Unlike the last time they went to the provincial capital, when they traveled light, this time they returned with a bunch of bags, large and small, on their backs and in their arms. Cheng Maixiang swore that no matter what her mother Cheng said, she would never carry so many cumbersome things again.
As for Fang Xiaoyan, there is no need to mention her.
Even though Cheng Maixiang told her that the Lin family had everything they needed and that she only needed to bring some clothes to change into, her parents still packed a lot of things for her, as if she would never come back.
The five people were staggering with the luggage, which also diluted the sadness of parting with their loved ones. Except for Yingying who cried and said goodbye to Qiaomai as usual, the other four did not breathe a sigh of relief until they were seated on the bus.
The car started to move slowly. Yingying waved desperately through the window glass. Fang Xiaoyan also stuck her head out of the window and waved goodbye to her parents, "Mom and Dad, let's go back!"
"Xiaoyan, don't be sad. Wait two months, when I have summer vacation, we will come back again." Cheng Maixiang was afraid that she would feel reluctant to leave home suddenly, so she hurried to comfort her.
Fang Xiaoyan didn't feel uncomfortable for too long. Before long, she was looking at the scenery outside the window with great interest, with a smile on her face.
Moreover, the bus was bumpy all the way. Cheng Maixiang was afraid that Fang Xiaoyan would get carsick, so she prepared a paper bag for her. Unexpectedly, she was full of energy throughout the journey and did not feel any discomfort at all.
They soon arrived at the provincial capital, and Wei Lingcheng sent a car to pick them up as usual, but today Wei Lingcheng happened to be on a business trip and couldn't come in person.
The three of them got off the car at the Lin family mansion. The driver helped to deliver the heavy luggage into the house, and then drove away with Lin Qingwan and Yingying.
"Wow, Sister Maizi, your house is so big! It's bigger than our village brigade headquarters!" Fang Xiaoyan was blinded by the Lin family's mansion and kept exclaiming.
Cheng Maixiang smiled and led her to the second courtyard, then opened the door to the guest room. "You'll live here from now on. The northernmost room is the bathroom, and the dining room is next door."
Fang Xiaoyan stared at the guest room in amazement. The room was a full 30 square meters. There was a single bed with a light blue bed sheet and a quilt of the same color on top. Opposite it was a half-worn wooden wardrobe.
Cheng Maixiang picked up Fang Xiaoyan's luggage and walked into the guest room. Fang Xiaoyan finally reacted and quickly grabbed the bag from Cheng Maixiang's hand, "Sister Maizi, I can do it myself. How can I ask you to help me carry things?"
Cheng Maixiang didn't fight with her and said with a smile, "Put your things in order first. If you need anything else, just tell me and I'll buy it for you."
Fang Xiaoyan shook her head like a rattle. "No, no, this is great. I've never lived in such a nice house at home."
She was telling the truth. Not to mention the Fang family, even the former landlords probably didn't have such a good house.
"Okay, then you clean up and take a break, then we'll eat."
Fang Xiaoyan heard her say that and quickly volunteered, "Sister Maizi, do you want to cook? Let me help you!"
Her parents had told her that when living in someone else's home, she should be tactful and eager to do work, and not wait for others to serve her like a young lady. She had heard them so many times that her ears were callused.
She is not such a heartless person. Sister Maizi kindly gave her a place to live, but she still acted arrogantly. She is really a piece of shit.
"No need," Cheng Maixiang said with a smile, "We've been in the car for a long time and everyone is tired. Your brother-in-law is going to buy some buns and porridge. Let's just make do with a meal. Although they say that you should eat dumplings when you go out, I really don't have the energy to be particular about these things right now."
"Steamed buns and porridge are also good." Fang Xiaoyan didn't care about those rural rules. "Sister Maizi, I saw you brought some clothes from the clothing workshop. After dinner, I will pack them for you!"
"Okay, let's clean up together after dinner."
Fang Xiaoyan originally called Lin Jiayu "Brother Lin", but Lin Jiayu asked her to call him brother-in-law. Cheng Maixiang knew that he was trying to avoid suspicion. Calling him brother-in-law meant that Fang Xiaoyan was on her side and had nothing to do with him.
Cheng Maixiang carried a large box of clothes and took Fang Xiaoyan into the renovated clothing store. As soon as they stepped in, Fang Xiaoyan stayed there for a long time.
"Sister Maizi, how did you make the house so beautiful? I have never seen such a beautiful place in my dreams!" Fang Xiaoyan looked at the house stupidly, and even had a silly idea in her mind that this house might be for gods to live in.
"It looks good, doesn't it?" Cheng Maixiang was also a little proud. "Your brother-in-law and I spent a lot of time making this. We are just waiting to give everyone a surprise when the store opens."
Fang Xiaoyan nodded vigorously. She was afraid that all girls would like such a beautiful place. At least she fell in love with this place at first sight and was willing to live here for the rest of her life.
"Come, I'll teach you how to hang clothes."
Cheng Maixiang took out a wooden hanger that someone had made, unfolded a light yellow dress, put the hanger in from the hem of the dress, and pulled out the hook from the collar.
Fang Xiaoyan followed her example, propped up her matched clothes with hangers, and then hung the clothes high with a hanging rod.
The two of them worked for more than an hour before they hung all the clothes in the designated places.
The entire clothing store suddenly became lively. Fang Xiaoyan clapped her hands and laughed, "Sister Maizi, as soon as this clothing store opens, I'm afraid it will be packed with people."
"I'll give you my good wishes."
Cheng Maixiang asked with a smile, "You just arrived in the provincial capital. Do you want to go out for a walk tomorrow? If not, ask your brother-in-law to take you."
"No, Sister Maizi, didn't you say in the car that the clothing store isn't ready yet? You have to go to school tomorrow, so if there's anything I can do, leave it to me. Even if you want to go shopping, you have to wait until the clothing store is ready."
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