Tan Shaoting and his three sons also got up to greet everyone.
Yang Hongwen’s wife held Qi Wen’s hand. "How ti flies! The little child back then is now as tall as ."
Yang Hongwen and his wife sat on the bed. "Yuanyuan, why haven’t you co back all these years? Every ti I asked Chunsheng, he said you were busy."
"Uncle, I really have been busy."
"Being busy is good. I almost embarrassed myself at the township eting when I saw the report about you. I was so excited; how capable our little one has beco."
Su Yuanyuan just smiled.
"Yuanyuan, thank you for arranging jobs for your three brothers. It’s my fault for not managing them well; they were always looking for work. I’m causing you trouble."
"Uncle, I wouldn’t turn down sothing I can do. But the job arrangents weren’t really done by . My secretary friend works in our city, and he arranged it. Don’t worry, I’ve already expressed my gratitude to him."
Yang Hongwen frowned, "Yuanyuan, I hope it won’t cause you trouble? You have to return favors when people help."
"It’s okay, I know what to do." She had already given Secretary Bai an opportunity; he was a smart person who knew to seize it.
"It’s still causing you trouble; debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay."
"Uncle, don’t worry. I know our eldest brother works at the cent factory, which must be very tiring and not good for the health. I was worried you’d despise it."
"Despise it? Why would we despise it? They’re among the few in our village with jobs. Why would we despise it?
Actually, the herb planting you’ve arranged in our village now brings in inco that’s no less than working formal jobs, just without the benefits."
"As long as everyone can earn money, that’s good. These herbs must be tended carefully; there will be benefits in the future."
Yang Hongwen nodded. Their village had beco the envy of the surrounding areas.
The technician and Yuanyuan’s friends stayed in the village, receiving extra care.
Yang Hongwen knew it was because Su Yuanyuan was from this village.
Qi Yan and his group led Shubao and Xiao Fei outside. There were too many goods, including at, and they were afraid of stray cats and dogs ruining it.
Tan Shaoting was very considerate toward the children. "Uncle, these things outside are gifts for your two families. Please distribute them so the kids don’t have to watch over them outside."
Yang Hongwen sighed inwardly, rembering the small help he once provided this child, who never forgot it over the years.
"Thank you, Yuanyuan and Xiao Tan, for always rembering us."
"Uncle, no need to be so polite. Back then, you helped Yuanyuan; that’s a debt of gratitude."
Yang Hongwen waved his hands quickly. He had often reflected that he hadn’t really helped Su Yuanyuan that much.
Tan Shaoting was the first to stand up. Only Hu Chunhua and Su Yuanyuan remained seated while the others went out.
Half of a pig, over ten pounds of beef, a sack of wheat, and the remaining nutritional products were divided equally between the two families.
"Xiao Tan, in the future, don’t bring so much stuff." Yang Hongwen sighed. How much would this cost?
"Uncle, it’s okay; it’s just our family’s way of expressing gratitude to you."
Yu Xiuqin, being particularly insightful, went to find two large sacks. These items were too conspicuous and needed to be hidden a bit.
Yang Minggang helped pack up everything. "Eldest brother, take these ho first and co over for lunch later."
Yang Hongwen did not refuse. The couple pushed the cart and left.
At ho, they gradually sorted out the items.
"Honey, do you think Yuanyuan’s family will stay for a few days? I’ve made two new quilts with fresh cotton. I’ll bring them over later.
Chunhua has made so too, but I’m not sure if there are any left at ho."
"Zhiqiang just got married, so they must have new quilts. You just need to take over two more."
"There’s so much pork; we should split it among their three families."
Yang Hongwen said nothing, as he and his wife indeed couldn’t finish it all.
"Honey, should we prepare sothing for Yuanyuan and her family?"
"What can we give them? They lack nothing?" Yang Hongwen was also troubled.
"We have peanuts at ho. I’ll roast so later, and there are dried sweet potatoes that I specifically laid out to dry well this year.
We also have dried persimmons. It’s about all we can offer; anything else seems unsuitable." Xu Chunjiao chattered on.
Yang Hongwen nodded. "Prepare as you see fit. We can only offer them what’s produced at ho."
Since the cent factory was on holiday, all three of the Yang brothers were at ho.
Not for long, they heard that a car had arrived at Yang Minggang’s house, most likely suggesting Su Yuanyuan was here.
It had been many years since she last ca back. Due to their jobs, the three brothers were very grateful to her, so upon hearing the news, they ca over.
The old couple was tidying up, and the three brothers helped out when they saw all the good things. Their hearts rejoiced, knowing their parents would definitely share with them.
So they quickly lent a hand. Xu Chunjiao, working all the while, said, "This will be divided among you after Yuanyuan leaves; otherwise, it’s too embarrassing."
"Mom, eat with Dad."
Xu Chunjiao shook her head. "How much can the two of us eat?"
"Mom, shouldn’t we invite Su Yuanyuan for a al?"
"Of course, today they’re at Minggang’s house. If they stay a few days, then they’ll co to our house for lunch tomorrow. If they leave today, then they’ll have dinner here today.
Oh, by the way, you should quickly go and ask your wife to make a few new pillows with new cloth. If there aren’t enough husks, I have so here."
"Alright, I’ll go and tell Xiaodong now."
"Second, you should ask your sister-in-law to help your wife. That way, it’ll be faster."
"Second Brother, Xiao Ling is also ho. The three sisters together can finish it quickly."
Everything was sorted. Xu Chunjiao found two sets of new bedding, wrapped them in a clean sheet, and brought them over to Yang Minggang’s house on a small cart.
She went directly inside with them. "Sister-in-law, what’s this?"
"Bedding. Yuanyuan, are you staying for a few days? This is newly ginned cotton and newly made bedding.
Please stay for a few days and celebrate the New Year at ho. You’ve been away for so many years. It’s rare for you to co back."
Hu Chunhua also looked expectantly at Su Yuanyuan. "Yes, we have new bedding at ho, and there’s room for you to stay. Would you stay for a few days and celebrate the New Year at ho?"
Su Yuanyuan saw how the two elders looked at her.
"Aunt, I’ll stay for a couple of days, but not for the New Year. Friends from out of town made a special trip to co. I wanted to see you, which is why I ca back.
Ultimately, I have to et with them."
Both of them laughed. Staying for just a couple of days was good enough. They knew she was very busy, and this already made them happy.
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