Rebirth 78, the beginning of the marriage was broken off by the female educated youth

Chapter 1970 Is the Shangguan family trying to get me?

"I... my hands are dirty... I'm cold... I'm afraid I won't be able to catch it... I can't, I can't..."

Pang Weinong waved his hand, hesitatingly trying to refuse.

"Kids aren't that delicate!"

Zhu Qiuju, however, had already grabbed a clean, warm towel and, without saying a word, took Pang Weinong's hand and carefully wiped it clean for him. "Come on, try it. Just be gentle. Our little Xitang loves to be held!"

Pang Weinong paused, his hands already cleaned by Zhu Qiuju, and then guided by her, he reached out with trembling hands, extremely carefully, towards the tiny swaddling clothes.

"Give me a hug!" Qin Ruobai encouraged from the side.

Lin Youwei also covered her mouth, watching his actions with amusement.

When Pang Weinong's fingertips finally touched that soft, warm embrace, he flinched as if he had been electrocuted, then mustered his courage and clumsily but gently took the small body in.

Little Xitang seemed to sense this carefully cherished feeling. Instead of crying, she twisted in Pang Weinong's stiff arms, finding a more comfortable position. Then she opened her eyes wide and continued to look at this unfamiliar uncle, making babbling sounds. At that moment, the corners of her mouth even curved upwards, like a blurry smile, giving Pang Weinong a reverse encouragement.

That smile, like a ray of sunshine, instantly pierced through the thick layer of ice in Pang Weinong's heart.

He held this soft little life in his arms, feeling her feather-light weight and real body temperature. Watching the little one smile at him, all the fantasies and love he had suppressed deep in his heart for the unborn child seemed to find a concrete place to reside at this moment.

He no longer suppressed his emotions and let the tears flow freely.

But it was no longer because of pure pain, but mixed with emotion, relief, and an indescribable warmth of rebirth.

Pang Weinong lowered his head and touched Xiao Xitang's full forehead with his own, his movements as light as if he were afraid of disturbing a fragile dream!

"Xitang... Xitang..." he choked up, repeating the name over and over, as if he wanted to pour all his blessings and unfulfilled love into those two syllables.

Only then did he suddenly remember the gift he had brought.

"I also brought something..." He hurriedly held the child up carefully with one hand, while reaching for the small cloth bag he had been clutching with the other. In his nervousness, the bag almost fell to the ground, but Lin Youwei caught it with quick reflexes.

"It's for... for Xitang!" Pang Weinong said, his face flushed, the sob in his voice finally subsiding.

Lin Youwei helped him open the cloth bag, revealing a beige sweater and a pair of delicate silver lilacs inside.

Zhu Qiuju and Tang Qingshuang came over to take a look and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"This sweater is so well knitted, Grandma! Look, she's even more skillful than me! Look at these stitches, they're so fine!"

Zhu Qiuju picked up the sweater and carefully stroked it, her eyes full of admiration and heartache. "Weinong, you didn't knit this, did you? You silly child!"

Pang Weinong smiled shyly.

"And these silver lilacs are so beautiful, both in appearance and in meaning!" Tang Qingshuang picked up the pair of small silver ornaments, looked at them under the light, and nodded repeatedly.

Li Xiangnan explained at the right moment, "Wei Nong learned to knit sweaters and is very skilled! When he was at home, he helped Uncle Pang take care of the apple orchard, and when he had nothing to do, he helped his father make silver jewelry. He's even more skillful with his hands!"

Qin Ruobai clicked her tongue in surprise, looking at the pair of exquisite silver lilacs in her grandmother's hand, a hint of understanding and tenderness flashing in her eyes: "Weinong, thank you, this gift is too precious, Xitang will definitely like it!"

"I never would have guessed, Wei Nong, you're so observant!" Lin Youwei couldn't help but exclaim.

Seeing how much everyone cherished the gifts he had prepared, Pang Weinong's trepidation was gradually replaced by warmth. He awkwardly picked up the silver lilac ornament, wanting to put it on Xitang, but he didn't know how to do it.

"Weinong, keep it for now. When Xitang is older and can wear a necklace, then let her wear it! I'll have to tell her later that this is Uncle Pang's talisman, and she'll definitely wear it!" Qin Ruobai saw his embarrassment and immediately helped him out.

