sbdcsierra Chapter 79 A Trip Together
Chapter 79 A Trip Together
With spring in full bloom, the sun shining brightly, and a gentle breeze blowing, it's the perfect time for people to step outside and embrace nature. For Su Yuning, this spring was especially anticipated, as the next day was the delightful weekend. She had already made plans with her older brother and sister-in-law to go on a spring outing, and unexpectedly, the wealthy young man also expressed great interest and asked to join them. After some discussion, everyone unanimously decided to let him join this joyful trip.
As soon as the school bell rang on Friday, the eldest son of the Su family eagerly grabbed his wife and rushed back to their old home in the countryside. As they stepped inside, an enticing aroma of food wafted towards them. It turned out that his hardworking wife had been busy in the kitchen for some time, meticulously preparing a sumptuous and delicious dinner.
At this moment, bursts of laughter and cheerful chatter filled the main house. Su Yuning and the wealthy young master were happily playing rock-paper-scissors with their adorable little baby. The little one would sometimes cheer and jump for joy, sometimes pout, his innocent and pure expression bringing a smile to everyone's face. Beside them, Old Su sat quietly in a chair, holding an old book, immersed in the sea of knowledge, his face radiating contentment. The entire house was filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere, like a beautiful picture of a happy family.
"You two are finally back! Go wash your hands and get ready for dinner!" The woman, wearing a simple apron, greeted him with a kind and warm smile.
"Okay!" the young couple replied almost simultaneously, their voices filled with joy and anticipation.
Before long, a sumptuous dinner was laid out before them. It turned out that the wealthy young man had specially purchased many fresh and high-quality ingredients, which delighted the woman, who then used all her skills to cook a table full of delicious dishes. Look, the steaming mutton soup, glistening with vibrant green scallions, was thick and fragrant; the steak, pan-fried to a golden brown and crispy perfection, was tender and juicy, making one's mouth water; the bright red spicy lamb trotters exuded an enticing spiciness; the succulent braised pork knuckle was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, making one's mouth water; in addition, there was a light and refreshing seaweed and tofu soup, a tangy and spicy stir-fried potato with green peppers, a perfectly balanced sweet and sour tomato and egg stir-fry, fresh and crisp bean sprouts stir-fried with meat, and plump, fragrant grains of rice.
"Young master, come and try my spicy lamb trotters and this bowl of lamb soup. See if they suit your taste?" The woman smiled and presented the dishes to the rich young master, her eyes full of anticipation.
The wealthy young man gently picked up a piece of spicy lamb trotter, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly. Then he scooped up a spoonful of lamb soup and savored it. After a moment, he couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praise repeatedly: "Oh my, Auntie, your cooking skills are amazing! This soup you made is so delicious, much better than the lamb soup sold in other shops! And this spicy lamb trotter, it not only smells incredibly fragrant and spicy, but it also has a very chewy and satisfying texture!"
Hearing this praise, the woman smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits. She was overjoyed and quickly said, "Haha, young master, if you like it, please eat more. You must come to our house often when you have time, and we can have a home-cooked meal together!"
"Okay, okay, thank you, Auntie! It's such a blessing to be able to taste such delicious food!" The rich young master quickly nodded in agreement and then began to eat heartily. For a moment, the room was filled with laughter and joy, a truly warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Just then, Old Su frowned slightly, picked up his chopsticks with a displeased expression, and lightly tapped the bowl in front of him. The crisp tapping sound seemed to convey some message to the woman, signaling her to add more dishes. However, the woman merely glanced at him coldly, completely ignoring his request, and replied in an icy tone, "Add whatever you want to eat yourself. You're not some distinguished guest, why do you need to order me around like this?" Hearing this, Old Su's expression instantly became somewhat awkward, but he couldn't show it.
At this moment, the wealthy young man, quick-witted and agile, immediately began to fawn over Old Su. He first swiftly served Old Su a bowl of steaming, fragrant mutton soup, then carefully picked up a piece of succulent pork hock from the plate and placed it steadily on top of Old Su's rice. This series of actions made Old Su beam with joy, feeling incredibly pleased with himself.
Meanwhile, Su Yuning, sitting to the side, gazed longingly at the steak in the distance. Because the plate was placed far away, she had to stand up and stretch her arm to grab the tempting steak.
At this moment, her sister-in-law noticed Su Yuning's actions, and her reaction was exceptionally heartwarming. Smiling, she stood up and, without hesitation, placed the entire plate of steak in front of Su Yuning, saying softly, "Since you like steak, little sister, have some more!" Hearing this, Su Yuning was overjoyed and happily replied, "My sister-in-law is so kind! Thank you, sister-in-law!"
But to everyone's surprise, when the little nephew saw the steak being taken away, he immediately pouted and angrily complained, "Oh dear, that was my steak! Now it's all gone! How am I supposed to eat it? I can't even reach it!" After saying that, he looked at everyone with a wronged expression, which was absolutely adorable.
With lightning speed, Su Yuning swiftly cut the tender, juicy, and fragrant steak in half, then carefully placed one half into a clean, empty bowl and gently presented it to her little nephew. Seeing this unexpected surprise, her previously worried and gloomy nephew instantly brightened up. His adorable face lit up with a radiant smile, as if bathed in sunshine, and he sweetly replied, "Thank you, Auntie!"
