"Let's go back then. I'm really tired. I'm exhausted from playing."
Yu Jiu quite enjoyed riding the little train, taking it about 10 trips, and had a good time. In the end, the family of four, except for Xu Zijiang, were all exhausted. They rushed home by bus and were too lazy to even wash up. They just changed into clean clothes, washed their faces, and went straight to bed. They slept until 8 or 9 pm before getting up to eat and take a shower.
On the second day, the family of four decided not to go out and planned to rest at home to recharge. However, Xu Zijiang received a call from Gouzi, who said he wanted to come over for a visit. They were letting them know in advance and asked Xu Zijiang to remember to pick them up at the train station.
Xu Zijiang naturally agreed, and then returned to discuss it with Yu Jiu.
"Gouzi and his friends said they're coming to stay for a few days. Do you think we should find them a place to stay outside, or move Yuanyuan and An'an to our room so they can squeeze in with us?"
"Why don't we just squeeze in here? It'll be easier for us to talk and chat, and it'll be more comfortable if we stay elsewhere. Besides, the four of us can sleep in one bed, and Zhang Yan and the others can too. There's no need for us to go out and find another place to stay."
When they arrive, we'll take them out to play. There are still many places we haven't been to yet, so we'll go there together.
Yu Jiu suggested that they, Gouzi, and Zhang Yan's family were all family. Living together would be more lively, and there was no need to be distant.
“That makes sense. Then let them all stay at home. They can eat at home the first day, rest for one night, and then we can take them out to play and eat out the next day.”
The two of them agreed on this, and Gouzi's parents did not come along. It wasn't that they didn't want to see the world, but they didn't know how Yu Jiu and Yu Jiu were doing here. Although they said everything was fine, the two old people were still worried about their life here, so they didn't dare to come and cause them trouble.
Dog and his friends are young people, so they're going over to have some fun and see if the two of them are really doing well. If they are, they can come over again next time they have the chance.
Gouzi called Xu Zijiang to arrange a time, then immediately bought tickets and came over, arriving on the third day. This morning, Xu Zijiang went to the train station to wait for them.
"team leader!"
Upon seeing Xu Zijiang from afar, Gouzi excitedly shouted, and Zhang Yan, along with her two children, was also very excited and eagerly responded.
"Where is Yu Jiu? Why don't I see her, An'an, and Yuanyuan?"
"They're waiting for you at home. They were supposed to come pick you up too, but they took An'an and Yuanyuan to the zoo and amusement park a few days ago and got too tired. They were having too much fun and didn't notice the two kids, which made them tired."
He was listless for a while after coming back, but An'an is almost fully recovered. It's just that Yuanyuan is still young and doesn't have much energy. He didn't want to go out today, so we'll let Yu Jiu stay home with them. I'll come pick you up."
Xu Zi explained with a smile, taking the luggage from Gouzi's hands to help him carry it.
"You're exhausted. Have you taken him to the vet? Kids never seem to get tired when they're playing. My son is the same. Last month, he went fishing in the river with the dog. They didn't catch a single fish, but they got too tired from playing and the water was cold. On the way back, he caught a cold from the wind and was sick for several days. It really made me angry. The dog is a father now, and he's still so unreliable!"
As Zhang Yan spoke, she glared fiercely at Gouzi, who guiltily touched the tip of his nose.
"I know I was wrong, don't I? I've already said I won't take him fishing anymore."
"But I still want to go play!"
Dog Egg was rather unwilling to give up. Catching fish was so much fun, and you could even play in the water.
"Stop playing around! Don't you dare learn from your dad! I'll send you to school next year too, so you can learn from An'an. An'an has already been in first grade twice, and you still can't read a single word!"
Zhang Yan also gave her eldest son a flick on the forehead, feeling disappointed in him. Her eldest son was just like his father—clever and lively, but he just wouldn't do anything productive.
"How can that be the same!"
"Alright, alright, we've finally managed to get out and play for a while, so stop scolding Gou Dan. I think Gou Dan is an obedient child, and there's no rush for him to go to school. People in our area start school later."
Xu Zijiang smoothed things over, patting Gou Dan and Gou Zai on the head each, and then took them home. This time, they didn't take the bus. Xu Zijiang borrowed a small truck, which could seat people. He could have borrowed a car to fit them all, but cars were hard to find, and he couldn't find anyone to borrow one for the time being, so he simply borrowed the truck for now.
Since they're acquaintances anyway, it's not beneath me to pick them up in a truck; they used to drive tractors when they were in the team.
An'an had been waiting at home. As soon as she heard the voice, she immediately recognized that it was her dad bringing Uncle Gouzi and the others back. She immediately ran out with her short legs, calling out loudly.
"Dad, Uncle Gouzi, Aunt Yan!"
"Woof woof woof!"
Upon seeing familiar faces, even Greyhound barked a few times, wagging its tail and lining the streets in welcome. Yu Jiu, hearing the noise, also came out carrying Yuan Yuan. After nearly half a year apart, the two were overjoyed to see each other again.
"We've finally arrived. Was the journey smooth? Come in and rest for a while. You must be exhausted. I see that Gou Dan and Gou Zai have both lost weight, but they've grown a lot taller."
Yu Jiu greeted them with a smile, and Zhang Yan also came up carrying the puppy, giving Yu Jiu a big hug.
"Long time no see! I missed you so much! I'm so bored without you in the team! Nobody talks to me!"
Zhang Yan's voice choked with emotion, she seemed to miss Yu Jiu terribly. Yu Jiu, also moved, her eyes slightly red, patted Zhang Yan's back to comfort her.
"We've seen it now, and besides, we often write letters and make phone calls, so there's no one to chat with."
The two entered the room while talking, intending to sit down and have a proper chat. Xu Zijiang was responsible for welcoming Gouzi in, while Gou Dan was already playing with An An. The two had been playmates since childhood, and although they hadn't seen each other for half a year, they weren't estranged and quickly became friends.
Moreover, An'an had only been back from the zoo and amusement park a few days ago, and hadn't forgotten how much fun they had. She immediately started telling Gou Dan about it with great enthusiasm. She also told him about what happened at school. The two chattered away as if they had endless things to say. Gou Dan listened with great envy and immediately said...
"I want to go to the zoo and the amusement park too!"
"You think you're so great, huh? What did I tell you before we came? If you don't behave, I won't take you out next time!"
Zhang Yan threatened and intimidated him. After all, Gou Dan is all grown up now, and he's at the age where everyone hates him. He's incredibly naughty, and Zhang Yan has a headache just trying to manage him every day. She can't control him at all without some threats and intimidation. On the other hand, her younger son is still young and well-behaved, and he's not much harder to coax than Yuan Yuan.
"I want to go too! I want to go too! I've never been to a zoo or amusement park before. When I go back and tell the villagers, they'll be so envious!"
Wow, this little brat is quite vain, Yu Jiu smiled.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely take you out to have fun. As long as you behave, we can go anywhere."
"That's wonderful, thank you Aunt Yu! I knew Aunt Yu was the best!"
Once he achieved his goal, Gou Dan became incredibly sweet-talking and quite clever. Zhang Yan shook her head, too lazy to bother with him anymore, and told him to let him play by himself and not disturb the adults' conversation.
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