Chapter 437: Chapter 437: Return to the City

Jian Jingchuan didn’t have time to pick up his daughter and grandson, so he sent over his security guard, Xiao Pan.

He helped buy sleeper tickets. Early in the morning on February 26th, the entire Jiang Family set out to send off the two elders, Xu Qinghuan and her husband, two children, Jiang Xinglan and her daughter, and Jiang Xingmei—a total of nine people—on the train to Yan City.

At this moment of farewell, whether leaving or staying, everyone was quite emotional.

Especially Jiang Xingmei, who had never left her parents since childhood, cried until her eyes were swollen.

Zhou Guizhi was also speechless, her tears falling like rain.

"Huanhuan, if possible, come back during the summer vacation to let me see Xingxing and Chichi," Zhou Guizhi said with a voice on the verge of tears.

Jiang Baohua was somewhat speechless, "If you’re worried, I’ll buy you a ticket next time, and you can go to Yan City too."

Zhou Guizhi cried, "I would like to, with this entire family."

Jiang Baohua had nothing more to say.

Even though he was reluctant to part with the old man and woman, it was clearly better for them to follow Xu Qinghuan than to stay with him; even if they caught a cold, it wouldn’t be so worrying.

After repeatedly exhorting them, the train whistle blew, and Jiang Xingye urged them to step back, lest they get caught by the train.

Xu Qinghuan waved to them through the window, and only when they could no longer see anyone, did her tears start to fall. She too had to bid farewell to the place she had lived for three and a half years.

Jiang Xingye took the child from her arms, gently holding her shoulder, "We will come back in the future."

Jiang Xingmei wiped her tears and said, "Yes, we definitely have to come back during the summer vacation."

There were a total of nine of them, occupying three compartments. Xiao Pan stayed in the compartment next to theirs, coming over three times a day to ask if they needed him to buy meals, and Jiang Xingye and Jiang Xingmei would accompany him.

While others gnawed on dry food, they ate hot meals three times a day.

This was mainly for the two elders.

Worried that the two elders might not handle the train journey well, Xu Qinghuan gave them spirit water from her space to drink.

By noon on the fourth day when they reached Yan City train station, not only did the two elders show no signs of fatigue, but they were also energetic, being the first to get off the train, waiting on the platform and asking Jiang Xingye to bring down the luggage.

The Huo Family sent someone to pick them up, and Jian Jingchuan also arranged for a car.

No one expected that Old Lady Huo and Shen Xiuqin would actually come together.

Old Lady Huo and the old lady of the Jiang Family held hands on the platform, looking at each other, both overjoyed.

"I thought I would never come back in this lifetime!"

"With capable descendants, there’s nowhere you can’t go. I’ll show you around afterwards. The changes over the years have been huge! Going forward, there will be even greater changes. Let’s strive to live a few more years."

"Alright, we are fortunate. There aren’t many of us still alive. If we keep living like this, we’ll become old goblins!"

"Old goblins then, whatever. Life is so good now, and it’s been a hard-won day!"

Old Lady Huo then looked at the old gentleman of the Jiang Family, "Great, you look better and better. Huanhuan’s skills are impressive, many people are inquiring about her. I told Old Huo not to go to work today, to come and pick you up, but he didn’t even change his clothes. However, there was an emergency there, so someone took him away."

"It’s a good thing that he’s busy now, especially needed during this time."

"I suggest we go home today, have a meal over there first, and after eating, we can send you home to rest. It’s close by."

"Tomorrow. Let’s go over tomorrow. Today let’s go rest first, after three or four days on the train, we feel like pickles, let’s get refreshed and go tomorrow."

After sending Xu Qinghuan and her party to the courtyard house, they agreed to visit the Huo Family the next day. The old lady and her daughter-in-law from the Huo Family then returned home.

Xiao Pan also took the driver back to report.

Upon entering the courtyard house, Lan Yin exclaimed, "It’s so beautiful!"

