334 It would be great if you were still there

It was almost evening when we arrived in Qinglian County.

Mumu was so smart. When he saw the state-owned hotel, he said to Fu Yuanhang, "We didn't tell our godmother that we were arriving today, so she definitely didn't cook for us. Let's pack two dishes and take them back to eat with our godmother."

Fu Yuanhang nodded: "Okay."

The two went to a state-owned hotel and packed a braised pork and a steamed fish.

Mumu was actually a little hungry, but she still closed the lunch box lid and put the food in her bag, refusing to eat it secretly.

Today is not a market day, so the uncle's tractor will not wait for anyone at the intersection.

The two boys didn’t carry much stuff with them and they were in good physical condition, so they walked quite fast. It took them more than an hour to get back to the village.

Thanks to their hot tempers, the winter in S City is not that cold. If you were in the north and rushed to the village when the sun sets, you would most likely freeze to death on the way.

"Hey, isn't this Ah Hang? He's so tall now? I almost couldn't recognize him."

Fu Yuanhang nodded to the woman and said, "Hello, Aunt Niu."

Mumu was a very outgoing person, and he also followed suit and called Auntie Niu with a smile.

"Oh, you've grown so tall now? You were the one who came last time, right? You have such a good relationship."

Mumu nodded: "Ahang and I are here to pick up my godmother to celebrate the New Year."

Aunt Niu looked at him in surprise: "That's great, we all say that Zhengtu's mother doesn't know how to enjoy her blessings. Zhengtu is so capable, but she still lives alone in the village and suffers.

Last time I heard that your mother was leaving, your eldest aunt and her family set their sights on your house, asking if it could be used by her son for his wedding after she left. It would be empty anyway, and they wouldn't have room for more people. How shameless of them."

Fu Yuanhang's face turned cold and he kept silent.

Mumu was furious: "How shameless! Why would I let outsiders live in my mother's house? Ah Hang and I come back to play every winter and summer vacation. If we let them live here, where will we live when we come back?"

Aunt Niu nodded: "That's right. If I were to say, your aunt's family is really shallow, and their eyes can only accommodate such a small thing."

Who in the village didn't know Fu Zhengtu's ability, and Su Taotao became the factory director? If only she had been a little nicer to their family.

Fu Zhengtu remembered their kindness and gave them a little help. Even if they couldn't become regular workers, they could at least work as temporary workers in the Sutao peach factory and find a chance to become regular employees in the future, right?

Isn't that much better than digging for food in the ground?

They all ruined their own lives.

"Ah Hang, I heard that your sister-in-law became a factory manager, is that true?" Auntie Niu didn't want to take advantage, she was just gossiping.

Fu Yuanhang shook his head: "Every day I go to school and draw. I don't know about the adults' affairs. I can go back first. Bye."

Auntie Niu touched her nose and didn't say anything else.

However, the news that Fu Yuanhang came back to pick up Zhou Linglan to go to the city to enjoy life spread throughout the team in no time.

When they got home, Zhou Linglan was already ready for dinner.

Mumuren was still outside the gate when he shouted "Fuck you" at the top of his lungs.

Zhou Linglan thought it was the end of the year and she started to hear auditory hallucinations.

When she opened the door, she saw two boys taller than her standing at the door.

It was winter, and they were wrapped up so tightly that she almost couldn't recognize them.

Mumu dropped the things in his hands and rushed over to hug Zhou Linglan: "Fuck, Ah Hang and I are back to pick you up, did you miss us?"

Fu Yuanhang stood at the door, smiling, "Mom, we are back."

There is such a sharp contrast between his hot and cold personalities that if you don’t know, you would think Mumu is Zhou Linglan’s biological son.

Zhou Linglan was caught by Mumu. It took her a while to come back to her senses. She patted his head:

"Okay, okay, I'm glad you're back. I'm glad you're back. It's cold outside. Let's go inside first."

Mumu let go of Zhou Linglan and went back to get the things, chattering non-stop.

Fu Yuanhang had never met such a talkative person. He talked about everything from the island, to the train, to buying clothes...he kept talking.

Fu Yuanhang's head was buzzing, and he silently took the lunch box to the kitchen to heat it up.

The courtyard hasn't been so lively for a long time, and the smile on Zhou Linglan's face has never faded.

While pouring water for Mumu, I gave him the new oranges I had bought today.

Mumu was not polite at all. He gulped down the water and started peeling oranges to eat.

Zhou Linglan went into the kitchen to help Fu Yuanhang: "Why buy so much? We have vegetables, bacon and eggs at home."

"Mumu wanted to buy it." Fu Yuanhang pushed it to Mumu.

Zhou Linglan smiled and said, "That's fine. Mumu loves it. I can just go there directly. I can take the train myself. There's no need to make this trip."

Fu Yuanhang said: "I also want to come back and take a look."

Zhou Linglan was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "That's right, I don't know when I can come back after leaving now."

Fu Yuanhang said: "As long as you want, we can come back every winter and summer vacation."

Zhou Linglan smiled and said, "Let's talk about it later. You've been away for so long, and your sister-in-law has to go to work and bring dust with her. Who knows how busy she will be."

Fu Yuanhang nodded and said, "So we'll leave the day after tomorrow. My brother is on a business trip and we don't know when he'll be back."

Zhou Linglan sighed: "Your brother's job is hard for your sister-in-law."

Fu Yuanhang didn't say anything else. They were all very busy and cared about the family, but overall, it was his sister-in-law who gave more to them and to this family.

The dinner was very sumptuous, with spicy mixed-grain rice and stir-fried vegetables, plus two dishes that Fu Yuanhang brought back. Everyone's stomachs were full after eating so much.

Fu Yuanhang and Mumu didn't sleep well on the train. After eating and taking a shower, they fell asleep.

While the children were asleep, Zhou Linglan packed up her things overnight.

There were some things at the bottom of her box that she hadn't looked through for years, but tonight she couldn't help but take them out.

The black-and-white photo wrapped in a red headscarf is her wedding photo with the child’s father. It’s so old that it has turned yellow.

Zhou Linglan gently stroked the young but dignified face of the man in the photo, raised her lips and smiled slightly, then put it on her chest, her eyes reddened:

"Brother Lei, it would be great if you were still there." With him around, the family is truly reunited.

Zhou Linglan put down the photo and went to look for another package that was tied in a knot.

After opening the package, she saw a lot of old items that had been sealed for a long time. She had actually forgotten the origins of many of the items, but when she found one, she was stunned...