The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead-Chapter 389 - 378: Reunion

Jiang Nanzhou returned that day, Lu Jingqiu was at Xue Jianian’s home buying beef and mutton while holding the child.

"Chickens, ducks, and geese, two of each, five pounds of beef, five pounds of mutton, a few mutton bones, and ten pounds of pork. Xinyue, how much do you want?"

"I need a lot, for my parents and my mother-in-law; they’re all counting on me to prepare their New Year’s goods. They’re getting busier as the holiday approaches and don’t have time to shop, knowing that Jianian has some, they just told me to handle it. Shang Ze will come by bike in a bit to pick it up."

Xue Jianian knew they were coming to buy things and had kept everything ready in the room to the left.

She had prepared some pork, mutton, and beef in advance, just in case anyone came to buy from their house.

"Take whatever you need, I have to clear out this room for my Grandpa and Grandma Xue to stay in."

"When will they arrive?"

"In a couple of days, I’ve got all their quilts and stuff ready. Plus, my grandparents prefer not to live with us young couple. They’ve said, after the New Year’s, they want to go to the farm to help me with planting."

"The farm, is there still a house there?"

"Yes, I’ve reserved one for Grandpa and Grandma Xue in advance, complete with a yard."

Lu Jingqiu laughed, "Now that’s good, finally your whole family can live together."

Luo Xinyue, holding the child, laughed heartily, "What’s there to envy? Your family’s almost back, and there’s a car at home, isn’t it specially prepared for your Jiang Nanzhou?"

Lu Jingqiu laughed without denying, "It was his idea, but the road is too long, and I’m worried about him driving back and forth alone."

Xue Jianian laughed, "Don’t even mention a car, ever since you guys brought one home, Ah Cheng has taken a liking to it too, it’s just too bad we’re currently in the startup phase and short on funds, otherwise, he’d definitely buy one too."

Luo Xinyue said, "Indeed, those cars brought back from there are really cheap, it’s just a shame we don’t have the money."

Xue Jianian laughed, "There you go crying poor again, don’t worry, our mutton soup shop is about to distribute dividends."

Luo Xinyue said, "I don’t dare to touch that dividend money, this year Shang Ze has been involved in quite a few projects with you guys, and I’m scared."

Lu Jingqiu said, "Scared of what? The money being used is all earned these past two years anyway, even if we do make a loss, it won’t affect our normal life, you just wait to count your money well."

"You two really have big hearts, ah, remember me, I used to be someone who didn’t care about spending money, how proud I was. But after having kids, it’s not possible anymore, I’ve become softer."

Xue Jianian laughed, "Becoming a mom really is different, huh."

"Indeed, hey Jianian, what about you? You’re so quiet."

After helping them pack their things, Xue Jianian sighed, "Do you see? All day I’m exhausted and fall asleep as soon as I hit the bed, who has the time to have kids? We’ve thought it over, we’ll wait another year, wait till the workshop is on track, then we’ll have kids."

Lu Jingqiu couldn’t help but admire her, "You’re really working hard."

"What choice do I have? Soon we’ll have four elders in the house, the money has to be there."

Luo Xinyue said, "That’s true too. But professors like Professor Shi have their pensions, like my parents who are waiting to retire, planning to enjoy life with the money afterwards."

"Living is no issue, but if they get sick later, one child really can’t take care of it all."

Although Lu Jingqiu hadn’t experienced this herself, she had seen plenty of such situations.

After chatting for a while at Xue Jianian’s place, Shang Ze came over to pick up the things.

Following him was Jiang Nanzhou, who had returned at some unknown time.

When Lu Jingqiu saw him, her eyes warmed, and she hurried forward, "When did you get here?"

Jiang Nanzhou took the child in his arms and held her hand, "Just got back, Aunt Zhang said you were here."

"Yeah, I came to prepare for the New Year goods. Did you ride a bike here?"

Shang Ze laughed from the side, "He didn’t ride a bike; with such a distance, he drove straight here."

Jiang Nanzhou laughed, "Just say you’re envious, I don’t mind."

This caused everyone to laugh out loud.

Meanwhile, Gao Shu next door overheard and felt a sinking feeling; he seemed to hear Jiang Nanzhou’s voice.

He’s back?

The woman he previously looked down on had become his treasure, spoiled to such an extent.

Regretful?

Gao Shu gave a self-mocking smile, not even knowing himself if he was happy now or not.

His wife was busy all day long and hardly seen, while others’ wives and children enjoyed warmth and affection; he had now become the person in the family responsible for cooking and stoking the fire.

He had lost all sense of masculinity.

Gao Shu was in a very bad mood, and he didn’t want to hear those grating laughs either, so he grabbed his jacket and turned to leave the house.

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Jiang Nanzhou moved the items into the car and told his wife and child to sit in the back.

He purposely drove around in circles, touring the nearby area: "This car is nice."

"Is it comfortable to drive?"

"Comfortable. We should treat Second cousin well when he comes back. We owe him for this car."

"Yeah, husband, I want to learn how to drive too. Can you teach me?"

"Sure, tomorrow I’ll take you to a spacious place to teach you."

"Great."

"Is Xiao Cheng well-behaved?"

"The little guy is so energetic during the day; he can play an entire morning and afternoon. At night, he’s a bit thinner and can roll over in bed. He’s chirping away all day and has started teething, always drooling."

"There are more people during the day to play with him. I’m worried he might be fussy at night. Now that I’m back today, I’ll make sure my wife gets a good night’s sleep."

Listening to her husband’s thoughtful words, Lu Jingqiu’s heart softened, and she felt touched.

"He only eats twice at night but still wets the bed. With the weather cold now, when I leave during the day, I leave a bottle of breast milk for him. After ten o’clock, Big Sister Erping gives it to him while it’s still warm. It’s manageable in winter, but not in summer. Zhang Miao said we could wean the baby in a few months."

Jiang Nanzhou didn’t understand this part, but he trusted the advice of those with experience.

Back home, Jiang Nanzhou held the child, giving his wife a break.

Aunt Zhang, looking at the beef and mutton, calculated that she’d braise the beef.

She’d make dumplings with the mutton and use the rest for mutton soup.

Jiang Yiyi was now on vacation and had gone to stay at Xiao Hua’s Home. The grain and oil store was busy lately, so they got up at five in the morning to load the merchandise and head to the store.

It was more convenient for Yiyi to stay there.

The main reason was that she knew Jiang Nanzhou was coming back, and the girl started to avoid any impropriety.

A couple of days later, Second cousin, his aunt, as well as Older Cousin’s Wife and their children, also returned.

Joining them were Grandpa Xue and Grandma Xue.

On the day of their return, Lu Jingqiu also went over with her child.

She had also secretly prepared gifts for Grandpa Xue and Grandma Xue.

Having not seen them for over a year, Grandpa Xue and Grandma Xue were still the same and in good spirits.

Knowing they were due for a reunion, Lu Jingqiu did not linger long and promised to visit again in a few days.

She then went with Jiang Nanzhou to his aunt’s house.

After not seeing them for two years, Older Cousin had become even more steady, Older Cousin’s Wife was still so gentle and pretty, and the little nephew was cute and lively.

Just as she remembered them.

In the blink of an eye, two days later, her father and Manman each arrived from different directions, gradually making their way home.

This year, every family was complete and united, a festive and fulfilling gathering.