raknovel Chapter 365 What Should Be Given
Chapter 365 What Should Be Given
The guard gave Lu Congyue a ticket for the train this afternoon, to go back to his hometown.
"The leader said it's better to get things done sooner rather than later, so he can feel at ease."
Lu Congyue took the ticket and nodded: "I will be there on time."
After the guard finished delivering the message, he left. Lu Congyue thought for a moment, then took his son to the post office to call Zhuang Qingxiang.
By the time the two finally got through, half an hour had passed.
Lu Congyue checked the time and said, "To make a long story short, our son is doing well. We won't go back for now. We have some business to attend to back in our hometown. Once we've finished with that, we'll go home. You should eat well and wait for us to come home."
"Okay, I know. The children and I will be fine and wait for you to come home," Zhuang Qingxiang replied.
Lu Congyue then had Xiao Chenglin call out "Mom" twice into the phone to make sure Zhuang Qingxiang heard him before hanging up.
Then he rushed back to pack his luggage, took Shang Hua to the station, and was able to meet up with Lu Sheng to set off together.
On the other side, Zhuang Qingxiang held the receiver for another ten seconds before reluctantly putting it down.
I haven't seen my son for quite some time, and his voice when he calls "Mom" sounds even better now.
I really want to hear him call me "Mommy" in person, and then give him a big kiss.
As soon as they got home, Lu Yue rushed over: "Mom, when did Dad say he's bringing my little brother home?"
"Dad has something to do and will have to wait a few more days." Zhuang Qingxiang patted her head. "Don't worry, Yueyue, your little brother is fine. When he called 'Mom' just now, it sounded smoother than when he called Donghua."
Little Lu Yue laughed happily: "My little brother is so smart! Donghua is so silly."
"You can't say that about Donghua," Zhuang Qingxiang said hurriedly. "Donghua will be sad if he hears that."
As she spoke, she looked up to catch a glimpse of Xiao Donghua, only to see him crawling on the ground, clearly unable to understand his sister's words.
Zhuang Qingxiang chuckled, quickly picked up the little guy, wiped his hands clean, and changed his clothes.
They have to go to the alleyway today.
It's time to do what I promised back then.
Zhuang Qingxiang packed her things and took her two children out.
Once you reach the alley, go back to your own courtyard first.
Jin Guilan wasn't home, but Sun Yongxian was.
Zhuang Qingxiang asked in surprise, "Why didn't you come to work today?"
Sun Yongxian was both amused and exasperated: "Sister Zhuang, have you lost your sense of time? I suggested I stay at your place to help you out, but you refused. Look, without me, you don't even know what day of the week it is."
After Sun Yongxian reminded her, Zhuang Qingxiang realized that it was Sunday. No wonder Jin Guilan wasn't home; the state-run restaurant was always busier on Sundays.
"Oh dear, I've really been living in a daze." Zhuang Qingxiang slapped her forehead. "Well, I've come at an inopportune time today."
"What? You see me and then say you've come at the wrong time?" Sun Yongxian immediately protested.
"That's not what I meant," Zhuang Qingxiang said with a smile. "I'm here to deliver the property certificate to the Huang family, aren't I? I forgot it's Sunday. If I delivered it now, they'd probably think I deliberately chose this day."
I wish I had done it two days later, so as to avoid any misunderstanding.
Zhuang Qingxiang sighed. She knew some neighbors had seen her in the alley, and the Huang family probably knew too. Even if she couldn't complete the paperwork today, she had to go and let them know…
As she pondered this, Sun Yongxian asked, "Sister Zhuang, are you really planning to give this little courtyard to Huang Yuejin? Are you really willing to part with it?"
"I'm willing!" Zhuang Qingxiang nodded.
Compared to finding the child, this house is nothing.
She now feels only gratitude towards Huang Yuejin, and using this house to repay his kindness is a worthwhile investment.
Seeing her determination, Sun Yongxian admired her: "Then wait a moment, Peiran will be back soon. Let him go to the Huang family with you. The Huang family treats him quite well, so let him put in a good word for you."
"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you!" Zhuang Qingxiang said with a smile.
The two of them chatted at home while taking care of their two children. Around noon, Shi Peiran returned with a bag of groceries.
"Did you go grocery shopping?" Zhuang Qingxiang asked in surprise, nudging Sun Yongxian. "Why did you let Dr. Shi go queue up to buy groceries today?"
Sun Yongxian's cheeks flushed instantly, and she said shyly, "He won't let me go out..."
Zhuang Qingxiang raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Why?"
"Sister Zhuang, you're here? What a coincidence! A friend gave me two fish today, and I also bought so many groceries. Let's have lunch together at home." Shi Peiran greeted Zhuang Qingxiang happily.
Zhuang Qingxiang readily agreed: "Okay, once you've finished cleaning, I'll take charge of the cooking. I guarantee Yongxian will be satisfied with the meal."
"You know what, Yongxian is always thinking about coming to your house for a free meal," Shi Peiran said with a smile.
As he spoke, he put the vegetable bag in the yard, picked up a small stool, sat down, and began to pick the vegetables.
Sun Yongxian told him not to rush off and to accompany Zhuang Qingxiang to the Huang family first.
Shi Peiran immediately guessed why Zhuang Qingxiang had come this time. He wiped his hands and said, "Okay, let's go together."
Leaving the child at home to be looked after by Sun Yongxian, Zhuang Qingxiang and Shi Peiran went to the Huang family together.
When they arrived, they heard Grandpa Zheng and Grandpa Huang's loud voices; the two were chatting animatedly in the courtyard.
"Uncle Zheng, Uncle Huang, what are you two talking about?" Shi Peiran walked in with a smile on his face.
Grandpa Huang now really admires Shi Peiran.
That's a doctor from a big hospital. Normally, you have to make an appointment to see a doctor, but now that we're neighbors, I can just let him take a look at me without paying anything. It's so convenient.
Upon seeing Shi Peiran, he immediately beamed and invited him in.
Then they saw Zhuang Qingxiang following behind Shi Peiran.
Grandpa Huang's smile faded.
Grandpa Zheng greeted Zhuang Qingxiang warmly, "I heard the child has been found? When are you coming back?"
"Found him!" Zhuang Qingxiang replied with a smile. "His father has some things to do with him, so he won't be back for the time being."
"It's good that they found him. I hope the child didn't suffer." Grandpa Zheng asked again.
Zhuang Qingxiang had no idea how badly Lu Guoqiang had beaten Xiao Chenglin, so she just pretended nothing was wrong and replied, "He didn't suffer, he's fine."
Grandpa Zheng was delighted to hear this: "That's good! A child who survives such a calamity is bound to have good fortune. This child will definitely be blessed!"
"Thank you for your kind words!" Zhuang Qingxiang quickly thanked her.
The two of them were chatting animatedly, while Grandpa Huang stood to the side with a long face, clearly disliking Zhuang Qingxiang.
Shi Peiran leaned closer and said with a smile, "Uncle Huang, where's Brother Yuejin? Isn't he home? My sister Zhuang came here specifically to see Yuejin."
Grandpa Huang was taken aback, then his eyes suddenly lit up: "Looking for my Yuejin? It's...!"
"Just as you've been thinking, hurry up and call Brother Yuejin out," Shi Peiran said with a smile.
"You wait here!" Grandpa Huang slapped his thigh and went to the door of the small shed that had been added to the house to call people.
Huang Yuejin is off work today and is lying in bed swinging his legs, enjoying himself.
Hearing that Zhuang Qingxiang had come to see him, Huang Yuejin was a little excited. He calmed himself down inside the house before going out.