Don't get married if you're reborn.

Chapter 439 This Home Is No Longer Acceptable (5K)

When Grandma saw her grandson and Mu Qingyang return, she smiled like a flower.

Before, my grandson was always around, and even after he went to study in the county town, I could only see him once a week.

But after starting university, they could only see each other once in a long while, which made the elderly feel very uncomfortable and unaccustomed to it.

That's why I endured the pain of motion sickness and went to Fengzhou by car last time.

Mu Qingyang immediately hugged her grandmother. Although she was much taller than her grandmother, she deliberately hunched over and snuggled into the old woman's arms, which looked rather comical and funny.

"It's good to see you back. Are you hungry? Have a bowl of noodles first." Grandma patted Mu Qingyang on the back and said with a smile, still as kind and gentle as ever.

Mu Qingyang said, "I'm so hungry! I'm so hungry! It's all Zeng Wenjie's fault for getting up late today. When we went to eat breakfast, there was no food left. I want to eat the noodles that Grandma cooks."

Grandma glared at Zeng Wenjie and said, "How old are you? Still sleeping in?!"

Zeng Wenjie was already used to the feeling of not being human when he brought Mu Qingyang home, so he shrugged and pretended not to hear.

After entering Grandma's rice noodle shop, she grabbed some rice noodles and threw them into the pot. Then she put the base sauce and bone broth into two large bowls. Once the noodles were cooked, she put them into the bowls and then sprinkled on chopped green onions, houttuynia cordata, and chili sauce.

Two bowls of fragrant rice noodles were ready, but the rice noodles didn't look very appealing, with a bumpy and uneven surface.

However, this kind of rice noodle is safe and healthy to eat, as it is completely additive-free and very natural.

Mu Qingyang quickly finished his noodles and two poached eggs, feeling a little unsatisfied.

Zeng Wenjie gave her the fried egg he hadn't finished eating. Her eyes lit up, and after thanking him, she devoured the soup in a flash.

"Grandma's cooking is the best! I really love Grandma's cooking!" Mu Qingyang patted his belly contentedly and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Grandma turned around, looked at her kindly, and said, "Eat as much as you like. Being able to eat is a blessing. Now that our family is wealthy, we are not afraid of you going hungry."

Zeng Wenjie felt a little proud when he thought of the hard times his elders often mentioned. He hadn't even graduated yet, but he was already able to support his family.

Grandma started closing the door; there weren't many customers left in the afternoon, and she had to prepare dinner.

She truly doted on Mu Qingyang. Knowing that the girl had a sweet tooth, she would always cook a lavish meal, making every meal feel like a festival.

Grandpa, who is always frugal, had no objections and sometimes even complained that three dishes and a soup were not enough.

The whole family is hypocritical, and Zeng Wenjie feels that he has perfectly inherited this gene.

Mu Qingyang helped his grandmother close the door, easily moved the door panel, chatted and laughed with the old woman, and felt genuinely happy.

Zeng Wenjie went straight back to his room for a nap. When he woke up, he saw his grandfather and Xiao Mu playing chess in the sun.

"Grandpa, you should play it like this here, then lure your opponent into a trap and surround them from here. You'll basically win..." Mu Qingyang pointed at the chessboard with his finger, helping the old man improve his chess skills.

Grandpa nodded repeatedly and said, "Teacher Mu is right!"

When Zeng Wenjie heard him address Mu Qingyang that way, he couldn't help but imagine this fairy-like woman wearing a white shirt, a pencil skirt, high heels and black stockings, and a pair of rimless glasses. She must look absolutely stunning!
"You're awake?" The grandfather nodded and greeted his grandson when he saw him.

"Grandpa, have you improved your chess skills lately?" Zeng Wenjie asked.

"At my age, it's too difficult to improve my chess skills, but I've still made some progress," Grandpa said with a smile, clearly pleased.

He doesn't smoke, but he loves drinking. However, after giving up alcohol, life lost some of its fun.

He then poured all his passion into Go and quickly found joy in playing. Now, with Mu Qingyang's guidance, his Go skills have greatly improved. He rarely loses when he goes to the county town to play Go with others.

Just then, Zeng Xiangdong returned in his Jeep, which was covered in dust and looked dirty. His mother, Han Yu, was also in the car.

"Uncle!" Mu Qingyang put down the chess piece and greeted Zeng Xiangdong warmly.

