"I'm not going. I told Liu Qingfeng yesterday, and he said I could take a few days off. We're getting married soon," Li Zhiyan said, stretching languidly.
"That's good. How are you feeling today?" Sun Zhewen asked with concern.
Li Zhiyan seemed to assess herself, then immediately frowned. "Not good, I still have some pain."
"Then you should rest. I'll pick them up this afternoon," Sun Zhewen said, frowning, looking worried.
"No way. We agreed last night that I would pick them up. It's not a big deal," Li Zhiyan said stubbornly.
"Alright, just be careful," Sun Zhewen conceded, helpless.
"Go wash up, you'll be late," Li Zhiyan urged.
Sun Zhewen quickly got dressed, washed up, and rushed out the door. Li Zhiyan lay in bed, watching his hurried figure, a gentle smile on her face. However, as she smiled, two streams of tears flowed down her cheeks.
She gently caressed her slightly protruding belly, her heart filled with complex emotions. Wiping away her tears, she steeled herself and began planning her day.
Li Zhiyan slowly got up and walked to the living room. Seeing the large box of wedding photos, she carefully opened it and took out each photo, admiring them closely.
Li Zhiyan thoroughly cleaned the house, not even missing the dust in the corners. She remembered Sun Zhewen had once said not to hang up the wedding photos, but she decided to do it anyway. In the photo, she and Sun Zhewen were smiling so happily; she hoped this happiness could infect Father Sun and Mother Sun.
At four o'clock in the afternoon, Li Zhiyan appeared at the train station on time, her mood both nervous and expectant. She waited early at the exit, her eyes constantly searching the crowd. Finally, she saw Father Sun and Mother Sun, the two elderly people carrying large bags and looking somewhat tired. Li Zhiyan hurried forward, a radiant smile on her face, "Dad, Mom, I'm Zhiyan. I'm here to pick you up."
Father Sun and Mother Sun looked at the young and beautiful girl in front of them, a hint of surprise in their eyes. Father Sun scratched his head, "Zhiyan, you're so busy, yet you came to pick us up specially. We really feel bad."
Li Zhiyan shook her head with a smile, "Dad, Mom, let me help you with some of the things."
Mother Sun waved her hand, "No, no, these things are heavy, you won't be able to carry them. We're used to it, it's okay."
Li Zhiyan's heart warmed, knowing that the two elders were afraid of tiring her, so she didn't insist, "Then Dad, Mom, let's go this way. I drove here."
Walking to the parking lot, Father Sun and Mother Sun looked at the shiny car. Although they didn't know much about cars, they could tell it wasn't cheap. They awkwardly put their luggage in the trunk and carefully got into the car. Father Sun sat in the back and couldn't help but sigh, "Zhiyan, look, we got your car dirty."
Li Zhiyan glanced at Father Sun in the rearview mirror and smiled. "Dad, Mom, what are you saying? This car is meant to be driven. It's not afraid of getting dirty. Don't worry, it's not that delicate."
Mother Sun couldn't help but ask, "Zhiyan, Zhewen hasn't told us what you do."
Li Zhiyan answered while driving, "Mom, I work at Fengyun Group. Zhewen is really something, not telling you about me. I'll get him tonight."
Mother Sun smiled, a look of kindness on her face. "Zhiyan, you should really talk to Zhewen. Such a big thing, a wedding, and he didn't even let any relatives come."
Li Zhiyan sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "Mom, you can't blame Zhewen. This wedding was mainly for outsiders to see. When we have time, we'll definitely go back to our hometown and have another one. We'll invite all the relatives and friends. How does that sound?"
Mother Sun's eyes lit up, and her smile deepened. "That's great! I said, you getting married without any relatives is just not right. When you go back to your hometown, you must have a big celebration and let everyone witness your happiness."
Li Zhiyan gave a grateful smile. "Mom, thank you for understanding."
Mother Sun waved her hand, her tone gentle but firm. "Oh, we're family now, Zhiyan. If Zhewen does anything wrong, just tell me. I know it hasn't been easy for Zhewen since he started working in the government after graduation. It's his good fortune that you like him."
Li Zhiyan smiled, a warmth spreading through her. "Mom, don't say that. Zhewen is still quite popular with girls."
Upon hearing this, Mother Sun immediately put on a serious face, though her eyes still twinkled with amusement. "He wouldn't dare! Now that he's married, if he tries to flirt with anyone, just wait until his father breaks his legs."
Li Zhiyan couldn't help but laugh, her tension easing. "Mom, with you saying that, I feel reassured."
Seeing this, Mother Sun laughed along, and the car filled with a warm atmosphere. She said earnestly, "Zhiyan, marriage is a matter for two people. It can't be maintained by one person's effort alone. You need to be tolerant and understanding of each other to go further."
Li Zhiyan nodded. "Mom, I understand. We will cherish this marriage."
Mother Sun nodded in satisfaction. "That's good. By the way, Zhiyan, when do you plan to go back to your hometown to hold the wedding? I need to prepare in advance."
Li Zhiyan thought for a moment and said, "Mom, we plan to wait until we finish this busy period, around the end of the year. We will definitely notify you in advance then."
Her tone was firm yet gentle, as if giving her mother a reassuring promise. Sun Zhewen had already returned home and saw Li Zhiyan enter with his parents, a warm smile spreading across his face.
"Mom, Dad, you're here!" Sun Zhewen greeted them warmly, taking the bags from their hands.
Mother Sun looked around, her eyes widening in surprise. "Zhiyan, you bought a villa?"
Li Zhiyan smiled slightly, a hint of pride on her face. "Mom, I'm the general manager of the Fengyun Group. It's only natural that I can afford a villa."
Mother Sun was taken aback, her mouth agape. "Ah, general manager? Zhiyan, and you said you were just working a job."
Li Zhiyan couldn't help but laugh. "A general manager works too, it's just a higher position."
Upon hearing this, Mother Sun showed a hint of worry. "Zhewen, you must treat Zhiyan well. The gap between you two is too big."
Sun Zhewen immediately nodded. "Mom, don't worry, I will definitely treat Zhiyan well."
Father Sun seemed a bit uncomfortable after entering, as if he was worried about dirtying something. Seeing that the two elders were ill at ease, Li Zhiyan said with a smile, "Dad, Mom, just relax and don't worry about making a mess. You haven't seen my relatives come over; they throw all sorts of trash on the floor."