jdhmnovel Chapter 448 Negotiation
Chapter 448 Negotiation
As soon as they stepped into the courtyard, the scene they saw made them feel warm in their hearts - the whole family was standing neatly in the courtyard, with happy smiles on their faces, as gentle and warm as the spring sun.
At this moment, an indescribable feeling of emotion surged into their hearts like a tide, and tears instantly blurred their eyes.
However, Lin Chuyi really didn't want to spend such a beautiful scene crying, so she quickly stepped forward, took over their heavy bags, and urged them to wash up and get ready.
Lin Cheng and Lin Wuyou had a lot to say to each other, but they were interrupted before they could even open their mouths. They had to swallow their sorrows for the time being.
Fortunately, Lin Jinxiu came out in time and said with a smile: "The hot water is ready, you two should go and take a bath. After washing, go to the dining room for dinner. Today, my second sister will cook for you, and she will cook all your favorite dishes. If you have any private conversation, it won't be too late to chat while eating later."
After hearing what their elder sister said, Lin Wuyou and Lin Cheng finally felt relieved and went to wash up happily.
When they finished washing up and walked into the restaurant, Lin Chuyi had already cooked the ingredients he had prepared in advance into hot, fragrant delicacies and placed them neatly on the dining table.
Lin Cheng and Lin Wuyou stared at the dishes, their mouths watering. In the past few years, they have been wandering around, and only when Lin Chuyi came to visit them could they taste the delicious food cooked by their second sister.
It has been a long time since they last enjoyed the meal that Lin Chuyi carefully prepared for them. Now they can't wait for this long-awaited meal.
After everyone was seated, Lin Cheng and Lin Wuyou picked up their chopsticks without hesitation and enthusiastically invited the two sisters to enjoy the food together. Then they began to savor the food without any restraint.
Lin Chuyi and Lin Jinxiu sat next to Lin Cheng and Lin Wuyou, picking up dishes for them and putting them in their bowls from time to time.
At this moment, the brother and sister were completely immersed in the food and had no time to talk. The only sounds at the table were Lin Jinxiu's occasional gentle instructions to her brothers to eat slowly and the sound of them wolfing down their food.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Lin Wuyou contentedly put down his chopsticks and lazily leaned back on his chair, stroking his round belly while sighing sincerely, "Second sister's cooking skills are still the best! Look, I just got home and I was attracted by the table full of dishes and ate so much that I ate too much."
"Oh, don't try to talk nonsense like that! You make it sound like you've suffered a lot out there. Every time I went to see you, you've never treated your mouth badly."
Lin Chuyi retorted unhappily, but his actions were honest. He picked up the soup spoon and served Lin Wuyou a small bowl of fragrant chicken soup.
Seeing this, Lin Wuyou winked at Lin Chuyi mischievously, then walked forward with a smile, hugged Lin Chuyi's arm, and gently leaned his little head on Lin Chuyi's shoulder.
She said in a tender voice, "How can we confuse them? I just want to taste the different flavors from different places. And you once taught me to cherish every grain of food and not to waste it. So, no matter how the food tastes, since I have already bought it, I will try my best to eat it all."
"A lot of the food I eat outside actually tastes pretty average. You think I eat well, maybe because I look particularly appetizing when I eat, but deep down in my heart, what I love the most are always the delicious dishes cooked by you, my second sister."
Hearing Lin Wuyou say this, Lin Chuyi's mouth couldn't help but curl up. Then, she stretched out her hand, gently tapped Lin Wuyou's forehead with her index finger, and laughed softly, "You have the sweetest mouth!"
Lin Cheng and Lin Jinxiu, who were sitting nearby, witnessed the warm and loving interaction between the sisters, and couldn't help but smile knowingly on their faces.
"Okay, since everyone has almost finished eating, let's get back to business. Xiao Cheng's main purpose for coming back this time is to prepare for the imperial examination next spring."
"In my opinion, with my current level of knowledge, I won't make much progress or breakthroughs if I continue to stay in Qingzhou City. So, my suggestion is that our whole family should pack up and move to Kyoto first."
Hearing this, Lin Jinxiu couldn't help but frowned: "Are we leaving for Kyoto so soon?"
"Well, there are three advantages to doing this. First, it allows me to adapt to the climate and living environment there in advance. Second, I will have more time to arrange my schedule and won't be too rushed. Third, the capital is a place where culture and art gather, and various poetry conferences and literary salons are popular."
"As the spring exam is approaching, candidates from all over the country will arrive in the capital one after another. During this period, I have every opportunity to participate in these activities, exchange ideas with students from other places, and make friends with like-minded people. This will be of great benefit to his future growth and development."
Lin Jinxiu thought for a while after hearing this, then nodded in agreement.
"That's right. I agree with the proposal to go to Kyoto in advance, but my business here is a bit complicated and needs some time to arrange. How about this, the three of you take the rest of the family and go first, Madam Shen and I will stay behind to deal with the aftermath. After we finish dealing with things here, we will go to Kyoto to meet up with you."
"That's fine. I'll just take my brothers and sisters with me and leave the others to you. Also, when you leave, remember to find someone who knows how to travel with you. Otherwise, I won't feel comfortable with you all traveling together."
Lin Chuyi agreed with Lin Jinxiu's approach, but considering the dangers they might encounter when going out, he couldn't help but give them some advice.
Lin Jinxiu smiled brightly, "Don't worry, I would do the same without your reminder. It's a pity for my life."
Lin Chuyi was amused. "Okay, then it's settled. What do you two think?"
Lin Chuyi said the first sentence to Lin Jinxiu, and the second sentence to Lin Cheng and Lin Wuyou.
Lin Chuyi's original intention of doing this was for Lin Cheng's consideration. Lin Cheng understood it in his heart, and he also felt that going to Kyoto early was a good choice, so he had no objection. So he shook his head at Lin Chuyi.
When Lin Chu saw Lin Cheng expressed his opinion, he shifted his gaze to Lin Wuyou, but Lin Wuyou didn't care about it.