NFBE Chapter 298 Entering the City and Being Surrounded
Chapter 298 Entering the City and Being Surrounded
Lin Chang'er looked in the direction of the sound and saw a string of little radish heads standing at the door.
Gu Xiaoman stood at the front. He had wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, but tear stains were still visible, as if he hadn't washed his face before coming over.
When she met his gaze, the little guy pouted, seemingly still struggling with his decision.
Gu Xiaolu, who was standing behind him, nudged his arm. Only then did he start walking towards her again, calling out, "Auntie!"
Lin Chang'er held out her hands loosely, waiting for the little guy to bump into his arms. She gently hugged him, as if nothing had happened. "Did Xiaoman bring her friends to see Brother Lichuan and Aunt Xing'er?"
Gu Xiaoman sulked and wouldn't say a word while hiding in her arms, but Gu Xiaolu came over and sweetly said, "Mommy!"
Lin Chang'er opened her arms and pulled the little girl into her embrace, "Good girl!"
Zhou Yi, who had been left behind, became anxious and raised his little head, calling out expectantly, "Auntie, Auntie..."
Lin Chang'er laughed heartily, "Auntie saw Xiao Bao! Xiao Bao is a good boy too!"
Zhou Yi grinned happily, and Gu Xiaolu nudged Gu Xiaoman's arm again, "Xiaoman, have you forgotten why we came here?"
Gu Xiaoman's lips were pouting so much they could hold an oil lamp, she was still unwilling to apologize to the big bad guy's son, but her aunt said that the bad guy was the bad guy and Li Chuan was Li Chuan, they were two different people.
His sister also said he was wrong.
Gu Xiaoman puffed out her cheeks, turned to look at Li Chuan, and said in a voice slightly louder than a mosquito's buzz, "I'm sorry!"
Lin Chang'er's eyes widened. Oh, I didn't expect my sister to convince my brother. So, one thing subdues another. Children should solve their own problems. But did Li Chuan hear that?
Li Chuan was also stunned. Did Xiao Man apologize to him?
Li Chuan was flattered and at a loss for words. At this moment, Gu Xiaolu said again, "Xiaoman, are you apologizing to yourself? We are men, we should be responsible for our actions and correct our mistakes. Why don't you dare to apologize loudly? Are you a coward?"
"No way!" Gu Xiaoman retorted, her neck stiff with pride. "Xiaoman is a man!"
"Then dare you speak louder?"
Gu Xiaoman snorted, turned her head, and shouted at Li Chuan, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have pushed you! It was my fault!"
"No, it's okay, I, I'm not in pain!" Li Chuan was a little frightened and stammered.
Li Qingyang, standing to the side, grinned and said, "Alright, alright, from now on, Brother Xiao Chuan can play with everyone!"
Gu Xiaolu then looked at the others, Xiaoshan, Xiaoshu, Datou, and the brothers Da Mao and Xiao Mao, and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, it was our fault!"
Li Chuan hurriedly waved his hand, "No, it's okay..."
Gu Xiaolu was finally satisfied. She hugged her mother's neck and said affectionately, "Mom, can I ask Sister Qingning to go to the city with me? Sister Qingning hasn't been to the county town before!"
Lin Chang'er nodded, "Of course, but Sister Qingning's foot is injured, is that convenient?"
Gu Xiaoman tilted her head, "I can help her!"
With only boys in the family, it's understandable that Gu Xiaolu was overjoyed to have little girls to play with. It's a rare treat that Li Qingning has come along.
It's good to teach them to help each other from a young age. Lin Chang'er nodded, "Alright, Xiao Lu, go to the workshop and call Sister Qing Ning! Your brother and the others should be ready too, we'll set off in a bit!"
"Yay! Thank you, Mommy!" Gu Xiaolu cupped her mother's face, gave her a big kiss, and ran out.
"Sister, sister, wait for Xiaobao! Xiaobao is going to lose!" Little Zhou Yi immediately gave chase.
