Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Preparing for the Wedding

Jiang Cheng found that every time she returned from a trip, her longing to go home grew a bit stronger.

It was already late May, brimming with the vitality of spring, and gentle breezes rustled the willows.

By nearly five in the evening, smoke was rising from every household as children played outside.

They skipped rope, played hopscotch, played paper-piercing games, and played tag.

These were planned activities. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Those without plans just grabbed tree branches as weapons, playfully fighting and laughing.

Chasing one another, rolling over and getting up without a care, continuing to run.

Jiang Cheng dashed down the familiar road, her twin braids flying behind her.

From afar, she saw Shen Yue playing house with the kids from the courtyard at the door.

"Yue Yue——"

The playing Shen Yue suddenly turned her head, and the moment she saw Jiang Cheng, she dropped the little stones she’d painstakingly collected.

"Sis——"

With one shout, Shen Yue’s nose tingled with nostalgia as she dashed towards Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng opened her arms and caught Shen Yue right away.

"Did you miss me?"

"Missed you so much! I missed you the most!"

Shen Yue hugged Jiang Cheng tightly, first crying and then laughing.

Jiang Cheng let go of Shen Yue, pinched her little nose and said, "Aren’t you embarrassed?"

Shen Yue shook her little head and said, "Not embarrassed at all, I just miss you! I’m proud! None of them have such a great sister!"

"Right! None of them have, only you do."

Jiang Cheng held Shen Yue’s hand as they walked home, Shen Yue proudly told the other kids, "I’m not playing anymore, my sister’s back!"

Once said, Shen Yue rushed into the courtyard shouting, "Auntie—Sister Jiang Cheng’s back!"

With one shout, Jiang Cheng hadn’t even entered the courtyard yet, but Grandma Shen, Granny Sun, and Li Chunxiang, who had just gotten off work and returned home, all came out.

"Jiang Cheng!"

"Jiang Cheng!"

"Oh my, she’s really back!"

On Jiang Cheng’s left was Grandma Shen holding her arm, and on her right was Shen Yue leading her. Li Chunxiang leaned on the courtyard gate, grinning foolishly at Jiang Cheng.

Other households in the courtyard also came out to say hello.

Jiang Cheng’s popularity only kept growing.

In just a few dozen steps, Jiang Cheng ended up saying hundreds of words while greeting everyone.

Hearing Jiang Cheng’s slightly hoarse voice, Grandma Shen cut in.

"Alright, alright, save it for another day, the child’s tired."

"We all live in the same courtyard, there’s no rush."

With Grandma Shen’s words, the other people in the courtyard dispersed.

Jiang Cheng immediately hugged Grandma Shen’s arm and said, "Whose grandma is so mighty!"

Grandma Shen, like a proud little old lady, raised her head and said, "Yours! Yours!!"

"Alright, hurry up and go inside for some water, I’ll make some food for you."

The family went inside, and Shen Yue busily brought Jiang Cheng water, fruit, and snacks.

Grandma Shen quickly lit the fire to cook noodles.

Jiang Cheng didn’t have to do anything, just sat and enjoyed.

"Where’s Shen Xing?"

"My brother went to George’s house, they’re always together."

Jiang Cheng gave an understanding nod.

Soon, Grandma Shen brought over a bowl of super lavish noodle soup.

"Eat up, I rinsed the noodles, so they’re not hot."

"Smells so good!"

Jiang Cheng inhaled the aroma, delightedly saying, "Abroad, I ate dry bread every day, I’ve been craving these noodles for so long!"

Grandma Shen didn’t know what dry bread was, but thinking Jiang Cheng had to eat whatever was available, she figured it must not taste good since she didn’t like it.

"Must have been tough, tell me what you want to eat, I’ll make it every day."

"Yes, sis, whatever you want to eat, I’ll have big brother buy the groceries!"

Both Shen Yue and Grandma Shen, one old and one young, watched Jiang Cheng eat the noodles with heartache.

