147: Back in Yanjing, I'll bring back local specialties for Yang Mi's parents!

Happy times are always short, and the 15th day of the first lunar month soon arrived.

After the Lantern Festival, Yang Mi and Chen Le were heading back to Yanjing.

Mainly because Yang Mi had to return to film her scenes.

Her Film Crew had already resumed work a few days ago; she was only able to stay until now because she had asked the director for a few extra days off.

Playing for so long made Yang Mi feel uneasy, and she kept thinking about returning to work.

In contrast, Chen Le wasn't in such a hurry; after all, starting the new movie wasn't urgent for these few days.

That day, Father Chen and Mother Chen were preparing local food specialties for Chen Le and Yang Mi to take to Yanjing.

"Little Le, remember to take these things when you leave tomorrow and give them to Mi Mi's family." Mother Chen looked at Chen Le, pointing at the local specialties packed in snakeskin bags on the ground, and instructed him.

"I know, Mom, I'll take them tomorrow." Chen Le nodded.

Chen Le didn't refuse; being so far from home and only returning once a year, bringing some hometown specialties could satisfy their cravings.

Although with his current net worth, even if he didn't go out to venture, he wouldn't be able to spend it all in this lifetime.

But he was still young; how could he not go out and venture?

"Alright, as long as you remember. These things are all homemade, definitely better than what's sold outside. Eat at restaurants less when you're away, cook for yourself—it's healthier." Mother Chen nagged for a bit.

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Chen Le's face.

If this were his past self at this time in his previous life, he might have been impatient.

But now he never tired of hearing it; one shouldn't wait until parents are old to start cherishing them.

The next day, the two of them woke up early to catch the train.

"Little Le, Mi Mi, stay safe on the road!" Mother Chen and Father Chen shouted as they watched the two of them get into a taxi.

"We know, Mom!" Chen Le stuck his hand out the window, waved, and shouted.

They now needed to take the train from the county station to the city, and then take a direct flight to Yanjing.

After a bumpy journey, they finally returned to Yanjing in the afternoon.

Getting off the plane, Chen Le carried the heavy luggage and walked out of the airport with some effort.

Yang Mi helped on the side, also carrying quite a few things in her hands.

"Mi Mi, these things are a bit much! Are you tired carrying them? How about I take them?" Chen Le saw Yang Mi's strained expression, stopped, and asked with concern.

"No need, it's just a few steps. We'll just take a taxi back in a bit." Yang Mi shook her head, not accepting Chen Le's help.

Although these things were a bit heavy for her, it wasn't like she couldn't carry them.

Besides, Chen Le already had plenty in his hands; any more would be too exhausting.

"Alright, Mi Mi, if you can't carry them anymore, just tell me." Chen Le nodded.

Subsequently, they left the airport and hailed a taxi.

Yang Mi didn't say she was tired during this stretch, but as soon as she got in the car, she rubbed her somewhat sore arms.

"Mi Mi, are you lacking exercise? I feel like we should exercise more. If we film every day without exercising, it's not good for our health." Chen Le looked at Yang Mi and chuckled.

Hearing this, Yang Mi rolled her eyes: "Where would I find the time to exercise? If you're counting on me to exercise, you might as well do it yourself; you have much more time than I do."

"Fine, I'll start exercising this year." Chen Le nodded.

He indeed had such plans; he wasn't short on money now, but he had to plan for his health.

In his previous life, he suffered from middle-age weight gain; now that he had a second chance, he certainly couldn't continue like that.

Not only that, he had to change whatever bad habits he could from his previous life.

Soon, they arrived back at their home.

After moving all the things they brought back inside, Chen Le sat on the sofa, somewhat out of breath.

His body was still a bit weak; doing just a bit of work made him this tired.

"Mi Mi, let's go to your parents' place later. We'll bring the local specialties over and eat there while we're at it, so we don't have to cook ourselves." Chen Le said.

Hearing Chen Le's words, Yang Mi nodded.

"Okay, sit for a while, I'll take the things out."

Then Yang Mi took out the local specialties they had brought back.

These things were all pre-packed, and before packing, Mother Chen had specifically used a separate bag for the portion intended for her parents.

After taking out the local specialties, Yang Mi took out her phone and called her parents.

On the other side, upon receiving Yang Mi's call, Yang Father and Mother were very happy.

"Dad! Mom! I'm back in Yanjing, I'll be home in a bit!"

Yang Mi's voice rang out, and hearing it, the two elders were very happy.

"Just in time, we've finished cooking the food!" Father Yang said with a smile.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Le and Yang Mi took a taxi towards the Father-in-law's house.

Arriving at the Father-in-law's house, Yang Father and Mother were already waiting at the door.

Upon hearing that Yang Mi and Chen Le had returned to Yanjing, the couple was very happy.

Not only did they cook a few extra dishes, but Father Chen also took out the wine he had been treasuring for a long time.

He was ready to drink with Chen Le until they both were drunk.

"Uncle, Aunt, these are the local specialties my parents asked us to bring; they are all handmade at home." Chen Le showed the large bag in his hand to Yang Father and Mother.

Seeing so many things, Mother Yang spoke in surprise: "Oh my, why did you bring so much? Are these all local specialties?"

Mother Yang looked at the local specialties in the bag with great curiosity.

"Yes, these are all our local vegetables, Cured meat, and such, as well as our local Rice wine." Chen Le nodded with a smile, giving a rough description of the items.

"Rice wine?" Hearing about the Rice wine, Father Yang immediately perked up.

"You drunkard, you perk up as soon as you hear about alcohol." Mother Yang looked at Father Yang, quite helpless.

"Hey, this is my only hobby. I don't get rowdy when I drink, so drinking shouldn't be a problem, right?" Father Yang said with a bitter face.

"You don't get rowdy? Last time you dragged Little Le and wanted to become Sworn brothers." Mother Yang gave him a sharp look.

Hearing this, Father Yang's toes curled in embarrassment.

"Hey, that was an accident, don't mention it." Father Yang felt like he was losing face.

"It's okay, Aunt. After Uncle finishes this Rice wine, I guarantee he won't make a sound; the effect will pass as soon as the wind blows." Chen Le said with a smile.

"Really? Is Rice wine that powerful?" Mother Yang was a bit skeptical.

They had Rice wine at home too, but it wasn't as potent as Chen Le described.

"Really." Chen Le nodded.

Seeing this, Mother Yang chose to believe him.

"Alright, let's go eat first; the food is getting cold."

After saying that, they went inside.

At the dining table, Mother Yang asked Yang Mi how her stay at Chen Le's house was while putting food on her plate.

"It was very good; his father and mother both like me." Yang Mi said with a blush.

"It's good that they like you. Did they say anything about when you two are getting married?" Mother Yang asked with a smile.

"No, they didn't." Yang Mi felt too shy hearing her mom's words.

Talking about this in front of Chen Le made her not know what to say.