Chapter 511: Telling Feelings
After saying that, she turned slightly and glanced at the people around her who also had expectant expressions, her eyes full of warmth.
"We all know that you are busy and worried about all kinds of things on weekdays, especially during the Chinese New Year, when you have many social engagements and things to do."
"But even so, we are sure that after you finish your work outside, you will definitely find a way to contact us."
Yu Li gently raised her hand, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and continued:
"So, we didn't go anywhere, but gathered here eagerly waiting for you. To be honest, at first I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to see you. After all, the things in this space are too mysterious and it's difficult to connect them. I didn't expect that I could really see you, I..."
At this point, Yu Li's voice trembled slightly and tears of excitement flashed in her eyes. She paused for a moment and tried to calm herself down.
"We are so surprised. Thank you for the first big gift of the new year, which is to meet you via video."
Li Dujuan, who was standing by, nodded slightly when she heard Yu Li's words. The sadness in her eyes was slightly diluted by this warm friendship.
She secretly wiped the remaining tears from the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand and echoed:
"Yes, brother, we are all looking forward to seeing you."
Everyone chatted with each other, making this gathering across space instantly filled with warmth and joy, dispelling the haze that had just lingered in people's hearts.
Yu Li sat on the other side of the screen, trying her best to control her emotions. She bit her lower lip tightly, trying to calm her slightly trembling lips. She subconsciously clasped her hands together, and her knuckles turned white from the force.
But even so, the overflowing attachment and affection in her eyes when she looked at Wang Jianguo, and the tenderness that unconsciously slipped from her words, were like the warm spring sun penetrating through the clouds, easily revealing her deep affection for Wang Jianguo in her heart.
Every word and every pause are filled with her thoughts and expectations during these long days of separation.
Wang Jianguo stared at Yu Li intently, taking in all her subtle expressions. The softest corner of his heart was deeply touched, and his eyes could not help but become slightly moist.
He took a deep breath, tried to make his voice sound steady and firm, and said to everyone:
"Today is the most solemn and festive Spring Festival for us Chinese people!"
When he said this, a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes.
"For the past six months, all I've thought about every day is the scene of our family being together. It's really hard to bear that feeling."
He raised his head slightly, as if trying to calm his inner turmoil, and continued:
"Fortunately, God helps those who work hard, and we finally meet, even if it's just through this cold screen."
There was a hint of thought in Wang Jianguo's eyes.
"I think this is a good sign. Maybe the space will be unlocked soon. You see, normally there is no chance to video chat, but it happened to be during the Spring Festival. There must be a reason for this."
Wang Jianguo's eyes gradually became firm and bright. He straightened his chest, as if to cheer himself up, and also as if to promise his family:
"Please be patient. It's still cold now. Once the New Year is over and the weather warms up, I will start preparing to build the house."
"I have already contacted the brick factory. When the time comes, we will bring bricks back from there and build our home brick by brick."
As he spoke, he gestured with his hands, as if the new house rising from the ground had already appeared before his eyes.
"Once the house is built and the space is unlocked, you will have a safe place to go when you come out."
Wang Jianguo's voice became louder and louder, with unquestionable determination.
"I know everyone has suffered during this period, especially you who are trapped in space. You haven't been able to eat or sleep well, and you are worried and frightened."
"But please believe me, these hard times will soon be over, and our family will be able to truly reunite and live a good life together."
At this point, Wang Jianguo's eyes became moist again, this time with tears filled with hope. He firmly believed that as long as the family worked together, there would be no obstacles that could not be overcome, and future life would surely be full of sunshine.
After Wang Jianguo's words, which were full of affection and determination, the house fell into a brief silence for a while, and everyone was immersed in the vision of future reunion.
After a moment, Qin Jingru was the first to break the silence. She leaned forward slightly, her eyes full of concern and worry, and said anxiously to Wang Jianguo on the other side of the screen:
"Brother An'an, please don't get so anxious and angry!"
Her voice was clear and loud, with a hint of intimacy, trying to penetrate the screen and reach Wang Jianguo's heart to comfort him.
Qin Jingru gently lifted the hair hanging down by her ears and continued:
"Look, even though we are trapped in this space now, the conditions are very good and everyone supports each other, so we don't find it that hard."
"On weekdays, the sisters are always chatting and laughing, and they often talk about you, thinking that you must have suffered a lot for working hard for our family."
As she spoke, her eyes became slightly red, as if she was recalling the difficult scene of Wang Jianguo working hard alone.
"So, you must take good care of yourself. Your health is the capital of the revolution. If you collapse from exhaustion, what will we do?"
There was a hint of anger in Qin Jingru's tone, but more of it was genuine concern.
Yan Jiedi, who was sitting next to her, seemed a little reserved compared to Qin Jingru's enthusiasm.
She and Wang Jianguo had only known each other for a short time and were not yet very familiar with each other. At this moment, she was infected by the warm atmosphere. Although she had a thousand words in her heart, she was embarrassed to express them easily.
She just blushed, lowered her head, and nodded gently. Her frequent nodding seemed to be a silent response to Wang Jianguo's words, indicating that she understood and agreed, and was silently cheering him on.
Occasionally, she would quietly look up at the screen, and when her eyes met his, she would quickly look away in panic, with a hint of shyness and respect in her eyes.
It seems like he is trying to adapt to the increasingly close relationship with everyone and integrate into this warm group.
Wang Jianguo's gaze passed through the screen and lingered on Qin Jingru and Yan Jiedi for a long time.
Qin Jingru at this moment has become more of a mature woman compared to the immature look when they first met.
Her eyes were no longer as ignorant and naive as before, but revealed the firmness and open-mindedness of having experienced the vicissitudes of life; her figure became more graceful, and her words and actions were gentle and generous.
The same is true for Yan Jie Di. Her original timid childishness gradually faded away, replaced by a restrained calmness, and her every move revealed the confidence of a grown-up.