Chapter 237: Visit Again
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The neighbors’ curiosity was piqued.
In the past, Han Qiao rarely went out. Even when she went out, she lowered her head.
Heng Yi, on the other hand, wore a dark face. He didn’t smile or talk to anyone. He didn’t even look sideways.
He was all alone.
It had only been a year, but after the two of them got together, they became unstoppable.
They bought houses and opened shops in the county town. Their business was very good, and the money they earned was more than they could earn in a few lifetimes.
Heng Yi had bought these three houses and built a mansion. The neighbors had been talking about it since then. Plus, they heard he was going to open a fast-food restaurant in Ninghe Town. The gossip was mostly talking about Heng Yi, Han Qiao, the Heng family, the Han family, and the Sun family.
Han Qiao and the others set off on the morning of the 30th, and it was already afternoon when they arrived at Ninghe Town.
A few carriages came in a mighty manner, and Han Chi was still riding a horse.
“Mother, we’re home.”
The carriage stopped at the back of the alley.
Heng Yi carefully helped Han Qiao off the carriage.
She was almost nine months pregnant, however, she had lost a lot of weight, making her belly look especially big.
She didn’t want to come this time.
However, Han Qiao knew that this was the last time she would come to Ninghe Town in her life.
When the time came, she would make a trip to Xishan Village.
This might be the last time she came to Xishan Village in her life.
Because she really didn’t have any thoughts or feelings left for the people there.
That bit of affection for the Han Family’s heart seemed to have been polished away.
“Hiss.”
The neighbors did not recognize the mother and her daughters.
Although Han Qiao was thin, she was fair and beautiful. The corners of her eyes and eyebrows were gentle. One of the three children was stuffed and the other was beautiful. Their actions were well-behaved. It was not an exaggeration to say that they were the daughters of a wealthy family who had been raised in luxury since they were young.
It was a world of difference compared to the yellow skin and thin body they had in the past.
Han Qiao called out enthusiastically.
She recognized this sister-in-law and that auntie. These were the women who looked down on her because she didn’t have money.
She warmly invited them in.
The main hall was filled with people. Fruits and snacks were served. Han Chi took care of He Cheng and greeted the children in the alley. The girls also surrounded Sun Xiu, Sun Yi, and Sun Ke.
Even though they were once extremely poor, Sun Xiu and Sun Yi still had their own friends.
They hadn’t seen each other for a year, and their ident.i.ties were very different, but they were able to chat very quickly.
In their small courtyard, Sun Xiu, Sun Yi, and Sun Ke took out the purse and handkerchief they had prepared.
“We embroidered them ourselves. They don’t look very good.”
After reading, they had gained a lot of knowledge.
They also understood how to reciprocate courtesy, how to be worldly, and respect others.
Even if they were kind, they had to consider other people’s feelings.
The sisters-in-law and aunties were even livelier. They ate melon seeds, drank tea, and chatted with Han Qiao, praising her for her good fortune and marrying Heng Yi.
As for the rumors about whether Han Qiao and Sun Yiming had hooked up with each other before they left, or whether they only liked each other once they divorced, it had nothing to do with them. And they don’t bother about such matters.
Of course, they felt that they only liked each other after the divorce, or that Heng Yi had feelings for Han Qiao before the divorce, so it was more reasonable for him to immediately get together with her.
“Ah-Qiao, your stomach looks like it’s going to give birth to a son.”
“Yes, yes.”
Han Qiao smiled, “Children are all the same.”
Afraid that they would talk too much, Han Qiao added, “Heng Yi and I love our daughters too. If it’s a son…”
“Very good.”
She and Heng Yi didn’t need a son.
However, in this feudal society where men were superior to women, she really needed to have a son to consolidate her position.
Even though she and Heng Yi treated Han Chi and He Cheng as their own.
But other people didn’t believe it.
Han Qiao, who was pregnant, felt that she was going to give birth to a son.
“Thank you for your kind words. I’ll send you red eggs when the time comes.”
“Then we’ll be waiting.”
The atmosphere in the hall became better.
Heng Yi came back from outside and greeted them politely.
Everyone was amused.
“Aiyo, you’re so different now that you’re married and have a family. It’s been so many years since you called me.”
He probably didn’t even look at anyone in the past.
It wasn’t that he was arrogant, but that he was too dull.
“At that time, I was insensible.”
Heng Yi bowed seriously.
“Aiyo, aiyo, Heng Yi, please don’t be like this. We won’t blame you. It’s not your fault for being unreliable…”
Heng Yi’s parents choked.
It was hard to say hear that from other people’s mouths.
Old Woman Heng and Old Man Heng were truly vicious to raise Heng Yi that way.
Look at Han Qiao, she was so good at taking care of people. In just a year, she had taken good care of Heng Yi and was about to give birth to a fat boy for him.
Only then did they mention Old Woman Heng and Old Man Heng.
Old Woman Heng’s voice came from outside, “Old Fifth, Old Fifth’s wife.”
For a moment, the hall fell silent.
When Old Woman Heng came in, she was dressed very decently this time. She was also very particular about her clothes and even wore a gold bracelet on her wrist.
She walked towards Han Qiao and Heng Yi with a smile.
It was as if there was no knot between them.
Han Qiao and Heng Yi could only stand up and call out. “Father, Mother.”
“Ah,” Old Woman Heng happily agreed.
Old Man Heng nodded faintly.
Since they were here, Han Qiao and Heng Yi couldn’t sit still, and the others also prepared to leave.
Old Woman Heng immediately urged them to stay warm. “Sit a little longer.”
“We haven’t seen each other for a long time.”
The neighbors didn’t want to chat with Old Woman Heng.
However, Old Madam Heng kept showing off the gold bracelet and fabric that Han Qiao bought for her.
She praised Han Qiao and Heng Yi for being filial and promised to bring them to the county town to enjoy life.
The neighbors would definitely be jealous when they heard that.
If even a black-hearted old woman like her could live so well. The heavens were really blind.
Han Qiao suddenly understood why Han Xiang was acting so strangely.
Because she felt that they were willing to forgive Old Woman Heng for treating Heng Yi so badly, and even sent gifts to Zhou Family Village during the holidays.
Naturally, she could do the same.
What an idiot, stupid, and poisonous girl. If Old Man Heng and Old Woman Heng hadn’t raised Heng Yi, they would have ignored them.
Old Man Heng took out his pipe and prepared to smoke a few mouthfuls to satisfy his craving.
Heng Yi then opened his mouth and said, “Father, Ah-Qiao is pregnant. Don’t smoke in front of her. If you want to smoke, do that in the yard.”
Old Man Heng’s hand froze.
Old Woman Heng also stopped showing off and looked over, her eyes filled with disbelief and nervousness. The others took the opportunity to leave quickly.
They didn’t want to hear Old Woman Heng brag.
“Heng Yi, Ah-Qiao, we’ll be leaving first.”
“Auntie, take care.”
Heng Yi and Han Qiao sent them off.
The children were still there and would not leave for a while unless someone from home called for dinner.
There were only Heng Yi, Han Qiao, Old Woman Heng, and Old Man Heng in the hall.
“Why are you here?” Heng Yi asked coldly.
“Your fast-food restaurant is opening, so your father and I came to join in the fun. We haven’t been out for a long time. Don’t worry, son, we promise not to cause any trouble.” Old Woman Heng quickly promised.
Old Man Heng slowly put the tobacco and pipe back.
Then, he looked at Heng Yi and Han Qiao.
“Old Fifth, your fast food restaurant also needs manpower.. Can you let the children at home come over to work?”