After time travel, share a space with your modern family.
Chapter 17 Revealing the Matter of Space
After receiving a gentle reminder from the space manager, Purple Elf, Ruan Wanfu and Zhang Yufang didn't dare to delay and hurriedly returned to their room. They were terrified that if their time was up, they would be suddenly ejected from the space. If they were to suddenly appear in front of Aunt Wu then, wouldn't that scare her to death?
As the two prepared to leave the space, they held each other's hands tightly and shouted in unison, "Out!" Instantly, they were back in their room in their modern home.
It was summer, and the sounds of insects chirping and birds singing drifted in from outside the window, occasionally punctuated by the barking of a dog. These familiar sounds made them truly feel as if they had returned to the modern world. The two smiled at each other and walked downstairs hand in hand. Just as they reached the top of the stairs, they saw Aunt Wu carrying dishes to the table.
"Sir, Madam, you've come at the perfect time! It's time for lunch. I saw your car parked at the door this morning, but I didn't see you anywhere. I thought I was seeing things!" Aunt Wu said with a smile.
"We went back to our room to rest. We were probably a little sleepy because we got up too early this morning, so we didn't hear you speak," Zhang Yufang quickly explained.
They couldn't very well say they went into the space, which was why they couldn't hear anything. If they did say that, Wu Ma would probably send them both to see a psychiatrist immediately, or they might just quit their jobs.
"Sir, Madam, didn't the eldest young master tell you to go back to the city to live? Why did you come back after only two days?" Aunt Wu asked, puzzled.
These past few days, the lady has been unable to eat or sleep, and her health is deteriorating. The eldest young master went to great lengths to bring them back to the city, hoping that the lady could receive better care and recuperation.
However, to everyone's surprise, the two of them secretly returned here. Seeing the husband and wife growing weaker and thinner each day, Wu Ma felt extremely distressed.
After all, she had worked in this family for over ten years and had developed a deep bond with them. Since the unfortunate passing of their lovely and kind young lady, Aunt Wu had secretly cried several times.
Every time she thought of that clever and witty young lady, endless sadness and longing would well up in her heart.
“Aunt Wu, we’re going back to the city later. We’ll explain the situation to Hao Hao then. We might be living here for a long time from now on. After all, the doctor said that people our age are better suited to living in the countryside where the air is fresh.” Ruan Wanfu explained calmly, offering a reason.
"Sir, are you joking with me? You're already thinking about retirement at your age?" Aunt Wu asked in surprise.
“When my wife and I were young, we devoted ourselves to our careers and worked hard. Now that Hao Hao is able to manage the company affairs very well, we also want to take this opportunity to enjoy life,” Ruan Wanfu further explained.
Hearing Ruan Wanfu say this, Wu Ma didn't feel comfortable saying anything more. She could only stand silently to the side, feeling somewhat uneasy.
At this moment, Zhang Yufang seemed to notice the change in Wu Ma's emotions, so she said, "Wu Ma, you've always taken such good care of our family, it's really hard work. I know you rarely have time to go back and spend time with your own family. From now on, try to go home and spend more time with them from the 13th to the 16th of each month!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Ma's heart stirred. She rarely went home, usually only visiting her when her children had time.
In fact, she had hardly ever returned home in recent years. Hearing her employer's considerate words, Wu Ma was deeply moved, but at the same time, doubts arose in her heart. Did her employer think she was too old to do the work? Or did they feel she was no longer suitable to continue working in this household?
Thinking of this, Aunt Wu said anxiously, "Madam, please don't fire me! I can still do the work here! I really like this job and cherish the opportunity to work in your home. If I do anything wrong, please tell me, and I will definitely correct it!"
Seeing Wu Ma's anxious expression, Zhang Yufang quickly explained with a smile, "Wu Ma, you misunderstood me. I'm not trying to fire you. I was just thinking of having Hao Hao and the others come back here to keep us company for a few days, so we can all get together and relax. You've been so busy taking care of us that you haven't had time for your own family. These few days are a good opportunity for you to have a break and rest."
Wu Ma finally breathed a sigh of relief, a smile spreading across her face. She gratefully said to Zhang Yufang, "Thank you for your care and understanding, sir and madam. I will definitely make good use of this time to spend more time with my family." After saying this, she felt incredibly warm inside. She realized how kind and considerate her employers were, and she resolved to work even harder in the future to repay their trust and love.
"Alright, let's eat quickly! After we finish eating, we'll head back to the city," Ruan Wanfu reminded him.
After the three of them had lunch together, the hardworking Wu Ma began to busily pack up. Meanwhile, Ruan Wanfu and Zhang Yufang hurriedly drove back to the city.
After arriving at their villa in the city, they took a short nap. When they woke up, the clock struck four in the afternoon. Before their son, Ruan Haohao, and daughter-in-law, Liao Jiaqi, returned home from get off work, the couple decided to go shopping. When they returned, their car was filled with various items.
As soon as the car entered the garden, Ruan Haohao heard it. He came out of the house and asked loudly, "Dad, Mom, where did you go today?"
Ruan Wanfu and Zhang Yufang got out of the car, opened the trunk, and prepared to unload their shopping haul. Ruan Haohao, looking at the overflowing trunk, asked in surprise, "Why did you buy so much stuff?"
Ruan Wanfu ignored him, picked up some of the items, and walked into the house. Left with no other option, Ruan Haohao helped carry some things out of the car, and as they entered the house, he reminded the servants to help carry the rest.
Zhang Yufang said to Ruan Haohao, who was carrying things in, "Have Jiaqi come to the study as well. Your father and I have something we want to talk to you about." After she finished speaking, she walked towards the study.
