Chapter 273: Home at Last
Just as Director Tian was lost in his own dramatic thoughts, Su He handed him a fried jujube ball. “Director, eat a few while they’re hot. They taste best fresh.”
He couldn’t help asking, “Don’t you feel even a little sad or reluctant to part?”
Su He sighed. “How could I not? My heart feels like it’s shattered into eight pieces!”
Director Tian: “…Then why are you happily munching on snacks?”
“I’m turning grief into appetite!”
Director Tian: “……”
This wasn’t the same train as Huo Mingzhi’s, so after chatting for a while, Su He climbed up to the upper berth.
“Doggie, find me a game—I’m bored.”
The system quickly produced one. “Host, this is the most popular game in another world right now. The difficulty is almost zero—perfect for killing time!”
Su He nodded. “Alright, let’s try it.”
She just wanted something easy she could play mentally, and this match-style game fit perfectly.
The system secretly gloated.
I’ve heard this game is insanely hard and addictive. If she can’t beat it, she’ll definitely come begging me!
Even the hardest games are nothing to us systems! Once she lowers her proud head, I’ll finally rise!
Just as it was feeling smug, Su He spoke up:
“This game is way too easy. I cleared it effortlessly. Find me something harder.”
System: “……”
This host is not human!
With the game to pass time, the journey flew by. Around 9 p.m., the train arrived at An County station.
Since it was a small stop, the train wouldn’t stay long, so they were already waiting by the door.
Once the train stopped, the three of them struggled quite a bit to drag all the luggage down.
Su He had the two older men watch the bags while she borrowed a flatbed cart from the station staff.
How? Simple—she dropped Liu Dong’s name.
She also used the station phone to call Gu Chiyan and let him know she had arrived safely.
He had been waiting by the phone at his unit the entire time—blushing one moment, pressing his hand to his chest the next, smiling unconsciously.
If not for the ringing phone snapping him out of it, he might have stayed there all night.
After hearing she was safe, he finally went off to rest in a daze.
The food factory driver, Little Du, had been waiting outside the station early. When he saw them, he hurried over.
“Director, Secretary Su, Principal Chen—was the trip smooth?”
Director Tian clasped his hands behind his back. “Not bad. This trip to the capital was quite fruitful! How’s the factory while I was away?”
Little Du replied, “Everything’s fine. Everyone missed you—and Secretary Su too.”
Director Tian: “……”
Why include her when you say you missed me?!
Principal Chen, seeing his old habits resurfacing, urged, “Alright, it’s late. Load the things and let’s go home!”
Director Tian directed Little Du to pack the trunk. There was so much that some had to go under the seats.
Naturally, Su He didn’t let Little Du drop her off first. Only after seeing Principal Chen and Director Tian home did she head to her own place.
As soon as they heard movement, the entire Su family rushed out.
If Su He hadn’t stopped them earlier, even Grandma Zhao would have been wheeled to the station to wait!
After helping unload, Little Du prepared to leave.
Su He handed him two packs of cigarettes. “I saw people in the capital smoking this brand, so I brought you some to try.”
He made a token refusal before accepting, thinking, Secretary Su really knows how to take care of people.
Director Tian’s been on a hundred business trips and never even brought me a matchstick! It’s not about the value—it’s the thought!
Once he left, Su Xiaoman grabbed Su He’s left arm while Su Jinbao took her right.
“Sis, I dreamed about you every night! I missed you so much!”
“Sis, me too! I almost cried yesterday thinking about you!”
…
Grandma Su waved her hands but couldn’t squeeze in.
Then she saw Su Yongshi holding a washbasin, Cao Hongmei bringing a towel, even Tie Zhu holding soap.
Grandma Su: “…What kind of life is this?!”
At this moment, she actually found Grandma Zhao more agreeable—quiet, immobile… perfect!
Under the attentive care of her family, Su He’s fatigue melted away.
Home really is the best.
Now if only I could organize the Gu family like this too…
Just then, Grandma Su brought over a bowl of bone broth.
She had started simmering it at noon, worried Su He would be hungry but not wanting anything too greasy.
The broth was milky white and fragrant.
Her voice trembled. “My dear girl, you’ve lost weight. You must’ve suffered in the capital! Drink this and nourish yourself.”
Su He wasn’t really hungry, but she drank it anyway.
Grandma Su tried to serve more, but she quickly stopped her. “Grandma, I’m full! Come, look at all the good things I brought back!”
The Su family had one rule—no one touched anything until Su He said so.
Even though everyone was dying to see what was inside the sacks, no one dared to peek.
Su He opened the large sack and started taking things out.
Everyone’s eyes nearly popped out!
Good heavens—did she go to the capital for business… or wholesale shopping?!
When they saw the military coat, Su Yongshi exclaimed, “Little Su, isn’t this something only the garrison has? Where did you get it?!”
She sighed. “I handled some business there. When I was leaving, they insisted I take these—wouldn’t let me refuse!
Second Uncle, you don’t know—Director Zhang is huge! I couldn’t wrestle him off me, so I reluctantly accepted.
Honestly, I didn’t want them. Who wants to carry such heavy stuff all that way…”
Su Xiaoman nodded seriously. “Sis, you’re right! Who’d want such heavy things? You’re just too kind—you didn’t want to hurt their feelings, so you carried them all the way back!”
Su He: “……”
This girl is going to outdo me one day!
She coughed. “Oh right—one more thing. While I was in the capital, I also visited my boyfriend’s family.”
The once noisy crowd instantly fell silent.
After a moment, Cao Hongmei slapped her thigh. “Little Su, is your boyfriend that young man from Old Ge’s place?”
Su He thought, When it comes to gossip, Cao Hongmei is unbeatable.
She nodded. “Yes, that’s him.”
Cao Hongmei immediately said to Grandma Su, “Mother, I’ve seen him—handsome and well-presented. Not to mention, he and Little Su are truly a perfect match!”
Grandma Su looked displeased. “Enough! No matter how good you say he is, no one is worthy of my granddaughter!
And since when does the girl visit the boy’s family first? The boy should come pay respects to the girl’s elders!
From that alone, their family isn’t proper!”
