Chapter 304 The Two Little Treasures Won't Let Me Leave
In the end, Aunt Li left out of guilt.
She came to take care of her daughter, but she didn't expect that her actions would cause her daughter to get sick.
Chen Yongnian had just finished his work with the village head and was rushing to Yunhe County to report for duty and prepare for the next day's work.
When Pingping and An'an heard that Chen Yongnian was leaving again, they clung tightly to his legs, crying until their eyes were swollen, but they refused to let go.
"Father, don't go. Stay home with An'an, okay?"
"Father, what if someone bullies Mother if you leave? Father, can you please not leave?"
The two of them clung to Chen Yongnian like chewing gum, leaving him unsure of what to do.
There are regulations for those working in the county government office; they are not allowed to leave the office at will.
From now on, if I want to go home, I can only do so during my monthly days off.
His other clerks said that if things got busy, they might not have a break for two or three months.
He didn't want to leave Pingping and An'an, and he especially didn't want to leave his wife.
But he had to go.
He couldn't hide behind his wife and rely on her to earn money to support the family.
He needs to be the pillar of this family and have the ability to protect his family.
Wan Qiqi didn't know if it was because of the child, but her nose felt a little sore and she couldn't help but want to cry.
She knew perfectly well that once Chen Yongnian went to the county government office, she could see him immediately if she wanted to.
For some reason, she felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
I feel a little reluctant to part with the people who have been by my side all this time.
But she was an adult after all, and reason prevailed over emotion; she quickly composed herself.
She shouted sternly, "Pingping, An'an, let go! If you keep bothering each other, it will be dark by the time your father gets to Yunhe County!"
Then, her voice softened, and she coaxed, "Do you want your father to travel on a dark road at night?"
Pingping seemed to move, and loosened her grip on his legs a little.
An'an replied, "Mother, it's dangerous because it's dark, so Father can't leave. It's dangerous!"
She spoke with such conviction and conviction that it seemed perfectly reasonable.
Wan Qiqi was so angry she laughed.
This kind of sophistry is something I don't know who he got it from, but it certainly can't be him.
I am such a reasonable person.
Kendi is a replica of the original body.
Yes, that must be it!
Wan Qiqi kept telling herself this, then gave An'an a fake smile and said, "An'an, you can't do that! Daddy isn't going to play, he's thinking about Pingping and An'an's future."
An An looked puzzled.
Seeing that her words were effective, Wan Qiqi continued, "An'an, if Daddy goes out now, he'll have more time to spend with you later. If Daddy doesn't go now, you might never see him again!"
Chen Yongnian coughed twice, his face turning somewhat dark.
Although my wife's words always make a lot of sense.
But this way of coaxing a child doesn't seem like a good idea.
Wan Qiqi glanced at him, then rolled her eyes, as if to say: If you're so good, then you do it!
Then, she turned around and walked into the yard without looking back.
Chen Yongnian seemed a little lost, not understanding what he had done to upset his wife!
I took two steps inside with my two little ones, but they didn't keep up, and then the figure disappeared from sight.
Chen Yongliang, Chen Yongxing, and Wang Zhi watched from the sidelines, unsure of what to say, and chose to remain silent.
Chen Yongnian had no choice but to bend down and coax the two little ones, "Pingping, when Daddy goes out, you are the man of the house. You have to protect your sister, okay?"
Pingping let go and said firmly, "Father, I know, I will definitely protect my sister and mother!"
Just as Chen Yongnian was about to speak to An'an, An'an took the initiative to let go, saying, "An'an won't be naughty, and will listen to Mother. Can Father stay with Mother for one more day?"
Chen Yongnian was stunned for a moment, somewhat unable to believe that these words came from the mouth of a four or five-year-old child.
"I'll count to three. If you don't come in by then, you can sleep by yourselves tonight!"
Wan Qiqi's voice came from inside the room.
"three……"
"two……"
The two little ones were so reluctant to part with Chen Yongnian just moments before, but now they ran off as fast as they could, just like two sprinting rabbits.
With a bang, the door to the main room slammed shut, but a pretty figure appeared in the doorway.
Wan Qiqi walked towards Chen Yongnian with a bundle in her hand and said, "There are two new sets of clothes inside. Although you often wear your official uniform, you will inevitably wear casual clothes sometimes. Your old clothes are too worn out and not presentable."
Since seeing Wan Qiqi, Chen Yongnian's upturned lips have remained unchanged. He replied gently, "Alright, I'll listen to my wife."
"You'll inevitably need to make some arrangements when you go out. There's some loose silver in here; you might find it useful."
"good."
"When befriending people in the county government, you must be discerning. Stay away from anyone who instigates you to do bad things, ask others for advice, learn more characters, and secure your position as soon as possible."
"good!"
"Listen more, observe more, and think more. Don't be reckless. Always prioritize safety."
"good!"
"Besides saying yes, can you say anything else?"
Wan Qiqi felt somewhat annoyed, as she felt that the "okay" sounded perfunctory.
Chen Yongnian grinned, then suddenly reached out and hugged Wan Qiqi, whispering, "My wife, don't worry about anything at home. Let your third brother and Gousheng do whatever you need to do."
"I will bring money back every month. There is enough money at home. Don't try to be tough with others and suffer losses."
"Be careful when doing business. If there's anything you can't handle, come to the county government office to find me immediately."
"...Please be careful!"
Chen Yongnian was not afraid of anything except that Wan Qiqi might anger the bandits like she did in Lianshan last time, and almost fall off a cliff.
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