Chapter 89: Looking Forward to the Ultimate Showdown
Qian Huifang immediately contacted the transport team and found that there happened to be a truck available.
After greeting Director Luo, Su He happily made her way to the transport team. Coincidentally, she knew the driver—it was Master Qi, who had previously helped with the dam construction.
That made things even easier. It’s always smoother dealing with someone familiar. Su He climbed into the truck’s cab, chatting and laughing with Master Qi as they headed straight to Huangxi Village.
The Su family was having lunch. Now that the busy farming season had passed, Old Man Su and the others usually came home for lunch.
Su Xiaoman was happily enjoying her steamed egg custard.
As the “private tutor,” Su Xiaoman’s status was skyrocketing.
Of course, that was mostly because she was good at throwing her weight around, often using her sister’s name to scare Old Madam Su.
Things like, “If you don’t pass your exams, you’ll be left behind like an old swallow,” or “I’ll tell my sister you’ve been slacking!”
To shut her up, Old Madam Su gave her an egg every day—sometimes even two!
Su Xiaoman had sharp ears and keen eyes. Her eyes lit up, “I think I heard a car horn! My sister must be back!”
Why assume a car horn meant her sister? Simple!
In Huangxi Village, no one but her sister had that kind of power!
As for all that “I don’t want this bad sister anymore” nonsense she used to say, or claiming she only had one sister (Shen Ruyi)—well, she’d long since eaten those words with her egg custard!
She had only one true sister—her beloved Su He!
Shen Ruyi? Just a bad person trying to win her over with candy-coated lies!
Su Xiaoman didn’t even bother finishing her food and bolted outside.
Right behind her, Old Madam Su dashed out like a little whirlwind.
The remaining three at the table: “……”
Fine, let Su Xiaoman run fast, but how was Old Madam Su so quick on her feet?
They didn’t know that Old Madam Su was terrified Su Xiaoman might tattle. She had to hurry and show her eldest granddaughter just how loving her grandma really was!
As soon as Su He stepped out of the cab, Su Xiaoman and Old Madam Su arrived.
“Sis! I missed you so much! I even dreamed about you last night!”
“Su He! Grandma missed you so much too! I dreamed of you just last night!”
Su He: “……”
Did you two rehearse this?
Aside from Su Yongguo and his wife, the rest of the Su family had thick skin. Neither Old Madam Su nor Su Xiaoman felt the least bit awkward—they each clung to one of Su He’s hands, all cuddly and clingy.
Even Master Qi, the driver, was amused!
He thought, “What a loving family!”
Su He invited Master Qi to come inside and rest, but he politely declined. So, Su He let herself be “assisted” into the house by Old Madam Su and Su Xiaoman.
Since she still needed to go to the commune to pick up the dried wild vegetables, Su He got straight to the point.
“Grandma, I want to take my grandma from mom’s side to the county to see a doctor. You know her health isn’t great. I was hoping you could come with me for a few days and help take care of her. What do you think?”
Old Madam Su instantly made a face. “Forget it! That Old Madam Zhao’s always crying like someone dug up her ancestors. Just looking at her long face makes me lose my appetite! You might as well take your mom instead—I’m not going!”
Zhao Cui’er’s face turned red with embarrassment. She knew her mother wasn’t easy to deal with, but her mother-in-law’s words were too harsh.
Old Man Su banged the table with his pipe. “What nonsense! If Su He asks you to go, you go. Stop acting all high and mighty!”
Old Madam Su grumbled, “Easy for you to say. That Old Madam Zhao’s always crying like a leaking teapot. Su He will think I bullied her! I’ll just be doing a thankless job!”
Su He chuckled. “Grandma, I know my other grandma well—she won’t blame you.
Didn’t you always want to ride in a car? We’ll take a small truck to the county this time.
You haven’t seen my second uncle’s new house, right? You can check it out while we’re there.
Also, Jinbao keeps saying he misses you.
And of course, I won’t let you do all this for nothing—I’ll get you two new sets of clothes…”
Old Madam Su shot up to her feet. “Su He, I was just saying that! Your other grandma and I get along like real sisters. Who else could take care of her but me?
Your mom can’t compare to me when it comes to caregiving!
Sure, she cries a lot, but she’s sick! How could I hold that against her? Just give me a second—I’ll go pack!”
Then she hurried off to the east room to pack her things.
Su He: “……”
Su Xiaoman pouted. “Sis, I want to ride in the truck and go to the county too!”
Su He playfully tugged the little tuft of hair on her head. “When summer vacation starts, I’ll come get you to stay in the county.”
Su Xiaoman’s eyes sparkled like stars. She hugged Su He tightly, clinging to her.
Afraid Su He might change her mind, Old Madam Su quickly came out with a small bundle.
“Su He, I’m ready. Let’s go!”
Su He didn’t want to keep Director Luo waiting either. “Alright, let’s go!”
By then, a crowd had already gathered at the door, all curious about the truck.
Seeing Old Madam Su come out with a bundle, the neighbor, Old Madam Liu, asked, “Old sister, where are you off to with that bag?”
Old Madam Su had been waiting for that exact question!
She sighed. “What else? Su He insisted on taking me to the county to live a few days. Said she’s done well for herself and wants her grandma to enjoy life too.
I didn’t want to go. There’s so much to do at home. But the child insisted, so I had to agree.
What’s so great about the county anyway? It’s just like the countryside—maybe a few more cars, taller buildings, a slightly bigger supply store…”
Old Madam Liu nearly had a nosebleed from anger!
Even her hair bristled with jealousy!
That Old Su really hit the jackpot!
Her previous granddaughter was lazy and greedy, but this one is smart, capable, and filial. How’s that fair?!
Old Madam Liu used to be the queen bee of the village grannies, but now Old Madam Su stole all the spotlight!
Who knows how smug she’ll be once she comes back from the county!
Old Madam Su didn’t care one bit how sour Old Madam Liu was. She was floating on cloud nine!
She’d nearly lost her mind earlier, almost refusing to go—what a fool she’d have been!
Old Madam Su bragged a little more, then climbed into the truck’s cab.
Su He didn’t stop her, because after meeting her other grandma, she actually found Old Madam Su more likable.
She was genuinely looking forward to… the ultimate showdown between the two grandmas.
