CXnovel Chapter 341 - 331: A Fulfilled Life
Chapter 341 - 331: A Fulfilled Life
In the station, Yang Zhigang’s strong figure stood tall and conspicuous, catching Yang Dahai and Fang Ci’s attention immediately as they emerged, deeply concerned for their son all these days.
"Gangzi..." Fang Ci looked at her eldest son standing so close, unable to contain her excitement, her eyes turned red.
These days, living in the old home, they were on edge, fearing their son and daughter-in-law might face troubles far away, unable to help due to the distance.
Blame it on Sun Xiangcao, that woman with a loose tongue, leaking the big house’s affairs.
Luckily, her eldest son is capable, prepared for any eventualities, otherwise, who knows what might have happened.
"Mom and Dad, you must be tired from the journey, was everything smooth? Where are the people from Second Brother’s and Third Brother’s families?" Yang Zhigang smiled as he took the big bundles from them effortlessly, one in each hand.
"Oh, coming here takes a few days, and it’s not a festival. The children have to go to school, and it’s cumbersome for those at work to take leave. Let’s wait for the New Year, perhaps then they can have time to come together...," Fang Ci said, though she felt differently inside, having thoroughly deliberated with her husband about coming this time without anyone else.
Firstly, Zhigang’s reasoning is sound; those working are busy at work, those studying are occupied with school, making a trip to Beijing at least a four-day affair, indeed challenging.
Secondly, they were disgruntled with Sun Xiangcao from the third house, unwilling to have her come. Also, outside of festivals, having too many people might attract unnecessary attention from villagers, potentially causing trouble for Yang Zhigang.
Thus, they came quite discreetly this time, telling others they were visiting Fang Ci’s family rather than looking for their son.
Yang Zhigang listened to Fang Ci without saying much. They are his brothers, but each has established their own families, like relatives now.
As relatives, naturally, there’s a unique mode of interaction, unlike their younger days when brothers shared a bed and wore the same pants.
Now grown, each has their own concerns, troubles, and paths to tread.
Yang Dahai and Fang Ci’s arrival made Yang Zhigang delighted, "Mom, Dad, please stay a bit longer, I’ll show you around Beijing..."
"Certainly, certainly..." Yang Dahai responded with a smile, his face blossoming with laughter.
The trio chat and laugh, quickly arriving home.
This time the full moon banquet wasn’t grandly hosted; they just invited family for a lively celebration.
The moment they entered, Wang Baoxing and Liu Yulan warmly welcomed them inside.
"In-laws, the journey must be tiring, please sit and rest, have a cup of hot tea." Liu Yulan offered them tea, the house bustling with activity.
Entering the room, Yang Dahai and Fang Ci were astonished by its grandeur, awkwardly accepting the tea, holding it in their hands.
Watching them, Liu Yulan secretly chuckled, feeling some pride swell within her.
Recalling her first visit to the Jiang Family, likely her reaction mirrored theirs... just another country bumpkin overwhelmed.
Though not as extravagant as the Jiang Family’s three-entry house, this two-entry house was indeed theirs, purchased with their own money.
Indeed, one should visit more places, experience different locales and customs, broaden horizons. As experiences accumulate, confidence grows.
"Dad, Mom, you’ve arrived..." Wang Pandi approached with the child, now out of postpartum confinement, and as it’s June with pleasant weather, taking the child outside for some air and sunshine is great.
"Pandi, thank you for your hard work." Fang Ci saw them coming, hastily set down her tea and stood to greet, "Is this my precious grandson? Let Grandma hold him."
Carefully, Fang Ci received the child from Wang Pandi, feeling the considerable weight in her arms, smiling even more, "Oh... he’s a chubby boy, our Yang Family’s precious grandson, wonderful... Little Yang Yang... say Grandma, Grandma has a big red envelope for you..."
Holding the child, Fang Ci sat beside Yang Dahai, who was already craning his neck eagerly.
Little Yang Yang was awake, his dark eyes bright and clear, swirling around. Suddenly, as if sensing something, he beamed a toothless smile.
"Wow, he’s smiling at me... dear grandson... I’m Grandpa, Grandpa has a big red envelope for you..." Yang Dahai happily retrieved a red envelope from his clothes’ inner pocket, slipping it into little Yang Yang’s pocket.
Seeing this, Fang Ci playfully glared at him, also fetching a red envelope and slipping it into little Yang Yang’s pocket.
Yang Dahai saw his wife’s glare, could only respond with a silly grin.
His red envelope was prepared using hidden private savings, initially meant to secretly gift his precious grandson. In his joy, revealing it suddenly, now he’s in trouble, his wife’s discovery means inevitable scolding back home.
How Fang Ci would address this at home was a later concern, at present, her spirit was captured by the chubby little one. Though she has several grandchildren, this child ranks fifth in the Yang Family, yet she feels this child distinctive, destined for their Yang Family.
Perhaps because this child wasn’t easy to come by. After ten years, her eldest son finally secured a lineage continuation, truly blessed by ancestors...
Zhu Zheng and Yang Qingwen, along with four younger siblings, returned from the little flower garden next door, bursting with youthful energy.
Seeing the little ones playing drenched in sweat, Wang Miaomiao hurriedly approached to check, "You guys, what were you up to? Look at you, drenched in sweat, careful not to catch a cold in the breeze. Come here, let me wipe your sweat..."
She pulled Xiao Xuanxuan close, producing a homemade sweat towel, gently wiping her back thoroughly, then replaced it with a clean one, covering her back.
She then tidied up Xiao Yeye, Xiao Huihui, and Xiao Hanhan before feeling at ease.
Yang Qingwen, seeing her grandparents, joyfully ran over to greet, "Grandpa, Grandma, you’re here..."
"Yes, dear." At this moment, Yang Dahai and Fang Ci’s focus was on the baby in their arms, happily entertaining the little one. After a simple reply, their attention returned to the baby, showing their lasting fascination.
Watching this scene, Yang Qingwen’s eyes inexplicably reddened, feeling wrongly treated. Do Grandpa and Grandma only see the younger brother?
Zhu Zheng, observing her closely, promptly approached, quietly leading her aside, "Sweetie, don’t be upset, I’m here for you."
He, too, was unsure of comforting her; that neglected feeling once saddened him, but having endured more at the Zhu Family’s grandparents, it no longer fazed him.