The two of them tossed and turned for most of the night, and Shen Jingyan was so tired that she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow, forgetting all the serious talk.

She succinctly summarized Gu Zhiyun's characteristics: he is a different person when he is dressed and a different person when he is not dressed, and even more so when he is in front of others and when he is in front of himself.

In particular, you must not show any initiative in front of him, otherwise you will be devoured without a trace.

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After the Lunar New Year, Shen Jingyan and Gu Zhiyun had prepared all the luggage and gifts they needed to take back to the forest farm. Unfortunately, Fang Ru and Gu Huaiqian both had work during the New Year period and couldn't leave to go back to the forest farm with them.

On the Xu family's side, Xu Honglin and Qiao Suxin made time out of their busy schedules. Old Man Xu was very enthusiastic about returning to the forest farm, and Feifei was especially looking forward to it, as she had never been to the countryside before.

Only Hsu Ya-Tung became a troublesome headache.

Xu Honglin insisted on taking Xu Yatong back to the forest farm because he treated Xu Yatong and Feifei equally, and it would be unreasonable to leave his eldest daughter at home.

However, Xu Yatong did not consider Shen Honggang's family as her own relatives and was unwilling to integrate into their family.

She had already made up her mind. Now that the Xu family had all returned to their hometown, she could visit the Zhou family and take the opportunity to strengthen her relationship with Zhou Zhengqing.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Xu Yatong, Xu Honglin had no choice but to give up.

Old Xu said, "Have the Huang family across the street look after her. She's a grown woman, how could anything happen to her? Besides, she's naturally aloof and doesn't like to talk to people even when she's at the forest farm. It's better for her to stay at home."

Qiao Suxin prepared a lot of New Year's goods for Xu Yatong and also asked Shen Jingyan for the forest farm's phone number.

"Tongtong, if you need anything, just call this number, and you'll be able to reach me and your dad."

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Xu Yatong said coldly, "You've gone to such a far place. If I really need help, you won't be able to help me."

Qiao Suxin was already used to her cold words and left after hanging up the phone.

The family bought overnight sleeper tickets and arrived at Jichang Railway Station at noon on the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month.

Old Xu and Shen Honggang came to pick them up in a truck.

Because the truck bed could only seat a maximum of four people, Shen Honggang laid thick cotton quilts in the truck bed, afraid that everyone would get cold.

Everyone was wearing thick cotton-padded clothes, wrapped in cotton quilts, huddled together, holding hot water bottles in their hands, and didn't feel very cold.

Throughout the journey, Fei Fei was incredibly curious.

As the truck drove through the vast forests of Northeast China, she shouted excitedly:

"Is that like the snowy forests and forests in Peking Opera? Crossing the forests and traversing the snowy plains..."

Gu Zhiyun smiled and said, “Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy is Old Yang’s favorite Peking Opera. He has watched it eight hundred times and can recite the lyrics by heart.”

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Feifei's big eyes sparkled: "I like it too!"

Shen Jingyan thought to herself that her only regret for this year's Spring Festival was that Yang Zinuo was unable to return to the forest farm with them.

As the truck drove into Dalin Village, the surrounding scenery became more and more familiar and welcoming.

When the truck stopped at the entrance of the forest farm, Grandma Xu strode out to greet it.

As soon as she saw Qiao Suxin, she burst into tears and hugged her tightly.

"Qiuye! It's been almost twenty years! I never thought your brother would be able to find you again!"

Although Qiao Suxin didn't recognize Grandma Xu, she felt an inexplicable sense of warmth towards the old woman.

She looked around, and everything seemed familiar, as if she had appeared in a dream.

The memories may be gone, but at this moment she has a sense of security, as if she has finally found a home.

She went home.

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Old Xu and Old Xu had already started chatting warmly, while Shen Honggang, beaming with joy, led his whole family home.

Shen Zhiqiang and Pan Yunxia took Xiaobao back to the bride's parents' home, where they were greeted by Shen Yulan and Anzi.

After more than a year away, the Shen family's courtyard had changed a lot. The earthen walls had been repaired, and all the clutter in the yard was gone, replaced by a large chicken coop. The chickens inside were plump and fat, and two tabby cats were drooling over the big, fat chickens.

When Feifei saw the tabby cat, she tried to hug it, but the two cats jumped over the wall warily and left.

Once inside, the stove was already burning brightly, and the room was warm and cozy.

The kang (heated brick bed) was covered with a thick blanket, the tables, chairs and benches were all new, and the wardrobe against the wall was also newly made. The whole room looked brand new.

It seems the Shen family is doing quite well, and their lives have improved considerably.

Perhaps because Chen Feng no longer used Shen Honggang's salary to support her family, and Shen Yuqin no longer spent money extravagantly, Shen Honggang's salary was used for what it should be used for.

Not long after entering the house, Anzi threw herself into Gu Zhiyun's arms and gave him a big bear hug.

"Brother-in-law, what did you bring me?"

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The little guy really doesn't stand on ceremony; he immediately asked for a gift.

Gu Zhiyun held out one hand to him and said, "Let me see if you've been studying properly these past six months."

Anzi shoved his head into his schoolbag and started rummaging through it.

"Look, here's my report card!"

This is Anzi's first year of junior high school, and he is very satisfied with his grades.

Gu Zhiyun glanced at the report card and thought it was pretty good. Five out of the seven subjects were in the 90s, with perfect scores in math and history.

"Anzi, your grades are still a bit poor."

Shen Jingyan said, "Your brother-in-law got full marks in all subjects when he was in junior high school."

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