Chapter 526: Chapter 256: Efforts Not in Vain
Yi Chichi hummed, "That’s why sometimes you really deserve a scolding."
He Yunsong dared not speak, Mr. Zhang nodded in agreement, "Being impolite when you shouldn’t, being polite when you shouldn’t."
Holding back repeatedly, he still couldn’t help but say what’s on his mind, "Xiao He, you have a lot to learn in dealing with people."
He Yunsong was silent for a while, then looked pitifully at Mr. Zhang, "Grandpa, teach me."
Mr. Zhang was delighted, his son-in-law was good in every way, handsome and capable.
Just one flaw, his self-esteem is too strong, he bottles up everything and solves issues himself.
He doesn’t show weakness or seek help from family.
Many times he wanted to teach him something but worried about hurting his son-in-law’s pride.
Now he’s asking for help, it’s a huge joy for Mr. Zhang.
Because it means his son-in-law has completely opened up.
"Teach, I will definitely teach you well."
He laughed heartily, He An assumed something good was happening, clapping her little hands saying she wanted to learn too.
Mr. Zhang picked her up, "You’ll learn along with your dad."
"Okay."
Her little face beamed with a bright smile, He Yunsong followed suit with a smile.
Yi Chichi saw this, greeted them, and left, leaving the warm space for the family.
Time flew by, and the day Qin Jiu set off arrived.
Yi Chichi brought out the packed items, then took the checklist to confirm with Wen’s mother, "Mom, is there anything you need to add?"
Wen’s mother was feeding complementary food to Wen Yi in a baby chair, and without looking up, she said, "I’ve noted everything, check if there’s milk powder, if yes, buy a few bags."
"Isn’t there still several bags at home?"
"For An’an, she enjoyed drinking Yi’s milk powder yesterday, your Grandpa Zhang sent a pile of health pills to your Aunt Mu earlier, thank him on behalf of Uncle Yaozi and the others."
Old people don’t need thanks, so just be kind to An’an.
Yi Chichi, "Alright, I’ll add milk powder to the checklist."
She took a pen and noted down milk powder, Wen Yi saw it and reached out his little hands oh-oh calling to see the checklist.
"You can’t even speak, what checklist are you asking for."
Complaining verbally, her hands honestly placed the checklist in front of him to let him see.
Of course, he naturally couldn’t understand.
The chubby little boy reached out with his fleshy fingers wanting to grab, "You can’t grab this."
The seven-month-old chubby boy’s hands were dexterous, grabbing things quickly, his destructiveness was strong too.
Papers in his hands, those could be torn, if not, he would try to stuff them in his mouth, the same goes for fabrics and hair.
Not grasping the paper, Wen Yi looked at her with big eyes like black grapes, his little mouth babbling non-stop.
Wen’s mother found it funny, "Stop babbling, no one understands what you’re saying."
Before her words fell, a spoonful of fish paste was thrust into Wen Yi’s mouth.
Wen Yi, "..."
Wen Yi paused a moment, smack-smacked his lips swallowing the fish paste, then reopened his mouth, indicating he wanted more.
Wen’s mother quickly resumed feeding, not forgetting to ask Yi Chichi, "Shouldn’t you be leaving?"
"No rush, there’s still an hour and a half before the next ferry departs."
She had time to walk over, not to mention she didn’t need to walk.
"I’ll leave when Yang Qing comes to call me."
Wen’s mother, "...Yang Qing is going to An City too?"
"Yes."
"Why is she going?"
"To pick up her cousin."
Just as things were said, Yang Qing’s voice came from the doorway almost immediately, "Chichi, are you ready yet?"
"Done!"
She responded, picked up her backpack to sling it over her shoulder, then cupped Wen Yi’s chubby little face and kissed it twice, "Darling, mommy is going out for a while, you be good and listen to grandma at home, don’t cry, mommy will be back soon."
Wen Yi oh-oh responded, Yi Chichi assumed he understood and happily praised, "You’re such a good baby, mommy’s leaving now."
"Mom, while I’m away, take care of Yi, okay."
"You better get going, be safe on the road."
Wen’s mother shooed her away like a fly, Yi Chichi then didn’t linger, released Wen Yi and went out the door.
Wen Yi watched mommy walk out, his chubby face full of confusion.
As she sat on Yang Qing’s bicycle, the kid finally realized something was up, little finger pointing at the door babbling incessantly.
"Mommy’s going to pick up your cousin, she’ll be back once she’s picked him up."
Wen’s mother sweetly soothed him, but it was useless, because once Yi Chichi sat steadily, Yang Qing began pedaling away on the bike.
As Wen Yi watched mommy disappear from view, after a brief pause his little mouth wobbled, starting to cry.
Wen’s mother hurried to comfort him, hearing his cries, Yi Chichi’s eyes started to heat up, feeling an urge to cry.
From the time her child was born until now, she hadn’t been apart from him, thinking about being separated for dozens of hours until she returned tomorrow, her heart hurt terribly.
Yang Qing could understand her emotions, even without looking back, she could feel Yi Chichi’s sadness, asking, "Want to go back and console him, wait till he sleeps to sneak out?"
"No need."
Lil’ Wen was an angel baby, sleeping well at night, not noisy, but the result of having too good a nighttime sleep quality was he’s full of energy during the day.
Counting on him to sleep before leaving, that would mean waiting till the afternoon around two or three.
"It’s okay, at the latest I’ll be home tomorrow."
That’s true.
Yang Qing then stopped talking, the two remained silent until the destination was reached, Yang Qing spent a penny to store the bicycle, then bought tickets and boarded the ferry with Yi Chichi.
At 8:15 AM, the ferry departed promptly.
By the afternoon past three, after hustling around via ferry, walking and vehicles, the two finally arrived at the Yangcheng Military District, appearing at the entrance.
Dusty Yi Chichi and Yang Qing just got off the tram, and saw Qin Jiu, standing taller at the entrance with a burly man, when he saw her his eyes lit up, "Aunt, I’m here."
Before he finished speaking, he ran over like a rabbit.
The burly man paused, then lifted his foot to follow.
Yi Chichi opened her arms to catch the young lad leaping at her, a bright smile on her face.
"Xiao Jiu, you’ve grown into quite a big guy huh."
"Yes."
He responded cheerfully, "Aunt, I’ll protect you and my little brother from now on."
"Wonderful, my Xiao Jiu has made me proud."
Yi Chichi was deeply gratified, her hard work hadn’t been in vain, this kid still remembers to protect her, even including his little brother in his protective circle, very impressive.
"How’s grandpa’s health?"
"He’s fine."
A few casual exchanges between aunt and nephew, Yi Chichi’s attention got drawn by the burly man, she poked Qin Jiu, signaling with her eyes to introduce.
The tacit understanding developed in Kao Shan Village allowed Qin Jiu to immediately get what she meant.
"Aunt, let me introduce you, this is Uncle Qin Chaoyang, here on official business in Yangcheng, and brought me over."
"Uncle Qin, this is my aunt Yi Chichi."
Both extended their hands at the same time, "Mr. Qin (Yi), hello."
Unexpectedly saying at the same time, the overlapping greetings made them smile at each other, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, Qin Chaoyang asked, "Mr. Yi, are you heading home now?"
