Not long after, Zhou Xiaomei and her second sister Zhou Yaqin also came back from get off work.

When they saw Zhou Ziwen and his family coming back, they were both surprised and delighted.

Zhou Xiaomei jumped up excitedly, shouting "Brother, sister-in-law, Sister Shiying, nephew, niece", and ran over quickly, hugged Chen Qiaoyi, and then pinched Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan's faces affectionately.

Zhou Yaqin came over with a smile on her face, tears of excitement flashing in her eyes. She gently patted Zhou Ziwen's shoulder and said, "Ziwen, you are finally back. Mom misses you every day."

Zhou Ziwen smiled and responded, "Second sister, we miss you too. This time when I come back, I will spend more time with you."

Zhou Xiaomei looked at Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying curiously, and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, Sister Shiying, did you bring me any gifts this time?"

Chen Qiaoyi smiled and replied, "Little sister, of course there are. They are all in the luggage. I will get them for you later."

Zhou Yaqin looked at little Yueyue in Chen Qiaoyi's arms, reached out and gently touched her hair, and said softly: "Little Yueyue has grown taller and more beautiful."

Little Yueyue said in a baby voice, "Hello, Second Aunt."

Zhou Yaqin smiled and replied, "Little Yueyue is so well behaved."

When Father Zhou saw Zhou Xiaomei and Zhou Yaqin coming back, he smiled and said, "Stop standing and sit down. Today we are all reunited as a family, so let's have a good chat."

"Little sister, second sister, let me introduce you," Zhou Ziwen pulled Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao over. "This is Shen Zhaodi, and this is Tang Yaoyao. They are both educated youth from the same brigade as me. They have also been admitted to university and are staying at our house for a while."

Zhou Xiaomei looked at them curiously, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Hello, Sister Zhaodi and Sister Yaoyao! It's amazing that you were able to get into university!"

Shen Zhaodi responded with a smile: "Hello, little sister, nice to meet you."

Tang Yaoyao also said: "Little sister is so cute, we can play together in the future."

"Hehe." Zhou Ziwen found it a little funny when he heard their name.

Although Zhou Xiaomei's name is Xiaomei, she is Zhou Ziwen's twin sister.

In terms of age, she is a little older than Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao.

But seeing that they were chatting animatedly, he didn't correct them.

Zhou Yaqin said warmly, "Zhaodi, Yaoyao, you're welcome to stay at our home. Just treat this place as your own. Don't be shy. If you need anything, just let us know."

Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao thanked Zhou Yaqin gratefully.

Everyone sat together, and Zhou Xiaomei asked questions excitedly, full of curiosity about the life of the educated youth.

Chen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao told her some interesting stories in the countryside, such as farming, raising pigs, herding ducks, and every little bit of getting along with the villagers. Zhou Xiaomei was fascinated by them and laughed happily from time to time.

At this time, Zhou's mother brought out some fruit from the kitchen, put it on the table, and said, "Everyone, eat some fruit and take a rest."

The fruits include apples, pears and oranges, exuding an enticing aroma.

When Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan saw the fruit, they immediately ran over.

Little Yueyue picked up an apple, handed it to Zhou Yaqin, and said in a baby voice, "Second Aunt, eat an apple."

Zhou Yaqin took the apple with a smile and said, "Little Yueyue is so sensible. Thank you, Second Aunt."

Zhou Xiaomei picked up an orange and peeled it while saying, "Sister-in-law, Sister Shiying, you must have suffered a lot in the countryside, right? But now everything is fine. You both got into university, and things will definitely get better and better in the future."

Chen Qiaoyi smiled and said, "Yes, although the conditions in the countryside are difficult, there are also many gains. And with Brother Ziwen around, we don't feel it's that hard."

Zhou's father said, "It's certainly not been easy for Ziwen in the countryside these past few years, but it has also helped him improve himself. When he goes to college, he must study even harder to lay a solid foundation for his future."

In this era, college students are still very popular. After graduation, they will be assigned a good job and have a "iron rice bowl".

Zhou's father went on to say, "Now that our country is developing rapidly, the demand for talent is growing. Now that you are in college, you must study your professional knowledge well and contribute to national development in the future."

Zhou Ziwen nodded seriously: "Dad, don't worry, we will definitely work hard."

Although he said this, he was not prepared to hold on to a stable job.

Counting the time, next year marks the beginning of reform and opening up. Zhou Ziwen knows this will be an era full of opportunities and challenges. He harbors even greater ambitions and is not content with simply having a "iron rice bowl."

During the years he spent in the countryside, he had accumulated rich practical experience through his own efforts and the help of the hanging panel. He not only made achievements in agriculture and breeding, but also acquired various skills in mechanics and science.

These skills enable him to come up with innovative solutions when faced with various problems, and also make him full of confidence in his future entrepreneurial journey.

He silently planned in his mind that during college, he would study professional knowledge more deeply, combine theory with practice, and further improve his abilities.

He plans to use his spare time to participate in various activities related to mechanical manufacturing and technological innovation, get to know experts and outstanding talents in the industry, and expand his network of contacts.

At the same time, he also plans to pay attention to domestic and international technological developments and market trends to look for potential business opportunities.

Zhou Xiaomei asked curiously, "Brother, what are you thinking about? Do you have any plans?"

Zhou Ziwen smiled, patted her head, and said, "Little sister, I'm thinking about my future. I want to work hard in college and do something more meaningful in the future."

Zhou Yaqin looked at Zhou Ziwen, seemed to have guessed his thoughts, and said:

"Ziwen, no matter what decision you make, we support you. As long as you work hard to pursue your dreams, you will succeed."

Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying also nodded, expressing that they would always stay by his side and support his career.

Soon, dinner was ready and Mother Zhou brought delicious dishes to the table.

There is the fragrant braised pork, which is bright red in color and full of meaty aroma, making you salivate.

Sweet and sour spare ribs are sweet and sour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. One bite will fill you with a sense of happiness.

The steamed fish is tender and smooth, and the freshness of the fish is perfectly preserved. With the embellishment of green onions, ginger and garlic, it is full of color, aroma and taste.

There are also stir-fried vegetables. The green vegetables look very refreshing and delicious and are rich in nutrients.

"Come and have dinner, everyone!" Aunt Zhou greeted them warmly.

Everyone sat around the dining table, laughing and talking happily.

Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan were sitting in child seats, and Xiao Yueyue was waiting obediently for the adults to pick up some food for her.

Xiao Xuanxuan waved his little hands excitedly and chattered.

Father Zhou took out a bottle of white wine that he had treasured for a long time, poured a glass for Zhou Ziwen, and said:

"Son, today we are reunited as a family, it's worth celebrating, come drink with dad."

Zhou Ziwen took the wine glass and said with a smile, "Okay, Dad."

Zhou Xiaomei said mischievously, "Brother, drink less. It's not good to get drunk."

Everyone enjoyed the food and chatted happily.

Zhou Xiaomei kept talking about the interesting things in her work, making everyone laugh.

Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao also shared some of their experiences at the educated youth camp, giving everyone a better understanding of life in the countryside. (End of this chapter)