Lin Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment when she saw the item. She noticed that there were several sheets of paper inside. She picked them up and took a look. To her surprise, she found that they were actually some modern clothing designs, and even more patterns that could be made.

After reading this, Lin Xiaoxiao wanted to ask her where she got these ideas from, but when she looked up, she found that Wang Juan had given her the things and run away.

Holding the things in her hands, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't help but think, "This...is Wang Juan offering me her pledge of allegiance?" Many of the designs and ideas in the drawings were things Lin Xiaoxiao hadn't considered before.

Wang Juan came here to identify and address any shortcomings for herself and the factory.

Most importantly, it was given to her free of charge. Wang Juan could have easily applied for a design job in the workshop with these, but she didn't. Instead, she chose accounting.

She doesn't compete or fight, and genuinely contributed these blueprints for the benefit of the workshop. Regardless of how she came to be "Wang Juan," she is truly devoted to the village.

Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't help but think of the person who delivered things to the cowshed last time. Could it also be Wang Juan...? This "Wang Juan" is a wise and kind person, which makes things very interesting.

......

The days of hibernating in winter were quite leisurely, and before we knew it, it was the Little New Year.

I prepared lunch for Lin Xiaoxiao in my online space. While others hibernate and eat two meals a day, or even just one meal if they are in poor conditions, she has three full meals a day, and sometimes she even has a late-night snack.

She thawed the lamb leg from the freezer and baked it in the oven.

She and Lightning were enjoying their meal when they heard a knock on the courtyard gate.

Lin Xiaoxiao opened the door and saw a smiling face. "Xiaoxiao, I'm back to spend the New Year with you."

Lin Xiaoxiao was caught off guard when she saw Han Qiushi. She was stunned for several seconds before she reacted and a smile slowly bloomed on her face: "Why did you suddenly come back?"

Why didn't you tell me first?

Han Qiushi finally saw the face he had been longing for. He quickly entered the room, closed the door, put down what he was carrying, and hugged Lin Xiaoxiao tightly: "I just wanted to give you a surprise. As soon as I found out I had a holiday, I immediately bought a ticket and came back. I didn't even think to contact you first."

"It must be because I miss you so much that I'm like this. Do you miss me?"

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and there was a bit of awkwardness at first, but Han Qiushi's words dispelled the awkwardness. Upon hearing this, she slapped Han Qiushi and said, "Really, you're too slow at writing letters, why don't you send a telegram?"

"The things I sent you are still on their way. What will happen to them now that you're back?"

Han Qiushi was displeased upon hearing this, "I miss you so much, and your first thought is to send me something."

"Also, you haven't answered my question yet. Do you even miss me?"

Lin Xiaoxiao leaned against Han Qiushi's strong, broad chest, giggling. The vibrations in her chest made Han Qiushi laugh along with her.

"Yes, I have thought about it." Although I haven't thought about it for very long, I have thought about it.

The two hugged quietly for a while before being shaken off by Lightning's disgruntled tail. "Lightning, you haven't had any meat these past two days!" Han Qiushi was very unhappy with the little guy for ruining such a nice atmosphere.

Because he was preparing for the Chinese New Year, Han Qiushi brought a lot of things, carrying four bags of various sizes. Lin Xiaoxiao took one of the bags, and the two of them went inside together: "You brought so much stuff, is there another mission this time?"

"No, it's mostly food. I didn't need much over there. I exchanged all my tickets before coming here," Han Qiushi explained, carrying his things.

Lin Xiaoxiao turned her head in surprise: "Then what will you do when you go back? Are you going to die?"

Han Qiushi: "I like to leave things with you. If I need anything, I can just ask you."

Once inside, after lighting two kerosene lamps, Lin Xiaoxiao noticed that Han Qiushi looked a little haggard. "Have you eaten?"

Han Qiushi shook his head: "No, I want to eat the noodles you cooked."

As they talked, Lin Xiaoxiao and Han Qiushi went to the kitchen. Seeing the empty kitchen, Han Qiushi asked in surprise, "You haven't eaten yet either?"

Lin Xiaoxiao shook her head, letting Mr. Han Qiushi get angry, and then went into the room herself, taking out a plate of roasted lamb leg meat from the space.

When they got to the kitchen, Lin Xiaoxiao asked Han Qiushi to try the meat on the plate.

"It smells so good, what kind of meat is this?"

"Try it and see if you can taste the difference."

"Hmm... Lamb? Roasted lamb?!" Han Qiushi had eaten roasted lamb before, but he had never tasted lamb that smelled so good and didn't have any gamey smell.

Lin Xiaoxiao smiled and nodded, then heated the oil in the wok to cook the noodles.

As Han Qiushi ate the meat in her bowl, watching her partner busy herself for her, she felt incredibly happy and sweet.

Due to time and ingredient constraints, Lin Xiaoxiao only cooked a simple egg and vegetable noodle soup. When she served it to Han Qiushi, she filled a large bowl with it. "I didn't know you were coming back today, so I only made a roasted lamb leg."

"Make a few more dishes tomorrow."

Looking at the steaming noodles, with his beautiful girlfriend beside him eating with him, Han Qiushi said with emotion, "That's enough. I'll eat whatever you make. Having you by my side is enough."

Lin Xiaoxiao laughed again upon hearing this, "Were you on a mission or in a love training course? Why are you saying such mushy things as soon as you get back?"

Han Qiushi: "......" No, aren't these the kinds of things girls love to hear? Anyway, his mother really likes it when Han's father says those things.

But things are completely different with Xiaoxiao...

"I'm just tired of it, that's what I really think," Han Qiushi muttered as he ate his noodles.

"No, no, it's just that you came back so suddenly, I haven't quite recovered yet," Lin Xiaoxiao quickly explained when she saw Han Qiushi's sullen expression.

Because of this issue, Lin Xiaoxiao coaxed Han Qiushi a couple of times. Afterwards, the two ate while sharing some recent events that had happened to them.

After the meal, as before, Han Qiushi took the initiative to clean up the dishes and wash them, while Lin Xiaoxiao continued to tend the fire and prepared a pot of bathwater for Han Qiushi.

Han Qiushi had been crammed onto the train for three days and came back smelling strongly of sweat. In this cold weather, a hot shower before bed would be much more comfortable.

While Lin Xiaoxiao was tending the fire, Han Qiushi unpacked and took out the things he had brought with him.

There was milk, chocolate, face cream, lipstick, several boxes of imported biscuits, various candies and pastries, a pair of very nice little leather shoes, and a woolen coat.

These are all new styles that you can't buy here.

Seeing so many things, Lin Xiaoxiao knew they were all for her, but she still couldn't help but sigh that Han Qiushi was a shopaholic.

Of all the packages, three bags were for Lin Xiaoxiao and Jiang Li, and the last bag contained Han Qiushi's own clothes.