Chapter 322 Can We Take a Big Plane to See Grandpa and Grandma?~~

Chapter 322: Can we take the big plane to see grandpa and grandma~~

When Su Taotao came home from work, Chenchen was bobbing his head to the radio, copying the announcer's voice.

Baibai and Xiaoyunduo *[pet names]* circled around his feet, creating a very harmonious scene.

Recently, Fu Yuanhang had been responsible for taking Chenchen to and from school.

When Fu Yuanhang went to play basketball with Uncle Mu and his friends, he sometimes took Chenchen along, and Dongdong and Pangpang occasionally joined too.

After Li Shouwang started working, he would first drop Pangpang off at school in the morning, then found an elderly woman who was free at home to help pick up the child for a bit of extra money.

The elderly woman would accompany Pangpang from after school until Li Shouwang finished work and took Pangpang to the cafeteria for dinner, after which she would go home.

If Li Shouwang wasn’t back by 7, he would pay for her dinner, letting her eat with Pangpang and wait for him to come back before leaving.

The elderly woman had no grandkids yet, and her children were busy, but she adored Pangpang—or really, Pangpang kept *her* company. It was a win-win situation, and she enjoyed taking care of him very much.

Even when Pangpang went to watch basketball games, the elderly woman would tag along.

She also liked Chenchen and Dongdong very much, often smiling and sneaking them candy.

At the basketball court, it was common to see three children and a white-haired elderly woman.

Of course, the kids loved her too.

Especially Pangpang, because she always brought him yummy snacks.

Su Taotao had lunch at the new factory today and hadn’t seen the children all day.

Chenchen ran up to her the moment he saw her: "Mama, why did you come back so late~~"

Su Taotao set the groceries aside, picked Chenchen up, and kissed him: "Sorry, Mommy was super busy today."

Chenchen snuggled into her neck: "Mama, Uncle Shu’s done with his tests~ Are we going home to pick up Grandma now~~"

Su Taotao paused—time flew by. It felt like summer break had just ended, and now winter vacation was here.

She nodded and set the child down: "Mommy will discuss it with Daddy tonight to decide how to get back. Go play now, Mommy will start cooking."

"Mm-hmm~~" Chenchen dashed back to the radio and continued copying the announcer.

Fu Yuanhang was in the kitchen lighting the stove. Su Taotao put the groceries down and asked, "Ah Hang, when’s your winter break?"

"Finished the last exam today. Tomorrow’s the last day of school," Fu Yuanhang replied.

Su Taotao said, "Let’s talk to your brother tonight about when to buy tickets to pick Mom up. The sooner the better—the crazier the crowds will be later."

Fu Yuanhang nodded: "Got it."

Since the weather had cooled, many vegetables could be stored longer, so most of the time, Fu Zhengtu would buy groceries in the morning when he went out for breakfast.

As a result, dinners were much more varied now than in the summer.

Both Fu Yuanhang and Chenchen were visibly growing taller.

Tonight’s dinner included kelp and spare rib soup, along with some cured sausages Su Taotao had brought back from the new factory.

Xiao Lu got them from a friend and shared a portion with Su Taotao.

When autumn winds blow, it's time for cured meats—this is the best season to dry homemade sausages.

Toss two sausages into the rice to steam, pair them with some taro, and the aroma will fill the entire house. Add a steaming bowl of pork rib soup, and even the gods would envy this cozy life.

Fu Zhengtu caught a whiff of that irresistible aroma from down the street.

During dinner, Su Taotao mentioned picking up Zhou Linglan.

Fu Zhengtu said, "Ah Hang doesn’t need to go. I’ll swing by to get Mom."

Su Taotao was surprised. "A detour?"

Fu Zhengtu nodded apologetically. "Yes, I’ve been given a sudden work assignment."

The kid, who had been chomping on a bone, lifted his head from his bowl upon hearing about the trip, his eyes lighting up.

"Daddy, can Chenchen fly on the big airplane this time~~?"

Fu Zhengtu placed a piece of carrot in the child’s bowl and shook his head. "Not this trip. We’re taking the train, so it’s still not convenient to bring you along."

"Okay~~" The little one pouted in disappointment and went back to tackling his meat.

Fu Yuanhang was also disappointed—he’d hoped to go back home.

