books44 Chapter 202 Traveling with Friends
Chapter 202 Traveling with Friends
"..." Lin Chunyi rolled her eyes at her sister, but still gave in.
He then bowed to Ning Qian and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle Ning."
Ning Qian nodded in satisfaction.
“That’s right, don’t be shy with us. Once you’re here, just have fun.” Su Nianqiu chimed in from the side.
“I’ll take them, I’ll take them!” Ning Linlan retorted loudly, not to be outdone.
The Ning family's friendliness and hospitality made the two sisters feel embarrassed. They smiled shyly and didn't know what to say.
"Oh right, I was standing outside and forgot to ask you. You came so early, you haven't had breakfast yet, have you? Come in and eat with us." Su Nianqiu took their hands and walked into the house.
“Aunt Su, thank you. We’ve already had breakfast, so we won’t eat anymore. We’re here today to visit Sister Ning in the county town. We made plans beforehand, right, Sister Ning?” Lin Chunyi said, then looked at Ning Linlan, trying to remind her.
The county seat? Was it arranged?
shop!
Paradise Palace!!!
They really remember! My dear friend, she really did, she cried her eyes out!
Ning Linlan's eyes widened suddenly, and she nodded frantically, excitedly saying, "Yes, yes, Dad, Mom, I want to go shopping with them! And to the Paradise Pavilion!"
She pulled the two sisters from her mother's arms and walked outside, saying, "Xiaoyi, Lanshan, let's hurry up, or we'll miss lunch."
Su Nianqiu grabbed her daughter by the back of her collar and said helplessly, "What's your rush? We haven't even had breakfast yet! Come back with me and grab some steamed buns before you leave."
"Oh right, Xiaoyi, Lanshan, wait for me a moment, I'll be there soon, no, I'll be right there!"
After saying that, Ning Linlan took her arm from her beautiful and elegant mother and walked into the house. "Mom, you're the best to me, hehe~"
Ning Qian chuckled to his daughter, "Your mother's just worried you'll get so hungry you'll chase after a mule and gnaw on it." After all, it wasn't like his daughter hadn't done something like that before.
What a funny family.
The two sisters were trying not to laugh.
Peach flicked its tail under a tree not far away. It felt a chill run down its backside...
Ning Linlan turned around, made a face at her father, snorted, and went into the house.
Only Ning Qian and her two sisters remained in the courtyard.
Being unfamiliar with each other, being of different genders, and having a large age gap, the three of them fell silent, unsure of what to say.
As the elder, Ning Qian decided to speak first to warm up the atmosphere for the children, "Xiao Yi, Lan Shan, judging from your appearance, you are also martial arts practitioners, right?"
Lin Chunyi honestly replied, "I learned some from my father before, but we were only so-so, just some fancy moves."
"Hahaha, you little girl, you're being too modest. It's still early, how about we have a few moves?"
Ning Qian smiled with narrowed eyes, thinking: Look at these two children, how humble they are in their dealings with others, their parents have taught them so well.
Unlike his daughter, who never says anything sweet, and every day she acts like a rebellious son, saying, "Today I'm going to beat Dad to a pulp!"
Although she never succeeded, she would run away as fast as she could when she realized she couldn't win and complain to her mother...
Lin Chunyi was stunned for a moment. What? Did she hear that right?
I overheard it right at the door; Ning Linlan had just had a fight with her father. Is this some kind of Ning family tradition? Fighting first thing in the morning? That's quite a unique way to wake up.
She said carefully, "Uncle Ning, with our limited abilities, fighting you would be like a mayfly trying to shake a tree. It would be embarrassing for us not to go in front of you."
Who would get into a fight with their friend's family on their first visit to a friend's house? This uncle's thought process seems quite different from his "scholarly" appearance.
Well, Ning Linlan and Aunt Su seem to be the same way—their personalities are the opposite of their appearances. Perhaps this is just a characteristic of the Ning family.
The two of them carefully took a few steps back.
Ning Qian touched his nose, feeling a little embarrassed. He was used to sparring with his own daughter, and now that he had encountered someone who knew martial arts, he felt an urge to spar with them.
I've forgotten that these two girls are still young, and it's the first time we've met. Isn't this just scaring and bullying little kids? I hope I won't be seen as some kind of creepy uncle!
He had no choice but to change the subject, "You've taken good care of this mule, its coat is so shiny and glossy, hahaha..."
The two sisters were having an awkward conversation with Ning Linlan's father outside, while inside the house, it was a completely different scene...
"Mom, could you pick up two steamed buns for me? I need to go back inside to get something."
Ning Linlan took a cloth bag from her bedroom and slung it diagonally across her body. After glancing at the door and seeing that no one was there, she quickly pulled out a purse of silver from under the bed and stuffed it into her bosom.
This is all the money she's saved up over the years!
Ning Linlan patted the purse hidden in her bosom, swallowed hard, adjusted her guilty expression, and then walked casually into the main room.
"Mom, are the steamed buns ready? Not too many, just two or three will do. I need to save room for something delicious to eat in town. Hurry up, I have to go."
"Alright, put these in the bag and keep them safe. Also, take the water with you, and remember to drink if you get thirsty." Su Nianqiu handed her daughter three steamed buns wrapped in oil paper, a water pouch, and a small purse.
Ning Linlan took the things and put them into the cloth bag she was carrying. Feeling the rather heavy purse, she exclaimed in surprise, "Mother, so much, is it for me?"
Did the sun rise in the west today? Or did they secretly make a fortune at home?
"Here are five taels of silver and two hundred copper coins. Xiaoyi and Lanshan have been so good to you, even giving us such valuable dried wolf meat."
Remember to treat them to nice meals when you go to the county town; don't be stingy. No matter how good the relationship is between friends, you shouldn't take advantage of them.
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Ning Linlan clutched her purse, barely able to contain her excitement: Haha, what a wonderful day! Mother actually gave me five taels of silver!
This trip to Paradise Palace is all set!
Perhaps it was because her smile was too lewd that Su Nianqiu sensed something was wrong, and she glanced at her:
"This money is for you to spend, but not for you to squander! If I find out you've spent it on something you shouldn't, you know what will happen, right?"
His eyes held a dagger, and his tone was dangerous, as if Ning Linlan would be doomed if she answered incorrectly, and no one could save her.
Ning Linlan also used the best acting skills she had ever had, and she said with a very surprised expression:
"Mom! I just went to browse jewelry stores with Xiaoyi and Lanshan, and buy some street food. What else could I possibly be doing? You don't even trust your own daughter! Humph!"
"That would be best. Hurry up and go, don't keep them waiting. You're a few years older than them, so as the older sister, you need to be more composed in your words and actions. Take good care of your younger sisters when you're out, and don't be so loud and boisterous."
"Don't worry, Mom! I'm leaving now, I'll be back before dinner~" Ning Linlan stepped out of the main room and went straight to the two sisters...