Feng Haidong and his group arrived by train. When he and his three cousins ​​walked out of the train station...

To their complete surprise, Feng Haidong's cousin from the south of the province was waiting for them outside the train station.

Feng Haidong was very surprised to see his cousin: "Brother Guofeng, what are you doing here?"

Liu Guofeng greeted Feng Haidong with a smile: "Haidong, it's been so many years, you haven't changed at all."

Feng Haidong quickly said, "Brother Guofeng, you've changed a bit. Your hair has turned completely gray."

Liu Guofeng said, "My hair is naturally gray. I've been quite busy at the Forestry Bureau lately and haven't had time to dye it, so this is what it looks like."

Then, Liu Guofeng greeted his three older sisters.

"Eldest sister, second sister, third sister."

Liu Fenzhen looked at her younger brother and was immediately excited: "Guofeng, you, you actually came all the way to pick us up."

Liu Guofeng said, "Sisters, you called. Dad kept talking about you during the Spring Festival. When he found out you were coming today, he told me I had to come and pick you up."

Looking at her younger brother, Liu Fenxiu suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

On the way here, Liu Fenxiu was still complaining about her younger brother.

She never expected that her younger brother would actually come all the way to the train station to pick them up.

Liu Fenlin smiled and looked at her younger brother, saying, "Guofeng, you work hard, but don't forget to take care of yourself. I see that your hair has turned quite white, and your complexion isn't very good."

Liu Guofeng smiled and said, "Third Sister, I know, don't worry."

Then, Liu Guofeng said to everyone, "Let's go. I borrowed a car to pick you all up and go back together, so you don't have to take the bus, which would take too long."

Feng Haidong and his three older cousins ​​followed their cousin and got into the car his cousin had borrowed.

Once in the car, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward, as there was always a slight distance between the three older female cousins ​​and the older male cousin.

Feng Haidong quickly spoke up: "Brother Guofeng, how is Uncle's health?"

Liu Guofeng said, "He's doing great. My dad fought in the war years ago, so he's in really good health. Even though he's over seventy now, he went hiking with other people before the Lunar New Year."

Upon hearing this, Feng Haidong exclaimed in surprise, "Really? Then my uncle's health is indeed excellent."

Liu Guofeng then asked, "By the way, how are your aunt and uncle doing?"

Feng Haidong said, "Everything is fine. My mom and dad are in good health. After all, they are not as old as my uncle. They retired and returned to the town. They grow vegetables in the courtyard. My mom raises some chickens and ducks. The two of them are very busy and live a good life."

Upon hearing this, Liu Guofeng immediately said, "That's just like my dad. My dad also grows his own vegetables. He said that before he joined the army, he grew vegetables at home. Besides growing vegetables, he also liked to go up the mountain, just like he did before he retired and patrolled the forest. I even got him a dog for that."

Feng Haidong and his cousin started chatting, and his three older cousins ​​also learned about their father's recent situation through their conversation.

However, none of the three older cousins ​​spoke up, probably because they still felt a little guilty towards their father.

After all, they don't come to their father's place often from the provincial capital, and they can't take care of him.

The car that Liu Guofeng borrowed was relatively fast to drive.

Feng Haidong and his group traveled for about forty minutes to reach the mountain town.

Upon entering the mountainous area, Feng Haidong couldn't help but exclaim, "The air in the mountains is so fresh!"

Liu Guofeng said, "The only good thing about the mountains is the air. If it weren't for tourism development, the conditions here would be quite harsh. Although the tourism industry has developed very well in recent years, the roads are still not good, so the resources in the mountains are still not very good."

Feng Haidong said, "Shouldn't road construction start here too? I saw it mentioned on the news."

Liu Guofeng said, "Yes, there is a plan. They said they are going to build a tunnel. If the tunnel is completed, it will be much more convenient to get into the mountains."

Feng Haidong said with a smile, "The tourism industry in the mountains will definitely develop better then."

Liu Guofeng nodded and said, "I hope that really happens, then the people in our mountain village can become prosperous."

The car drove into the mountains and stopped at the entrance of a mountain village.

Liu Guofeng said apologetically, "Eldest sister, second sister, third sister, Haidong, I'm really sorry, the car has to be returned, so I can only drop us off here at the village entrance."

Liu Fenzhen said, "That's enough. We've already arrived at our destination. Guofeng, don't be embarrassed. We're all family."

Liu Fenxiu and Liu Fenlin both said it was okay.

As Feng Haidong unloaded his things from the car, he said with a smile, "Brother Guofeng, why are you being so polite with us?"

After unloading the items from the car, Liu Guofeng told the driver to drive the car back.

Then he led his three older sisters and Feng Haidong into the mountain village.

I had only walked a few steps when I saw a robust old man in a dark blue cloth coat standing at the intersection, looking around.

Upon seeing him from afar, Feng Haidong immediately asked, "Brother Guofeng, is that my uncle?"

The three older female cousins ​​and the older male cousin looked up when they heard this.

Liu Guofeng said, "Yes, it's my dad."

Feng Haidong immediately picked up his things and ran upstairs.

Running up to his uncle, Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Uncle, it's me, Haidong. My eldest sister, second sister, and third sister have come to see you."

Uncle Liu Fenggu smiled and said, "Haha, Haidong, you've finally come to see your uncle! You haven't been here for years, have you?"

Feng Haidong said, "Yes, Uncle, it's been many years since I last visited you. It's my fault, and I apologize to you."

Liu Fenggu chuckled and patted Feng Haidong on the shoulder, saying, "Alright, your uncle doesn't blame you. It's okay if you're busy with work and don't have time to come. Are your parents in good health?"

Feng Haidong immediately said, "It's all good. My mother knew I was coming, so she specifically asked me to bring you something."

Liu Fenggu said, "Guifang always thinks about me. Over the years, it's all thanks to your mother and father. Your three older cousins ​​and your maternal grandmother were all taken care of by your mother and father. Your eldest uncle didn't fulfill his responsibilities, but your mother and father did it for me."

Feng Haidong said, "Uncle, let's not talk about these things. We're all family. You can't go back from here, so these are things we should do."

As the two were chatting, their three older cousins ​​came over.

Upon seeing their father, the three immediately called out in unison, "Dad!"

Liu Fenggu looked at his three daughters and said with a smile, "You're all here, good."

Liu Guofeng followed and said, "Dad, let's go home first."

Liu Fenggu said, "Okay, let's go home first."

Then Liu Fenggu led the way, with Feng Haidong and the others following behind the old man.

Feng Haidong looked at his uncle, who still walked with a brisk and energetic gait, and turned to Liu Guofeng beside him, saying, "Brother Guofeng, my uncle is really in good health. He still walks with that same brisk and energetic gait as before."

Liu Guofeng laughed and said, "Yes, sometimes when we go hiking, I can't even beat him."

The group followed Liu Fenggu into the mountain village and arrived at a courtyard with stone walls.

Liu Fenggu called out to the inside, "Bozhi, come out quickly, your aunt and cousin are here."

As Liu Fenggu shouted, a mother and son quickly ran out of the yard. They were Liu Guofeng's wife, Shen Hui, and son, Liu Bozhi.