Jiang Cheng was really hungry, quickly finishing a bowl of noodles.

Grandma Shen looked even more distressed: cooked too little.

"Let me get you more—"

"No need, I’m full. It was just so good, I ate a bit fast."

Grandma Shen, hearing this, left it at that.

The three sat chatting.

Jiang Cheng talked about her experiences abroad, while Grandma Shen told her about things happening at home.

"You’ve been away for over two months... Shen Xing and George are getting along better and better, Shen Xing can speak quite a bit of foreign language now, and George can even speak Hua Xia with me now."

"Ever since Shen Que returned, he’s been busier, always dealing with overseas orders, there are days we don’t even see him."

"This time, our city S received a lot of overseas orders, it even made the newspapers, we’ve made a name for ourselves."

...

"By the way, Lin Chengyuan from the back yard got fired, now he drinks heavily at home every day, He Dan fights with him daily."

"Let me tell you, in just these few months, He Dan looks like she’s aged several years."

...

As they chatted, time flew by, and Shen Xing came back.

Seeing Jiang Cheng at the door, he was first stunned and then excited.

"Sis—you’re back!"

"Yeah, happy?"

Shen Xing nodded fiercely, grinning foolishly.

Jiang Cheng called Shen Xing over and spoke to him in English, Shen Xing could understand most of it and even responded to some.

"Not bad, indeed a straight-A student."

Shen Xing gave a bitter smile in response.

"If not compared to George, I’d be happier."

Understanding immediately, Jiang Cheng said, "You can’t compare to George... silly kid, you can’t beat him."

Shen Xing: "..."

Sis, you really know how to comfort someone!

The family chatted, but before they even got warmed up in conversation, the sound of a bicycle filled the air.

"Jiang Cheng——"

Shen Que returned.

Upon seeing Shen Que, Grandma Shen and the other three simultaneously showed annoyed expressions.

With him here, what else could they say!

Didn’t you notice Jiang Cheng’s eyes lit up?

Grandma Shen grabbed Shen Yue and Shen Xing, blatantly saying, "Let’s go, give the young couple some space."

Shen Que helplessly looked at Grandma Shen.

"Auntie——"

Grandma Shen scoffed, dragging Shen Yue and Shen Xing away.

Jiang Cheng smiled sweetly at Shen Que, gesturing with her finger.

Shen Que obediently came over.

He stood as she sat, their eyes meeting from different heights.

Jiang Cheng wrapped her arms around Shen Que’s waist, pressing her face against him, asking, "Did you miss me?"

"Missed!"

Shen Que replied crisply and confidently.

Jiang Cheng’s lips curled up in a sweet smile, "I missed you too."

A grin of cheap happiness immediately spread across Shen Que’s face, he placed one hand on Jiang Cheng’s back, making a sound of acknowledgment.

The two quietly embraced.

"Shen Que?"

"I’m here."

"Let’s plan our wedding."

Jiang Cheng’s request was met with silence.

Jiang Cheng leaned back, looking up.

The dumbfounded Shen Que finally responded.

"Yes! Yes!"

"Silly."

Jiang Cheng lightly scolded him for being silly, but Shen Que didn’t mind, he just smiled more foolishly.

"Sit, let’s discuss how to do it. Which day to get married? I’d like it as soon as possible, since I don’t know if there will be other things that need doing."

Jiang Cheng was all about action, and Shen Que also wanted to have the wedding soon.

The two immediately called back Grandma Shen, who hadn’t even warmed her seat. Reluctantly, Grandma Shen said, "You two talk, why call for me?"

Jiang Cheng chuckled, "We want to discuss the wedding, Grandma Shen are you sure you don’t——-"

Before Jiang Cheng finished, Grandma Shen shoved Shen Que aside and said, "Move over! You’re in the way!"

Shen Que: Seems like I’m an important part of this wedding too, right???