"Grandma Jiang, is there something you need?"
The old lady, with a face full of smiles, handed him a big red envelope and kindly said, "Come, Yu Cheng, Grandma Jiang is giving you another big red envelope. I wish you a safe and successful new year in your studies."
Since he had already received one in the morning, Yu Cheng hesitated a bit before taking it: "Thank you, Grandma Jiang."
"Zhiyuan, Yu Cheng, how is it? Is the heated bed warm enough? Are you cold?" Zhang Guihua looked at the two, asking with concern.
"It’s warm enough, Aunt Jiang, we’re not cold at all, you don’t need to worry." Fang Zhiyuan said softly.
"That’s good. As long as you’re comfortable. If you need anything, just let me know, don’t be shy. Alright, I have nothing else, you all rest early. I’m heading back now." The old lady, after giving the red envelope and expressing her concern, bustled off to the second room.
Listening to the conversation from the second room, Yu Cheng understood why the old lady gave another red envelope. It was because of the traditional preference for boys over girls.
But he didn’t care about others’ family matters, and although the old lady had a preference for boys, she didn’t treat Little Lamb any differently.
Fang Zhiyuan had bought a train ticket for the second day to go to Xiangcheng. He planned to take the train to Haicheng, and from there, catch a direct flight to Xiangcheng.
On the morning of the second day, after breakfast, Fang Zhiyuan said to everyone in the house, "Uncle Jiang, Aunt Jiang, I’ve been a bother these past few days, but I will be leaving for Xiangcheng tomorrow. Thank you for your hospitality."
"So soon? Zhiyuan, stay a few more days, won’t you?" Zhang Guihua, hearing this, tried to persuade him, feeling a bit reluctant.
"Zhiyuan, the New Year celebrations have just begun, why leave so early? Stay another couple of days." Jiang Dashan also urged him to stay.
Other members of the Jiang family, upon hearing he was leaving, also looked at him with reluctance.
The train ticket for Fang Zhiyuan was bought long ago, and Jiang Changhai and his family knew when he was leaving, so they were neither surprised nor urged him to stay, understanding that his trip to Xiangcheng was planned in advance.
"No, Uncle Jiang, Aunt Jiang, I’ve already made arrangements with my friends in Xiangcheng, and my tickets are all set."
Seeing how the Jiang family was reluctant to let him go, Fang Zhiyuan also felt a bit unwilling to leave, but the timing was set and he couldn’t delay further.
"Why didn’t you say earlier, child? I didn’t prepare anything for you. When is your train?" Zhang Guihua inquired.
"Aunt Jiang, there’s no need to prepare anything. If I need anything, I can buy it at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative. My train is in the afternoon; leaving at ten-something will be timely, and there will be a car to pick me up then." Fang Zhiyuan said warmly to everyone.
Earlier, after the jeep driver had brought them over, Yu Cheng had already spoken to him, asking him to come pick them up again on the morning of the second day.
Zhang Guihua glanced at the wall clock, doing a mental calculation: "It’s alright, you have time. Zhiyuan, wait a moment, Aunt Jiang will make you something to eat. You can’t go without eating something for such a long train ride, it’s not good for your health." ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩•𝗳𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝕟𝕖𝕥
After saying this, Zhang Guihua bustled off to the kitchen, taking out the white flour she had saved, boiled some hot water, and started kneading the dough.
Seeing her , Fang Zhiyuan gently said, "Aunt Jiang, please don’t trouble yourself. I’ll just buy some snacks from the Supply and Marketing Cooperative later."
"The things from the Supply and Marketing Cooperative aren’t as delicious as our homemade ones. Don’t be polite now. Go, pack your things, and make sure you don’t leave anything behind." Zhang Guihua, with flour all over her hands, used her arm to gently push Fang Zhiyuan back into the room.