When they arrived in Lushan County by bus, it was still early.

"Let's go and see if the oxcart from the village has left."

After getting off the car, Zhou Ziwen called Zhou Chaoyang and the two sisters to follow.

If it were a normal day, there would definitely be ox carts.

But the villagers are still hibernating, and it’s so cold outside, so it’s not certain whether there are ox carts.

Zhou Ziwen, his family and Zhou Chaoyang walked out of the Lushan County station. The breath they exhaled condensed into white mist in the cold air.

He tightened his cotton coat and looked up at the sky. Although it was still early, the winter morning always had a sense of desolation.

"I hope we're lucky enough to come across an ox cart." Zhou Ziwen thought to himself, but he didn't stop and led everyone to the ox cart stop in the village.

They passed through several alleys and came to the place where ox carts usually gathered.

This is usually one of the busiest places in the village, especially during the busy farming season, when ox carts come and go, transporting various crops and villagers.

But it is winter now, and most villagers choose to stay at home to avoid the cold, so the number of ox carts is naturally much smaller.

"It seems we are lucky."

Zhou Ziwen saw an ox cart parked not far away. An old man was sitting on the shaft smoking a pipe, obviously waiting for someone.

I have a good memory and recognized that the old man was from Xiaobazi Village.

Dabazi Village and Xiaobazi Village are adjacent to each other, so you can take a ride back.

Zhou Ziwen showed a smile of surprise on his face. He walked forward quickly and greeted the old man enthusiastically:

"Uncle Liu, why are you driving a sports car in such a cold weather?"

Uncle Liu looked up and squinted for a moment before recognizing Zhou Ziwen. "Oh, isn't this Zhou Zhiqing? Are you back from the city?"

"Yes, Uncle Liu, we just came back from Sijiu City and were wondering if we could get a ride back to the village." Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.

Uncle Liu waved the pipe in his hand and said with a hearty laugh: "It's no big deal, come on up, I'm going back to the village too, so I'll give you a ride."

Zhou Ziwen quickly thanked them, then turned around and called out to Chen Qiaoyi, Chen Shiying, and Zhou Chaoyang: "Come over here quickly, we have a car available for you to ride."

Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying held the children and stepped carefully on the pedals of the ox cart. Zhou Ziwen and Zhou Chaoyang helped from below to ensure that they got on the cart safely.

"Please wait a moment! I'm waiting for someone and will leave soon." Uncle Liu said.

Zhou Ziwen and others nodded quickly to show their understanding.

They found a comfortable place to sit on the ox cart and put their luggage away.

Little Yueyue waved her hands excitedly: "Let's take the ox cart, let's take the ox cart!"

Grandpa Liu looked at the children with a kind smile on his face. "These two kids are so cute. Zhou Zhiqing, how are you doing in the city?"

Zhou Ziwen responded with a smile: "Uncle Liu, it's pretty good in the city. I saw my family whom I haven't seen for a long time and visited many places."

Uncle Liu nodded. "That's good, that's good. It's not easy for you educated youth to come to our countryside. But you have also brought a lot of new things to the village."

At this time, Zhou Chaoyang asked curiously: "Uncle Liu, aren't your family members worried about you driving a sports car in such cold weather?"

Uncle Liu took a puff of his pipe and said slowly, "My family has advised me not to go out, but I can't sit still. Besides, any extra money I can earn is good, and it can also reduce the burden on my family."

Everyone was filled with respect for Mr. Liu after hearing this. He braved the cold weather to drive his car for his family on this cold winter day. His diligence and tenacity are truly admirable.

After a while, the person Uncle Liu was waiting for still hadn't arrived.

Zhou Chaoyang was a little anxious. He was worried that it was too late and it would be even colder on the road.

Zhou Ziwen saw what Zhou Chaoyang was thinking and comforted him, "Chaoyang, don't worry. Wait a little longer. Uncle Liu certainly doesn't want to waste time."

Chen Qiaoyi also smiled and said, "Yes, it's so cold, and Uncle Liu is willing to wait for us. It's okay for us to wait a little longer."

After a while, footsteps were heard in the distance.

A young man came running over, shouting, "Uncle Liu, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Uncle Liu smiled and said, "It's okay, come on up. Now that everyone is here, we'll set off."

The young man got on the ox cart and was slightly stunned when he saw Zhou Ziwen and others.

Uncle Liu introduced them: "This is the educated youth from Dabazi Village. He just came back from the city and took our car back to the village."

The young man smiled and nodded: "So you are the educated youth comrades, hello."

Zhou Ziwen and others also greeted them politely.

Uncle Liu waved the pipe in his hand and shouted, and the ox cart slowly started.

The ox cart was moving forward on the country road. Although the speed was not fast, it was very stable.

The fields along the way were quiet, and occasionally you could see a few sparrows foraging for food.

The mountains in the distance are covered with snow, like an ink painting.

Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan looked at the scenery outside the window excitedly, laughing happily from time to time.

Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying hugged the children tightly, fearing that they would be cold.

Zhou Ziwen and Zhou Chaoyang chatted with Uncle Liu and the members of Xiaobazi Village. The topics ranged from trivial matters in the village to what they saw and heard in the city. Everyone had a very pleasant conversation.

On this cold winter day, the ox cart is filled with warmth and laughter.

As the ox cart moved forward, they were getting closer and closer to Dabazi Village.

Zhou Ziwen looked at the familiar outline of the village, his heart filled with emotion.

In a blink of an eye, he had been in Dabazi Village for several years.

He will be leaving soon, and he is really reluctant to leave.

After all, he also put in a lot of effort in Dabazi Village.

The wooden wheels of the ox cart rolled slowly on the snow-covered road, making a creaking sound, as if telling the story of the countryside.

Zhou Ziwen's gaze fell on Dabazi Village in the distance, and his thoughts drifted back to the time when he first arrived here.

At that time, he was young and immature, and his heart was full of confusion when facing the hard life in the countryside.

However, in this land, he gradually found his own place with his own efforts and wisdom.

He also recalled the warm times he spent with the Chen sisters. Those moments of supporting each other in difficulties and sharing joy have become the most precious memories in his life.

There is also the process of the mushroom cultivation base growing from nothing to something and gradually expanding. That is the light of hope that he leads the villagers to prosperity.

"Uncle Liu, the village has changed so much in recent years," Zhou Ziwen said with emotion.

Uncle Liu nodded and said, "Yes, thanks to you educated youth, you brought new ideas and technologies."

"Especially you, Zhou Zhiqing. Your mushroom farming has made life better for many families." (End of this chapter)