Yang Yufen spent a day visiting the Summer Palace with Professor Wen and his group. She was initially worried that she wouldn't get along with a group of intellectuals, but she found that everyone was actually very easy to get along with.
When they encountered the craftsmen repairing the buildings in the Summer Palace, they noticed Yang Yufen's interest and stopped for a long time, letting her watch and chat with them.
After a day of sightseeing, Yang Yufen felt much more relaxed.
"You really enjoy the carpenter's work. You watch so intently, and you even try to help."
"I was used to seeing these things when I was a child, and they're all in my head. I can't help but think about them now."
Yang Yufen answered with a smile.
"If you like, you can come and visit often. Whether it's Niannian or Xianjun, their work permits allow them to enter anytime. I can help you get a permit later. Staying at home all day is so boring. Not only the Summer Palace, but there are many ancient buildings in Beijing. You can go and see them whenever you have time."
The more Professor Wen talked, the more feasible it seemed. In the past, the children had always been taken care of by their mother-in-law, but now that the children are older and have their own friends, and they go to school during the day, the mother-in-law can't always be around the children waiting for them to come home.
"Mom, you're back. Hello, mother-in-law."
Shen Xianjun was sweeping the yard.
"Hmm, Xianjun is at home. Where's Niannian?"
"Niannian is inside the house."
Shen Xianjun stepped forward and took the vegetable basket from Yang Yufen's hands.
"I'm going to talk to Niannian."
Professor Wen nodded slightly when he saw Shen Xianjun's actions.
"I'm also going to check on the chickens in the backyard."
Yang Yufen still misses home even after being away for a day.
"Mom, I've fed the chickens, swept the chicken coop, watered the vegetables in the backyard, and pulled up all the weeds. You can rest for a bit while I get you some water. The kids will be back to eat in a little while."
Shen Xianjun quickly recounted what he had done that day.
Yang Yufen looked at the water that was placed in front of her, took a sip, and added sugar.
"Have we had guests?"
Yang Yufen was suspicious.
"No? Why do you ask that, Mom? Oh right, didn't you say you were going back? It's been approved. We'll pack up tonight and go back the day after tomorrow. I've arranged everything at home. I've asked Aunt Wang to help look after the house. My son, Niannian, will talk to his mother-in-law and ask her to help take care of things for a few days."
"Yes, that's fine. When the child is a little older, you should still take the child back to pay respects."
With one thing settled in her mind, Yang Yufen felt even better. She raised her hand and took another sip of water; it was so sweet.
Why are you making sugar water when there are no guests coming over?
Reluctant to throw it away, Yang Yufen put the sugar water down.
"I prepared this especially for you because I was thinking you'd be out all day and come back."
Shen Xianjun glanced at the half-eaten bowl of sugar water.
"Could it be that I didn't put in enough sugar?"
"It's almost too sweet to drink, and you still think it's not enough? You've already poured the whole candy jar in there. Take it inside and share it with the kids later."
Yang Yufen felt somewhat helpless.
However, since she's going back the day after tomorrow, she needs to pack her things properly. She needs to buy some things tomorrow and ask Guixiang if there's anything she can help bring back.
"oh."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
