Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 397 Finally Back Home

At the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, Qu Shaoyang returned to Maoer Mountain first.

This trip lasted more than two months, especially the latter period, when he worked on the river all day long. How could Qu Shaoyang have the time to take care of himself?
His hair and beard were very long, his face was dark and rough from the river breeze, and his cheekbones were frostbitten and cracked.

The old sheepskin coat was so old that the edges were flying.

So, when Qu Shaoyang brought his people into the house, his family almost didn't recognize him.

"Oh my god, how did you make this? It's almost like a refugee.

When you were cutting wood in the mountains, you didn't do this." Chen Xiuyun felt so distressed when she saw her husband like this.

"It's not a big deal. What have you been doing? Why do you look like this?" Chen asked with concern.

Meng Lanxin, who was almost seven months pregnant, also looked at Qu Shaoyang in surprise.

Ever since they met, Qu Shaoyang has never been seen like this.

"Mom, I'm leading people to blow up the sentry post.

The Songhua River flowing north is much colder than the Yalu River. What good can come from being blown by the cold wind on the river all day?

I was in a hurry to come back, so I didn't bother to clean up. " Qu Shaoyang said with a smile, not caring.

"Genyou, come here, let daddy hug you and give you a kiss."

Qu Shaoyang waved at his son with a smile, wanting to get closer to him.

As a result, Xiao Genyou acted as if he had seen a monster. He didn't dare to come forward and kept hiding behind his grandmother and mother.

"Well, don't scare the kid. When have I ever seen you look so sloppy?

Well, I'll get some hot water so I can give you a bath, shave your head, and shave your beard."

When Chen Xiuyun saw it, she was also at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Gen Youcai is just over one year old. He hasn't seen his father for such a long time that he feels unfamiliar with him. And considering Qu Shaoyang's appearance, it is normal for him not to recognize him.

"Little guy, your father is just a little sloppy, don't you recognize him?

With someone like you, when your father gets old, you will definitely kick me out, right?" Qu Shaoyang said jokingly, deliberately putting on a fierce face.

"Don't talk nonsense, the child is young, you are the same as him?" As a result, Chen was unhappy and glared at Qu Shaoyang unhappily.

"Hurry up, go back to the backyard with your wife to take a shower and clean up. Get ready and don't come and scare people."

Qu Shaoyang laughed, "Lan Xin, I'll tidy up first, and come back to talk later."

He hadn't taken a shower for a long time, and he worked all day, so he smelled. Qu Shaoyang was afraid of stinking the pregnant Meng Lanxin, so he didn't dare to come forward.

Meng Lanxin nodded with a smile, "Well, go and clean up quickly. I'll ask the kitchen to make something delicious to reward you."

Meng Lanxin had a big belly and a rather clumsy body, so she couldn't help Qu Shaoyang in bathing, and she didn't try to do it.

In this way, Qu Shaoyang went back to the backyard, shaved his head, took a bath, braided his hair, and changed his clothes.

After all this trouble, an hour had passed.

While helping her husband wash and dress, Chen Xiuyun briefly explained the household matters.

Finally, Chen Xiuyun took out a small white porcelain jar and wanted to apply some medicine on Qu Shaoyang's face.

"No, no, I'm a grown man, why should I put those on?"

Qu Shaoyang smelled a fragrance and thought it was the perfume used by women, so he quickly turned his head away.

"Why are you hiding? This is ointment for frostbite. Look at your face. Doesn't it hurt?

If you go out with this face, will people still recognize you as the inspector? You're almost like a beggar on the street."

Chen Xiuyun held Qu Shaoyang down, speaking with disgust but with gentle hands. She carefully applied a layer of ointment on Qu Shaoyang's face.

"That's perfect. I'm going to the eastern road, and I'll go there with this face and let the governor see it." Qu Shaoyang put his arm around his wife's waist and said jokingly.

The couple packed up and returned to the front hall.

Just at this moment, Qu Laokouer, who had gone to the mountain field to deliver something, came back, and Gensuo, who was attending class in the school, also finished school.

The whole family got together and had a lively time chatting and laughing.

After Qu Shaoyang's preparation, Gen You recognized who it was, so he walked closer to his father and reached out for a hug.

Qu Shaoyang called Genyou "little calf" but he was very happy in his heart. He picked up Genyou and threw him several times, which made Genyou giggle.

When Gensuo saw this, he also wanted to be hugged and lifted up high, so Qu Shaoyang picked up the eldest child again and coaxed him to play with him for a while.

"Lan Xin, I have good news for you. Tie Zhu and his men have found a few more people who escaped from Sandaimiaoling.

Now these few are in the security team. When there is a chance in the future, let them come over to meet me."

Qu Shaoyang coaxed the children to play for a while, and then he had time to talk about serious matters.

Meng Lanxin was also very happy when she heard that there were still survivors in Sandaimiaoling.

No matter whether we meet or not, as long as there are people alive, it’s fine.

"I also took time to visit Mr. Cong and Mr. Liu, and they were both doing well.

Knowing that you are pregnant, I was asked to bring back a lot of supplements for you."

When they went to investigate the mountain area, they passed by Sandaimiaoling. Qu Shaoyang specially brought a lot of things to visit the two old men.

It's okay. Both old men are in good health and have no health problems. They are also quite friendly to Qu Shaoyang.

After learning that Meng Lanxin was pregnant, the two old men insisted on grabbing a bunch of supplements and skins, saying that they were for Meng Lanxin and the child.

Qu Shaoyang couldn't refuse, so he had to take it back.

Before returning, Qu Shaoyang asked Zheng Tiezhu and others to go back and see the two old men when they had time.

Meng Lanxin was deeply moved when she heard this. Those two old men watched her grow up and were almost like her real grandfathers.

"Shaoyang, if Sandaimiaoling is rebuilt next year, I would like to go back and take a look."

"Okay, wait until you give birth to the baby, then you can go back and have a look if you want, what else is there?"

After all, this is the place where she has lived for so many years. It is normal for Meng Lanxin to want to go back, and Qu Shaoyang can't say no.

"Dad, you didn't even rest after coming back from the gold field, why are you going to the mountain field to manage things again?" Qu Shaoyang turned his head and looked at Qu Laokouer.

Just now Chen Xiuyun had told him about the matter of Qu Laokouer. Qu Shaoyang felt that his father was getting old and had worked hard for most of his life, so he should have a good rest.

"Buying food and vegetables, delivering supplies, etc., the servants at home can do it. It's so cold, you should just rest at home."

"How can that work? No matter how hard my friend tries, he can't match my efforts.

These are all our own properties. If I don’t help you look after them, who will take care of them for you?
Besides, I don’t have to do anything, I have helpers to carry the things.

I am just responsible for managing the accounts and checking them, so why should I bother with this?"

When Qu Laokouer heard this, he immediately shook his head. He didn't want to stay at home and do nothing all day long. That would be too uncomfortable.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade his father, Qu Shaoyang didn't say anything else.

Chen Xiuyun had already told him that some of her friends were going back to their hometown this winter, and Chen Xiuyun brought a lot of things back home.

He also asked his servant to tell the three brothers that if they were willing, they would come to Northeast China next year.

Of course, whether they come or not is entirely voluntary and there is no force.

Chen Xiuyun also specifically told the guys not to reveal too much about what was happening here, and just say that the old couple of the Qu family missed their son and grandson.

(End of this chapter)