Han Yu got out of the car and asked, "What about me?"

Mu Qingyang blushed and called out in a clear voice, "Mom!"

Han Yu happily hugged her, patted her head, and pinched her cheeks, clearly adoring her.

As I said before, who in the world wouldn't like Mu Qingyang?
Anyone who doesn't like her is abnormal, at least that's what Zeng Wenjie thinks.

"Good day, lots of good stuff, got over eight thousand grams of raw goods," Zeng Xiangdong said to Zeng Wenjie with a smile, carrying a heavy little gold bag in his hand.

Zeng Wenjie took the small gold bag and opened it. Inside were clumps of woolen goods wrapped in newspaper. He unwrapped one of them and found it to be granular, with a color purity of at least 88%.

"Is it Hebei Jin?" Zeng Wenjie asked.

"You have a sharp eye, kid! You recognized it right away! It's He Jin, the one we specifically waited for on the sand barges to collect today." Zeng Xiangdong grinned.

Zeng Wenjie nodded and said, "Gold prices have risen very quickly this year, we need to buy more as soon as possible!"

Zeng Xiangdong said, "Yes, two of Sanbai's relatives took goods to Fujian Province to sell, but they were caught by the authorities and lost both their money and their reputation."

Zeng Wenjie said, "We can appropriately increase the purchase price so that the villagers won't have to travel far. Moreover, the price of gold is rising rapidly, so we need to stockpile a large amount. With the expansion of gold shops, the demand is increasing day by day."

Zeng Wenjie has already had Zhuang Bifan rent two more gold shops, combining the three shops together, and has recruited many new craftsmen and designers, who are working there non-stop all day long.

The gold shop was managed by Fu Yong, a trustworthy and experienced man who wouldn't make any mistakes and could keep things under control.

"I'll give them a few cents later, but if they insist on going to other provinces, there's nothing I can do," Zeng Xiangdong said helplessly.

It's quite normal for people to go to other places after finding gold locally, because the price of gold in other places is slightly higher than in their own province.

Currently, the highest gold prices in the entire Chongshan region are in Fengzhou. To earn more, one must go outside the province, where the best prices are offered in southern Fujian.

However, the crackdown on smuggling is also fierce there, and people often go there to deliver goods only to lose both their money and their lives.

The family gathered together, chatting happily.

Mu Qingyang has fully integrated into this big family.

Not long after, my aunt and uncle arrived.

Mu Qingyang hurriedly ran up to greet him and received another round of praise, which made her very proud. She then gave Zeng Wenjie a wink.

Zeng Wenjie found it somewhat amusing. Little Mu could be so childish and adorable at times, like a kindergarten kid, always seeking praise, right? Is this really how you ask for compliments?

Wu Hongwu's gaze towards Zeng Wenjie softened considerably. He smiled and said, "Wenjie, your business is booming this year! You even got an interview on CCTV! I've seen your recent news; I never expected you to have such a broad vision!"

Zeng Wenjie quickly cupped his hands and said, "Uncle, you're too kind. I've been influenced by you since I was a child, which is why I have such integrity and such vision."

Wu Hongwu waved his hand and said, "I could never teach you such outstanding abilities!"

Wu Hongwu was, after all, the captain of the brigade in the county town, and he was known for his strictness. Even the younger generation were afraid of him.

But at this moment, his gaze toward Zeng Wenjie was incredibly gentle, even showing a hint of admiration.

He has a chance to be promoted this year. Zeng Wenjie's sudden rise has brought him immediate benefits, and the promotion is probably a sure thing.

The big bosses in Shizhu County knew that Zeng Wenjie was Wu Hongwu's nephew, and that Zeng Wenjie was currently the most popular figure promoted in the entire Chongshan Province.

What are you thinking if you don't cultivate good relationships?!
Zeng Yunmei also said, "You've really made something of yourself. When my workplace has a gathering later, you can come and freeload a meal so I can make a name for myself."

Zeng Wenjie was both amused and exasperated, and said, "Please spare me, it would be bad if you introduced me to girlfriends one by one."

Zeng Yunmei pointed at Mu Qingyang and calmly said, "Why not just take Xiao Mu with you? Who would be so foolish as to try and steal him away?"

Zeng Wenjie was taken aback, while Mu Qingyang jumped up excitedly and said, "That's right, that's right, I'll go with you! Nobody can swing this hoe!"

