Father Yun and Mother Yun were also worrying about Yun Xiaoxiao.
There hadn’t been a single letter for the New Year.
It had been over a year since she went to Capital City, occasionally mailing them some things, along with letters.
They had no idea how she was doing in Capital City.
It took several days by train, and she hadn’t come back at all this summer vacation.
"Tomorrow, ask Laoer if he has Xiaoxiao’s phone number, so we can give her a call,"
Laoer’s noodle shop was doing well, keeping him incredibly busy all month long.
The eldest son would bring his two grandsons over to ask for favors.
The eldest daughter also came home with her children once a month.
All these children had settled close by.
Unlike the little sister, who had married so far away and was now still studying at university in Capital City.
Studying at such a prestigious university, she might be retained there for her talents.
Two college interns had been assigned to their factory.
From their conversations, Mother Yun knew a bit about the assignment processes, which also depended on grades. If the grades were good, one might stay in the city where the university was located, but with average grades, one might be sent back to their place of origin.
Far fragrance, near stench, besides, the little daughter had come back from the countryside after many years and had hardly stayed for a few days before heading to Capital City for her studies. It was no surprise they missed her a bit.
Little did she know, the person she missed was on a train, approaching their city.
"Laoer, do you know your sister’s phone number?"
Second Brother Yun’s shop was still very busy. "Dad, tomorrow is New Year’s Eve. Little sister and her family must have returned to their hometown for the New Year. Even if you call, they won’t be able to receive it,"
But Father Yun still had Second Brother Yun write down the little sister’s phone number.
"Dad, if you want to call, do it before the 15th day of the first lunar month. By then, little sister and her family will definitely be back in Capital City."
Father Yun didn’t stay long, taking the phone number and leaving.
The couple didn’t dare ask too much of their youngest daughter.
Originally, she wasn’t supposed to have gone to the countryside, but was signed up by the eldest daughter-in-law.
"Mom, are we almost there?"
Yun Xiaoxiao looked outside, "Not so soon, are you hungry?" She took out some food from her bag. On the train, apart from going to the bathroom, she barely let the two kids go out.
With the New Year approaching, it was lively, and there were lots of thieves and tricksters about.
Their two children were still young, and being a bit vigilant was indeed necessary, otherwise, they could genuinely get taken away.
"Mom, have uncle and his family reached home?"
Yun Xiaoxiao thought for a moment, "They might get there a bit later than us, possibly early tomorrow morning. We should be off the train before it gets dark."
Capital City was further from their hometown.
They were a bit closer on this side.
"Should we bother mom and dad tonight or find a hostel?" He had prepared letters of introduction and all.
When traveling, you still needed letters of introduction.
"Depends on whether we arrive late or early."
If they were late, would they temporarily stay in a hostel?
Each platform saw quite a few people getting off, with many coming on board as well.
They were delayed, about ten or so minutes late.
It was just getting dark, and winter nights fell early.
"Go home to the apartment building."
They hailed a taxi, metered, and the family of four got in.
With New Year’s coming, it was rare for people to return at this point.
"Hello, sir, I’m Yun Xiaoxiao....."
The name sounded somewhat familiar.
"You’re the Yun Family’s little girl, studying in Capital City."
Yun Xiaoxiao had gotten into a university, and although it wasn’t celebrated much at her parental home, quite a few people in the apartment building knew about it.