Chapter 1435 - 560: Farewell to Family, Returning to Beijing! Dundun: I Opened This Road, I Planted This Tree! [Extra Update 3]

Chapter 1435: Chapter 560: Farewell to Family, Returning to Beijing! Dundun: I Opened This Road, I Planted This Tree! [Extra Update 3]

"Dundun, which one is your luggage?"

Driving to the farmhouse restaurant, Lin Xu and Shen Jiayue saw several suitcases set up in the courtyard, with Dundun, wearing a red little sweater, sitting quietly atop a small Minion-branded suitcase, waiting silently.

Upon hearing Shen Jiayue’s question, Dundun proudly patted the Minion suitcase beneath him.

This was bought by Chen Meijuan during her shopping trip downtown a couple of days ago, filled with Dundun’s little toys and companions, along with newly bought teething sticks.

The kitty now eats meat every day and hardly ever gnaws on bones.

Over time, its teeth might become weaker, so special bone-made teething sticks are bought to let the cat exercise its biting power, keeping its body healthier.

Lin Xu opened the trunk, placing several large suitcases upright in the back, and added a pile of stones picked up by Shen Guofu and the jade material that Dundun dug up, packing foam around them to ensure they don’t roll.

Such a big rock, if met with a sudden stop during the trip, inertia is no joke, so it must be well-protected.

But considering Dundun is in the car, he supposed there wouldn’t be an emergency brake situation.

After all, this little guy’s extraordinary abilities far surpass the realm of a Divine Artifact, seemingly on par with the system itself; not knowing why the system sent it to his side.

Got another cheat unexpectedly.

Once the stone was secured, he placed Dundun’s small suitcase on the backseat, then picked up the little guy, heading towards the restaurant:

"We’ll leave after eating, don’t rush. Later we still have to put your litter box in the car, there’s a lot to do."

Unexpectedly, this little guy is so eager to leave, is it tired of staying and wants a change of environment?

Upon entering the restaurant, Chen Meijuan, smiling, took the little one from him and held it in her arms:

"Just now I jokingly told Dundun it shouldn’t go today and should stay in the area, and then it sat outside all upset not willing to come in, afraid we’ll leave it behind..."

No wonder it sat outside alone; turns out, it’s scared of being left behind?

Lin Xu petted its head and said:

"Grandma’s joking with you, don’t be mad, give grandma a kiss."

Reluctantly, Dundun rubbed Chen Meijuan’s face twice, which made her very happy. She hugged the little one tightly and said:

"Really like a little child; little darling, you must be well, and after some time, grandpa and grandma will go to Beijing to see you, and we’ll bring you delicious food."

At these words, Dundun rubbed Chen Meijuan twice again.

Han Shuzhen laughed and said:

"Dundun is so smart and eager to learn. Every time I play the piano, it quietly listens nearby, seemingly understanding."

Chen Meijuan tightened her hold on the little darling:

"Of course it understands. Our Dundun is so clever, simply a celestial being dropped into the human world."

Breakfast was already prepared, very sumptuous, and both the older and younger cousins were here too, as today the relatives were leaving and traditionally must be seen off.

Chen Meijuan said:

"In the kitchen, we’ve packed a jar of watermelon bean sauce and a jar of the pickled spicy cabbage from yesterday, though it’s not ready to eat yet and will take a few more days."

Yesterday, after the spicy cabbage was soaked, Lin Xu didn’t concern himself with it anymore. Once Chen Meijuan felt it was ready, she squeezed out the water, rinsed it again to wash away the salt, squeezed it dry again, and coated the cabbage layer by layer with mixed chili paste.

After coating evenly, it was put into a jar to ferment sealed.

In a week, the tangy and spicy cabbage would be ready to eat.

Lin Xu was surprised his mom even packed some spicy cabbage for him, though he could always go to the Fishing Platform and ask Chef Yuan Debiao from Building No. 8 for some whenever he wished.

This Northeast cuisine expert chef, with his exceptional skills in both pickles and spicy cabbage, is unmatched.

"Alright, I’ll pack them in the car after we finish eating."

Lin Xu didn’t refuse, as this was his mom’s care. Accepting whatever she offers makes her happier, rejecting it would make her feel sad for days.

Sitting down, Lin Xu picked up a hollow bun, stuffed it with two slices of Pickled Pork, and eagerly ate it.

Today he would drive for a long time, needing to eat well to avoid feeling hungry on the road.

Though rest areas offer food and drink, given the high flu season, it’s best to minimize eating and drinking there, just quickly visit the restroom, buy water, and continue on.

This way ensures one’s safety to the greatest extent.

Shen Jiayue, eating Chen Meijuan’s freshly fried sweet potato balls, said with delight:

"It’s crispy and sweet, the mashed sweet potato inside seems to melt in the mouth, these balls are fried wonderfully."

Though they hadn’t gone a day without sweet potato balls since New Year, aside from eating fried ones like this on the day they’re fried, the rest were steamed.

The balls were placed in a bowl, topped with a handful of white sugar, and steamed in a cabinet for more than half an hour.

Once taken out, the white sugar had melted, coating the balls’ surface, making them so soft they needed to be scooped with a spoon.

The taste was sweet and rich, truly delicious.

But after eating steamed sweet potato balls often, this freshly fried variety felt like a different delicacy.

Chen Meijuan said:

"If you like, eat more. Once in Beijing, you can have Lin Xu fry some for you too, and if he refuses, call me and I’ll teach him a lesson."

"Haha, thanks, mom!"

With the "imperial sword," Shen Jiayue smiled brightly.

But Xu is so good, I wouldn’t complain anyway.