Chapter 146: Going to Qingshan Town

Chapter 146: Going to Qingshan Town

Gao Yue was born into a wealthy family. Besides her biological grandmother, she had several 'concubine grandmothers.' However, after the family fell into decline, they lived separately.

From a young age, she was exposed to the rivalries between the women in the family.

In the situation just now, she could think of several ways to say something that would upset her brother-in-law and aunt.

She believed that even if Su Zhaozhao didn't have the intention, she shouldn't be taking her cousin's side.

She didn’t think Su Zhaozhao was oblivious to the fact that her cousin looked down on her and disliked her.

Her cousin was someone who couldn't hide her feelings. A life of comfort and luxury made her like a princess living in an ivory tower, sheltered from reality.

She only occasionally remembered her status.

Most of the time, she still felt as if she was superior.

Her brother-in-law had shielded her so much that it made her become spoiled.

As for Su Zhaozhao...

She wished she could be friends with someone like her.

Su Zhaozhao had a loving partner who was a captain and a good job...

Su Zhaozhao felt Gao Yue's gaze and smiled at her.

Gao Yue also smiled, a genuine and sincere smile.

She hoped that Su Zhaozhao would have a good impression of her.

With Su Zhaozhao saying that, Yan Guang couldn't insist on drinking anymore.

He had to see Gu Heng and Su Zhaozhao to the door, watching them walk away.

As he was about to close the yard gate, he thought for a moment and turned to ask, "Mom, should I close the gate?"

Mom waved her hand, "It's dark, close it."

During the day, as long as Mom was at home, she wouldn't allow the gate to be closed.

In her words:

'If people are closed inside the yard, they are trapped.'

'Opening the door allows for ventilation, which is good for health.'

'If something happens outside, you can see it at a glance.'

The old woman was also superstitious and would say: Leaving the gate closed all the time was considered bad luck, as it could cut off the family line.

Yan Guang had no choice but to listen to her.

Because the Yan family's gate was always open, people passing by would often peek inside. Mom was a warm and enthusiastic person, greeting everyone, which led to more visitors coming to the Yan family to chat.

As a result, Yu Huixin felt uncomfortable, and there was a big conflict in the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship due to the issue of too many visitors at home.

Of course, all these events took place later.

For now, after closing the door, Yan Guang entered the bedroom.

Yu Huixin was lying on the bed with her back to him, her shoulders shaking. After so many years of marriage, as soon as he saw her like this, Yan Guang knew she was crying.

"What's wrong again?"

Yu Huixin's voice was muffled, her nose stuffy. "If you don't want this child, I'll go to the hospital tomorrow."

"When did I say I don't want the child?"

Yan Guang felt incredibly wronged!

He felt even more wronged than the most innocent person!

"Even Su Zhaozhao knows I can't stand the smell of alcohol. What about you?"

After hearing Su Zhaozhao's words from the bedroom, Yu Huixin had to admit she saw a good side to her after all.

Yan Guang: "……My fault."

Damn, he shouldn't have gone drinking with Lao Gu.

"Alright, I'll take you back to your parents' place on my day off the day after tomorrow."

Yu Huixin turned her head, tears still hanging on her face. "Really?"

Yan Guang reached out to wipe her tears. "Really. If you want to stay at your parents' for a few days, that's fine too. I'll come to pick you up."

Since getting pregnant, Yu Huixin had been taking more time off work. She was always taking leave, and by the end of this week, she had only worked two days.

Because of this, her workplace reassigned her to a less demanding role, so it didn’t matter much if she came in or not.

Yan Guang’s lips curled into a smile. "While we're at it, let's take my mother to the city for a stroll."

Yu Huixin shot him a sidelong glance, feeling a bit let down. So the main purpose was to take his mother to the city, and visiting her parents was just an afterthought!

Even though she felt that way, she said, "Okay, you guys go for the stroll. I'll head back first and let my parents know in advance. At noon, you can take Mom to my parents' place for a meal. It’s not often she comes over, so it would be nice for them to meet."

Yan Guang kissed her on the cheek, clearly pleased. "Deal! It's settled then."

……

The next day.

Su Zhaozhao slung her backpack over her shoulder, grabbed her water bottle, and cycled out the door.

At the intersection, she spotted Lu Haoran waiting for her.

"Morning, Xiao Lu!"

After greeting each other, they continued on their way.

After riding on the relatively wide road for some time, Lu Haoran suddenly turned the handlebars and steered the bicycle into a narrow path.

Seeing this, Su Zhaozhao hurriedly followed and got on her bike.

"Sister Su, to save time, we need to take the back roads. You need to be careful while riding!" Lu Haoran said as he turned his head to look at her.

Su Zhaozhao felt a bit nervous and quickly said, "Just focus on the road ahead, okay?"

Lu Haoran couldn't help laughing loudly. It was the first time he had ever seen Su Zhaozhao so nervous.

But Su Zhaozhao couldn't laugh. She was afraid that if she did, she might lose control and veer into the ditch.

The two of them rode their bikes through fields and along paths, passing by various villages.

An elderly farmer working in the fields straightened his back and slowly lifted his head when he heard the clear sound of the bike bell. His weather-beaten face, under the sunlight, revealed traces of time and a simple, honest smile.

"Which officials are heading to a meeting again! How nice!"

With envy in his eyes, he muttered to himself, and after watching the two cyclists ride away, he bent back down to work.

Su Zhaozhao and Lu Haoran chatted and laughed along the way, the atmosphere very harmonious. When they got tired, they would rest under a tree, which also provided shade from the sun.

Riding on such small paths was much more tiring than riding on main roads.

After resting, they continued their journey.

At 10:20 a.m., they finally arrived at Qingshan Town.

"Sister Su, the Supply and Marketing Cooperative is in the town center. Let's head there directly."

Su Zhaozhao nodded.

At the entrance of Qingshan Town stood a wooden and stone archway. According to the inscriptions, it was a scholar's archway built in the late Ming dynasty.

The existence of such an archway indicated that someone from the town had passed the imperial examination in the past.

Years of neglect have left the archway looking worn and weathered.

This traditional structure was a piece of cultural heritage, but it may not last much longer if it isn't preserved.

Su Zhaozhao kept glancing back, lost in thought.

This caught Lu Haoran's attention, and he also turned to look back frequently.

"Sister Su, what's so interesting?"

Su Zhaozhao smiled, "Nothing much, I just feel there are many old buildings in this town."

"You're right. I've heard from older generations that Qingshan Town has existed for a thousand years. It used to be a post station, kind of like an ancient rest stop."

"You seem quite familiar with Qingshan Town!"

Lu Haoran smiled, "I have a relative here, and I heard all this from him. I also enjoy reading up on the town's history."

As they spoke, they arrived at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative in Qingshan Town.