Chronicle of the 70s-Chapter 367 - 347: Eat, Eat, Eat (Two-in-One) Part 2
While thinking about this, Li Xianglu shared her thoughts with everyone in the car. At that moment, the old man and Su Yan shook their heads laughing, commenting that Li Xianglu was an unreliable mom.
Upon getting on the national highway, the journey became much smoother, and they reached the courtyard by a little after four o’clock in the afternoon. Although they had arrived, the house was bustling with activity.
Old Geng visibly relaxed when he saw the car return, greeted everyone quickly and then hurriedly ran back to the front courtyard.
Li Xianglu was surprised and followed with her big bags, but just as she reached the front courtyard, she saw her father-in-law Qin Shouren and Yang Huan, both looking relieved like they were saying "Amitābha."
Behind them, a girl in a red dress burst out running towards the back, followed by the startled cries of three children, then a burst of giggling laughter.
Clearly, Xiong Youxin had gone to find the twins, and the three were reunited, joyfully frolicking together.
Reaching the front courtyard, Sister Xing came out from the kitchen carrying a kettle, seeing everyone entering she exclaimed joyously: "Finally, you’re here, everyone was so worried."
Li Xianglu then realized, they had been delayed for a night, neither Qin Xi nor anyone at home had received a call, so everyone was anxious. It seemed Old Geng had probably gone to make a phone call earlier.
Li Xianglu put down her bags and immediately called Qin Xi, then called Xu Wu, whose assistant answered the phone. Upon hearing Xu Wu had gone out to look for them, she quickly informed them Xu Wu should call and be told they had some minor trouble on the road but everyone was back safely now.
At four o’clock in the afternoon, everyone had a hearty breakfast, ate some dry food for lunch, and were now famished.
In Sister Xing’s pot, a thick pumpkin and red date porridge was already being simmered. Everyone had a bowl with sugar added, planning to rest before having a meal later.
Qin Xi felt relieved when he got the call. He was initially scheduled for Li Xianglu and the others to arrive at midnight, but when they didn’t, he was worried sick, making countless calls to inquire if there had been any car accidents on the road, and even called every nearby hospital, but all responses were negative.
However, hearing that their car went into a lake from Li Xianglu was shocking enough to give him a cold sweat. He resolved to accompany them himself on any long trips in the future, as he was too worried.
While on the topic, Li Xianglu mentioned Chen Zhong’s situation, and because Qin Xi was still free, she recounted it as well.
Qin Xi was silent for a long while after listening.
Li Xianglu called out several times, and then Qin Xi finally said, "I’m wondering if this could have been done by someone on purpose."
Li Xianglu shook her head, "Grandma Su also had this suspicion. What do you think?"
Qin Xi did not answer directly but instead said, "Let’s talk when I get back. It’s not urgent at this moment."
Li Xianglu again urged Qin Xi to be cautious and then hung up the phone.
Hearing about their road incidents, Qin Shouren was also scared after the fact, "That was really dangerous, but thankfully everyone is safe." Seeing his two grandsons playing joyfully with Xiao Xin, Qin Shouren gratefully said, "The little guys weren’t scared at all."
Su Yan added from the side, "They were asleep when the incident happened. They woke up only while we were being taken halfway to Zhuangzi."
Yang Huan looked at the three cheerful children and said, "That’s fortunate; otherwise, the kids might have been frightened."
Li Xianglu entered the conversation after the phone call, overheard Yang Auntie, and couldn’t help but respond unkindly, "Aunt Yang, you really overestimate those two little rascals. Nothing scares them; I bet if they were awake at that moment, they would’ve been shouting excitedly," sure that it was some kind of fun happening.
After dinner, Qin Shouren and his wife left as they had early shifts the next day. Since the courtyard was a bit far, it was better to head back. Meanwhile, Xiong Youxin insisted on staying the night. Xu Wu returned around eleven at night, looking exhausted.
Li Xianglu didn’t know what he had been doing, but served him a large bowl of chicken soup with wontons, which Xu Wu and Da Li ate voraciously for quite a while before feeling rejuvenated.
Da Li took a big sip of the soup and sighed, "Oh, Beihai Province is much colder than the capital." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
What! Upon hearing this, Li Xianglu anxiously asked, "Xu Wu, where did you go?"
Xu Wu glanced at Da Li and then chuckled, "Sis, I went to handle some things near the capital, right at the border of Beihai."
Li Xianglu frowned, "Did you go looking for me?"
Seeing Li Xianglu’s serious expression, Xu Wu sighed and nodded, "I’m fine, though," and continued eating his wontons.
