After finishing her work, Lu Shuqi wanted to go home. Wang Wenye and the others wanted to go to the flea market, but declined Lu Shuqi's invitation and went shopping together. They were very envious of the things Lu's wife had bought; they were both affordable and practical.
When Aunt Lu saw her son, she was speechless.
"Book and chess, book and chess..."
He excitedly called out his son's name, his lips trembling, unsure of what to say, and his hand, which was touching Lu Shuqi's, was shaking uncontrollably.
"Mom, I'm going on a business trip. I'll come back to see you after I finish work, but I have to go back tomorrow."
Knowing what her mother was worried about, Lu Shuqi quickly said, "Don't let them overthink and worry for nothing."
"On a business trip? Aren't you working at the Revolutionary Committee?"
It's no wonder Aunt Lu was puzzled; she had never heard of the Revolutionary Committee traveling such a long distance on business.
“Our county signed agreements with the department store, supply and marketing cooperative, and non-staple food store here to transport Yunnan Province’s specialties here. Our Revolutionary Committee is mainly responsible for this matter. I’m from Shanghai, and I also have connections with my cousin-in-law, so I was sent here.”
"Oh, so that's what happened. Did you come back by yourself?"
Knowing that nothing was wrong, Aunt Lu was relieved and her mind cleared up.
"No, there are four of us in total. The other three went to the flea market to find some bargains and didn't come."
Thinking of their excited expressions, Lu Shuqi chuckled. He wondered what they might find, but each one seemed full of confidence.
"Alright, son, take a break, then go see your grandparents. Mom will make you something delicious. Can you stay at home tonight?"
Looking at his mother's expectant eyes, Lu Shuqi swallowed his words of refusal. He was the only son in the family, and his parents were becoming increasingly dependent on him. However, he didn't know when he would be able to return to the city.
"Sigh, sigh, Mom's going to cook."
Lu Shuqi blinked back the tears in her eyes, calmed herself down, picked up her things, and went to see her grandparents, as well as the things her sister-in-law had brought for them.
"Mom, I'm going to visit Grandpa and Grandma first, then I'll come back and cook with you. I've learned to cook simple dishes now, so you and Dad can try them."
"My son is so amazing, then Mom has to have a good taste of him later."
Just you wait and see!
This child, where did he learn all that? He's got it all so well. Aunt Lu was overjoyed to hear this.
Lu Shuqi gently knocked on her grandfather's door, and soon, the sound of footsteps approaching came from afar.
Who is it?
"Grandma, it's me, Shuqi."
With a snap, the door opened.
"Shuqi, why are you back? Come in, come in quickly."
Grandma Lu happily took her grandson's hand and kept stroking it.
"Shuqi, what brings you back?"
Lu Shuqi explained the reason clearly to save the elderly from worrying. She also mentioned the situation of Shurui's family, especially Pingping and An'an, knowing that their grandparents were concerned.
"Okay, work hard, you'll be back someday, don't be discouraged."
Grandpa Lu has a long-term vision; he gave instructions to each of his grandchildren, and whether they listen or not is up to them.
"Yes, I know, I will definitely come back."
After staying for a while, Lu Shuqi left her grandfather's house and returned to her own. In the kitchen, her mother's arm, wielding the spatula, was filled with joy, as if one could hear a cheerful melody playing.
"Mom, let me show you what I can do. Try it and see how it tastes."
The mother and daughter were busy in the kitchen when the doorbell rang. Lu Shuqi came out and saw that his father and younger sister had returned.
"Dad, Shuyun, you're back?"
"Books and chess?"
"elder brother!"
When family members meet, their excitement is palpable, and tears well up in their eyes.
"What, what..."
Upon seeing his son, Uncle Lu was also extremely excited.
Lu Shuqi explained again, telling his father and sister to wash their hands and eat.
Wow, bro, you can cook now? That's amazing!
"tasty!"
Lu Shuqi felt very happy listening to her parents and younger sister's praise.
After dinner, we chatted for a long time until we were so sleepy that we kept yawning, and then we reluctantly went back to our rooms to sleep.
The next day, when Lu Shuqi woke up, his mother had already prepared the meal, all of which were his favorite dishes.
"Son, come and eat. You didn't eat well on the train. Mom made a few dishes for you to eat, and I'll take some with you later so your colleagues can try them. They haven't come over for a meal yet. Get along well with your colleagues and don't have any conflicts. They can help you out if you need anything. Also, visit your cousin and his wife more often. Relatives only stay close if they visit each other regularly; otherwise, the relationship will become distant..."
Listening to my mother's nagging makes me feel so happy.
"Mom, I understand. We might have to come here more often for business trips in the future, so I'll try to come back more often."
"Oh, oh, that's good."
No matter how reluctant I am, it's time to leave.
"Shuqi, these are your favorite pan-fried buns. Take them with you; they're still warm."
Lu Shuqi's father got up early and went to queue up. He finally managed to buy some, just so his son could taste the flavors of his hometown.
"Okay, I'll take it with me. Dad, Mom, please take care of yourselves at home and don't worry about me. I'm doing very well at work now, and I enjoy it. While I'm still young, I want to do something meaningful and strive to make you proud."
"Waaah... Okay, we're all fine!"
Holding back his tears, Lu Shuqi carried his bags and walked out of the house without looking back, afraid that his parents would see his tear-streaked face.
"Son, try to come back as soon as possible."
"Waaah, waaah..."
Lu Shuqi wiped away her tears, boarded the tram, and went to meet up with Wang Wenye and the others.
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