Ye Yuan knew very well.
After returning from Nanji, he would have to begin the pre-New Year fishing season.
That meant there would be no one on the island to look after little Niuniu.
So before leaving for Nanji this time, he could only send the little girl back to the Blue Island family home.
The little girl was obviously unhappy with that decision.
But Ye Hui, as her older sister, wholeheartedly approved.
Niuniu had not given him a pleasant look the entire way.
It was not until she saw Ai Niu standing at the door with their grandmother that the little girl finally smiled.
"Xiao Yuan, you're leaving already? Won't you stay the night?"
When Mother Ye heard that Ye Yuan was leaving right away, she asked worriedly.
"The awards are being handed out tomorrow morning. I can't be late, can I?
"I'll get to Nanji tonight and just find a hotel to stay in."
Ye Yuan knew his mother was worried about the dangers of driving at night.
"Mm! Mm! That's a major event, so don't be late.
"But be careful on the road too. It's already afternoon, and it'll take you at least four hours to reach Nanji.
"You knew you were going somewhere so far away, yet you didn't leave earlier."
Mother Ye complained with her mouth, but her face was blooming with joy.
Her son was going to receive an honor. What mother would not be happy about that?
After chatting with his mother for a few more minutes at the door, Ye Yuan finally got back into the car and drove toward Nanji.
The journey passed without incident, and Ye Yuan arrived in Nanji City just before seven that evening.
He found a hotel close to where the awards ceremony would be held the