Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 730 - 769: Return to Mother’s Home

Chapter 730: Chapter 769: Return to Mother’s Home

Today is already Thursday, and my cousin’s wedding is on Saturday. Normally, as his immediate relative, I would definitely need to go back one day earlier, which means I would have to return tomorrow, Friday.

Li Yifei told Xu Yingying about this matter in the evening. Upon hearing it, Xu Yingying frowned deeply. Although she certainly didn’t want Ning Xin’er to take her place as his official wife, she could fully understand Li Yifei’s difficulties and said, "Then you should take Ning Xin’er with you. Otherwise, I have some important things at the company this weekend, and I can’t leave."

"Wife, I’m really sorry, I don’t want it to be this way," Li Yifei said, full of remorse.

"It’s nothing. We will find a solution slowly in the future. If I wasn’t busy today and had met Fourth Aunt, it wouldn’t be such a hassle. Oh right, since you haven’t seen these relatives for so many years, you should prepare more gifts. And for your cousin’s wedding, if you’re giving cash gifts, write a larger amount," Xu Yingying added.

Li Yifei nodded and said, "I will."

"Don’t feel burdened. It’s good for our daughter to experience rural life and gain more insights," Xu Yingying comforted Li Yifei, which left him at a loss for words, and he could only tightly hug Xu Yingying.

When Li Yifei left with Ning Xin’er on Friday, he didn’t tell Xu Shanshan. This was Xu Yingying’s idea. If Xu Shanshan knew about this, she definitely wouldn’t agree to Li Yifei and Ning Xin’er going back. Even if she couldn’t stop them, she would insist on going with them. Xu Yingying didn’t want to complicate matters. After all, Li Yifei was going to attend a relative’s wedding. If Xu Shanshan caused any trouble, it would be quite embarrassing for Li Yifei.

Today, Ning Xin’er wasn’t dressed too extravagantly, just wearing a beige trench coat, black leather boots, and her hair styled specially, making her look elegant and unassuming.

"Yifei, this time you can’t call her your godmother anymore. You need to call her Mom," Ning Xin’er instructed her daughter as soon as they got into the car.

"Why?" Little Yifei asked curiously.

"We’re attending a wedding this time, and it wouldn’t sound right to call her your godmother. That’s why you should call her Mom. Don’t you want to call me Mom?" Ning Xin’er said softly.

"Okay, I’ll call you Mom." Little Yifei, already excited about attending the wedding and afraid that Ning Xin’er and Li Yifei wouldn’t let her go, naturally agreed to whatever Ning Xin’er said.

Ning Xin’er beamed with joy and, hugging her daughter, said, "I knew my daughter was the best. Mommy will buy you lots and lots of gifts later."

Li Yifei immediately said, "Don’t spoil the child too much. Yifei already has too many toys to play with."

Pouting, Ning Xin’er replied, "Kids are supposed to enjoy playing, and it’s not like we lack the money for it."

"Look at the ideas you’re instilling in the child. If from a young age she doesn’t take money seriously and is spoiled, she could easily turn out like those unruly rich kids. If she starts causing you trouble every day in the future, you’re going to be the one worrying," Li Yifei said.

"How could that happen? My daughter is so well-behaved. Besides, a daughter should be raised in comfort," Ning Xin’er said.

Li Yifei snorted and said, "Raising her in comfort is fine, but you also need to instill the right values in her. We need to nurture good qualities in her from a young age. Spoiling her is definitely not acceptable; even affection must have principles."

Lately, Xin’er had been especially indulgent with Little Yifei, and Yingying didn’t feel it was her place to interfere, as she was the stepmother. If she overstepped, it could seem like she was mistreating Little Yifei. Now that Li Yifei and Ning Xin’er were alone with their daughter, it was a good opportunity for Li Yifei to discuss parenting with Ning Xin’er.

"Alright, alright, you’re the father, the head of the household, so we’ll do as you say," Ning Xin’er agreed begrudgingly.

Li Yifei didn’t expect Ning Xin’er to be so agreeable and somewhat incredulously asked, "Are you serious?"

"Of course, I’m serious. It’s not like I have properly been with my daughter since she was born. Now that I can be with her, I always want to make up for what I’ve missed," Ning Xin’er huffed.

"I understand your feelings, but there needs to be a limit," Li Yifei said.

"I know," Ning Xin’er replied obediently, then said to her daughter, "Your father is right. We can’t buy so many toys anymore."

Little Yifei giggled and said, "Mom, I don’t like toys that much anymore. I just like to go out and play. As long as you guys take me out, that’s enough for me."

"That depends on how well you behave," Li Yifei replied. "If you behave well, Mom and Dad will, of course, take you out to play."

"Yes, as long as Yifei is good, Mom and Dad will take you out to have fun," Ning Xin’er chimed in.

Little Yifei danced joyfully and said, "I’ll be very good and earn a lot of little red flowers at kindergarten."