Catching his look, Su Taotao asked Fu Zhengtu, "How long are you gone this time?"

"About ten days," Fu Zhengtu replied.

"Ah Hang, do you want to return to Qinglian Village?" Su Taotao asked Fu Yuanhang.

Fu Yuanhang looked at her and nodded hard. "Yes."

It was home—where he’d grown up. Now that Mom’s leaving too, he didn’t know when he’d have another chance to go back. He wanted to see it again.

Su Taotao slid Fu Zhengtu the meatiest rib. "Is Mo Gong also going? Take Ah Hang and Uncle Mu along? Once you get off the train, they’ll know how to get home, right, Ah Hang?"

Fu Yuanhang bobbed his head. "Mm-hmm! Brother, I can do it."

Fu Zhengtu glanced at him—his kid brother could handle himself now. "Alright. If you hit a snag, go to the police station for help or find a post office to call us."

Fu Yuanhang grinned, a rare sight. "I know, Brother."

"Sigh~~" Chenchen sighed, pushing his food around.

Su Taotao patted his head. "What’s up, kiddo?"

Chenchen kicked his little feet. "I really want to fly on the big airplane and take the big train too. When will I grow up~~?"

"How about this—tomorrow, Mommy has to meet an uncle. After that, I’ll take you to the park, okay?" Su Taotao changed the subject.

Chenchen sat up straight. "The park~~?"

He had no memory of a park—he’d only been to the zoo. "What’s a park? Is it like the zoo~~?"

Su Taotao thought for a moment. "The park isn’t as fun as the zoo, but Mommy hasn’t been there either. Let’s see what it’s like."

"Oh~~" Chenchen nodded slowly. "Okay then, I’ll go with Mommy~~"

"Who are you meeting?" Fu Zhengtu asked.

Su Taotao replied, "Secretary Zhao, the one transferred from the city to our new factory. He asked us to meet."

"Giving up a solid position as the Public Security Bureau secretary to come be a secretary here—I wonder what’s going through his head," Su Taotao added.

Fu Zhengtu said, "Everyone has their reasons. Your factory’s pretty decent too. By the way, I’ll be staying in S City for a few days. Should I go see your parents?"

Su Taotao was momentarily stunned, biting her chopsticks as she blinked at Fu Zhengtu.

Fu Zhengtu put some food in her bowl and said guiltily, "Chenchen’s grandma and grandpa."

Truth be told, Fu Zhengtu had never met them either. He only knew that this foolish girl had clashed with her family to marry him and had never gone back since.

Chenchen had never met his grandma and grandpa either.

"Speaking of which, Chenchen should meet them too," Fu Zhengtu added.

"It’s too sudden. Maybe next time," Su Taotao said, not mentally prepared herself.

Chenchen blinked. "Grandma and grandpa, oh~~"

Fu Zhengtu nodded. "They’re Mommy’s mom and dad."

"Ah~~ I know them! The ones who send me tiger toys and formula!" Chenchen said slowly, nodding. "I wanna see them! Mommy, can we take a big plane to see them~~?"

Su Taotao couldn’t help but laugh. "You just wanna ride a big plane, don’t you? No way. Even if we go, we’ll only take the train."

"The train is cool too! Mommy, when are we going~~?" Chenchen wasn’t picky—trains were good enough.

Su Taotao hadn’t seriously considered the matter.

Mainly because "Su Taotao’s" parents and their side of the family were never that close to her, and she preferred keeping her distance.

The best kind of relationship was living separately in peace.

But in this society built on human connections, it was hard to truly achieve that.

She still had to fulfill "Su Taotao’s" duty as a daughter and let Chenchen meet his relatives.

"We can’t go this year. After the New Year, once the new factory’s production line is up and running smoothly, I’ll find time to take you back," Su Taotao said.

Chenchen nodded. "Okaaay~~"

"What about me?" Fu Zhengtu asked, his voice carrying a slightly hurt tone.

"Huh? Of course you’re coming too. Ah Hang as well—we’re all going," Su Taotao said matter-of-factly.

Only then did Fu Zhengtu’s expression brighten slightly. "Mm, I’ll clear my schedule then."

Fu Yuanhang also smiled. He wanted to meet them too.

Nov. 15 Something came up last minute, so only this update tonight. I’ll try to post extra tomorrow. Goodnight.