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Chapter 11 Uncle's Hug! (Seeking the latest updates)
Early the next morning.

After waking up, Chen Jingle quickly washed up, ate a hasty breakfast, and headed to her grandparents' house.

My grandparents live with my uncle's family. It's not far from Chen Jingle's house, about 300 meters away as the crow flies, but it's a bit of a detour if you walk there.

When he arrived at his grandfather's house, the half-grown dog tied up by the house saw him and was about to bark twice when it suddenly seemed to sense something and quickly wagged its tail.

They even smiled.

"Sniffle, good dog, you'll get an extra treat for lunch!"

Chen Jingle smiled broadly.

He used to dislike puppies because of childhood trauma. There was a family in the village who kept a huge black wolfhound that wasn't leashed, and it almost bit him several times on his way to school.

However, my grandfather's family raises small pine trees.

The half-grown cub is chubby and gives off a cute and silly vibe, but it's also very smart and obedient, so it's alright.

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In rural areas, stupid dogs that dare to bite usually don't live past the night of the incident; they're usually dealt with by a shovel.

Grandpa's house doesn't have a yard; it's semi-open. There's a longan tree in front of the door that's older than Chen Jingle and too big for one person to hug.

He saw no one in front of or inside the house, so he walked toward the kitchen next door.

The kitchen is built separately next to the house.

Because we have many relatives, especially during the Lunar New Year when we need to set up several tables, we were worried that there wouldn't be enough space, so we demolished the original small kitchen and cleared out about 30 square meters to build a spacious new kitchen.

as predicted.

As I walked over, I saw my uncle Chen Yaowu busy at the sink by the kitchen door, and I immediately greeted him.

Good morning, Uncle!

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that they were removing the shrimp's vein.

Despite his imposing name, Chen Yaowu is actually a kind and honest man who rarely argues with anyone in this small village. In addition, his grandfather is quite respected, so they live a peaceful life together.

It's quite difficult to do this in rural areas.

We can forget about getting rich and powerful. We've barely escaped poverty and are struggling to make ends meet. We're better off than some but worse off than others.

With my age increasing and nearing retirement, I'm even less inclined to make a fuss; I'll just live one day at a time.

His proudest achievement in life is that his eldest daughter is very promising; she not only got into university but also into graduate school.

Although the second daughter didn't get into university, she married quite well.

As for the son?

It's better not to mention it; it'll only make you angry.

Chen Yaowu caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of his eye, looked up immediately, and grinned: "Up so early?"

After speaking, he focused and looked at Chen Jingle a couple more times.

He thought he was seeing things, but after looking closely, he realized that his nephew had changed quite a bit in just a few days.

He seems to have rested well during this period, and his complexion is much better than when he first came back. For a moment, I was a little dazed. The last time I saw him in such good spirits was three or four years ago.

I sighed inwardly, thinking how good it would be if things calmed down.

Being alive and happy is more important than anything else.

Chen Jingle smiled in response: "Sister Xin told me last night that she was coming over today, so I thought I'd get up early and come see if there was anything I could help with."

Chen Yaowu looked around and pointed to the two plastic bags on the ground, saying, "You've come at the right time. Help me get the green beans and potatoes sorted out."

"Ok."

Chen Jingle found an unused vegetable basket, moved a small stool over, and quickly started working, asking casually, "Where's Wenjie?"

Chen Yaowu scoffed, "Still sleeping. That good-for-nothing can't get up until noon. He went out with Li Guangming again last night and didn't come back until late at night. He's been acting all mysterious lately. I wonder what he's up to."

What a coincidence, Chen Jingle really knows this.

However, considering that Chen Wenjie himself hadn't told his father, he didn't bring it up himself.

Silently picking vegetables.

Just then, Aunt Liu Yan came down from the second floor of the main house and greeted Chen Jingle with a smile.

Liu Yan is a typical rural woman from the south. She is a bit short, less than 1.6 meters tall, and has started to gain weight as she gets older. However, she has a very good temper and personality and is kind to everyone.

Even when they're angry, they'll only complain a few times.

Whenever I'm home, I keep the house tidy and organized, and I can't stand things being left lying around.

