The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead-Chapter 388 - 377: Celebrating New Year

Lu Jingqiu had learned to drive in her previous life, but now she still didn’t dare to reveal that. Instead, it was Shen Mu and Shang Ze, who were pulling their second cousin to learn how to drive.

The second cousin laughed and said, "I know how to drive, but I don’t have the time to teach you guys. I need to make a trip to Yangcheng City soon, but I can talk to Gao Da for you. Everyone in their motor team knows how to drive. When the time comes, you can go there to learn."

Shen Mu felt it was a good plan, and was about to nod in agreement when Grandpa suddenly smiled and said, "Why go so far? Don’t we have someone ready at home?"

The others looked at the old man in surprise, and Shen Mu glanced at the tricycle motorbike before looking at Grandpa Jiang, as if he had realized something, he hurriedly asked, "Old man, do you know how to drive?"

The old man haughtily humphed to show his attitude.

The group burst into laughter instantly.

To prove his prowess, the old man drove the new car, with the second cousin in the passenger seat, and Shen Mu and Shang Ze in the back, all of them tense as they watched Grandpa Jiang start the car.

The car jerked forward suddenly, nearly causing them all to scream in fright.

Luckily, everything afterwards was smooth, and the drive on the road was very steady.

However, Grandpa Jiang had only previously driven large trucks, and on the battlefield at that, which were especially fierce.

But his driving skills were unquestionable.

In the following days, after school, Shen Mu and Shang Ze would grab Grandpa Jiang to teach them how to drive.

Occasionally, Lu Jingqiu would also sit on top and watch.

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That day the sky turned gloomy, and it began to snow before noon.

It was rare for their city to see such heavy snow.

It snowed all day, and the students were very excited while at school.

Especially those from the north, since they hardly ever saw snow in this area.

In the afternoon, when school was dismissed, she thought that Shen Mu and Shang Ze wouldn’t come.

But the two of them braved the snow to get there.

On the way, Shen Mu said, "It’s a pity we’re not proficient at driving yet, otherwise we could have driven to school, without fear of the wind and snow."

Lu Jingqiu said, "Riding a motorbike is already quite showy, and you still want to drive a car?"

Shang Ze said, "We’re not considered showy right now. There are three or four tricycles at our school, and there are also small cars for picking up and dropping off people."

Luo Xinyue said, "Your Politics and Law University is really different, with so many rich kids."

Shen Mu chuckled, not saying that Gao Shu also had a motorbike, which was much more fashionable than their almost obsolescent one, the latest model from the last two years.

In another month, it would be the New Year.

It was time to discuss the New Year plans, and Lu Jingqiu asked Grandpa for his opinion.

Grandpa said, "The child is still too young; let’s not make a fuss. It’s enough for Nanzhou to come back. I’m the same wherever I am, and the team will not skimp on welfare and care. With you all looking after me outside, you’ll also save the team a lot of trouble. The only thing is this year, I don’t know if your father has a vacation. If he does, he could come back and spend a reunion New Year with you."

"Grandpa, I’m okay. Dad and I talk on the phone a lot."

But talking on the phone is not as good as meeting in person.

Of course, whether Dad could come back would depend on his vacation schedule.

Lu Jingqiu had drawn an illustration about folk mythology these days.

It was published in the West City Daily News, and a printing factory took a liking to it. As they approached the end of the year, they printed a lot of calendars.

Currently collecting illustrations for these kinds of myths.

They’re rather scarce, hoping Lu Jingqiu can provide thirteen in the same style, each compensated with five dollars.

Lu Jingqiu readily agreed, assuring completion within half a month.

Lu Jingqiu drew Nvwa, Hou Yi shooting the sun, Pangu creating heaven and earth, Gonggong crashing into Mount Buzhou, and other familiar myths.

When submitting the work, the printing factory manager praised him repeatedly.

The publishing house got wind of this, and Zhang Miao came to her with a printed calendar, saying, "Jingqiu, the version you painted is really good. Chief Editor Yang said your version is great, and they plan to print a book of mythological stories next year. You should get involved then."

"Sure, is the office moving tomorrow?"

"Sigh, who knows? The progress of the building is slow; they’re busy with constructing a cinema now. I think it’ll be the year after next."

"The people in the office have been working hard."

"It’s alright. But these past few years, our publishing house’s reputation has been good; we’ve published many classics, and you’ve contributed the most. The office said they want to publish more folk tales next year; they’re discussing manuscripts right now. You and Xinyue will be busy next year."

"Fine by me, just give a heads up when needed."

"How are you two managing, with schooling, work, and taking care of the child? It must be tiring. I can relate deeply; my kid is just over a year old. It was alright before he could walk, but now that he can, it’s even more tiring."

"It is quite tiring. Ever since we had the child, I haven’t had a full night’s sleep."

"Didn’t you hire a nanny? Doesn’t she help watch over the child at night?"

"Xinyue helps look after her. My nanny doesn’t stay overnight; she’s from this city and has a child of her own."

"Then I suggest you find someone to watch over at night, or else you’ll wear yourself out. Staying up late is the worst for women."

Lu Jingqiu laughed and said, "It’s okay. Sometimes Aunt Zhang helps out for a couple of nights, but it’s harder for me when the baby doesn’t breastfeed at night."

"It’s almost six months now, right? It’ll pass quickly. In another two or three months, you can wean the child off. Then they’ll wake up less at night."

"Oh." Lu Jingqiu, having no experience, talked with Zhang Miao about a lot of parenting knowledge.

Before they knew it, the winter vacation arrived, and Lu Jingqiu had also given Big Sister Erping a holiday.

After paying her salary, she also gave her a can of malted milk to take back for her children, a nice treat to add to their diet.

Big Sister Erping was quite satisfied here, only needing to take care of the child every day, without being asked to cook or wash diapers. Of course, she wasn’t the lazy type; she was quite diligent when there was nothing else to do.

So everyone saw this and were particularly pleased with her.

After his holiday began, Shen Mu stayed here for a day, and then took a bus back to the Capital City.

Lu Jingqiu developed some photos she had taken of Xiao Cheng ahead of time and gave them to Shen Mu to take back to his mother, while also preparing a bag of New Year gifts for her.

Knowing he would be embarrassed to accept too much, she dared not prepare a lot.

Lu Jingqiu also called her father, who said that he had a week off this year and would be coming back.

She also called Shen Manman to ask if she wanted to come home for the New Year, and Shen Manman replied that she could come back for a few days around the twenty-eighth, which made Lu Jingqiu very happy, and she began to prepare for the New Year’s goods.

Over at the Xue family, Xue Jianian would not be returning to Yangcheng City this year either, because Wei Jincheng had gone back to Yangcheng City with his second cousin these past few days to pick up the two elders.

Xue Jianian has been rather busy these days, stocking up the grain and oil shop and attending to the business of the lamb soup shop. They decided that the lamb soup shop would start their holiday on the twenty-eighth of the lunar month.

They would reopen on the tenth day of the New Year’s first month, as money can’t be earned endlessly, and they don’t want to overwork themselves.

In West City, preparing for the New Year’s goods was more convenient. They didn’t need to queue up at the farmers’ market, but could directly ask Niannian, who had access to all kinds of goods.