Chapter 47

Following the direction of her finger, Su Qianqian was indeed right!

Zhu Tianfang and Cheng Song stretched their necks to see, but there were too many people, so they couldn’t make them out.

Su Qianqian immediately led the three children over. “Mom, big brother, what are you doing here?”

Both of them froze when they saw the four of them. They didn’t dare to recognize them at first—was this really the Su Qianqian and the three kids they knew? How could they have changed so much after just a month and a half? They looked much paler, and had gained some weight. Especially the three kids—they were now fair and sturdy. Zhu Tianfang quickly went to hug Sanya. “You’ve all grown so tall!”

In the past, Su Qianqian had been hardest on Sanya, so Zhu Tianfang had always favored her a little more.

“Grandma, we brought a lot of things back. We’ll share them with you when we get home,” Sanya said, hugging Zhu Tianfang’s neck and calling her “Grandma,” making Zhu Tianfang’s heart melt. She wasn’t someone who favored boys over girls. She believed that both boys and girls were her own flesh and blood and deserved to be loved.

Once on the tractor, they made their way home slowly, with the bumpy ride making Su Qianqian’s bottom sore.

“The commander called and said you guys are back, so I came to pick you up,” Cheng Song said.

“Oh!” This surprised Su Qianqian.

“So how did you guys come back? Were you not used to life there?” Zhu Tianfang asked.

Su Qianqian thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth, especially since the matter would soon be out in the open.

“Cheng Yue applied for a divorce from the organization, so I’m taking the kids back for now. Once the approval comes through, Cheng Yue will come back and we’ll get the divorce certificate.”

Both Zhu Tianfang and Cheng Song were stunned. “What? He’s getting a divorce from you?”

They exchanged a glance. Had Su Qianqian gone back to her old ways? But wait—didn’t the three kids look healthy and well-cared for? And didn’t Cheng Yue say his leg had healed?

“For now, I’ll stay at home until we get the divorce certificate. After that, I’ll move out,” Su Qianqian continued. She didn’t want to mention taking the kids just yet to avoid stirring up more trouble. She had already discussed everything with Cheng Yue, and when he came back, he could talk to the Cheng family himself.

She had written the guarantee letter, so she was definitely planning to take the kids.

When they arrived home, both Zhu Tianfang and Cheng Song were a bit down and lacked their usual enthusiasm. Divorce was a big deal, especially in these times.

“Brother Chuanchuan, we bought you a gift!” Erbao and Sanya eagerly took out the gifts they bought for Chuanchuan. “Here’s some stationery: pens, notebooks, erasers, and a nice backpack. Do you like it?”

Chuanchuan was stunned. He had never seen such nice things before and couldn’t stop admiring them.

“Sister-in-law, this is too expensive. I can’t accept this,” Wu Yuexiang said, refusing repeatedly, worried that Chuanchuan might ruin the items.

“Sister-in-law, these are for Chuanchuan. The kids picked them out. It’s their way of showing affection,” Su Qianqian explained.

“Yes, it’s from us to Brother Chuanchuan,” the three kids said in unison.

Then, Su Qianqian took out a shirt and handed it to Wu Yuexiang. “Sister-in-law, this is a Diqueli shirt. It’s a bit expensive, so I only bought one. When I earn more, I’ll buy one for everyone.”

Wu Yuexiang was stunned. A Diqueli shirt!

Who wouldn’t want a Diqueli shirt? It was a fashion statement, and anyone wearing one would stand tall.

She absolutely refused. It was too expensive!

“If you don’t want it, I’ll just throw it away,” Su Qianqian said, pretending to toss the shirt, which immediately scared Wu Yuexiang. She quickly reached out to grab it, and Su Qianqian took the opportunity to stuff it into her hands.

“Mom, Dad, big brother, I bought you each a pair of rubber shoes. They’re comfortable and convenient.”

The Cheng family was stunned. Did they also get gifts? They didn’t know whether to accept them.

