The hit drama "Sighing for Spring" propelled Qin Shiyue into the ranks of top-tier celebrities, marking her transition into a more established and powerful actress.

Qin Shiyue has been getting numerous endorsements from business magazines, and her agent is all smiles every day.

After another busy half year, winter has arrived.

As the Lunar New Year approached, Qin Shiyue bought a lot of New Year's goods and went to the small village to visit Aunt Li and Grandpa Xu.

The town is located in the south, and the roadsides are evergreen all year round, so they don't look much different from summer.

Of course, the weather was a bit cold and the wind was stronger.

The fierce winds in the mountains should not be underestimated.

Qin Shiyue drove into the village without any obstacles.

The village road has been repaired. He spent a lot of money on it later and also had people keep an eye on it. There were no problems, the road was repaired very well, and it is much more convenient for villagers to come and go.

It also facilitates the transportation of agricultural products and fruits.

Of course, the villagers didn't know that he was the one who proposed the road and paid for its construction.

There's no need to publicize it; just provide convenience for the villagers.

It was exactly ten o'clock in the morning when I arrived at Aunt Li and Uncle Xu's house. Aunt Li heard the car and came out of the house. She immediately recognized Qin Shiyue.

Qin Shiyue opened the car door and got out, carrying a large pile of things in her hands, and walked towards Aunt Li.

"Oh dear, Xiao Qin, why did you come all of a sudden? You didn't even say hello. Aunt Li wasn't prepared at all." Aunt Li came over to greet him.

"Aunt Li, it's alright. I just happened to have some free time, so I came to visit you. You don't need to prepare anything," Qin Shiyue said with a smile, but she still really wanted to eat Grandpa Xu's cooking.

Aunt Li's cooking skills... well, never mind.

He no longer wanted to eat it a second time.

The old man is really tough to be alive now.

They were really hard to kill, no wonder Grandpa Xu did everything himself.

"You're here, but why did you bring so much stuff? Don't do this again next time," Aunt Li said to Qin Shiyue with a smile.

Qin Shiyue walked into Aunt Li's house with familiarity and subconsciously asked where Grandpa Xu was.

"He's gone to the market. It's almost Chinese New Year, so he's gone out to buy New Year's goods. Don't worry about him, he'll be back in a little while."

Qin Shiyue nodded thoughtfully.

He had a feeling that Grandpa Xu wouldn't be back anytime soon, and was probably still on the street listening to gossip.

When he gets back, he'll definitely ask him what new gossip there is.

Aunt Li gestured for Qin Shiyue to sit down, then went to wash the fruit.

Qin Shiyue carefully observed her surroundings. The house was completely different from the last time she came. The layout was more stylish, and a lot of new furniture had been added.

Aunt Li washed the fruit and brought it over. Noticing the change in Qin Shiyue's gaze, she couldn't help but speak.

"Oh dear, Xiao Qin, don't you think it's a little different from last time? Actually, my daughter decorated this, and you know what, it's quite beautiful," Aunt Li said, her voice full of pride.

"Aunt Li has a daughter?" Qin Shiyue had never heard her mention it before.

"Yes, she used to study and work abroad, but she was just transferred back to China this year. She lives in the city, so it's convenient for her to go home now," Aunt Li said with a smile. "She seems to be older than you. You two can get to know each other later."

"Okay," Qin Shiyue readily agreed, but in her heart she was thinking, "Later? Does that mean I'll come back later?"

Aunt Li sat with Qin Shiyue for a while, chatting about everyday things, and the more she looked at Qin Shiyue, the more satisfied she became.

He's tall and handsome, and she'd been thinking of introducing her daughter to him for a while, but she didn't know if he had a girlfriend.

A sound came from outside. Qin Shiyue couldn't understand it, but she felt that it was calling for Aunt Li. Aunt Li responded, as if it was something urgent.

"Aunt Li, if you have something to do, please go ahead and do it. It's alright, I'll take care of things at home." Qin Shiyue told Aunt Li not to worry at all.

Aunt Li felt relieved and left in a hurry.

Qin Shiyue turned on the TV and started watching by herself.

After watching for half an hour, Qin Shiyue decided to stroll outside and get some fresh air.

He said he wanted to get some fresh air, but that wasn't really the case. As soon as he stepped outside, he headed towards the chicken coop, where the chickens should be laying eggs at this time.

The little yellow chick he brought back last time has now grown into an old hen.

