Chapter 1366: Going Home
"Where’s Chaoyang?"
"He went to the city to pick someone up. Did you know Xiao Jiang is back?"
"I ran into Master Shang on the road."
Li Yungui hurriedly went back inside, found some money from this period, "I’m going to Teacher Jiang’s house."
"Come back early, it’s almost time to eat. Why don’t you wait, the family is making flatbreads, you could bring a few pieces back to Teacher Jiang?"
"No need. Teacher Jiang has been back for a while, he must have already prepared the food."
Li Yungui hurried away, Qu Xiaoli laughed behind him, "With Teacher Jiang back, your dad doesn’t have to worry so much anymore."
Wang Menglin also laughed, her father-in-law is so cautious now, never lets the house be empty. Wandering around the house every day, it’s obvious there’s ’no silver here for three hundred miles.’
But this Teacher Jiang is truly capable. Money is entrusted to them, and it’s no big deal. That’s the difference.
Li Yungui hurriedly arrived at the Wei Family’s house. "Teacher Jiang, you’re back!"
"Village Chief Li, you’re making us feel so honored."
"What’s there to be surprised about? I’m here to bring you money."
"Didn’t you put it in the bank?"
"Went once. Everyone was watching me, made me feel uneasy. So we decided not to deposit it. I’ve brought you both the deposit slip and cash.
It matches the accounts with my Old Fourth."
"Alright, I’ll count it."
"Quite a bit of money this time?"
"Yes, but we’re about to ask Xiao Wei to buy piglets. Nearly every day we sell pigs. Watching the pigs decrease bit by bit makes me uneasy."
"Haha, what’s there to be uneasy about? Isn’t it all converted to money now?"
"It’s not the same." Li Yungui waved his hand. While money is a good thing, for the common folk, especially at this time, they’re more focused on tangible things.
After Jiang Xinyu finished counting, it matched the recorded transactions, so it was brought into the house.
Seeing Jiang Xinyu come out, "Teacher Jiang, I’m heading back, I’ll come over again tonight. Also, the meat distributed to your family for New Year’s is hanging in the storeroom. My sister-in-law prepared it just as you taught."
"Thanks to my sister-in-law, the house is so clean."
Li Yungui waved his hand, "Jing Chu, your house is ready now, here’s the key, now you just need to air it out."
"Uncle Li, I was just saying, this should be my house."
Li Yungui waved his hand and left, his own house was waiting for dinner.
Jing Chu and Zhang Qiu’e were taking apart the home’s bedding, not used for a long time, whether it’s washed, feels comforting.
Since Shang Zhenkun had not returned, Jiang Xinyu stitched the spare duvet covers and sheets.
"Aunt Jiang, Master Shang really likes it here."
"Yes, here we feel safe. This afternoon, we should go take a look at your house. Once your dad and the others return, it’s time to find a carpenter to make furniture."
"Mm, I’ll go start a fire later."
On this side, three women were busy with household chores, Wei Kaiyun had already taken the children to Li Yunqiao’s house.
"Sorry for the trouble, Vice Mayor Li."
"No need to be so formal."
Li Yunqiao looked at Yang Run Tai and a few unfamiliar faces.
"Vice Mayor Li, these are Yang Zhongyi’s nephew and niece. This is Yang Run Tai, this is Yang Zhenyu, and this is Yang Yujie.
This is the children’s teacher, Dong Hong."
Dong Hong stayed close behind Shi Xian.
Yang Run Tai greeted Li Yunqiao with a smile. The two young ones called him Uncle Li.
Dong Hong also politely greeted Vice Mayor Li, then left with the children.
Zhibin and Hongpeng suddenly saw so many kids, they were thrilled. They tagged right along like little tails.
Li Yunqiao and Wei Kaiyun sat in the guest room chatting.
"How are things?"
"Haha, just going back to see friends. Master Shang’s health is also being cared for. Plus, we’re bringing back the village’s share."
"With you guys gone, the villagers missed you a lot, especially Yun Gui."
Wei Kaiyun simply smiled. Indeed, Li Yungui greatly depends on them.
"How was it? Any thoughts after seeing old friends?"
"Haha, catching up after years apart, reminiscing the past. But everyone has changed."
"You and Xiao Jiang share many mutual friends, right?"
"Yeah, but her connections are better than mine; her friends treat her much better than me.
Vice Mayor Li, how have you been lately?"
"Same old. But I’m going to be a father again."
Wei Kaiyun immediately congratulated Li Yunqiao, seeing his smug look. As a man, Wei Kaiyun still felt quite envious.
However, they don’t plan to have more children; it was too hard on his wife during pregnancy. Plus, they already have four kids, quite enough.
"Xiao Wei, you don’t plan on having more?"
"No, four is plenty, we’ll leave it at that."
Although this year saw a lot of newborns, he sighed inwardly, as there would be more and more. It only shows he’s getting older.
Li Yunqiao watched Feifei patiently feed water to Shi Xian, feeling envious. "Yes, having one good one is worth a crowd."
"Vice Mayor Li’s children are quite good too. Red Army is truly remarkable."
"That kid admires you greatly. He’s quite envious of Chaoyang for earning your approval." As a father, Li Yunqiao felt he should support his son.
"Vice Mayor Li doesn’t find us too opportunistic, does he? Do you not have different expectations for your kids?"
Li Yunqiao laughed and shook his head, "I respect the children’s decisions. Haven’t you noticed? None of my kids have shown interest in my career."
Wei Kaiyun nodded, even Hong Lin’s couple were ordinary, seemingly lacking ambition.
"Xiao Wei, could you help Red Army? I’m asking you as a father."
"Actually, are we seen as contemptible? But if Red Army likes it, let me observe him, but I hope you don’t tell him."
"Don’t worry, I understand. Chaoyang is doing fine now."
Wei Kaiyun shook his head, "The two are different."
Li Yunqiao laughed. Red Army’s mind is quicker than Chaoyang’s, which has its pros and cons.
Yang Run Tai and Feifei took care of Shi Xian together. The boy was utterly enjoying it. "Sis, where’s mom?"
"You’re only remembering to ask now?"
Shi Xian quickly flashed a fawning smile.
"Mom went home, we’ll go back soon too. Be good, don’t be too naughty."
"Sis, I’ve been good."
Saying such things didn’t embarrass Shi Xian at all.
Feifei helplessly looked at Shi Xian, who had just broken someone’s vase. Fortunately, Feifei checked; it wasn’t antique, but just a regular vase, so she was relieved.
"Tingting’s the real good one."
Jiang Tingting heard her sister mention her, raised her head, and smiled at Feifei.