allonlinenovel Chapter 229 Return Home Safely
Chapter 229 Return Home Safely
Liu wiped away her tears and said with a smile, "I was so excited to see you all come back safely. We waited and waited at home, but you didn't come back. At first, we thought you were looking for empty shops in Dushui County. But it was getting dark and we still couldn't see you. Your father couldn't wait any longer, so he drove the carriage to look for you."
"Mother, Ninth Brother and I are both grown up, and Fourth Uncle is with us too. What could possibly happen? We just encountered some trouble that delayed us, but thankfully it's all been dealt with."
Liu was pregnant, and as they say, pregnancy makes you stupid for three years. She didn't doubt anything her daughter said.
"Good, it's been taken care of. As long as you all come back safe and sound, that's better than anything else."
Liu Cai'er comforted her sister for a few words, then suddenly remembered that Xiao Tang and the others had come back so late and probably hadn't eaten dinner. She quickly said, "You guys sit down and rest for a bit, I'll go and make you a simple meal."
It would have been better if they hadn't mentioned food, but as soon as they did, Lin Xiaotang immediately felt hungry, extremely hungry.
Since she was kidnapped by thugs at the market after finishing breakfast and looking after the shop this morning, she hasn't seen a single grain of rice.
She, Jiang Yuemei, and Wang Jiaojiao traveled from the mass grave to the county government office to report the case on an empty stomach. The distance was so far, and she was exhausted from being tired and hungry.
So she nodded vigorously, blinked her eyes, and said in a pitiful tone, "Auntie, you're so kind. I'm really hungry. Just make something simple, and it would be best to make a lot so that Fourth Uncle and Ninth Brother can eat together too."
Liu Cai'er was also clever. Her niece had just told Feng'er that something had delayed her, and she had a feeling that it wasn't that simple. She guessed that her niece was afraid that Feng'er, as her mother, would worry, so she didn't tell the truth. She understood and didn't expose her, so she cooperated and said, "Okay, you must be tired from your journey. I'll cook more for you. As long as you like my cooking, I'll cook for you every day from now on."
"Okay." Lin Xiaotang nodded like a chick pecking at rice, a sweet smile on her face.
Shen Qianchuan was visiting his elder brother and sister-in-law's new house for the first time that morning. He had also accompanied his niece and Xiao Jiu to Dushui County during the day, so this was his first time meeting Liu Cai'er, and he felt a little awkward.
In just one year, the eldest brother and sister-in-law's business has become very successful. Not only did they have the help of Brother Shuisheng, but they also had the help of Xiao Jiu, a boy who seemed unusual, and Xiao Tang's aunt.
He felt that without the Shen family, his elder brother and sister-in-law had become more confident and radiant, attracting others to unite and help each other move forward together.
He realized it too late!
Xiao Jiu felt bad that it was so late and that his aunt was still cooking for them. He immediately went to help with the fire, but Liu Cai'er chased him away.
Xiaoyu hadn't seen her older sister and Ninth Brother all day and was already incredibly bored. When she saw her sister sit down, she immediately moved a small stool over and sat down next to her.
"Sister, what happened to you in the county?"
Lin Xiaotang's smile froze. She thought to herself that if something could happen, it must be something dangerous, but could she say anything?
It's one thing for Mom to worry about us unnecessarily while she's heavily pregnant, but she'll definitely worry again if we go to the county to provide for her. So it's better not to say anything and let Mom stay home and take good care of herself during her pregnancy. We can wait until she gives birth to a younger brother or sister, and then wait until our business grows bigger and better so that we can all live a life of luxury and happiness together as a family. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Lin Xiaotang smiled awkwardly and quickly glanced at her mother. Her mother seemed to suddenly become interested when Xiaoyu asked her, so she immediately changed the subject, saying, "Xiaoyu, Ninth Brother bought candied hawthorns today. I'm asking him where he put them."
She immediately got up and pulled Xiao Jiu toward the carriage.
"Ninth Brother, didn't you say you bought me candied hawthorns? Where are they? Did you secretly eat them?"
"How could that be? I bought that especially for you. It's in the carriage. Wait here, I'll get it for you."
Xiao Jiu jumped onto the carriage and took out two strings of candied hawthorns from the carriage. They were bright red, and the sugar on them was transparent. Under the moonlight, the light from the lanterns also shone on them, making them look shiny and very tempting.
Wow, Ninth Brother really bought candied hawthorns!
Xiaoyu quickly stood up and ran over, her mouth agape as if drool was about to spill from it. She tilted her little face up and asked cutely, "Ninth Brother, can I have a skewer?"
Of course... he bought those especially for Xiaotang, only two skewers, but Xiaotang was kidnapped by villains at the market and didn't have time to eat them.
On the way back to Qinghe Town, they were so focused on getting there quickly that they forgot to give Xiaotang candied hawthorns.
Although he also liked Xiaoyu, in his mind Xiaoyu was just a young girl who didn't know anything. But Xiaotang was different. Although she was young, she was incredibly smart. She could not only do business, but also cook, braise pig's trotters, and do many things that he didn't know.
Xiao Tang seems to be an omnipotent person, and she is a very special existence in his heart.
He glanced at the candied hawthorn in his hand and said in a calm voice, "Xiaoyu, this is what I bought for your sister. If you want to eat some, you'll have to ask your sister. It's her candied hawthorn, and she makes the decision."
Xiaoyu was a little confused. It was clearly Ninth Brother who bought it, so why was her older sister making the decision?
However, she didn't ask, but instead tugged at Xiao Tang's sleeve and called her sweetly.
"Sister, I also want to eat candied hawthorns, could you share one with me?"
Lin Xiaotang reached out and took one from Xiao Jiu's hand, then handed it to Xiao Yu.
"As long as Xiaoyu likes it, your older sister will buy it for you often, okay?"
Xiaoyu nodded first, then shook her head sharply. She said very sensibly, "My sister and father work very hard in their business. Buying candied hawthorns often costs a lot of money. I don't want my sister to buy them often."
After saying that, she took a bite of a candied hawthorn. It was sweet and sour, almost melting her heart. Xiaoyu was very satisfied and immediately took the candied hawthorn back to her house.
Lin Xiaotang was a little confused, so she asked, "Xiaoyu, why aren't you eating? What are you planning to do with it when you take it back inside?"
Xiaoyu grinned shyly and said a little embarrassedly, "These candied hawthorns are so delicious. I want to put them in our room so we can eat one a day and this skewer will last for several days."
Lin Xiaotang: "..."
Is there really anyone planning this way?
She shook her head and chuckled, "Xiaoyu, you're so adorable. A string of candied hawthorns doesn't cost much. As long as you don't eat them every day, it's no problem for your older sister to buy you a string to bring back occasionally."
Xiaoyu nodded obediently, a naive smile on her face.
"Okay, I'll do whatever you say, sister."
Xiao Jiu looked at the other candied hawthorn in his hand. He looked around to make sure no one was watching them, and immediately stuffed the candied hawthorn in his hand into Xiao Tang's hand.
"Xiao Tang, quickly taste it and see if it's sweet."
Lin Xiaotang: "..."