novellhall Chapter 327 Temporarily Moving to the Zhang Family Residence
Chapter 327 Temporarily Moving to the Zhang Family Residence
Sun Yongxian spoke sincerely, showing her concern for her husband. Zhuang Qingxiang had nothing to say, and after hesitating for a long time, she did as Sun Yongxian said.
Fortunately, the hospital only allows three-day stays. Today is over, so there's only one night left. The children only need to stay there for one night.
Sun Yongxian immediately and happily helped Zhuang Qingxiang pack her clothes.
"Yongxian, you don't need to bring so much." Zhuang Qingxiang quickly stopped Sun Yongxian when she saw that she wanted to pack up all the clothes in the closet. "It's just for one night, you don't need that much."
Sun Yongxian chuckled, "You really need to change clothes during the day! A one-year-old crawls all over the place, their clothes get so dirty, you have to change them all the time."
Zhuang Qingxiang felt that Sun Yongxian's words seemed to make sense. In the instant she hesitated, Sun Yongxian had already started stuffing clothes into the suitcase.
She felt something was amiss, but Sun Yongxian was quick and didn't give her a chance to refuse.
Just as they finished tidying up, Jin Guilan returned. Zhuang Qingxiang introduced them to the situation and explained that they might not be back for the next couple of days.
Jin Guilan didn't think it was a big deal at all. The couple's separation had made them sick, so they might as well move back in.
"What else do you need? I'll help you pack!" Jin Guilan offered her help enthusiastically.
"That's all, just take a few pieces of children's clothing," Zhuang Qingxiang quickly said.
Jin Guilan was slightly disappointed, but advised, "Alright then, hurry back. Oh, and make some light but nutritious food for Director Lu to help him recover."
"Yes, we need to give Director Lu some nourishment. Sister Jin, you're absolutely right." Sun Yongxian smiled. "Sister Zhuang, you're a great cook, don't forget, I'll get some too."
Speechless, Zhuang Qingxiang quickly pulled Sun Yongxian away.
The two people, along with their three children, returned to the compound on bicycles carrying a large bag of clothes.
The bedding from the east room had already been moved to the courtyard, so we had to move the bedding from the kang (heated brick bed) in the west room over.
As soon as the kang (heated brick bed) was made, Xiao Luyue couldn't wait to jump on it and roll around.
"Home is still the best, and the kang (heated brick bed) is the most comfortable!" she exclaimed.
When the two little ones saw their older sister rolling around on the kang (a heated brick bed), they also scrambled to get on and roll around on it, so Sun Yongxian quickly picked them up and carried them up.
The three children rolled around on the kang (a heated brick bed), their laughter never ceasing.
Zhuang Qingxiang felt a pang of sadness, thinking that perhaps they should build a kang (heated brick bed) in the house as well. It was indeed a bit cramped for the four of them to sleep on one bed, and it would be cold in winter.
"Sister Zhuang, what are we having for dinner?" Sun Yongxian asked. "I noticed there wasn't much food in the kitchen, so I went to buy some. Would you like to go check?"
When they moved, Lu Congyue should have moved all the kitchen items to the new house. Zhuang Qingxiang went to the kitchen to take a look and asked, "Is it okay to make braised noodles with eggs?"
"Sure, I'm not a picky eater. I'll eat anything you make," Sun Yongxian said with a smile. "What do you need me to make?"
Zhuang Qingxiang immediately urged her to go see the child.
She had witnessed Sun Yongxian's culinary skills firsthand, and it was better for her to handle things herself rather than have Sun Yongxian stay in the kitchen to help.
After the meal, Sun Yongxian wouldn't let her do anything; she would clean up the mess.
Zhuang Qingxiang glanced at her watch; it was almost eight o'clock.
While strolling around the yard with her three children to digest their food, Xiao Luyue's excited voice never stopped.
Zhuang Qingxiang could tell that she preferred it here.