In fact, Zeng Wenjie also noticed some changes.

In the past, Wu Hongwu and Zeng Yunmei would each pay respects to their ancestors in their own place during the Qingming Festival, but this year, he broke with tradition and came to Baishui Town with Zeng Yunmei.

Clearly, this shows that they really value Zeng Wenjie and want to improve their relationship.

Even though they are family, some details can change over time.

"Wenjie, have you ever thought about expanding your business to Shizhu County?" Wu Hongwu asked during the meal.

"Well... Shizhu County has a relatively sparse population, so it's not really suitable!" Zeng Wenjie said helplessly.

Wu Hongwu said, "Just a token gesture, after all, it's my hometown." Zeng Wenjie thought about it seriously for a while and said, "How about this, after I get the funding, I'll open the snack shop here. I'll find a central area near the school, so I won't have to worry about business."

Wu Hongwu nodded and said, "If you find any suitable business opportunities, you should also consider your hometown."

Clearly, he came with a mission; otherwise, he wouldn't have spoken like that.

Zeng Wenjie guessed that it was a big boss from Shizhu County who instructed Wu Hongwu, but that didn't matter. As long as he wasn't allowed to do a losing business, everything was fine.

Zeng Wenjie encountered the same situation in Niushou City.

Shizhu County is under the jurisdiction of Niushou City, which is also Zeng Wenjie's hometown. He will definitely go to Niushou City to invest in a few businesses.

There's no way around it; he's gotten too involved with the authorities. He's unwilling to touch those complex projects, but he still has to invest something in them. Otherwise, why would they cooperate with or support him?

But Zeng Wenjie thought this was fine; he would just do business honestly and wouldn't touch anything illegal or disorderly.

In this way, even if you are deeply bound, you don't have to worry about getting trapped.

"Don't worry, Uncle, I will definitely consider it," Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

After saying these words, Wu Hongwu breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Zeng Wenjie would not agree, and he couldn't force him. Otherwise, he would have a hard time explaining to the big boss.

“Uncle, we’re all family. Just tell me what’s wrong, and I’ll do my best to help,” Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

As his influence grows stronger, more and more people will surely come to his relatives asking him to do them a favor.

He certainly has no reason to refuse a reasonable request, a request that can be mutually beneficial.

Upon hearing Zeng Wenjie's words, Wu Hongwu couldn't help but smile, then raised his glass and said, "Alright, let's have a drink, you and me."

After drinking a cup, Zeng Wenjie reached for some food with his chopsticks, only to find that half of the "eight bowls" were already gone.

Turning her head to look at Mu Qingyang, she saw that her table was piled with a lot of food scraps.

"Luckily there was no fish today, otherwise going to the hospital would have been a real hassle!" Zeng Wenjie said with a grin.

"I'm not afraid at all, I'll eat it even if it's available!" Mu Qingyang replied arrogantly.

Han Yu then asked with concern, "Did Xiao Mu choke on the fish?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "Yesterday, we were playing in WQ County and had fish hot pot. She ate too fast and got a fish bone stuck in her throat! Then, she pretended that nothing was wrong in front of me. Luckily, I noticed and took her to the hospital."

After saying this, he prepared to wait for his family to teach Mu Qingyang a lesson.

"Honestly, why didn't you let her eat slower? What kind of boyfriend are you!" Zeng Yunmei was the first to speak up.

"Wenjie, you're becoming more and more insensible! You took Xiaomu out to eat fish and she choked on it!" Grandma was the second to chime in.

Han Yu nodded and said, "It's dangerous to get a fishbone stuck in your throat. Next time, please help her remove the bone before letting her eat..."

Zeng Wenjie felt this was getting more and more outrageous, and he was starting to feel like he couldn't stay in this house anymore!

Zeng Xiangdong chuckled jokingly, realizing that his son was finally experiencing the same feeling he had back then.

When Zeng Wenjie was born, he also fell out of favor and suffered all sorts of dramatic and messy treatment.

Now that Zeng Wenjie has brought Mu Qingyang home, it's his turn to fall out of favor and suffer a terrible fate.

Mu Qingyang felt incredibly comforted. She could feel the genuine love and care from every elder, a kind of emotion she had lacked for so many years. Now, her empty heart was filled to the brim with every word of concern!

