Chapter 125 Return Home

The journey was smooth, and they arrived in Chen City in the evening. It was already the twelfth lunar month, and although it was only five o'clock, the days were short and the nights were long, and it was already dark. As soon as Xia Wanyang got off the car, she hissed from the cold.

Zhang Shiye said helplessly: "I told you to wear something thicker, but you didn't listen. Now you know how cold it is in the Northeast, right?"

Xia Wanyang almost froze to tears, "Who... who knew it was so cold? How can I survive? I'm freezing to death. I'm going to hibernate in the space for the winter and not come out!"

Zhang Shiye smiled and said, "Our house is warm. I'll get some more firewood to warm up the house. You can even eat popsicles in the house!"

After walking out of the train station, Xia Wanyang released the car, and the two of them drove towards the Dongfanghong Brigade under the moonlight.

As soon as she got on the car, Xia Wanyang entered the space, and put on a big cotton-padded jacket and two pairs of cotton pants first, and also a hat, scarf and gloves. Finally, a pair of furry cotton shoes. After dressing up, she hurried out of the space, otherwise she would get prickly heat!

"Hey, this is the down jacket in the closet. You're fat now, I don't know if you can still wear it!"

Zhang Shiye parked the car and put on his down jacket. "It's a bit tight, just wear it!"

After driving halfway, Zhang Shiye stopped the car again, turned to Xia Wanyang and said, "Give me a shovel and a hoe, and wait for me in the car!"

Xia Wanyang understood immediately. She almost forgot that there were two corpses in the space!

The soil was frozen in winter, so they could only dig while pouring hot water. After digging, Xia Wanyang looked around and threw the bodies of Liu Bo and Zhang Ting in.

Zhang Shiye said as he filled the hole: "There's no village or shop in the middle of nowhere. What are you afraid of? Are you feeling guilty?"

Xia Wanyang snorted twice, "Why should I feel guilty? The death of such a bastard is called getting rid of harm for the people. I am not afraid!"

Another hour later, they returned to the village entrance, put away the car, and took out all the luggage that had been packed in advance. Inside were gifts prepared for everyone. Xia Wanyang also took a large package separately, so that whatever she took out in the future could be said to be what she brought back from this trip!

"Mom, are you asleep? We're back!"

When Aunt Qiao and Zhang Heping heard the sound, they quickly put on their clothes and came out. Zhang Shifeng and Zhang Shijing also came out.

Zhang Heping looked angry, "You two still remember to come back? I thought you guys had so much fun that you would only come back for the spring ploughing next year!"

Xia Wanyang said with a smile: "How can that be possible? If I don't come back for the New Year, my mother will miss me so much!"

"You are so sweet-talking. Come in and warm up. You will stay here today. Your eldest brother and third brother go to your house every day to heat the kang. The fire is extinguished at night. You can go back tomorrow!"

Zhang Shifeng took the big package from Zhang Shiye's hand and said, "It's so heavy. It will be inconvenient for the two of you to drive the car and carry so many things!"

After entering the house, Xia Wanyang felt alive as a gust of hot air hit her face. Yuan Hong brought two large cups of brown sugar hot water to them and said, "Drink some water to warm yourself up."

"Thank you, second sister-in-law!"

Aunt Qiao and Yuan Hong were quick and efficient, and in no time they had tidied up Zhang Shiye's original room again, took out the clean luggage and made the kang.

"Go and have a rest first, we can talk tomorrow if you have anything to say!" Zhang Heping said.

Xia Wanyang smiled and said, "Don't worry, Dad. It's not convenient during the day!"

After saying that, he poured money out of the bag, and rolls of big unity fell out. Everyone opened their mouths in surprise.

"Mom and Dad, we made a lot of money this time. This five thousand yuan is for us to give to our family!"

Aunt Qiao came back to her senses from her shock, "Take it back quickly, you two have suffered so much outside, and you earn money to keep for your family. You will need money for having children and other things in the future. I will be very happy that you have such a filial mother!"

