Chapter 385 – Can I return home?
Ning Di was initially very pleased to hear that she could return to her country.
However, she soon remembered the various obstacles she had faced when she previously wanted to go back, which had always prevented her from succeeding.
She had almost lost hope.
She felt that, even if she died, there might never be a chance to return to her country.
But now, Hans was actually saying that she could go back.
Ning Di did not believe that the people here would relent; it must have been something Hans did.
“Dear, it’s really not a big deal. I just sold off some of my assets…”
Under Hans’s explanation, Ning Di understood what had happened.
Ning Di’s husband, Hans, was from Country A. He was a powerful man with many assets in Country A, particularly excelling in the automotive industry.
Now, to help Ning Di return to her country, he chose to give away some of his assets to officials in Country A, including some core technologies from the automotive industry.
Although Hans spoke lightly and downplayed the matter, Ning Di knew it was not simple.
He had given away not just a few assets, but also core technologies.
In the technology industry, core technologies are the most crucial.
It was a huge sacrifice.
But she also knew that Hans did this entirely for her.
Tears streamed down Ning Di’s face once more. “Hans, is it worth it for you to do this?”
Hans gently cupped Ning Di’s face with his hands, looked at her with deep affection, and then bent down to softly kiss away her tears.
“Dear Ning, don’t cry.”
“It’s not about whether it’s worth it or not, only whether you’re willing.”
“I know that going back to your country and finding your family has always been your wish.”
“Your wish is also my wish.”
“Ning, you need to understand, if you’re happy, then I’m happy.”
Ning Di was sobbing uncontrollably. “But those assets were all hard-earned by you. Giving them away just like that, what will you do in the future?”
“Dear Ning, if you return to your country and settle there, I will naturally follow you and settle there with you.”
“I remember a saying in Country A: ‘Marry a chicken, follow the chicken; marry a dog, follow the dog.’”
Ning Di was momentarily struck by a mix of tears and laughter at this last remark.
Was this saying even applicable here?
But…
“Hans, how do you know that if I return to my country, I want to settle there?”
“Ning, you are my wife. Of course I understand you, and I’ll follow you.”
“Were you planning to leave me behind?”
Hans’s eyes showed a hint of grievance as he spoke.
Ning Di couldn’t help but laugh through her tears and hugged Hans tightly. “Of course not. You are my love. We’ll naturally be together.”
Hearing this, Hans felt reassured and smiled.
“But if you come with me to settle in my country, what about the two children?” Ning Di asked.
Hans explained that the two children were already grown up, had their own families, and were living well. There was no need for them to worry about it.
Ning Di: Alright then.
“By the way, Ning, is this person your student? Did I interrupt your lesson?” Hans’s gaze fell on Song Yi.
He could tell that this person had a familiar look that suggested a shared nationality with his wife.
“Hans, I haven’t had the chance to introduce him yet. This is Song Yi, my niece’s husband.”
“Niece’s husband?”
“Yes, Hans. I’ve finally received news about my family…”
Ning Di then explained to Hans how she had recognized Song Yi today.
Hans’s eyes lit up with joy. “Ning, congratulations! You’ll soon get what you’ve wished for.”
As her husband, having been with her for many years, Hans knew how much Ning Di longed to return to her country and find her family. Now, she had finally found them.
Song Yi added, “Today, it’s truly a double celebration for you, Aunt.”
“Yes, it’s a double celebration.” One joy was reconnecting with Song Yi and learning about her family’s news; the other was that Hans had said she could return to her country, and he would accompany her.
How could this not be considered a double celebration?
Ning Di felt that today was one of the happiest days she had experienced in many years.
“By the way, Aunt, should I write a letter to inform Father-in-law and Fanghua about this?” Song Yi asked.
He thought that if Father-in-law and Fanghua knew that Younger Aunt was still alive and about to return to China, they would be thrilled.
Ning Di pondered for a moment and then shook her head.
“Not yet. I want to surprise them when the time comes.”
There was also the consideration that even if she could return to China, her current status and position meant it wouldn’t be a simple affair.
It wasn’t about wanting to make a grand show, but rather that with her current status, her return to China would certainly attract significant attention.
She knew she would need to communicate with the officials in China about her return.
Given this, her first stop upon returning would likely be the capital, Beijing.
“Nephew-in-law, I remember you said that my two nieces, the daughters of my elder brother, are students at Beijing University, correct?”
“Yes.”
“Xu Fanghua and Xu Jinning, right?”
“Yes.”
“Alright, I’ve noted that.”
Ning Di planned to visit her nieces at Beijing University as soon as she arrived in the city.
When Song Yi emerged from the office, he looked ahead with a heart full of joy.
He silently thought, Fanghua, do you know? I’ve really met Younger Aunt.
If you knew, you’d be so happy.
But Aunt asked me not to tell you for now.
That’s alright; Aunt and Uncle will be returning soon.
Then, the family will be reunited.
Oh!
Song Yi suddenly thought that since Aunt was returning to China and planning to visit Fanghua and Xu Jinning first, perhaps he could ask her to bring some items back for Fanghua.
He wasn’t sure if it would trouble Aunt, so after a moment of hesitation, Song Yi turned and re-entered the office to ask. He received a positive answer.
After thanking Ning Di, Song Yi didn’t hesitate further. He hurried back to his dormitory to organize the items he wanted to send to Fanghua and to write a letter, which was also very important.
Perhaps because they had reunited, or perhaps because Song Yi was her niece’s husband, Ning Di and Song Yi had more interactions. When Ning Di learned that Song Yi was truly passionate about medicine and had a talent for it, she invited him to her home. During her free time, she personally taught him medical knowledge.
With Ning Di’s personal guidance, Song Yi’s knowledge rapidly increased. Of course, their growing interaction did not go unnoticed by others.
After all, Ning Di was known for leaving immediately after classes and rarely interacting with students beyond the required time.
Many who had wished to study under Ning Di could only admire from afar. However, there was now an exception…
“Now, to help Ning Di return to her country, he chose to give away some of his assets to officials in Country A, including some core technologies from the automotive industry.”
So, Country A must be a comunist country. German Democratic Republic?