webnovelfull Chapter 120 Another Trip to Jiang'an City
Chapter 120 Another Trip to Jiang'an City
Look, they were both excited to go to Jiang'an City, both didn't take his instructions seriously, and both were multitasking, but they can still repeat what he said. What's there to investigate?
"Alright, I've assigned tasks to you all at home. Yuan Huan will keep the money for this trip, and Yuan Bo will be in charge of the accounts. All food, lodging, and other necessities will be provided by the public. Xiao Dong, if you're hungry, just tell them, and they'll take care of your food!"
This was Lu Yuanqing's arrangement, and he didn't intend to tell them now. This task was to be done in rotation, and for now, the two biggest ones would take the lead and set an example!
"Little sister, give me the money and tickets, and I'll take Xiao Dong to buy something to eat!" Lu Yuanbo said, spreading his hands in front of Lu Yuanhuan.
I need money!
Lu Yuanhuan carefully took out the money. Lu Yuanqing had told them that there were many thieves outside, especially when it came to money, so they had to be careful to hide it!
He couldn't help but add, "We had eggs stored at home, and I thought we should boil some to take on the road. Buying expensive ones is too costly!"
"At worst, I can make some dry rations to take on the journey..."
Lu Yuanqing, holding Cheng Xiaobao, quietly moved a little to the side.
When it comes to spending money, Lu Yuanhuan seems to open a different door than usual, becoming incredibly talkative.
The more Lu Yuanqing thought about it, the more speechless he became. She was so young and already so prone to nagging about money. What would she be like when she grew up to be as old as her aunt?
It was intentional that he didn't let her prepare any food.
Especially Lu Yuanqing and Lu Yuanbo, having already eaten on the train and enjoyed the delicacies of Jiang'an City, had absolutely no interest in the dry rations and boiled eggs.
Having been there once before, Lu Yuanbo was more familiar with the place. He took the money and tickets and ran off with Lu Mingdong, determined not to listen to Lu Yuanhuan's incessant nagging any longer.
After everyone left, Lu Yuanhuan slammed the door shut again, without saying another word.
Such a contrast left Lu Yuanqing speechless no matter how many times he saw it.
"Third Uncle!" Lu Mingxi tugged at Lu Yuanqing's clothes and whispered, "Third Uncle, are we going to be scolded like this every now and then for the next few days?"
That made her afraid to ask for money to do things anymore!
Although I understand that my aunt is just worried about money and is only thinking about saving.
Especially with so many people coming this time, the transportation, food, and lodging expenses are all going to cost money! It's such a huge sum that even she doesn't dare to calculate it in detail; it hurts her to even think about it!
I suspect only Lu Yuanqing in the family wouldn't think that way. Oh! There's also Cheng Xiaobao.
The little brat nestled comfortably in Lu Yuanqing's arms, a far cry from the way Lu Yuanbo had made him cry all the way to their destination when they went on a long trip together!
Lu Yuanqing glanced at Lu Yuanhuan holding Lu Mingnan's little hand, his eyes fixed on the direction of Lu Yuanbo and the others. He looked away and met Lu Mingxi's troubled expression. He raised an eyebrow and said, "There's no other way! This time, your aunt is in charge of managing the money! Do you want your third uncle to tell your aunt not to manage the money?"
"No, don't!" Lu Mingxi said urgently, "We can't do that, my aunt will be unhappy!"
These unconscious words only made Lu Yuanqing's smile deepen!
He doesn't like to get involved in their little conflicts because he's certain that as a parent, whenever he speaks, he's bound to say something biased or inappropriate, even if he doesn't realize it himself, it will make the kids overthink it.
In retrospect, letting them resolve their own conflicts in order to avoid making them feel that I was being biased has actually yielded unexpected benefits!
At least for now, their relationship seems to be even better!
The Lu Mingxi of the past was always eager to grab food and have the upper hand in conversation, showing little respect for the gentle Lu Yuanhuan. Now, however, he is afraid of upsetting Lu Yuanhuan.
What a surprise!
"Then what should we do?" Lu Yuanqing asked with a smile!
Lu Mingxi scratched his head in anguish, and finally said helplessly, "What else can I do! Since you've let Aunt manage the money, then let her manage it! At worst, I'll just pretend I don't hear her nagging!"
After saying that, as if she had foreseen what would happen next, she covered her ears with a look of utter despair!
Lu Yuanqing couldn't help but chuckle.
"Fool, do you think Uncle Three just brought you out on a whim?"
Lu Mingxi lowered his hands from his ears, his eyes filled with surprise!
"Also, do you think you and Xiaodong are just here to have fun?"
Lu Mingxi's eyes widened even more, and the anticipation and surprise in his eyes were almost overflowing!
Lu Yuanqing: "This time, only Xiao Nan came here simply to have fun!"
Everyone else has their own tasks.
Including Cheng Xiaobao in his arms! After all, he still had to visit Uncle Lu's grave and see the Qin family, so he had a lot to do!
Lu Mingnan was the only one who wasn't on this training trip; he really just wanted to come and see the big city!
Lu Mingxi chuckled to himself, "Third Uncle, you mean..."
Lu Yuanqing gave her a "guess for yourself" look, and then ignored her no matter how much she shook her body, tugged at her sleeve, or begged!
She only stopped 'torturing' Lu Yuanqing when Lu Yuanbo and Lu Mingdong returned with food!
Lu Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief!
"stupid!"
what!
Lu Yuanqing looked at the baby in his arms in surprise, "Xiao Bao, what are you saying!"
"Silly!" Cheng Xiaobao said, munching on a steamed bun. "Sister is silly!"
Lu Yuanqing raised an eyebrow, "How did you figure out that my sister is stupid!"
"Huh?" Cheng Xiaobao looked at Lu Yuanqing with a puzzled expression, holding up the steamed bun, and said, "My uncle said so!"
Ok!
I thought it was because Xiao Bao was smart, like Lu Mingdong, but it turns out it was just because Lu Yuanqing called him stupid earlier, and he remembered it!
Lu Yuanqing laughed and said, "Sister isn't stupid! You misheard!"
Kid, if they hear this, do you still have any shame?
If Lu Mingxi pinches his face, he won't save him!
Cheng Xiaobao had no idea what his uncle meant. Instead, after he finished speaking, he casually said, "I didn't mishear, my sister is silly," and then continued to happily eat his buns!
Lu Yuanqing glanced cautiously at Lu Mingxi, who was not far away, eating fried dough sticks and talking to Lu Yuanbo and the others from time to time.
I just hope the little rascal forgets what he said about his sister being silly soon!
After breakfast, the train arrived not long after.
Surprisingly, it wasn't delayed at all!
Lu Yuanqing carried Cheng Xiaobao, and the others followed behind them, squeezing onto the train with the somewhat crowded flow of people and finding their seats.
The tickets were purchased together, so naturally the seats were all next to each other.
After sitting down, Lu Yuanhuan noticed that there were two men opposite her.
Lu Yuanqing picked up Cheng Xiaobao and switched places with her, letting the two girls sit next to their family.
"It's open! It's open!!"
Lu Mingxi and Lu Mingdong were by the window when they saw the train slowly start to move. They quickly pressed their faces against the window to watch the scenery moving by outside!