Chapter 1118: Chapter 1118: Returning Home

Li Yunqiang entered the room and saw Li Cunshan, knowing that his second brother absolutely couldn’t endure it.

"Second brother, I think Director Xing seemed quite troubled."

"He’s classmates and good friends with Big Brother; he’ll definitely be on our side."

"But as soon as Teacher Jiang spoke today, things got delayed until tomorrow."

"It’s just as well to delay until tomorrow; everyone knows his relationship with Big Brother, and everyone knows Red Army is Big Brother’s son. He can’t handle it easily.

I gather the upper management is extremely unhappy because you two didn’t cooperate, so they want to discipline you severely.

I think Director Xing realized Xiao Jiang is formidable, so he delayed until tomorrow to let someone else handle it."

"Yes, I think Teacher Jiang’s remarks were spot on."

"Tomorrow, Teacher Jiang will still go; Xiao Wei won’t be able to speak well without her."

"Humph. They’re jealous of us. They’re causing trouble."

At this moment, Red Army finished bathing and changing clothes. Li Xue helped Qu Xiaoli serve the meal.

Li Yungui hadn’t eaten yet, so the three men ate, and Li Cunshan went home, intending to take care of family affairs for tomorrow.

Xiang Dong listened attentively all the while, feeling envious though he wasn’t sure what of. He wondered if Wei Kaiyun or Teacher Jiang would help him if he ever had a problem.

Li Yunqiang finished his meal and returned home with Xiang Dong. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Upon reaching home, seeing all the rooms dark made him feel sad.

A man suffers grievances outside, only to come home with no one concerned. It’s disappointing.

After showering, he returned to his room, seeing Liu Cuilan not awake, his heart felt colder. She really doesn’t care about me at all.

The kids are too young to know better, but after so many years of marriage, it’s indifferent like this.

Actually, Liu Cuilan was quite worried, but knowing that his two elder brothers and the Wei couple were there, she was reassured. She went to bed early every day, getting sleepy when the time came and thus didn’t wait for Li Yunqiang.

Wei Kaiyun drove home, and everyone except the three little ones had risen.

The two boys hadn’t slept, curious about why Mom and Dad went out so late, anxious also about how long it took — it had been hours.

Wei Kaiyun patted his son and nephew, "It’s nothing, hurry and go to sleep since it’s so late."

Seeing nothing was wrong, the family felt relieved too.

Old Yang helped his wife back to their room, unconcerned. What could happen? Li Yungui worried for nothing.

Guodong went to start the fire; Wei Kaiyun told him to sleep as well, and personally continued working. The couple only washed briefly before going to their room.

The two little ones slept sweetly. "Actually, the main difficulty stems from Li Yunqiao."

Jiang Xinyu agreed with Wei Kaiyun; it might coincide with some higher-level conflicts.

"Let’s see tomorrow."

Li Yunqiang woke at five the next day, washed up, and went straight to his second brother’s house to eat there.

Now he was unwilling to go home. When getting wives for his sons in the future, he must choose sensible ones, not just based on looks.

As he arrived, his second sister-in-law was already cooking breakfast — vegetable buns, sugar buns, rolls, and steamed buns, sorghum rice stew.

The whole family had risen already, so everyone gathered in the courtyard to eat.

The kids were sneaking looks at Red Army, having heard about matters last night. Knowing they’d go to the city today, they were worried.

"Don’t stare at me; I’m fine."

"Second Uncle, today we’ll take a bus back to check things out."

"Okay, I’ll write you an introduction letter later, but have Guodong tag along."

As they spoke, Guodong arrived, clearly worried too.

"Guodong, Aunt Lu gave birth; I want to take Hongling back for a visit."

"I’ll go with you; I don’t feel safe with just you two."

"Alright, let’s leave soon."

"We’ll follow Uncle Wei and them; let Hongling sit with Second Uncle; we’ll squeeze in the back."

"Let’s take the bus instead; it’s too cramped, not nearby either."

"Yeah, we’ll ride the bus; I’ll go with you to have a look. After breakfast, I’ll buy some eggs, and two big roosters. The flour will go on Xiao Wei’s car."

Cheng Lin looked eagerly; finally, Qu Xiaoli decided to take Cheng Lin along.

Only Changhe remained at home, indifferent about it. Finally, Li Yungui let him go too.

Li Yunqiang watched their interactions, realizing how truly unsuccessful he seemed.

Guodong heard the news, informed Li Xue he was returning home briefly, planning to catch up later.

"Guodong, stay for breakfast before heading back," urged Qu Xiaoli.

"No need, Aunt; breakfast is ready at home."

Guodong went home and informed Jiang Xinyu. "Okay, let Jing Chu take leave for you. I’ll prepare some gifts."

"That’s not necessary; I’ll just buy eggs and roosters at the farm."

Jiang Xinyu considered it, finding the plan doable, and didn’t elaborate further.

The couple was still eating when three members from the Li family arrived.

They left by car. Guodong finished his meal and went to the farm with a basket; he bought a hundred eggs.

Wen Zhenzong helped tie the straw, packed it well, and even gave him a little chicken cage with four roosters — two for each of them.

Prepared thus, they embarked.

The Lu family had reached the hospital already; the cart was driven in, but Lu the Elder stayed below, watching the cargo, feeding the horse. Being a big man, he didn’t feel comfortable entering, though it was his sister inside.

Six women entered, amazed — they hadn’t visited the county hospital before, let alone the city’s.

Eventually, Sister-in-law Lu queried a doctor and found the ward.

They arrived quite early, just seven, with Li Yunqiao changing the baby’s diaper and Lu Fengzhen lying in bed watching.

"Mom, Sisters-in-law, how come you’re here?"

Aunt Wang rushed to the bedside, holding her daughter’s hand.

"It wasn’t time yet; I was keeping track."

"It’s a few days early, but the baby is fine — six pounds and three ounces."

Li Yunqiao quickly greeted his mother-in-law and the five sisters-in-law.

The Lu women were pleased, imagining a big mayor handling such things.

Hong Lin also joined, having greeted earlier and dropped off breakfast.

"Dad, I’ll get breakfast."

"Alright, go ahead. You arrived early, surely left at midnight, mustn’t have eaten breakfast.

Mom, is Big Brother here? Hong Lin, fetch an extra."

"Your big brother’s below watching the goods."

Now the five sisters-in-law surround the baby, whose features aren’t clear, but there’s a hint of resemblance to the kid’s aunt.

Aunt Wang couldn’t get enough, holding the baby closely as if it were her daughter giving birth.