Fourth Aunt’s home was located in a small county over a hundred kilometers away, not even in the county town itself, but in a village about twenty kilometers from it. Li Yifei scarcely visited Fourth Aunt’s place, and he wouldn’t have been able to find it this time either if Fourth Aunt hadn’t specially called him.

"Oh, what if someone recognizes you?" Li Yifei suddenly thought of a very serious problem.

Ning Xin’er laughed lightly and said, "If I get recognized, so be it, isn’t that giving you prestige?"

Li Yifei frowned and said, "With someone like you showing up here, won’t that cause a sensation? If it leads to unnecessary trouble, that would be even worse."

Ning Xin’er pouted cutely and said, "Anyway, I don’t care, you’re my husband, and I’m visiting your family. Whatever happens, you’re the one who has to deal with it."

Li Yifei thought for a moment and said, "Then let’s do some makeup and change your look."

"No way, no way, this is my new hairstyle. Besides, you can’t make me look ugly," Ning Xin’er shook her head repeatedly.

"Then why did you make yourself so beautiful? When you get there, people will recognize you at a glance."

"Alright, alright, really, I’m giving you prestige here and you still make such a fuss. Is it okay if I wear sunglasses?" Ning Xin’er said as she took out a pair of sunglasses from her bag and put them on. These sunglasses were her must-have accessory.

"That’s...barely okay, but let me tell you, you’re not allowed to take them off casually."

"Got it."

Little Yifei was curious and asked, "Dad, Mom, why are you afraid of someone recognizing Mom?"

Li Yifei smiled and said, "Your mom doesn’t want to talk with too many people, so she doesn’t want to be recognized. A lot of people know your mom."

Little Yifei, being a child, casually asked the question. With Li Yifei’s explanation, she didn’t make anything of it.

Li Yifei and Ning Xin’er had long agreed to try not to let Little Yifei know about Ning Xin’er’s identity. After all, being a big star is quite a sensitive matter. If Little Yifei were to know too soon, the little girl might easily show off about it, which could inflate her vanity. It also might let others know Ning Xin’er’s identity and that she has a daughter, which could lead to the paparazzi not only targeting Ning Xin’er but also focusing on Little Yifei, which would not be conducive to her growth.

Ning Xin’er always agreed with Li Yifei’s opinion about this, so when it came to this matter, the couple were quite in sync.

Finally, they arrived at the village. Fourth Aunt’s house was easy to find early on — flags were planted all the way along the road, leading them to Fourth Aunt’s home.

Outside the courtyard of Fourth Aunt’s house stood a big red archway with the words "Groom Song Tao and Bride Chu Lili’s Wedding Congratulations" written on it. Song Tao was the name of Li Yifei’s cousin, so they had found the right place.

There was no space left for parking at the entrance, so Li Yifei had to park a little farther away and then head towards the courtyard with Ning Xin’er and Little Yifei. As for the gifts, it wasn’t convenient to take them out just yet; they would wait until later when it was more convenient to give them.

Tents were set up on both sides of the courtyard, filled with rows of dining tables. Additionally, several stoves were built, and at that moment, the fire was blazing, with several chefs busy working there.

Many people were already sitting in the tents, some playing mahjong, some playing cards, and many others were just watching the hustle and bustle.

In the countryside, weddings held in one’s own courtyard are the liveliest, with almost everyone in the village likely to come and support. On the first day, families would hardly need to eat at home; instead, they came to the house where the wedding was being held to dine, which is why it was particularly bustling.

Although the Li family of three entered and some people saw them, they didn’t attract much attention — until Fourth Aunt came out of the four large tile-roofed rooms.

"Yifei, you’re here!" Fourth Aunt, seeing Li Yifei, called out excitedly and hurried over.

"It’s Little Tao’s wedding, of course, I had to come."

"Come inside, come inside!" Fourth Aunt pulled Ning Xin’er by the hand. To Fourth Aunt’s household, Ning Xin’er was a rare guest, and naturally, they were particularly hospitable.

Fourth Aunt led Li Yifei and Ning Xin’er directly into the innermost room, excitedly saying, "Look who’s come."

Li Yifei looked at the room full of people, his eyes moist, and said choking up, "Second Aunt, Second Uncle, Third Aunt, Third Uncle, Fourth Uncle, you’re all here."

These people had heard from Fourth Aunt about them and, seeing Li Yifei call out like this, along with the fact that Li Yifei had already grown up by the last time they saw him and had graduated from high school, could still recognize him despite the years having made him more weathered.

"Ah, it’s Yifei, you darn kid, you still remember you have several aunts, huh? We haven’t heard from you for so many years!" Second Aunt, a frank talker, was the first to shout out. Although she sounded reproachful, she rushed over and took Li Yifei’s hand, looking him up and down with palpable concern and joy that anyone could see.

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