Chapter 208: The Whole Family Together
After leaving Su Yongshi’s house, Su He went to the broadcasting station to find Tian Xiaotao.
Su He talked a while, and Tian Xiaotao readily agreed, “Little Su, leave this matter to me. I’ll make sure it’s handled properly.”
Then Su He went to the textile factory to borrow a car from Director Feng.
Director Feng: …You really don’t stand on ceremony, do you?
Didn’t you just borrow one a few days ago?!
But when he spotted the newspaper on the rack, he still agreed with a smile.
Next, Su He went to the machinery factory to borrow a car from Director Hu.
Director Hu was cheerful, “I don’t really have anything to do anyway, and even if I did, a bicycle would do. Use it for as many days as you need, just give me a word.”
Su He loved that straightforwardness, so she thanked him warmly and also took a few days off.
The next morning, the Su family left the county town in two cars.
One car carried Su He, Su Xiaoman, and the two old ladies.
The other carried Su Yongshi, his wife, Su Jinbao, and Tiezhu.
The cars first went to Xu Family Village to drop Grandma Zhao off to stay a few days.
Then they drove to Huangxi Village.
As they neared the village entrance, driver Little Li slowed down.
Last time, Old Lady Su had left quite an impression—he knew this old lady liked to show off.
As a driver, of course, he had to play along.
Sure enough, Old Lady Su said: “Stop the car!”
Little Li hit the brakes. Old Lady Su imitated Su He, rolled down the window, and waved grandly to a few old ladies.
“Sisters, all sitting here enjoying the breeze?”
Old Lady Liu’s heart sank. She had just managed to regain some dignity—why was this old hag back again?!
One car wasn’t enough, now she had two?!
Really showing off!
At this moment, Su He opened the car door and got out.
Su Xiaoman quickly jumped out too, helping Old Lady Su out of the backseat.
Behind them, Su Yongshi’s family also got out.
If you’re going to show off, the whole family has to be neat and complete.
Old Lady Su spoke first, “I told them we could’ve just taken the bus back, but the eldest girl wouldn’t listen. She even got two cars—my legs are all numb from sitting in that thing!”
Su Xiaoman shook his little cowlick, “Grandma’s right. The bus is better—you can stand up if you want. These cars, you can only sit, my arms and legs are all numb!”
Cao Hongmei laughed, “Exactly! People say cars are good, but honestly, it’s just so-so. They’re only a bit faster, a bit quieter, and a little more comfortable than buses, that’s all.”
Su Yongshi coughed, “Mother, you’ve misunderstood Little Su!
It wasn’t that she insisted on riding in cars. It was Director Hu of the machinery factory and Director Feng of the textile factory who offered them.
They said she’s a talent, her time is precious, and shouldn’t be wasted on bus rides.”
Su Jinbao popped a rabbit milk candy into his mouth and mumbled, “That’s right, my sister is awesome. She was even in the newspaper!”
Tiezhu stared at his shoes. He wanted to say something too, but didn’t know what.
In the end, he started reciting Su He’s essay ‘Ideological Work Blossoms, Women’s Federation Bears Fruit’.
Su He: “…”
Old Lady Liu was practically choking on jealousy!
Then her eyes lit up, and she said with a smile, “Elder sister-in-law, you probably don’t know yet—your third son is back!
I heard he’s no longer married into his wife’s family. He even changed the child’s surname, and they’ve been living here for several days already.
Well then, your Su family is finally reunited! From now on, your days will only get better!”
Old Lady Su felt as if needles were stabbing her heart.
She hadn’t meant to show off at all—she was only cooperating with Su He.
Of course she knew what Old Lady Liu was thinking. She just wanted to see the Su family make a fool of themselves!
Even outsiders knew Third Son and his wife were up to no good, so why was the old man so muddleheaded?!
If it weren’t for the eldest girl’s generosity, their family might’ve fallen apart already.
Su Yongshi and Cao Hongmei wanted to say something, but Su He’s face was dark, “Second Uncle, Second Aunt, let’s get in the car. We’ll talk once we’re home.”
Old Lady Su panicked, “Eldest girl, it might not be true, you…”
Su He said nothing, just sat down in the front passenger seat.
Su Xiaoman pouted, “Grandma, we’ll see when we get home! If it’s true—hmph!—I’ll take my sister, my dad, and my mom and leave home! You all can stay with those traitors!”
Su Jinbao jumped up, “Yeah, we won’t live with them either! Only idiots would stay with traitors!”
Su Yongshi kicked him, “Stop spouting nonsense. Get in the car!”
Old Lady Su, both anxious and angry, got in with a bitter face.
Old Lady Liu and the others exchanged glances—good, there’d be a show to watch!
The Su family was bound to fall into chaos.
Let’s see how Old Lady Su could show off now!
The two cars stopped at the Su family’s gate. Su He thanked the two drivers and exchanged polite words.
Seeing that trouble was brewing in the Su family, the drivers didn’t linger and drove away.
By now, Old Man Su and the others had gathered at the gate.
Old Man Su looked uneasy. At the time, seeing Third Son bash his forehead bloody, and with the little grandson crying nonstop, he had softened.
But now, seeing Su He, he remembered her warnings and felt a wave of guilt.
Still, both palms are flesh—he was torn either way.
Third Son came over shamelessly, “Mother, Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, Eldest Girl—you’re back?”
Zhang Lianxiang came forward too, trying to take the bags from Cao Hongmei.
Cao Hongmei spat, “Pah! Who’s your Second Sister-in-law? You made it clear back then—you had nothing to do with our Su family!
What now? You see us living well and come to mooch off us? A person needs face just like a tree needs bark. You two really have no shame!”
Su Yongshi was even more direct.
He picked up a stick from the ground and swung it at Third Son, “You bastard! You might fool Father, but not me. I see right through your little scheme! Want to come back and freeload? Dream on!”
Third Son dodged behind Old Man Su, “Father, stop Second Brother quick! Everyone’s watching!”
A reminder that family scandals shouldn’t be aired in public.
Sure enough, Old Man Su said coldly, “Second Son, whatever it is, we’ll talk inside.”
Only then did Su Yongshi throw the stick away angrily.
Once inside, Zhang Xiaohu saw Su Jinbao eating candy and immediately shouted for some too.
Zhang Lianxiang quickly pulled a rabbit milk candy from her pocket and handed it to him.
Cao Hongmei sneered, “And where did you get rabbit candy from? Don’t tell me you stole it from Tiedan? Yufen, did she bully you?”
Su Yufen, holding Tiedan, stayed silent.
She had opposed Third Son and his wife’s return, persuaded Old Man Su many times without success, and had even cried over it.
Now Zhang Xiaohu, seeing Tiedan eating candy, rolled on the floor and cried.
Old Man Su had no choice but to tell Su Yufen to give him a handful of candy.
