Bei Nan glanced at the property certificate, then at the bankbook, and handed the documents back to Yan Xiaoqiang: "Dad, I'm your youngest son. It's my responsibility to support you and Mom in your old age. This money is for your retirement."
"No, your mother, your grandmother, and I are used to living with Nan Nan. Keep this money and use it to find me a wife and live a good life, understand?" Yan Xiaoqiang refused outright.
Bei Nan was grateful to have such good parents, but the money had to be kept by them. She pulled Yan Xiaoqiang down to sit and said, "Dad, to tell you the truth, I already have a manor, a vineyard, and countless other businesses. Two million is just two months' income for me. And once I take over the ice wine business, I'll make a fortune."
Yan Xiaoqiang was taken aback, his mind almost blank. Two million was two months' income, which meant he would earn at least one million a month. But judging from what he said about the estate, he must be doing quite well.
In just a few short years, how Bei Nan built such a large business empire? Yan Xiaoqiang had a guess in his heart, and his heart ached: "Son, I'm sorry. If I had cared for you more and scolded you less, you wouldn't have had to work so hard."
Bei Nan was a little stunned. What was her father saying? "Dad, it was my own desire to earn more money that caused this trouble. It really has nothing to do with you. You are a good father, and I also have a good mother, a good grandmother, a good brother, and a good sister."
Yan Xiaoqiang put away the money and the property certificate, determined to keep them for Bei Nan for the time being and return them to him when he needed them later: "Nan Nan has reserved a room for you in the back house. After Nan Nan gets married, we will move out and you can live in your own courtyard house."
"Who is Nan Nan marrying? Where are you moving to?" Bei Nan wondered if it might be Ye Chenming.
"Ye Chenming, have you forgotten? Ye Chen'er's cousin."
"Where is that guy now?" Bei Nan asked curiously.
“He’s a military officer now.” Yan Xiaoqiang shook his head. It’s great to have a powerful father.
Yan Beinan thought that when he returned from Mushroom Village, he would have to meet up with Ye Chenming. It had been a long time since they had seen each other, and he really missed this guy.
A familiar aroma wafted from the kitchen, and Bei Nan's stomach rumbled. She jumped up and exclaimed, "Dad, I'll go check!"
Watching Bei Nan disappear like the wind in the blink of an eye, Yan Xiaoqiang smiled. His youngest son must be missing the taste of home.
Seeing that Bei Nan had finished three large bowls of rice, and still had half a dish and soup left, everyone put down their chopsticks. How long had it been since this kid had eaten his fill?
Tie Tou was dumbfounded. This Bei Nan was usually so picky about food in the manor, saying this wasn't tasty and that had no flavor. How come he ate so much today? He secretly patted his stomach, realizing that he had eaten quite a bit himself.
Chen'er went into the kitchen and took out the steamed meat buns from the stove: "Bei Nan, Auntie said you love meat buns the most. You even lied to Xinan when you were little for meat buns."
These words reminded Yan Xiaonan and Bei Nanxinan of buying steamed buns in town. Back then, the steamed buns smelled so good. Bei Nan picked up a steamed bun, put it to her nose and smelled it. The steamed buns made by her mother were still the most fragrant, even more fragrant than those from the steamed bun shop.
As Bei Nan devoured the meat bun, she felt her tongue was intoxicated. It tasted just like it did when she was a child, just like her mother's cooking. After missing it for so many years, she finally got her wish today.
After dinner, Bei Nan pushed open the door of the last room and felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity. His own room in Mushroom Village was decorated in the same way, and even the bedding on the bed vaguely resembled what it used to be.
Touching the spotless table and smelling the sun-kissed scent on the quilt, Bei Nan felt incredibly warm inside. He asked his mother what she was thinking and what she was remembering, but she could not see her son and could only hear her mother's sighs.
The night was deep and all was quiet. Bei Nan slept very soundly that night. After so many years, she finally knew what it felt like to be at ease. She loved this feeling so much. Bei Nan, who never stayed in bed, hugged her blanket and didn't want to get up. She really wanted to sleep a little longer.
"Third Brother, there's egg drop porridge! If you don't get up soon, there won't be any left to eat," Yan Xiaonan's voice came from outside.
Egg drop porridge! Bei Nan jumped up, quickly dressed, and rushed to the washroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. Her movements were even faster than during military training. In the time it took Yan Xiaonan to eat a few bites of porridge, Bei Nan was already sitting at the kitchen table, picking up a bowl of egg drop porridge and eating it.
Seeing Bei Nan's anxious expression, Cuihua quietly wiped away her tears again. Poor child, how much suffering he has endured outside.
Yan Xiaonan understood. In her previous life, she had read online that wealthy tycoons liked to eat cornbread and pickled vegetables for breakfast. It turned out they were missing their hometown.
Yan Xiaoqiang took Bei Nan, Xinan, and Tie Ge to the train station to pick up goods. Ye Chen'er accompanied Sheng Lijuan to work at the furniture factory. Cuihua took Grandma and Fu Qingping to open the clothing store. Yan Xiaonan and Ye Huixian went to the post office.
The bustling courtyard suddenly fell silent. Little Deer's wet eyes were filled with confusion. Where did they go? Why was I always left alone to look after the house?
After receiving Ye Huixian's telegram, Yan Ge went to find Hao Ge. He wanted to complete the mission as soon as possible, then go to Chuncheng to see his parents, and then go to Beijing to spend the New Year with his grandmother and the others.
At the same time, Dongnan also received a telegram from Yan Xiaonan, asking them to go to the capital later. It turned out that they were going to come back once and then go to the capital with their whole family.
Xuemei was overjoyed. She had already packed up many things that she couldn't take with her and moved them to her old home in Mushroom Village. The school would take over the house and furniture there in a couple of days. The transfer procedures for Southeast had also been completed, and she was just waiting for the person who wanted to borrow the house to come and sign the contract.
Xuemei took Nannan's advice and signed a lease for one year, or at most two years. She also specifically stated that the rent would follow market prices, because rents increase every year, but it's not that obvious yet.
The tenant was a little unhappy, but if she didn't sign it this way, Xuemei would have to find someone else to rent the house. This house was in a good location, an excellent place for both business and residence. Seeing that Xuemei's attitude was very firm, the tenant quickly snatched the contract and signed his name.
After the contract was signed, Xuemei carried a basket on her back, picked up Fubao, and Dongnan also took his luggage and bedding, heading towards Mushroom Village. Before getting on the bus, Dongnan glanced at the county town and silently said in his heart, "Goodbye, the place that nurtured me."
When Tang Xiaoling saw Xuemei and Dongnan returning with Fubao and their luggage, she wondered if Dongnan had lost his job at the school. The furniture factory had closed down, so the school must have closed down too. It was pitiful; Dongnan was unemployed. How would the child and Xuemei survive?
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