NOVEL NEXT Chapter 372: 372 go back
"Don't worry." Tan Shaoting clearly knew what his wife was concerned about.
"It's fine. Actually, it doesn't matter whether I go back or not. It's just that it's so close, and who knows when there'll be another chance to come over."
Seeing that his wife genuinely didn't mind, Tan Shaoting drove directly towards Su Yuanyuan's hometown.
Because it wasn't far, the five of them took a day and a night to reach the county town of the hometown.
"Let's go and see the blacksmith Yang's house."
Tan Shaoting had been here before, so he easily found his way around.
But the main gate was locked, looking particularly desolate, as if no one had lived there for a long time.
Su Yuanyuan frowned, "You guys stay in the car, I'll go ask around."
Su Yuanyuan noticed that every household had their gates shut, so she went directly to Old Wu's house.
Knocked on the door, fortunately it was Old Wu who answered, or Su Yuanyuan might have thought she'd remembered the wrong place.
"Master Wu, I'm Su Yuanyuan from Jue Mountain. Do you remember me?"
"Little girl?" Old Wu was now slightly hunched.
"It's me. I came back to see Master Yang. But why is there no one at their house?"
"Old Yang passed away last year."
Su Yuanyuan was stunned for a moment. "Master Yang was in good health, how did he pass away so suddenly?"
"Little girl, come in and have some water. Those people in the car are?"
Tan Shaoting drove up to follow his wife inside.
"My husband and children."
"Come inside and rest for a bit."
Su Yuanyuan went over, took the three kids from the stroller, and Tan Shaoting followed her carrying some rice and dried fruits.
Once inside Old Wu's house, Old Wu warmly entertained them.
"Master Wu, no need to trouble yourself."
"It's nothing. Little girl, did you come back for a visit?"
"Yes, my husband has some work in the Capital. I thought since we're not far from here, I'd come back and take a look."
"Yes, coming back to look is good. It's just a glance, but worth it.
And these three kids are so nice, looking exactly alike. You're quite fortunate, little girl."
"Thank you, Master Wu."
"Old Yang was actually angered to death. His foster second apprentice reported him.
He still had some influence here, nothing came of it in the end. But it was heart-wrenching. To this apprentice, he was no different than to his own son.
Who would have thought this beast would report Old Yang, even accusing him of illegal trade."
"Master Yang couldn't let it go. At such an age, what was there to be angry about?"
Su Yuanyuan felt the changes over time. In these years of not coming back, someone had passed away, and she was still thinking. Those she was close to were not that old. She had not expected this. But reality is so unpredictable.
"Master Wu, here are some dried fruits and rice from the South. We'll not stay longer; I'll go back to the village to have a look."
"Alright, take care outside. Do you want to eat before leaving? The weather doesn't look good and might rain."
Su Yuanyuan shook her head. "No, I better go back quickly. My husband's vacation is limited.
Master Wu, take care. I feel nothing is more important than being alive."
Old Wu nodded, "Got it, at this point, what is there not to understand. Rest assured."
Once the five of them got into the car, they went straight to the supply and marketing cooperative. Bought ten pounds of snacks and some candies, which are quite high-end gifts now.
The couple ate lunch in the car. It was just too stuffy, actually better moving; at least the running car brought some breeze, albeit hot air.
The three kids drank Spiritual Spring Water, as Su Yuanyuan was worried they'd get heatstroke.
The whole journey was filled with crops, feeling much like returning to a farm.
It took an hour to get from the county town to the village.
The car stopped directly at the entrance of Hu Chunhua's house.
Su Yuanyuan got out of the car and stood at the door, suddenly feeling strange, yes, strange.
In fact, it made sense. Since she crossed over, she hadn't spent as much time here as on the farm.
Hu Chunhua's house was locked. At this time they should be working in the fields.
Su Yuanyuan let the three kids out too. The weather was now very overcast and windy, no longer as stuffy as before.
The kids were very happy to get out of the car.
"Shall we go look in the fields?"
Tan Shaoting shook his head, "You'd better not go back. I'm worried it might rain later, I'll just call for them."
Su Yuanyuan thought for a moment. "That makes sense. If it rains, the four of us will get in the car. Maybe you shouldn't go either. I think they should be finishing soon, and the rain will probably fall soon."
"Alright then, let's wait at the door. I'm really afraid of sudden rain."
The wind and rain were approaching, making the sky seem like it would fall. Su Yuanyuan suddenly thought of the second senior brother's prelude.
Already seeing many people running back home. Hu Chunhua was writing promotional materials at the team office today, so she was the first to get home.
Seeing a car parked at her door, she was very surprised.
When she was about to reach the door, Su Yuanyuan got out of the car.
This brought tears to Hu Chunhua's eyes. She couldn't exactly say why she felt attached to Su Yuanyuan.
There hadn't been such things before. But it started after that girl jumped into the water.
"Yuanyuan."
"Aunt."
"Hurry in, can the car be driven in?"
"Yes."
Just as they entered the yard, raindrops began to fall.
Tan Shaoting got out of the car, picked up the three kids, and ran inside.
Su Yuanyuan pushed the stroller behind and finally made it indoors, where Hu Chunhua was looking at the three children.
"Yuanyuan, whose are these?"
"They're mine."
Hu Chunhua smiled and took one from Tan Shaoting's arms.
"So handsome, wow, all three kids look identical.
Quickly, inside, put the kids on the kang."
Just then, noise could be heard in the yard, indicating Yang Zhigang and his family had returned.
Seeing the car in the yard, they were quite surprised.
Rushing into the main room, they heard laughter from their mother inside.
All four of them came inside together.
"Yuanyuan?" Yang Xue called out in delight.
"Big sister, it's me."
"Wow, how come you're back?"
Su Yuanyuan laughed, greeting Yang Zhigang and the others. That woman should be the eldest sister-in-law.
The family had met Tan Shaoting before, but they were all intrigued by the three kids sitting on the kang.
Because it was so dark, they couldn't see clearly at first, but upon closer look, they saw. "Yuanyuan, these three kids look just alike."
"Yes, they're triplets, so it's not unusual they look the same."
"Wow, they're really good-looking."
Hu Chunhua patted her daughter's hand, "Go wash your hands first."
"Be right there." Yang Xue dashed off like the wind. The three kids were so adorable, making her hands itch. Thinking of holding them, it must be extremely fun.