Chapter 146: 142 Home

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Chapter 146: Chapter 142 Home A group of people arrived at the ox cart. Qin Ye felt a bit uncomfortable, “Dad, Mom, we’ve only got the ox cart, please bear with it for now and take a seat...” Madam Rong immediately said, “What’s there to bear with? An ox cart is really nice. Oh, this must be your sister Qin Mei! What a pretty young girl.” She noticed that Qin Mei’s face bore a resemblance to Qin Yu’s. They were twins, but not entirely alike. Qin Mei shyly greeted, “Hello Auntie, hello Uncle.” She really had no idea that her sister-in-law’s parents were also coming. When her second brother mentioned it just now, she had been extremely nervous. “Ah, good, I just love sweet girls like you. Here, Auntie has some candy for you.” Madam Rong took out a handful of candy from her pocket and handed it over. She was truly grateful that she had thought to prepare this on the train. Qin Mei hesitated to take it, instinctively looking toward her sister-in-law. Rong Yan said, “Go on, take it. By the way, why have you gotten so thin? Haven’t you been eating lately?” Qin Mei was nervous, “I have... I’ve eaten...” “We can talk more once we get home, my dear. You all go ahead and take your seats.” The ox cart was quite large, big enough to fit a dozen people without any issue. Rong Yan didn’t press further. After allowing her parents to get on, she then had Qin Mei sit in the middle. Then Qin Yu also got on. Once Qin Ye saw everyone was seated, he began to drive the ox cart. When they passed by the state-owned restaurant, he stopped, “Wife, let’s have our meal here before we go home.” Before Rong Yan could respond, Madam Rong immediately said, “We’re not eating at this restaurant. We’ll eat at home. We can make do with anything once we get there. With our disheveled and dirty appearance, it wouldn’t be proper to go into a restaurant.” Qin Ye looked at his wife and, seeing her nod, he didn’t insist on eating there anymore. He began driving the ox cart again... All along the way, he hardly dared to start a conversation, feeling incredibly anxious inside. Mr. and Madam Rong sat on the ox cart, looking at the surroundings... To be honest, they felt a pang of sadness for their daughter. Which parent wouldn’t wish for their daughter to marry into better circumstances? The son-in-law seemed decent, but the place was just too barren and poor. Their girl had truly suffered a lot in these two years here. Upon seeing this, they realized they still hoped that their daughter and son-in-law could move back to the city. Mr. Rong had already made up his mind in his heart. He felt that during this time, he must urge the couple to study hard and review for the college entrance exams. Education can change a person’s fate after all. Once they get into university... no matter what, it must be better than staying put here, right? Rong Yan checked Qin Mei’s pulse and found her health seemed worse than before she had left. What had happened? However, she didn’t ask right now, planning to inquire properly once they got back. The young girl seemed even less talkative than before. “Meizi, are you happy to see your big sister-in-law come back?” Qin Mei blushed, “Happy.” At this moment, Qin Ye chimed in, “She’s been looking forward to your return every day. Last night, she insisted on coming with us to pick you up today.” He added in his heart... He had been looking forward to her return every day as well. Only he really hadn’t expected her in-laws to come, too. He felt a little panicky. What if they decided to take his wife away? Could it be that my father-in-law and mother-in-law came just to separate us and then take my wife back to the city? At that thought, a myriad of remedial preparations flooded his mind. An hour later, the ox cart entered the village. When the villagers saw the few people on the ox cart, they were all stunned; were those Rong Yan’s parents? No wonder Qin Ye’s wife looked so good, it was mainly because her parents were also attractive! They had the look of city dwellers, quite distinct from their country counterparts. As everyone stood in shock, Qin Ye drove the ox cart back home. “Dad, Mom, we’re home.” Striving to make a good impression, Qin Ye avoided appearing too flustered. “Ah, this new house is really nice,” Madam Rong’s worries dissipated upon seeing the new house. Initially, when the ox cart had entered the village and she noticed the dilapidated huts all around... honestly, her heart turned cold, it looked so rundown. But now, seeing this house, the contrast struck her immediately. This courtyard is good! It’s more modern, and just looking at it is very comforting. Even Mr. Rong thought the house was nice. Qin Ye, seeing the two of them satisfied, breathed an internal sigh of relief. He was also glad the house had been completed in time. He took out the key and unlocked the front door. Then he began huffing and puffing as he moved things around... Mr. Rong and Madam Rong walked in, and upon entering the courtyard, they liked it even more, especially noticing the glass windows; it was truly nice. “This house is well built, and it’s quite big,” Madam Rong remarked about the size that could accommodate two married brothers living together. “Mom, I’ll take you to the room where you’ll be staying first,” said Rong Yan, who hadn’t been involved in the final touches of the new house but knew its layout by heart. She knew which rooms were vacant. “Ah, good, your dad is tired, he needs to rest properly,” Madam Rong was still concerned about her husband’s health. Rong Yan opened a room, “This room will do! Rest here for a bit, I will bring the quilts for you to lay out.” “Just bring the quilts, I can lay them out myself,” Madam Rong wasn’t here to enjoy herself, she could surely handle some housework. “Okay.” Rong Yan went to another empty room where she had stored the quilts, relieved that she had taken out several before leaving. She brought two quilts. “Put this one underneath, and this quilt is for covering up. In a bit, I’ll ask Qin Yu to light up the kang so the room won’t be cold.” All these rooms had separate kang heating systems, all designed by Qin Ye. “Ah, good, where’s the kitchen by the way?” Madam Rong inquired. “I’m going to boil some water, wash up, and then start cooking.” Making the bed was a task quickly done. “Outside.” Rong Yan looked at her father, “Dad, give me your wrist, I’ll check your pulse.” Rong Wenming immediately said, “I’m fine...” However, seeing the look in his daughter’s eyes, he still extended his hand. Rong Yan took his pulse... After a minute, she let go, “All good, no problems, you should rest for now.” Rong Wenming nodded, “Mhm, you go ahead, I’ll just sit for a while.” He didn’t lie down immediately, as the quilts were new and he had been traveling dusty roads; of course, he would wash up before resting. Rong Yan and her mother walked out together. The mother-daughter duo split up, one to the kitchen, the other back to her own room... Madam Rong arrived at the kitchen and found Qin Mei and Qin Yu, the siblings, tending to the fire. “I’ll do it...” “Auntie, you go rest, we can take care of the cooking,” Qin Yu immediately said. Naturally, Madam Rong wouldn’t agree, “How could I do that? No, I’ll do it and, by the way, let’s boil some water first.”

Chapter 146: 142 Home

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