CHAPTER 204: CHAPTER 204: GETTING READY TO SET OUT

"Mom, don’t accuse me. I didn’t spoil them. I was just nurturing their interests and hobbies!" Lin Xue corrected.

"Alright, alright, Mom doesn’t care about that. As long as they’re not spoiled rotten, it’s fine! Hurry up and eat! Eat more, I’ve cooked all your favorites! I’ll make some snacks for you to have on the road later!" Wang Cuihua served dishes to the three of them.

The sadness on her face faded; after all, the daughters would be back soon. Just like the grandmother said, it’s good for them to go out and gain some experience.

Lin Xue went to town the next day, first going home to fill all three cabinets in the kitchen with supplies.

Grains, vegetables, meat, eggs, and a few small loved pastries and candies, along with seasonal fruits, were all taken out one by one.

Then she went to find Wang Cheng, got some money, and went to the warehouse to store supplies.

Now she was carrying two hundred thousand yuan, because she also converted some to gold; otherwise, there would be more cash.

With this money, she could buy several courtyard houses in the Capital City. What’s there to fear about going to the Capital City? Besides, she’s been there in the future before. The more she thought about it, the more excited she got. She would soon see the Capital City of this era.

After finishing her errands, her brother, sister and father, Lin Daliang, all returned from work and school.

She made a big table of delicious food for everyone, cooking all the dishes they loved.

"Wow, big sis, what’s the occasion today? Why did you make so many dishes?" Lin Xia exclaimed as she entered the house, smelling the aroma of food, knowing her big sister was back. She ran in excitedly.

The others followed suit, rushing in excitedly, washing their hands and serving the dishes.

With many hands, they quickly brought out all the food Lin Xue had worked on for half a day to the table.

"Xiao Xue, why do you have time to come over today? Isn’t it busy at your place?" Lin Daliang asked, pleased even though he didn’t drink the wine his eldest daughter brought him because he had to work in the afternoon.

"I came to check on you all today and bought you some supplies and food. Dad... Well, in a couple of days, I’ll be going to the Capital City with Zhang Yuan to meet his family!" Lin Xue straightforwardly shared her plans.

"Going to the Capital City? Is Xiao Yuan taking leave to go back? Did something happen over there?" Lin Daliang asked, focusing on the key point.

Lin Xue couldn’t help but admire her father’s progress. Working at the milk powder factory for these months had sharpened his mind. Now it seemed her mom couldn’t stay home as a housewife forever, or she would inevitably fall behind her dad.

Last time, Zhang Yuan returned because the family sent a letter. Now he was leaving again; Lin Daliang asked if something was wrong at home, which made perfect sense.

"No, this time he’s going back for good. The company wants him back!" Lin Xue explained.

"Big sis, if brother-in-law goes back and doesn’t return, can you manage on your own?" The oldest and most mature family member spoke up.

Lin Shan looked worriedly at his big sister. If brother-in-law didn’t return, would he still be their brother-in-law? Big sister had never traveled far; could she manage on her own?

But he couldn’t ask these questions. If anyone should ask, it would be brother-in-law. He didn’t want his big sister to wait aimlessly while Zhang Yuan wasted time.

"Zhang Yuan will send me home before he leaves, just going to meet his family, no need to worry!" Lin Xue understood this brother of hers well. Those little eyes others couldn’t decipher, she surely could.

Just like her big brother, concerned about her, his little mind was filled with thoughts.

This was something her dad hadn’t even thought of.

"Xiao Xue, how about Dad takes leave to accompany you?" Lin Daliang said, a bit worried.

"Dad, just focus on your job! Your daughter will guarantee to be back in front of you in a month!" Lin Xue assured.

After she mentioned going to the Capital City, except for Lin Shan, the other four kids put down their chopsticks and fell silent.

"You all, big sis is just going for a visit, not forever. Why those faces? Do you dislike the food I cooked? Putting down your chopsticks? No more cooking for you if you do that!" Lin Xue half-jokingly, half-seriously said when she saw the situation.

"Yeah, big sis worked hard, it’s good to have a chance to go out and have fun! Bring me back a gift when you return!" Lin Xia was the first to speak up.

Lin Yun nodded along. She hadn’t realized that big sis was just visiting the in-laws for a couple of days, and they all thought she wasn’t coming back.

Lin Shuang, too, was awakened by her third sister, then smiled happily. Big sis was just going for fun. Why was she sulking as if the sky was falling?

"Right, big sis, I want a gift too! Don’t forget to bring back the latest fabric and styles from the Capital City!" Lin Yun quickly sought benefits.

"Big sis, I want tasty treats!" Lin Shuang’s desires were simpler; she only wanted delicious food.

"Alright, alright! I’ll bring something for all of you! Study well at home, and by the time you’re on summer break, big sis will be back!" Lin Xue nodded and smiled.

These little ones were more sensible than she imagined, especially Lin Xia, who was quick-minded.

The group cheered, quickly picking up their chopsticks to attack the delicious food on the table.

"Big sis, will you and brother-in-law come here when you leave?" Lin Shan suddenly asked.

"Not sure yet, Li Jianshe is buying the tickets today, but not sure when we’ll get them! Why, what’s up?" Lin Xue asked, puzzled.

"Well, I’d like to say farewell to brother-in-law. After all, we don’t know when we’ll meet again after this!" Lin Shan concealed his thoughts quietly.

"Alright, we’ll come by tomorrow noon! You can say goodbye to him then." Lin Xue agreed.

She knew this prudent, mature, and thoughtful brother must have a few words for Zhang Yuan.

She didn’t stop him; in fact, she felt very fortunate to have such a brother. Zhang Yuan would have to think twice about whatever he planned.

Of course, she believed Zhang Yuan would never do anything to betray her.

After lunch, the family rested for a while before going back to their classes and work.

Lin Xue tidied up briefly, then rode her bicycle back to the village.

She still had some matters to attend to. She needed to talk to the team leader, possibly Mayor Guo, as well. If possible, she intended to resign from the chicken farm’s manager position.

After all, it was initially a way to avoid farm work. Now, with her urban household registration, she didn’t have to do farm work anymore. There was no need for her to remain in such a troublesome manager role.

It was quite restricting, having to consider the farm for everything, and traveling far was a hassle.

She had almost finished training Wang Xuehua, who was smart too.

If those in charge refused to let Wang Xuehua take the position, she could arrange for someone else. She was determined to step down.

Thinking about these matters, she rode swiftly back to the village.

Zhang Yuan packed his bags and informed the team leader about his departure.

He also delivered the necessary documents to the leader.

Since he and Li Jianshe were educated youths, leaving would mean not returning, so they needed confirmation documents for moving back to the city.

After finishing everything, just as he was about to leave the leader’s place, he encountered Lin Xue head-on.

"Xiao Xue, are you here to take leave?" Zhang Yuan asked, puzzled.

"I don’t need to take leave! Just here for an introduction letter!" Lin Xue said.

Although she still lived in the village, her household registration wasn’t there anymore. She wondered if the leader could issue her an introduction letter.