The laughter and chatter in the carriages didn't stop until the train arrived at the station. Liu Yun and Yu Qian both felt that the train was going incredibly fast today, unlike the unbearable train journeys they used to endure.
Yu Qianhe, in particular, felt this most deeply. He had taken many train rides before, but he had never felt so comfortable and happy, and time had passed so quickly.
The train station in Xiangshi is much larger than that in Xinshi, and it also has a much higher passenger flow.
Looking at the bustling crowd, Yu's father, Yu's mother, and Liu Yun held their child tightly. After all, no matter what, the existence of human traffickers should never be underestimated, and there can be no risk to the child's safety.
Yu Qianhe led the way with the luggage. Most of the luggage had been sent by Liu Yun, and what he was carrying was mostly snacks, so there wasn't much, and Yu Qianhe could carry it all by himself.
Only the triplets and the boy-girl twins looked around, because this was the first time they had ever seen such a spectacle in their lives.
The group of people finally breathed a sigh of relief upon arriving at the courtyard, as this was the first time they had taken their child on a long trip.
The triplets and twins fell in love with the courtyard as soon as they entered. The layout of the courtyard was very similar to the riverside courtyard in Xinshi, but it was four times as big as the one in Xinshi, and even bigger. How could they not be happy?
Yu Qianhe put a lot of effort into this courtyard, and Liu Yun also brought a lot of things here.
Now the yard is full of fruit trees and flowers, with far more fruit trees than in Xinshi. She's even planted dragon fruit trees, and not only that, she's also planted a lot of tropical fruit seedlings.
Yu Qianhe didn't suspect anything, assuming that she had brought it back from Guangzhou, and simply remarked that she was quite diligent in this job.
However, it was indeed something she brought back from Guangzhou, only she brought it using her spatial ability.
Her favorite plants in the courtyard were those few hydrangeas.
It's not yet apparent, but hydrangeas begin differentiating flower buds in March, and flower buds will appear in April. The formation of flower buds usually takes one to two months before they finally bloom.
The buds of these hydrangeas are light purple and white. She also wanted blue, red, yellow, and green ones, but couldn't find them. She doesn't know how many varieties they've cultivated now. She'll definitely be able to get a few of each kind in the future.
The building is quite large. Yu Qian and her family have also tidied up the first floor. They will live on the second floor. After all, it is in the south, and the first floor is inevitably a bit damp. However, they were worried that Yu's parents would not be used to climbing stairs, since they used to live in a small courtyard. So they tidied up the first floor as well.
Although there are many rooms on the second floor, it's not enough to accommodate everyone. It would be possible to have a room for everyone if people stayed on the first floor as well.
We asked the children beforehand, and they didn't want to live alone, so we decided they would all live on the second floor.
As for waiting until the children grow up, we can always find a larger yard, demolish it, and rebuild.
Although Yu Qianhe hadn't been gone long, the house had oil and rice, and plenty of dried and preserved vegetables, but no fresh vegetables.
The group was too lazy to cook, so they decided to eat out. There were plenty of restaurants near the university town, but they didn't go anywhere else. They went to Uncle Yang's restaurant, which Liu Yun had visited before.
Yu Qianhe: "Uncle Yang, Happy New Year!"
Uncle Yang: "Happy New Year! Little Yu's wife is here too. Come in and warm up. Oh, is this the child? So cute."
Yu Qianhe: "Yes, these are my parents. My wife and her family moved here this time, and my parents came to help out. You guys call them Grandpa Yang and Grandma Yang."
The five children were very well-behaved in front of their elders: "Hello Grandpa Yang, hello Grandma Yang, Happy New Year Grandpa Yang and Grandma Yang."
Aunt Yang: "Hey! Happy New Year to you all too, you're so cute. Little sisters, come inside and sit down, it's warm inside. My dears, Grandma will make you some delicious cakes."
It was the New Year, and the restaurant had a wide variety of dishes. Since it was the first time Mr. and Mrs. Yu had come here, they were sure to treat them well.
Liu Yun: "Aunt Yang, I'd like a braised fish, a steamed pork with rice flour, a stir-fried pork with chili peppers, a stir-fried bamboo shoot with cured pork, a blood duck, a braised duck, stuffed tofu, and a stir-fried cabbage. Thank you."
Aunt Yang: "Alright! This is a sponge cake, I'm giving it to the children, so please don't refuse it."
Liu Yun: "Thank you, Aunt Yang."
"Thank you, Grandma Yang."
"Thank you, Grandma Yang."
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Aunt Yang: "So good."
Before long, more guests arrived, and Aunt Yang went to greet them again.
Liu Yun: "Dad, Mom, Uncle Yang's cooking skills are superb. He himself is a retired state-owned restaurant owner, and his ancestors even included imperial chefs."
Upon hearing that the imperial chef had been there, Father Yu immediately perked up, "Then I must have a good taste."
Everyone knew Yu's father's temperament, and they all laughed when they heard this.
The five little ones tasted the sponge cake, which must have been fresh out of the oven not long ago. It was still warm, soft, fragrant, and full of egg flavor. It also had almonds on it, and you could tell from the taste that it was loaded with ingredients.
As soon as the dishes were served, Father Yu's eyes lit up. Perhaps because they had been raised by their grandfather since childhood, the eyes of the five little ones also lit up.
The braised fish has a reddish-brown color, a rich aroma, and is tender and savory. It is slightly spicy and palatable for children, and the broth is rich and flavorful, making it a perfect dish to eat with rice.
The braised duck skin and meat were crispy and fragrant, with a rich soy sauce flavor and a lingering taste. Liu Yun had never eaten this before, so she just kept eating it.
The blood duck was a deep reddish-brown color, with a tangy, spicy, and mellow flavor. The meat was tender and flavorful. Liu Yun ate a little but still found it too spicy, while her father and Yu Qian ate quite a bit.
Steamed pork with rice flour is glutinous and fragrant because it contains sweet potato, tender but not mushy, and the rice flour is oily and flavorful, which is what Yu's mother likes.
The freshness, crispness, and sweetness of winter bamboo shoots, combined with the salty aroma of cured meat, make for a delicious winter dish.
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