Chapter 1436 - 560: Farewell to Family and Return to Beijing! Dundun: This Road Was Opened by Me, This Tree Was Planted by Me! [Bonus Update 3]

Chapter 1436: Chapter 560: Farewell to Family and Return to Beijing! Dundun: This Road Was Opened by Me, This Tree Was Planted by Me! [Bonus Update 3]

Lin Hongqi took a bite of braised goose intestines and said to Lin Xu:

"I watched the news this morning, saying today is the peak period for returning to Beijing. There are many cars on the road, and many people only make this long trip once a year, lacking experience. You should be cautious, better to wait three minutes than rush one second."

"I will."

Lin Xu glanced at Dundun, who was squatting beside the coal stove enjoying goose liver, thinking that no matter where he goes in the future, as long as it’s a long trip, he’d have to bring the little guy along.

There used to be an advertisement saying buying insurance is buying peace, but his approach should be called bringing Dundun is bringing Luck.

With Luck on his side, he should be able to avoid most car accidents and such.

Shen Guofu said:

"We’ll probably get there by noon, and Xiaoyan already said she’d pick us up at the high-speed rail station. You can go directly to the West Fourth Ring Villa when you arrive, have a meal first, take a breather, and then head back."

The housekeeper is already working, and should be cleaning now.

Han Shuzhen has already arranged to cook, and prepared something for the daughter and son-in-law as well.

Driving is exhausting, so they won’t be going back to the shop. Already worn out, having to maintain a boss’s demeanor is just pure torment.

It’s better to go home, change into slippers, comfortably have a meal, lounge on the sofa and take a break, how cozy.

Lin Xu agreed, indicating he got it.

He didn’t plan on going to the shop today.

Because the red envelopes for everyone weren’t ready yet, going there empty-handed would be quite awkward.

It’s better to visit the shop on the morning of the eighth, hand out New Year’s red envelopes to everyone, and then say a few motivational words to boost the staff’s enthusiasm.

After finishing the meal, relatives said a lot of farewell words.

Lin Hongqi said:

"You and Yueyue can just drive off directly, I’ll drive to the high-speed rail station later."

Lin Xu nodded, went to the kitchen to pack various foods prepared by Chen Meijuan into the car, along with a large jar of fish jerky for Dundun.

These fish jerky can be preserved for a long time, and even if they absorb moisture, they can be roasted again in the oven.

With everything ready, Lin Xu placed Dundun into the car, and put its litter box inside. Although the little guy rarely needs the toilet on the road, it’s better to be prepared.

Anyway, the back seat is spacious enough, placing a litter box on the floor is more than sufficient.

Once done, he bid farewell to his grandma and other relatives. Chen Meijuan handed a bag filled with snacks to Shen Jiayue, and the couple got into the car and drove away amid the relatives’ admonitions.

"Xu Bao, when are we coming back next time?"

"Soon, once it gets warmer, we’ll have to make a trip."

Both main quests require three months, according to the current dates it would be no later than Tomb Sweeping Festival. By then, the horse farm should be open, indeed a trip is necessary.

At that time figure out how to hit the top ten trending spots, and have the farm-to-table restaurant run by second uncle serve ten Perfect Level dishes, and the task will be completed smooth as can be.

Shen Jiayue immediately began to dream:

"By then spring flowers will bloom, shall we take Dundun and explore the end of the valley?"

"Sure, I’ve actually never really been inside there, it’d be good to get acquainted, plus if Dundun happens to dig out a piece of jade, we’d earn again."

Reaching the highway entrance, Lin Xu pulled the car over.

He first took off his down jacket as the car heat was a bit warm, wearing a down jacket wasn’t suitable, wearing just a sweater was comfortable, and he adjusted the navigation.

Even though the route was memorized, using navigation would provide early updates on traffic jams or similar conditions, allowing for preparation, making driving safer.

Shen Jiayue also removed her down jacket, wearing a white turtleneck sweater, now eating pumpkin and sweet potato pie made yesterday.

Restarting the car, Lin Xu passed through the ETC lane of the highway toll station, then turned onto the ramp heading to Beijing, and once on the highway, accelerated to merge into the traffic flow.

Shen Jiayue held a piece of sweet potato pie to Lin Xu’s mouth, then started rummaging in the bag:

"Wow, mom bought so many snacks, there’s dried apricots, dried plums, dried mangoes, spicy strips, rice cakes, dried beef, aged tangerine peel candy, small bread, cookies, crystal sugar tangerines, bananas, soda water, iced cola... and a small box of washed Shine Muscat grapes, it’s just too considerate!"

Sour, sweet, spicy, staples, fruits, drinks... such thorough preparation warmed Shen Jiayue’s heart, truly the best mother-in-law!

She took out a crystal sugar tangerine, peeled off the skin, removed the white threads on top, and stuffed a segment into Lin Xu’s mouth, eating one herself.

The tangerine must have been chilled, enjoying a segment in the warm car wind was really refreshing and satisfying.

"Xu Bao, if you want to eat something, just say, I have everything here, better stocked than the school convenience store."

Lin Xu said:

"You eat first, don’t worry about me."

Having just put down chopsticks less than half an hour ago, Lin Xu couldn’t eat anything at the moment.

He’s not a gluttonous person, and after recent indulgences, snacks didn’t appeal much.

But Shen Jiayue, tasting a grape here, nibbling a spicy strip there, her mouth just never stopped, occasionally taking photos to post in the group:

"We’ve set off, right before leaving mom prepared a little bit of food for me, really just a little bit!"

Chen Yan posted a disdainful emoji:

"Naughty Yueyue has upgraded from showing off affection to showing off mother-in-law, truly outrageous."

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