Just as Jianjun and his family had expected, the news spread the moment they left the village.
“Look, it seems like the Guo family has all left. They said they’re going back to their hometown.”
"Going back to your hometown, will you ever come back?"
"What kind of question is that? Of course they're coming back. They said they wanted to go back and visit, since Grandma Guo and Grandpa Guo haven't been back for decades."
"Aren't they from here? How come their hometown is so far away? I thought they were all locals."
“You’ve just married into this family; they all came here years ago.”
"Oh, don't even mention it. Those were such tough times. I don't even know what my parents look like anymore."
“I think the Guo family has become rich. Just imagine how much it would cost to go there, not to mention the cost of the train ticket.”
"And did you see what they were carrying? They haven't seen their families for so long, they might have to give them some money later."
“You’re right. There’s money everywhere. I see they also took a lot of food. Look, the whole family can barely carry it all.”
"That's right. Their family is doing well. Back then, many people from our village came in the same way, but now they're the only ones who can go back and visit."
"Hey, do you think their family is so rich that they can just leave whenever they want? Jianjun's family has so many children, and they're all in school."
"Where did all of this come from?"
"Who knows? I wouldn't know either, right?"
The rumors circulating in the village are getting more and more outrageous; all sorts of things are being said, but without exception, everyone seems to be envious.
Jianjun and Tingting are not the same as before. They are no longer afraid of people's curiosity or what they might say.
They have everything under control now, and they will never be so passive again.
"Dad, Mom, if you're tired, take a good rest. We've got these things under our care, they won't get lost."
"Okay, I'll take a nap. I'm getting old, I can't stay up all night anymore."
"The journey is still long, so we need to rest well. Otherwise, we won't have any energy when we get off the bus, and we'll be carrying so much stuff that we won't be able to lift it at all."
"Guo Dabao, are you feeling any better? You should get some rest too."
"Third Uncle, I'm fine now, I just have a cough sometimes. This is my first time on a train, so I'd better take a good look around."
"Yes, you're a sensible child. We'll start eating soon. Uncle brought a lot of delicious food."
"Yes, Uncle, my dad said the same thing back then. If it weren't for you, Third Uncle, I don't know what would have happened to me."
"How can you say such a thing, child? We're all family. If I don't help you, who will I help?"
"Just focus on getting better, and you don't need to worry about anything else."
Jianjun was also worried about the child's health. Guo Dabao was a sensible and honest child who didn't make a sound even when he was hungry.
I quickly rummaged through my pockets with Tingting for food. Today's lunch was a roast chicken, dried tofu, scallions, and soybean paste for dipping.
If there hadn't been so many people on the bus, Jianjun and Tingting would have taken out even more food.
As people smelled the delicious aroma, more and more people turned to look, after all, the food was just too good.
Guo Dabao's mouth watered at the sight of the delicious food.
"Alright, leave some for Mom and Dad to eat when they wake up. The rest can be our lunch."
“Jianjun, when we go out, we still have to come with you guys. This food is better than what we eat at home.”
"Your sister-in-law and I are really benefiting from this."
"Why talk about that? Eat up, I brought a lot of stuff this time."
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