Qin Shiyue built a small house for his chicks in the open space of the villa garden and has been raising them ever since. He also goes to collect eggs from time to time, enjoying himself immensely.

Having learned from his experience of collecting eggs, he figured the chickens should be laying eggs around this time, and sure enough, he went over and saw them.

Qin Shiyue quickly picked up the eggs, thinking that he wouldn't need to pick them up anymore since he had already picked them up when Aunt Li came back, since he was free anyway.

But just as Qin Shiyue picked up the eggs, she heard a cold voice, seemingly directed at her.

"What are you doing?"

Qin Shiyue looked up and saw the girl who was speaking to him.

Stunning at first glance.

The girl in front of me was tall and had incredibly good skin. She wore black-rimmed glasses, her hair was casually tied up, and the wind would occasionally blow it up. She wore a white shirt under a cotton-padded jacket, and her jeans were splattered with mud. She was carrying several large cabbages in her hand, which looked freshly picked.

The inexplicable atmosphere made Qin Shiyue freeze, and he forgot to answer the girl's question.

The girl continued walking towards him, tilting her head to look at him as she got closer.

As their eyes met, Qin Shiyue suddenly snapped back to reality.

"I...I...I picked up eggs." Qin Shiyue suddenly stammered, unable to speak clearly, her face flushed. "I...I didn't steal any eggs, I picked them up for Aunt Li."

Qin Shiyue explained.

The girl in front of him smiled and looked down, but Qin Shiyue didn't see the shallow dimples on her face.

"I was just kidding, I know you."

"ah?"

“I’ve seen that show, and also ‘Sighing for Spring’, you acted very well.”

"Ah, thank you." Qin Shiyue didn't know what else to say, so she could only say thank you.

But who is she? How did she end up at Aunt Li's house?

Could it be?

"Let's get to know each other quickly." The girl in front of him looked at him. "Hello, Xu Mingyue."

"Hello, Qin, Qin Shiyue." Qin Shiyue added, "It's a pleasure to meet you."

She really is the daughter Aunt Li was talking about.

The two walked side by side straight to the kitchen.

Xu Mingyue put down the cabbage, and Qin Shiyue washed the eggs and put them in the refrigerator.

Just then, Aunt Li's rice was cooked.

Now the only thing to consider is how to cook the dishes.

"What do you want to eat?" Xu Mingyue turned around and asked him.

"Anything is fine, I'm not picky." Actually, she was still picky, but...

"Okay, that's fine then."

After thinking for a while, Xu Mingyue decided to boil water and kill the chicken.

At this moment, Qin Shiyue was not idle either, and began to carefully wash and pick the vegetables.

The two chatted for a while, and Qin Shiyue had never realized she had such a strong urge to share.

He was eager to reveal everything about himself, which was really out of character for him.

If the agent found out about this, he'd be terrified.

After washing the vegetables, the two of them went to catch fish. When they came back, one of them killed the chicken and the other killed the fish, clearly dividing the work and working together seamlessly.

Of course, Xu Mingyue did the cooking, while Qin Shiyue tended the fire.

Amidst the swirling smoke, Qin Shiyue truly felt the warmth and vibrancy of everyday life.

But actually, he hadn't even started the fire properly.

Xu Mingyue looked at him with a hint of helplessness.

I was thinking to myself, "Why is this person so dazed?"

His face was covered in black ash, making him look somewhat comical yet adorable.

"Like," Xu Mingyue thought, "very much like a dirty little tabby cat that runs around the village."

Seeing Xu Mingyue's gaze, Qin Shiyue finally uttered that classic line.

Is there something on my face?

What happened next was like something out of an idol drama.

Qin Shiyue felt the delicate fingers that Xu Mingyue had touched his face.

There were also low laughs.

Qin Shiyue was confused, but when he saw Xu Mingyue laughing, he laughed along with her.

"What are you laughing at?" Xu Mingyue asked with a smile, thinking to herself how could someone be so adorably silly, completely different from the people on TV.

"It's nothing," Qin Shiyue suddenly said shyly.

He didn't know what was going on, but he guessed it was because Xu Mingyue's smile was too infectious.

That's why he inexplicably started laughing too.

Xu Mingyue brought a mirror, and Qin Shiyue saw her dirty reflection. She rushed to wash her face, but ended up smearing it all over her face.