Not long after, Ruan Haohao took Liao Jiaqi's hand and walked into the study together, closing the door behind them.
At this time, Ruan Wanfu and Zhang Yufang had been sitting on the sofa waiting for a long time.
"Haohao, Jiaqi, please sit down. We have something we'd like to discuss with you," Ruan Wanfu said after the couple had settled in.
"Dad, Mom, just tell me what's wrong!" Ruan Haohao took his wife's hand and sat down on the sofa with her.
“Haohao, your mother and I are planning to move back to the countryside…” However, before Ruan Wanfu could finish speaking, Ruan Haohao interrupted him rudely, “Dad, Mom, we are your children too! How can you keep dwelling on the past? You still have me and my brother!”
Hearing his son speak like that, Ruan Wanfu was somewhat displeased, but he still decided to make things clear and let his son understand his thoughts. So he lowered his voice and said, "Today we went back to the countryside, and we ran into your sister there..."
"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about! Why did you disobey us and run back to the countryside again?" Ruan Haohao interrupted his father Ruan Wanfu without any politeness.
"Haohao, don't get angry yet. We really did meet your sister there today. You probably won't believe it, and at first we thought we were hallucinating, but in fact we really touched a real person." Mother Zhang Yufang quickly interjected to explain.
When Liao Jiaqi heard her father-in-law and mother-in-law claim that they had seen her sister-in-law at their home in the countryside, a sense of doubt arose in her heart. She turned to her husband, Ruan Haohao, and said, "Honey, could it be that our parents are hallucinating because they miss Mumu so much?"
Seeing that his son and daughter-in-law were skeptical of what he had said, Ruan Wanfu felt a surge of anxiety. He widened his eyes and roared, "Both of you, quiet down and let us finish what we have to say!"
Ruan Haohao and Liao Jiaqi were startled by Ruan Wanfu's sudden shout. They looked at each other, fell silent, and watched their father, waiting for him to continue.
Ruan Wanfu recounted everything that had happened at the country villa that day, leaving Ruan Haohao and Liao Jiaqi speechless.
Liao Jiaqi asked with a face full of curiosity, "Dad, Mom, are all these things you've experienced true?"
Afraid they wouldn't believe her, Zhang Yufang quickly raised her hand, almost swearing an oath. Pointing at Ruan Wanfu's belly, she said, "Look at your dad's belly, isn't it smaller? And look at my face, isn't it much better than before?" With that, she leaned closer to Ruan Haohao and his wife.
To prove that all of this was true, Nguyen Van Phu stood up so that they could see his belly, which had shrunk considerably.
Ruan Haohao and Liao Jiaqi carefully examined the two elders. Sure enough, as they had said, Ruan Wanfu's big belly was now only slightly protruding, while Zhang Yufang's face looked as if she had become several years younger.
Liao Jiaqi looked at Zhang Yufang with a puzzled expression and asked curiously, "Mom, Mumu... we watched her body being cremated right before our eyes! Why are you able to touch her now?"
Zhang Yufang took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then slowly explained, "Mumu said she experienced a soul travel, and traveled to ancient times to inhabit the body of someone with the same name as her. What's even more surprising is that Mumu's current appearance is exactly the same as when she was thirteen or fourteen years old."
Zhang Yufang's words struck like a thunderbolt, exploding in Ruan Haohao and Liao Jiaqi's minds. Their eyes widened, their faces filled with disbelief; this was completely beyond their normal comprehension!
Zhang Yufang continued, "At first, we couldn't believe it either, but the facts were right in front of us. We witnessed her disappear into thin air right before our eyes. According to her, the old house in our countryside was actually her private space, and she could take and store any items inside at will. The space manager, Purple Elf, told us that anyone within three generations of Mu Mu's blood relatives has one chance to enter the space every month, and each entry is limited to two hours."
Hearing his parents speak so truthfully, Ruan Haohao couldn't help but feel a little doubtful, but still asked, "Then how exactly did you get into Mumu's space? Is it really as magical as you say?"
Ruan Wanfu, with a smug look on his face, slowly said, "What a coincidence! Your mother and I were just saying 'go in' when, before we could finish speaking, we inexplicably entered that mysterious space. Even more coincidentally, as soon as we went in, we ran into Mumu, who had also entered the space. Perhaps it was all fate's arrangement."
Zhang Yufang continued, "When we want to leave, we only need to whisper 'out' to return to the real world smoothly. Moreover, the space spirit also told us that as long as we have enough money, we will have the opportunity to visit the world where Mumu is in the future."
Upon hearing this, Liao Jiaqi was filled with longing and eagerly asked, "Mom, will I also have the chance to enter that magical space?"
Zhang Yufang shook her head helplessly and replied, "We don't know either. Next time we enter the space, we must ask that space spirit to see if we can come and go as we please as long as we have money."
Unable to contain his curiosity, Ruan Haohao pressed on, "Mom, have you already arranged a time for your next meeting in the space?"
“We agreed to go in at noon on the 15th of each month. Your dad gave his watch to Mumu so she can check the time there,” Zhang Yufang said.
“By the way, Hao Hao, it seems like Mu Mu isn’t having a good time over there. I heard she just separated from her family, and they’re destitute. The two acres of land she just got were ruined by her awful grandmother who drove the pigs to destroy all the rice seedlings. Sigh, we’re thinking about what to bring Mu Mu next time so she can exchange them for money and improve her life.” Ruan Wanfu said from the side, his eyes starting to redden as he spoke.
At this moment, Ruan Haohao and Liao Jiaqi completely believed that what their parents said was true.
Ruan Haohao then asked, "So you went to the countryside today and rushed back here just to buy things to take back to the countryside? And why do you insist on going back there to stay?"
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