"Home, woo woo, finally home!"
"Mom and Dad, I'm back!"
"Finally, I'm going to sleep for three days and three nights!"
"I want to kowtow to my ancestors. This trip was so difficult!"
Everyone in the convoy was shouting excitedly, wishing they could go home in one step.
The young and old from each family also came forward with cheers, and some naughty boys even rushed over and hugged their daddy’s thighs!
"Dad, did you bring me wolf fangs?"
"Dad, I miss you!"
For a moment, the village entrance was as lively as a boiling pot of water, with chickens and dogs running around, and filled with the joy of reunion.
Old Man Tai squeezed to the front and saw Tai Jiye accompanied by a middle-aged man who looked a bit like Chen Ruiyang. He guessed that he was Chen Ruiyang's uncle.
He smiled and said, "That's great, Ruiyang can rest assured now!"
Tai Jiye whispered to his father, "Dad, this is Ruiyang's uncle!"
After saying that, he wanted to talk to Chen Zhao again, but Chen Zhao knelt down with a plop, "Uncle, Chen Zhao kowtows to you!"
He choked and banged his head three times, without holding back an ounce of strength.
During the journey, he talked a lot with Tai Jiye, and naturally he knew everything about the misfortune that had befallen his family clearly.
Mr. Tai repaid his family a thousand times over just because they sent him some thank-you gifts.
In such a dangerous situation, in which everyone was avoiding him, he not only led his clansmen to collect the bodies of the Zheng family and bury them, but he also took in the orphan without hesitation and even sent him south to find his father.
You know, if the person behind the scenes gets angry, the Tai family may suffer the same disaster of being wiped out.
Even he, who is well-known among his friends for his righteousness and generosity, may not be able to do it!
But an old farmer did it, and saved his sister's only flesh and blood, and kept his desire to live!
Otherwise, when he returned from the grassland, he would be faced with the destruction of his family and the loss of his loved ones. It is unimaginable how desperate he would be!
"Old man, you are the great benefactor of my Chen family, and my Chen Zhao's adopted parent! Even if I, Chen Zhao, work like a slave for the rest of my life, could never repay even one ten-thousandth of your kindness!"
"Oh, get up quickly, get up quickly!" Seeing Chen Zhao's tears streaming down his face, the old man felt distressed and quickly helped him up and persuaded him, "We treat Ruiyang as our own child. You are his uncle and also a family member. Let's not be so polite. Come in quickly and talk slowly!"
Tai Jiye also chimed in, "Yeah, Brother Chen, now that we're here, we're home. Don't be polite, let's go home first!"
The other villagers watched from the side, their eyes filled with curiosity and confusion. They didn't understand who Chen Zhao was and why he kowtowed when they met.
But everyone in the team knew what was going on and quickly helped to smooth things over.
"Let's unload the cargo first. We are starving. Let's eat after we finish the work!"
"Yes, unloading, unloading! We bought more cashmere this time!"
Old Master Tai also called out to everyone, "Jiye brought back these brothers, they are all family. Everyone, lend a hand and take them to have a good hot meal. We will arrange for them to stay in the row house tonight! Hengqi and Heshan, you can help arrange it!"
"I understand, old man!" He Shan responded loudly.
Seeing He Hua at the door of the straw hut, Tai Jicai shouted at the top of his voice, "Mother, hurry up and serve the rice and dishes. Thank you very much to the brothers of the Chen family. We encountered horse bandits this time. Without their help, you would be a widow by now!"
Originally, He Hua took advantage of the chaos to stuff a lot of food into her mouth, but when she heard these words, she almost choked and rolled her eyes. She could only wave her hands desperately and could not say a word.
Mr. Tai San was so angry that he gritted his teeth and wished he could kill this useless daughter-in-law with his pipe.
He quickly got the villagers busy unloading the carts, leading the horses, feeding them grass and giving them water. Everyone also had to wash their hands and faces and tidy up.
He didn't enter the house until all the work was done and the Chen family team members, accompanied by Hengqi and others, sat down and started eating with steamed buns and hot stews.
Not only the villagers, but also Mr. Tai San was puzzled and curious about what happened on this trip to the grassland...
In the house, Chen Zhao had already drunk a bowl of hot soup and washed his hands and face, but when he mentioned his dead sister and the burned house, his eyes still turned red.
The old man advised, "You and Ruiyang are both alive. This is the foundation of the Chen family. As for the rest, they are just external possessions and can always be restored to their original state. Don't be too sad. Take care of yourself so that you can find your enemy and take revenge!"
Chen Zhao nodded heavily. Just then, Mr. Tai San came in. He knew it was the head of the Tai family and quickly saluted.
Old Master Tai briefly spoke to his elder brother. Third Master Tai also sighed and said sincerely, "Like Old Six said, don't get angry. Things will eventually get better. From now on, treat this place as your own home. If you need help with anything, just let me know. Don't hesitate."
Chen Zhao didn't know what to say to express his gratitude and thanks.
Chen Ruiyang and Tai Yonglu were talking to Zhuzhu, showing off the little gadgets they brought back. Zhuzhu was not stingy either. She took her snack box and tried her best to feed her brothers, fearing that they would be hungry.
"Brother Ruiyang, this is the sweet-scented osmanthus cake Uncle Min gave me. It's for you!"
"Third brother, third brother, eat this apricot, it's so sweet!"
Tai Yongyue huddled nearby, occasionally eating and drinking, and would ask from time to time, "Did you go see Big Brother? Was the military camp fun? Uncle Jicai just said you encountered horse thieves. What do horse thieves look like? Are they scary?"
Chen Ruiyang shuddered subconsciously and responded, "Scary, those horse thieves' eyes are all red."
Before Tai Yongyue could ask more, Yang Lihua came in from outside. She glared at her son, put her arm around Chen Ruiyang's shoulders, and gently stroked his hair, muttering, "Touch your head, you won't be scared. Touch your ears, they'll scare you for a while! Ruiyang, don't be afraid, we're home now!"
Chen Ruiyang blushed a little, but he was greedy for the warmth in his aunt's arms and did not struggle at all.
Zhuzhu came over with a smile, snatched half of her mother's arms, and cried, "Mom, Zhuzhu is scared too."
Yang Lihua found it funny and also touched the fat girl's hair and ears.
Tai Yonglu also wanted to act coquettishly, but his mother gave him a slap in the face!
Tai Yongyue was laughing secretly, but the angry Tai Yonglu grabbed his neck and dragged him out to wrestle.
Chen Zhao saw it, thought for a moment, then stood up and knelt in front of Mr. Tai, "Uncle, I have an unwelcome request, please grant it to me."
"If you have something to say, please speak slowly. Why are you kneeling down again?" Grandpa Tai quickly helped him up and asked, "Do you want Ruiyang to stay at home? You have to go out to investigate family matters and you can't take care of him? Is there any need to say this? We have always treated this child as our own. Even before we found you, Ruiyang was still living at home. No one planned to let him leave!
"Don't worry, go wherever you need to go. We will take good care of Ruiyang. As long as the kid has something to eat at home, he won't starve!"
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