Chapter 1005: Chapter 1003: Possessed
As soon as the box was opened, all the children’s eyes were fixated on it.
Jinguan slled the sugary sweetness emanating from the sweets and couldn’t help drooling. Seeing that grandma actually handed over the whole heavy box to him, he was overjoyed.
He happily agreed with a shout, hugged the box, and ran off.
A group of children followed him noisily, biting their fingers and drooling as they chased after him.
Once the child left, the entrance of the Wang Family’s house emptied out and quieted down.
Old Granny Zhang then slowly greeted everyone: “Sorry, brothers and sisters, I’ve been busy for several days before coming back. I’m quite worn out and still need to settle things. I’ll invite you all to visit so other day when I’m free.”
Soone couldn’t help but remark in surprise: “The city air really does seem to invigorate people. Did you see that? This aunt went to the city for only a short while, and now she speaks so elegantly!”
Everyone nodded in agreent, even Old Granny Zhang’s own sons and daughters-in-law looked at her with astonishnt.
Wang Yonggui began to ponder whether to send a few of his children to the city for schooling.
Old Granny Zhang got anxious. She had finally managed to put on a refined appearance, and it’s one thing for others, but to have these ungrateful kids looking like they’ve seen a ghost—what’s the point of having you?
She dropped the pretense and planted her hands on her hips: “What are you staring at? What are you staring at? Why are you crowding around our door? I suggest you retract your eyeballs that are almost stuck to our door! Have you all finished your farm work at ho? So idle, blocking our door? If you don’t leave, I’ll smack you out with my shoe soles, believe it or not?”
The crowd of onlookers, embarrassed and muttering to each other, made eye contact and dispersed.
“Gave a fright! Aunt Zhang speaking so elegantly gave goosebumps!”
“Indeed, I even thought Aunt Zhang was possessed!”
“Opening her mouth to curse, closing it to threaten with shoe soles—that’s more like it!”
“Exactly! What’s the point of pretending to be a city person when we’re all from the village? Who doesn’t know who?”
…
Not only did Old Granny Zhang’s face turn dark, but everyone else also didn’t know what expression to show!
Wang Yonggui, the quickest-witted, grabbed two bundles and made a beeline for the courtyard.
But as soon as he moved, Old Granny Zhang’s gaze was drawn to him, and though he entered the courtyard, Lady Jiang was still outside.
Imdiately, a scolding began: “A bunch of dead people, your mother-in-law and sister-in-law traveled such a long way on the bus and ca back with aching backs and dry mouths, and you don’t even know to pour a glass of water? What are you standing there stupidly for? I see you’ve been living the good life for too long, considering yourselves sothing special, huh?”
The scolding made Lady Jiang and Liu Xiaoqiao blush and lower their heads.
However, Liu Xiaoqiao held her ground, took a deep breath, and approached with a smile: “Mom, everything in the house has been tidied up, and my sister-in-law and I just washed and aired the bedding, ensuring it’s soft and comfortable to sleep on. The water for washing your face is also ready; you and little sister should quickly go inside and wash up—”
Old Granny Zhang finally let out a cold snort, supporting herself on Gu Yu, and headed in majestically.
Wang Yongzhu thanked from behind: “Thank you, sisters-in-law!”
Lady Jiang, not good with words, just gestured.
Liu Xiaoqiao smiled: “Little sister, don’t be a stranger, okay? We’re all family, no need for such formalities. It’s really hot outside, hurry and go inside!”
Saying this, she ushered Wang Yongzhu into the courtyard.
Song Chongjin, who was lagging behind, also brought in the luggage and bags, settled the car fare, and watched the car drive away.
Turning around, he heard Wang Yongping whispering to Wang Yongfu: “I think what they said made sense—hearing mom scold with such energy makes feel reassured!”
Song Chongjin…
Upon seeing this, he noticed that brother-in-law Wang Yongfu was nodding in agreent as well, so there was no need to say anything further.
Entering the courtyard and seeing everything familiar, even not just Old Granny Zhang, but Song Chongjin also couldn’t help but relax.
He washed his face and sat in the main room.
Liu Xiaoqiao and Lady Jiang went to the kitchen to prepare lunch, while Gu Yu, who had been trained these days, organized the daily items Old Granny Zhang used from the luggage in the inner room.
The children were still outside, as there were several pounds of candy in the box, which wouldn’t be finished so quickly.
Lady Lin, who had been watching from behind, finally didn’t dare to co forward after seeing that no one paid attention to her. After standing at the door for a long ti, feeling quite awkward, she hung her face and returned to the old house.
Several sons hovered around Old Granny Zhang, Wang Yongzhu, and Song Chongjin, exchanging glances, and finally, Wang Yongfu cleared his throat to speak: “Mom, how long will you stay at ho this ti?”
Old Granny Zhang didn’t say it aloud, but actually, being back in Qilidun, she felt much more comfortable. Hearing her son ask this, she imdiately put on a face: “Why? Am I a nuisance to you staying at ho? You’re asking as soon as I get back?”
Wang Yongfu felt unjustly accused: “Mom, we brothers wish nothing more than for you and little sister to stay ho for more days!”
Wang Yongzhu, knowing Old Granny Zhang’s habit of rebuking, quickly smiled to diate: “This ti we’re back, firstly because it’s the hundredth day since dad passed, and secondly because it’s too hot in the city. We thought it’d be more comfortable at ho, so this ti we’re planning to stay for a longer period.”
Hearing this, the brothers, including Wang Yongfu, all lit up: “Really?”
However, Wang Yonggui gave Song Chongjin an extra look and suspiciously asked: “But brother-in-law, what about the autumn exams in August?”
Song Chongjin calmly explained with a teacup in hand: “No problem! It’s perfect to review my studies at ho during these days, and when the date approaches, I’ll just go take the exam.”
Everyone nodded repeatedly, calculating in their hearts. It’s only June now, and the autumn exams begin on August 9th. Considering the travel ti, they would need to set off from late July, which ans they could stay at ho for at least a month and a half.
And not to ntion little sister and mom, upon calculating this, everyone realized and showed smiles on their faces.
Old Granny Zhang noticed it too, her face softening sowhat. She could see whether her sons were genuinely welcoming or not.
Wang Yongzhu went on to ask about the current situation at ho.
Wang Yonggui, quick with his words, explained everything in a few sentences. With Boss Zhang’s instructions, they had always been cautious, and like last year, the mountain goods they handed over continued to draw even more people to their ho for sales this year.
It was already sumr, and while it wasn’t the peak season for mountain goods anymore, they still kept their stand open daily to maintain the Wang family’s brand, and they received sporadic goods.
Boss Zhang was no longer accepting goods, so they stored the long-lasting ones and raised the prices a bit on the perishable ones to sell to the townspeople or small vendors, earning so hard-earned money.
The fields at ho were well-tended as well, and the harvest looked promising this year.
A private tutor had been found for Jinpan, who went every morning and returned at night. These days, there was an issue at the tutor’s ho, so he’d been staying ho.
Wang Yongzhu listened attentively, gradually feeling relieved. The Wang brothers’ lives were now gaining a stable footing.
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