Chapter 406 Going Home

With only a week left before the Lunar New Year, and just after the Kitchen God Festival, Yao Shula took her younger siblings on their way back to Yun County.

Lei Jingwu didn't drive his own car; he got a larger van so he could carry more things.

The car was filled with luggage for five people, as well as gifts to take back.

Yao Shula also prepared a lot of food for everyone to eat on the road.

The road from Shanghai to Yunxian is much better now than when Lei Jingwu first went to Yunxian. Once you leave Shanghai, it's a paved road. Although it's still a bit bumpy and not as smooth as an asphalt road, it's much better than before.

Previously, it took at least ten hours to drive from Shanghai to Yun County, but now it only takes less than seven hours.

Yao Shula sat in the front talking to Lei Jingwu, while the three younger ones behind her were also whispering to each other.

"Second sister, are we returning home in glory?" Xiao Tiantian asked softly, tugging at Yao Shuxin's hand.

Yao Shuxin thought about it carefully.

"I don't know! You two, do you think it counts or not?" Yao Shuxin passed the question to the two younger ones.

“No! We should be the ones who left home young and returned old!” Yao Shuli interjected.

"My accent remains unchanged, but my hair has turned gray!" Little Tiantian chimed in.

Yao Shuxin hummed in agreement.

"Yes! We've been away from home for more than three years. We're going back to visit, not to return in glory, but because we miss our elders."

The two little ones nodded, then pressed their faces against the car window, looking at the scenery outside.

Xiao Tiantian thought back to when she was in Yun County, she would go back to Shanghai every year to spend the Spring Festival with her grandfather. At that time, she wished she could spend the Spring Festival with her older sister in Yun County.

Now I can go back to Yun County with everyone for the Spring Festival, but my feelings are different.

Actually, he was quite reluctant to leave everything in Yun County.

After he arrived in Yun County at the age of six and met his older sister's family, his life seemed to change more and more!

He will always remember the days in Yun County.

Yao Shuli looked out the window, her mind filled with many thoughts.

When he was fifteen, he followed his older sister from Yun County to Shanghai to study. At that time, he was at most a teenager! Everything seemed strange to him.

Back then, he was going through puberty and still had a hoarse voice, finding everything new and exciting.

He's eighteen now...

He's already an adult who can earn a lot of money and protect his sisters!

Things will definitely get better and better from now on.

Yao Shuli believes that he is no longer afraid of anyone and will not be as afraid of losing everything as he was when he was a child...

Yao Shula looked at the three siblings in the rearview mirror without saying a word.

Now that they are all adults, their mindset is definitely different when they return to Yun County.

From this day forward, a new chapter will begin in their lives.

...

In the courtyard of Yao Shula's home in Yun County.

The courtyard, which was usually quiet, suddenly became lively.

A few days ago, Yun County had just experienced a heavy snowfall, and there was still snow in many places outside, but the snow in this small courtyard had all been swept away, and even the area in front of the door was clean.

Grandma Yao was dressed warmly, and she was wearing a newly crocheted purplish-red woolen hat.

With a big smile on her face, she went out again and again to see if Yao Shula and the others had returned.

Miao Yamin, who was already on holiday, couldn't help but laugh when she saw this with her toddler daughter.

“Grandma, it’s still early! Shura called yesterday and said they left at eight in the morning and probably won’t arrive until around three in the afternoon!” Miao Yamin said to Grandma Yao.

Grandma Yao nodded and quickly explained.

"I just came out to take a look. The weather is nice today, and the roads should be easy to travel on."

I checked the weather forecast yesterday, and there was no rain or snow along the way; it was all good weather!

It's been several years, and I'm finally able to come back and visit. They're all grown up now and don't need anyone to worry about them anymore!

"Hey, Yamin, Shula said she brought Shuxin and Shuli back?" Grandma Yao asked, pulling Miao Yamin along.

Miao Yamin nodded quickly.

"Yes! They brought them all back! They said they missed you and wanted to come back to see you."

Grandma Yao was happy.

"It's fine that Shula and Shuli are back, but isn't Shuxin abroad? Why is she coming back too? It's so tiring to fly back like that! It must cost a lot of money for a round trip!"

This kid could have just called home, why make things so difficult for himself!

It's so heartbreaking!

"Grandma, Shuxin made a special trip back this time because she won't be back for at least three years after she goes abroad to pursue her doctorate!"

If Shuxin wants to come back, it will have to be in three years.

That's why Shuxin took leave and came back.

And Shuli, Grandma, do you know? After the New Year, Shuli will be going to Hong Kong for an internship, for at least a year.

There's a good chance I'll stay in Hong Kong to work after my internship!

That's why Shura insisted on bringing them back to see you, afraid that it wouldn't be easy for them to come back again in the future! Miao Yamin patiently explained to Grandma Yao.

Grandma Yao was overjoyed to hear this.

My eldest granddaughter is amazing!

Not to mention how well Shuxin was taught, she was the top scorer in the city's college entrance examination!

Over the years, Yun County has never produced a top scholar in the city; his granddaughter is the only one.

Now look how wonderful it is! That granddaughter has even become a medical doctor studying abroad. How many good things must the Yao family have done in their ancestors to produce such a person!

It's one thing for Shu Xin to be successful, but even the former mischievous Shu Li has become so successful!

Five years ago, who would have thought that a child like Shuli, who didn't like studying, would go to Hong Kong for an internship!

The Yao family's ancestral graves must have been emitting auspicious smoke, which is why their three children turned out to be so successful.

“Grandma, not only Shuxin and Shuli came back together, but Tiantian also came back with them. She said that Tiantian missed you and insisted on coming back to see you,” Miao Yamin continued.

Grandma Yao's face was beaming like a chrysanthemum.

“Tian Tian is back too, that’s great! That child has been lovable since he was little, he’ll definitely be even more amazing when he grows up.”

Wow, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye. I still remember that little child with the sweet little mouth and the exceptionally good looks!

"How wonderful! How wonderful! How lucky I am!" Grandma Yao spun around happily.

Seeing that Grandma Yao was so happy, Miao Yamin smiled and then told Grandma Yao something even happier.

"Grandma, Shura brought her boyfriend home this time too!"

Grandma Yao...

"Shura brought her boyfriend back? Who is it?!"

“You’ve met him! He’s Tian Tian’s cousin, Lei Jingwu!” Miao Yamin whispered.

Grandma Yao...

Three joyous occasions! This is truly a triple celebration!