Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Chapter 295: Encountering Indifference (1/2)
Chapter 287: Chapter 295: Encountering Indifference
“Yes, we now have our own home,” Han Yu said, his face adorned with a doting and equally joyful smile. This was truly their own place, a home they had earned entirely by themselves, unlike the Han Family’s old house or Xinluo Town.
Su Wenyue then discussed with Han Yu the matter of bamboo shoot processing, an area in which she excelled. Han Yu had complete trust in his daughter-in-law, so naturally, he had no objections. However, since the house in the prefecture had been settled and they were soon to move in, he was concerned there might be a conflict with the timing.
“Why don’t we leave Shu Qin and Aunt Feng behind to take care of things here? We’ve rented this house until next year; we can’t back out for the time being anyway. Once they’ve finished up with everything, they can come over to Yiyang Prefecture,” Su Wenyue suggested, thinking that it was best to move to the city sooner rather than later, as things needed to be arranged in advance—especially since Han Yu should make use of this time for social visits. She had to ensure everything was in order so as not to hold him back.
“Would that work? Without you here, can Shu Qin and Aunt Feng handle it? Should I arrange for some help for you?” Han Yu asked, as he was not often involved in inner house affairs, and was only familiar with Aunt Li, Grandma Chen, and Xiao Xi. He wasn’t so acquainted with others and wasn’t sure of Shu Qin and Aunt Feng’s capabilities.
“There won’t be any problem. Aunt Feng and Shu Qin are both capable. I’ve taught Shu Qin everything about the bamboo shoots; there’s no need for me to monitor it personally. However, since Shu Qin will stay here for the time being, we’ll have to arrange for a temporary steward in the kitchen,” Su Wenyue said as she already had someone suitable in mind.
“Let’s have Grandma Chen take care of it. The kitchen is pivotal for managing the food; it’s of utmost importance. Though Grandma Chen is not as skilled as Aunt Li, she wins on loyalty. She should have no problem handling the kitchen,” Han Yu proposed.
Su Wenyue nodded in agreement, thinking it made sense, “Then let’s have Grandma Chen manage it temporarily. I was thinking of asking Aunt Li to take charge, but with the New Year approaching and many things to deal with, she might be too busy. While the kitchen also has many tasks, with the guidelines we established before, it shouldn’t be too difficult to manage. Grandma Chen should be up to it.”
The decided date for moving to the prefecture city was December 12th. They would certainly celebrate the New Year in the city. Before that, Han Yu decided to visit his old home to see his parents and relatives, deliver the New Year’s gifts in advance, and bring the three little ones to meet their grandparents.
Su Wenyue and her family set out on the 10th day of December, planning to stay in the old house for a day and then proceed to the prefecture. It wasn’t that they didn’t want to stay longer; it was just that nowadays, a trip involved no less than ten or twenty people, which could be managed for a day or two, but any longer would be inconvenient. Besides, they were indeed pressed for time to get to the prefecture.
“What? Fourth son and his wife are coming back?!” Old Man Han and Mrs. Yang were thrilled to hear the news, barely able to contain their excitement. Just a few days ago, they had learned of their son’s promotion, and now, within just a few days, he was returning—how could they not be thrilled?
In the same room were Han Hu and his family, the eldest son, who were also delighted to hear that Su Wenyue was coming back.
“That’s wonderful. The Fourth son and his wife have been away for months. It’s rare for them to come back, so we must hurry to make proper arrangements,” Mrs. Liu said with joy. Even after the Fourth son’s family had moved out, they had continued to contribute to the family, especially benefiting Old Man Han and Mrs. Yang, who had been living with them. Upon hearing that Fourth son and his wife would return, how could Mrs. Liu not be filled with joy?