Chapter 9 Educated Youth Abandoning Their Wives and Children

After making some money from the watches, Ji Huaizhi went to Old Sun to get some other goods.

Old Sun saw that he had potential in sales and asked him if he wanted to cooperate long-term, since he wasn't the only one reselling.

What if he sees a cheaper price from someone else and gets his goods from another supplier?

However, Ji Huaizhi refused. Seeing that it was almost holiday time, he stopped going to pick up more goods and bought a lot of things to take back to his hometown. He finally saw his wife and children.

Chengdu is a bit damp and chilly after the winter break, not to mention it must have rained yesterday.

His nose is now red from the cold.

After taking your belongings and boarding the shuttle bus, you still have a long walk to walk after getting off.

The Chen family didn't know he was coming back, so he could only carry his things and walk back.

After getting off work, Chen Chunsheng rode his bicycle home and thought he was seeing the familiar person when he saw him.

"Ji Huaizhi!"

Ji Huaizhi turned his head and saw the man riding a bicycle, guessing that this was Chun Ya's second brother.

"Second Brother." He called out without ceremony and put the things directly into the basket in front of his car.

Chen Chunsheng raised an eyebrow: "How long did it take you to arrive? Why didn't you give me a heads-up?" As he spoke, he got off his bicycle and tied all his bags to the handlebars.

"I just arrived and was about to walk back when I ran into you."

He then plopped down on the back of his seat.

It was cold, and Chen Chunsheng didn't want to get chilled. Perhaps because he had too much stuff on the uneven dirt road, the bike was wobbling as he rode.

Upon entering the village, a worker in the terraced fields called out to Chen Chunsheng, "Off work? Did you bring guests back today?"

"What kind of guest are you bringing? That's Ji Huaizhi in the back! Aunt Lin, are you blind?"

Everyone looked over when they heard it was Ji Huaizhi: "Is it really Ji, the educated youth? He's really back?"

Ji Huaizhi pulled his scarf down a little: "Aunt Lin."

"Oh, the scholar's back. Old Chen's family's going to kill a chicken again today," Aunt Lin said with a laugh, watching them ride away on their bicycles.

After everyone left, he leaned on his hoe and said, "This season's educated youth seem to have changed a lot. They even greet us who are digging in the soil."

"That's what I was saying too. He was just smiling at us. He's a true intellectual."

"The Chen family's life is getting better and better."

Chen Chunsheng just spoke loudly on purpose, wanting everyone to know that his sister hadn't been abandoned.

After seeing Ji Huaizhi to the door, I stopped and said, "I was supposed to take you to my house for dinner, but Chun Ya has been thinking about you for a long time. Come back first and let us know before we talk about dinner."

Ji Huaizhi: "Thank you, Second Brother. I'm going to see my parents tomorrow. I'll come over early after get off work tomorrow."

Chen Chunsheng was puzzled as he watched him enter the courtyard.

It feels like he's changed more than just a little bit.

In the past, I would only take the initiative to visit my parents when there was no food.

Is it true that reading can change a person?

As soon as Ji Huaizhi entered the courtyard, the chickens on the slope next to it started flapping and squawking. After looking around, he found that the courtyard was very well maintained.

The chickens were raised quite close together, but there was no strange smell.

"Who are you?"

Ji Huaizhi looked down and saw a small bean bun holding a stick in front of him: "Xiao Tian?"

Ji Xiaotian finally saw who it was, paused for a moment, and then quickly ran into the house.

Ji Huaizhi took a deep breath and went inside, just in time to run into Chen Chunya, who was coming out with the curtains drawn.

The woman in front of me was wearing a dark blue cotton-padded jacket, and her dark hair was braided to the side in front of her chest. Although she did not have a strikingly beautiful face that was unforgettable, her face was still quite recognizable.

A healthy wheat-colored complexion exudes vitality and energy.

When those bright eyes saw him, they curved into a smile and instantly filled with tenderness.

"Huaizhi!" Chen Chunya was overjoyed to see him: "You're back? It's so cold outside, how did you get back? Did you walk back?"

After saying that, she quickly poured him water from a thermos.

Ji Xiaotian looked at him warily.

Taking the water glass, Ji Huaizhi reflexively said thank you.

Chen Chunya was also taken aback.

"It's been so long since we last met, I'm not used to it." Ji Huaizhi smiled warmly. "I ran into my second brother on the way back, and he brought me back."

Their eyes met, and Chen Chunya was somewhat dazed.

He hadn't smiled at himself like that in a long time.

Chen Chunya stepped forward and hugged him, burying her head in his chest.

Ji Huaizhi carefully held the water glass, trying his best not to let the water spill out.

“Huaizhi, you’re finally back.” Chen Chunya’s voice choked with emotion.

She was actually very scared during this time, and she even prepared for the worst, but he gave her hope.

He probably also wants to live a good life with me and manage this family together.

"You've worked hard." Ji Huaizhi gently hugged her.

Ji Xiaotian frowned and stomped his foot beside her: "Mom, he's bad!"

Chen Chunya was embarrassed, having forgotten that her son was still there.

"Xiaotian, come here. This is your dad. The toy train you always play with was bought for you by your dad."

Ji Xiaotian looked at him. He didn't say anything too offensive after hearing what his mother said, but there was still a wary look in his eyes.

"It's been too long since we last met, so he probably doesn't recognize me anymore. I wasn't a good father to him before, so I can understand why he's so unfamiliar with me. He'll get used to it over time."

Ji Huaizhi took the things out of the bag.

Chen Chunya felt a strange sensation upon hearing his words; Huaizhi had indeed changed a lot since his trip.

"Xiaotian really misses you. He even calls for his dad in his dreams," Chen Chunya said, trying to smooth things over.

Ji Xiaotian's face turned slightly red.

Ji Huaizhi's lips curled up slightly: "Really? Then I need to make up with Xiaotian as soon as possible."

With her husband back, Chen Chunya felt energized and ready to work. It was too late to kill a chicken, so she washed her hands and took out a piece of braised pork to cook that night.

Braised pork in a jar, also known as braised pork with oil, is easy to preserve and will not spoil for more than half a year.

It gets extremely salty towards the end.

But she made this jar of meat a while ago, intending to save it for her family to enjoy.

It's perfect to eat it now; it smells delicious.