Chapter 1459: Persuasion
Yang Run Tai was listening on the side, thinking that his sister was actually quite outstanding. It’s just that she was delayed in her previous life. She could identify weaknesses and make breakthroughs.
"Let’s go after the New Year," Yang Jiu Long was quite moved by his granddaughter’s suggestion.
"Grandpa, my little aunt is spending the New Year alone. Although we have sent gifts, it feels different. If I keep her company, things will be different."
Yang Run Tai decided to help his sister. "Grandpa, let her go."
Without waiting for Yang Jiu Long’s nod, Yang Zhenyu protested, "Grandpa, I want to go too. Grandpa, please agree, my older brother is at home. I’ll go to protect my sister and little aunt."
Yang Run Tai chuckled. This guy’s response was quite quick!
Yang Yu Jie criticized internally, thinking does Li Family Village need protection? But she wouldn’t undermine her brother.
"Alright, let the two of you go together."
Since returning from Li Family Village, the two kids had talked to him multiple times about wanting to go back. He finally agreed this time.
The siblings were thrilled. "Grandpa, shall we set out tomorrow?"
"Let your dad make the arrangements."
Yang Zhenyu jumped up and phoned his dad.
Yang Chenggong heard his youngest son’s words and suddenly felt as if his son was being led astray. But since Dad decided, let them go. The children kept talking about the life in Li Family Village ever since they came back.
The Yang Family acts swiftly in such matters. The paperwork for going to the countryside was done the same day.
Yang Run Tai sent two people to take his younger sister and her sibling. Watching them leave, he felt envious. A free life is something everyone yearns for.
Han Xiangjun didn’t know that just a day after he left, the Yang family packed up the siblings for departure.
Nonetheless, Yang Run Tai still called Wei Kaiyun, asking him to pick up the two. Since they hadn’t followed proper procedures, they decided to handle the reporting at the educated youth’s agency themselves.
Wei Kaiyun felt speechless about this. But it’s just a simple task, nothing to worry about.
Jianbin Shijing knew that the Yang siblings were coming to serve as educated youths, and he was quite pleased. After all, having spent two years together, they had formed quite good relationships.
"Xinyu, go give Tao a heads-up. As a man, it’s hard for me to talk to her."
Jiang Xinyu smiled and nodded, "Okay, I’ll go pay her a visit. It’s great that the Yang family’s arrival shows their attitude, which is indeed nice."
Yang Zhongyi had gone to serve the country, with his wife pregnant. It’s normal for the Yang family to send people over.
The couple left together. Wei Kaiyun went to Li Yungui’s house to inform them as well that Chaoyang had already departed.
Everyone was busy preparing. Li Xue had already prepared the dowry for Jing Chu, which included bedding.
Good news came from the city, Zheng Lihong had given birth to a girl. So, the Li Family would be visiting.
Jing Chu was missing a thermos and basin, which could be purchased in the city.
This time, Red Army drove the tractor, as there were too many people, and a car couldn’t fit everyone.
Li Xue and Guodong were also going. However, Jing Chen didn’t want to go; Yang Xiuqin thought of bringing him to the distillery.
Li Xue disagreed, "Jing Chen, your older cousin had a baby girl. Your grandpa and uncle miss you."
This child just didn’t want to get close to the Li Family, and Li Xue was helpless.
Guodong scolded, "Lv Jing Chen, you must go; you have to congratulate your uncle and aunt. Moreover, you should visit your grandfather’s house, your little uncle, and aunt."
Guodong knew his son felt there would be no company if he went.
"Jing Chen, let’s take the tractor."
"Alright, I just feel there’s no company over there." He didn’t remember his little uncle and aunt.
Red Army overheard and hugged Jing Chen, "You ungrateful little one, don’t your second uncle and third uncle treat you well?"
"They do, but aren’t you all here?"
"We’re going too, that’s actually our home and your mom’s home."
"Oh, then when shall we depart?"
"I’m here to pick you up, aren’t I? Sister, brother-in-law, are you ready?"
"We’re ready. Aunt Yang, we’ll be off now."
Yang Xiuqin nodded, "Lock the door, and I’ll go back too. There’s filtering at the distillery today; I’ll help out."
The Li Family was indeed busy today. Hongpeng and Zhibin were playing with their little aunt, while Lu Fengzhen and Sister-in-law Wu prepared meals. Today, not only Li Family but Zheng Family guests were expected too, requiring at least four tables.
Li Yunqiao had discussed and arranged with the master chef in the canteen yesterday. Today, they would send over some meat dishes, buns, and rice - given the family couldn’t prepare such a meal for so many people.
Li Yunqiao was extremely happy for gaining another granddaughter.
Honglin was delighted as well; he liked girls. Only Zheng Lihong wasn’t satisfied; she had wanted a boy.
Knowing the Li Family loves girls, even if dissatisfied internally, she showed no expression. Besides, the baby had already been born, it’s a part of herself.
Zheng Family’s guests arrived, and Zheng Lihong’s two sisters-in-law helped with preparations. The spacious house became crowded with four tables inside.
Red Army arrived driving the tractor. Hongling, seven from Li Yungui’s family, five from Li Yunqiang’s, Guodong’s family of three, and Jing Chu.
The rear carriage was fully loaded. The men sat chatting in the living room bringing the kids along, while Qu Xiaoli and the other women went into Zheng Lihong’s room.
"Second Aunt, Fourth Aunt."
Wang Menglin and the others called her "big sister-in-law."
Zheng Lihong’s mother also greeted Qu Xiaoli and the others.
Qu Xiaoli smiled and held the little girl, "Oh, our little girl will surely be beautiful with these big, bright eyes full of spirit."
The women gathered around the child, offering praises.
"Big sister-in-law, has my niece’s name been chosen yet?"
"Haha, it’s Xue. Dad named the little girl Li Xiang."
"Li Xiang? Dad picked a good name."
The women only stayed briefly and then went out to help.
"Lihong, your second aunt-in-law and fourth aunt-in-law are pretty nice."
"The Li Family are all good. Actually, my second aunt-in-law is truly great. Red Army and the others have been living there for so many years without changing.
I suspect my two little brothers-in-law already see Second Aunt’s home in Li Family Village as their own."
"Your fourth aunt-in-law really looks young."
"Isn’t she young? Both my father-in-law and fourth uncle married young wives."
Actually, Zheng Lihong wanted to say that her father-in-law marrying a young wife was understandable, but the fourth uncle’s situation was really perplexing. It’s surprising that the beautiful fourth aunt married such a fourth uncle. Indeed, fate is unfathomable.
"The Li Family is bound to prosper," sighed Mr. Zheng.
"Isn’t that right? My second grand-uncle is very famous now; indeed, wealth brings strength."