Chapter 83 Father Shen Returns

After Jinran returned home, her unruly sons had not yet come back, so she went to her private plot of land, intending to dig up the potatoes and sweet potatoes. She had previously thought of leaving them to grow, but her grandfather brought back news that the village elders all said there would be heavy rain, and quite a lot of it.

Therefore, Jinran could only dig it out first and leave it for later processing.

But unexpectedly, while Jinran was working, Shen's father returned.

Jinran asked her father in surprise, "Why are you back?"

Shen's father said directly, "I borrowed a colleague's bicycle to come back. The county said there would be a rainstorm, so I came to see how you were doing at home. Why don't you come to the county with me? Also, we bought that house. When Mom and I have some free time, we can tidy it up and move in. Once you start high school, our family can be reunited."

Jinran asked excitedly, "Really? We bought a house? Do we have enough money?"

Mr. Shen nodded and replied, "It's enough. It cost 1,800 yuan. If they hadn't been in such a hurry, we really wouldn't have been able to get it for that price. The money is just enough."

Seeing that Shen's father couldn't stay at home, Jinran quickly told him to go see his grandparents. She briefly explained what had happened recently and asked him to say some comforting words to the elderly couple. She said she was preparing some things to take with her and would be back for dinner later.

With tears in his eyes, Mr. Shen said, “My daughter Nini has really grown up. She actually knows how to be filial to her elders. What’s the use of having sons? Your two older brothers are just annoying people every day.”

Jinran thought, "They really are mother and son. That's what her grandmother thought too."

Jinran packed up the mountain produce, wild vegetables, eggs, and other things she had prepared beforehand. She also packed the lard and fried wild boar she had processed, along with vegetables and melons from her home, including two watermelons. She couldn't just borrow someone's bicycle for nothing; this was a good way to return the favor.

They also give you a piece of dried meat along with the sausages they make, but they don't dare give you too much, it would be too conspicuous.

Seeing that the basket on the back of the bicycle was already full, Jinran stopped and quickly made her father a bowl of braised pork noodles.

Her dad must have rushed over as soon as he got off work. He hasn't eaten yet. It would be so much better if he ate something hot and fuzzy before heading home.

When Shen's father arrived at the old house, his aunt saw him and said sarcastically, "I was wondering who it was. Isn't this the child's third uncle who works in the county? What's up? What brings you back?"

Mr. Shen didn't want to waste words with her, so he said he had come back to take a look.

The eldest aunt persisted, saying, "My child is getting married soon, and you, as the third uncle, can't be stingy. You have to give a generous red envelope, or people will laugh at us."

Mr. Shen said directly, “It’s no use telling me this. I’m not the head of my family, and I don’t have any money. Go talk to Cuifen and see if she will give it to you.”

The eldest aunt trembled instinctively whenever she thought of Wang Cuifen.

If allowed, she would never want to have anything to do with Wang Cuifen in her entire life; she's a complete scoundrel.

When Shen's father returned, Jinran noticed that his eyes were red. Without asking any questions, she served him the noodles.

Jinran watched her father enjoy his noodles, and he kept reminding her what she had packed, what gifts to give as souvenirs...

Finally, Jinran concluded, "My mother will know it at a glance. No matter how much I say, you won't remember anything."

Father Shen retorted, "Why can't I? I can!"

Jinran looked at Shen's father, who was dazed by the aroma of braised meat, and asked, "Then repeat it!"

Father Shen: "You didn't say you wanted to take the test!"

Jinran chuckled mockingly, then got up to cut a watermelon for her father. "Eat your fill and hurry up and leave! Oh, and take a bag of the potatoes and sweet potatoes we just harvested too."

If I get hungry at night, this will be just the right amount to tide me over.

After eating and drinking his fill, Shen's father asked Jinran, "Are you really not coming to stay with me in the county?"

Jinran shook her head, "I'm not going. There are pigs and chickens at home, and I can't leave. Our family has such a big business!"

"Goodbye, Father Shen," he said, "I'm going on a long voyage."

After seeing off Mr. Shen, Jinran tidied up and waited at the door. Her unfilial son was still out and hadn't returned yet; he must have been bewitched by the young man.

What a loser!

It was almost dark when Doujin and Fugui finally staggered home. They were shocked for a second when they saw Jinran at the door, and then tried to trick her into showing affection.

Jinran said, "What are you daydreaming about!"

"Let me tell you, bring your partners home another day, I'll give them a vetting. This isn't a place where just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can show up."

"Woof woof~~" Hey human, just you wait and see, my boyfriend is super handsome!

"Meow~~" My partner is mainly known for his elegance!

Jinran thought, "Won't you bring back two freeloaders?"