Crossing the Unknown Country

This was the first time for Su He's grandma and grandpa to ride in this mule cart with a carport. They looked around and touched things inside. This cart was really good. It was warm and not uncomfortable to sit in. Su He's mother asked her father to wear her cotton-padded jacket, but he insisted on sitting on the shaft and watching Su He's father drive the cart. Su He's mother understood very well. Every man likes to drive.

Su He sat in the car with her grandmother and her mother. The three of them talked. Su He's mother took out some snacks and ate them while talking. With the door curtain down, the car was not cold at all despite the crowd.

Grandma Su He said happily: "This cart is so comfortable to ride in. It is much better than the ox cart in the village. One is in heaven and the other is infernal."

At this time, Su He's aunt met some people in the village who were asking about their second sister: "Mother Junyi, what does your second sister do at home? She drove a mule cart back to her parents' home. You can tell at a glance that she is a rich person."

Aunt Su He said proudly: "Our second sister has made money. I heard that she is doing some noodle business. I don't know what to tell you, but she is rich anyway."

Wen Yi also said happily: "My second aunt brought us a lot of delicious food, and the meat was so delicious."

The villagers were so envious when they heard this that they said with a smile, "Jun Yi's wife, you guys will be able to make a lot of money in the future too! But don't forget about our neighbors in the village!"

Aunt Su He insisted, "Of course not. Our parents are going with us to see the doctor. Don't worry, we are her family after all, and they won't ignore us."

Everyone was complimenting her, and Aunt Su He was also enjoying it. She felt very satisfied! The four members of the family went to work happily in the fields.

Su He and his friends also returned home before dark. As soon as they entered the village, someone greeted them: "Where have you been, Father Su Feng? Why are you back at such a late hour?"

Su He's father smiled and said, "I just went to visit the child's grandmother and took the two elderly people over to stay for two days."

An older man said hello to Grandpa Su He: "Brother, stay for two more days since you are here. Your son-in-law is a capable man. He built a big house and bought a big mule cart."

Grandpa Su He smiled and replied, "Stay a few more days. It's not that the children are filial, but they insist on bringing us here to stay for a few days."

After everyone had a few pleasantries and said hello, they drove back home. Grandpa Su He asked, "Isn't this the same place? Did they move the land and built a new house?"

Su He's father said, "Dad, the original land was too small, so I bought a larger piece of land to build a house. How about you take a look at it when we get there?"

As they were talking, they arrived at the door of their home. Su He's father called out to Su He's grandmother, "Dad and Mom are home. Please get out of the car slowly."

Grandma Su He got out of the car and looked at the huge house. She was so excited that her daughter would live such a good life.

Grandpa Su He also nodded and said, "This house is well built! It's really magnificent."

At this time, Grandma Su He heard the noise and opened the door. Seeing that it was her in-laws, she quickly greeted them: "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, you are here, please come in quickly. Second brother, please open the door and let the in-laws come in to rest. They must be tired after traveling such a long way."

Su He's mother went to unlock the door, opened the gate, and asked Su He's father to park the car in the stable in the backyard.

Grandma Su He held Grandma Su He's hand, and the two sisters walked into the house while talking. Grandpa Su He also brought Grandpa Su He into the house, and everyone sat down. Su He went to the kitchen to bring water and served hot water to the family members.

She then went to the kitchen to light the fire and cook some noodles. With the ingredients at home, she could just cook some noodle soup. The soup and water were just right for dinner. She could add a few poached eggs and everyone would be full.

When she finished cooking and served the fragrant rice on the table, Grandma Su He praised: "Our Su He is really capable. You see, she can make the same noodles so delicious."

Grandma Su He smiled and agreed, "That's right, Su He is really capable. The meal she made for lunch today was really delicious. I think only people in the city can eat such delicious meals."

The whole family ate Su He's noodle soup and praised it highly. Both the soup and the noodles were delicious. Su He knew that it was because he put too much oil and enough seasoning. Otherwise, even a god could not make delicious food with just salt.