In the end, it was Xu Mingyue who cleaned it for him. Qin Shiyue noticed her meticulous movements and slightly trembling eyelashes, which he magnified in his eyes.

My heart was beating more strongly than ever before.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Of course, after this little incident was over, the two continued cooking.

When Aunt Li returned home, Grandpa Xu had just arrived as well, and their lunch had just been prepared.

Qin Shiyue set out the tableware outside, while Xu Mingyue was still in the kitchen finishing up.

The first thing Aunt Li saw was Qin Shiyue.

"Xiao Qin's cooking skills are so good, how can you let the guests cook? Oh dear."

Just as Qin Shiyue was about to say that she didn't do it, Grandpa Xu spoke up.

“This is definitely not made by him. It’s clearly our daughter’s cooking. It looks, smells, and tastes amazing.”

Grandpa Xu saw through it at a glance and made an accurate judgment.

Just then, Xu Mingyue came out of the kitchen.

The four of them gathered together for a meal.

"It seems that Xiao Qin and our Yueyue already know each other." Aunt Li smiled as she served food to Qin Shiyue. "We don't even need to introduce them."

"Yes, Aunt Li."

"Speaking of which, our Yueyue is actually three years older than you, Qin Shiyue," Aunt Li said with a smile, looking at Qin Shiyue.

Xu Mingyue knew what her mother was thinking just from hearing this one sentence.

Of course, it's not entirely incomprehensible.

However, she did have the intention of teasing Qin Shiyue.

"Yes, call me sister." Xu Mingyue raised the corners of her eyes and spoke with a smile.

"Sister." When Qin Shiyue said those two words, she felt as if she were being manipulated.

I seem to be very obedient.

They will unconsciously obey.

Aunt Li glanced at her daughter sideways, wondering why she didn't understand.

Alright, alright, let's not talk about this at the dinner table. Let's eat first.

Of course, the four of them would chat about everyday things during the meal, creating a warm atmosphere. They were like a family, and there was nothing wrong with that.

After dinner, Qin Shiyue originally wanted to wash the dishes to show her good manners, but Aunt Li would never let a guest do the dishes, so she got up and took over the task.

Tell them to go sit on the sofa in the living room and watch TV.

Grandpa Xu turned on the TV, but instead of watching it, he started sharing the gossip he had heard that day with Qin Shiyue.

For example, there's a story about Old Li from the east end of a village who kept a mistress. When his wife came to his door, Old Li and his mistress were both beaten up.

For example, someone might have an affair with another person behind their back, and they even have a child. However, the child is born with intellectual disabilities, and it turns out that they are close relatives.

For example, a man's mother offered herself to the woman's grandfather so that her son could marry a wealthy woman, and it actually worked out, and the four of them became a family.

...

Qin Shiyue was once again speechless with astonishment.

However, because Xu Mingyue was present, he did not appear too excited.

Of course, there's a lot of gossip in the entertainment industry, but it's not convenient to talk about it.

Xu Mingyue sat quietly to the side, not interrupting, but simply listening to their conversation.

She didn't get up and leave until she received a work-related phone call.

Aunt Li came out after packing her things and sat down next to Qin Shiyue.

The TV happened to be showing Qin Shiyue's drama, and Aunt Li praised Qin Shiyue several times, making him a little embarrassed.

"Does Xiao Qin have a girlfriend?"

"Not yet," Qin Shiyue replied with a smile, thinking that Aunt Li was probably trying to introduce him to someone.

"No, not at all." Aunt Li suddenly brightened up, her smile becoming even more pronounced. "Then what do you think of our Yueyue?"

"Huh?" Qin Shiyue was taken aback by Aunt Li's question.

He hadn't answered Xu Mingyue's call before he came back.

"Mom, you're doing this again." Xu Mingyue knew this would happen when she wasn't around.

"Alright, alright, I won't say anything." Aunt Li said, pulling Grandpa Xu out the door. "Let's go for a walk, you two can chat."

The real reason for going out for a walk was to create some space for them to spend time alone.

After Aunt Li and Grandpa Xu left, only Qin Shiyue and Xu Mingyue remained inside.

The two talked about the road construction in the village.

"I know you built that road, thank you very much."

"No, no, it was nothing at all," Qin Shiyue said, waving her hand somewhat embarrassedly.

After chatting about this and that, Xu Mingyue suggested going out for a walk.

Qin Shiyue naturally agreed.

They picked up two fishing rods and leisurely began fishing by the pond.

