After the potential crisis was averted, Wujia Village regained its vitality.
Every household hangs red lanterns and goes shopping for New Year's goods.
One afternoon, Qingsong, along with Xiaohu and Xiaoma, each drove a magnificent carriage back to the village!
"Oh dear, am I seeing things? Isn't that a pine tree?"
"Little Tiger's mother, come quick! Little Tiger, Little Tiger is back!"
"Oh my, and there's Little Horse too! Little Horse has gotten so fat, I almost didn't recognize him!"
......
The villagers warmly welcomed them, surrounding the three horse-drawn carriages and showering the three young men with concern.
Especially Xiao Hu and Xiao Ma's mother, who held her youngest son and wept with joy!
"Fellow villagers, I, Wu Qingsong, have returned!"
Qingsong stood on the carriage laughing heartily, then opened a corner of the carriage door, took out a bundle, and started scattering sugar everywhere.
"Everyone gets one! This candy comes with a wrapper, remember to peel it before you eat it!"
"Thank you, Brother Qingsong~"
The little ones are on holiday, and at that age when they're both disliked by everyone and even dogs, they stick their butts out and squeeze into the crowd to grab the candy.
Seeing this, the adults all backed down and stopped arguing with the children.
"Little Tiger, is this carriage Qingsong's?"
"Mother, this is what your son bought with his own money. It's from our family. There are also gifts for you and Dad inside. Of course, in case my brothers and sisters-in-law have any reservations, I also bought some for my nephews and nieces..."
"Okay, okay, good child, Mommy will take you home and make you something delicious~"
"Hey, I'll tell Qingsong."
"Yes, yes, I'll take it!"
After whispering to his mother, Xiao Hu greeted his good friend, but it seemed that Qing Song was busy playing with the child and didn't pay much attention to him.
But that doesn't matter. Good brothers don't need so many formalities.
He helped his mother into the carriage, then led the horse, step by step, towards his home...
Like Little Tiger, Little Horse is the same.
The two followed Qingsong to Jinling, essentially giving up everything. When they left, they were not only blamed by their elder brother and sister-in-law, but also misunderstood by their parents.
Now, I'm returning home in glory!
During their months in Nanjing, they broadened their horizons and earned money they never dared to dream of before!
The pine tree is their benefactor, their good brother!
Good brothers share both good times and bad!
Back to the village, time to go home!
When their families ask about their experiences, they only talk about the good things, remaining silent about the difficult ones, not wanting to worry their parents...
Their elder brother and sister-in-law had originally intended to mock them, but the children returned with a carriage and a cartload of fine goods. Now, they were shamelessly fawning over them, wanting their nephews and nieces to show off in front of them...
Of course, they had already agreed that they would deposit the majority of their profits in a money exchange, and only give a small amount to their parents for spending money. Giving all the money to their parents might cause unnecessary family disputes...
The news that Qingsong had safely returned home from Jinling with Xiaohu and Xiaoma spread like wildfire throughout Wujia Village.
Jiang Yue had a good chat with Qingsong for a while, but the kid was so busy that he was nowhere to be seen.
It's undeniably an eye-catching bag.
After returning to the village, Qingsong was like a butterfly in the night, giving gifts and being surrounded by relatives and elders who asked him about his experiences in Nanjing.
This opened his floodgates of conversation, and he had so much to say!
He could recount how he resolutely led his two childhood friends, Xiao Hu and Xiao Ma, on their arduous journey to Jinling, the numerous hardships and dangers they encountered along the way, and how they tirelessly arrived in Jinling...
Of course, he added a little bit, just a tiny bit, rhetorical devices.
Don't ask him how he knows this word. Just tell him he learned it himself from listening to storytellers in Nanjing!
Of course, the elders in the old house cared for him the most. That very night, they brought him a bowl of old hen soup, specifically asking him to nourish Qingsong.
Da Xue breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, it was her second brother's...
Qingsong hadn't been cared for like this by his family in a long time. He felt a little embarrassed thinking that the whole pot was his and wanted to share some with his sister-in-law, but she refused.
What about for the third sister?
The third sister refused.
mother?
"You drink it yourself, don't waste your grandparents' good intentions."
Amitabha Buddha, Jiang Yue never imagined that one day she would get tired of drinking chicken soup...
"oh."
Qingsong was touched that his family was thinking of him and letting him drink alone, so he wouldn't stand on ceremony!
Glug glug~
Delicious!
He separated the meat from the bones and placed the leftover skeleton in a small white bowl.
"Woof woof woof~"
Little White bared its teeth and grimaced as if facing a formidable enemy, clutching its food bowl and hiding beside its owner.
"Huh?"
What's going on? Doesn't Xiaobai love gnawing on bones?
Jiang Yue picked up a piece of pig's trotter and put it into the small white bowl, then said casually:
"Ahem, put the bones on the table. We'll collect them later and take them to your village chief's house for his big black dog to eat."
"oh."
Qingsong thought Xiaobai disliked him, but without suspecting anything, he continued spouting his motivational platitudes.
Everyone had different expressions, remained silent, and ate their rice.
Even the little wontons nestled in their cradle remained quiet and undisturbed, curiously staring at the strangers...
"Brother, sister-in-law, my little niece's name is Wonton, right? It's such a lovely name!"
"Yes, Mom named her Wenwan. She's always restless at night~"
"Second brother, how long are you staying?"
"After the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, I'll take Xiaohu and the others to Nanjing to continue doing business."
"Yes, just rest well at home and don't overwork yourself."
"Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law."
"Oh right, I also collected a box of toys and children's fabric. Big brother, come with me to move them later."
"You should keep your money safe and not spend it recklessly. You still need to get married someday!"
"I know, big brother. I also brought back some dividends. You and Mom can just wait to count the money!"
"Drink your chicken soup, finish it all, don't leave any!"
Alright~
......
The little wonton was held in Grandma's arms, adorably sucking on its hand.
Her eyes were fixed on the stranger. This strange uncle looked a bit like her father.
"Little wonton, smile at your second uncle~"
"Ooh~"
Seeing all the little toys he brought, she reluctantly smiled.
Ah~
"Giggle~"
"Mom, my little niece smiled at me!"
"Haha, Uncle will give you a big welcome gift later!"
Qingsong's smile was like he didn't care about money, or rather, like the foolish son of a landlord.
Jiang Yue felt a little strange. She had a feeling that this kid had suffered outside, but she couldn't find any evidence.
"It seems Little Wonton likes Second Brother."
Qingyao wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, got up and walked to her mother's side, carefully coaxing her little niece, and then asked in return:
"But speaking of which, Second Brother, when are you going to marry a Second Sister-in-law?"
That's a great question!
Everyone was staring at the pine tree...
"Cough cough, it'll be soon, it'll be soon."
Qingsong said guiltily, "Poor thing, he still has a long way to go before he can get a wife!"
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