Chapter 438: Chapter 438: Jiang Xingcan Issues a Challenge

The two old people were filled with hope for the future.

Xu Qinghuan took out quite a lot of vegetables from the space, and Jiang Xinglan thought she had brought them from the Shangjiang Team, feeling quite regretful,

"If I had known, I would have brought all the vegetables from home. I just thought it was too far and I was afraid there would be too much luggage."

"I only brought enough for today’s two meals. Tomorrow we’ll have to go out shopping. Once we’re rested, we can explore the nearby supply and marketing cooperatives and malls, so you’ll know where to buy groceries."

"Okay!" Jiang Xinglan, after arriving in Yan City, seemed to have shed a certain restraint, exuding a sense of ease from inside out.

The elderly couple, feeling energetic, were exploring everywhere, already planning where to plant vegetables and flowers. This large yard, with a green stone path between the fourth and fifth courtyards and empty spaces on both sides, has an area of about an acre, enough for them to plant.

They also wanted to plant flowers in the front.

Jiang Xinglan prepared a simple noodle meal, and after everyone ate a bit together, they all went back to rest.

When they woke up, it was past four in the afternoon.

Xu Qinghuan opened her eyes, still somewhat bewildered, not knowing what day it was.

Hearing the children’s playful noises outside, she glanced at the top of the tent. Just as she was getting up, Jiang Xingye came in, "Awake? We’re waiting for you to get up for dinner. Big Sister and Meizi made dumplings."

"Ah, did they go out to buy groceries?"

"No, Grandpa went out to buy them. While you were resting, Grandpa and Grandma went visiting with gifts to the neighbors, who told us more about the area. Big Sister and Meizi went and bought fresh meat to make dumplings with sauerkraut. Want to get up and eat?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Pull me up!" Xu Qinghuan held out her hand to him.

She had just woken up, a flush of pink on her face, which stirred Jiang Xingye’s heart. Instead of pulling her up, he leaned down on her.

The two cherished each other for a while, feeling somewhat constrained by the full house, understanding without words that they’d wait until nighttime.

In the flower hall, a stove was lit, and the family gathered around to eat dumplings.

Jiang Xingmei led the three children to take a walk with the two elderly ones to help digest, while Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xinglan washed the dishes together.

"Leave it, you don’t need to do it, let me handle it."

Xu Qinghuan said, "Big Sister, Ah Ye and I are enrolling the day after tomorrow, so the family is in your hands. Leave the heavy work for us when we return, don’t exhaust yourself, just make sure the two old ones and the two young ones are taken care of."

"Rest assured, you can count on me."

"I’m not worried, I just feel like I’m putting a burden on you," Xu Qinghuan said. "I’m usually straightforward. Big Sister, you know that. In the future, if there’s anything, I won’t hide it. If I say something not quite right, you should tell me directly, don’t worry about offending me."

"I understand, don’t you know my personality by now?"

Xu Qinghuan smiled, "Big Sister, you’ll need help to run this household. I don’t want you to get worn out. Now that the situation has improved, the free economy will surely come up. I want to find someone to help you. Keep an eye out for anyone diligent and decent, and we’ll hire someone to help you."

She added, "Primarily for cleaning and laundry. With so many courtyards around, you’ll be too busy alone. If the grandparents see it, they might insist on helping, which could tire them out."

Jiang Xinglan felt a bit uncomfortable about hiring someone but understood Xu Qinghuan’s concern after hearing her explanation, "These tasks aren’t heavy, I can handle them by myself. We’ll see when I can’t keep up."

Xu Qinghuan didn’t press the issue. They definitely needed to hire help, given all the family members. She didn’t have time to do housework. Hiring someone for cleaning, laundry, and cooking wouldn’t cost much per month, and everyone would be happier.

Moreover, she had plenty of money.

Jiang Xingye knew Xu Qinghuan was wealthy as well. During their tender moments at night, she mentioned it in passing, and Jiang Xingye merely responded with "Hmph," obviously displeased that she was thinking of anything else.

Seeing his fierce expression, Xu Qinghuan quickly closed her mouth, biting her lips tightly.

Worried she might cut her lips, Jiang Xingye bent down and kissed her gently. As his strength relaxed, Xu Qinghuan sighed in relief, but realized his change clearly indicated he was ready for another round.

Startled, she exclaimed, "You... if you keep this up, we won’t have enough."

She had stashed away quite a few supplies in her space but couldn’t afford Jiang Xingye’s pace, vaguely remembering the numbers seemed limited.

"I checked, they sell them outside too."

Jiang Xingye quickly changed into a new one and started again vigorously.

Xu Qinghuan found it amusing, as he always left her exhausted, unable to get up the next day, "You... you should... go... buy some first, see if you can use them."

Jiang Xingye barely let her finish speaking before diving into silence, throwing himself into the task.

Over the years, he had somehow learned quite a few tricks, diligently indulging her.

Whenever asked, he’d say he picked it up from the books in her space.

Books from the future were indeed quite open-minded.

The next day, they had to visit the Huo Family, and arriving late would be rude. Jiang Xingye and Xu Qinghuan entered the space together, soaking for a while in the pool, which relaxed her nerves before she started feeling better.

Jiang Xingye closed in, "Last time we came here, you wanted to try that big bed. How does it feel today?"

The intricately crafted bed.

Xu Qinghuan’s face flushed fiercely, denying it outright, "When did I want that?"

Back then, they weren’t even married.

"Did I misinterpret? I saw you staring at that bed for quite a while, thinking you had an unfulfilled wish for years that I should help fulfill."

Feeling his interest, she shifted forward, fearing it would trigger his mechanism again.

"Stop talking nonsense."

Jiang Xingye mentioned, "That bed is quite nice, very sturdy, better than the one at home. I worried too much pressure might make a sound..."

Xu Qinghuan couldn’t take it anymore and covered his mouth, "It’s late, let’s wash up and head out to sleep."

The bed was huge, more like a large house. With flooring and a door, railings underneath the bed, and sides that could fit small furniture like tables and stools for placing items.

When they left, they brought along their two children from the space.

Jiang Xingye, his wife, the kids, the elderly, and Jiang Xingmei all went to the Huo Family together.

The whole family was there, and Huo Zui happened to be on vacation at home.

Learning the Jiang Family had three college students in one go, Old Mr. Huo was overjoyed, "The country needs talent right now, old fellow, you’ve done a great job!"

Old Patriarch Jiang smiled, "It’s all thanks to Huanhuan. Our Shangjiang Team had twenty-nine applicants, and none failed, all scoring at least in the three hundreds, all thanks to Huanhuan."

Huo Zui couldn’t help but glance at Xu Qinghuan, appreciating her calm demeanor.

She smiled, "Grandpa, don’t praise me too much. I just guided them a bit; their good results come from their own hard work."

"That’s true, but without your guidance, they’d take many detours." Huo Fuhai remarked, "I read the report on Shangjiang Team’s college entrance exam results in the Daily, this isn’t just flattery."