bullyxtreme Chapter 76 Travel
Chapter 76 Travel
This year's New Year was very comfortable, and it was the most lively New Year that Chen Yu had ever had. There were six elderly people from three families, Chen Xu and his girlfriend, plus Chen Yu's family of five. For the New Year's Eve dinner, Chen Yu looked at the slightly crowded dining table and decided to order a large dining table after the New Year.
After lunch, they were free to do as they pleased. The three mothers all enjoyed playing cards, and with Wang Wenwen's father joining in, they started a mahjong game. Zhong Xiaoqin pulled Wang Wenwen and Chen Xu's girlfriend aside to show off the fashion and makeup tips she had learned from Wang Manni. Wang Wenwen, holding her two children, gave only half-hearted replies, while Chen Xu's girlfriend said she had learned a lot and would often ask her sister-in-law for advice in the future!
The remaining people sat on the sofa, watching the Spring Festival Gala playing on the 60-inch screen. Chen Yu had already watched it once, but thirty years had passed and his memory was somewhat blurred. Watching it again was like watching a nostalgic movie.
After ten o'clock, the elderly people were all a bit tired. They drank a glass of water and then went home, since it wasn't far, just next door. Chen Xu, with his girlfriend, followed Chen Yunqiu and Sun Suying back to their villa, where there was a room reserved for him. Chen Xu was already engaged and planned to get married after the Dragon Boat Festival. Sun Suying was very satisfied with her youngest daughter-in-law; she was sensible, beautiful, and an only child. Back at her villa, she held her daughter-in-law's hand and said that if Chen Xu dared to bully her, he should tell her, and she would never let him off easily.
Around midnight, Chen Yu and the other two finished washing up and went to bed. The two children were sleepy early and fell asleep before nine o'clock.
Chen Yu looked at Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Wenwen and asked them, "Xiaoqin, Wenwen, you've been busy helping me manage the company these past few years, and then you got pregnant and had children. You haven't had a proper rest or relaxation. The investment company is now on track, and we haven't really gone on any trips except for the nearby cities. Let's go on a trip together after the New Year when the babies are both a year old."
Zhong Xiaoqin was delighted, "Okay, okay! Honey, where do you want to go?"
"Let's go to Qinghai Lake first. I'll find a motorhome and stay there for a few days." Chen Yu had wanted to travel to Qinghai ever since before he transmigrated, to stay in a lakeside villa for a few days, and to camp on the beach by the lake to experience the joys of camping. But he hadn't found a suitable opportunity until he was thirty.
Chen Yu was also worried that, according to the timeline of the TV series, the plot should have ended by now, and he didn't know if the system would allow him to return. So he wanted to spend more time with the two women and the two children during this period.
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Chen Yu's itinerary remained unchanged, only the number of people increased. Wang Manni and Gu Jia, mother and son, joined in. It was Zhong Xiaoqin's idea again; she was afraid that Chen Yu would get bored during the trip and would use her to pass the time.
Wang Manni's mother's condition has stabilized, and she only needs to go to the hospital for regular check-ups. Chen Yu arranged a place for Wang Manni to stay, but the house has not yet been transferred to her name. The official reason is that the house is mortgaged and cannot be transferred, and it will not be released until ten years later. However, Wang Manni also knows the real reason: Chen Yu is very worried about her.
Gu Jia's tea factory is also running smoothly, so she doesn't need to supervise it all the time. Gu Jia is quite capable; she knows how to use people effectively and has strong control. She's decisive and has the final say on company matters, making her a great boss material. In this respect, she's better than Wang Wenwen. Wang Wenwen's investment company wouldn't have achieved its current success without Chen Yu's help, which is largely thanks to the fact that it's a company that doesn't require such high levels of management expertise.
The group first flew to Ningbo. If they had driven the RV from Shanghai, the journey would have been over 2,200 kilometers, which would have been very tiring for the young child. Flying to Ningbo first would have saved them a lot of trouble.
The trip was arranged by a travel agency, which selected the most beautiful scenic spots and also arranged accommodations and RV campsites. Chen Yu decided to first experience the joy of camping in nature. He had the driver take the car to the campsite.
After Chen Yu helped the four weak people out of the RV, the female driver and security guard who accompanied them had already set up the tent. Chen Yu took out a few folding stools and distributed them to everyone, set up a folding table, took out a can of slightly intoxicated liquor and handed it to Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Wenwen, poured two glasses of red wine and handed them to Wang Manni and Gu Jia.
Looking at the vast expanse of Qinghai Lake, the scenery was truly indescribable. The azure sky, as clear as a jewel, seemed to wash away all the dust of the world, while snow-white clouds drifted leisurely, like a group of playful children, adding endless vitality and life to the sky. The boundless waters of Qinghai Lake, like a giant mirror, reflected the graceful images of the sky and clouds, the two blending together to create a breathtaking picture. A gentle breeze rippled across the lake, the silk-like waves shimmering silver in the sunlight, complementing the blue sky and white clouds perfectly. This scene was truly refreshing, making one exclaim from the bottom of one's heart: "The scenery along Qinghai Lake is really beautiful, blue sky, white clouds, Qinghai Lake, the scenery is delightful!" Chen Yu stood quietly by the lake, his eyes filled with amazement and praise for this masterpiece of nature.
Gu Jia nodded, "It really is beautiful. You can't see such scenery in Shanghai. But the scenery at my tea factory is also quite nice. We can go there together sometime!"
"Then on the way back, let's stop by the tea factory and spend a few days there!" Chen Yu changed his travel plans.
Zhong Xiaoqin perked up, "Great! Gu Gu often shows me pictures of the tea plantations, and I've always wanted to go see them."
Chen Yu smiled slightly, "Just say you want to go, and I'll agree!"
Wang Wenwen retorted with a laugh, "Every time I mention something to you, you have to exchange some conditions, which scares Xiaoqin so much that she doesn't dare to say anything out of line."
"I may not be afraid, I just feel it's not worth it! It's about weighing the pros and cons, don't you understand!" Zhong Xiaoqin often emphasizes two things: first, she has grown up; second, she is incredibly brave!
Chen Yu stood up, took out the meat skewers and grill, and said, "Today, I'll show you my skills!" The skewers were already prepared by the housekeeper; Chen Yu only needed to grill them. Moreover, Chen Yu had already modified the grill, installing a temperature display and measuring the actual grilling temperature and time in barbecue restaurants, so he could simply follow the standard procedure.
"Honey, the barbecue you make has no soul!"
"Xiaoqin, don't listen to those people's nonsense. Standardized cooking methods don't make food lose its flavor; they just make the flavor more uniform. Although the ingredients may be slightly different, we can't taste any difference at all. Overemphasizing differentiation will only increase the difficulty and won't make the food taste good."
It's like ourselves; most of the time we live the same lives, with only occasional changes, like going out for a few days or something else happening. If every day were thrilling, exciting, and dazzling, we might lose sight of our future direction, making life increasingly bitter. Chen Yu, having been a teacher for so long, has become somewhat fond of lecturing.
"Teacher Chen has some profound insights into life!" Gu Jia said, sounding sarcastic, but actually teasing.
"Gu Gu, don't say anything! If you anger him, he'll drag you back to the car, and we won't come to your rescue!" Zhong Xiaoqin tugged at Gu Jia's sleeve, signaling her to tone it down; it's not like she hasn't learned her lesson before.