Chapter 1443: To the Capital
Jing Chu didn’t say anything. Her mindset had changed; she was no longer indifferent towards Chaoyang. They’ve been together for more than two years, and Chaoyang had secured a place in her heart. She considered him family now.
"But I don’t want to leave here."
Chaoyang felt truly pitiful. "Jing Chu, if you really don’t want to leave here, you can stay here even after we get married. Can you just give me a status?"
"You’re making me sound like an irresponsible tyrant."
"No, absolutely not. I’m just afraid you won’t want me. Jing Chu, how about we get married? At that time, even if I’m not home, you can still stay at home. We’re in the same village anyway; you can live wherever you want."
"Let me think about it. I haven’t made up my mind yet."
"Jing Chu, is there really anything else to think about?"
Seeing Jing Chu glare at him, he quickly said in a flattering tone, "Okay, think about it, think about it.
I’ll ask my dad to help us build a house."
"It’s not necessary, Chaoyang. We’re definitely leaving. If we really get married, there’s no need to build a house."
"Wherever you go, I’ll go. But even if we leave here, we’ll definitely come back in the future. We should still build a house."
"It’s not necessary. My brother will definitely get into college, and by then, my dad will leave too. When we come back, we’ll still have the house."
"Dad will be willing to leave the distillery?"
"He’ll definitely be willing. Once my brother, my sister-in-law, and I have left, he absolutely won’t stay alone."
"But."
"No buts. It’s unnecessary. Why waste money?"
"Okay, all up to you, Jing Chu; make sure to consider it thoroughly."
"Got it. Why the hurry?"
Chaoyang smiled bitterly. How could he not be anxious? Every night, he could only fall asleep thinking about Jing Chu.
He treasured Jing Chu and didn’t want her to follow him before they got married. So, he kept holding back.
On January 20th, Chaoyang left home. On the train back, all he could think about was the scene of kissing Jing Chu the day before.
Yang Zhongyi and the others also arrived in the Capital.
Liu Tongtong was taking the long-distance train for the first time and didn’t feel well, but the children seemed more energetic than her, so she endured it.
Finally, after getting off the train, she felt like she came back to life.
Yang Zhongyi hadn’t returned for several years; he was eager to get home.
Because they roughly knew the time they would arrive, the Yang Family had been sending people to wait at the train station.
"Zhongyi, we’re staying at a hotel, you can come to find us tomorrow, and we’ll visit your home."
"Xiao Chun, let’s stay at home!"
Tao Chunhe and Li Manjiang shook their heads. It was the first visit, so staying outside was more convenient, and there were too many people; they didn’t want to trouble others.
Seeing this, Yang Zhongyi finally nodded.
He sent them to the hotel and then went home.
Yang Jiu Long had stayed home, seeing his younger son return made him extremely happy, but he still kept a stern face.
"Where is the Tao Family?"
"Dad, they’re staying at a hotel, coming over for a visit tomorrow."
"That’s not good; go and pick them up to bring them home."
"Dad, Tao Family’s niece and family of four are also here, so they won’t come. Let it be."
At this time Yang Run Tai came downstairs, "Uncle."
"He Run, you’re at home?"
"Yeah, where else could I go? What about the Tao family?"
"They’re at the hotel. What about the little ones!"
"They went to my grandmother’s house. So, how was it visiting the Tao Family this time?"
"What else? On this trip back, Tao Chunhe got married. He brought his wife along, and they plan to head to Li Family Village together."
"Uncle, is your return for marriage too?"
"I still need to submit a report, plus I need to see what Tao YanZhen thinks."
Yang Jiu Long was listening on the side. The grandson had already asked everything he wanted to know.
"Uncle, they won’t stay in the Capital for long, right?"
"Yes, the eldest of Li Yungui’s family came along too. Once things are confirmed here, they should return."
"What about you?"
"I’ll go back with them." Why hadn’t he seen mom? But he didn’t ask. Guessing she was out.
"Old Fourth, your mom is staying in the suburbs."
Yang Zhongyi was stunned, "What happened?"
"Because of the Xu Family’s matter, it’s hard to know her mind. She insisted on getting Xu Ying into our family?"
Yang Zhongyi frowned, "Dad. I’ll go see my mom."
"Go ahead, but whatever she says, don’t take it to heart. The Xu Family is finished; we are not adding insult to injury. From the start, I never considered becoming in-laws with the Xu Family.
By the way, what do you think of Xu Ying?"
"I don’t like her."
"Then maybe you shouldn’t go today; Xu Ying is with your mom now."
Yang Zhongyi shook his head, "I’d like to see. What’s it got to do with Xu Ying?"
Yang Run Tai shook his head at the old man. Yang Jiu Long sighed.
"Take two people with you."
Yang Zhongyi didn’t refuse. After he left, Yang Jiu Long beckoned Yang Run Tai into the study.
"How much longer is Xu Ying going to stay?"
"It won’t be long now. Some signs are appearing."
"I’m just afraid your uncle might get tricked."
"Grandpa, you should trust my uncle."
"I just wish that fool wouldn’t cause harm to his son by getting involved with others."
With that, Yang Run Tai fell silent. This was a matter for the elders.
Yang Zhongyi arrived at the suburban home an hour later.
Liu Hong was crying, holding her son, "Zhongyi, you finally came back. When you’re not home, they all bully me, making me live here? Zhongyi, you must stand up for mom."
"Mom, why are you living here alone?"
Yang Ma, also known as Liu Hong, muttered, "Isn’t it because I see poor Xu Ying? I wanted to let her live with us, but the family doesn’t agree?"
"Mom, who’s more important to you, Xu Ying or the Yang Family?" Yang Zhongyi was truly at his wit’s end.
"Of course, the Yang Family is more important."
"But what are you doing? The Xu Family got into trouble, everyone keeps their distance for fear of trouble. And you, you drew her in; do you find it unsettling seeing the Yang Family doing well?"
"Nonsense. Xu Ying is just a young girl. She’s already pitiful enough with the Xu Family’s troubles. Our relationship was good before; how could we not help?"
"But if she stays with the Yang Family, outsiders will link us to the Xu Family. No wonder dad sent you here; let you do whatever you want, no connection to the Yang Family."
"Zhongyi, how could you say this?"
"Am I wrong? Do you think Xu Ying is a good person?"
Yang Zhongyi told his mom what he’d seen about Xu Ying before. "If it’s your choice, we won’t say much. But you’d better not return to the Yang Family."
"Zhongyi, I’m your mother."
"Yes, if you weren’t my mother, I wouldn’t have come to see you right after getting off the train. Be good to others, but don’t harm the family. I can’t help you, so just stay here peacefully."