EBE Chapter 31 Aunt
Chapter 31 Aunt
This year's Spring Festival was the same as last year, the only difference being that Su Yue's family had an extra Yang Hualing.
The happiest people on the first day of the Lunar New Year are the children, who receive red envelopes with their blessings.
Yun Dan has turned ten. The first day of the Lunar New Year passed by with New Year's greetings to each household, and the arrival of the sons-in-law was to be welcomed on the second day.
Yun Dan has been in this ancient world for two years now. Last year, her aunt's father-in-law fell ill and, due to the long journey, did not return.
It wasn't until mid-year that a peddler from the neighboring village came to deliver a message and learned about the Zhou family's situation.
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On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Xiaoxi, the original owner of the body, returned to her parents' home with her husband and three children.
As soon as they entered the house, the three children obediently greeted each other in unison: "Happy New Year, Grandpa and Grandma! Happy New Year, Uncle and Aunt!
Yun Dan and the others also greeted their aunt and uncle.
Grandpa Lin and Grandma Lin were all smiles and quickly welcomed the children into the house.
"Xiaoxi, you're finally home. Are you tired from the journey?" Grandma Lin asked with concern.
“Mom, we’re not tired. The journey was very smooth,” Lin Xiaoxi replied.
"That's good, that's good. Come here, children, let Grandma see you all, you've grown so much taller!" Grandma Lin took the children's hands and looked them over carefully.
"Grandpa and Grandma, we brought you some gifts. We hope you like them," the eldest grandson said, handing a package to Grandpa Lin.
"Oh...you've come all this way, why bring any gifts!" Although Grandpa Lin said this, he was very happy inside.
"This is just a small token of our appreciation, please accept it," Lin Xiaoxi said.
"Alright, since it's from my grandsons, this old man won't stand on ceremony." Grandpa Lin opened the package.
Inside are some local specialties and some handmade items made by the children themselves.
"Grandpa really likes these things. Thank you for your hard work," said Grandpa Lin.
"Grandpa and Grandma, we've prepared a show for you. Would you like to watch it?" the second granddaughter said.
"Oh? What program is it?" Grandma Lin asked curiously.
"We're going to perform a dance for you." With that, she led her older and younger brothers to the center of the hall and began to sing a nursery rhyme and dance.
After the performance, the three children ran to Grandpa Lin and Grandma Lin and said in a spoiled tone, "Grandpa and Grandma, did we dance well?"
"Good, good, you danced so well!" Grandpa Lin and Grandma Lin said with smiles.
"Grandpa and Grandma, we have another surprise for you." The youngest son said, taking a red envelope out of his pocket and handing it to Grandpa Lin.
"What is this?" Grandpa Lin asked.
"These are red envelopes for you. We wish you good health and a long life!" the youngest son said.
"Good, good, haha... You kids are so sensible," Grandpa Lin said, moved.
The family sat together, chatting and laughing, enjoying each other's company. At that moment, they felt the warmth of family love and the taste of happiness.
Seeing that her aunt and uncle had a good relationship, Yun Dan felt that this place was much better than the time-travel novels she had read in her previous life.
It's much better than constantly talking about seizing family property. The people here have a very good atmosphere, and there's nothing to worry about.
My aunt and the others got off at the fork in the road in the middle of the road early this morning, and then walked thirty miles to reach Sujia Village.
They will stay at home tonight and return to Qichen early tomorrow morning, waiting for their car at the fork in the road.
The time they told the car owner today means that whoever arrives first will have to wait until noon at the latest.
Today, in Sujia Village, almost every household sets up two tables to welcome their son-in-law.
Only a few households share a table, like the hunter's family, which consists of only the three of them: his parents and child.
My uncle's family didn't eat lunch at home; they went to the Zhang family's house in the next village.
Yun Dan doesn't need to go to her maternal grandparents' house, because they are always together.
(The author only realized now that Su's parents haven't been written out, so everyone can just imagine the plot themselves.)