“How have you gone and wasted money again?” Zhu Tianfang said, though her tone wasn’t reproachful. After all, in the past, Su Qianqian always bought things for her family, never for them.

“Some of this money is from Cheng Yue, and some is what I earned myself. I finally got to go to the city, so of course, I bought some things. There might not be another chance, so just accept them.”

“You’re earning money over there?”

“Yes, they all really like the pickled cucumbers, pickled peppers, and other things I make.”

Zhu Tianfang knew how popular Su Qianqian’s pickled cucumbers were on the black market. Before she left, there were still some left at home. She sold them, and they all sold out. It should be even easier to sell them in the city, where people have money.

“Let’s eat first. You must be tired from the trip. After dinner, get some rest, and we’ll talk tomorrow.”

Su Qianqian put the things away and then sat down to eat.

During dinner, Cheng Song asked Su Qianqian about Cheng Yue’s situation.

“When we arrived, Cheng Yue was in the hospital. His leg injury was quite severe, and he was hospitalized for a few days. After that, he went home to recover. Now, he can run and jump. He’s become a battalion commander, an officer now, and the neighbors are all pretty good.”

She briefly explained what had happened with Cheng Yue, mentioning a few amusing stories and also bringing up the Song family. The Cheng family’s emotions fluctuated as they listened.

“This person is really terrible!”

“She’s a spoiled young lady, what can you do? We won’t see her again, no need to get angry over someone like that. It’s not worth it.” Su Qianqian planned to continue staying in touch with Lin Xuemei, but it seemed unlikely that she’d run into Song Qianqian again, and those who didn’t live in the compound, like Wu Sufen, would probably be seen less as well.

Cheng Song noticed the watch on Su Qianqian’s wrist. “You don’t have a watch anymore?”

“Yeah, I made some money. Cheng Yue had some tickets, so we bought it.”

They were all stunned. How much money had she earned? She bought a watch and even bought so many things for them. Cheng Yue must have sent some money home, but it couldn’t all be from him.

They would find out when Cheng Yue came back.

“Do you want to send some of these things to your parents?” Zhu Tianfang asked.

“No, I’ve already given them plenty in the past. After those few incidents, I’ve realized they never saw me as family.”

Su Qianqian wasn’t the original person. She didn’t have any feelings for the original person’s family, and the original person had already repaid their upbringing. She had done enough filial duty. Besides, the Su family still had two sons, so it wasn’t her responsibility.

Having seen how Su Qianqian treated her family before, the Cheng family understood. There had been a lot of tension between Su Qianqian and her family in the past. The Su family had often criticized Su Qianqian for being ungrateful, calling her a heartless person, even coming over to cause trouble. Fortunately, Cheng Yue was still alive, so they didn’t dare escalate things too much.

“Mom, I’ll sleep with the three kids tonight.” The bed at home was big enough for her and the three kids. She knew the kids must want to sleep with her.

Sure enough, the three little ones were thrilled and full of anticipation. They couldn’t wait to sleep with their soft, fragrant mother.

That night, the news that Su Qianqian had returned with her children spread quickly throughout the Tianshui Village. Everyone was talking about it. Why had she come back? And Cheng Yue wasn’t even back yet. It was so strange.

The people in the Village loved gossip and gathered to discuss.

“Do you think Cheng Yue doesn’t want her anymore? That’s why she brought the kids back in such a hurry?”

“Definitely, otherwise, how could someone like her, who went to live in the city, come back so willingly?”

“I suspect she was sent back. With her attitude, how could she survive in the city? Wouldn’t she be despised by everyone?”

Su Yinhua, overhearing the conversation, smiled but quickly hid her smile when people looked at her. “Don’t gossip. It probably isn’t true. She worked for five years to make it to the city. Why would she want to come back?”

“Yinhua, you and Su Qianqian are from the same village, right? Why don’t you go ask her?”