The next morning, Zhou Ziwen got up early and took his wife and children to visit the neighbors in the yard to wish them a happy new year.

Chen Shiying also followed.

Although she was Zhou Ziwen's sister-in-law on the surface, their identities were very close, and no one thought there was anything wrong with them wishing the neighbors a happy new year together.

When the neighbors saw us, they greeted us warmly and took out the best food in their homes to entertain us.

Little Yueyue called out "Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Auntie" obediently, her little mouth as sweet as if smeared with honey, which made everyone laugh. They praised the child for being sensible and polite, and kept stuffing candies into her hands.

After wishing the neighbors a happy new year, Zhou Ziwen took them to wish Uncle Zhou a happy new year.

Of course, before going to Uncle Zhou’s house, you must first go to Zhou Chaoyang’s house.

Zhou Chaoyang had been waiting at home for a long time. When he saw Zhou Ziwen and his party arrive, he immediately went out to greet them excitedly.

"Brother Ziwen, you guys are finally here! I can't wait!"

His eyes fell on Xiao Yueyue. He leaned over and picked her up, holding her high above his head. "Xiao Yueyue, do you miss your uncle?"

Little Yueyue was so amused that she giggled and waved her hands in the air, "I miss uncle, I miss uncle!"

Everyone entered the house. Zhou Chaoyang's parents were also there. They were very happy to see Zhou Ziwen coming.

It was especially rare to see Yue Yue.

Zhou Chaoyang's mother quickly took out the red envelope she had prepared long ago from the inner room and stuffed it into Yueyue's hand. "Dear Yueyue, this is the New Year's money grandma gave you. May you grow up healthily."

Little Yueyue's eyes sparkled as she said in a crisp voice, "Thank you, Grandma!"

By now, Yueyue is already a one-year-old baby.

The little guy has been very smart since he was young, and his vocabulary has increased a lot so far.

After receiving the red envelope, Yueyue broke free from Zhou Chaoyang's embrace and ran to Zhou Ziwen with unsteady steps. She raised the red envelope in her hand and said in a baby voice, "Daddy, look, money."

Zhou Ziwen smiled and touched her head, "Yueyue is so good, this is grandma's blessing to you, you must keep it well."

Afterwards, little Yueyue explored around the house and became very interested in an old radio in the corner. She squatted beside it, staring at it without blinking, and fiddling with the knobs with her little hands curiously. There was a rustling sound coming from the radio, but she was having a lot of fun playing with it.

Zhou Chaoyang's father invited everyone to sit together and brought out steaming hot tea.

The aroma of tea rises, and the house is filled with a warm atmosphere.

They talked about the big and small things in the village in the past year, from the harvest to the mutual assistance among neighbors. Zhou Ziwen shared his experience of leading the villagers in Dabazi Village to grow mushrooms and develop the breeding industry. Zhou Chaoyang also talked about his experiences and insights from working in the fields and hunting in the mountains.

Near noon, Zhou Chaoyang's mother, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying walked into the kitchen hand in hand, and their busy figures were busy moving around.

The sounds of cutting vegetables and frying dishes came one after another. Soon, a table full of delicious food was placed on the table.

The braised fish means abundance every year, the four-happiness meatballs symbolize reunion and joy, the stir-fried seasonal vegetables are full of fresh flavor, and the steaming dumplings are like white jade pieces full of blessings.

Everyone sat around the table, toasting their glasses and drinking to celebrate the reunion and joy of the New Year.

After eating and drinking to their heart's content, Zhou Ziwen and his family took a short rest and then said goodbye, setting off for Zhou Bo's house.

Zhou Chaoyang also brought a bottle of good wine and went with them to visit his uncle.

Little Yueyue looked around in Zhou Ziwen's arms, gazing curiously at the New Year's decorations on the streets, and her childish words of joy came out from time to time, adding a touch of innocence and childishness to this Spring Festival.

Snowflakes fall lightly, covering the world with a layer of white velvet blanket.

The footprints of Zhou Ziwen and others extended on the snow, like the traces of time.

Zhou Ziwen and Zhou Chaoyang walked side by side, talking about their plans for the new year in the village.

"I plan to focus on the aquaculture industry this year."

"The pig farm and chicken farm have stabilized. The next step is to figure out how to expand the scale of the chicken farm and pig farm."

Zhou Ziwen is very confident about this.

As long as there is sufficient biological feed, expanding the scale of breeding will be a natural process.

He planned to let the villagers engage in breeding at home, and the production team would be responsible for providing biological feed.

In this way, the villagers themselves can increase their income and improve their quality of life.

Zhou Chaoyang nodded in agreement after hearing this. "Brother Ziwen, your idea is great. This way, we can not only improve our own living standards, but also drive the economic development of the entire village."

"Yes, that's what I thought too." Zhou Ziwen said with a smile, "Also, I plan to introduce some new breeding technologies to improve breeding efficiency and product quality."

The two of them walked and talked, and unknowingly arrived at Zhou Bo's house.

When Uncle Zhou saw them, a kind smile appeared on his face and he warmly invited them into the house.

Inside the room, Uncle Zhou had already prepared sumptuous tea and snacks, and the table was filled with various delicious snacks.

Zhou Ziwen and Zhou Chaoyang hurriedly greeted Uncle Zhou and expressed their New Year wishes.

It was the first time that Uncle Zhou saw the little Yueyue and he loved her very much.

Xiao Yueyue, come and let grandpa hug you."

Little Yueyue looked at Uncle Zhou's kind smile and was not afraid of strangers at all. Instead, she excitedly threw herself into Uncle Zhou's arms.

Uncle Zhou picked her up and rocked her gently, making little Yueyue giggle.

Uncle Zhou held little Yueyue in his arms, asked her about her life with great joy, and praised her highly for her lively and lovely granddaughter.

He gently stroked Yueyue's cheek with his rough hands, his eyes full of love and tenderness.

Little Yueyue seemed to like this amiable grandfather very much. Not only was she not afraid at all, but she seemed extremely close to him.

"This child is truly beloved by everyone." Zhou Bo said with a smile, his eyes narrowed into slits. "Ziwen, you are truly blessed."

Zhou Ziwen and Chen Qiaoyi smiled at each other, their hearts filled with relief.

They know that Yueyue's arrival has brought endless joy and hope to the whole family.

At Uncle Zhou's house, everyone sat together and continued to talk about their plans and developments for the new year.

Although Uncle Zhou is old, his mind is still sharp and he expressed great support for Zhou Ziwen's aquaculture expansion plan.

He also shared some of his experiences as a young man, including valuable knowledge on how to better manage farms and prevent animal diseases.

"Ziwen, your ideas are great, but you also need to be mindful of risk management," Uncle Zhou warned. "Expanding the scale is certainly good, but you need to ensure each step is taken steadily. You can first find a few families willing to try it as a pilot, see how effective it is, and then gradually expand it."

Zhou Ziwen nodded earnestly, humbly accepting the advice of the older generation. "Uncle Zhou is right. I will proceed with caution and ensure that every step goes smoothly." (End of this chapter)