Hearing her little nephew's innocent gratitude, Su Yuning felt a warm current well up in her heart. She smiled slightly and said in a gentle and kind voice, "You're welcome. We're a loving family!"
At this heartwarming moment, the eldest sister-in-law, with light steps, walked gently to Su Yuning's side like a breeze. A smile graced her face, her eyes revealing tenderness and anticipation, as she softly asked, "My dear little sister Yuning, where are we going on our trip this time?"
Hearing this, Su Yuning looked up, her bright, star-like eyes sparkling with excitement. A radiant smile, like spring flowers in full bloom, spread across her fair face as she enthusiastically replied, "Sister-in-law, in my opinion, going to the beach is a great choice! Imagine, there are sweet, juicy coconuts; just a gentle sip and you can feel the refreshing coconut aroma filling your mouth. There are also all sorts of mouthwatering seafood, whether steamed or braised, they're all unforgettable. And what's more, we can find colorful and uniquely shaped seashells on that vast beach. If we bring these seashells home and make them into exquisite handmade soaps, it would be so much fun! Maybe it could even become a special and meaningful gift for our relatives and friends!"
Upon hearing this, a brilliant idea flashed in the eldest son of the Su family, and his previously dim eyes instantly lit up. He waved his arms excitedly, and then eagerly offered a brand new suggestion: "How about we take a trip to the south this time? We can collect some straw there too! Think about it, the straw we have at home is almost gone. If we don't replenish it soon, many things will be affected!"
However, just as the eldest son of the Su family was overjoyed and expecting everyone's approval, his wife frowned slightly. Her face, which had previously held a hint of a smile, was now filled with suspicion. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on her husband as she bluntly questioned, "Honey, we only have two days off! Do you really think we can get back smoothly? Let me tell you, what if the schedule is too tight, making everyone rush around, and we end up not only not having a proper time to play, but also neglecting our important business? That would be a real loss!"
Faced with his wife's questioning, the eldest son of the Su family was momentarily speechless, unsure of how to answer.
Just as the situation became awkward, the wealthy young master, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly spoke up: "In my opinion, if we hurry and set off tonight, we should reach the rice paddies to the south by noon tomorrow. After collecting the straw, we can travel back overnight without stopping, and we should be back on the coast by noon the day after tomorrow. Then we can leisurely play on the beach for a while before continuing our journey home. By then, we should be home by the time it's completely dark."
After saying this, the rich young man's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident and composed smile. His gaze was fixed on the Su couple with piercing eyes, as if to say: Everything is under my control.
At this moment, the woman looked at Xiaobao with concern and asked softly, "Since you're going on this long trip, would you like to take Xiaobao with you? After all, he's at the golden age of broadening his horizons and learning new knowledge." As she spoke, she looked at Xiaobao with kind eyes.
However, before the Su couple could answer, the two young men standing to the side shouted in unison, "No!" Their voices were perfectly synchronized and without the slightest hesitation.
Upon hearing this answer, Xiao Bao's face, which had been filled with joy, instantly turned to disappointment. His little mouth twitched, and he almost burst into tears. Just then, Su Yuning quickly stepped forward, gently stroking Xiao Bao's head and comforting him with a smile, "Little nephew, don't be sad. Be a good boy and stay at home with Grandpa and Grandma. When your aunt comes back, she'll definitely bring you a beautiful souvenir!"
Hearing this, Xiao Bao blinked his big eyes, his mood improving slightly, and asked curiously, "Auntie, what kind of souvenir will you bring me? I can't wait to find out!"
Su Yuning tilted her head and thought for a moment, then smiled and replied, "How about crabs?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Bao became so excited that he danced around and cheered, "Yay! We can eat crabs! Auntie, remember to bring me crabs back!"
Seeing Xiaobao so happy, everyone couldn't help but laugh. After a while, the woman said gently, "Alright, alright, it's getting late, we should put Xiaobao to bed." So, she coaxed Xiaobao softly towards the bedroom.
Old Su, who had been sitting at the table, waved to the group about to depart, signaling them to hurry on their way. Seeing this, the Su couple and the others dared not delay any longer, quickly packed their belongings, and embarked on this unknown journey.
Although the journey was smooth and they encountered no obstacles on the way, unexpectedly, they carelessly forgot the most crucial item - dry rations!
The night went smoothly; Su Yuning and the wealthy young man drove the carriage together, while her elder brother and sister-in-law dozed off inside. However, as the morning sun shone, their stomachs began to rumble, so they decided to stop the carriage and have breakfast. But then, to their horror, they discovered that they had completely forgotten about their provisions!
"What on earth happened? We actually forgot about our rations!" Su Yuning asked the rich young master with a pitiful look on her face.
Faced with this situation, even the wealthy young master was at a loss. After all, they were still on their way, in a desolate, uninhabited suburb, where they couldn't even find a single food stall. Helpless, he could only gently comfort Su Yuning: "Don't be sad, darling. Let's keep going. We'll reach our destination soon. Then, we can ask the owners of the rice paddies for some food."