“Huazhu, Xiao Luo, Xiao Shu, did you receive the package we sent you?!”

After confirming where Huazhu had just gone to the countryside, and seeing her off, Qiao Jiuru sent them a package.

Qiao Jiuru thought that by now, they should have received it.

“Auntie, not yet.”

“Mom, the postman hasn’t come to our production team these past couple of days. We’ll go ask today.”

Xiao Luo, Su Huazhu, and Xiao Shu all shook their heads.

They went out to work in the fields every day and had forgotten about the package.

“It’s okay, no one would dare to pick up your package by mistake.”

Su Huaiyuan quickly reassured them, thinking the delay was probably due to slow transport. Besides, the package sent to their daughter was quite substantial.

“Huazhu, we’re doing well here. You see, we even got two rooms. Don’t worry about Mom and Dad. We’re living much better than you all.”

Qiao Jiuru held her youngest daughter’s hand, gently touching the calluses that were gradually thickening on her fingertips.

She felt a deep ache in her heart and didn’t want to add more stress or burdens to her daughter’s mind.

“Mom, seeing that you’re all doing well, I’m not that worried anymore.”

Su Huazhu’s tone had lightened considerably.

Seeing her parents, brother, sister-in-law, and nephews all in good spirits, her anxiety had eased a lot.

“That’s good. Don’t come over recently. When the weather warms up or when you all have a break, come a little earlier. I’ll prepare some delicious food for you.”

Qiao Jiuru instructed her youngest daughter, Xiao Luo, and Xiao Shu, promising to cook plenty of tasty dishes for the children when they come next.

Su Huazhu, Xiao Luo, and Xiao Shu happily nodded, their steps light and quick.

“Xiao Luo, Xiao Shu, when we left, your grandfather and the others were doing well. He told you not to worry and not to send grain to them. Xiao Luo, if you still feel uneasy, you can visit during the New Year.”

Qiao Jiuru gave reassurance to the siblings Song Luoyun and Song Luoshu, fearing they would worry about their family and hesitate to eat their own food for fear of sending less home.

“Auntie, I know. Before we left, grandpa secretly told us that you gave the family some money and plenty of grain, so we shouldn’t worry. We should work hard here and live well with our cousin in the countryside.”

Song Luoyun said this with deep gratitude in his heart toward Qiao Jiuru.

Without her, Jian Shou couldn’t imagine how their family’s life would continue or how the younger siblings would survive!

Now, he no longer worries about food, drink, or illness at home. He even has 130 yuan in cash—something Jian Shou had never imagined before.

Moreover, not only could he eat well and dress warmly here, but his sister who came to the countryside with him was living a life a hundred times better than in the city.

This made Song Luoyun even more determined to protect Su Huazhu and his sister and not let anyone bully them.

“Good children, you must keep your identities hidden. We don’t seek trouble, nor do we cause it. Also, keep your money hidden. Good things should be eaten quietly, not shown off.”

Qiao Jiuru repeated her warnings carefully, making sure the three understood all precautions, afraid they might suffer a big loss.

Su Huazhu and the others listened attentively, nodding repeatedly, storing everything in their hearts.

When it was time to part, Qiao Jiuru hurriedly handed over the things she had brought to the three of them.

“Eat everything on the way back. Finish it all. Don’t leave anything behind. It wouldn’t be good if someone found out.”

“Children, go quickly now.”

It was almost seven o’clock—too late to linger. The kids had to hurry back. Qiao Jiuru handed their breakfast to her daughter and urged them to leave quickly.

Su Huazhu and the others could only glance at Qiao Jiuru and Su Huaiyuan with reluctance, then took big strides and left immediately.

There will be time again.

Qiao Jiuru and Su Huaiyuan watched the children’s departing direction together.

Luckily, they were already some distance from the village, and no one was around to the west, so they dared to be so bold.

“Cousin, it’s delicious.”

“Eat quickly, Mom said we must finish everything, can’t leave any.”

“Mm, we listen to Auntie.”

On the way, Su Huazhu opened the package her mother gave them. Inside were six eggs and nine large white steamed buns.

Two eggs and three large buns per person.

Seeing these fine treats, Su Huazhu completely believed that her parents’ life was definitely much better than she had imagined.

She felt relieved.

Her mood on the way back changed, and her pace quickened even more.

The three youngsters had more strength and walked fast.

By the time they got back to the educated youth station, everyone else had just finished breakfast.

“Su Huazhu, Song Luoyun, and Song Luoshu, where did you three go so early?! We thought you were missing.”

Shang Xiaoyun was very curious about where the three had gone. She had searched around the educated youth station but found no trace of them and guessed they had gone far away.

“We went running to exercise, to get healthier and get fewer illnesses.”

Su Huazhu said calmly, without blushing or gasping for breath, pulling Xiao Shu into the kitchen to get their breakfast and then started eating hard.

Song Luoyun did the same.

Shang Xiaoyun and the others didn’t believe Su Huazhu’s words and had quietly observed the three for some time, feeling very curious.

But everyone has some secrets. As long as they don’t involve others, it’s just harmless curiosity.

Qiao Jiuru and Su Huaiyuan walked back while secretly eating some buns.

By the time they returned home, the couple was already full.

“Mom, Dad, the younger sisters left?!”

When they got home, Su Ze and his wife had just finished eating with their two sons. Seeing their little sister, everyone was in good spirits.

“They’ve gone back. We’ll see them often from now on.”

Qiao Jiuru nodded, put hats and gloves on the grandsons, and put on some patched, plain cotton coats before preparing to take the two grandsons to work.

Who knows how many tasks the production team will assign to their family today?