Though Zhang Shi had said only a single sentence, it contained all her bitterness and helplessness.
Zhang Gaqi's home was certainly good, with fine clothes, rich food, glory and wealth beyond measure, but in the end, it was not their own home.
"Big Brother, wherever you are is home. This place may be nice, but we're only guests here," Zhang Tuowei said to Zhang Chen in a crisp voice.
"Let's go." A smile touched Zhang Chen's lips. He took the bundle from Zhang Shi's hands and slowly walked into the distance.
They had not gone far when Zhang Gaqi, having heard that Zhang Chen's family was leaving, was already waiting before an arched gate. He had known Zhang Chen might take the Zhang Family's young and old away, but he had never imagined Zhang Chen would be so decisive, leaving with everyone the moment they met.
"Fourth Uncle Zhang."
Seeing Zhang Gaqi blocking the palace gate, Zhang Shi called out.
"Sister-in-law, you're leaving far too hastily." Zhang Gaqi sighed helplessly, his voice brimming with disappointment.
"Chen'er is the head of this household. We follow his decision. If he says we're moving, then we move." Zhang Shi smiled as she bowed to Zhang Gaqi. "Thank you, Fourth Uncle Zhang, for caring for our entire family these past four years. We are endlessly grateful and will surely repay you one day. Besides, though we are leaving the Zhang Family, our bond remains unbroken. We should visit each other often in the future."
Zhang Shi's words were pleasing, orderly, and well reasoned. She did not resemble an ignorant village woman in the slightest. Her speech was watertight, leaving Zhang Gaqi unable to say anything even if he had a thousand words to offer.
Zhang Gaqi looked toward Zhang Chen again. "Your family is