Chapter 153 Finally Back

Looking at the Wanning Town Port gradually receding, Yu Xiaofang sighed with a particularly melancholic "Ah!" and said to Zhao Liya, "Will Sister Xiaoya really come over?"

Zhao Liya nodded. "Yes, next time Brother Zhong Jing comes over, I'll come too. I'll also bring some seeds for Li Ying and the villagers in Zhongshui Village. Sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, and some vegetables. They really don't have many varieties of crops and vegetables."

Zhong Jing smiled and said, "That's perfect. Let's do it in a month. We can come back in a month and transport the timber again. The planting time will also be appropriate."

Yu Xiaofang immediately stopped feeling melancholy and cheered up: "I, I, I, and I! Don't forget to call me, I want to come too!"

A month was just enough time for him to organize and store all the medicinal herbs he had collected.

Zhao Liya smiled and said, "Don't worry, you're indispensable."

The one who was truly melancholy was Zhou Hansheng. "I have to leave Lingnan for a while for something, so I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you. Please be careful. Zhong Jing, arrange for two good people to follow Aya."

Zhong Jing smiled and said, "Don't worry, Brother Zhou, I'm reliable!"

Zhou Hansheng snorted. It was hard to say whether he was reliable or not. No one was as reliable as him. It was a pity he really didn't have time.

When Zhao Liya heard Zhou Hansheng was leaving, she felt a little empty inside. She wanted to ask in detail, but she felt a little embarrassed in front of Zhong Jing and the others. After all, her heart was not pure and she was easily guilty. So she could only say something polite: "I'm not that weak. Brother Zhou, don't worry about me. Brother Zhou, take care of yourself too!"

Zhou Hansheng smiled and nodded, his tone softening uncontrollably: "Don't worry!"

A day and a half later, the ship successfully docked and everyone couldn't help cheering.

No matter how fresh, surprising and attractive the outside world is, it is ultimately not the same as being at home with your family.

The thought that they would be able to return home soon aroused everyone's excitement and they became more and more eager to go home.

"I don't know what's going on at home!"

"Ah, I miss my cousin's cooking so much! I must have a big meal when I get back!"

"Don't say it, it makes me even more greedy."

The seafood feast on the boat was very satisfying, and the taste of home was also very tempting.

After the ship docked, all other matters were left to Zhong Jing and Zhou Hansheng to solve together, and Zhao Liya and Hu Ling did not ask any more questions.

Anyway, they will not be short of the benefits that belong to them.

Wouldn't it be nice to just sit back and wait for the money to come in?

Zhou Hansheng originally planned to send Zhao Liya and the others back to Yancun before leaving, but he didn't expect Zhao Bei to be waiting at the dock. He said something to Zhou Hansheng, and Zhou Hansheng's expression became solemn. He hurriedly said goodbye to Zhao Liya that night and left Lingnan overnight.

Zhong Jing sent someone to send Zhao Liya and her group back, and repeatedly told Zhao Liya not to forget to visit the Suixi military camp after she settled down, as Zhao Liya still had to make the decision on their army's planting plan.

Before he left, he asked the military camp to organize land reclamation. It had been such a long time, and he expected the results to be very fruitful. It would be a big loss if he didn't grow crops well.

Zhao Liya smiled and agreed.

She had actually already made up her mind and would make a decision after going over to take a look.

While sugar can still be sold at a good price, plant as much as possible.

There are other ways to make money, take a look.

This shipload of Huanghuali wood was like a nugget of gold that had been obtained with great difficulty. Now that the ship had docked, the next step was to distribute and collect the money. This was a matter of paramount importance, and Zhong Jing couldn't leave; he had to personally oversee it. He sent a few subordinates to escort Zhao Liya and the others back.

Just sleep tonight and be home by noon tomorrow.

Because when we left, we used the excuse of going into the mountains to collect herbs, so naturally we couldn't make a big fuss when we returned.

Zhao Liya and the others also deliberately and quietly made a circle and went into the mountains and came out of the mountains.

Yu Xiaofang couldn't carry so many medicinal herbs, so Zhong Jing said that he would send someone to Yan Village in a few days to deliver them.

When Zhao Liya and her family finally returned home, the whole family was surprised and happy, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

"You're finally back!"

"Did the journey go smoothly?"

"Amitabha, you look fine."

The whole family was talking and laughing, and the yard and the house became lively again.

Deng and the others were extremely happy. Lin Mo immediately went to the city to buy some delicious food and prepared a sumptuous welcome dinner in the evening.

Zhao Xiang went to school at this time, and he took the two children with him to study. They would not be back until the afternoon.

He talked about many of his experiences along the way, and everyone felt fresh, surprised, and amazed.

Shu Yan and Qu Yutao were even more eager to try it out, and said with a smile that they would also like to go and have a look if they have the chance next time!

They would definitely not have said such things before, but now with the example of Zhao Liya who is so bold and dares to do anything, they have become bolder.

Zhao Liya laughed and nodded, "Of course, there will definitely be opportunities in the future."

Widow Qu said with a smile, "Stop talking about this. It's a good thing you guys came back now. If you were any later, who knows what kind of trouble the Gu family would have caused."

Zhao Liya scoffed, "Hasn't their family learned their lesson yet? They're still making a fuss even after such a bad situation!"

Mrs. Deng sighed, "And then there's the Lu family. What they say is really unpleasant. I don't know what's wrong with them, but they seem to be trying to make things difficult for us. They've been stirring up a lot of trouble in the village."

Zhao Liya knew what the instigation was about without even having to listen. After a moment's thought, she said, "The village has no way to make money, and seeing Zaihu Village and Bajiao Village prospering makes them unhappy. This is easy. Let's find a way to make money for the village as well."

It wouldn't do if only their family prospered; they would surely be envied, and jealousy would easily lead to trouble, not to mention the possibility of others trying to sow discord. If everyone prospered together, there would be no problem.

That's the truth, but apart from Zhao Xiya, no one else can find any good solution.

Qu Yutao laughed and said, "If that's the case, then it will save us a lot of trouble in the future. Whether it's the Gu family or the Lu family, it's useless to make up such a complicated story."

Everyone laughed.

Zhao Liya, Hu Ling and others had just returned. After talking for a while, they went to rest.

We’ll talk about it later if there is anything.

In the evening, Zhao Xiang returned with the two children. Seeing Zhao Liya, Hu Ling and the others back, there was another lively atmosphere. The two children missed their sister so much that they fought for Zhao Liya to hold them and were reluctant to let go.

When Shu Yan cooks, her dishes are always top-notch. Braised chicken with winter bamboo shoots, twice-cooked pork, stir-fried fish with garlic, stir-fried eel slices, and a platter of steamed cured meats are so delicious that you can't wait to devour them.

The next day, Zhao Liya and her friends walked around the village, met many people, greeted them with a smile, and told everyone: they were back from the mountains!

(End of this chapter)