Chapter 241: Chapter 233: Road Trip
The next day, Tian Xinhua took his two younger brothers to visit some famous historical sites in Beijing. However, Tian Sisi did not join them. She had already visited these places and, given the scorching hot weather, she would rather stay in the cool backyard garden of Yun Mansion, sipping Qinglu and enjoying the fragrance of flowers.
After three years of recuperation, Mr. Yun’s health had fully recovered. The only change was that his figure had also become quite chubby, transforming the once ethereal and elegant Immortal Yun into a fat old man who was only a tad more handsome than an ordinary elder.
This time, Tian Sisi brought another type of nourishing wine for Mr. Yun, which was very suitable for the elderly. Drinking a small cup daily could help maintain robust health, and even lead to a longevity surpassing that of centenarians. The Old Man and several other elders, including He Xuewen, were also drinking this nourishing wine, which had been diluted with Jade Liquid for an enhanced effect.
"Grandpa Yun, this wine is another type of nourishing wine brewed by my Daddy. Just a small cup a day for you, Grandpa Luo, and Granny Niu to enjoy together!" Tian Sisi instructed Luo Datou to properly store the five jars of wine. In total, she brought eight jars this time: three for the Yang Family and five for Yun Mansion.
Mr. Yun sipped his Plum Blossom Dew with a smile, listening to the young girl’s words, "Here are three more jars of Qinglu, one jar of Magnolia Dew, and two jars of peach blossom dew. Make sure you don’t drink them all at once."
This time, apart from a few clothes and some food, the rest of their luggage consisted of these eleven jars of wine. Fortunately, they had transportation arranged from start to finish; otherwise, they would have been unable to carry all of it.
"Understood, I’ll definitely savor it. You’re becoming more and more of a chatterbox as you grow up, just like Datu," complained Mr. Yun, looking displeased. These days, what annoyed him the most was people telling him to eat less. It took him a great deal of effort finally to start enjoying his food, and now they were trying to limit his appetite.
Tian Sisi couldn’t help but laugh. Mr. Yun was now like a child being denied his snacks, full of grievance.
"Grandpa Yun, Grandpa Luo is only thinking of your best interests. Just look at your belly; it’s bigger than my aunt’s when she was three months pregnant. Being too fat can lead to many health problems. You need to control your food intake!"
"Alright, alright, so you want me to eat less, right? Later, could you tell Er Niu for me? Just say that I’ve decided to go vegetarian this month and ask her to cook less meat!"
Mr. Yun was so irritated by Tian Sisi’s words that he blurted out the idea of going vegetarian. Immediately after saying it, he regretted it, but Tian Sisi quickly took him up on it, saying cheerfully, "Grandpa Yun, you’re truly setting a great example for us. I’ll go and let Granny Niu know right away, so she can prepare vegetarian dishes for you this month."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Tian Sisi dashed off to inform Niu Erniu as if she feared Mr. Yun would have second thoughts. Mr. Yun was so exasperated by her that he turned to Luo Datou, who was laughing nonstop, and said irritably:
"I must say, you and your other half could really coordinate better. You share a bed at night, but you don’t seem to agree on things. One tells me to eat less, and the other cooks so much meat. How can I not be tempted to eat?"
Luo Datou was taken aback by Mr. Yun’s remarks, wondering how Sisi’s troublemaking became his fault.
After venting his complaints to Luo Datou, Mr. Yun felt a bit better and poured himself a cup of the newly obtained peach blossom dew, diluted with water. He took a small sip and savored the delightful taste. Satisfied, he nodded and finished the peach blossom dew in one gulp. After brewing another cup, he happily headed to his study.
Luo Datou shook his head with a smile. The Old Man was now as greedy as a child. Previously, he worried about him eating too little, and now he had to worry about him eating too much. Nevertheless, he still preferred Mr. Yun the way he was now—so what if he’s a bit chubby? As long as the Old Man was healthy, that’s all that mattered!
Three days later, Tian Xinhua, Tian Sisi, and the other two set out for Ulanqab. Ulanqab is what is now known as Jining City. Beijing is only about four to five hundred kilometers away from Ulanqab (later known as Jining), and Tian Xinhua planned to drive there himself. Taking the train would require multiple transfers, so driving there would be more convenient. Even if they were unfamiliar with the route, at most, it would only take a day to arrive.
Tian Sisi brought along more than a dozen jars of ordinary liquor, which she and Tian Xinhua had brewed together over the last few nights, producing over a thousand pounds, enough for Luo Datou to drink for several years. Tian Aiguo also enjoyed a drink or two, so she brought a few jars for him this time.
On the evening before departure, Luo Datou actually added another ten plus jars of liquor to the car, telling them to make a trip to ******** after they reached Jining, to deliver some liquor to his eldest son.
"Luo Grandpa, is your eldest son also in Inner Mongolia? What does he do? What’s his name?" Tian Sisi was hearing about Luo Datou’s son for the first time.
"His name is Luo Zhigang, he is the Commander of the Inner Mongolia Military Region." Niu Erniu said with a smile at her side.
"Wow, Grandpa Luo, you really kept it a secret! Your son is so impressive, truly from a family of military distinction!"
Tian Sisi did not skimp on the praise, making Luo Datou laugh with delight, his smile stretching ear to ear. He immediately patted his chest and told Tian Sisi that once in Inner Mongolia, she could roam freely. If anyone dared to offend them, she should just find his son, mention his old man’s name, and his son would surely stand up for them.
Mr. Yun looked at Luo Datou with disdain, his ears are too thin; this prankster is just waiting for you to say that!
Niu Erniu had prepared plenty of beef jerky, egg pancakes, tea eggs, and other snacks for their trip, along with preserved pickles and chili sauce, asking Tian Sisi to bring them to her eldest son.
The next day, bright and early, they set off from Yun Mansion. Breathing in the fresh morning air, listening to the crisp chirping of birds, and observing the lush green trees lining the streets, Tian Sisi felt as if she could fly. She hadn’t fulfilled her dream of a road trip in the 21st century of her previous life, yet here in the 1970s, it had become a reality.
"Brother Xin Hua, did you prepare enough gasoline?" Tian Sisi, now sitting in the passenger’s seat, switched from excitement to concern.
"It’s more than enough; it would even last us to Baotou."
"Brother Xin Hua, what if we break down on the way?" Tian Sisi thought of a serious issue. Now isn’t like her previous life—there was no calling for help. If the car broke down in the middle of nowhere, what would they do?
"Don’t worry, I know how to fix cars, and I’ve prepared all the tools," Tian Xinhua wasn’t worried at all.
"Brother Xin Hua, you’re amazing!" Tian Sisi looked up to the boy driving the car with admiration, making him quite proud.
"Brother Xin Hua, did you bring a map? We wouldn’t want to go in the wrong direction now, would we?" Tian Sisi remembered they didn’t have a GPS system—what if they accidentally ended up in Shanxi?
Tian Xinhua couldn’t help but laugh and cry at Tian Sisi’s barrage of questions today. Was she too excited? He slowed the car down, leaned closer, and whispered in Tian Sisi’s ear, "Brother Xin Hua has prepared everything, just sit tight, Ah Nan. If you keep on asking, I might have to kiss you!"
Tian Sisi was so startled that she immediately shut her mouth and sat up straight, her face flushed with embarrassment. She feared that Tian Xinhua, that guy, might actually lean in for a kiss—after all, Tian Qinghua and Hu Weixin were watching from behind!