Chapter 1909: The Day to Return (Patreon)

Chapter 1909: The Day to Return

Shu Yu hadn't finished speaking when the Old Madam interrupted her, "Child, focus on your own matters. We don't need you to worry about us. We came here like this, and we won't suddenly become delicate when we return. Besides, your father and your third uncle are here. Why would you, a junior, need to worry? Opening the store is more important."

Shu Yu chuckled, "But you all are more important."

Grandma Lu felt comforted by her words and was quite pleased. She held onto Shu Yu's arm and said, "Just do your own thing peacefully. You're still young, yet you're constantly preoccupied. We've lived for most of our lives. While we might not have traveled as much or seen as much as you, there's a lot of us. We're good with words, have money in our hands, and what do we have to fear?"

"Yes, Grandma is the best."

"Don't flatter me." Grandma Lu tapped her forehead and continued, "Since you're back, I actually wanted to discuss something with you. I spoke to your Grand Aunt yesterday and we thought about returning home in in few days."

Shu Yu was surprised, "So soon?" Her grandmother had just arrived not long ago.

"We're not in a rush anymore. We want to be back in Dong'an Prefecture before the Qingming Festival. Your Grand Aunt misses your great-grandfather and great-grandmother." Also, there was the lingering issue with your Grand Aunt's illness. She had heard Shu Yu talk about it and wanted to return early to have Zhao Xi help.

That was reasonable, but Shu Yu worried that Grandma Lu's rushed traveling might tire her out.

Grandma Lu continued, "Originally, we were considering how to handle Ah Rui and the others, whether they should come back with us. But they've been traveling around for leisure, and following us on this journey isn't quite the same as having a leisurely trip. We were worrying about it. Now that you're opening a store, I thought they wouldn't need to rush back."

"I'll take care of them."

"You don't have to manage them too much. During this trip, I've come to realize that they are well-behaved outside. They won't cause trouble or be reckless. Only Da Bao was a little unruly, but he's all bark and no bite. He acts tough at home, but he's timid outside. As long as Ah Rui speaks, he listens. When the time comes, let Ah Rui accompany them around Changjin Prefecture. They're all grown up now. If you need them to help, just have them do some tasks. Siblings should support each other."

"Alright." Shu Yu agreed, "I've already sent a letter back to Big brother Niu. He'll be responsible for transporting the goods to Changjin Prefecture. Ah Rui and the others can go back with him, taking their time on the journey. Actually, it's not just Ah Rui and the others. Big Brother himself hasn't traveled far from home either. This is a good opportunity for him to see more of the world."

"That's a good idea. Da Niu is capable at the workshop now, but he might still feel uneasy when he's away from home. Let him learn more. He can't be a burden to you."

With the departure date settled between the grandmother and granddaughter, Shu Yu then asked about the matter concerning the Chen family, "Has their money been returned to Aunt?"

"Not yet. Your third uncle has been lingering around the Chen family's area for the past couple of days. Didn't you say Chen Bing handed the house and store over to the government? Your third uncle is keeping an eye on it. Whether it's the house or the store, they've both been put up for sale. It seems like they're in a hurry to sell, so the price doesn't seem very high."

Shu Yu had looked into the property prices of the Chen family, "I heard from Aunt that when Chen Bing bought the house, it was around three hundred taels."