The view from the top of Qingling Mountain, where the outline of the village was engraved deeply in his mind like a painting, became the starting point of his ideal.

Outside the tent, the night breeze was blowing gently, and the discussions were subtle but clearly audible. Every word of the conversation was clearly heard by everyone in the tent, like the whispers of the night, reminding everyone that time was running out.

The moment Xu Liyun stepped into the space, a sense of urgency prompted her to act quickly.

Her eyes scanned the neat and massive rows of bookshelves; every minute and every second seemed precious.

Although the books are organized into categories in an orderly manner, looking for specific information in such a vast ocean of knowledge is undoubtedly like looking for a needle in a haystack.

At this moment, her eyes caught sight of the computer screen that was glowing quietly in the corner. It was as if a ray of light illuminated the path of exploration. Her mind suddenly became clear and her pace quickened.

The screen lights up, and what comes into view is a panoramic view of the virtual library, and the inconspicuous search icon at the top of the screen seems like a door to a treasure trove of knowledge.

Her nimble fingers jumped across the keyboard as she slowly typed in the key words. At that moment, all the waiting and searching seemed to make sense.

As the screen scrolled quickly, precious information appeared before her eyes. She raised a satisfied smile and snapped her fingers confidently: "Done!"

She unearthed several recipes that might have been forgotten in the dust of history, and they shine with the light of hope like treasures.

She turned and looked at Zhang Laoer's focused figure. He was immersed in the thought of building the future of the village, and the lines under his hands seemed to be outlining a utopia.

Xu Liyun did not interrupt, but accompanied him quietly until he put down his pen. Then she spoke softly with a hint of amazement in her voice: "This is really a big project!"

"Well, the village is built and we can live comfortably."

Zhang Laoer's voice reveals his yearning for a better life in the future.

Xu Liyun's eyes flashed with a light of insight. She looked directly at Zhang Laoer, and her tone was full of unquestionable certainty: "Do you think that you said it was for our good life? Yes, that is one of the reasons. But now you are also very concerned about the land in the village, right?"

Faced with such directness, Zhang Laoer seemed a little embarrassed. He forced a smile and replied, "That's not the case."

The topic then turned to specific planning. Xu Liyun proposed planning residential areas in the north, reserving fertile farmland in the east, and the vacant land in the southwest would be the dream place for future commerce.

She also added: "And the road must be smooth to prevent the carriage from being too bumpy."

Zhang Laoer nodded repeatedly, appreciating this thoughtful suggestion.

However, Xu Liyun changed the subject and mentioned an important matter that had been overlooked: "Brother Xiuyan, you have missed an important matter."

"What's the matter?"

he asked doubtfully.

“They are so focused on planning the area that they forget about the little guys in our village.”

Xu Liyun's eyes were full of meaning.

Zhang Laoer immediately understood her intention and secretly thought about the plan of building a school.

He thought for a moment and said slowly, "Building a school? It's indeed a good idea. We can reserve a piece of land in the northeast corner, away from the hustle and bustle of the commercial district and close to the farmland. We can also build a practice farm in the future, killing two birds with one stone. But the teachers..."

Xu Liyun pretended to be mysterious, and there was a hint of cunning in her words: "It's far away in the sky, but it's right in front of us!"

Zhang Laoer guessed in surprise: "You're coming?"

Xu Liyun pretended to be unhappy and asked, "Why, I can't do it?"

Although she has never thought about teaching, it does not mean that she is incapable of doing so.

Zhang Laoer's unintentional questioning seemed to touch her sensitive nerves.

Zhang Laoer hurriedly clarified, his words full of praise: "No, no, no, my wife is the most capable, why not."

He quickly calculated in his mind that Xu Liyun was indeed not the forerunner of the Four Books and Five Classics in the education system of his time, but he could not say this out loud.

Xu Liyun naturally noticed Zhang Laoer's concerns, so she had another candidate in mind.

"You mean Big Brother! Is his body OK?"

Zhang Laoer had some concerns.

"Simple literacy teaching shouldn't be a problem."

Xu Liyun explained that she checked her eldest brother's pulse regularly and learned that his health had improved.

"Well, he'll be happy to do that."

For the eldest brother Zhang, the opportunity to teach and preach in the village is something he is more than happy about, it is something he has been longing for.

However, this proposal did not please Zhang's eldest sister-in-law.

Children are naughty by nature. Having your own children is already a headache, let alone children from a whole village.

The worry made this usually quiet woman unable to help but speak out in opposition.

"Teaching is so tiring, and there are so many children in the village. How can your body bear it?"

Faced with their sister-in-law's concerns, Zhang Laoer and Xu Liyun looked at each other, not knowing how to respond for a moment. It seemed that any explanation was not appropriate.

In the end, they tacitly decided that this problem had to be solved by them as a couple.

"Teaching to read is not that hard. Besides, my body is much stronger than before."

Zhang Lao Da tried to comfort his wife, but when he saw that she wanted to say something else, he quickly said, "The doctor is here, listen to him."

In this way, the problem was cleverly pushed back to their side.

Xu Liyun agreed with a hint of embarrassment: "Brother's health is indeed much better than before."

Mrs. Zhang was relieved when she heard this, but she still had some concerns: "The doctor said so, but I'm still a little worried."

Xu Liyun had no choice but to adopt a delaying tactic: "There is no rush for this matter. The school has not even been decided yet. Once the school is built and my brother is well again, it won't be too late to discuss it then."

Upon hearing this, Boss Zhang immediately agreed: "Okay!"

The illness gave him his own understanding of medical principles. He knew that as long as he took good care of himself, there would be nothing wrong with his body.

When the news of the decision to move back to the village came, every household began to pack their bags busily the next morning. Just like when they came, they set out on the journey back home with expectations and hopes for the future.

In this back and forth, everyone's mood seemed to have experienced the change of four seasons. From the uneasiness they felt when they set out on the journey, it was like dark clouds covering the sun. The unknown fear was like a beast in the dark night that could devour them at any time. On the way back, the relief of surviving the disaster was like the first ray of sunshine at dawn, warm and bright, illuminating the haze in everyone's heart. The longing for a new life in the future was like a flower in bud, full of vitality and hope.

Under the guidance of Zhang Laoer's careful and meticulous planning, Guo Lao proposed a specific implementation plan after careful consideration. He suggested that each family's tents be closely connected and as close as possible to the east side of the village, which is sheltered from the wind and faces the sun, which is conducive to keeping warm and making full use of sunlight.

The open space in the north is reserved to carry the hopes and dreams of the future - it is a new piece of land belonging to the village, waiting for future buildings to rise from the ground.

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