Jian Jingchuan had cleaned the courtyard house thoroughly in advance. Though the plants and flowers inside hadn’t been finely cultivated, they weren’t messy. In the courtyard, the scent of two wax plum trees filled the air.

Snow had fallen in Yan City after the New Year, and in front of the wax plum trees were two snow dolls, one male and one female, modeled after Xingxing and Chichi, clearly the work of Jian Jingchuan.

Xu Qinghuan put the two children on the ground and asked Lan Yin to play with them while she took charge of organizing the house.

To keep things simple, Jian Jingchuan stayed in the first courtyard, occupying two rooms in the east wing, one study and one bedroom.

The main building was a large hall used to entertain guests.

Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye lived in the third courtyard, while the second main courtyard was for the two elders.

Jiang Xinglan and Jiang Xingmei lived in the east and west wing rooms in the second courtyard, saving the fourth courtyard.

The side rooms had long been converted into a bathroom equipped with a toilet, bathtub, and shower, which was very convenient to use.

The east wing of the second courtyard had three rooms in total, with a side room attached. The mother and daughter each used one bedroom, with the central room used as their living space.

Jiang Nanxin’s room had a small canopy bed, a dressing table by the wall, and a small study area separated by a screen. The desk faced the window, and behind it was a quaint shelf, making it all very exquisite.

She touched each piece of furniture in disbelief, "Mom, are we going to live here from now on?"

"Yes, do you like it?" Jiang Xinglan asked, hugging her daughter.

"I love it, I really love it." Jiang Nanxin nestled in her mother’s arms, "Mom, in the future, I will study hard and buy you such a beautiful house."

"Alright!" Jiang Xinglan said with tears in her eyes.

Although she had actually lived quite happily within the Shangjiang Team, no matter how well her parents and brothers protected her, they couldn’t change the fact of her divorce. Although the vast majority of people are now working hard to earn money, the villagers’ gaze on her was still different.

And if it was like that for her, what about her daughter?

She didn’t need the old lady to persuade her; as long as Xu Qinghuan offered, she was more than willing.

She didn’t plan on asking for any money either, because she was very grateful that Xu Qinghuan took the initiative to bring Lan Yin over, allowing them to lead normal lives in this unfamiliar place.

From now on, not having to live under the world’s judgment was good enough.

Xu Qinghuan offered her a salary of 40 yuan a month, which she felt uneasy about accepting, but the old lady told her to take it, as Xu Qinghuan wouldn’t feel at ease otherwise. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

The kitchen was set up in the first courtyard.

The west wing was originally a small flower hall, just perfect for dining.

The old man and old lady had to pass through the central hall to eat.

"What’s there to fear? Walking a few extra steps each day is good for health. On rainy or snowy days, can’t we take the covered walkway? Let’s talk about being immobile when that time comes." The old lady was extremely satisfied with the house.

Jiang Xingye was also quite proud, accompanying the old lady, "Once the ground thaws, let’s cultivate the area at the back for vegetables, leaving the front for flowers. In a few days, I’ll take you two to the bird and flower market to find some nice birds to keep under the eaves..."

"Dad, I want some too!" Jiang Xingcan said, looking up. "I want to raise birds too, and I also want a big tiger."

"Tigers eat people!" Jiang Chijing reminded her.

"No, I’ll make it my mount, like Brother Qing Xiao."

Everything from the Shangjiang Team home, including Qing Xiao, Xu Qinghuan had brought in her space, but since there was no transparent path, it was hard to bring it out.

However, Qing Xiao’s female companion, the silver wolf inside the space, had given birth to a litter of pups resembling dogs, so after they were a month old, Xu Qinghuan could bring two out to guard the house.

"Alright, I’ll get you and your brother each a big tiger later." Jiang Xingye said.

He continued to paint a picture for the elderly, "When the weather’s good, go out for a walk. Nearby is Houhai Park, where every day people practice tai chi, walk their birds, play chess, chat, and there are plenty of people. Maybe you might even meet some old comrades of yours there."