Chapter 312 Brother and Sister Set Off Together

Chapter 312 Brother and Sister Set Off Together

Shen Xiaoxiao took out a thick stack of 100-yuan notes from her spatial storage and gently placed them in Ma Aning's hand.

"Mom, this is for you. As the saying goes, 'A poor family should be rich when traveling,' so you and Dad shouldn't skimp on yourselves at home. Eat whatever you want, and don't be stingy."

"If you run out of money, just let me know and I will send you the money back as soon as possible."

After hearing Shen Xiaoxiao's words, Ma Aning was still reluctant to accept the money. "Your father and I are at home, how could we starve ourselves? Don't worry! You'll need money when you're out and about, so you should keep this money."

Shen Xiaoxiao smiled slightly and continued, "It's still good to keep some emergency money at home, just in case. It would be troublesome if there was an emergency and you didn't have any money on hand."

Ma Aning thought about it and agreed, so she stopped refusing and accepted the money.

Shen Xiaoxiao and Shen Xiaochuan exchanged a glance. Shen Xiaochuan picked up two pieces of luggage and walked out, while Shen Xiaoxiao took Ma Aning's hand and followed him out.

Just then, Uncle Lao Gen's slightly dilapidated oxcart slowly came to a stop outside the yard.

The bells tied to the carriage shafts rang out with a clear, crisp sound, announcing its arrival.

Hearing the noise, he quickened his pace and went to the oxcart, where he loaded his luggage onto it.

Ma Aning walked quickly to Uncle Lao Gen, holding two steaming hot buns in her hands.

With a smile, she said to Uncle Laogen, "Uncle Laogen, I'm so grateful to you for taking the children for a ride again!" After saying that, she gently placed the steamed bun in Uncle Laogen's hand.

Uncle Lao Gen looked at the steamed bun in his hand and couldn't help but smile.

He didn't say much, but simply took a big bite of the white steamed bun, and steam instantly rose from it.

Uncle Lao Gen squinted his eyes in enjoyment, savoring the deliciousness of the steamed bun.

"Why are you being so polite with me? Let's set off now that we've got everything ready." Uncle Lao Gen ate two steamed buns in a few bites, swallowed the last one, clapped his hands, and then turned and climbed onto the oxcart.

"Grandpa Laogen, we're all ready, let's go!" Shen Xiaoxiao shouted happily, her voice full of anticipation.

"Alright!" Uncle Lao Gen replied, his voice loud and strong.

He cracked his whip, and the oxcart slowly began to move, its wheels creaking and groaning.

Shen Xiaoxiao turned her head and looked at her parents standing in the yard.

Seeing her parents' figures appear somewhat frail in the cold wind, a wave of reluctance welled up in her heart again.

"Mom and Dad, it's cold outside, you should come inside too. We'll call you when we get there," Shen Xiaoxiao called out, her voice revealing her concern for her parents.

Shen Zishan and his wife nodded, smiled, and waved goodbye to the children.

Although a hint of reluctance lingered on their faces, they still encouraged the children with smiles.

"Okay, be careful on your journey, Xiao Chuan, you must take good care of your sister." Ma Aning said, fighting back tears, her eyes red and swollen. Her voice was choked with emotion, revealing her worry for the children.

"Mom! Don't worry! I'm here!" Shen Xiaochuan quickly reassured her.

"Alright, Uncle Lao Gen, you can set off now!" Shen Zishan said, his voice carrying a hint of decisiveness.

Uncle Lao Gen picked up the bullwhip and swung it hard.

With a cracking sound from the whip in the air, the old ox trotted forward.

As she watched the oxcart drive away, Ma Aning's tears flowed like a burst dam.

She stood there, stunned, her eyes fixed on the oxcart.

"Don't cry. Your daughter and son are going to do important things. Don't let them worry about us. We should be their strong support," Shen Zishan gently patted Ma Aning's shoulder and comforted her softly.

He knew his wife's worries and reluctance, but he also understood that the children had grown up and had their own lives and dreams.

Ma Aning slowly turned her head to look at her husband, tears blurring her vision.

She nodded slightly, trying to suppress the grief of parting, and returned home with Shen Zishan.

Meanwhile, Shen Xiaoxiao and Shen Xiaochuan rode on an oxcart, bumping along the way towards the county.

After a half-hour drive, they finally arrived at their destination.

The brother and sister jumped off the oxcart, picked up the two pieces of luggage that were just for show, said goodbye to Uncle Laogen, and walked into the train station.

After entering the station, they went straight to the ticket window and bought two tickets.

Next, they only need to wait another half an hour before they can board the train.

Shen Xiaoxiao found an empty seat in the waiting hall and sat down, leaning back slightly, looking somewhat languid.

She turned to look at Shen Xiaochuan sitting next to her. He was sitting upright, his back straight, like a statue.

"Brother, can't you relax a bit? Aren't you tired of sitting so upright?" Shen Xiaoxiao teased with a smile as she looked at Shen Xiaochuan's javelin-like posture.

Shen Xiaochuan replied with a serious expression, "Not tired! You are a girl, you should sit and stand properly. Look at how you are sitting, you don't have the proper demeanor a girl should have."

Shen Xiaochuan only sets standards for himself and doesn't ask his family to follow suit, so it was just a casual remark.

Shen Xiaoxiao smiled dismissively and retorted, "Forget it, it's too tiring to keep up this posture. I prefer to be carefree; that's more comfortable."

The two argued back and forth, and time slowly passed in this relaxed atmosphere.

After a while, the train slowly pulled into the station. Upon seeing this, Shen Xiaochuan stood up without saying a word, picked up two packages, and walked towards the ticket gate.

Seeing this, Shen Xiaoxiao quickly stood up and followed closely behind Shen Xiaochuan, afraid of being left behind.

However, they did not realize that two women were following them closely, and even the usually vigilant Shen Xiaochuan did not notice this at this moment.

Holding her ticket, Shen Xiaoxiao found her seat without any trouble and then happily called out to Shen Xiaochuan, "Brother, this is our seat. Let's put our luggage here."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaochuan placed his luggage on the luggage rack, then took off his backpack and carefully held it in his arms.

This was Shen Xiaoxiao's first time traveling far from home by train. She found everything around her fascinating and gazed intently out the window.

A moment later, the train slowly started moving, emitting a soft rumble. Just then, a middle-aged couple walked over.

The two sat down opposite Shen Xiaochuan and his sister. As soon as they sat down, they stared at Shen Xiaoxiao and Shen Xiaochuan without any attempt to hide it.

Shen Xiaochuan frowned and looked at the two women, asking in confusion, "Madams, is there something you need?"