Chapter 325 Dedicated to Fostering a New Life
Chapter 325 Dedicated to Fostering a New Life
Fat Tiger's feet were two sizes bigger than Niu Niu's. Deng Shi couldn't bear to cut up the perfectly good shoes and remake them, so she took a needle and thread, rubbed the heel a couple of times, and let Niu Niu try them on. They fit, so she put them on Niu Niu.
Niu Niu's clothes were still a bit big for Pang Hu, but with new shoes, clean clothes, and a clean face, plus a cute hairstyle, she instantly became well-behaved, clever, and adorable.
"I never would have guessed before, she's quite the beauty."
Muttering to himself, Wang Baoquan felt that Niu Niu was presentable enough to be seen in public. He pulled her aside and introduced her to everyone, especially Lanling, whom he deliberately pulled to Lanling's side.
Lanling felt a little shy when he saw the pretty girl. He quietly lowered his head and slowly moved aside.
Wang Baoquan took these things to heart and mistakenly thought that Lanling didn't like Niu Niu, which was unacceptable.
"Lanling, Niu Niu is new here and doesn't know anything or recognize anyone. You all play together, so please take good care of her."
Wang Baoquan said this on purpose, so that Lanling would feel responsible and would spend more time with Niu Niu. After all, they are children, and their relationship needs to be nurtured.
"Father, it's time to set off."
When it was time to rest, the village chief told everyone that it was time to leave, and Wang Laishuan got anxious and rushed over to inform Wang Baoquan.
"right."
This was not good for Niu Niu and Lan Ling's relationship, and Wang Baoquan's heart skipped a beat.
"You all go back and let Lanling and Niu Niu play in my carriage."
Their house can't accommodate so many people.
"No, if Lanling doesn't go back, I won't go back either."
Yuanbao came to watch over Lanling; how could he possibly abandon Lanling and leave alone? He wouldn't be able to explain it to Wen Meijiu when he got back.
"Why are you so stubborn, child?"
Wang Baoquan fumed and glared, but in the end, he couldn't scare Yuanbao.
“My sister is worried about Lanling not going back. If we’re going to leave, we’ll go together. What’s there to argue about? Unless you want to sell Lanling.”
Yuanbao is really brave. He doesn't care about Wang Baoquan's seniority at all and says whatever he wants. He's like a newborn calf that's not afraid of a tiger.
In the end, Wang Baoquan had no choice but to compromise, letting his family members squeeze into the village chief's car in front, making room for Lanling and Yuanbao and the other children.
Even so, Yuanbao was extremely unwilling.
"We have our own carriage, why should we ride in yours?"
"My goodness, please say less. Your grandfather meant well and wanted you and Niu Niu to have some fun together."
Besides, we have food and drink here, so we're not treating you badly.
"When you go back, your mother won't be willing to give you these good treats."
Chen couldn't stand it any longer. Seeing her husband about to lose his temper, she quickly came out to persuade Yuanbao.
Yuanbao was still a child after all, and thinking about it, it made sense. There had never been such a good thing before. Traveling was too tiring, and the children could not get together. Wang Baoquan had never provided such a condition before.
The children boarded the bus one by one, huddled together chatting and laughing, and had snacks to eat, having a great time.
When Chen got into the village chief's car, Wang Baoquan told her to hurry up and finish making the clothes, saying that this was a condition he had promised Niu Niu.
Mrs. Chen found him too long-winded and pretended not to hear him before leaving.
Along the way, Wang Laishuan drove the cart while Wang Baoquan sat on the shaft, observing the changes in Lanling and Niuniu while occasionally teasing them to encourage interaction between the two children.
Lanling already knew that Niu Niu was the girl Wen Meijiu had wanted to introduce him to. Now that he had met her, he was overjoyed and quickly became acquainted with her.
Wang Baoquan was truly exhausted along the way, worrying about Niu Niu and Lan Ling's progress while also wondering when Hu Zi would recover. By the time he finally got to rest again that night, he was completely worn out.
This time, Wen Meijiu took the initiative to come back to Lanling, and she came alone.
"Grandpa Wang, thank you for taking care of Lanling along the way. We're heading back now."
Seeing Wen Meijiu approaching from afar, Wang Baoquan pretended to have something to do and went to hide to the side.
Wen Meijiu deliberately shouted loudly at Wang Baoquan, who was hiding to the side. After all, Wang Baoquan had taken care of Lanling all the way, so she had to do her part to maintain appearances.
Most importantly, Wen Meijiu was only stopping Lanling's hand at this moment and had no intention of taking Niu Niu away.
She had to make Wang Baoquan see this.
"Oh, okay, I understand."
Wen Meijiu took the initiative to greet him, and Wang Baoquan turned around abruptly to look at her, quite surprised.
But the moment he turned around, he lost his composure.
Wen Meijiu held Lanling's hand and stood on the ground. The other children in the car had also gotten off and were on the ground. Only Niu Niu was still sitting in the car, not moving at all.
That brat is such a liar, how can she be so blind?
He cursed inwardly, but dared not utter it aloud. He quickly took two steps to the carriage, grabbed Niu Niu's arm, and placed her next to Lanling.
“Niu Niu, aren’t you and Lan Ling best friends?”
"Now you should go back with him; it's a good opportunity to go see your cousin."
Knowing that Niu Niu was going back, Ma Rulan didn't come to pick her up. If Wang Baoquan missed this opportunity, he would probably have to personally send Niu Niu back. Even if Ma Rulan took her in, Wen Meijiu wouldn't be willing to support her, since Ma Rulan worked under Wen Meijiu and was supported by her.
Niu Niu looked at Wang Baoquan, then at Wen Meijiu. Even though she knew Wang Baoquan was real, she was still a little hesitant because Wen Meijiu hadn't spoken. She fidgeted with her fingers and lowered her head.
Wang Baoquan secretly glanced at Wen Meijiu out of the corner of his eye and noticed that she didn't say anything and her brows were slightly furrowed. He had a bad feeling.
"Oh, right, right, your new clothes are ready. I'll bring them to you now. When you leave, you should be clean and look your best."
He turned around, pretending not to notice Wen Meijiu's mood, and shouted at Chen, who was getting out of the car.
"Is Niu Niu's new clothes ready yet?"
Chen had already made half of the giraffe for Fat Tiger, but then modified it a little smaller than it should have been. The amount of work wasn't too much, and it was finished by then.
"OK OK."
Upon seeing Wen Meijiu arrive, Chen Shi hurriedly ran back with her clothes in her arms.
Upon arriving, without a second thought, Chen dressed Niu Niu in new clothes.
After changing her clothes, Chen, with a beaming smile, spun her around and pushed her in front of Wen Meijiu, then took her hand and said:
"Fine wine, I'm at ease entrusting this child to you; he's much better off with us."
Your grandfather has a stubborn temper, so please don't take it to heart. After all, we come from the same village, so please consider the past.
Just now, your village chief grandfather said the same thing to me. He kept praising you for being sensible, responsible, and having a strong sense of duty.
The Chen family is a decent family. Wen Meijiu felt that the time was about right. If they waited any longer, and Pang Hu became fully awake, they might be exposed.
"Okay, Grandma, I'll do whatever you say."
Wen Meijiu, holding Niu Niu's hand with one hand and Lan Ling's hand with the other, bid farewell to the Chen family and returned home.
"Dad, Dad, Tiger's awake!"
Just as Wen Meijiu left, Deng Shi stumbled back from the village chief's house, her voice trembling.
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