Of course, Qin Shiyue was interested in Xu Mingyue, and while fishing, he did not forget to try to get information about Xu Mingyue's basic situation.

Xu Mingyue was a few years older than him and had more experience in society, so she could tell what he was thinking at a glance.

She pretended not to know anything, but she answered the question Qin Shiyue wanted to know.

"Wow, what a big fish!" Qin Shiyue exclaimed excitedly after catching a large fish, acting like a teenager at that moment.

Xu Mingyue looked at him and thought that perhaps it wasn't a bad idea.

After fishing, the two went to the back mountain and picked a lot of fruit, which Qin Shiyue could take back later.

This is how Xu Mingyue planned it.

On the way down the mountain, Qin Shiyue could no longer hide her thoughts and couldn't help but ask a question.

"Um, sister, do you have a boyfriend?" Qin Shiyue admitted that he knew he was doomed from the first moment he saw Xu Mingyue.

"No, why?" Xu Mingyue's voice was somewhat cold, but there was an inexplicable allure when she said it.

"Do you like your younger brother?" Qin Shiyue knew that Xu Mingyue was a few years older than her.

"I don't know either. My ideal type is determined by my future partner. Whatever kind of person she is, that's what I like."

When Xu Mingyue tilted her head to look at Qin Shiyue, her eyes were curved and her dimples were shallow.

"What, do you want to pursue me?" Xu Mingyue said this half-jokingly, but her smile didn't fade.

Upon hearing this, Qin Shiyue knew that Xu Mingyue must have many suitors, and she was probably used to it. So, would she have little chance of winning?

What should we do then?

Qin Shiyue silently prepared herself mentally.

Yes, it's okay. Every difficulty is a challenge, but you can overcome it. Just pursue your goals with sincerity and courage.

That's right, that's exactly it.

"Well, can you give me a chance?" Qin Shiyue finally managed to utter these words after a long pause, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"Okay, then we'll see how you do." Xu Mingyue still smiled as she looked at him.

After saying this, Qin Shiyue embarked on a never-ending journey to win back his wife.

From then on, from pursuing to dating to proposing and getting married, he was always on the move.

The constant stream of information fuels an overwhelming desire to share.

At the very beginning—

"What is my sister doing? Has she eaten?"

"Sister, don't work too hard, remember to rest."

"Sister, I just did wire work. I'm a little tired, but the effect was great."

"What are you having for dinner today, sister? Let's eat together sometime."

"I was praised by the director today, and I'm very happy."

"Is your sister happy lately?"

"I'm happy when my sister is happy."

Ambiguous period —

"Sister, have you eaten yet? I ordered takeout for you. It's your favorite food. Remember to pick it up."

"Sister, it's getting colder, remember to wear more clothes."

"I got scolded by the director today, and I was a little sad, but when I thought of my sister, I suddenly felt happy."

"Sister, I've finished filming. Can I video call you?"

"Do you think chatting can lead to feelings? I think it can."

"What am I doing? I'm falling for you, sister."

In love —

"The first day of falling in love, I'm so happy."

"The second day of falling in love, I'm happy."

"I miss my sister a lot today. Does she miss me too?"

"I miss you so much, I want to see you."

"Filming's wrapped up, sister. I'm coming to see you during my break. I've learned so many new dishes lately, I'll cook for you."

"Sister, I've arrived, but I don't have the key. Perhaps I could have it?"

"Sister, let's go back to our hometown."

"I want to love my sister forever."

"Today is another day I miss my sister."

"I love my sister so much too."

After marriage—

"Sister, I really want to make it official."

"Sister, let's go on a trip."

"I want to hear my sister's voice. Is she asleep?"

"Do you like this, sister? I'll buy it for you, sister, I've bought it."

"When do you get off work, sister? I'll come pick you up."

"Sister, sister..."

...

Many years later, they still remembered their first meeting.

One hand holds a large cabbage, and the other hand holds several eggs.

Standing in the sunlight.

One was as free as the wind, aloof and detached; the other was panicked and speechless.

Cabbage and eggs.

Simple and ordinary.

But it is a part of life.

Many years later, Qin Shiyue was cooking in the kitchen when he turned around and looked at Xu Mingyue, who was wearing glasses and working diligently on her computer on the sofa. Suddenly, he understood.

Yes, that's life.

Life is an eternal verb.

It was vividly presented before his eyes at that moment.