The old man persuaded Lin Shufang, and Xiaozhu also expressed his desire to go out and see the world with his master. Although Lin Shufang has not yet expressed her opinion, her mind has already softened, but she has not yet given in.
The real turning point that made her relent was Pipi's sudden return.
Lin Shufang still hadn't given in by evening, and she wasn't in the mood to cook. She made dumplings for Xiaozhu and Ye Qingqing, and just made some noodles for the others—plain vegetarian noodles, take it or leave it.
Halfway through the meal, Pipi, who hadn't been home for many years, suddenly flew back through the window. It was the first time the little pig had met Pipi, but they greeted each other affectionately, as if they were old friends who had known each other for years.
Ye Qingqing was also very happy and shared her dumplings with Pipi. Pipi had accompanied her through the most difficult years, and in her heart, Pipi held a unique place, just as important as Lu Mo.
Pipi didn't grow much bigger, but its feathers became darker and shinier, making it look particularly energetic.
"Where have you been gallivanting off to? You haven't come back for so many years, I've missed you so much! You must have a lover out there, you heartless bastard..." Ye Qingqing muttered to herself as she watched Pipi eat dumplings.
"You've already had two kids with that man, and you still won't let me find a few lovers outside? Is there any more dumplings? I'm starving!" Pipi devoured a plate of dumplings in a flash, still wanting more.
The little pig quickly poured his dumplings into the plate as well. Pipi ate them without any politeness, his sharp beak eating faster than a dog's. Lin Shufang suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Although she didn't know Pipi's origin, she knew that Qingqing's myna bird was of great importance, like a mythical beast guarding her home. With Pipi around, she felt much more at ease.
Lin Shufang cooked another big pot of dumplings, and this time Lu Mo and Zhu Zi both got some, which was thanks to Pipi.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Pipi preened his glossy feathers and said to Ye Qingqing, "Don't worry, it's good to let this little guy go out and have a look around. With me with him, that guy won't dare to do anything to your son."
Ye Qingqing was finally at ease. With Pipi by her side, she was completely at ease. She knew that it would be good for the little pig to travel, but she was still worried. If she hadn't been pregnant, she would have gone with him herself. Now that Pipi was there, she felt at ease.
Lin Shufang also agreed, and Zhu Zi planned to take Xiao Zhu out in a couple of days. He needed to buy some things in the next couple of days.
Two days passed quickly, and Zhu Zi was about to leave with Xiao Zhu. This trip would probably last until the Chinese New Year. Ye Qingqing would go and say hello to the kindergarten. Xiao Zhu's enrollment would continue, and they would ask for a long leave of absence. Private schools are easy to talk to; all you have to do is pay the fees.
"If my son comes back thinner, you better watch out," Ye Qingqing warned.
Zhu Zi ignored her, nodded to Lu Mo, and set off with the little pig in his beat-up SUV. He said their first stop would be the nearby mountains, and when the little pig was a bit older, he would take him to deep forests like Changbai Mountain or the Ten Thousand Mountains.
Pipi flew into the car and perched on the pig's shoulder, creating an inexplicably harmonious scene.
As the car slowly disappeared, Ye Qingqing's eyes stung, and she couldn't help but cry. Her son had never left her side since he was born, and now that he had suddenly been gone for more than half a year, she felt as if her heart had been hollowed out. She felt uneasy all over and wished she could go and bring her son back right now.
Lin Shufang was in tears; with her grandson gone, she felt like half her soul was gone, and her heart ached.
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