Chapter 372: 1 You must be safe and sound, my daughter
Chapter 372: 1 You must be safe and sound, my daughter
Brother Hu's reaction caught everyone off guard, except for his beloved wife Liu Yanli, who was speechless after a moment's pause.
"There are people at home, stop messing around and get up!"
Chu Xin was about to go out and could not see what was happening next. He could only say to Mr. Chu with some helplessness and regret:
"It's getting late, let's go."
Mr. Chu found it a little funny to see her look of regret at such an untimely moment.
"Okay, okay, let's go!"
What a pity for this silly child.
With that silly boy Chu Yunting at home, as long as Lu Hu and his wife don't talk privately behind closed doors, he can learn everything from you.
Just ask when you get back and you’ll know everything!
In fact, Mr. Chu didn’t know that Chu Xin had always been hesitant about going to the farm to celebrate the New Year.
Because she and Wen Xue haven't met since the last incident.
Although she had let it go, she didn't know what Wen Xue was thinking now.
Now she doesn't want to go but has to go. After all, she is the one occupying Jiaojiao's body, and the matter must come to a conclusion.
Besides, hiding from people is not her principle.
Putting his worries aside, Chu Xin helped Old Man Chu out of the house and into the car, and left under the cover of night.
As soon as they arrived at the farm, they were welcomed into the house by Chu Huaimin who had been waiting for them.
In the small kitchen, Wen Xue was preparing New Year's Eve dinner.
Wentai immediately stood up and took Mr. Chu's hand, "Brother, you haven't been here for a few days. Let's play two games of chess after dinner."
Old Master Chu nodded with a smile, "Of course, of course!"
Chu Xin then interrupted, "Happy New Year, Grandpa."
Wentai smiled kindly, quickly felt into his pockets, and took out a few red envelopes wrapped in cut red paper.
It's very small, about the width of two fingers.
He handed it to Chu Xin.
"Our conditions are not that great, it's just a token of our appreciation, for the sake of good luck.
This is for you, your cousin, and the other two young men. Take your own and take theirs back with you."
Chu Xin knew that the other two young men he was talking about were Zhou Yichen and Mr. Chu's bodyguard.
I didn't expect him to be so thoughtful and even prepare red envelopes for them.
She took it and put it into her bag with a smile.
"Thank you, Grandpa. I will definitely bring it to you."
Wentai laughed, "Okay, okay!"
Then he pulled Old Man Chu aside to talk.
Chu Xin glanced towards the kitchen and asked Chu Huaimin in a low voice,
“…Mom…”
Chu Huaimin smiled lightly, his voice a little hoarse.
"She's sad, we should all understand, right?"
Chu Xin sighed secretly and said truthfully: "Well, I understand. Actually, I can do anything. You don't have to force yourself."
Chu Huaimin was silent for a moment before he said, "Chu Xin, believe me, Wen Xue will handle her mood well. Give her some time, okay?"
He is an experienced person and loves Jiaojiao very much. He understands the feeling of losing a beloved daughter better than anyone else.
But he also knew that if Chu Xin had not come to find them at that time, the three of them would have turned into bones by now.
Compared to the extravagant hope of whether they can be reunited in the underworld, he cherishes the happiness of being able to see the voice and smile of his beloved girl now.
Chu Huaimin believed that Wen Xue had the same idea as him.
Wen Xue loved Jiaojiao so much, raising her so well and taking such good care of her since she was little. She definitely didn't want to see Jiaojiao's body, lifeless, lying alone in the ground, being eaten by maggots...
Chu Huaimin felt heartbroken when he thought of this scene.
How could his wife, who loved Jiaojiao so much, allow this?
So she just needs time to accept it.
Chu Xin nodded, acting very relaxed.
"Okay Dad, I understand.
And don't worry, although my job is dangerous, I will definitely not get hurt."
Chu Huaimin heard the hidden meaning in Chu Xin's words, shook his head, looked into her eyes seriously, and said firmly:
"They are all my daughters. No matter who gets hurt, I will feel sad."
Chu Xin was moved again, feeling embarrassed, and said "hmm" softly.
Then she went to the kitchen. She couldn't hide from Wen Xue.
There were already several dishes on the small kitchen counter.
There were no sumptuous dishes to choose from at this time, so Wen Xue made very common dishes.
Stir-fried cabbage, scrambled eggs, and the local common pickled mustard greens.
The only meat dish was very fatty meat stewed with potatoes.
Chu took a quick glance, then looked at Wen Xue.
"Do you need my help?"
Wen Xue was making dumplings. When she heard this, she paused, quickly lowered her head, and continued stirring the pot.
"No, just wait a moment, you can eat soon."
After Chu Xin said this, she realized that Jiaojiao couldn't cook.
I couldn't help but feel embarrassed. I didn't expect that she would ruin the atmosphere with her first sentence when we met.
For a moment, both of them were silent.
Chu Huaimin, who had been paying attention to the movements in the kitchen, sighed secretly and could only speak out.
"Chu Xin, come out and help me peel the garlic. Garlic is essential for dumplings to have more flavor."
Chu Xin turned around and agreed, then said to Wen Xue, "Mom, you go ahead and do your work. I'm going out."
Wen Xue's tears suddenly burst out and dripped into the pot.
She quickly wiped her face with her hand, looked up and took a long breath, then continued to work on the things at hand.
Chu Xin came out to peel garlic, and Wen Tai glanced at her inconspicuously.
I can't figure out what's going on, and even if I know where the problem lies, I can only sigh like Chu Huaimin. No one else can help with this kind of thing.
Putting aside his worries, he greeted Chu Xin with a smile.
"Bring it here, let's chopped it together, hurry up so we don't delay eating the dumplings."
Chu Xin knew what he meant and took the few cloves of garlic with a smile.
Although everyone had something on their mind during this New Year's Eve dinner, no one showed it.
Especially Wen Xue, who had a smiling face after coming out of the kitchen to wish Mr. Chu a happy new year.
It was not until after dinner that the two old men played another game of chess, and then Chu Xin and Old Man Chu suggested leaving.
Just before leaving, the red envelope that should have been given to Chu Xin at the beginning finally arrived.
Wen Xue stood at the door. Behind her, Chu Huaimin and Wen Tai were like two mountains, giving her firm support.
Facing Chu Xin, she stretched out her trembling hand, and there was a crumpled red paper seal.
At this time, Mr. Chu had already gotten into the car.
There was no one standing behind Chu Xin, but she didn't feel like a lonely and helpless person at all.
In addition to the fact that she herself is a person with a very strong core, it is also because the eyes that Chu Huaimin and Wentai gave her were always warm, firm and encouraging.
Even Wen Xue was able to personally hand over the red envelope that she had hesitated for a long time, which was enough to move Chu Xin.
What's more, this mother, who was in inner pain and contradiction, had tears in her eyes at this moment, but she said:
"Chu Xin, I hope the new year will be safe and smooth, my daughter."
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