Chapter 723: This Son Was Raised for Nothing

"I’m in no hurry to go home." Qin Wenhao still had a lot to do that afternoon.

For instance, he saw that their supply of firewood and coal was running low.

He had to arrange for someone to bring some more over.

Other things were running low as well.

Fu Mingxue chose that moment to speak up. "I can’t go to the Qin Family Mansion this afternoon either. I have to make a trip to the research institute in a little while."

Hearing this, Mrs. Fu couldn’t help but look over at her.

"You just got back. Aren’t you going to rest at all?"

"I have to take some things to the research institute, and it can’t wait. Besides, I didn’t do anything else on the train these past few days. Wasn’t that rest enough?"

"Also, if I’m not back for dinner, don’t wait for me. I’ll eat at the institute."

Mrs. Fu was speechless.

’She just got back! How is she going off to work again already?’

"All right."

After playing with her son and daughter for a little while, Fu Mingxue went into her room, grabbed a few things, and left on her bicycle.

Mrs. Qin came over that afternoon and was surprised to see Qin Wenhao moving firewood.

"Qin Wenhao, you’re back in Beijing? When did you get back?"

"This morning," Qin Wenhao replied.

Mrs. Qin was at a loss for words.

’So, my son gets back this morning and doesn’t even plan to come home in the afternoon to let his parents know?’

’Honestly, what’s the use of having a son?’

"Where’s Mingxue? Did she come back to Beijing with you?"

"We came back together, but she went to the research institute."

Qin Wenhao’s words made Mrs. Qin’s heart ache for her daughter-in-law.

"Is her work really that demanding? She should at least take half a day off to rest!"

Qin Wenhao didn’t answer.

He just kept moving the firewood.

Just then, Mrs. Fu came out of the kitchen.

"You’re here just in time! Wenhao brought back lots of things. Have him take some over to your place in a bit."

"Oh, you don’t have to give us—"

Mrs. Qin started to refuse. After all, the Qin family wasn’t short on anything.

"He bought two of everything. If you don’t take a share, how are we supposed to get through it all?"

"Well, all right then! What all did he buy?" Mrs. Qin asked, her curiosity piqued.

Mrs. Fu pointed to the pile that had been divided up. "It’s all very good stuff."

Mrs. Qin walked over.

She was a little surprised when she saw all the wild-foraged goods.

’This will last us for a long time!’

After he finished moving the firewood, Qin Wenhao loaded the goods onto a tricycle and delivered them to the Qin family’s home.

Mr. Qin wasn’t home, but Old Mrs. Qin was there.

Granny Qin was overjoyed to see her favorite grandson had returned.

"Grandma, how have you been feeling?"

"I’m doing great! Oh, right, where’s Mingxue? Didn’t she come back with you?"

"She had some business at the research institute. She’ll come see you when she’s free, Grandma."

Granny Qin was surprised that her granddaughter-in-law had gone back to work so soon after returning.

"Mingxue works so hard! You’d better treat her right."

Qin Wenhao was baffled.

’When have I ever not treated her well?’

"It’s good you two are back. Wenshu’s wedding is coming up soon, so your timing is perfect. It’s a shame Wen Ying doesn’t have time. If she could come back too, that would be even better—"

Qin Wenhao interrupted his grandmother. "She’s coming home for the New Year this year too. She’ll probably arrive tomorrow or the day after."

Granny Qin was surprised to hear this, but her surprise quickly turned to delight.

"Wen Ying is really coming home for the New Year?"

Qin Wenhao nodded. "That’s right. She told Mingxue."

"Oh, that’s wonderful! Now the whole family will be together." Granny Qin was truly delighted.

With her grandson’s wedding this year, members from every branch of the family had been returning home one after another.