After morning training, Huo Haocheng woke her up as soon as he got back. After they ate breakfast, Ruan Ruan tidied herself up and watched as Huo Haocheng packed some toilet paper, White Rabbit candy, and her usual water bottle into her bag. Only after he made sure nothing was left out did the two of them go out.
They came out at just the right time; Commander Gu's car was already waiting outside.
Actually, the weather was nice today, the sun wasn't too strong, and there was a gentle breeze. Ruan Ruan was thinking of walking there; it wouldn't take much time. Just as she was about to say something to Huo Haocheng, he had already carried her into the car, and she got in herself.
"I know what you're going to say, but you're going through a special time right now, and when we get there you'll have to stand for a while, and we don't know how long it will take. So, to be on the safe side, let's take a car there, okay?"
Huo Haocheng's words effectively shut her down. They didn't know how long they'd be busy, so she decided to let them take the car to avoid worrying them.
Commander Gu, who was driving, hadn't expected that today's trip was just a whim. He thought he wasn't going far, so he didn't have his bodyguard drive him. Now, this old man had to endure the lovey-dovey antics of the younger generation. He should have brought his bodyguard with him. With the lovey-dovey moments, it would have been a good opportunity for that single guy to experience the benefits of having a wife, instead of that kid constantly nagging him about not being in a hurry.
It only takes a few minutes to drive from the family compound to the factory. When they arrived, the factory's managers were already there, methodically arranging the next steps.
Seeing them arrive, Huo Haoshen immediately brought out chairs for them to sit down for a while, as the event wouldn't start for another moment. As he left, he glanced at Huo Haocheng.
He hadn't forgotten that Ruan Ruan wasn't feeling well, but he was busy right now. He'd settle accounts with his older brother after he finished today. Besides, he wasn't in a hurry. He'd already called home, and he figured his grandfather would call him soon. But seeing him here meant he hadn't answered the phone yet. When he did, he'd be met with his family's wrath.
He didn't have Grandpa Ruan's phone number. If he did, he would definitely call them too.
Seeing Huo Haoshen roll his eyes at him and behave unfriendly, Huo Haocheng just thought he was very childish.
"Haocheng, did something happen between you two brothers? Why does Haoshen seem to have a problem with you today?"
They all saw what Huo Haoshen did to Huo Haocheng just now, but they haven't heard of any conflict between the two brothers recently.
"Yeah, what's wrong with Brother Haoshen?"
They hadn't seen each other for a few days, and he hadn't heard him mention that Huo Haoshen had been looking for him before. What was going on today?
Seeing the same puzzled look on Commander Gu's and his wife's faces, Huo Haocheng simply rubbed his temples and then spoke to them.
"Actually, it's nothing. Yesterday, Zheng Xuyang and Chen Liang came to our house to see Ruanruan. As you know, Ruanruan has been quite sleepy lately. When they arrived, Ruanruan was still sleeping, so they misunderstood that Ruanruan was unwell and needed to rest in bed. Last night, after Zheng Xuyang went back, he told Huo Haoshen and the others about it."
Who would have thought that Huo Haoshen, that idiot, couldn't even wait one night. He immediately called home, making Ruan Ruan sound extremely serious on the phone. This morning, I received calls from my whole family, asking what happened. My grandmother and third aunt even said that they would come over to take care of Ruan Ruan after Huo Yue's wedding in a couple of days.
He hadn't even settled accounts with Huo Haoshen for slandering him, but now Huo Haoshen was provoking him first. Seeing Huo Haoshen's busy figure in the crowd, he could only suppress his thoughts of dealing with him for the time being. As he always said, there would be plenty of time in the future, no need to rush.
The uncle and nephew were speechless after hearing his words. They hadn't known before, but now that Ruan Ruan was perfectly fine in front of them, couldn't they tell? He usually seemed so shrewd, how could he suddenly mess things up like this?
However, Ruan Ruan was still very happy to hear Huo Haocheng say that her grandmother and mother were coming. When they came, they could go up the mountain together. The mushrooms in the mountains had already grown, and if they didn't go to pick them now, they would have to wait until next year.
"If your grandma and your third aunt come over, will the house be able to handle all the work?"
When Commander Gu heard Huo Haocheng say that his grandmother and his third aunt were coming, he was actually quite happy. Putting aside everything else, having someone at home with Ruan Ruan would make Huo Haocheng less worried about home when he was on a mission, which would put his mind at ease. However, it was the busy farming season, and farmers relied on their harvest to make a living. With both of them gone, he wondered if they could manage.
"Uncle, don't worry. There are many people in the family, and my brothers are all very capable. In addition, Hao Shen and I send part of our wages back home every month, so we have enough food. Originally, my mother was going to come, but my sister-in-law is pregnant, and Huo Hao Shen is also preparing for his wedding soon. After thinking about it, my grandparents asked my third aunt and grandma to come instead. Firstly, they can take care of Ruan Ruan, and secondly, with them there, they can help with the arrangements for Zheng Xuyang and Huo Hao Shen's wedding."
Huo Haocheng understood what Commander Gu meant. After his grandmother and third aunt came, the family suddenly lost two laborers. Moreover, after Huo Yue got married, her grain would be transferred to Fu Mingyi's side, which also meant that Huo Yue's salary and work as a grain keeper would have to be handed over. All things considered, the Huo family suddenly lost three people, and when the grain was distributed at the end of the year, they would receive a lot less.
But then I thought, with Ruan Ruan and Huo Haocheng's current income, are we afraid we can't support them?
"Okay, I feel more at ease now that you say so."
It's better to have more people at home than just the two of them.
"Did Grandma and the others say which specific day they're coming? That way you can pick them up."
The thought of seeing her grandmother soon made Ruan Ruan very happy. She even forgot about Huo Haoshen, who had been a little resentful just now.
"Not yet. They'll come after Huo Yue's wedding. Grandpa said he'll call me once he's booked the tickets, so don't worry."
He also hoped that his grandmother and the others could come over soon, so that he wouldn't have to worry about her being alone at home while he was training and whether something might happen to her.
"Alright then, when we get back, we'll tidy up the room and take the blankets out to air them."
The three chatted for a while, and when it was almost time, Huo Haoshen came over and asked them to come over.
After they took their positions, a table was placed directly in front of the gate of the residential compound. On it were a chicken, a fish, a pig's head, and some fruits and vegetables. No sacrificial ceremony was performed. A couplet was posted on the gate: "May your auspicious day for settling down bring you all your wishes fulfilled; may your auspicious time for settling in bring you a hundred years of happiness."
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