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Chapter 241 This is Home!
Chapter 241 This is Home!
One by one, everyone woke up, and after breakfast, Song Yunkai drove Ye Qingqing and his parents, planning to visit Grandpa's house.
Grandpa's house was located in a relatively remote small town in the Magic Capital, nestled between mountains and rivers. After years of promotion, it had long become a holiday and tourist destination.
Upon arrival, viewing the bustling streets of the small town, Song Bu felt deeply emotional. They say that one's heart can falter when returning to one's hometown, a feeling he thought he could avoid, but the moment he truly set foot on this land, Song Bu's legs trembled.
"Little brother!"
Uncle Song had returned home after receiving the news yesterday and was waiting on the road they must take early this morning.
When the brothers met, Uncle Song excitedly embraced Song Bu. He patted his younger brother's back and said emotionally, "You little rascal! Once you went abroad, you were gone for so many years! If Song Yun hadn't become successful, you probably wouldn't have been able to see your sister-in-law for the last time!"
"Big brother, it's all my fault..."
Song Bu, who was usually so defiant abroad, was very obedient in front of his big brother.
The older generation always followed the belief that the eldest brother is like a father. When they were very young and their father went out to work, Uncle Song dropped out of high school after graduation to support the entire family. Later on, the money for Song Bu to go to Forty-nine City for his travel expenses and tuition fees were also earned by Uncle Song through hard labor.
"Come on, let's go home! Father didn't sleep well all night yesterday after hearing that you were coming back!"
Uncle Song led the group through the town's streets and alleys, finally stopping outside a courtyard.
Pushing open the mottled gate, they were greeted with a courtyard filled with Suzhou garden style and an open hall facing them.
In fact, going up a few more generations, their ancestry would be from Suzhou. However, due to the unstable times in those years, they fled all the way to the Magic Capital. After years of development, they settled down in this area.
In the main seat of the hall, two elderly people with white hair were seated. Seeing Song Bu enter, a grandmother's eyes turned red, and she shakily stood up, reaching out her hands and walking toward Song Bu.
"Mom! Your son has been unfilial, causing you worry over these years!"
Song Bu hurriedly walked up, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed deeply while sobbing.
If those outside were to see this scene, they would probably be astonished. In their eyes, who was Song Bu? Your adventure continues at ???
A genius! A prodigy! With extraordinary martial prowess!
The true noble son of a poor family!
Every person who had dealings with Song Bu would give him a thumbs up whenever they mentioned him again!
But at home, Song Bu was just the simplest of wanderers.
Grandma Song walked up to Song Bu, reached out her hand to caress the top of her youngest son's head, and after a long while, she cried out, "My poor little child, it has been tough on you! It has been tough on you!"
And Grandpa Song sat in the main seat, his hand on a cane, looking majestic without showing anger.
"All right, wife, isn't this scoundrel back? Let him stay at home for a few more days to keep you company!"
Grandpa Song said soothingly, suppressing the emotions in his heart.
"Dad, your unfilial son, Song Bu, kowtows to you!"
"Stand up. Now that I see you, this good-for-nothing son, safe and sound, as a father, my heart is relieved," Grandpa Song said.
Grandpa Song didn't pay any more attention to his son, but instead motioned to Bai Qiu and said, "Second son's wife, you have had to put up with this monkey's antics for so many years. I'm thankful you've been with him. Otherwise, this old man would have never been able to rest easy."
With a smile, Bai Qiu said, "Dad, to marry a chicken is to follow a chicken, to marry a dog is to follow a dog, and to marry a monkey is to roam the mountains. I have been with the Song Family for so many years; there's no need for you to be so polite with me."
"Hehe, indeed, indeed. We are all family," he said with a chuckle.
Grandpa Song shifted his gaze once more, landing on Song Yun as he watched his well-behaved grandson with growing delight.
"Little Song Yun, you haven't visited your grandpa in such a long time. Have you forgotten about this old man?"
Listening to his grandpa's teasing words, Song Yun hurried over to give the old man a shoulder rub and said with a smile, "How could I? I might forget my parents, but never you!"
"You cheeky monkey, you're just like your dad, all that's left is the sweet talk."
Grandpa Song patted Song Yun's hand and said, "I still have to thank you, though. If it weren't for you, your aunt might have had to...sigh, you're the most accomplished person in our Song family. Whether the old Song family can flourish and prosper still depends on you young people!"
"Alright, I got it, Grandpa."
"Where's my granddaughter-in-law? Hurry up and let me see her."
Ye Qingqing approached somewhat shyly. Grandpa Song adjusted his bifocals, hardly believing his eyes. Back in the day, Bai Qiu had amazed everyone when she first entered the family, but he hadn't expected his grandson's wife to be no less impressive than his own mother.
The Song family's ancestral graves must be emitting green smoke!
"Dad, I have some good news. Your granddaughter-in-law is pregnant. You'll be a great-grandfather by next year!"
"What?!"
It wasn't just Grandpa Song; even Grandma Song, who had been cuddling Song Bu, lifted her head at once.
Additions to the family were always the most important affair, thus Ye Qingqing became the person of the highest status at the gathering.
Grandma Song took Ye Qingqing's hand and chatted about family matters, while Grandpa Song looked on with tenderness. Suddenly, he slammed his cane down, his gaze sharp as he scolded Song Yunkai's father, "Look at your big nephew! Not only is he successful in his career at such a young age, but he also got married and had kids without giving us any worries. What about Song Jisheng!
When does he plan to get married!"
"This..."
The words Song Yunkai's father tried to say were stuck in his throat.
"It's because you don't push him enough!" Grandpa Song was so angry he almost lifted his cane to hit Song Yunkai's father.
In the end, Song Yunkai's father had to swear that he would ensure Song Jisheng, that rascal, got married this year, which finally calmed the old man down.
Amidst laughter and jokes, noon arrived, and Song Yun personally cooked a lavish lunch, earning unanimous praise from everyone.
After lunch, Ye Qingqing was whisked away by Grandma Song and Bai Qiu, leaving only the Song family's four grown men in the large hall.
"I hear you two have plans to renovate the ancestral hall?"
With a light sip from his tea bowl, the old master inquired.
"Song Yun is the pillar of our house. He has made a fortune in the Magic Capital and his achievements are more than enough to make our ancestors proud," said Song Yunkai's father as he drew on his cigarette. "Moreover, the ancestral hall hasn't been repaired for a long time. I was worried this Qingming Festival that the roof tiles might fall and hurt someone."
"What do you think, second brother?"
"Repair! Not just repair, but we need to expand!"
"Alright, since you brothers have made your decision, I won't question it further. The house next door is looking to sell, and I think the location is good. We can knock down the walls between the two buildings, which will give us space for the ancestral hall expansion."
"That works. Song Yun is loaded with money now. He could buy a whole property, not to mention a single house," Song Bu said chuckling.
"That's my grandson's money; it has nothing to do with you!"
The old master huffed and turned to Song Yun with a warm gaze, "My good grandson, I'll leave this matter to you. It can also boost your reputation before our ancestors, so they might bless you even more from the heavens."