Chapter 99 Returning Home Late
The twilight painted half the sky red.
After returning the tools, the three walked side by side in the sunset.
Wan Qiqi turned to look at Chen Yongnian, smiled and patted his shoulder, "Isn't this good? Why make yourself work so hard!"
Chen Yongnian nodded.
He wasn't ignorant; he just felt that his wife worked hard to earn money, and he wanted to save some.
Now he realizes that some of his ideas may be wrong, and that saving money won't help his wife.
He hesitated for a moment before asking, "Wife, I'd like to learn carpentry from Engineer Yang, is that alright?"
Wan Qiqi was taken aback, a look of surprise appearing in her eyes.
However, she noticed today that Chen Yongnian's performance in helping Yang Mu was outstanding. If he hadn't brought it up, she would have liked Chen Yongnian to learn this skill.
After all, in ancient times, skilled carpenters were highly sought after.
Most importantly, once Chen Yongnian has learned it, she can ask him to make some novel gadgets for her.
"Of course! Do whatever you like! Once you've learned how, we won't need to hire a carpenter to make doors and furniture when we build a new house!"
Chen Yongnian never expected his wife to agree so readily!
He felt that his third brother and wife were the best at doing business, and his second brother was good at giving advice, but he seemed to be of little help...
However, once he learns a skill, he will be able to help!
They had only gone halfway when they saw Wang coming in a hurry.
Upon seeing this, Chen Yongxing thought something had happened to Li Chongniang and hurriedly ran over to ask, "Mother, what are you doing?"
Wang's gaze swept over the three of them, looking somewhat disappointed. "Yongliang isn't with you?"
Chen Yongxing asked in confusion, "Didn't he go to town? Hasn't he come back yet?"
Wang shook her head.
Wan Qiqi turned her head to the side; half of the sun had already sunk behind the mountaintop.
Logically speaking, Chen Yongliang should have returned long ago after delivering honey grapefruit jam. Could it be that he went to set up a stall again?
With winter approaching, the sun sets and it gets dark very quickly. Even if business is good, they shouldn't still be out at this hour.
The four looked at each other for a while, their hearts filled with worry.
Chen Yongnian suggested, "Shall my second brother and I go to meet him on the road? Perhaps the mule cart has broken down, leaving him stranded halfway!"
Chen Yongxing nodded in agreement, "Mother, sister-in-law, you go home first, my brother and I will go look for her."
As they talked, the sun had already sunk below the mountains, leaving only the last red glow of its rays.
Wan Qiqi looked around the courtyard and said, "Yongnian and I will go instead! Second brother, stay home and take good care of your wife."
Although it would be better if two men went, Chongniang's pregnancy was not very stable. She would definitely worry if Chen Yongxing went out, and the loss would outweigh the gains if she miscarried.
"Qiqi, you're a girl, it's not safe for you to go out at night..."
“Mother!” Wan Qiqi stopped Wang Shi from continuing. “If we keep talking, it will get dark soon. Let’s set off as soon as possible so we can return sooner.”
"Yes! Mother, don't worry, I will take good care of my wife."
In the end, Wang failed to persuade Wan Qiqi to go with Chen Yongnian to pick up Chen Yongliang.
In ancient times, there were no streetlights or flashlights; the only thing that could illuminate the road was a torch.
The two hadn't been out for long when it got dark.
The flame in Chen Yongnian's hand swayed in the wind, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.
Wan Qiqi had walked through the night before, but it was the first time she had ever walked through such a dark night. The ground was uneven and bumpy, and she stumbled after a few steps, almost twisting her ankle.
Chen Yongnian stopped and reached out his hand to her, "Wife, you can hold my hand."
He always felt that his wife was too independent, relying on herself for everything, and pretending to be a strong person, which made him very tired.
Without hesitation, Wan Qiqi grasped the other person's hand tightly and searched for a way through the torchlight.
She always felt that, given Chen Yongliang's personality, he shouldn't be staying out so late. Could something have happened to him?
Just then, voices came from ahead.
"You stinking mule... even you're bullying me... let's go... no, we're going the wrong way..."
Intermittent sounds came from afar.
The two exchanged a glance and quickened their pace.
It was too dark, and the mule Chen Yongliang was driving was completely unruly. No matter how he tried to urge it on, it kept going astray, which made him furious.
The firelight ahead made him stop, and he stared blankly for a long time before finally recognizing the person.
"Brother, sister-in-law, what brings you here?" He jumped off the mule, took the reins, and led the mule forward.
But the mule remained stationary, not moving an inch, and even exerted force in the opposite direction to Chen Yongliang's.
Wan Qiqi felt helpless watching him argue with the mule.
Chen Yongnian stepped forward with a torch, and Chen Yongliang immediately covered his face, saying, "Brother, your torch is too bright, move it a bit."
Wan Qiqi frowned slightly and glanced at the contents of the mule cart.
Chen Yongliang immediately turned around, blocking Wan Qiqi's view. "Sister-in-law, let's go back quickly! Don't let Mother worry." As he spoke, he lowered his head and dragged the reins forward. "This mule is so disobedient!"
Chen Yongnian sighed, handed the torch to Wan Qiqi, and together with Chen Yongliang, pulled the mule.
Perhaps guided by the firelight, the mule became more obedient and followed Wan Qiqi's torch forward.
Wan Qiqi decided that Chen Yongliang's behavior was abnormal, and the number of equipment he was using to sell sweet soup was also incorrect.
She paused, and the mule stopped as well.
Chen Yongliang immediately stopped and urged, "Sister-in-law, why did you stop? Let's go!"
Wan Qiqi glanced at Chen Yongliang and continued forward.
Chen Yongliang breathed a sigh of relief and followed forward, but he kept his face hidden from the firelight.
Wan Qiqi became even more certain of her doubts. Although she kept walking forward, she kept talking, "Third brother, how's business today?"
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