"Okay...okay." Pang Weinong nodded repeatedly, carefully putting away the silver lilac, and couldn't help but touch the little sweater, instructing, "It's getting cold, you can wear this underneath, it's very warm!"

The atmosphere in the main room became incredibly gentle and real amidst the tears, laughter, and this weighty gift.

The firelight illuminated everyone's faces, keeping out the winter chill.

Zhu Qiuju was making arrangements to invite Pang Weinong to stay for dinner, while Tang Qingshuang started planning what other good dishes she had at home.

Qin Ruobai held Xitang, who had returned to her arms, and hummed a lullaby to lull her to sleep.

Lin Youwei, along with her two children, began teaching Pang Weinong to play simple building block games, allowing him to immerse himself in the warmth of the children and distract him from his emotions.

Looking at this long-lost scene full of warmth and human touch, and seeing that Pang Weinong, though still haggard, finally had a light in his eyes, Li Xiangnan felt a sense of comfort.

He knew that the pain caused by Dingxiang's passing would take a long time to heal, and might forever leave a deep scar in Pang Weinong's heart.

But at least for this moment, the warmth of friendship, the comfort of new life, and the unreserved acceptance of family are like a gentle yet powerful medicine, temporarily relieving the bone-chilling loneliness and despair.

He hoped that his friend could help Pang Weinong get through this difficult period.

That evening, Wang Defa and Song Ziming came to the courtyard. Li Xiangnan didn't let Pang Weinong go back, but instead let him go to sleep at the Hao family's house next door with the two of them, and also to give him some advice.

Then he rode his motorcycle and took Lin Youwei and her two children, who were wrapped up like sesame balls, back to the Lin family.

The night wind was biting cold, but the two children, riding a motorcycle for the first time, were incredibly excited, making Li Xiangnan beam with joy.

The alley was quiet on a winter night, with only the dim yellow glow of the streetlights in the distance.

He greeted Cheng Kui and the others, pushed his car to the gate of the courtyard, and was about to take out the key when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure standing under the old street lamp diagonally opposite.

The man was wrapped in a dark cotton coat, wearing a woolen hat, and a thick scarf that completely covered his face, leaving only his eyes visible.

The figure looked somewhat familiar and was waving at him eagerly.

Li Xiangnan's heart skipped a beat. Who could it be so late?

He cautiously looked around to make sure there was nothing else amiss before slowly walking over.

As he got closer, in the dim light, he could see those eyes clearly.

Her clear eyes held an undisguised panic and urgency; it was Shangguan Wanqing!

What's she doing here? And dressed like that? Did she disguise herself as a passerby?

"Wanqing? What are you doing here so late?"

Li Xiangnan lowered his voice, his mind filled with doubts.

You should know that the Shangguan family lives in Xishan Farm, which is at least 30 kilometers away from here!

Shangguan Wanqing was always as still as a virgin and as swift as a rabbit. When she saw him, she was both serene and fierce, but she had never been so sneaky and flustered as Mo Yang!

When Shangguan Wanqing saw him coming, she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but the tension in her eyes did not lessen at all.

She quickly stepped forward, almost whispering in Li Xiangnan's ear, her voice low and trembling: "Li Xiangnan... I overheard a conversation in Father's study... They seem to be plotting something... They mentioned your Li family's full moon celebration, and it seems they're planning to kidnap someone or steal something. The neighboring yard must be investigated!... Something's bound to happen that day... I'm worried about you! You must be careful that day!"

She spoke very quickly and her breathing was unsteady, clearly due to running all the way or nervousness.

Having said that, she seemed to have used up all her courage, and without waiting for Li Xiangnan's reaction, she hurriedly said, "I have to go back quickly, or I'll be in big trouble if I get found out!"

He suddenly turned around and, like a startled rabbit, quickly ran into the shadows of the side alley, disappearing in the blink of an eye, leaving only the faint sound of his footsteps echoing in the empty alley.

Li Xiangnan stood frozen in place, Shangguan Wanqing's hurried and panicked words still echoing in his ears.

The wedding banquet... is going to go wrong?

Is the Shangguan family trying to get me?

A chilling coldness suddenly shot up my spine!