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"Nonsense, you’re my son. How could I ever dislike you?

No matter if your big brother becomes a Great General or something, or your two sisters become some successful bosses or extraordinary doctors, in my heart, you four are all the same, with no distinction.

You’re all Dad’s children. In my eyes, there won’t be any favoritism. "

He Zhongguo, fearing that He Da would overthink, quickly added, "If it weren’t for you working to contribute to the family, saving every penny and sending money home every month, your two sisters wouldn’t have had the money for school.

We, the He Family, are not ungrateful people.

Your sisters will remember your kindness. "

"Second brother, rest assured that in the future, if I eat meat, you’ll eat meat! If I have soup, you’ll have some too!" He Zhilan leaned cheerfully onto her father, laughing, "Right, dad? We’re a family. We’ll weather the storms and hardships together, and also share the good times!"

"I was just joking, and you all took it so seriously." He Da’s remark had been an offhand comment, unexpectedly leading his father to respond with such a grave tone.

"Your father is worried you’re overthinking." He Zhongguo sighed heavily, "Right now, the most important thing is to nurse you back to your former health. We don’t need you to be particularly strong, just healthy."

"Now that Second brother is back, I am relieved about going to the capital to study. Dad won’t be all alone at home, and he’ll have Second brother to keep him company, which is great!

" He Dongxue changed the topic swiftly. He Zhilan shared the same sentiment; their father wouldn’t have to be alone at home anymore.

By noon, He Zhilan went to the convenience store to call Lin Chan, telling him to pass on a message to John that she wouldn’t be going to the capital for summer work. Partly, she needed time to heal, but also, she didn’t want to leave her family so soon.

The family had finally reunited, and she cherished every moment spent together with them.

Although He Teng’s vacation was limited, after staying at home for a week, he had to return to the army. The one he was most concerned about leaving behind was He Zhilan.

Before returning to the army, He Teng gave He Dongxue numerous instructions to take care of He Zhilan, such as applying medicine to her back and making sure she didn’t scratch it.

Seeing He Zhilan with her head downcast and sulking, He Dongxue nodded in agreement, saving her laughter until after He Teng had left.

She then went over to He Zhilan and said, "Brother has to return to the army, he’s really worried about you.

I bet if he could, he’d tie you to him so he could take care of you personally. "

"But he still won’t agree to remarry me." He Zhilan sighed helplessly. These days, despite her coquettish and persuasive tactics, whenever she mentioned remarriage, He Teng would remain silent.

He Zhilan didn’t know what was running through He Teng’s mind or what he might be hesitating about. Truthfully, He Zhilan was afraid that his hesitation would only put more distance between them.

"When we get to the capital, I’ll find a chance to sound out my brother’s intentions. Just from his behavior, it’s clear he’s really concerned about you. I’ve never seen him so fussy about me." He Dongxue truly noticed the changes in He Teng that He Zhilan had mentioned.

He Teng had indeed become more talkative in the house over these days. He would fuss over He Zhilan’s meals and monitor her energetic activities. Even when she wanted to scratch her back, just one glance from him would keep her in check.