Zhang Shiye hugged Xia Wanyang and said, "Take it, mother. We have saved it for ourselves. This is to honor you. Why should we divide it so clearly among the family? When we have children in the future, we will not ask you for money if we don't have it. If we keep it in our own hands, what will we do if we spend it all lavishly?"

Aunt Qiao immediately changed her attitude, "Yes, yes, you young people are loose-handed, so you'd better leave it to me. I'll save it all for you. If you want to spend it, just ask me!"

Xia Wanyang gave him a look that suggested you maybe have a solution.

Zhang Heping looked at the harmony at home and said with emotion: "After Wan Yang got married, our family has become better and better. You brothers are in harmony, which is what your mother and I want to see the most. In the two months since you left, several good things have happened in our family!"

Xia Wanyang asked quickly, "What good news? Let me guess, second brother is coming back? Third brother is getting married? Dad, you got promoted again?"

Aunt Qiao patted her little face and said, "Our Yangyang is really smart. Your second brother is coming back, and your third brother is getting married. But your father is so old, why is he getting promoted? Another thing is that your eldest brother is getting married too!"

Zhang Shiye and Xia Wanyang looked at Zhang Shifeng who was sitting on the side, and their faces instantly turned red. "Why are you looking at me?"

Zhang Shiye teased him, "Brother, you are old, why are you still blushing?"

Zhang Shifeng said in return: "It's normal to feel embarrassed about getting married. I still remember that before you and Xiaoxia got married, I often saw you washing by the well in the morning..."

Zhang Shiye ran over and covered his mouth, "Brother, you are wrong!"

Zhang Heping and Zhang Shijing laughed out loud, only Xia Wanyang looked confused, "What are you washing?"

Aunt Qiao noticed her youngest son's embarrassment and quickly changed the subject, "Yangyang, don't you want to ask who your eldest brother is going to marry?"

"Whom to marry?"

Yuan Hong smiled and said, "Marry Sister Su Man. During the time you were away, eldest brother and third brother have been going out early and coming back late to sell goods. Third brother and He Hua's relationship has progressed rapidly. Eldest brother and Sister Su Man have also developed feelings for each other. The date has been set. Eldest brother will marry Su Man on the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, and third brother will get married on the second day of the Lunar New Year. Your second brother will also be back on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month. This time he is back and he won't leave!"

Aunt Qiao held Yuan Hong's hand and said, "Shi Yu joined the army for the sake of this family. You'll be living alone after you marry into this empty house. It's hard for you!"

Zhang Heping: "Shi Yu doesn't have any great abilities. He has been just a squad leader for so many years. Now that life at home is better, we are relieved that you have returned from military service. In the future, you brothers will be of one mind, and your life will surely get better and better!"

Xia Wanyang opened another package and took out a bunch of watches. "Mom and Dad, these are the goods we bought in Yangcheng. One for each of you. Don't refuse."

Zhang Shifeng and Zhang Shijing looked at Aunt Qiao together. Aunt Qiao glared at them and said, "Why are you looking at me? This is a gift from your brother and sister-in-law. Please accept it!"

Zhang Shifeng took the gift, opened it, and liked it very much. "Thank you, sister-in-law. This is the first time I wear a watch in my life. I will definitely wear it well!"

Zhang Shijing also likes it very much. "He Hua also said that she would buy me one, but I couldn't bear to spend the money. Thank you, sister-in-law, I will wear it for the rest of my life!"

Xia Wanyang took another piece of cloth for men and another for women and handed them to Yuan Hong, "This is for my second brother and his wife. When my second brother comes back, my wife will give it to him!"

Yuan Hong was very embarrassed, "We, your brother and sister-in-law, actually took your things. Your second sister-in-law never gave you anything good!"

"Hey, we are a family, aren't we? This isn't a valuable item. It's cheaper over there at wholesale, and you don't even need a ticket!"

Aunt Qiao: "Keep it. It's no big deal to have a few watches for a wedding at home. Besides, the second child has an allowance, so you can afford to buy a watch!"