Chapter 667: A Novelty Carriage
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Su Binglan smiled as she recalled those memories.
“Oh, Blossom Village has many apricot trees, especially before summer. Almost every family in the village has apricot trees at their doorstep. The fruits are delicious.’
Her eyes sparkled when she remembered the fruit’s softness and sweetness. All she wanted was to eat many fruits when the weather was warmer.
Luo Jin’an looked at his wife’s expression and could only guess her thoughts. He smiled and asked, “Do you want to eat apricots?”
Su Binglan nodded. “Yes, of course. The apricots in Blossom Village are the best around. I can also use them to make many delicacies.”
There would be more fruits when the weather was warmer, and Su Binglan planned to make fruit scoops. She could even make iced fruits in the summer.
For breakfast that morning, she made banana custard and banana pancakes. Su Binglan, Luo Jin’an, and Shen Mohen followed Shen Qiuhua to Blossom Village when the family finished eating.
Simultaneously, Su Wenzhe and Liu Yinyin brought their two boys to Willow Village while Su Wenxiu and Su Wenwu stayed home. If someone visited the Su family’s house, at least they would be at home.
Furthermore, some distant relatives from Su Fengmao’s side might still visit.
Also, Su Wenxiu and Su Wenwu stayed home because the house in Blossom Village was small and could not accommodate many people. Therefore, only a few of them went over.
During the journey, Su Binglan noticed that many of the shops on the usually
bustling streets were closed. Although not as lively, many people hurried
along.
Many of them carried baskets, showing that they would see their relatives to wish their distant families a happy New Year. Everyone was smiling and looked happy.
Shen Mohen looked out of the carriage curiously, saying, “It’s pretty lively out there. Many people are coming and going. Are they carrying baskets to pay New Year’s greetings?”
Shen Qiuhua responded, “That’s right. The villagers usually wish each other a happy New Year on the first day of the first lunar month. On the second day, they’ll visit their relatives. Some might spend a week or two visiting everyone if they have many relatives.”
Shen Mohen was puzzled. “If everyone went out, who would guard their homes?”
Shen Qiuhua smiled. “That’s easy. Everyone has a habit of visiting relatives, while some stay home. I always visit my G.o.dparents on the second day of the first lunar month. Everyone knows your father’s relatives visit my G.o.dparents.”
Shen Mohen asked, “Is everyone like that? Must you travel so far to pay your New Year’s greetings?”
Shen Qiuhua said, “Most people enjoy paying New Year’s greetings because they have nothing much to do during January. It’s good for everyone to gather and catch up. It’s also a way to maintain kinship.”
Shen Mohen spoke emotionally, “It’s good we still have that sentiment. It’s simple and pure.”
Shen Qiuhua lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside, saying, “l always visited my relatives like this in the past, but there were never this many people on the road. It seems more people are visiting this year.”
“We’re still in Teng County,” Su Fengmao said, “It might not be like this elsewhere.’
“l know,” Shen Mohen said, “That’s because Su Teng Village and its surrounding villages have improved exponentially. That’s why Teng County has also improved. It’s much different than other counties.”
Although he had spent most of his time in the Legendary Medicine Valley, he knew a little about development.
Su Binglan felt similarly. After leaving Teng County, she realized the other counties were less lively because fewer people were on the roads.
Shen Mohen observed the scenery and said, “l feel this town is not as prosperous as Su Teng Village.”
He kept talking about Su Teng Village as if he was from there.
The carriage traveled for a long time and pa.s.sed a few counties. After entering
Flower County’s boundaries, everyone could feel how desolate and remote it was, let alone Blossom Village.
Blossom Village only had a dozen or so households. Moreover, it was very far from the county. The group only arrived at Blossom Village in the evening.
The people of Blossom Village did not have oxcarts, let alone carriages.
Meanwhile, every family was gathering firewood for dinner. They were surprised to see a carriage.
“Why is there a carriage here?”
“They must be here to visit relatives, right? I wonder whose relatives they
“I’ve never heard of anyone here having such wealthy relatives.”
The villagers would have known if anyone here had wealthy relatives. It was natural for them to be curious after seeing the carriage.
They watched as the carriage approached and stopped at Shen Gangs house. Since it was only evening and the sun had not set, the villagers could see Su Fengmao and Shen Qiuhua stepping out of the carriage.
“Oh, it’s Little Qiuhua!” The woman barely recognized Shen Qiuhua.
Shen Qiuhua looked at the woman and greeted her, “h.e.l.lo, Zhou.”
“Qiuhua, it is you! I almost didn’t recognize you. 1 haven’t seen you in a year, yet you’ve become more beautiful. You look five years younger.” Zhou looked at Shen Qiuhua in disbelief.
Shen Qiuhua no longer looked old and tired. Instead, she looked youthful and energetic. She smiled when she heard Zhou’s words. Others had also said she looked younger, but she had never noticed.
However, she believed Zhou.
Shen Qiuhua thought her complexion might have improved because of her life’s improvements. She did not know it was because she drank Su Binglan’s spiritual spring water daily.
“You look good, too, Zhou. How have you and Lin been?”
Shen Qiuhua often chatted with Zhou because they were neighbors. The duo had a good relationship.
Zhou said, “We’re doing well. It’s your mother we’re worried about. She’s not in good health. It’s best if you go and check on her.”
She wanted to ask if the carriage belonged to Shen Qiuhua but forgot about it.
Shen Qiuhua frowned when she heard her mother was in poor health. She did not care about anything else and hurried into the house. “Father, Mother, G.o.dbrother, I’m here!”
Someone inside heard her and ran out.. “Aunt Qiuhua, you’re back!”