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Chapter 3010 The Warmth of Home

The plane flew for nearly three hours before landing.

When we landed at Zhongjiang Airport, it was already pitch black outside.

Unlike the icy and snowy landscape of Shazhou, Zhongjiang has had a mild winter this year, with temperatures unusually close to 20 degrees Celsius even at this time of year.

Wearing a thick coat, Qin Feng felt a bit hot as soon as he got off the plane. He was used to the dry cold of the sandbar and found the mild climate of Zhongjiang rather uncomfortable.

Qin Feng walked out of the airport carrying the same handbag that had accompanied him on his travels all over the country for many years.

At the familiar spot in the airport, Zhou Qian was still standing there waiting for Qin Feng.

Every time Qin Feng came home, no matter how late or how busy she was, Zhou Qian would cancel all her plans to pick him up herself. She would always come alone, without a driver or bodyguard, because she was picking up her husband and didn't want any outsiders present to share in this joy.

However, Zhou Qian did not come to pick up Qin Feng alone today; she was also holding her daughter Qin Zhouqi's hand.

As Qin Feng walked out of the airport, he saw Zhou Qian holding her daughter's hand, standing in a familiar spot waiting for him.

Seeing Qin Feng come out, Zhou Qian smiled gently, but her daughter, Qin Zhouqi, shouted and broke free from Zhou Qian's hand, running towards Qin Feng: "Daddy... Daddy..."

The moment his daughter saw him and ran towards him shouting, Qin Feng felt that his life was complete; nothing could be warmer or more comforting than this moment.

Qin Feng squatted down and picked up his daughter, asking, "Did you miss Daddy?"

"think……"

Qin Feng carried his daughter to Zhou Qian's side, and Zhou Qian naturally took the bag and the coat that Qin Feng had just taken off from his hands.

At this moment, Zhou Qian is not a powerful businesswoman who dominates the business world; she is just a wife and a little woman by her husband's side.

Zhou Qian carried Qin Feng's bag and coat, following beside him without disturbing the tender moment between her husband and daughter.

"Come down, you're so heavy, don't let Daddy carry you. Daddy's been on a plane all day and he's very tired," Zhou Qian said to her daughter as they walked out of the airport.

"It's okay, I don't feel tired no matter how hard it is to hold my baby, right?"

“That’s right, Mom said Dad is the best dad in the world…” Qin Zhouqi giggled in Qin Feng’s arms.

Qin Feng turned to look at Zhou Qian gratefully, freeing one hand to take the bag from her.

"Just hug your baby properly, you don't need to worry about me," Zhou Qian said, feigning anger.

Qin Feng laughed heartily and said, "Sorry, sorry, I forgot, I was holding our precious baby."

"Mom's jealous, haha..."

Qin Zhouqi's words made Qin Feng and Zhou Qian burst into laughter.

The family got into the car happily.

Today, Zhou Qian didn't let Qin Feng drive. Instead, she left this sweet time for Qin Feng and their daughter, driving alone in front.

Qin Feng sat in the back seat with his daughter in his arms, chatting and listening to her tell him funny stories. For Qin Feng, the moment he held his daughter, all his fatigue vanished.

Although Qin Feng arrived home very late, his family had not yet had dinner.

When Qin Feng arrived home, his mother-in-law, Xie Fengmin, had already prepared a table full of dishes and was waiting for them. For their family, today was New Year's Eve, and this meal was their New Year's Eve dinner.

What is happiness? What is the warmth of home? For Qin Feng, this moment brought it all to life.

I set off in the morning and didn't get home until evening, covering more than 3,000 kilometers, but it was all worth it.

The family sat together happily for their New Year's Eve dinner. As Qin Feng ate, he told his family about interesting stories and customs from Shazhou, as well as how Shazhou differed from Jiangnan.

After finishing the New Year's Eve dinner, Xie Fengmin was about to clear the dishes because the maid was not home, but Qin Feng stopped her.

Qin Feng told Xie Fengmin to go and rest, because it was already very late, and Xie Fengmin had worked hard preparing the New Year's Eve dinner.

Qin Feng put on an apron and started clearing the table, then carried the bowls and chopsticks into the kitchen, while Zhou Qian took her daughter to take a bath.

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Every year during the Lunar New Year, Zhou Qian would give all the servants in her household a holiday so that they could go home and reunite with their families. This was a rule that had been in place since Zhou Qiming's time.

Although Zhou Qiming later left, this rule continued to be followed in the family and became an unwritten rule. No matter how inconvenient it would be without servants, no one ever objected.

Having not done housework in a long time, Qin Feng was a bit flustered when he started. Just then, Zhou Qian walked into the kitchen, took an apron from the side, and tied it on.

"What are you doing? No need, I can wash this little bit by myself. You go and rest," Qin Feng said.

"You're the one who's been running around all day, I'm not tired at all." Zhou Qian smiled and walked over to wash the dishes with Qin Feng.

"Mom looks to be in better spirits than before."

"Yes, her physical exam results last month were all very good. She used to be impatient and always worried about so many things, wanting to manage everything, so naturally her health wasn't good. But in recent years, because of Qiqi and Dad's passing, her whole mental state has changed. She's probably come to terms with things. Now she focuses on taking care of Qiqi and doesn't worry about anything else. With a better mood, her health has naturally improved as well..."

The couple were washing dishes in the kitchen, chatting about family matters.

After washing the dishes, Qin Feng sat on the sofa and smoked a cigarette. Zhou Qian went to run the bath water for Qin Feng, while Xie Fengmin had already taken Qin Zhouqi to bed, giving the couple, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, some private space.

After their tender moment together, Qin Feng held Zhou Qian in his arms and hesitated for a while before saying to her, "I'm thinking of going to Dongyang tomorrow. Are you free? Come with me."

Before Zhou Qian could answer, Qin Feng explained, "We're going to see Dad, and also to see Wang Jun and a few other old friends."

“I won’t go. A few days before the Lunar New Year, Mom said she missed Dad. A few of us just went to see Dad. I have some things to take care of tomorrow afternoon.”

"Why don't you drive there? It'll be more convenient. You haven't seen these old friends in a long time, so spend a couple more days with them," Zhou Qian added.

Qin Feng didn't say anything, but Zhou Qian knew very well what Qin Feng was thinking.

Qin Feng said he was going to pay respects to Zhou Qiming and visit Wang Jun, but in reality, he was thinking about Hong Yue.

Qin Feng was afraid that Zhou Qian would be angry, so he made up an excuse.

Zhou Qian knew what Qin Feng was thinking, but she didn't point it out. Although Zhou Qian didn't care that Qin Feng went to see Hong Yue, she knew that Qin Feng had his own inner constraints, so she pretended not to know, which would make Qin Feng feel more at ease.

"Where's Li Jing? Is she still in Shanghai and hasn't returned yet?" Qin Feng asked.

Zhou Qian sighed and shook her head: "No."

"Is there still no progress in the condition?"

“I went to Shanghai on a business trip some time ago and visited her and Zheheng. Their conditions have become increasingly serious. If a suitable bone marrow transplant cannot be found as soon as possible, the possibility of conservative treatment is slim,” Zhou Qian sighed.

Li Zheheng is Li Jing's son.