Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 412 - 4: Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law (Part 4)
Li Shujiao had a beautiful dream; she would be the woman behind Zhang Mingyang. What was Li Shuning compared to her? Besides, she was much younger than Li Shuning, surely Zhang Mingyang knew how to choose.
Thinking about this, she felt a sweetness in her heart. The gentleness of her brother-in-law when they were together filled her with happiness. How amazing he was.
In Jian City, everything was calm, as if Li Shuning’s departure was insignificant and had no impact.
Li Shuning got off the train and breathed a sigh of relief. This world was still relatively backward, and for long distances, the train was the most convenient option. Cars were not yet popular, and many roads were bad, with some routes prone to robbery, making them unsafe.
Airplanes were also rare.
Driving oneself was even less appropriate because there were few gas stations, and you had to bring your own gasoline. Traveling alone increased the risk of robbery.
There were already people waiting for Li Shuning on the platform.
Li Shuning left the train station and was driven home in the family car.
Speaking of which, the Li Family was indeed very prominent at this time.
Li Shuning’s father was a marshal in the military.
Her grandfather had also been a marshal and was now retired and very healthy. As long as her grandfather was around, the Li Family’s status wouldn’t waver.
If Li Shuning’s grandfather were no longer around, although her father was also at the marshal level, it would not be quite the same.
Her uncle was thriving in politics.
His eldest son, Li Shuning’s eldest cousin, was stationed out of town like Zhang Mingyang and was very capable.
Zhang Mingyang’s success today was not only due to Li Shuning’s efforts but also because her uncle secretly looked after him.
Her second cousin served in the military.
Her younger uncle and his son were also in the military.
Her younger uncle’s daughter was in the military too.
Li Shuning was also very capable, but she hid her talents to help Zhang Mingyang succeed.
The Li Family, despite its strength, was ultimately brought to ruin by Li Shujiao and Zhang Mingyang.
At this moment, as Li Shuning returned home, the original owner’s mother, Sun Xiaolan, was a bit anxious, not knowing if something had happened, unable to sit still or stand still.
"Wife, you’re pacing back and forth, making me dizzy. Our daughter will be home soon, and you’ll see her in a while. Why are you pacing around so much?"
"Old man, if you hadn’t opposed our daughter’s marriage to Mingyang back then, she wouldn’t have stayed away all these years. She barely came home during the New Year. Now she’s suddenly back, and I’m very worried. Could something have happened to her? She had a miscarriage a few years ago, and it hurt me deeply. Our daughter has been too stubborn, and it’s all because of you. That fire in her heart hasn’t been quelled yet."
As she spoke, Sun Xiaolan started to cry.
Li Zhongguo immediately panicked and jumped up, hugging Sun Xiaolan: "Hey, at this age, you’re still crying. Aren’t you embarrassed? If the child sees you later, she’ll surely make fun of you."
"Sob, I’m just worried. The child wouldn’t make fun of me."
Just as she finished speaking, a child’s voice rang out: "Grandma, why are you crying? Did Grandpa bully you?"
Sun Xiaolan was a bit speechless, quickly wiping her tears and went to comfort her granddaughter.
When Li Shuning got out of the car, she felt a bit wistful as she saw the familiar courtyard.
The original owner had dreamed of home many times, yet she was a stubborn person.
When Li Shuning pushed the door open and entered, she saw her mother, Sun Xiaolan, holding her daughter, Zhang Momo, chatting and laughing, occasionally bumping heads, a scene full of warmth.
It was Li Zhongguo who noticed Li Shuning had returned.
Li Zhongguo was momentarily startled, then greeted her indifferently: "You’re back."
Sun Xiaolan immediately turned around, her eyes moistening, and quickly rushed towards Li Shuning with Zhang Momo.
"Ningning’s back! Are you tired? Hungry? Sister-in-law Wang, quickly bring out the tremella soup I asked you to stew earlier."
"Old man, why are you still sitting there? Go help Ningning carry her luggage inside. You’re obviously concerned, but acting like an ice block. Who are you trying to fool?"
Li Zhongguo almost lost composure but still walked over to carry the luggage inside.
He found it rather heavy and couldn’t help but glance at Li Shuning again, silently blaming the people who went to pick her up for not helping her with her luggage. Such a delicate young lady carrying something so heavy, she must be exhausted.
Zhang Momo hid behind Sun Xiaolan, looking timidly at Li Shuning.
Li Shuning sighed inwardly. This child was also a pitiful one; the original owner had focused all her attention on Zhang Mingyang, neglecting the child, who eventually died painfully.
Li Shuning squatted down and took out a small doll from her handbag.
This doll was probably very hard to come by in this world, and Li Shuning had retrieved it from the Qiankun Ring to give to the little girl.
Sure enough, upon seeing the exquisite doll, Nannan’s eyes lit up.
Sun Xiaolan almost cried again.
She disapproved of some of her daughter’s actions, but seeing her daughter and granddaughter’s current situation, she felt both sad and happy.
"Nannan, do you like it? This is a gift that mom specially bought for you."
Nannan glanced at Sun Xiaolan, saw the encouragement in her grandmother’s eyes, and stepped forward: "Mom, I like it very much."
Although she was already eight years old, she had never seen such a pretty doll, and it was her mother who bought it. Zhang Momo felt a burst of joy in her heart.
Li Shuning placed the doll into Zhang Momo’s hands and immediately hugged her. Zhang Momo stiffened there at once.
"Nannan, mom missed you so much."
Li Shuning planted a kiss on Zhang Momo’s cheek and couldn’t help squeezing her in a hug.
Seeing Zhang Momo in a daze, Li Shuning laughed but didn’t let go.
Zhang Momo breathed a sigh of relief, leaning into her mother’s embrace, feeling warm, with a lovely scent from her mother that she adored.
She wished her mother could always be by her side, how wonderful that would be.
Li Shuning sipped some tremella soup and then opened her luggage, distributing gifts she had brought back for the family.
Most were things she bought in this world, some taken from the Qiankun Ring.
Sun Xiaolan was very pleased, feeling like her daughter had finally come around this time.
"Ningning, did something happen that brought you back so suddenly?"
Li Shuning put down the things in her hands and sat on the sofa, her expression turning serious: "Dad, Mom, I have something to talk to you about."
Li Zhongguo’s expression grew serious too: "Let’s go to the study."
Zhang Momo carried her toy and the few snacks Li Shuning had chosen for her back to her room.
Li Shuning and her parents went to the study.
Once inside, Li Shuning asked specifically: "Dad, is this room secure?" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
Li Zhongguo was momentarily stunned, then opened and closed the door, locking it. He took out a small black box, pressed something on it, scanned around, and then confirmed: "It’s safe. With the door closed, even if someone is outside, they can’t hear what’s being said inside."
