It was just the time when most families had finished their dinner, but at Xishuiyuan, because He Jiuniang was busy and her children came home from school late, they ate a little later, and were only just starting to eat at this time.
That's right, all the kids in the family came. Besides the few who are studying, there were also Lu Xiaoyang, Lianhua, and Youya. They came along to do business together.
He Jiu Niang found a good academy for the children who were studying, and the children continued to go to and from school together every day, while Lianhua and the others were placed in different branches to study.
Youya is quite dependent on Lianhua. He wanted to work in the same shop with her, but He Jiuniang refused, saying that if she wanted to grow, she had to learn to be independent. After the club was built in a while, they could all go to the club to help out. In the meantime, they should learn skills first.
When He Jiuniang sent them there, she didn't say they were her own children, and she forbade them to call her aunt in public. In short, she couldn't let anyone know their relationship so that they could get special treatment.
For the first few days, the children were all dejected. It was really difficult for newcomers to integrate into a group, especially in such a competitive shop where everyone was in a state of intense competition. If they wanted to learn something, they could only survive in the cracks.
Youya even cried, saying that the people in the shop bullied her, taking advantage of her young age to oppress her without any regard for her feelings.
Although He Jiuniang felt sorry for her, she was determined to help her grow and adapt on her own. In just a few days, she really did get the hang of it.
Because Youya knew that no matter what, He Jiuniang wouldn't help. Crying wouldn't help, so she could only find a solution herself. If she couldn't solve it, she would join in!
At this time, everyone sat in the courtyard eating, chatting as they ate, creating a lively atmosphere.
Those who study listen to those who run businesses talk about the exciting and interesting things happening in their shops, while those who run businesses listen to those who study talk about the new things they've learned. This can be considered a round of learning, which is very helpful for their growth.
At the end of each topic, He Jiuniang would have someone give a summary, discussing the gains and losses of the people involved, and then discussing solutions. This made the meal even slower.
Everyone was chatting enthusiastically when Gou'er asked in a low voice, "Mommy, when is Daddy coming back? I've been here for several days, and Daddy still hasn't come back."
He pouted, a little disappointed. He had hoped his father would take them horseback riding, but he didn't know when that would be.
"If you miss your father, you can write him a letter later. He'll definitely come back soon after he sees it."
He Jiuniang patted her son's head and sighed inwardly. Not to mention her son, she was also looking forward to Lu Baichuan's return soon.
Since realizing her feelings, she missed him more than ever, wanted to see him, and wanted him to know how she felt.
"Okay! I'll write a letter to Father after I finish eating!"
The dog readily agreed and continued listening to its older siblings. When it encountered something it didn't understand, it would actively ask questions until it understood.
Just then, Yue Mei rushed over and whispered a few words in He Jiu Niang's ear. He Jiu Niang was stunned for a moment, her expression turning somewhat unpleasant, but she quickly composed herself and said, "You guys eat first, I'm going out for a bit."
The group of kids didn't think it was a big deal and didn't pay much attention, continuing to talk about their own things.
He Jiuniang hurried to the door, and the messenger who came to deliver the message also looked anxious.
"What happened?"
"I don't know the specifics. Second Master has already left with his brothers. He asked me to come and pick up my sister-in-law. He said that if she is willing to go, I will bring another person to escort her to Jinzhou."
No one knows the specifics, all that is known is that Lu Baichuan is in trouble, and the most important thing now is to rush to Jinzhou to find him.
"Okay, I'll pack up and leave, but I don't need your escort. You can go about your business and don't worry about me. I have my own way."
He Jiuniang immediately made a decision: if she went with them, she might miss her chance, and she would have to go much faster by herself.
The man hesitated for a moment: "But Second Master instructed..."
Now that the boss is in danger, if they still can't protect his wife, how can they explain it to the boss?
"No buts. You can go back now. I'm going to pack my things. That's all!"
After saying that, He Jiuniang turned around and went back. The man had no choice but to leave after hesitating for a long time.
He decided to find a brother to follow behind his sister-in-law and protect her, because he was really worried about her traveling alone as a woman; it was too dangerous.
When she went inside, He Jiuniang ignored the children and went straight back to her room to start packing.
During this time, she developed a lot of good things, which she originally planned to collect and send to Lu Baichuan all at once, but now it's fine, she can just send them to him directly.
Subconsciously, she felt that Lu Baichuan should be alright. She always trusted her intuition. His disappearance was likely because he was temporarily unable to contact the organization and might have been delayed by something.
"Damn it, Lu Baichuan, it better be like this!"
She cursed under her breath in frustration, her mind telling herself to stay calm, but her hands just wouldn't stop trembling.
The last time I was this anxious was the time before last...
It wasn't long ago that the dog was tied up, and that same feeling of fear returned to her.
Lu Baichuan will definitely be alright. She hasn't told him how she feels, hasn't managed to get him to move back into the master bedroom, hasn't been able to give him a daughter, and hasn't even been able to bring her parents over to enjoy family life with them.
He had previously said he would personally teach the dog martial arts and take him horseback riding, but he hasn't kept his promise yet. How could something have happened to him?
He Jiuniang thought that if he dared to break his word, she would definitely blacklist him. People who break their promises are the most hateful!
As she was thinking, she felt a chill on the back of her hand and realized she was crying. She hurriedly wiped away her tears, packed her things into her bag, and called out "Lotus" from the doorway.
Lianhua put down her chopsticks and ran in, asking in a lighthearted tone, "Aunt Jiu Niang, what's wrong?"
He Jiuniang had already composed herself and said with a smile, "I have some urgent business to attend to in Jinzhou. It will probably take some time. You are the eldest sister, so please take good care of your younger brothers and sisters. If you feel it's not possible, you should write home and ask your grandparents to come and stay for a while. Otherwise, these boys will cause a huge uproar."
Lotus nodded in agreement and said, "Then Auntie, you must be careful. When are you leaving? Shall I see you out of the city?"
He Jiuniang shook her head: "No need, I can ride my horse. You go back and eat, and call the dog in for me."
Seeing that she was all smiles and had no suspicions, Lianhua happily left.
A moment later, Gou'er came in, and He Jiu'niang said again, "Mother has something to discuss with Father. Didn't you want to write a letter to Father? Go write it now, and Mother will take it with you when I go out, okay?"
Gou'er looked at He Jiu Niang earnestly and said, "Mother, have you been crying? Has something happened to Father?"
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