Knowing that Qi Taiguo would most likely be transferred, Cheng Su was upset for a couple of days, but she understood in her heart that this was indeed an opportunity for him to advance further. As long as Qi Taiguo could prove himself, his future achievements would be much greater than this.
Therefore, she slowly accepted it and began to secretly adjust her mindset, making preparations for Qi Taiguo to head to Zhu City at any time.
As Qi Taiguo said, their separation would only be temporary. As soon as her studies concluded here, she could move to Guangcheng to live, which would be closer to him. If she wanted, she could even live on that island for a while.
Naturally, these were plans for later.
As the snow fell heavily, it was December 28th, and except for the restaurant, which was on rotation, all of Cheng Suâs businesses had closed for the holiday, and people were going home for the New Year.
Qi Fenglian brought Baobao over, asking Cheng Su to take him back to their hometown as Zhang Jisheng wanted to bring him home for the New Year.
"If it wasnât agreed upon earlier, I wouldnât want him to go back. Whatâs good about that house?" Qi Fenglian said through gritted teeth: "They keep on pressing me about when Iâll send Baobao back, as if theyâll come over and grab him themselves if I donât."
Cheng Su raised an eyebrow: "They werenât so enthusiastic in the past, were they? Whatâs with them this year?"
On this point, Qi Fenglian couldnât help but grind her teeth and sneer: "They say itâs because Iâve remarried, and theyâre afraid his stepfather wonât treat him well, showing him a bad attitude, so they want to take him back. Hah, like their family would treat him any better? Theyâd just torment my Baobao!"
Cheng Su said: "Forget about it, itâs just this year. Baobao is older now. If he has another bad experience, heâll understand who truly cares for him. In the future, even if the Zhang family comes to take him, he probably wonât want to go back himself."
Qi Fenglian sighed: "Exactly, he doesnât really want to go there now, either. I just coaxed him. Heâs such a little adult, saying if his sister doesnât go back, why should he? He even accused me of being biased." She ended up laughing at her own words.
Cheng Su also laughed: "Thatâs true. Taking only him and not Xiao Yun, the Zhang family is indeed peculiar."
"Itâs all about valuing boys over girls." Qi Fenglian sighed, saying: "You take him back. That rascal Zhang Jisheng will naturally show up to get him. If he doesnât, thatâs even better; weâll be back by the second day!"
Cheng Su nodded, then looked at Xiao Bao teasing Qi Xiaoqi by the sofa, shaking her head and sighing.
Once everything was ready, Qi Taiguo specifically borrowed a car from the army, packed several people and their luggage into it, and headed to the bus station, nagging them with reminders to be careful on the road like an old woman.
After the heavy snow, the car tires were fitted with chains for better grip, causing the vehicle to travel very slowly. Even so, Cheng Su was drenched in cold sweat from the ride, fearing the car might slip and veer off the road somewhere.
Fortunately, although the journey was nerve-wracking, the car eventually stopped safely by the roadside in Huangtian Village. As soon as Cheng Su stepped out, the wind hit her, making her shiver and sneeze twice. She couldnât help it; her back was soaked with sweat, and the wind was freezing cold.
People were already waiting by the roadsideâFather Qi, her brother-in-law, and sister-in-law were there, and they were all delighted to see them. After exchanging greetings, they helped carry the luggage, and the family returned home lively and joyful.
Upon entering the house, Qi Xiaoqi was immediately snatched away by Mother Qi, who wouldnât let go. Fortunately, Qi Xiaoqi was asleep and didnât wake up, otherwise seeing his grandmother might have made him cry again.