The noisy year of 1987 passed quickly, and 1988 arrived quietly.

In the season of renewal, Bonnie and her parents plant vegetables in their courtyard house, an essential annual activity.

"Father and Mother, the planting here is finished. At the current temperature, the seedlings will sprout in three to five days."

"Pretty much. The weather has been good this year, with plenty of rain. It looks like it's going to be a good year."

"That's right, 88 is awesome!"

Bonnie was nowhere to be found, and before we knew it, the 1990s were almost here.

She can't remember much from the past, and it's impossible that anything earth-shattering happened in the 1990s, nor does she know anything special about this era.

Bonnie often doesn't feel like she has a special destiny, because her life in this world is full of memories.

"Go ahead and make money. If everyone gets rich, the farmers can live a better life and suffer less."

Bonnie's dad glanced at the not-so-blue sky and thought he was longing for the blue skies of the islands.

"Dad, are you homesick?"

"Hmm, I'd like to think of an island, the sea breeze, and seaweed houses."

"Then in a few days, I'll take some time off and go back with you for a few days?"

Bonnie knew that her parents would eventually return to the island, which was their home.

"Okay, let's go back and stay for a while, and then come back."

Bonnie's dad's smile brightened considerably; he genuinely wanted to go home and visit.

"Yes, go back and visit, and also visit your grandpa and grandma."

Bao Ni's mother actually wanted to go back, and it was fine for her to stay here, but she still missed her seaweed house and her little courtyard.

The decision was made. Bonnie told her uncle and the others, and her uncle also wanted to go back and visit. Now that Lin Nan was able to run the small restaurant on his own, they had no plans to expand.

"Big brother, we're also planning to go back to the island to retire!"

"Uncle, are you serious?"

Bonnie looked at her rather young uncle with disbelief.

"Baoni, your uncle left the island to work thanks to you, and more than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. Now, Lin Jiang and the others have all achieved a certain level of success, and even Lin Feng is married and has a family. I've fulfilled my responsibilities. As for the next generation of children and grandchildren, that's their parents' responsibility."

Over the years, your uncle has gotten tired of flipping the wok; his arms are worn out. Your aunt and I used to see each other very little, and now she's been traveling with me. We're tired and want to go back.”

Uncle Lin thought it through very clearly. He felt that he and his wife were the ones who would support each other for life, and that the children were just passersby.

Now that Lin Nan has established himself here, obtained a Beijing residency permit, and has the ability to support his family, he can finally let go. Lin Jiang graduated from junior college and was assigned to a government department near his home; his wife also has a stable job. Lin Feng graduated from military medical university and now works at the military hospital at Lin Bo's naval base; he also has his own little family, and he and his wife can retire and return to their island to enjoy their later years.

"Your uncle and I have discussed it and decided to go back to the island to retire, grow some vegetables, be self-sufficient, and truly live a few good years."

My aunt looked very happy; she felt that nowhere was as good as her own home.

“Bonnie, your uncle and the others have gone back too, so your mother and I will go back as well. In the future, if we miss you, we will come back to stay for a while. Your father and I are still in good health, so we can make a few more trips.”

"Yes, and your third uncle and aunt are also on the island, keeping each other company. When you have time, come back and visit. We still love the island, the seaweed houses, and the sound of the waves."

Bonnie's parents were also very excited. It's so good to be home!

The uncle and aunt were also happy. Over the years, they had saved a lot of money, distributed some to their three sons, and kept enough for their own retirement. They would go back to grow vegetables and raise chickens, and live a wonderful life.

Because her uncle and aunt were there to keep her company, Bao Ni didn't take leave to see her parents off. She bought sleeper tickets and mailed some commonly used items back home.

"Father, Mother, Uncle, Aunt, please be careful. Come back when you've had enough of staying at home. Live comfortably, don't make things difficult for yourselves."

"Okay, let's go back. We're not that old yet."

The uncle waved his hand, signaling Bonnie to leave.

"Alright, put your hand down. Don't you know what's wrong with your hand?"

"It's okay, I just can't flip the wok anymore, but I can still live a normal life."

Bonnie's parents knew about their brother's situation; it was all for the sake of making a living.

With her parents gone, Bonnie felt the house was too quiet and wasn't used to it.

"Honey, I've applied to the logistics department. With my current rank, I can apply to become a domestic worker."

"That's fine too. I really don't want to cook, and I don't know how to cook. You'll just have to go through all that trouble."

Bonnie understood that her parents had already done their best to stay with her for the past few years; they were used to falling asleep to the sound of the waves.

The housekeeper arrived quickly; she was a woman in her fifties who didn't seem very talkative. She cooked a meal that tasted quite good.

From then on, Sister Ye became a member of Bao Ni's family. One was quiet and reserved, while the other had few family members, few chores, and liked to do chores. They were a perfect match, really.

"Mom, I'm home."

I rushed home as soon as I got a holiday in June.

"Go take a shower, it's so hot today. Sanqi and the others have exams coming up soon, I wonder if it will be cooler during those days."

"It looks a bit risky; the temperature this year is higher than in previous years."

Liu Jiu went upstairs to wash up, and her clothes were all damp.

"Mom, Mu Nanfang said he'll be back in August, and I submitted my marriage application yesterday."

"He wrote a letter?"

"Yes, I received it a few days ago."

Liu Jiu was overjoyed; after more than two years away, she was finally coming back. She wondered how her studies were going, as there were many computer-related questions she didn't know.

Even if Liu Jiu is happy inside, she won't show it too obviously on her face.

"Okay, Mom understands. Our Liu Jiu has grown up and is about to enter the next stage of life. Congratulations, my daughter."

"Thank you, Mom!"

It was rare for Liu Jiu to be so sentimental; sitting next to her mother, she felt a little uneasy.

"Isn't that what life is all about? One generation raises another, and life goes on and on."

"Yes, I will have my own child in the future. From the moment she is born to when she learns to speak, and then to take her first steps, it will be another cycle."

The mother and daughter snuggled on the sofa, whispering to each other and occasionally letting out giggles.

Bonnie stroked her daughter's hair. Her daughter had grown so much; it was truly amazing.

That evening, Gu Ye learned that his daughter had submitted her marriage application. The old father was heartbroken, and his face twitched.

"Alright, the two of them have been together for so many years and then separated for so long, so it's understandable that they want to get married. Although we are reluctant to part with them, we should still send them off with joy. This is her own choice and a life experience."

"I know, it's just that I feel uncomfortable. My heart feels like it's being soaked in acidic water, it's sour and painful."

Gu Ye hugged Bao Ni tightly; this was the biggest surprise and unexpected event of his life. As long as Bao Ni was with him, he could endure everything else.

"Alright, let's go to sleep. We won't be back until August. The college entrance exam is on July 37th, and I don't know if it will cool down by then."

Bonnie mumbled a few words and fell asleep. Gu Ye was particularly envious of her sleep; it was so good!