Yes, the yard here is bigger than the yard at the new house, and the house itself isn't as big either; it's spacious and bright everywhere.
After finishing her work, Sun Yongxian joined them in playing in the yard for a while, then stared blankly at the moon in the sky.
"What's wrong? Something on your mind?" Zhuang Qingxiang asked.
"No," Sun Yongxian smiled. "It just feels like a dream that I've suddenly come to the provincial capital... Peiran is starting work tomorrow, I wonder how today's meeting went..."
She was very busy today, and Shi Peiran was also very busy, having to stay at the hospital to take care of her. Neither of them had a proper chat.
Zhuang Qingxiang knew she was thinking about Shi Peiran, so after thinking for a moment, she urged the children to wash up and go to bed.
It was past nine o'clock when the children were all asleep.
Seeing that the moon was still quite bright, Zhuang Qingxiang figured it would be fine to walk at night, so she told Sun Yongxian and, ignoring her objections, rode her bicycle quickly to the hospital.
When she arrived at the ward, the two men inside were still awake. They were both surprised to see her suddenly appear.
"Sister Zhuang? Why are you here at this hour? Is something wrong at home?" Shi Peiran was secretly anxious, fearing that something had happened to his wife.
Lu Congyue's face was extremely grim: "You came alone? How did you get here? Why are you so late?"
Zhuang Qingxiang ignored Lu Congyue and smiled at Shi Peiran: "Everything's fine at home, I'll stay here and keep watch. You should go back and rest. Tomorrow is your first day of work, so we can't afford any mistakes."
Shi Peiran was deeply moved and quickly expressed his gratitude.
"I should thank you and Yongxian, especially Yongxian. When the children were young, it was a hassle for her to take time off to take care of them, and now it's a hassle for her to take time off again. I don't know how to thank you enough... She misses you a lot, so you should go back quickly."
Shi Peiran was a little embarrassed: "She...she's just arrived in a new place and is a little unsettled..."
Zhuang Qingxiang chuckled, "Yes, yes, so you should hurry back and keep her company."
Shi Peiran glanced at Lu Congyue, who still had a sour face, and coughed lightly: "Alright then, I'll head back first. I'll leave Director Lu in your care. If he still has a fever tonight, call the doctor immediately."
"Okay, let's go, it's so late." Zhuang Qingxiang smiled and saw them to the door.
As soon as she closed the ward door and turned around, she was met with Lu Congyue's sour face.
Zhuang Qingxiang: "..." Who has provoked him again?
"You know it's so late!" Lu Congyue said angrily, "Aren't you afraid to walk alone at night!"
"I'm riding a bicycle, what's there to be afraid of?" Zhuang Qingxiang said dismissively. "I'm riding really fast, even bad guys can't catch me."
Lu Congyue was furious: "I told you to rest at home, why did you come all this way?"
Zhuang Qingxiang wasn't going to let him get away with it, and retorted, "Are you deaf? Didn't I make myself clear? Dr. Shi starts work tomorrow. If he doesn't get enough rest here, what if something goes wrong at work tomorrow? Besides, do you think I wanted to come here? Or should I just leave?!"
Lu Congyue was so angry by her words that he choked.
Hearing her say she was leaving, he angrily retorted, "It's so late, why are you leaving? Do you want me to personally take you home?"
This woman is getting bolder and bolder. Not only does she dare to walk alone at night, but she also treats him with no respect whatsoever, showing no regard for his feelings...
He cares about her, but she always goes against him. It's infuriating.
Zhuang Qingxiang was so angered by his words that she turned and walked out: "I don't need you to see me off, I'll go by myself!"
Lu Congyue panicked and couldn't stay still any longer. He jumped out of bed and ran to the door without even putting on his shoes.
Zhuang Qingxiang tugged at the doorknob but couldn't open it. She didn't dare to use too much force, afraid of damaging the hospital door, so she glared angrily at Lu Congyue.
"What do you mean?"