Travel back to the 80s to farm

One day, Tao Huimin and Shen Changrong had an argument over some trivial matters, and she was very unhappy. She returned to her room angrily, started to pack her luggage, and decided to stay with her daughter Shen Jing for a while to relax.

Shen Jing was very surprised to see her mother coming to her house with luggage. She hurriedly went to greet her and asked with concern: "Mom, why are you here? And you are carrying so many things."

Tao Huimin sighed and said, "Hey, I had a fight with your dad, and I'm really upset. I want to go out and have some peace and quiet."

Shen Jing couldn't help but frowned after hearing this, and asked worriedly: "Mom, you and Dad are so old, why are you still so angry? Is there anything that can't be discussed properly?"

Tao Huimin shook her head and said helplessly: "Your father has that kind of temper, and there's nothing I can do about it. We had a pretty fierce argument this time, and I really couldn't stand it, so I came to you."

Shen Jing felt very distressed when she saw her mother's tired look. She quickly pulled her mother to sit down and comforted her: "Mom, don't be sad. Stay here with me first and have a good rest for a few days. When you two have calmed down, go back and have a good discussion. There is no such thing as not quarreling between husband and wife. The key is to understand and tolerate each other."

Tao Huimin nodded and said gratefully: "Thank you, Jingjing. You are really sensible!"

Shen Jing raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a sly smile, and said softly: "Hey, Mom, how about I take you to Erya's farm? I heard that there are all kinds of tourism-themed facilities there, and I guarantee you will have fun!" As she spoke, she gestured with her hands and feet, as if she had already seen the scene of her mother having fun on the farm.

However, Tao Huimin seemed a little exhausted. She frowned slightly and replied, "Jingjing, Mom is a little tired and wants to rest for a while." After that, she slowly turned around and walked upstairs.

Shen Jing felt distressed when she saw her mother's slightly tired figure, but she still forced herself to cheer up and reminded her with a smile: "Mom, the weather is too hot, remember to turn on the electric fan! It will be cooler." After getting her mother's nod in response, Shen Jing let her go upstairs to rest with peace of mind.

After Tao Huimin went upstairs, Shen Jing decided to go to Miao Chunnian to buy some fresh and delicious big watermelons to cool down. Thinking of the sweet and juicy watermelons, Shen Jing couldn't help but salivate, and his steps became lighter.

Miao Chunnian's melon shed is located at the edge of his melon field. This simple shed is in sharp contrast to the green melon field, but it carries Miao Chunnian's determination and perseverance to protect the fruits of his labor. Because he was worried that someone would steal these sweet and delicious watermelons, he chose to stay here day and night, treating it as a temporary residence and preparing all kinds of daily necessities.

At this time, a passing villager was attracted by the green and walked straight to the melon shed. Looking at the big round watermelons on the ground, he picked up one and tapped it gently, making a crisp sound. "Brother Chunnian, how are the watermelons this year?" The villager asked curiously.

Miao Chunnian replied with a smile on his face: "Hey! The watermelons this year are really delicious, all of them are big and sweet!" After that, he picked up the kitchen knife beside him, cut off a small piece and handed it to the villager, asking him to taste it.

The villager was not shy at all. He took the watermelon and took a bite. His eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly, praising it: "Well, it's really delicious! It tastes really good!"

Hearing such comments, Miao Chunnian was so happy that his smile became even brighter. He invited enthusiastically: "Then do you want to take a bag back home? I guarantee that your family will also be happy and satisfied with the food!"

The villager scratched his head and smiled innocently: "Hey, then let's take three first. The melons are guaranteed to be sweet. I'll come back for more after I finish eating them!" After saying that, he took out some change from his pocket and handed it to Miao Chunnian.

At this time, a figure wearing a straw hat was walking slowly towards them. Miao Chunnian looked up and recognized the person at a glance as Shen Jing, who was well-known in the village. So he quickly put down the scale in his hand and walked forward with a smile on his face: "Hey, isn't this Mr. Shen? What brings you here? Welcome, welcome!"

Shen Jing raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile: "Haha, Miao Chunnian, please don't call me that, it's embarrassing. I asked all the way here today, thinking of buying some watermelons to take home to cool down. You have to help me pick them carefully!"

Miao Chunnian nodded repeatedly and said, "Of course, don't worry, Boss Shen! Please wait a moment, I will weigh the watermelons of this fellow villager first, and then come to help you choose." As he said that, he turned on the electric fan next to him and warmly invited Shen Jing to sit down and rest, "Boss Shen, please sit here and cool down first, it's really too hot today."

Shen Jing waved her hand, indicating that she was not in a hurry: "Okay, you go ahead and do your thing, I'm not in a hurry." Then she found a shady place to sit down and waited quietly.

Miao Chunnian quickly weighed the watermelons and said to Shen Jing with a smile, "Boss Shen, what kind of watermelon do you want? My watermelons are guaranteed to be big and sweet!"

Shen Jing stood up, walked to the melon pile, and carefully selected them. She picked up a watermelon, knocked it, listened to the sound, and carefully looked at the skin. Miao Chunnian enthusiastically introduced it: "How about this one? The texture is clear and the sound is crisp. It must be very sweet!"

Shen Jing shook her head and changed to another one. Miao Chunnian continued to recommend: "How about this one? This one is big and the color is beautiful." Shen Jing was still not satisfied.

Miao Chunnian asked doubtfully: "Boss Shen, what kind of watermelon do you want?"

Shen Jing smiled and said, "I want a most special watermelon, one that will make my mother happy."

Miao Chunnian understood. He walked into the melon shed, took out a watermelon with a strange shape, and said, "Boss Shen, what do you think of this? This watermelon looks like a smiling face. I think it can bring happiness to people."

Shen Jing's eyes lit up and she said, "This is great! I'll take it! Pick a few more watermelons for me and bring them to me when you're free!"

Miao Chunnian packed the watermelons and handed them to Shen Jing, saying, "Boss Shen, you are such a filial child. I hope this watermelon will make your mother happy. I will pick the remaining watermelons in the evening and send them to you!"

Shen Jing nodded, paid the money, and left with the watermelon. She thought to herself: Mom will definitely like this special watermelon.

After returning home, she found her mother had fallen asleep. She walked into the room quietly, covered her mother with a thin blanket, and then went downstairs to wash the watermelon.

Soon, Tao Huimin woke up. Shen Jing heard the noise and ran upstairs, "Mom, you're awake, come and see the watermelon I bought for you. It will definitely make you happy after you see it!"

Tao Huimin went downstairs and saw a watermelon with a smiling face on the table. She smiled and said, "Jingjing, why does the watermelon you bought have a smiling face?"

Shen Jing smiled and asked, "How is it, Mom? Is this watermelon I bought thoughtfully?"

Tao Huimin looked at it carefully for a while and joked, "I am happy, but can such a strange watermelon be delicious?"

Shen Jing smiled and said, "I don't know. You'll know after you cut it!" So Shen Jing cut the watermelon and gave a piece to Tao Huimin.

The mother and daughter sat on the sofa, eating watermelon and chatting, the atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious.

After eating the watermelon, Shen Jing suggested, "Mom, why don't we go to Erya's farm now? The environment there is good and it's cool."

Tao Huimin nodded and said, "Okay, let's see if there are any fresh vegetables we can buy." So, the mother and daughter set off for the farm together.