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The next day was New Year's Eve, and with Tang Zhicheng bringing lamb and beef, the dinner was particularly lavish. Everyone made an effort to talk about cheerful topics.
Little Moon had been playing with Da Ni and the others for a few days, and the sisters got along well. She even discussed with Ye Fangfei about giving her a few of her hairpins as gifts. This made Da Ni very happy, and she treated Little Moon even better.
Zhang Man was also pleased to see the girls receiving such nice things. On the second day of the New Year, Tang Zhijing and his family came over as well. They apologized to Ye Fangfei, who simply smiled and let it go without saying whether she forgave them or not. Overall, aside from the incident with Tang Zhijing, Ye Fangfei had been enjoying her time back home.
Time flew by quickly, and soon it was time for them to leave.
"Here are some mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms, along with dried green beans, dried potatoes, and dried eggplants," Tang Laotai said. "This is cured meat; I saved it just for you. I made you some cloth shoes; they’re handmade and very comfortable. And here are some roasted pumpkin seeds for you to snack on during your journey."
Tang Laotai took out the items one by one to pack for them.
"I understand, Mother. You and Father take care of yourselves at home. If anything happens, just send me a telegram or write a letter," Tang Zhicheng said, feeling a bit sad as they prepared to part.
"You just take care of yourself out there. Your father and I will be fine at home with your older brothers looking after us," Tang Laotai replied, wiping away her tears.
Seeing that Tang Laotai was going on endlessly, Tang Laohan stepped in to interrupt her: "Alright, you all should hurry up; if you delay any longer, you'll miss the train."
"We're leaving now. Take care of yourselves, Father and Mother," Tang Zhicheng said as he climbed onto the ox cart.
"Go on, go on," Tang Laohan waved his hand.
He then turned to Tang Zhiwu, who was driving the cart: "Second son, take it easy on the road."
"Got it, Father. Don't worry," Tang Zhiwu replied with a nod as he cracked the whip in his hand.
As the ox cart began to move away, Tang Laotai's cries grew louder once again.
Watching the ox cart gradually fade into the distance, Old Tang patted his wife's arm and said, "Alright, let's go."
The elderly couple supported each other as they walked into the courtyard and then into the house.
Wang Zhaodi and Zhang Man exchanged glances before following them inside.
Tang Zhicheng sat on the ox cart, watching his parents' figures grow smaller and smaller, feeling a heaviness in his heart. His parents were aging day by day, and he couldn't be there to take care of them. As their son, he felt a sense of guilt.
Ye Fangfei noticed Tang Zhicheng's mood was low. She reached out and tightly grasped his hand, comforting him, "Don't be sad. You can come back again when you have time."
Tang Zhicheng held her hand in return and replied, "Wife, I have no children. I just suddenly realized how old my parents have become; their hair is turning gray. It makes me feel a bit upset."
Ye Fangfei's heart ached for this man. Ever since they got married, Tang Zhicheng had treated her exceptionally well. He always put her first, even when there were conflicts with his family; he stood by her side.
Now that he was so troubled about his parents, Ye Fangfei felt she should do something for him. After a moment of thought, she said, "If your parents are willing, you could let them stay with us for a while."
Tang Zhicheng, feeling downcast, suddenly looked up at her words: "Really? Can we do that? Are you truly willing to let my parents stay with us?"
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