Chapter 265 Seeing off guests
The three of them had been squatting for less than half a cup of tea when they were intercepted by Gu Jingzhe.
Liu Yanhong hung his head and said, "Uncle, how did you find out we were here?"
They hid very deep, but they were still discovered.
Gu Jingzhe said: "I followed the footprints of the three of you and found you here."
As he spoke, he grabbed Liu Yanhong like a chicken.
Although Gu Jingzhe is good-looking, he always looks serious. Therefore, the fearless Liu Yanhong is most afraid of Gu Jingzhe's cold and handsome face.
Even more terrifying than the county magistrate and the teachers in the school.
Being caught in Gu Jingzhe's hand, Liu Yanhong forgot to even struggle, and followed Gu Jingzhe out of the cornfield dejectedly.
Liu Yanhong had been in the cornfield for a long time and his body was covered in mud. Han scolded and laughed as she arranged for Liu Yanhong to change his clothes.
Tong Huaqiong put pork and some vegetables and corn produced from the fields on Han's carriage.
Han invited Tong Huaqiong to visit the Liu family in the county. Tong Huaqiong smiled and said that she would definitely visit when she had time.
"Grandma, can I stay a few more days?" Liu Yanhong was still making his last struggle after getting on the carriage.
"Let's come back after your grandmother's new house is finished." Han said.
Han was not angry but happy about Liu Yanhong's reluctance.
What does this prove? It proves that his grandson is being well taken care of in the Gu family. Otherwise, why would the child not want to go home?
It can be seen that Han's filter for Tong Huaqiong is now so thick that even a sword cannot penetrate it.
"Then can Man'er and Yaozu come home with me?"
Liu Yanhong looked at Maner and Yaozu, and a new idea came to his mind.
Maner and Yaozu followed him back to Pingchuan County. After some time, when they returned to Qinghe Bay, he could also follow them openly.
Maner and Yaozu's eyes lit up.
They haven't lived in the county town yet.
It is said that Pingchuan County is very lively during festivals, with fireworks displays, magic shows, tightrope walking, and people breaking rocks with their chests.
Maner and Yaozu have long wanted to go to Pingchuan County to see the world.
"Young Master Liu, Man'er is not going anywhere."
Gu Dahan, who was usually taciturn, directly refused on behalf of his daughter.
Gu Dahan thought that although the county magistrate's son called his stepmother "grandma", he was still the official's son. It would not matter if Man'er went to Pingchuan County with him. He would not let others gossip about Man'er behind his back and say that Man'er was trying to curry favor with the powerful.
As a father, he can't let Maner become the object of contempt and gossip by others.
When Maner heard that her father didn't let her go, her eyes were full of disappointment.
Liu Yue'e wanted Yaozu to go. After all, having a good relationship with the county magistrate's son would only bring benefits and no harm.
But her eldest uncle had already said that Maner was not allowed to go, so she couldn't let Yaozu go with him.
"Grandma..." Maner looked at Tong Huaqiong, her big eyes full of desire.
Tong Huaqiong didn't dare let Maner go to Liu's house.
What if she gets so engrossed in playing that she takes something from the space and the secret of the space is discovered?
In addition, she decided to start education for Maner and Yaozu after the autumn harvest, so the two children could not go to Pingchuan County.
Tong Huaqiong said, "Man'er, it's not that your father doesn't want you to go to the county town, but I'm going to take you to the prefecture town in a few days."
Maner thought about it and felt that the city must be bigger, more lively and more fun than Pingchuan County, so she didn't want to go to Pingchuan County anymore.
"Aunt Tong, you will go to the capital in a few days to prepare for the new shop. You must come to my house then."
Lu Zhaozhao heard that Tong Huaqiong was going to Pingchuan County in a few days, so she invited Tong Huaqiong to her home.
Tong Huaqiong agreed with a smile.
Lu Zhaozhao then said to Gu Taohua: "Taohua, you should go too when the time comes. You haven't been to my house yet."
Gu Taohua said: "Okay, as long as your brother doesn't blame me for instigating you to do business."
Like Liu Yanhong, Lu Zhaozhao also didn't want to leave the Gu family, but Lu Zhaozhao had already decided to learn how to do business, so she had to go home and convince her brother as soon as possible.
Han held Tong Huaqiong's hand and talked for a long time, reminding her to visit Liu's house when she went to Pingchuan County. She also reminded her to leave one pig for her as she was going to slaughter it for the New Year.
Tong Huaqiong agreed to all of them.
Seeing that the sun had risen, Gu Taohua and others were going to the shop in the town, and Han and Lu Zhaozhao left.
"I'm so sleepy, I need to go to sleep for a while."
As soon as Han and Lu Zhaozhao left, Tong Huaqiong rushed to the bed.
Tong Huaqiong slept until noon.
Gu Dahan had already prepared the meal. Seeing that his stepmother was sleeping in the room, he did not wake up Tong Huaqiong, but heated the meal in the pot.
After getting enough sleep, Tong Huaqiong came to the yard. She felt refreshed by the autumn breeze that carried the scent of chrysanthemums and grass.
"Grandma, you're awake. There's rice in the pot." Maner saw Tong Huaqiong wake up and wanted to help her serve the rice.
Tong Huaqiong said to Man'er, "You don't have to serve it. I can do it myself."
I came to the kitchen and opened the lid of the pot, which contained warm porridge, steamed buns, and stewed pork ribs.
Tong Huaqiong brought the food to the yard and started eating pork ribs in the autumn breeze.
While I was eating, I heard someone knocking on the door.
Maner ran to open the door and called out to the people outside, "Auntie Cao, Chunni."
Tong Huaqiong wondered in her heart why Cao and Chunni came to her house at this time.
"Is your grandmother at home?" asked Cao.
"At home." Tong Huaqiong said loudly.
Cao brought Chunni into the yard, and Tong Huaqiong looked up at the mother and daughter who came in.
Cao's eyes were red and Chunni had tears on her face.
"Aunt Tong, I'm sorry to have delayed your meal."
Cao saw Tong Huaqiong holding the chopsticks and the food in front of her, and spoke awkwardly.
Tong Huaqiong waved her hand and said, "It's okay. Have you eaten?"
"without....."
Cao interrupted Chunni and said hastily, "I have eaten."
Tong Huaqiong did not expose Cao. She stood up and let Cao and Chunni into the house. She ordered Maner to lock the door tightly and poured two bowls of tea for Cao and Chunni.
Tong Huaqiong didn't know what had happened to the mother and daughter, but she could tell from Cao's expression that they must have encountered unbearable difficulties.
There is no doubt that this difficulty must come from Tian Fugui and Luo Pozi.
Tong Huaqiong did not return to the yard. Instead, she sat on a chair in the house and looked at Cao, waiting for Cao to speak.
"Aunt Tong, please eat first." Cao said softly.
She seemed to be trying her best to endure it.
Endure the pain and endure the tears.
Tong Huaqiong said, "I'm almost done eating. Just tell me what you want to say."
The person was right in front of her, looking so miserable. How could she eat?
Cao remained silent.
Tong Huaqiong couldn't wait any longer and urged, "If you have anything to say, please say it quickly."
Cao's face was filled with shame, and she stammered, "Aunt Tong, I'm really embarrassed to speak up."
Tong Huaqiong asked directly: "You brought Chunni to my house because you encountered some difficulties, right? Did Tian Fugui beat you?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Cao finally couldn't hold back her tears and burst into tears, while Chunni even cried out loud.
It seems that Tong Huaqiong guessed right.