Lin Chang'er stretched out her arm and scooped the little guy back. "Sister will be back soon. Little Bao, don't run back and forth. Save your energy to play in the county town, okay?"
Hearing her say that, Zhou Yi smiled and nodded, "Xiao Bao will listen to his aunt!"
Fifteen minutes later, the little ones boarded the horse-drawn carriage/donkey cart to go to the county town in front of the Gu family's house.
Because there were many people, in addition to Liu Zi, Lin Chang'er also brought Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba. As Wu Qingfeng said, the household affairs were handed over to A Da to manage.
As I passed the village entrance, the market for exchanging goods was just closing.
The town market hadn't even opened yet, and Lin Chang'er wanted to wait a little longer for the small market at the village entrance.
However, a few days earlier, villagers from the surrounding villages had come to inquire about reopening the market. After discussing it with Zhou Hai, Lin Chang'er chose an auspicious day to reopen.
The little ones are now pressed against the car window, occasionally waving to their relatives.
The adults chased after the car and said to Lin Chang'er, "Thank you for taking care of Sanlang's wife!"
She then instructed her own child, "Listen to your third aunt, stay close to her, and don't run around, understand?"
The little ones, whether they listened or not, just nodded and giggled, saying "Okay!"
Aunt Gu was among them, and Gu Xiaoman shouted "Grandma!" the loudest.
Like everyone else, Aunt Gu told him to be obedient and not to cause trouble for his aunt.
Gu Silang then replied, "Mother, don't worry, I will take good care of Xiaoman."
Aunt Gu then turned to Lin Chang'er and said, "It's rare to have a few days of free time. Eat and drink well in the city, don't mistreat yourself."
Lin Chang'er laughed heartily, "Mother, don't worry! I definitely won't let myself down!"
Business hasn't fully recovered yet, and seafood is delivered every two days, so today is a free day.
The sugarcane plantation was destroyed by the flood, and Gu Erlang led a team to clean it up.
The house is under construction as usual, overseen by Gu Dalang. The town market has not yet reopened, and Gu Dasao is mainly responsible for the meals.
As the Gu family gradually gained strength, the burden on her shoulders was gradually lifted. In another year or two, perhaps she would be able to enjoy life in peace!
After finally leaving the village, the adults were still waving goodbye, as if we were leaving a courtyard.
The little ones were all excited. Lin Chang'er sat on the carriage shaft, and the wind blowing in her face was no longer as hot as it had been in the summer heat. It was cool and comfortable.
Liu Zi sat on the other side of the carriage shaft. "Miss, shall we go straight to the academy after we enter the city? Or should we inform Third Master first?"
Speaking of which, it seems that Third Master only went back early this morning.
But if Miss Lin were to visit him, Third Master would surely be pleased.
Lin Chang'er said, "Go directly to the academy. Calculate the time, and you should be able to make it in time for lunch. After you get there, go find your maternal uncle, Young Master Chen, and Young Master Gu to have lunch together. Also, see if it's possible to let the little ones go into the academy for a look."
Liu Zi said, "Alright, let's do as you say, young lady!"
The donkey cart behind carried Lin Yanqing, Gu Silang, Zhou Li, Xiao Jinyu, Zhou Yi, Li Qingyang, and Li Chuan. They were either older, the youngest, or quiet, which made them a bit better.
The carriage Lin Chang'er was in was noisy. The little ones were still excited about going to the city and couldn't stop chattering. They only quieted down after traveling nearly half the distance and getting sleepy from the bumpy ride.
Then you leaned on my shoulder, and I fell asleep with my head on your lap.
Gu Xiaoman was the most domineering, clinging to Sister Deer's arm, her little feet resting on Brother Cow's belly, and her head nestled against Sister Qingning's lap...
Fortunately, despite the commotion, nothing too serious happened on the way until they reached the city gate for a routine check.
The guard lifted the curtain and took a look. His expression changed drastically. With a wave of his hand, the city gate guards rushed over and surrounded Lin Chang'er's carriage and the donkey cart behind it...