Chapter 1269 - 1141: Business Trip Back to Beijing 2

Chapter 1269: Chapter 1141: Business Trip Back to Beijing 2

In the garden of the Zhou Family’s old house, Ping’an Brothers and their lifelong friends, a dozen or so young guys, are gathered around a pavilion beside a patch of bamboo, chatting leisurely.

Not far off, lotus flowers stand gracefully in the pond; as the breeze blows, bubbles rise on the water’s surface as the fish breathe.

A dog suddenly jumps into the pond with a splash, catching a small carp in its mouth and tossing it onto the riverbank, causing a few dogs on the bank to bark wildly.

"Er Bao! Do it again. I’ll treat you to some meat."

"You’d better not snatch Er Bao’s meat, that’s good enough."

"Dogs are truly happy creatures."

May 1st gave the other a sideways glance, "That’s easy, just become sworn brothers with Er Bao."

That remark made everyone in the pavilion burst into laughter.

Young people’s time is truly carefree, they play and joke around without a worry, and before long, someone strips off their clothes and jumps into the pond.

The rest of the energetic young men followed, shouting for him to compete against the dogs in catching fish, to see who could catch the most and the fastest.

A few people leaning lazily against the pillars in the pavilion have already set their sights on the vegetable garden not far away, discussing whether to have a picnic.

Sitting on a stone bench, May 1st reached out and scrambled the checkered board on the stone table right in the midst of being fiercely contested, leaving a stunned Liu Yi, who then asked, "Boring?"

"A bit."

Meanwhile, a burst of silvery laughter rang from afar, and in a blink, four or five girls appeared walking down the path.

May 1st squinted slightly and gave Liu Yi a meaningful smile.

Liu Yi gave him a sideways glance, flicking nonexistent dust off his pants.

Empty-handed, Yi Tangtang jogged over to the pavilion, beaming as she looked at Liu Yi, pretending not to see May 1st and the others nearby.

"Brother Liu Yi, want some watermelon?"

Liu Yi cast a glance at his brother, beckoned to the shy Yi Tangtang, and stretched out his right leg to pull out a snow-white handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to her.

Yi Tangtang took it and wiped the sweat off her forehead, then shoved it into her own pocket, making May 1st twitch in amusement: Poor little brother lost another handkerchief.

"Brother Liu Yi, when is Godmother coming back? I miss her."

"Soon."

"When Godmother comes back, remember to call me."

"Okay."

"I knew Brother Liu Yi is the best."

May 1st felt goosebumps rise even in the heat of summer, glancing again at the little girl latched onto Liu Yi’s side with her eyes darting around, he couldn’t help rubbing his arm.

Women are truly tigers!

This little girl is already showing her claws.

Too scary!

Walking slowly nearby, Mo Xiaobei and her sister Fatty Qu Shengmei each placed a tray on the stone table and called out loudly, "Come eat the watermelon."

Qu Shengmei looked at her, then at those in the pavilion, and smiled with delight.

May 1st grabbed a piece, looking at Mo Xiaobei, "Stop calling, you guys hurry up and eat, or it’ll all end up in those beasts’ mouths."

"May 1st, can we talk about something?"

May 1st decisively shook his head, "No!"

Mo Xiaobei’s almond-shaped eyes glared wide, "I haven’t even said anything yet."

"Just eat the watermelon." May 1st dismissed her briefly, grabbing a slice of watermelon and walking out. Negotiate? What negotiate? No one can borrow the yard.

This time, the brothers only let them in to play for the sake of lifelong friendship. This is his family’s ancestral home, not some private vegan restaurant.

Not to mention what Mo Xiaobei wanted to borrow it for, all these flowers and plants were personally planted by his father for his mother just to make her smile.

You?

Who cares who you are!

"Liu Yi, our sister group just wants to have a party here, just once."

Liu Yi’s perpetually serious face turned to her, slightly shaking his head, "I trust you guys, but not others."

May 1st, walking away, sneered—no wonder his older brother said Mo Xiaobei is not a good match for their family. Hosting a sister party at their old house, where did she get the nerve?

In the front yard, Aunt Lv heard a knocking on the main gate, she quickly stepped forward and opened a door, seeing a middle-aged man stepping back a few steps, standing on the steps.

She couldn’t help but glance at him, "Who are you looking for?"

"Is this the Zhou Mansion? Comrade Zhou Jiao’s goods have arrived, the truck is over there."

Aunt Lv followed his finger and gave an awkward chuckle, there was a huge truck right front and center. She immediately nodded, "Please wait a moment, I’ll go fetch the young master."

After saying that, she closed the door and turned swiftly inside, "Old man, quickly call the young masters over, a big truck is at the gate saying it’s here to deliver goods."

"Didn’t you say to stop calling them young masters?"

"Yes, yes, yes, you’re fast on your feet, quickly go to the backyard and tell the three brothers that it’s sent by their mom, keep your voice down."

The middle-aged man outside shook his head—whether it was for the closed door again or the loud voices conversing within.

He then turned to the truck, called the two men by the truck, and they started unloading the goods together.

Midway, May 1st encountered Old Lu sent by his wife, upon learning the situation he told him not to announce it in the backyard, and went to the front yard, out the gate, and inquired with the three men, thanking them profusely.

Needless to say, this was certainly thanks to his Uncle Geng’s connection.

After having Aunt Lv open the gate wide, he lent a hand and his great strength came in handy, especially because many sacks were filled with big and small stones, very heavy.

More than an hour later, May 1st saw off the three masters, looking at the piles of sacks stacked high in the front yard, and laughed dumbfoundedly.

No wonder he and his mother are indeed close-knit!

After washing his hands, May 1st returned to the small garden in the backyard to immediately share the good news with his brothers: Their mother is finally home!

Now, not to mention it’s almost time to eat, even keeping good friends a little longer, they were in a hurry to say goodbye and leave. As for whether the May 1st brothers should join them or not?

No one asked, it’s straight-up tearful.

The three brothers’ two motorcycles, acquired without spending a dime, are parked showing off under the tree at the side gate of the front yard, making their respective elders gossip several times.

It’s other people’s kids that are the most annoying.

If it weren’t for growing up together, including Wen Xiaoyu, they would have severed ties with the three brothers!

Didn’t they notice the elders who used to love them almost betrayed them?

May 1st considers himself a generous person.

Seeing them off, he cheerfully opened one of the casually brought-in sacks, and started packing some of the various dried and preserved fruits native to the Northwest to let them take home a snack.

Watching everyone walk away, Liu Yi quietly asked, "And after?"

"Wait for mom and dad to come."

"I’ll tell Aunt Lv to make more dishes, Uncle Geng and Uncle Da Yi will probably come after work."

Yi Tangtang, who stayed by Liu Yi, brightened up her eyes, "Will my dad really come, Brother May 1st?"

"Ask your Brother Liu Yi." May 1st said amusingly, nudging Ping’an with a wink. Don’t think he didn’t notice his little brother intentionally letting Little Tangtang stay just now.