Chapter 390: Has the Younger Aunt Really Returned?
Could it be that these two are Ning Di’s nieces? Her real nieces?!
While Jiang Wenxu was internally stunned, his conversation with Hans, though not loud, was not whispered either, so Xu Jinning and Xu Fanghua both overheard it.
Xu Fanghua, recalling the possibility she had just guessed, immediately grasped her younger sister’s hand.
Her heart was pounding wildly at that moment.
Especially as Ning Di approached them, her heart raced even faster.
What Xu Fanghua thought, Xu Jinning naturally also realized.
Could it be that this Dr. Ning Di really was their younger aunt?
Was it true that their father’s dreams weren’t mistaken, nor was it merely longing, but that their younger aunt had truly returned?
If it were true, it would be wonderful.
Their father would get his wish, find peace of mind, and their grandparents resting underground could finally rest in peace too.
At that moment, Ning Di had already reached Xu Fanghua and Xu Jinning. Her eyes were already red, and with a slight tremble, tears began to fall.
It was said that time does not diminish beauty, and there was no doubt that Ning Di was beautiful.
Even in middle age, and approaching old age, she remained lovely, and her vast knowledge made her even more elegant and refined.
Seeing such a beautiful woman in tears was undoubtedly heart-wrenching.
“No, don’t cry.” Xu Jinning, unable to bear seeing Ning Di in tears, quickly pulled out a handkerchief and began to wipe her tears.
Ning Di held Xu Jinning’s hand and then took Xu Fanghua’s hand with her other hand.
“You must be Fanghua and Jinning, right? I, I am your…”
Ning Di choked up and couldn’t speak. Although she had known from Song Yi that her family had always been searching for her, she was still afraid at this moment of recognition.
She was afraid, afraid that her family might have forgotten her.
Fearful that her longing might be one-sided.
Afraid that they might blame her for taking so long to return after so many years.
“Aunt, you are the younger aunt, right?” Ning Di didn’t finish her sentence, but Xu Jinning spoke for her.
“You look a lot like our elder aunt. Actually, from the moment we first saw you when we arrived, my elder sister and I suspected that you might be our younger aunt.”
“Younger aunt, Dad and elder aunt have always been looking for you and missing you a lot.”
“Younger aunt, welcome back.”
After speaking, Xu Jinning reached out and embraced Ning Di in a hug.
Xu Jinning’s words caused Ning Di to break down in tears immediately.
She hugged Xu Jinning and cried uncontrollably.
“It wasn’t intentional for me not to come back, I didn’t mean to stay away.”
“I missed them so much too.”
“I missed Father and Mother, missed my elder brother and elder sister.”
“I… I wanted to come home.”
…
In the end, the welcome ceremony for Ning Di turned into a family reunion.
Except for Xu Jinning, Xu Fanghua, and Jiang Wenxu, everyone else had left.
Jiang Wenxu was on the other side, talking with Hans.
Meanwhile, Xu Jinning and Xu Fanghua went back to their room with Ning Di.
Ning Di was somewhat surprised when she saw Xu Fanghua’s pregnant belly. She could tell that Xu Fanghua was expecting.
“This must be your and Song Yi’s child,” Ning Di said.
“Yes, but Song Yi doesn’t know yet. I haven’t told him; I plan to surprise him when he returns from studying abroad,” Xu Fanghua replied, her eyes full of tenderness as she touched her belly.
“No wonder. No wonder Song Yi hasn’t mentioned it. But if he knew, he would definitely be very happy.”
Under Ning Di’s recounting, Xu Fanghua and Xu Jinning finally confirmed that their previous suspicions were correct—Ning Di had indeed learned about them from Song Yi.
“…It was also thanks to Song Yi recognizing me. Otherwise, even if I had returned to the country, in the vast sea of people, I wouldn’t have known where to look.”
The memories of her childhood were too vague, and so many years had passed that she could not remember where her hometown was.
The only thing she remembered was her elder brother’s name, Xu Aiguo.
But that name and surname were too common in the present era of China.
Ning Di felt that Song Yi was her benefactor, allowing her to find her family smoothly.
She was also very glad that she had decided to keep Song Yi and ask him questions back then.
On the other hand, Xu Fanghua and Xu Jinning, upon hearing Ning Di’s stories about the past and her childhood, were completely convinced that Ning Di was indeed their younger aunt.
Of course, Xu Fanghua also asked about Song Yi’s situation in Country A.
“Song Yi, he’s actually doing quite well. He has talent and works very hard, but he pushes himself quite hard…”
From Ning Di’s account, Xu Fanghua learned that Song Yi, in his effort to complete his studies as soon as possible and return to the country, dedicated all his time to studying. Once, despite having a fever, he insisted on going to class and even asked Ning Di questions after class.
Xu Fanghua felt both anger and heartache upon hearing this.
The anger was more about feeling heartache for him, for neglecting his own health.
She also felt sorrow that she was not by his side, leaving him alone in a foreign country.
Song Yi must have been struggling greatly.
Xu Fanghua thought that she must write about Song Yi in detail in her next letter.
He really shouldn’t neglect his health even while studying.
No matter what, health is the most important thing.
“By the way, Song Yi also asked me to bring something for you.” Ning Di handed over the items that Song Yi had asked her to bring to Xu Fanghua.
Perhaps considering the inconvenience of bringing too much back to the country, Song Yi didn’t dare to ask Ning Di to bring too many things—just a small cardboard box.
What was inside the box would only be known once Xu Fanghua opened it.
Xu Fanghua’s hands gently caressed the box, as if she were handling a precious treasure.
It was indeed a treasure, a gift from her husband via their little aunt.
“By the way, younger aunt, when do you plan to meet Dad and elder aunt?” Xu Jinning asked.
“In a few days. I plan to go to Qinghe Village first to see my elder brother and to pay respects to Father and Mother.”
“I’ll visit elder sister in Tianjin after returning from Qinghe Village.”
From Ning Di’s explanation, Xu Jinning and Xu Fanghua understood her plans.
This time, Ning Di and her husband did not intend to leave; they planned to settle in the country.
Hans might start a new venture in China.
As for Ning Di, her identity was bound to attract a lot of attention.
In middle age, or even approaching old age, she had no other plans.
Previously, in Country A, she had been in a semi-retired state.
Therefore, she didn’t intend to take up any hospital positions.
Her only plans were to give lectures and continue teaching.
With her extensive medical knowledge, she hoped to contribute as much as possible to her homeland in her remaining years.
Xu Jinning and Xu Fanghua had no objections to their younger aunt’s plans.
The reunion and catching up lasted for quite a while.
Originally, Xu Jinning and Xu Fanghua had planned to invite their aunt and uncle to stay at the small courtyard house with them.
However, given their current status, it was more appropriate for them to stay at the Friendship Hotel.
Besides, they would soon be heading to Qinghe Village.
