The farm manager was very enthusiastic towards Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying.

When he knew the purpose of Zhou Ziwen and the others' visit, he very attentively asked someone to invite Chen's father back from working in the fields.

Not long after, Father Chen came to the office. When he saw Chen Shiying and Zhou Ziwen, he was surprised.

"Shiying, why are you here?" Dad Chen looked at his eldest daughter excitedly.

Chen Shiying ran over and hugged Chen's father, tears couldn't help but flow down: "Dad, we came to see you, you are suffering here."

“Not bitter, not bitter.”

Dad Chen patted Chen Shiying on the back.

After a while, seeing that their excitement had calmed down a little, Zhou Ziwen stepped forward to greet them.

"Dad, let's not stand here. Let's sit down and talk first!" Zhou Ziwen said.

Father Chen looked at Zhou Ziwen, smiled and nodded: "You are Ziwen, right? Good boy."

The person in charge smiled and said, "Comrade Chen, you are so lucky to have such a good daughter and son-in-law."

Until this time, the farm manager still thought Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying were a couple.

Of course, neither Zhou Ziwen nor Chen Shiying gave any explanation for this.

"Yeah, I didn't expect them to come see me."

Dad Chen said excitedly.

After chatting for a while in the farm manager's office, Father Chen took the initiative to say, "Ziwen, Shiying, you must be tired from the journey. Let's go to my place and rest for a while!"

"Director Wang, we'll go over first." Zhou Ziwen greeted the farm manager.

"Okay, okay, you guys go ahead and get busy! Lao Chen, there's no rush to go back to work. Wait until you've settled them down first."

Director Wang said with a smile.

He didn't want to let Chen's father not go to work, but it was okay for him to go a little later.

"Thank you, Director."

Dad Chen hurriedly thanked him.

Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying accompanied Chen's father to their residence. Although the conditions there were simple, they were still clean.

Chen Shiying looked at the surrounding environment and felt a pang of sadness in her heart: "Dad, you must have suffered a lot here."

Father Chen smiled and said, "It's okay, it's all in the past. I'm very happy to see you."

Father Chen looked much older than before, with deeper wrinkles on his face and some graying in his hair. He was thin, but his eyes were bright.

He was wearing an old, washed-out suit with a few patches on it, showing that his life here was not easy.

Father Chen held Chen Shiying's hand and said with emotion: "Seeing that you are all well, I feel relieved."

Chen Shiying replied, "Dad, don't worry. We're doing fine in the countryside. We just went back home. Mom is doing fine too. Don't worry."

Father Chen nodded and looked at Zhou Ziwen again: "Ziwen, how is Qiaoyi? Is she okay with her pregnancy?"

Zhou Ziwen quickly replied, "Dad, don't worry, Qiaoyi is doing fine, she just misses you so much."

A trace of relief flashed in Father Chen's eyes: "That's good. When I get back, I must take a good look at her."

At this time, Chen Shiying took out the local specialties, some food, and daily necessities that Zhou Ziwen brought and handed them to Chen's father: "Dad, these are what we brought for you. Don't be too frugal here."

"So many things?" Dad Chen was a little surprised to see his eldest daughter constantly taking things out.

"Dad, you're alone here and your living conditions aren't very good. It's a rare opportunity for us to visit you, so I brought some extra things with us." Zhou Ziwen explained.

Father Chen looked at them with emotion and said, "You are so thoughtful. I don't lack anything here, but I am worried that you are not having a good time out there."

Zhou Ziwen said, "Dad, don't worry about us. We are doing well in the countryside."

Father Chen nodded: "That's good, that's good."

Then they chatted about some family matters. Dad Chen asked about their specific situation in the countryside, and Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying answered one by one.

Seeing that it was getting late, Dad Chen asked them to stay at home while he went to work in the fields.

They did not have as much freedom at work as the educated youth like Zhou Ziwen.

There is strict management when working every day.

You can't just not go to work if you don't want to.

"Dad has had a hard time here."

After Chen's father left, Chen Shiying looked at the simple environment in the house and felt an unspeakable pain in her heart.

She turned to look at Zhou Ziwen, her eyes filled with sadness: "Ziwen, we must find a way to help Dad."

Zhou Ziwen gently put his arm around Chen Shiying's shoulders and whispered soothingly, "Shiying, don't worry, I have a plan. Uncle Zhou's letter of introduction wasn't given for nothing; we'll definitely be able to use it."

Chen Shiying nodded and leaned in Zhou Ziwen's arms, feeling the strength and comfort he gave her. She knew that as long as Zhou Ziwen was there, nothing was impossible.

The two of them rested for a while at Chen's father's residence, sorted out the items they brought, and sorted out some necessities and food.

They knew that Dad Chen didn't have enough daily necessities here, so they brought a lot of practical things with them.

When Dad Chen came back from work, the three of them sat around a simple table. Dad Chen took out some of the food they brought and prepared a simple but warm lunch.

Although the conditions were difficult, Dad Chen always had a satisfied smile on his face because he was able to reunite with his family.

After lunch, Zhou Ziwen had an in-depth conversation with Chen's father.

"Dad, the living conditions here are too difficult. This time I brought a letter of introduction from a leader. With this letter, I believe the farm will take better care of you, and you won't have to work so hard in the future."

Zhou Ziwen spoke.

"What letter of introduction? It won't cause you any trouble, will it?"

Dad Chen asked worriedly.

Zhou Ziwen quickly shook his head: "Dad, don't worry, there won't be any trouble. This was written by an old leader I helped before. He is a very influential person, and the farm will give him this honor."

After hearing this, Father Chen was still a little hesitant: "Ziwen, I don't want to cause you any trouble, and I'm used to it here."

Zhou Ziwen tried to comfort him, "Dad, don't say that. We are a family, and this is what we should do. With this letter of introduction, your life will improve, and we can feel more at ease."

Chen Shiying also said, "Dad, Ziwen is right, don't refuse."

Father Chen looked at the two children and was deeply moved: "Okay, then I'll listen to you."

Zhou Ziwen continued, "Dad, I'm going to see the farm manager tomorrow to see if I can arrange some easier work for you."

Father Chen nodded: "Ziwen, thank you for your hard work."

…

The place where Chen's father lived was very small, with only one room. At night, when he went to bed, Chen's father gave his bed to Chen Shiying, and he and Zhou Ziwen slept on the floor.

At night, Dad Chen and Zhou Ziwen lay on the ground. Although the conditions were difficult, they felt relaxed.

Zhou Ziwen said, "Dad, don't worry, things will get better and better in the future."

Father Chen said with emotion: "Ziwen, you are a good boy. Qiaoyi is lucky to have a husband like you."

Although it was the first time he met Zhou Ziwen, Father Chen was very impressed with him.

He was especially satisfied when he heard his daughter talk about what he did in the countryside.

Zhou Ziwen smiled and said, "Dad, this is what I should do."

The two chatted for a while and then gradually fell asleep. (End of this chapter)