Then, she happily devoured a few more pieces of cured pork ribs and egg dumplings.

Grandma really dotes on her. Making these eight dishes is the most troublesome thing, and it's only done for large banquets, but she always gets this treatment when she comes back.

Zeng Wenjie sighed and said, "Okay, I'll chew it up and feed it to her from now on."

Then, he looked at Mu Qingyang and asked, "Little Mu, do you want some milk? Do you want me to make you some milk tonight to lull you to sleep?"

"Pooh!"

Mu Qingyang spat softly.

Grandpa smacked Zeng Wenjie on the head with his chopsticks and said, "Don't joke around while eating, eat properly!"

Zeng Wenjie felt utterly innocent and continued to sigh, saying sarcastically, "There's no place for me in this house."

"If that's what you think, then get out of here. Little Mu can stay here and keep us company." Grandma smiled and put a chicken leg on Mu Qingyang's plate.

Zeng Wenjie's lips twitched. He hadn't expected to be hit so hard by his grandmother. The old lady only attacked and didn't defend, right? And her attack attributes came with critical hits and armor penetration. It was simply outrageous!
After finishing their meal, Zeng Wenjie took Mu Qingyang to feed the dog with the leftover scraps and food.

The mongrel named "WarGreymon" wagged its tail and happily bounced around the two of them.

“Look, every time I bring you home, I get ganged up on by everyone. I’m so wronged!” Zeng Wenjie couldn’t help but ask.

"Indeed." Mu Qingyang smiled gently, her eyes filled with tenderness. "I also experienced that feeling of being cared for by a family. It's so nice!"

Zeng Wenjie glanced at her, then laughed and said, "That's why you should have come to my house sooner, so you could have experienced it sooner?"

Mu Qingyang couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, it's a pity we didn't meet sooner!"

Zeng Wenjie grinned maliciously, "Hehehe, I was bullied so badly just now, now it's my turn to bully you back!"

Mu Qingyang immediately stepped back, assumed a fighting stance, and said, "Don't underestimate me!"

Zeng Wenjie was about to rush up and choke her naked, but Mu Qingyang was agile and dodged in an instant, circled behind him, locked his neck, and jumped up to wrap her long legs around his waist.

"Wow, that's something!" Zeng Wenjie exclaimed.

Mu Qingyang kissed him hard on the cheek and said happily, "I love you so much, I love this family so much!"

Zeng Wenjie was taken aback, then laughed and said, "I like you very much too, and I will like you forever. But has anyone ever told you that your face is actually very dirty, with a lot of bacteria and dust?"

Mu Qingyang scoffed, "Then where should I kiss you?"

"His butt is much cleaner than his face," Zeng Wenjie said in a sly tone.

"Go to hell!" Mu Qingyang shoved him hard, feeling both angry and ashamed.

Zeng Wenjie carried her on his back and started jogging, saying, "Let's go, let's go home and play video games."

Mu Qingyang couldn't help but exclaim, "Put me down quickly, or Grandma and the others will see us!"

Zeng Wenjie ignored her and carried her straight into the house, so that she would know what it meant to be caught in a dilemma.

When they saw that Mu Qingyang was carried in by Zeng Wenjie, everyone was taken aback, and then they all smiled like doting aunts.

In my hometown, there's a custom that the groom carries the bride into the house.

Zeng Wenjie and Mu Qingyang are currently only in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, but they secretly entered the house, which they see as a very auspicious sign.

After carrying Mu Qingyang into the room, Zeng Wenjie put her down and said with a grin, "Now you know how powerful I am!"

Mu Qingyang said with a wry smile, "I know, you have absolutely no shame!"

Zeng Wenjie pulled out his game console and connected it to the CRT TV, saying, "We need to study hard!"

Mu Qingyang was taken aback and said, "Isn't this a game?"

“This is called the Little Tyrant Learning Machine, isn’t it for learning?” Zeng Wenjie asked righteously.

“Ah, yes, studying! I love studying!” Mu Qingyang replied happily immediately.

After inserting the game cartridge, the two played happily until around 10 o'clock, when they went to wash up, changed into their pajamas, and came back to continue playing.

After playing until very late, Mu Qingyang yawned, pretended to close his own room door, and then tiptoed to Zeng Wenjie's room to sleep.

She woke up around 5 a.m. and sneaked back to her room like a thief...

(End of this chapter)