"How long have you kept the chicken in the pot? Is it cooked yet? If so, we should prepare some offerings for the gods," Liu Yan asked.

Chen Yaowu said, "What's the rush? It hasn't even been half an hour since they were put in. Your daughter and granddaughter won't be here that early, and even if they are, they won't be able to eat until almost noon."

"That's ridiculous, it's like they're not your daughter or granddaughter," Liu Yan retorted irritably. Chen Yaowu retorted, "If you're really in such a hurry, then go and pray to your grandfather with that half-cooked chicken, and see if he'll bless you."

"nerve!"

"..."

Chen Jingle, who was listening nearby, wanted to laugh.

Actually, they have a very good relationship. It's just that they're a middle-aged couple in the countryside, so it's inevitable that they'll have things they don't like to see and they'll bicker a bit.

Meanwhile, Grandpa was watering the vegetables in the garden.

The recent drought has been severe, and the canal finally opened a breach to let some water flow over. The village's irrigation ditch happens to pass right next to the vegetable garden, making watering much easier.

Grandma was feeding the chickens, her back hunched as she came back from behind the pigsty. She only fed them this once a day, letting them dig for insects in the field to eat the rest of the time.

Both elderly people are in good health. They've stopped growing rice and peanuts, otherwise they'd be exhausted.

It's better to grow some vegetables nearby.

Chen Jingle cleaned the green beans and potatoes, set them aside, and then helped his aunt fold paper money into ingots.

Chen Wenjie didn't dare to sleep until noon. He went downstairs sleepily, saw Chen Jingle there, called out "Brother Le" first, and then went to the well to wash up.

He'll be the main cook later; after all, he's studied at school and worked in hotels and restaurants, so he can handle ordinary family meals without any problem.

In Jiangbei, it's usually the men who cook during holidays and festivals.

As for Chen Jingle, he wasn't used to the stove at his uncle's place and usually only helped out.

But being an assistant isn't easy either. He has to do everything from chopping vegetables and preparing ingredients to cooking. He does whatever is required.

The eldest aunt went to check the pot on the wood-fired stove to see if the chicken was cooked, so she could prepare to worship the gods.

If this chicken is overcooked, the skin will become mushy and it won't look good.

Everyone is busy.

Preparing a satisfying meal is no easy task.

……

Just after 9:30, a Highlander stopped under a longan tree.

Chen Kexin drove the car over.

She got out of the car, opened the back door, and took Lin Yuqing out of the car seat.

"Sister Xin~!"

"You're finally here. You didn't send a message or call. I thought you wouldn't arrive until around lunchtime."

"Oh dear, Xiaoyuqing is growing up so fast, but she's a bit too thin. If you ask me, it would be better if she were a little chubby; being chubby brings good fortune."

"..."

The crowd gathered around, chattering amongst themselves, creating a lively scene.

Chen Kexin greeted everyone with a smile, and then looked down at her daughter and asked, "Baby, come on, say hello to everyone."

The little girl is still too young to remember so many people, but she followed along with whatever her mother said, showing her cleverness and charm, which made all the elders smile.

"Eh~?"

When Chen Kexin saw Chen Jingle, who still stood out from the crowd, her eyes lit up.

"Oh my, you've changed quite a bit since I last saw you. It's true that not working is the best cosmetic procedure. Come here, baby, call me Uncle."

Chen Jingle smiled helplessly, but did not deny it.

Lin Yuqing, who had been comfortably nestled in her mother's arms, suddenly reached out with her big eyes wide open and said, "Uncle, give me a hug!"

Eh? !

Even Chen Kexin was a little confused.

"Oh dear, you can't remember anyone else when you come to your maternal grandparents' house, you only remember your eldest uncle, right?"

Liu Yan was extremely jealous.

Chen Jingle grinned and didn't refuse, reaching out to take the little girl.

You know what, these newborn babies are really good quality, so cute, and they don't cry or fuss.

As for Chen Wenjie, that big monkey, he stood to the side, staring with wide eyes, feeling like a clown.

Even a maternal uncle isn't as close as a cousin; it's unbearable.

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