The three of them sat around the table in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

During the meal, Chen Changyuan told Fang Suxia about An Zhiyuan's proposal and his own ideas.

After hearing this, Fang Suxia paused with the chopsticks in her hand and remained silent for a moment.

"It's better to go to the city,"

Fang Suxia finally said slowly, with a hint of reluctance in her tone, "You have been more promising than others since you were young. This small mountain village can't hold you back."

Chen Changyuan held his mother's hand and comforted her, "Mom, even if I go to the city, I will come back to see you often. When I settle down in the city, I will take you over to live happily."

Fang Suxia smiled, but tears welled up in the corners of her eyes: "Don't worry about me, I'm fine here. If you and Caicai work hard and make a career, that will be the greatest comfort to me."

In the next few days, Chen Changyuan began to arrange village affairs.

He called a meeting of all the villagers and explained the relocation plan and compensation scheme in detail.

Initially, some villagers expressed opposition, fearing the loss of their land and livelihoods after the relocation.

Chen Changyuan patiently answered their questions and promised to provide corresponding training and employment opportunities to ensure that every villager can find his or her own place in the new environment.

After some discussion, most villagers finally expressed their understanding and support.

Lao Yuantou and Li Gong, as Chen Changyuan's most trusted partners, were entrusted with important tasks.

Chen Changyuan temporarily handed over the management of the medicinal herb planting base and breeding farm to them, and discussed future cooperation plans with them.

Old Yuantou patted his chest and assured: "Changyuan, you can go with peace of mind. Leave the affairs of the village to me! I will take care of it here in perfect order and wait for you to come back and check it out!"

Engineer Li nodded solemnly. "Go ahead, Changyuan. We will fully support you!"

After everything was arranged, Chen Changyuan and An Caicai began to pack their luggage and prepare to move to the city.

Before leaving, Chen Changyuan went to visit Lao Yuantou specially.

"Uncle, I'm only able to get to where I am today thanks to your help over the past year."

Chen Changyuan said gratefully, "I will come back to see you often in the future."

Old Yuantou smiled and patted Chen Changyuan on the shoulder: "You kid, why are you being so polite to me! Go to the city and work hard, don't bring shame to our Qingshui Village!"

An Caicai was helping Chen Changyuan pack his luggage. While packing, they were looking forward to their future life.

"Changyuan, when we get to the city, let's rent a house first."

An Caicai suggested, "Once our careers are stable, we'll buy a bigger house and bring Aunt Fang over to live with us."

Chen Changyuan nodded: "Okay, I'll do as you say."

Early in the morning of the day of departure, Chen Changyuan stood at the entrance of the village and looked back at the land where he had fought for many years.

I have mixed feelings in my heart, both reluctant and expectant.

At this time, An Caicai walked to his side and gently took his arm.

"Let's go, long-term."

An Caicai said softly, "Let's create a new future together."

Chen Changyuan turned his head and looked at An Caicai's gentle smile, his heart filled with strength.

He took a deep breath, took a step forward, and walked towards a new future.

The two took a long-distance bus and finally arrived in the city after a bumpy ride.

An Caicai had already rented a two-bedroom house near the Overseas Chinese Building, not far from her father An Zhiyuan's company.

Although the house is not big, it is clean and tidy with good lighting. It is warm and comfortable enough for the two newcomers.

Chen Changyuan put away the luggage he brought, looked around, and felt a lot of emotions in his heart.

Coming from the remote and backward Qingshui Village to the bustling city, everything is so fresh and unfamiliar.

He knew that this was just a new beginning and the road ahead was long and full of challenges.

An Caicai seemed to see what Chen Changyuan was thinking. She walked to his side and gently held his hand: "Changyuan, don't worry. We will work hard together and will definitely gain a foothold in the city."

Chen Changyuan held An Caicai's hand in his, feeling the warmth of her palm, and a warm current surged in his heart: "Caicai, thank you, it's great to have you by my side."

After settling in, Chen Changyuan began to contact several potential partners that An Caicai had helped introduce to him.

The medicinal herbs and aquaculture products he brought were of high quality and reasonably priced, and they were quickly sold out, earning him his first pot of gold.

Although the money was not much, it gave Chen Changyuan great confidence.

He knew that in order to gain a foothold in the city, he had to build his own industry.

Therefore, Chen Changyuan began to actively investigate the market, look for a suitable site, and prepare to build his own medicinal materials processing factory.

An Caicai also used her connections and resources to provide various assistance to Chen Changyuan.

At the same time, in Qingshui Village, Lin Xiaoya has been uneasy since she heard that Chen Changyuan was going to move to the city to develop.

She regretted her original choice, and the figure of Chen Changyuan and the sweet times they had spent together always appeared in her mind.

She began to realize that the person she truly loved was Chen Changyuan, not Zhou Dazhu.

After spending a few days in torment and regret, Lin Xiaoya finally couldn't bear it anymore.

She found out Chen Changyuan's address in the city and went to his house resolutely.

When Lin Xiaoya appeared in front of Chen Changyuan, he was obviously stunned.

Lin Xiaoya looked much more haggard, with red and swollen eyes, and she looked pitiful.

"long……"

Lin Xiaoya choked up and said, "I know I was wrong. Can you forgive me?"

Chen Changyuan looked at Lin Xiaoya in front of him with mixed feelings.

He once loved this woman deeply, and was also deeply hurt by her.

Now, she appeared before him again, begging for forgiveness, but his heart was as calm as a pool of stagnant water.

"Xiaoya, let the past be the past."

Chen Changyuan said calmly, "We can't go back."

"No, in the long run, I regret it, I really regret it!"

Lin Xiaoya cried, "Zhou Dazhu and I are divorced. I have nothing now. I just want to start over with you..."

Chen Changyuan looked at Lin Xiaoya crying and his heart was not shaken at all.

He is no longer the innocent boy he used to be and will no longer be easily swayed by emotions.

"Xiaoya, I already have Caicai."

Chen Changyuan said firmly, "I hope you can let go of the past and start your life again."

When Lin Xiaoya heard Chen Changyuan mention An Caicai, her face turned pale instantly.

She knew that she had completely lost Chen Changyuan.

"Changyuan, do you really have no feelings for me at all?"

Lin Xiaoya asked desperately.

Chen Changyuan was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "There was some affection, but that's all in the past. Now I just want to live a good life with Caicai."