Here the author adds that the Su family has a father, a mother, and a younger brother, and two of the dozen or so children belong to the family.
The man ahead of us, named Shanzi, is Yundan's maternal uncle's son; his younger brother is named Shitou.
Anyway, I left a plot hole unfilled earlier, because the time hasn't come yet. Many people from Sujia Village won't need to be mentioned then.
The family finished their meal happily, clinking glasses as they went. Grandpa Lin even asked about his in-laws' health.
"Dad, my parents are in good health. Thank you for your concern."
"Son-in-law, please say a word to your in-laws for me, tell them to take good care of themselves. And you, don't let your parents suffer too much."
“Father, I understand. I will convey your words to the two elders verbatim.”
"Hmm, come on, let's have a drink."
When Yun Dan heard Old Master Lin ask about her in-laws' health, she planned to take out a bottle of Rejuvenation Pill from her spatial storage after dinner and give it to her aunt.
Give each of them three; they can be a lifesaver in a critical moment.
After finishing their meal, Grandma, Aunt, Mother, and Eldest Sister started clearing the table.
Yun Dan returned to her room and took out two bottles of Rejuvenation Pills from her spatial storage, each containing ten pills.
"Auntie, this is the medicine I made. It can be used in emergencies."
Yun Dan took out another bottle.
"There are 6 more here. If you have nothing to do later, each of you can have one."
Remember, you can only take one pill a day. Do not take more. Please remember this.
As for the other two bottles, once we get home, we'll give each of the two elderly people one pill, once a day, and they should get better in three days.
"Save the rest for when it matters most," Yun Dan earnestly instructed.
Lin Xiaoxi was still completely confused, but she couldn't figure out what Yun Dan was thinking.
Aunt Yundan looked at Yundan curiously, and then at her mother.
Aunt Yundan's eyes were filled with doubt and confusion, as if she wanted to figure out what this thing was.
After Yun Dan finished arranging these matters, she left. Lin Zhao Shi would naturally explain the rest to Lin Xiao Xi.
After watching Yun Dan leave, Madam Lin Zhao began to explain to her daughter, Lin Xiaoxi, who was starting to wonder if she was possessed by a demon, that a fall could somehow produce elixirs.
In the afternoon, all five members of the Zhou family took a pill. After a while, they could all feel an unprecedented sense of comfort welling up inside them.
It felt as if the burden on my whole body had been greatly reduced, as if I had unloaded a heavy bag weighing dozens of kilograms.
This amazing change left all five of them wide-eyed, unable to believe what was happening before their eyes.
That evening, the aunt's family was filled with gratitude towards Yundan.
Lin Xiaoxi, in particular, was all smiles, her face beaming with happiness.
She knew that if it weren't for Yun Dan's help, her family might still be struggling to make ends meet due to overwork.
Now, they can finally get rid of some troubles and live a better life.
Aunt: "Father, Mother, Brother, Sister-in-law, we're going back now."
Grandpa Lin: "Okay, go ahead. Drive carefully and be safe."
Mother: "Yes, come back to visit often when you have time."
Aunt: "I will, Mom and Dad. Please take good care of yourselves too."
Son-in-law: "Father and Mother, don't worry, Xiaoxi is doing very well at home. You two don't need to worry. You two should also take care of yourselves."
Dad: "Don't worry, we're in good health."
Mother: "Daughter, take good care of yourself and your family after you go back."
Aunt: "I know, Mother. Sister-in-law, we're leaving now."
Su said, "Well, it's getting late. You should set off now. Be careful on the road."
The group walked and saw them off, reluctant to part.
Aunt: "Brother, sister-in-law, you can go back now, no need to see me off."
Lin's father: "Okay, little sister, have a safe journey!"
Lin's mother: "Please be careful on your journey."
Aunt: "Okay, brother, sister-in-law, goodbye!"
"Be careful on the road."
Separation is for the next reunion. I could see tears in Grandma's eyes, almost blurring them, and she kept looking back until she could no longer see Aunt Yundan's family.