Reborn As Lucky Star-Chapter 157 - : Pick up the Wife and Take You Away
Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Pick up the Wife and Take You Away
Walking on the road out of the village, Yue Jiannan touched the gloves he held in his arms.
He had specifically asked his sister to make them for his wife.
Though spring had arrived, the weather was still somewhat cold; he didn’t want Yaxian to freeze her hands.
Yue Jiannan also planned to buy some things from the village to take with him.
However, Qingqing tugged at his sleeve, “Let’s go earlier, or we’ll miss the bus.”
In the three years not only the cities, but also the surrounding villages, had developed rapidly.
The government had funded road repairs, and the once rugged mountain roads had become much smoother.
When the first truck arrived, villagers spread the word excitedly.
Many elders kept stepping back at the sight of it, intimidated by the dark fumes and alarming appearance.
But later, there were even buses that went directly to the city; although they only ran two or three times a day, they provided great convenience.
Now, aside from some naive kids who still chased after the vehicles, everyone else had gotten used to them.
Yue Jiannan glanced at the quartz watch on his wrist, “Okay, we can buy things in the city as well.”
Once he got to the school and fetched Yaxian, he would take her to the International Trade Building to buy some new clothes for spring and summer.
She would definitely look beautiful in them.
Arriving at the bus stop, Yue Jiannan craned his neck anxiously, his eager look causing those around him to chuckle.
“Jiannan, going to the city to see your wife again?”
He laughed sheepishly, “Yeah, she’s been busy studying recently; it’s been a while since I saw her.”
The elderly lady chuckled, “Not bad, good man who dotes on his wife. If I’d known earlier, I’d have introduced my granddaughter to you.”
Yue Jiannan hastily said, “Oh no, please don’t say that, if Yaxian hears it, she’ll be unhappy.”
The old lady, half amused and half exasperated, shook her head, believing Yue Jiannan would definitely be henpecked in the future.
She bent down to play with Qingqing, who had been pretty since childhood and possessed a particularly soft and sweet temperament.
In the village, she called everyone uncle, auntie, grandpa, and grandma so adorably, she swindled countless candies with her charm.
After a long wait, the bus finally arrived, raising a cloud of dust as it pulled into the station.
The conductor, familiar with Yue Jiannan, said, “Off to see your wife again? How come you didn’t bring any goodies this time?”
“Heh heh, I’ll buy them in the city.”
“That makes sense.”
The conductor took the money and tore the tickets, then looked down at Qingqing.
“Little darling, would you like to sit with auntie?”
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Yue Jiannan quickly declined, “No need, I’ll sit at the back with the child.”
Qingqing waved her hand politely.
The conductor watched her walk towards the back with a longing gaze, feeling her heart melt.
“Once we’re in the city, you must hold onto your uncle tightly. If it gets crowded and we get separated, remember to wait right there for me, don’t run off, okay? And don’t take candy from strangers.”
Yue Jiannan repeated his admonishments tirelessly, sincerely worried for the child who was so endearing.
If he were a kidnapper, he would certainly have devised a plan to spirit Qingqing away.
As Yue Jiannan’s eagerness mounted, eventually the bus reached the city.
Yue Jiannan held Qingqing’s hand as they walked toward the school.
Yu Yaxian attended the school in the city, where students of varying ages bustled at the entrance.
After all, it had only been more than a decade since the restoration of the college entrance examination; many children were brought to school at an older age by their parents.
Some were already adults by the time they were in middle school.
But as the saying goes, “Knowledge changes fate”; in those days, not just college students, but even junior college students were considered the favored ones.
Upon graduation, the national government would allocate them jobs, granting them an innate official status.
Therefore, if there was even the slightest chance, parents would grit their teeth to provide their children with an education.
But schools didn’t accept just anyone; one had to have some foundation.
To pass the school’s examination and keep up with the curriculum.
Yue Jiannan always left Yaxian’s packages in the guard room whenever he brought her things, and he was very familiar with Old Zhang who manned the school gate.
“Old man, this is my little niece, could you please watch her for me? I need to go find my wife in the school.”
Seeing Qingqing reminded Old Zhang of his own granddaughter, so he nodded his agreement, albeit with some confusion.
“Don’t you usually bring stuff? Why do you need to go inside today?”
“I want to give her a surprise.”
After settling Qingqing, Yue Jiannan hurried off, unable to contain his excitement.
Yet, Qingqing grasped his sleeve, “Uncle, remember to take me home, okay?”
Yue Jiannan couldn’t help but smile; the child was usually quite brave and clever, yet it seemed she too worried about being left behind by adults.
He ruffled Qingqing’s hair carelessly, “Don’t worry, once your uncle picks up my wife, I’ll take you with us.”
