70s Delicate Girl: A Guide to Being a Rich Woman-Chapter 269: Moving House

After tidying up there, the father and daughter packed their things and went home, ready to prepare for the move.

By the time they got home, it was already afternoon, and the family was bustling with activity.

"Mumu, you guys finally came back. Did something happen?" As soon as they walked in, Madam Chen tossed down her broom and ran over, looking at them worriedly.

"Grandma, we’re fine, just spent some time arranging the furniture over there. Everything’s okay at home these days, right?" Xu Mumu asked with a smile. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Everything’s fine, nothing to worry about. Have you had lunch? I can make a little something for you." Madam Chen said excitedly.

"Mom, we haven’t eaten. How about frying two eggs?" Xu Hai said with a smile, taking his youngest from Xu Minglei’s hands.

"Alright, I’ll make it for you."

"Oh, my little one, have you missed me?" Xu Hai pinched the little one’s cheeks, "Already one year old and still can’t speak."

The little one could only babble, not feeling uncomfortable with his dad pinching his cheeks, and was even laughing happily.

"Mom, the place is ready, let’s move over in a couple of days." Xu Mumu said seriously to Li Caixia.

"Alright, alright, I’ll go to your grandpa’s place tomorrow to tell them about the move." Li Caixia nodded happily, eager to boast a little.

"Are we really moving? Maybe we old folks should stay here while you move to the provincial city." Old Xu inhaled on his tobacco leaf while looking at Xu Mumu.

"That’s not okay, Grandpa and Grandma, there are elderly people over there too. If you get bored at home, you can stroll around with the little brother. There are a lot of fun places in the provincial city." Xu Mumu said with a smile.

"If we go to the provincial city, the pressure will be too much for you. We’ll stay so as not to burden you." Old Xu sighed. He had lived in the village his entire life and was reluctant about moving to the provincial city.

"Grandpa, my parents have money, and I’ve found a job for my dad. They can definitely support the family, and if you don’t go, who’s going to keep an eye on my parents if they mess up?" Xu Mumu clutched Old Xu’s arm, acting coquettishly.

With one sentence, Xu Mumu successfully persuaded the old man. Indeed, if his son was left unchecked, who knows what might become of the family. With the grandchildren going to school, Xu Hai might get too carried away.

They definitely had to go.

"You’re right." Old Xu stubbed out his tobacco. He’d been overthinking these days; he must keep an eye on his son.

The news of the Old Xu Family moving spread quickly, all thanks to Li Caixia’s big mouth.

The brigade leader had known about it early on, but he didn’t expect the day to come so soon.

"Jiaojiao, Wanwan, take these books to your room. Remember to read them when you have time." Xu Mumu handed her well-read book collections to her two cousins, the contents of which she was long familiar with.

"Elder Sister, we’ll definitely read them." Xu Jiaojiao looked at her elder sister with reluctance, wondering when she’d return once they left.

"After we leave, the rabbits at home should be delivered by Fourth Uncle. I’ve already spoken to Master Yang; you can also deliver any mushrooms directly there." Xu Mumu said with a smile, making arrangements.

"We know, Elder Sister." Xu Tao nodded seriously, his eyes red but holding back tears, reluctant to see his sister go.

"Sis, when will you come back?" Tiedan didn’t want Xu Mumu and the others to leave.

"We’ll only return during New Year. Study hard so you can go to a better high school in the provincial city; then maybe we can see each other more often." Xu Mumu smiled.

"But by the time we go to high school, Elder Sister will be in the Imperial City and won’t see us much." Xu Jiaojiao pouted unhappily.

"Then work even harder to get into a university in the Imperial City. Who knows, maybe I’ll end up staying there." Xu Mumu laughed, feeling a bit reluctant too. These kids were so well-behaved, thanks to her, and now she’d only get to see them a few times a year.

"Elder Sister, we’ll definitely try hard to get into a university in the Imperial City." Having seen how difficult it was to enter college after the resumption of the exams, these little ones were even more motivated.

"Good, so obedient. Take the books over." Xu Mumu patted Xu Jiaojiao on the head.

The room was almost fully packed, and Xu Mumu had returned the money she helped the kids save over the year. Her treasure box was now filled strictly with her funds, including the valuables Xu Minglei entrusted her to keep.

The next day, Xu Mumu made a trip to the county to inform Du Yu about the family’s move, and shared their new home address, inviting him to visit anytime.

Upon returning home, Li Caixia was sorting through things they didn’t need anymore; some were taken back to her family, others given to the second and fourth families.

Quite a few items at home couldn’t be taken to the provincial capital, so they had to be distributed.

Things needed in the provincial city were already prepared for, ready for moving in with just a suitcase.

Li Caixia was reluctant to give away the old quilts, leaving them at the fourth family, since they’d be returning for the new year and staying at home.

And so, the whole family headed for the county with their luggage, under the envious gaze of the brigade.

The whole family sat in the car, which was quite packed. Xu Mumu held her little brother while Li Caixia and others carried the luggage.

"Sis, how long till we reach the provincial city?" Xu Minglei was extremely excited, having never been there, and now he’d be a native, no longer envying Xu Dongbao for being a city dweller. They were surpassing Dongbao now.

Thinking of this, Xu Minglei couldn’t help but feel delighted.

"It’s still early; we just got on the road, and it’ll be a few more hours." Xu Mumu said with a smile, seeing her brother’s excitement, feeling reluctant to burst his bubble.

"The provincial city is so far." Xu Minglei frowned.

"Young lady, why is your whole family heading to the provincial city?" A woman, about Li Caixia’s age, looked at the family curiously.

"We bought a house in the provincial city, and my son got into a university there. We’re moving before the school year starts." Li Caixia said with a beaming smile, finally having someone to boast to about her daughter and son.

"He’s a college student? Your son is truly amazing." The woman was extremely envious, belonging to a county where very few people made it to university, and here she was bumping into one going to the provincial city.