Chapter 2402: Returning Home Before the New Year (Patreon)

Chapter 2402: Returning Home Before the New Year


Shu Quan knew that this was his younger sister and her husband's way of repaying him for his kindness yesterday.


What he didn't expect was that Shu Yu, the employer, would agree to advance half a year's wages for his younger sister and her husband. Shu Yu had initially refused, but Shu Zhao explained that Shu Quan had approached them, which made Shu Quan view Shu Yu with a new perspective.


In the end, Shu Yu agreed since it was just an advance on their wages.


The journey that followed was both peaceful and joyful. Since Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng had recently married, they had been swamped with various responsibilities, leaving little time for themselves. Now, they were traveling like newlyweds, enjoying their time together.


Seeing their affectionate behavior, the others didn't disturb them. However, Zhao Xi was particularly eager to return home to see his wife and son.


As the weather grew colder, the pace of the horse-drawn carriages slowed down. When the caravan finally reached Dong'an Prefecture, there were only three days left until the New Year.


Shu Yu exhaled a visible breath in the cold air and suggested to the members of the Xu and Fang families, "The New Year is approaching. Let's celebrate it here and continue our journey afterward. It's not very festive to be on the road during the New Year."


"Sounds good."


As for Shu Quan and the others, they also planned to stay in Dong'an Prefecture for a while. Although they weren't Shu Yu's guests, they had lived in Dong'an Prefecture for many years before. Shu Quan, as the young master, had been generous, and they had many friends. Even though they had severed ties with him due to the fall of the Shu family, there were still one or two friends who would remain loyal.


After celebrating the New Year, they would continue their journey with the Xu and Fang families.


Thus, when they arrived in the city, Shu Yu's caravan separated from Shu Quan's group.


Returning to Jiangyuan County, Shu Yu had an overwhelming feeling of being back on familiar ground. This was probably the warmth of home.


With the New Year approaching, the streets were bustling with people preparing for the festival. Every household had red lanterns hung up, and even Lu Erbo had stopped working at the shop to supervise the placement of decorations.


When the several carriages finally arrived at the Shu residence, they were greeted with a warm and festive atmosphere. Seeing Meng Yunzheng helping Shu Yu out of the carriage, Lu Erbai immediately realized what was happening.


"Ah Yu, you're back!" Lu Erbai was overjoyed. "Look who's here!"


Shu Yu and her group were met with surprise. The warmth of her family's welcome touched her heart.


"Uncle Erbai, we've brought some guests with us. It's quite a large group."


Zhao Xi couldn't contain his excitement and rushed inside. "Where's my wife? Where's Little Huohuo?"


When Shu Yu and her group entered the house, Grandma Lu was already being assisted by Ruan Shi as she hurriedly came out.


"Oh my, you've finally returned! You've been gone for most of the year. We were just saying that you might spend the New Year away again, but here you are."


She looked at Fang Xiyue and Lin Shi, her eyes filled with surprise.


Shu Yu took her grandmother's hand and led her inside. "We've been through quite a lot in the southwest. Now, the Xu and Fang families are no longer labeled as criminals. They're going to the capital, and since it's almost the New Year, we invited them to celebrate with us."


"Welcome, welcome," Grandma Lu replied joyfully, leading them inside to warm themselves by the fire.