little Yifei was brought out by Ning Xin’er, came excitedly to Li Yifei’s side, and chirped, "Daddy, daddy, I got another little red flower today."

Li Yifei immediately picked up Little Yifei, kissed her, and said, "My daughter is so smart. Come here, this is your Fourth Great Aunt. Say hello."

Little Yifei looked at Li Yifei’s Fourth Aunt and called out crisply, "Hello, Fourth Great Aunt!"

"Very good!" Li Yifei’s Fourth Aunt looked at Little Yifei with surprise and delight. The doll-like child was indeed too adorable and, what was even more exciting, Li Yifei even had a daughter.

"Yifei, who is this?" Ning Xin’er then stood by Li Yifei’s side like a well-behaved little wife, gently holding on to his arm.

Li Yifei was in a great mood and didn’t mind Ning Xin’er getting close at the moment. He smiled and said, "This is my Fourth Aunt, my own aunt. It’s been many years since we’ve seen each other."

"Ah, Fourth Aunt! My apologies, it’s very nice to meet you."

Li Yifei’s Fourth Aunt looked Ning Xin’er up and down, her eyes filled with joy as she nodded continuously and said, "Yifei really is capable, managing to marry such a beautiful wife; just like a big movie star."

Li Yifei inwardly sweated, his aunt really hit the nail on the head with a casual comment. But Ning Xin’er, when she came out, always wore makeup, and she was dressed quite modestly so ordinary people did not recognize her as the famed movie star. Most importantly, who would have thought that Ning Xin’er, the big star who had recently been out of the public eye, would actually come to hide in Mile City?

Ning Xin’er shyly smiled and said, "Thank you, Fourth Aunt, but I am not that great."

"How are you not great? You’re beautiful, and you are knowledgeable and reasonable. Our Yifei is truly fortunate."

Ning Xin’er felt even happier and said, "Fourth Aunt, since we’ve met, why don’t you come to our house for dinner tonight? It’s also a good opportunity to get to know the place."

"Ah, I really should, but I still have to rush back today. Let’s do this, come to Little Tao’s wedding this weekend, and you can also meet your Second and Third Aunts. Later, we can all go to your house together. Oh yes, Yifei, give me your phone number. You never sent us a word all these years, making us worry; from now on, give us a call if there’s nothing important and if there are any difficulties, we might be able to help."

Li Yifei quickly gave his mobile number to his Fourth Aunt, and Ning Xin’er also made a point of giving her number to the aunt, saying, "Fourth Aunt, sometimes Yifei is busy, but I’m available. Call me when you’re free, so we can have a chat."

"Of course." Fourth Aunt was more and more pleased with Ning Xin’er, but she really had to leave and so hurried off.

Li Yifei had wanted to offer to escort Fourth Aunt, but she was in such a hurry that by the time he spoke up, she had already taken a taxi and left.

As they got in the car, Ning Xin’er still wore a smile, and Li Yifei couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time. "Ning Xin’er, you did that on purpose, didn’t you?"

Ning Xin’er tilted her small face up proudly and said, "You’re right, I did it on purpose. Now, in your Fourth Aunt’s eyes, it’s only about me, your niece-in-law. If you go back and don’t bring me along, let’s see what they’ll say about you."

Li Yifei felt a wave of exasperation. Xin’er was right; his three aunts were all very straightforward and honest people. If Li Yifei brought a different woman, they would indeed have a lot to criticize. Now that he was going back for his cousin’s wedding, there was no way not to take Ning Xin’er with him.

"Oh dear, this is an important occasion. What should I wear? Should I go for something glamorous, or should I keep it simple? If I dress too extravagantly, I fear it might be too conspicuous, but too simple, and I’m afraid I’ll embarrass you—it’s really a dilemma. You really should give me some advice."

Li Yifei looked at Ning Xin’er, who was full of enthusiasm and felt speechless. It seemed that this time, it was really hard to clarify.

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