Chapter 279 - 278: A Journey for Two
Qian Yafen watched the scene in front of her and couldn’t help but curl her lip.
Men are really despicable. Ding Yuejun used to be so honest and hardworking, yet Mo Guowei would hit her whenever he felt like it. Now this Xiao Lian appears gentle and fragile, but when it comes to hitting people, she’s not ambiguous at all, and Mo Guowei doesn’t even dare to utter a word. Truly a bully who fears the strong.
However... Ding Yuejun doesn’t seem to be weak anymore.
Touching her cheek, Qian Yafen felt a bit of resentment, but she really didn’t dare to do anything. She heard the words of those two men earlier, it seems like they could easily make their family unable to stay in Luwei Village. What does she have to fight them with? Now Ding Yuejun was someone she couldn’t afford to provoke.
On the other side, Ding Yuejun took Yiyi and the others home.
"Big Brother, Second Brother, how many days are you planning to stay here?"
The Chu family brothers heard and said, "We’re planning to leave this afternoon."
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun felt a bit regretful, "I thought you could stay a few more days, then Yiyi could take you around. Although this is a small place, the surrounding scenery is nice. If it snows, you can go to Meiling to see the beautiful snow scenery."
Chu Gangyi heard and said, "When we come next year, we will definitely stay for a few more days. By then, we’ll bring your sister-in-law and nieces and nephews. We can all go for a nice outing together."
Upon hearing this, Ding Yuejun smiled and said, "That would be the best."
Thinking that Chu Gangyi and Chu Hongyi were going back in the afternoon, Ding Yuejun quickly got busy, preparing a sumptuous lunch.
"Mom, let me help you."
Ding Yuejun didn’t refuse when she heard this, and then thought of Mo Xiaohong’s family and said, "Yiyi, do you think we should invite your sister’s family over? But considering your sister’s big belly, I’m worried that the back and forth might affect her."
Thinking about Mo Xiaohong’s big belly, Yiyi also felt it was unsafe.
"Let’s skip this time, we can gather properly after my sister gives birth. If anything happens to her on the road, we’ll regret it."
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun didn’t say much and started cooking.
As for Gu Tingyu, he stayed in the hall chatting with the two uncles from the Chu family.
"Tingyu, I heard that you and Yiyi have already picked a date for your engagement. Congratulations to both of you."
"Thank you, Uncle. Please make sure to come have a drink with us when the time comes."
Upon hearing this, Chu Gangyi quickly said, "Definitely, definitely."
Chu Hongyi thought about Yiyi and Gu Tingyu getting engaged and felt very happy. Even though Ding Yuejun was only the adopted daughter of their aunt, they were still relatives, so they could thus be related to the Gu family.
Ding Yuejun and Yiyi worked quickly, and by noon they had prepared a large table of dishes.
Looking at the table full of delicacies, Chu Gangyi couldn’t help nodding and said, "Yue Jun is really amazing, not only is she skilled at embroidery, her cooking is also so flavorful. Your sister-in-law can’t manage, she only knows how to cook a few dishes, not enough to serve guests."
"It’s already nice that Sister-in-law occasionally cooks. After all, you have an aunt at home helping with the meals, you won’t be lacking for food."
Upon hearing this, Chu Gangyi laughed and didn’t say more.
In fact, he felt the same way; whenever his wife occasionally cooked, he was always happy to eat her dishes, which was really nice.
After the two Chu brothers finished their meal, Gu Tingyu and Yiyi went together to take them to the station.
"Alright Yiyi, you and Tingyu should go back. Your second uncle and I will call you when we arrive in Shangjing."
Upon hearing this, Yiyi nodded and looked at Chu Gangyi and Chu Hongyi and said, "Uncle, Second Uncle, have a safe journey, and remember to call us when you reach Shangjing."
"Okay."
After seeing them onto the bus, Yiyi and Gu Tingyu prepared to go back.
But just then, Gu Tingyu looked at Yiyi and asked, "I heard Aunt Ding say that there’s a Meiling nearby, shall we find time to go visit? It’s the perfect season for viewing the plum blossoms."
Hearing this, Yiyi mischievously looked at him and asked, "Are you hoping to go alone with me?"
"Yeah."
Gu Tingyu nodded directly without hesitation.
Seeing this, Yiyi chuckled sweetly, "Alright, let’s head to Meiling tomorrow."
This time Pei Wu and the others were also here, so Yiyi was not worried about her mother’s safety.
Seeing Yiyi agree, Gu Tingyu was very happy, and after getting home, he mentioned it to Ding Yuejun.
"Why don’t you leave this afternoon? You could stay overnight there. I heard the nighttime scenery at the village under Meiling is great, with lanterns hanging at each household entrance, and people selling all kinds of food items. You can still have fun even if you arrive at night."
Upon hearing this, Yiyi couldn’t help but ask her mother, "Mom, how do you know all this?"
"I ran into Aunt Tang when I went shopping yesterday, she said so. Her family went there a few days ago, and they all said it was very nice," Ding Yuejun said with a smile.
And upon hearing this, Gu Tingyu felt very intrigued, looking at Yiyi with inquiry written all over his face.
Seeing this, Yiyi agreed with her mother’s suggestion.
"Mom, we’ll tidy up a bit and leave later."
But thinking that with them leaving, the mother would be lonely, she made a proposal, "Mom, why don’t you come along with us?"
Ding Yuejun hastily waved her hands and said, "I’m not going. Tomorrow I need to make dumplings with Aunt Tang, you two go by yourselves."
Seeing her daughter about to speak, Ding Yuejun gestured them to leave directly.
Seeing her mother insisting, Yiyi didn’t say more and left with Gu Tingyu for Meiling.
"Let go of my hand."
Feeling the warmth in her palm, Yiyi said shyly. Since they got off the bus, Gu Tingyu had been holding her hand, which made her feel embarrassed, afraid of being seen by others.
Yet Gu Tingyu wouldn’t let go of Yiyi’s hand.
"I won’t. It’s dark now, you don’t need to worry about being seen."
Yiyi looked around and saw there weren’t many people, her mind slightly at ease, then she said, "Let’s hurry and find a place to stay."
"Let’s go, we’ll head directly to the front. Aunt Ding said there’s lodging near the mountain foot."
When Yiyi and Gu Tingyu reached the mountain foot, they found one household with a sign that said lodging. After entering, they saw a middle-aged woman with a round face sitting there. Seeing people come in, she quickly said with a smile, "You’re here for lodging, right? We happen to have just one room left. You both are quite lucky."
Upon hearing this, Gu Tingyu couldn’t help but ask, "Is there only one room left? We want to book two rooms."