Rebirth Counterattack with Space-Chapter 48 - Differences

After all, he didn’t mind how others treated him, but Xia Yuan was off-limits; he himself couldn’t cherish her enough, and if anyone dared to bully her, it meant making an irreconcilable enemy out of him. Speaking of which, he was not generous and held grudges.

Xia Yuan just watched their father-and-daughter exchange, unable to help but roll her eyes, “Xiaoyun, just don’t forget to teach me how to make that formula tonight, or we’ll give ourselves away tomorrow.”

“No problem.” Lu Yun patted her chest and replied confidently. Mom had to learn anyway, otherwise what would they do when her little brother was born?

It was just a short walk to uncle’s house. The courtyard gate was open, and the whole family was enjoying the cool in the courtyard. Seeing Lu Aiguo’s family of three coming over with a big basket on their back, several children surged forward with a cheer.

“Third Uncle, Third Aunt, are there any big meat buns or dumplings left?”

Lu Jinzhao asked first with drool on his lips. The big meat buns from yesterday and today’s dumplings were too delicious, but unfortunately, he didn’t get enough of the taste before they were all gone. Mother said they got to eat buns and dumplings because Third Uncle got a new wife. For those foods, he didn’t mind if Third Uncle got a new wife every day.

Lu Jinfeng and Lu Ying didn’t speak, but they also looked up at Lu Aiguo and Xia Yuan with hopeful faces.

“What do you want to eat?” Lu Aiguo squatted down to ask. Meanwhile, Xia Yuan was pulled away by the aunt.

“Big meat buns.”

“Dumplings.”

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“Meat buns.”

All three spoke in unison. The one calling for “dumplings” was Lu Jinfeng. Lu Jinzhao pulled at his sleeve with a face of disagreement, “Brother, big meat buns taste better than dumplings.”

“Right, meat buns taste good, so do dumplings, anything with meat tastes good.” Lu Ying swallowed.

Lu Aiguo pulled out two cans of meat from his basket to show them, “We don’t have meat buns or dumplings now, but here are some canned meats. Is it okay if I ask your Grandma to prepare it for you tomorrow?”

The three children’s eyes instantly lit up, and they nodded vigorously while swallowing their saliva, “Yes.”

Lu Aiguo smiled, tousling their hair, then stood up, “Uncle also brought some flour and meat for you. If you still want to eat meat buns or dumplings, you can ask your Grandma to make some for you. Now go and play with your sister.”

The three children grew even happier, “Uncle is so nice.”

After sending the children away, Lu Aiguo took a few steps toward the adults who were already standing up waiting for him. Aunt Lin Xue, Zhang Cui, and others were talking with Xia Yuan.

“Come, sit here, Aiguo. Why did you bring more stuff? Didn’t you just drop things off yesterday and at noon today? You’re married now, you should be economical and thrifty…”

Uncle beckoned Lu Aiguo to sit beside him, while Lu Aidang shifted over to make room.

“It’s the kids’ heartfelt gesture. Once given, you’re still fussing about it,” Aunt scolded Uncle with a glance, “But Aiguo, don’t do this next time, okay? If you live so extravagantly, Xia Yuan might just get fed up with you, won’t she?”

“Auntie, Xia Yuan is not that kind of person. It was actually her idea to send a portion to both Uncle and Second Uncle’s families. It’s also to thank you all for the care you’ve shown me over the years.”

Lu Aiguo laughed as he boosted Xia Yuan’s image in front of Uncle’s family.

“Xia Yuan is good too, you two need to live well together in the future,” Aunt said while turning her head to nod and smile at Xia Yuan, patting the back of her hand in approval.

“Mm-hm,” naturally, neither Lu Aiguo nor Xia Yuan had any reason not to nod in agreement. Lu Aiguo naturally took over the conversation, “In a few days, Xia Yuan, Xiaoyun, and I will be moving to Haicheng. From then on, we will stay in Haicheng.”

Telling Uncle and Aunt that his whole family would be relocating to Haicheng was one of the reasons for their visit today.

“Why have you suddenly decided this?” Uncle and his family were taken aback, all eyes fixed on Lu Aiguo as Uncle asked.

“Indeed, why move to Haicheng when everything’s fine here? You’re not familiar with life there,” Aunt’s smile also faded, “I heard that the monthly food ration in the city is not enough to get by.”

“We’re going there to open a shop, and Shitou is coming with us.” Lu Aiguo took the items out of his basket and placed them on the stone table in front, then briefly repeated the story of how they had saved the driver.

“They say when luck comes, you can’t stop it. You both are fortunate, even saving someone casually turns out to be a benefactor,” Aunt eyed the table full of expensive items. Her gaze flickered, and she became even more polite.

“You could have kept these for yourself to eat, why so formal, sending so much over all at once?”

“These were all half bought, half given by the driver as a gesture of gratitude. He said if we could open a shop in Haicheng in the future, supplying the goods wouldn’t be a problem. As it happens, Xia Yuan’s family is from Haicheng, and she’s always wanted to return. After discussing with Shitou, we felt the opportunity was too good to pass up and decided to give it a try,” Lu Aiguo explained nonchalantly, making sure to add.

“When we bought these items, Shitou also emptied his pockets. Even though I paid him back afterwards, it wasn’t just for my sake. Aunt, please keep this to yourselves. If Shitou’s uncles and aunts learn about it and come demanding a share, it wouldn’t be nice.”

Lu Aiguo knew Aunt had a bit of a show-off streak, so he sounded a preemptive warning.

“Xia Yuan and I only kept a tiny bit for ourselves; we thought it would be too cumbersome to take too much with us. Most of it we’ve brought for you and Second Uncle. Plus, tomorrow Big Sister and Second Sister are coming home, and there’s also a portion for them. Aside from Second Sister’s family getting some extra milk powder, combined they won’t get as much as what we’ve brought you. If Shitou’s uncles and aunts come making a fuss, I’m afraid I won’t have anything left to give them, and it might lead to issues…”