Chapter 128. Eager to return home
Then their mother’s expression changed, thinking of their little brother’s behind, Hua Chengtian and Hua Cheng quickly pulled over the younger fourth sibling.
"Mom, we’ll take little brother to do his homework. Don’t rush with the meal, we’re not hungry yet."
"Big brother, why are you pulling me? I haven’t finished talking..." The younger brother, being dragged away by his two older brothers, panicked at the mention of homework. Though he wasn’t weak, he couldn’t match the strength of his two brothers. Despite his reluctance, he was still dragged away, only having the chance to shout to his mom: "Mom, I’m hungry, very hungry... I want to eat..."
But the word "meat" never got out as the second brother covered his mouth and pulled him into the house. Seeing the serious expressions of his two brothers, the younger brother immediately became obedient, quickly opening his bookshelf upon returning to the room and earnestly started doing his homework.
On Qi Shi’s side, the children’s little commotion seemed to distract her mind, lightening her mood a bit. Watching her youngest, always thinking about eating, she shook her head and followed her mother-in-law into the kitchen to cook.
She thought perhaps by the time they’re done cooking, the children’s father and daughter would have returned.
With this thought in mind, her hands moved more swiftly. She even cut a piece of preserved pork hanging from the ceiling, planning to stir-fry some green peppers with it, coupled with two vegetarian dishes. The steamed buns made in the morning and a pot of thick porridge would complete the meal.
Meanwhile, the eagerly returning father and daughter duo drove the ox-cart as if it were flying. Fortunately, the ox, Da Huang, was at its peak, and with improved food over the days, its strength and stamina had grown; otherwise, it wouldn’t withstand such intense galloping.
The road usually taking over half an hour was impressively squeezed into less than two incense sticks’ time by Hua Chengtian. Seeing they were nearing home, both he and Hua Jin quickly placed the goods for the family from their space into the cart.
Even so, nightfall sweeped over by the time they reached home, and visibility began to blur.