Chapter 1668: Chapter 1669: Other Plans
However, thinking about Xiaoniu being away from her side in the future, and not knowing if there will be anyone to take care of him once he returns to the Gao Family, An Ning couldn’t help but feel uneasy.
An Ning: "Uncle Gao is Xiaoniu’s father, wanting to take him back is only natural. Just, if in the future I shamelessly go to visit Xiaoniu, I hope Uncle Gao won’t mind..."
Upon hearing this, Gao Moutou realized An Ning misunderstood him, and hurriedly explained, "Ningning, don’t misunderstand. I’m just taking Xiaoniu back home for a few days. Your older brother is getting married next month, and after the wedding, I’ll bring Xiaoniu back..."
Gao Moutou had his own considerations.
Xiaoniu is still young, and while busy with work, it’s hard for him to fully look after him.
Erniu, a troublemaker, messes around all day, and my younger sister’s soft nature constantly sways her thoughts with just a few words from others.
After the new bride comes, without a mother-in-law to manage the house, who knows what kind of life Xiaoniu will lead at home. He can’t possibly keep watch all day.
Ms. Yan is Xiaoniu’s biological mother, and An Ning is always very attentive to Xiaoniu. Staying with his mother and sister, Xiaoniu will avoid suffering any grievances.
He doesn’t intend to fully neglect the matter; he’ll provide financial support and let Erlaizi bring the child back for visits whenever possible. This seems to be the best way for Xiaoniu to feel at home.
Gao Moutou’s words surprised An Ning.
"Is Brother getting married? Which girl is he marrying?" She was completely unaware, as if no one mentioned Gao Daniu’s marriage arrangements.
Gao Moutou: "It was just decided a couple of months ago. The girl is from a village nearby. Considering his age, it’s time to settle down. Both sides agreed to the marriage, so they decided to handle things swiftly."
The marriage of the eldest son is extremely important; once completed, it resolves a major concern.
An Ning said, "Please give my congratulations to Brother when you return, Uncle Gao."
Disregarding Gao Moutou’s past feelings for her, speaking of Gao Moutou and Ms. Yan’s situation, when Gao Daniu gets married, it wouldn’t be appropriate for them to visit.
Gao Moutou nodded, yet whether he’ll deliver the message was yet to be decided.
Gao Daniu had feelings for An Ning, which Gao Moutou himself was aware of. After finally persuading him to abandon those thoughts and agree to marry, he certainly wouldn’t bring up An Ning again, lest it rekindle those feelings.
An Ning also understood this situation, so she was merely saying polite words.
In reality, they will all have their own lives in the future.
Although they live in neighboring villages, An Ning rarely goes out. Even if she does, it’s usually to the town or county, leaving little chance for actual encounters.
After chatting a bit more, An Ning went back to pack some clothes for Xiaoniu, along with toys and snacks.
Considering he’ll be away for more than a month, An Ning packed a lot of items, neatly fitting them all into a sizable bamboo basket.
Gao Moutou carried Xiaoniu back home. While he could manage such a large basket, it was certainly inconvenient.
Fortunately, An Dafu travels between the two villages daily. When his work here ends in the evening, he heads back. Thus, they could simply have him use a cart to help transport things back, which saves effort.
An Ning truly cherished Xiaoniu, ensuring he lacks nothing in food or clothes. The little fellow is well-nourished, clean, and well-groomed, looking noticeably like a young master compared to the free-roaming kids in the village.