"The next day, my brother took me to the train station, and without a moment's hesitation, we boarded the train to Baoding. Throughout the journey, I was filled with a mix of anticipation and anxiety, unsure of how my father would react when he saw us. After a long trip, we finally arrived at our destination. Following the address provided by Director Wang, we found the house. However, when the door opened, a strange woman stood there. She told us that my father was not there. This news felt like a bolt from the blue, and my brother and I were instantly stunned. We were unwilling to return home empty-handed; we were certain my father lived there, even if we didn't know if he was home at that moment. So, we decided to wait in the snow, hoping he would come back so we could return to Sijiu City with him. I remember that day well—the snowflakes were falling heavily, and the freezing cold made us shiver. But my brother and I stood our ground, waiting for my father to appear. Yet, as time ticked by, he never returned. In the end, there was nothing else we could do, and we had to give up. On the way back to Sijiu City, my brother and I felt incredibly heavyhearted. I firmly believe my father was there; I just don't know why he was unwilling to see us."
Hearing this, Lou Xiaoe’s heart ached for He Yushui. She pulled He Yushui into a tight embrace, patting her back gently and whispering comforting words. Ever since Xushu married Lou Xiaoe, he had been completely open with her about …
Chapter 221