When we arrived at the residence of Zhang Wuya and her sister, we saw Zhang Wuya combing her hair in front of a bronze mirror. She had a few freshly picked flowers in her hair and her half-finished makeup already revealed a bit of girlish shyness. However, little Youniang was still immersed in the warmth of the quilt, in a deep dream, as if the whole world had nothing to do with her.

"Get up quickly, pack your bags, and we will set off immediately to return to Wuli Village."

Xu Liyun's words were filled with an unquestionable determination. She gently placed the wooden box containing the coins on the desk beside her.

Although Xiao Youniang heard her mother's voice, she pretended not to hear it. However, the "rustling" sound of the coins colliding with each other was like a spell, causing her to suddenly open her eyes and lose all sleepiness.

"Mom, are you counting money? I want to count with you!"

Her eyes sparkled with the curiosity and desire unique to a child.

"Change your clothes first. These accounts have not been handled for many days. I need to check them carefully."

Xu Liyun patted her head gently, her words full of tenderness and patience.

Soon, the accounts were checked and the income and expenditure were clear, accurate to the millimeter. The management ability of Ah Fu and Ah Wang was truly reassuring.

Compared to the busy Jinxiu Pavilion day and night, the pace of life here is more inclined towards tranquil dawns and long dusks.

Peng Xiaohai and Xiaoxi seemed a little at a loss in the yard. They could only pick up the broom and clean the courtyard carefully, waiting for new instructions.

"Xiao Hai, Xiao Xi, you two take a rest first. When the master comes back, we will go back to Wuli Village together."

Xu Liyun stood in the mirror-like courtyard, her eyes gentle and her voice full of anticipation.

Soon, Zhang Laoer came riding a sturdy black horse, the horse's hooves stepped on the ground, making a crisp sound, "Let's set off and return to the hometown that you miss so much."

In Wuli Village, hardworking villagers are busy in the rice fields. The calm water surface is occasionally rippling by the breeze. The sun rises in the east, and thousands of golden rays of light fall on the fields. All things wake up in the warm morning light, full of vitality.

“Grandpa, we are back!”

Little You Niang couldn't wait to jump off the carriage and ran towards the familiar old house, her laughter as clear as the singing of birds in the woods.

Xiao Qiu was about to go to the manor in the mountains. When she heard the call, she quickly responded: "Second Miss, the master is waiting for you in the manor!"

When everyone entered the house one after another, she greeted them one by one, with a clear voice: "Master, Madam, Miss, Miss, how is everything?"

"Let's go and see the new look of the villa."

Zhang Laoer led the way and has not returned for half a month. Leyuan Villa seems to have been enlightened by a fairy. There is a new atmosphere everywhere, and every brick and tile shines with a new luster.

The village gate was half-open, as if gently lifting the bride's veil to welcome the returning traveler.

Two loyal guard dogs, Little Black and Little Yellow, were lying lazily on the doorstep, enjoying the afternoon sunshine. When they heard the familiar footsteps, they immediately became alert, their tails wagging like flags fluttering in the wind, full of joy of reunion.

The young lady smiled like a flower, squatted down lightly, and gently stroked the heads of the two dogs with both hands, her tone full of love: "Little Black, Little Yellow, where is our Little Gray?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw a cat with dark fur sitting leisurely on the high eaves. Its eyes were flashing with mysterious light, as if it had already seen through everything.

Xiao Hui's posture is lazy yet proud. His body looks particularly soft in the sun, his fur exudes a soft luster, his black eyes are slightly tilted, and he looks down at the hustle and bustle below with a hint of arrogance, and he gently lets out a "meow~", as if answering his master's call.

The little girl looked up and saw that Xiao Hui's fluffy black paws looked even more warm and lovely in the sun. She couldn't help but call out, "Xiao Hui, come down and play with us!"

However, Little Gray still maintained his aloofness, just meowed twice and continued to enjoy his rooftop sunbath. His leisurely and contented look made people envious.

As you step into the villa, everything in front of you is eye-catching. A new pavilion stands in the middle of it, surrounded by flowers that are about to bloom. The air is filled with a faint floral fragrance, and you can almost hear their whispers.

On the left, the osmanthus tree has drooping leaves and exudes fragrance; on the right, the camphor tree stands upright and lush green, and every leaf seems to tell of the hard work and kindness of my grandfather when he planted the tree himself.

The stone path twists and turns. On the left, it leads to a large dining hall with curling smoke, where families gather. On the right is the well-organized dormitory area, where men's and women's dormitories face each other quietly, with separate public toilets and lightly closed wooden doors, ensuring the practicality of living while retaining elegance.

Continue walking along the stone path and you will pass by a busy clothing workshop where craftsmen are concentrating on sewing clothes. Turning the corner, you will see newly built vegetable greenhouses and rice fields, all green and lush, heralding the upcoming harvest.

In the middle of the courtyard, Jiang and Li were busy washing clothes. Their hearty laughter could be heard amid the splashing water. "Madam, Master, Miss, Miss, you are finally back!"

Then they asked about the old man's whereabouts with concern. "The old man went to the fields early in the morning to work. He said that this year's rice needs special care."

With warm expectations in their hearts, the family walked slowly along the stone path to the right, directly to the edge of the paddy field.

From afar, one could see Grandpa Zhang driving the old cow from Village Chief Zhang's family, working side by side with his neighbor Ding Yunfeng. The ten-acre paddy field was like a mirror, with the blue sky and white clouds reflected on it, gently swaying with their farming, presenting a vivid and harmonious scene, full of vitality and hope of life.

"grandfather!"

Xiao Youniang's voice, clear and full of surprise, penetrated the slightly cool morning air and made Mr. Zhang, who was sorting out his tools, turn around abruptly.

A warm smile instantly broke out on his face, and his wrinkles seemed to be filled with love and affection for his granddaughters.

"Youniang, Wuya, you're finally back! It's just right, we're going to plant rice this afternoon, let's go buy some herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers first."

There was a hint of urgency in Mr. Zhang's words, mixed with anticipation for the upcoming busy farming days.

In the brief family conversation, the changes in recent months were like a picture scroll, slowly unfolding in each other's hearts.

The two sisters of the Zhang family set out on a journey to buy supplies, while Zhang Laoer, the middle-aged man who always worked silently, began to prepare in advance to put on the spring battle robe for the rice fields full of hope.

Little Girl stood on the solid ridge of the field, her eyes gently sweeping over the newly planted rows of saplings and the unknown wild flowers dotted among them, and a trace of doubt couldn't help but arise in her heart.

"Grandpa, these tender saplings and those wild flowers swaying in the wind were all carefully selected by you from the back mountain step by step in the morning light, right?"

Her tone was full of admiration.

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