CHAPTER 450: CHAPTER 101: RETURN TO HOMETOWN, NING YUHUAN’S FAMILY HOME_2

Xu Lin felt like something was missing.

"Senior, try a high ponytail!"

Ning Yuhuan complied, and quickly the high ponytail was done.

Seeing Ning Yuhuan with a high ponytail in her school uniform standing in front of him, Xu Lin finally got to see the Ning Yuhuan from the two graduation photos. However, compared to the naive Ning Yuhuan from middle and high school, the current Ning Yuhuan has matured a bit.

In another half year, Ning Yuhuan will turn twenty.

"Do I look nice?"

Ning Yuhuan playfully spun around in front of Xu Lin.

When she turned towards Xu Lin, he reached out and grabbed her left hand. With a slight force, he pulled her into his arms.

Soft and fragrant, Xu Lin whispered in her ear, "Do you think it’s beautiful or not?"

Soon, Ning Yuhuan felt something against her behind.

Ning Yuhuan couldn’t help but blush.

"Will you come tonight too?"

Ning Yuhuan asked.

"Come for what? I’m getting ready to sleep. Your parents are right next door; I’m too embarrassed. What if they hear something?"

Xu Lin hugged Ning Yuhuan and said, "Let’s sleep."

"Then let me dry my hair a bit more; it’s still a bit damp."

"Okay."

The night passed without a word.

That night, Xu Lin held the school uniform-clad Ning Yuhuan and slept soundly.

Soon it was the next day.

In the morning, Ning Haifeng went out to work, and Wu Xiulin also went out. Wu Xiulin is a primary school teacher, now on vacation. Usually, she’s the only adult at home, and she has to look after the children. Now with Ning Yuhuan and Xu Lin around, she decided to accompany her husband and planned to help out.

So today, Xu Lin and Ning Yuhuan were taking care of the children.

Yesterday, Xu Lin bought a lot of toys, like in the morning when he helped Suisui and An’an build Gundams and play with remote-controlled cars.

In the afternoon, he watched cartoons with them. Around three, Xu Lin took them out to play again.

This time, Xu Lin drove out, but not around the county. Instead, he went to Duanzhou, which is larger and more bustling.

The whole day passed just like that.

For Xu Lin, today was pretty fulfilling—simple yet delightful.

And then came the third day.

Since Xu Lin wasn’t staying here for long, he planned to go to Ning Yuhuan’s rural hometown today.

Ning Haifeng also took a few days off, planning to visit the hometown.

"Suisui, An’an, we’re heading home. Are you happy?"

Suisui and An’an were sitting on Xu Lin’s shoulders, each on one side.

"Happy!"

"Brother-in-law is going back too, happy!"

Both stated one after the other, genuinely happy.

"Happy is the way to be."

When they reached the car, Xu Lin set them down.

He reminded them, "The journey ahead is a bit long. If you feel uncomfortable in the car, speak up, okay?"

"Okay!" they both nodded obediently.

"Uncle, Aunt, please get in!"

Xu Lin said to Ning Haifeng and his wife.

Ning Haifeng and Wu Xiulin weren’t very familiar with cars, but seeing the Panamera GTS, just from the outside, they knew it was pricey—no need to mention the luxurious interior. It was clearly a luxury car; they didn’t even know how much it cost.

The couple felt quite pressured, worried they’d dirty it when getting in.

Xu Lin noticed their thoughts and smiled, "Come on, Uncle, why don’t you sit in the front passenger seat?"

Last night, Xu Lin had discussed it with Ning Yuhuan.

Ning Yuhuan also said, "Dad, sit in the front seat; Mom and I can sit in the back."

"Alright."

Ning Haifeng nodded and carefully got in, checking his shoes before stepping in to ensure they weren’t dirty, like whether anything was stuck to them.

Xu Lin saw this and said, "Uncle, it’s just a car. Don’t overthink it."

"Lin, how much does this car cost?"

"Not expensive; our family isn’t particularly wealthy."

Xu Lin smiled and said, "A car is just a means of transportation, Uncle. Don’t belittle yourself."

"I’m just afraid of getting it dirty."

"It’s fine, Uncle. Get in well, and fasten your seatbelt."

"Alright."

Ning Haifeng felt quite touched. He heard from his daughter that Xu Lin’s family was well-off, and he worried they might look down on him, but Xu Lin’s personality was wonderful, without a trace of arrogance. After nearly two days, Xu Lin gave the impression of being a really nice young man.

"Aunt, Hanhan, are you seated correctly?"

"Yes, yes."

"Brother-in-law, I’m seated properly!"

"Brother-in-law, I’m seated properly too!"

Suisui and An’an were sitting between Ning Yuhuan and Wu Xiulin.

"Brother-in-law sees you!"

Xu Lin turned around and patted their little cheeks.

Xu Lin reminded them once more, "Brother-in-law will drive now. Remember to speak up if you feel uncomfortable, okay?"

"Yes, yes!"

They nodded again.

Soon, the car moved out of the underground parking of the complex.

The drive from here to Ning Yuhuan’s hometown would take about an hour.

Additionally, the road from the county to the village could be tough at some segments.

Today was a sunny day, and it was quite hot.

Xu Lin was dressed in short sleeves.

Throughout the drive, everyone chatted in the car.

Ning Haifeng was quite lively, pointing out various places to Xu Lin along the way.

Whenever Xu Lin saw a plant he didn’t recognize, or a certain bird, he’d ask Ning Haifeng what it was called.

Ning Haifeng knew them all and was happy to talk about them, so he relaxed progressively from his initial tenseness upon entering the car.

Around eleven in the morning.

Xu Lin finally drove into the vicinity of the village where Ning Yuhuan lived. Green mountains stretched as far as the eye could see—a sight unseen in the city, presenting a unique charm.

Ning Haifeng said, "We belong to a subgroup of this larger village. We still have a bit more to drive."

"Oh, I understand now."

Xu Lin realized that many villages in rural areas are large villages with several subgroups or smaller villages within.