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Chapter 953: Chapter 953: Ticket Home
Mo Xiaolin is quite open-minded. Chenchen is a girl, naturally more delicate, while Zaozao is a boy, rough-skinned and thick-fleshed, and also the elder brother. Letting him give way to his sister is nothing much.
Well, since her in-laws don’t find it inappropriate, Zhang Hualian won’t worry about it too much. She is just afraid that Mo Xiaolin might have issues with her daughter Tang Yue.
Since Mo Xiaolin isn’t bothered by it, Zhang Hualian won’t say more.
With the New Year approaching, even in Jing City, Zhang Hualian and Tang Zhengde have made a lot of cured meat and sausage, hanging them on a bamboo rod.
The sausage, with alternating fat and lean meat, is mouth-watering even before tasting.
Tang Yue has been longing for sausage early on. At this time every year, cured meat and sausage are her favorites, especially those made by her parents, flavors she finds unforgettable.
The method for making sausages is simple: steam until cooked and slice them to eat. For better flavor, stir-frying with chili and garlic works, but Tang Yue prefers them just sliced after steaming. The fatty and lean sausage slices are especially chewy and fragrant, and if smoked with rice husk, the flavor would be even better.
As for cured meat, stir-frying it with garlic shoots or bamboo shoots results in unforgettable flavors for Tang Yue.
"Mom, when can we eat?" Tang Yue has been craving for several days now.
"A few more days of sun-drying should do, don’t be so eager." Zhang Hualian, noting her drooling expression, laughed: "Get busy with work, finish it then you won’t be anxious at night."
"You’re a mom now, don’t stay up late. It’s bad for your eyes."
Zhang Hualian nagged on.
Tang Yue nodded in agreement, found an excuse, and went to her studio. Although her mom’s nagging is all for her good, hearing it repeatedly, she finds it better to keep busy.
As New Year passes, Spring Festival edges closer. These days, Tang Yue has been having mysterious chats with Meng Siyu, and took the chance to ask Mo Xiaolin when no one else was around: "Mom, are you and Dad going home this year?"
"No," Mo Xiaolin shook her head: "You met your two uncles a few days ago, that’s a reunion. I discussed with your dad; we’ll spend New Year in Jing City this year."
"Moreover, your grandpa’s health isn’t great. Going back to Wangjiang County is too far." During her free time, Mo Xiaolin would visit the Meng Family, sometimes bringing food, sometimes tidying up their house.
"Mom, I’d like to discuss something with you." Tang Yue looked expectantly at Mo Xiaolin.
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"What’s this?" Zhang Hualian, looking at the two sheets of paper Tang Yue handed over, was momentarily puzzled.
Tang Zhengde glanced at it, saying: "Xiao Yue, these are tickets for us to go home?"
"Dad, don’t overthink it. With New Year coming, Grandma and Granny Tang are still at home. You’ve not been back all year; it’s New Year, surely you should visit the elderly?" Tang Yue cheerfully explained: "After the Spring Festival, you can return to Jing City."
"Xiao Yue, I’m not going back." Zhang Hualian returned the two plane tickets, refusing: "Zaozao and Chenchen are still so young; I can’t be at ease."
"Exactly," Tang Zhengde nodded in agreement: "Your mom and I have agreed, we’re not going back this year, we’ll visit next summer."
"Dad, Mom, you’re really..." Tang Yue looked at them helplessly; just as she thought, they don’t want to go home because of the two kids.
"In-laws, you can go home with peace of mind. We won’t be going home for New Year, we’ll stay here and guarantee to take good care of Xiao Yue." Mo Xiaolin said, as this was discussed with Tang Yue the day before.
Mo Xiaolin understood Tang Yue’s thoughts.
For the Mo Family, aside from her two brothers, there’s no one else. They met for New Year, so not going back for Spring Festival is fine.
But it’s different for Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian, Granny Tang and Elder Mrs. Zhang are old now, and older people wish to see their children.
Also, having elderly relatives at home is only natural to visit them and celebrate New Year with them.
"That’s right, Dad, Mom, I’ve discussed with Zaozao’s grandma that they’re staying here, and Sister Qing will also be joining us for New Year." Tang Yue explained with a smile: "Sister Qing will arrive these days and make it very lively at home, so there’s no worry about no one tending to the kids."
"You can peacefully go home with Uncle. Besides, you can help Uncle bring some things home!" Tang Yue said with a grin.
Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian couldn’t refuse, as Tang Yue’s words touched their hearts.
Tang Zhengde indeed wants to go home, and they’ve discussed it, but the kids are too small, and they can’t be at ease. Therefore, they didn’t bring up the topic. If not going back for New Year, they planned to go next summer.
However, Tang Yue not only bought the plane tickets but even prepared the things to take back home, so the couple could only agree.
"Second Brother, with such a sensible daughter like Xiao Yue, you should be content." Tang Mingli said as he was leaving when he saw Tang Zhengde still in a dilemma: "If my Tuantuan is half as sensible as Xiao Yue, I’d be content."
"Mingli, with Xiao Yue as my daughter, I’m certainly content and happy. I’m just worried about the two kids." Tang Zhengde is fond of his grandson and granddaughter, although they’re not of his blood; from their tiny forms to their current dough-like appearance, he couldn’t bear to part. Every day, if he didn’t hold them a couple of times, he felt uneasy.
"Second Brother, why don’t you just not go back?" Just as Tang Mingli finished saying this, Tang Zhengde raised his hand and knocked him: "Xiao Yue bought the tickets, you want me to waste money?"
But, can’t the tickets be refunded?
Tang Mingli rubbed his struck head, muttering inwardly, not daring to directly tell Tang Zhengde.
Before leaving, Zhang Hualian had numerous reminders for Tang Yue, uncertain what to say.
Lian Qingyang said: "Mom and Dad, it’s just for the New Year, less than a month, you’ll be back soon. Hurry up, or you’ll miss it."
He really didn’t understand why Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian had so much reluctance.
"Xiao Yang, take good care of your sister and two nephews. I know work is busy but remember to eat three meals a day." Zhang Hualian started advising Lian Qingyang after getting in the car.
Lian Qingyang:...
He probably shouldn’t have spoken for his sister earlier.