Shen Mingyu emphasized.
“Okay, no problem. Don’t worry, I will keep my word. I will absolutely not take the initiative to reveal my identity to Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan.”
“If you don’t want it, I will only be their uncle, not their father.”
Si Konghuai nodded solemnly, his expression firm.
Anyone would normally believe him with that upright and righteous look, but Shen Mingyu still felt it wasn’t enough.
“You need to write me a guarantee letter.”
“If you break your promise, I will report you to your military unit and find your superiors!”
She spoke firmly, chin raised, eyes full of confidence.
Men’s words are like farting—she would not be fooled so easily again.
“Alright, I can do that.”
Her expression made her look like a little cat baring its claws—fierce on the surface, but actually somewhat cute.
Si Konghuai couldn’t help but smile slightly. He raised his eyebrows and agreed.
He immediately went to find paper and pen and wrote a guarantee letter, promising he would never take the initiative to reveal the truth to Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan.
He especially emphasized the words “take the initiative.”
If he violated the agreement, he would immediately leave Shen Mingyu and her children, and never be allowed to recognize Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan again.
In addition, he would compensate Shen Mingyu with 500,000 yuan, resign from his military position, and reflect behind closed doors on his misconduct.
He wrote very seriously, signed his name, and even borrowed ink to press his thumbprint.
Full sincerity.
And 500,000 yuan was an astronomical amount in this era.
Even Shen Mingyu, who came from a good background, couldn’t help but tremble slightly when she saw the figure.
She carefully put away the guarantee letter, took a few deep breaths to calm herself, and then returned to Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan with Si Konghuai.
“Mom, what did you and Uncle do? Why did you take so long?”
Tuan Tuan couldn’t help but hug her leg and ask curiously, looking up.
“Yeah, Mom, why were you gone so long?”
Yuan Yuan also hugged her other leg like a copy of his brother.
“I was thanking Uncle. If it weren’t for him, I might have taken much longer to find you.”
Shen Mingyu smiled softly, her eyes curved, casually brushing off their questions.
She bent down and picked up both children.
The twins were already four years old, soft and chubby, and quite heavy.
Even in the eyes of Si Konghuai and the old master, they weren’t fat enough, thinking they had suffered in the countryside.
But in reality, both children had quite a bit of flesh on their arms and legs. Shen Mingyu had already tried her best to raise them well.
Even so, holding both of them at once was still a bit difficult.
Si Konghuai frowned with concern and reached out.
“I can help you carry one, Comrade Shen.”
“Yeah, let him help you, or I can carry one too. We’re both strong—it’s no problem.”
Lu Ning also chimed in.
But Shen Mingyu shook her head.
“No need. I’ll carry them myself. If I get tired, I’ll put them down to walk.”
She said this and walked ahead with the two children.
Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan couldn’t help but kiss her.
Especially Tuan Tuan.
Normally he was very sensible and wouldn’t let her carry him, but after being sold to the capital and taken away, he was scared and couldn’t help clinging to her.
He chatted nonstop, describing the big courtyards and cars in the capital in vivid detail.
Yuan Yuan listened in awe.
“Wow! Brother is amazing!”
He echoed in his soft voice.
The mother and children walked in front, while Lu Ning and Si Konghuai lagged behind.
“Did you clear things up? What did you talk about?” Lu Ning asked quietly.
“Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan are your children, right? They look so alike—it can’t be a coincidence. If not, I’d still accept them as godsons.”
“It’s my fault. I already explained it to her, but she doesn’t want me to acknowledge the children. Don’t let it slip.”
“I figured.”
“If I didn’t know your character, I wouldn’t believe it either.”
Lu Ning rolled his eyes and punched him lightly.
“Just don’t mess it up.”
“So you’re really giving up? What about your family? Won’t they object?”
“The old master already knows. He said if I can’t bring the children back, he’ll come here himself.”
Lu Ning clicked his tongue.
“Then you’d better behave and make amends.”
He suddenly nudged Si Konghuai with his elbow.
“So what do you think of Shen Mingyu? Any other thoughts besides responsibility?”
“Get lost.”
But Si Konghuai’s gaze still drifted to her back.
And in his mind, he couldn’t help but recall her eyes earlier—tearful, stubborn, and bright.
She… is very good.
Just two words summed up everything.
He quickened his pace and caught up.
“Which one is Yuan Yuan? Which one is Tuan Tuan?”
“You two look exactly the same. I can’t tell you apart. Comrade Shen, how do you usually distinguish them?”
Tuan Tuan immediately began chattering excitedly, explaining everything.
They could be told apart by a mole on their buttocks—left and right.
And if not that, then personality.
Yuan Yuan was shy and clingy, while he was different…
Yuan Yuan immediately got angry.
“Brother is annoying! No candy for you!”
The sibling bickering made Si Konghuai watch with fascination.
Unknowingly, they reached the village entrance.
Someone chatting there suddenly yelled in shock.
“Oh my god! Mingyu, you found the children’s father!”
“That man looks exactly like Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan!”