Xia Jin had never bought gifts for her elders, nor had she ever interacted with them. Her living environment meant that she knew nothing about these things. No one taught her, and she could only explore on her own bit by bit.
Xia Jin looked around but couldn't find it, so he asked the salesperson again. The salesperson said that they only had vanishing cream. Xia Jin thought it was better to have it than not, so he bought a few boxes.
The two people behind bought a lot of nutritional supplements and food suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. Xia Jin even didn't miss out on the milk candy and packed a big bag for them.
The two of them brought bags of various sizes to the guesthouse. Gu Jingmo accompanied Xia Jin to sort the things one by one, and packed the items for each person first. The two of them deliberately bought a few more things because people in the countryside get married early nowadays. Xia Jin was afraid that her cousins would have married and had children, and when she went there for the first time, others would have gifts but they didn't, which would be detrimental to family harmony.
It is better to buy more than not to have anything. Secretary Zhao had not told Xia Jin and the others before whether the two cousins had wives and children.
In the morning, Gu Jingmo loaded all the things Xia Jin had prepared into the car, and the entire trunk was stuffed full. Of course, Xia Jin's luggage was still in the guesthouse and she didn't take it with her. Xia Jin planned to come back and stay there in the afternoon.
After all, Secretary Zhao told me that the house in Xia Minye Village was very small, and I didn't know if there was a room for me to sleep in. It would be better to just sleep in the guesthouse to avoid trouble.
After Xia Jin and the others got in the car, Xiao Wu drove the car along the country roads with familiarity. It had snowed before, and the snow melted in some places and became muddy, while other places were covered with a thick layer of ice. They had to be extra careful when driving and drive as slowly as possible to prevent the car from slipping and causing accidents.
Xia Jin could only describe the whole journey as dizzying, so dizzying that he almost vomited his breakfast.
This time, Xiao Wu drove the car directly into the village. Some people who were chatting outside saw a car driving into the village and looked over to see whose house it was going to and who had such a rich relative.
Although the adults were very interested in the cars, they were embarrassed to get too close and just discussed them on the side. However, the children did not have such concerns. They ran over excitedly when they saw the cars, ran around them, and some children even pressed their faces against the glass to look inside.
Since none of the four knew the location of Xia Minye's house, they had no choice but to stop the car and ask the villagers for directions.
Xiao Wu stopped the car, Secretary Zhao opened the door and got out, walked to the group of people chatting under the tree, and asked for directions. Xia Jin watched from the car as Secretary Zhao said a few words over there. Those people looked very surprised, and then an old lady pointed it in the direction.
After Secretary Zhao got the answer he wanted, he quickly ran into the car and said to Xiao Wu, "Let's go. You drive forward first. When we get to the intersection, I'll tell you where to turn."
Xiao Wu started the car. The children who were surrounding the car did not disperse after seeing the car start. Instead, they ran after the car.
Xia Jin looked back from the car and saw not only the children but also the people who were chatting there. Xia Jin turned around and said, "Brother Zhao, what did you say to them just now that surprised them?"
Secretary Zhao said as he looked at the road, "They thought about everyone in the village and wondered whose house this car might be going to, but they only missed your father. After all, everyone knows about your father and his family. But we just happened to be going to your father's house. How could they not be surprised?"
Xia Jin sighed and said, "If they follow us here, we'll definitely be surrounded by onlookers. In less than an hour, the news that Xia Minye's daughter, who left with his wife, has returned will spread throughout Xiajiadianzi Village."
"Alas, I don't want to be watched like a monkey."
Xiao Wu said, "Miss Xia, these people are nothing. After you recognize your relatives, your father will introduce you to your relatives. Let me tell you, the aunts and uncles at home are the most terrifying."
Secretary Zhao smiled and said, "I'm always afraid of them. The first thing they say when we meet is always, 'Tengfei, how old are you this year? Do you have a wife?' It's so annoying."
Xia Jin smiled and said, "It's not that scary, but I'm not afraid of being urged to get married. Your Master Gu is here. Who would dare to introduce someone to someone when he goes there?"
Secretary Zhao said, "That's right, Miss Xia, you and Mr. Gu are a couple. Unlike me, who is alone, I am most afraid of going home. Miss Xia has arrived. The villagers said that this is the place. The old house on the left is Xia Minye's home."
Xiao Wu stopped the car, and Xia Jin looked carefully at the house outside through the car window. The house in the slum where Xia Jin lived after being kicked out of his stepfather's house was already old, and this house was even worse than the one over there.
The overall look is dilapidated, and it looks even more dire compared to the houses in front, behind, and on both sides of it. After all, it is a decades-old house.
Xia Jin stopped Secretary Zhao and the others from opening the car door, took a deep breath and said, "Let me take a break first and get ready. Also, are my clothes for today okay?"
Gu Jingmo looked at the nervous Xia Jin and said soothingly, "It looks great, don't be nervous. If you are nervous, let's go back first and come back when you are ready."
Xia Jin said, "No, I'll be there soon." After waiting for a while, Xia Jin shook Gu Jingmo's hand and said, "Let's go, go down."
Secretary Zhao and the others followed him down. Secretary Zhao opened the door for Xia Jin, then walked to the back with Xiao Wu and asked, "Miss Xia, are we going to move these things down now?"
Xia Jin had just gotten out of the car and was dazed at the crowd of people following him. When he heard Secretary Zhao calling him Yu, Xia Jin said, "Just move to the door."
Just as Xia Jin was about to move forward, a little boy grabbed her clothes. Xia Jin looked down at the little boy, who pulled her clothes and said, "Sister, you are so beautiful. Did you come here by car?"
Xia Jin smiled and said, "Thank you, you are very cute too. Here is some candy for you." Then he took out a few pieces of White Rabbit milk candy from his pocket and handed them to the children surrounding him.
Gu Jingmo got out of the car and walked around to Xia Jin's side. Looking at Xia Jin who was hesitating, he said, "Come on, I'll go in with you. It's okay. Your father must miss you very much. Don't worry."
Xia Jin smiled and looked up and said, "I'm not too nervous now, just a little bit."
The direction Gu Jingmo was standing was exactly the direction Xia Jin and the others came from. When Xia Jin looked up at Gu Jingmo, her face was completely exposed to the crowd.
Some of these newly married women may not recognize Xia Jin's face, but men and women who are about the same age as Liu Xiu, as well as the elderly can recognize Xia Jin's face.
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