He changed his clothes to a shirt and wore blue straight-leg pants, and his whole demeanor changed.

This is completely different from the image of the rough, unsophisticated men from the loess plateau in their memories.

"Stone, you've really changed since you went to the city!"

"Absolutely, he looks like a city person, very impressive."

"Look at that build, if they didn't tell me it was you, I wouldn't have recognized you."

The aunties surrounded Qin Yu, exclaiming in surprise.

"How are you all doing, aunties?" Qin Yu asked them politely.

"Aren't we still the same?" The aunties waved their hands. Their daily lives were the same, with no change whatsoever.

For decades, things have remained the same, and I doubt anything will change in my lifetime.

But Qin Yu was different to them. He had a tough life since he was a child, and everyone thought that this was all he would ever be.

Even if you go to the army and come back, you still have nothing.

He just got a free wife, which they all laughed at at the time.

Everyone thought Qin Yu and Xia Lan's relationship wouldn't last, and that Xia Lan would definitely look down on a rough guy like Qin Yu who had nothing. They were all waiting to see what would happen.

I'll wait and see them get divorced.

As a result, after marrying Xia Lan, Qin Yu felt like he had struck gold and his life changed dramatically.

Not only did he follow Xia Lan into the city and enjoy a comfortable life there, but Xia Lan also paid for him to build a new house in the village.

The house was very well built, using blue bricks, but the walls were so high that no one could go inside to take a look.

Even so, it didn't change the fact that everyone felt Qin Yu had gotten incredibly lucky.

"What's wrong with Xia Lan?" The aunts asked with concern, noticing that Xia Lan's complexion was not good.

"I'm a little carsick," Xia Lan said with a weak smile.

"Aunties, Lanlan isn't feeling well, I'll take her home to rest." Qin Yu picked Xia Lan up, said goodbye to the aunties, and left.

Watching Qin Yu and Xia Lan's retreating figures, the group felt a pang of sadness.

"Look, once you enter the city, the people are different."

"Indeed, is that the same behavior we know, that Stone?"

"He really made a fortune by marrying a good wife."

"Tsk, what's the use? She hasn't gotten pregnant after all this time, and she's always complaining of this and that. She's practically infertile."

Aunt Hu, having listened for an unknown amount of time, interrupted with a cold expression.

When the aunties saw that it was Aunt Hu behind them, they stopped talking and just stared at her.

"Why do you care if she can lay eggs? Even if she can't, Qin Yu won't leave her to marry your daughter."

"Hmph, what do you know? My Hu Li's big butt is perfect for childbearing! She'll definitely give birth to a big, healthy boy."

Aunt Hu snorted coldly, forbidding them from speaking ill of her daughter.

While the other aunties were just being sarcastic about Qin Yu's comeback, Aunt Hu was clearly targeting Xia Lan.

She said Xia Lan's words were too harsh; they were all women, and it was wrong to focus on someone's belly.

"Back then, you didn't have a son either, and everyone was still saying how good daughters are. Why don't you say that now?" One of the aunties couldn't stand it anymore and rolled her eyes at her.

"How can that be the same?" Aunt Hu retorted. "I still gave my husband a son after all."

"hehe."

The aunties continued preparing the vegetables, ignoring Aunt Hu.

Xia Lan was carried by Qin Yu through the village. She saw that the old houses had been demolished and the new houses were not in the original locations, but in a different place.

Xia Lan looked at the high brick wall in front of her, wondering if it was a bit too high...

But seeing that Qin Yu was tall enough to see right outside the wall, Xia Lan fell silent.

Qin Yu put Xia Lan down, took out his key and unlocked the front door. The door was very sturdy, and Xia Lan couldn't help but take another look.

“This door is not something an ordinary person can break down.” Qin Yu’s words instantly shocked Xia Lan.

He always remembered...

Qin Yu led Xia Lan into the courtyard, and Xia Lan fell in love with the spacious courtyard at first sight.

Qin Yu also planted several fruit trees, and flowers in the corner of the wall on the other side.

The backyard is a vegetable garden, which has been cultivated but has not yet been planted with seeds.

This courtyard is exactly as Xia Lan depicted it, and Qin Yu has brought it to life for her.

Xia Lan rushed into the room without waiting.

On the left is the master bedroom she designed, in the middle is the living room, and on the right is the secondary bedroom. Next to the master bedroom is a small door leading to the master bedroom's toilet, which is the place Xia Lan is most concerned about.

Her 'toilet' and 'bathtub'.

The house was already furnished with the furniture that had been made. Xia Lan didn't have time to take a second look before turning around and rushing to the master bedroom on the left.

The master bedroom is bright and airy; Xia Lan chose a large south-facing window that allows the light to illuminate the entire room.

There was a small door next to the room, and Xia Lan opened it and walked towards the bathroom.

Xia Lan divided the bathroom into two areas to separate the wet and dry areas.

Because there was enough space, Xia Lan even installed doors on both sides.

Upon entering, there's a washbasin, followed by her private room with a flush toilet and her bathtub.

"You really bought a flush toilet?" Xia Lan looked at Qin Yu in disbelief, staring at the real flush toilet.

Qin Yu, who was following behind Xia Lan, stepped forward and hugged her.

"If you want it, how can I not grant it?" Qin Yu kissed Xia Lan and chuckled.

"Shouldn't you give me a reward?" Qin Yu seized the opportunity to ask for a reward.

"What do you want?" Xia Lan asked curiously.

Qin Yu whispered something in Xia Lan's ear, and Xia Lan's face grew hotter and hotter.

"..."

"Honey, I've been studying for your exam for over a month..." Qin Yu looked at Xia Lan with a wronged expression.

Qin Yu had been holding back for over a month so that she could focus on her exam preparation.

“…Just this once.” Xia Lan bit her lip, but ultimately succumbed to Qin Yu’s aggrieved gaze.

"Wife, let's go and see other places." Qin Yu's spirits visibly lifted.

He smiled broadly, his mouth almost reaching his ears.

"..." Xia Lan blushed and gave him a coquettish glare before turning to look elsewhere.

On the right are two rooms designed by Xia Lan, which can be used as a secondary bedroom or a storage room.

There is another toilet at the back of the room, which is a squat toilet, in case guests come over and need to use the toilet.

Xia Lan didn't want to share her 'toilet' with outsiders.

"These pieces of furniture must have been made by a master craftsman, right?" Xia Lan finally arrived at the central living room.

Looking at the tables and chairs in the living room, Xia Lan could tell that the craftsmanship was exquisite, unlike that of an ordinary craftsman.

"Do you like it?" Qin Yu looked at Xia Lan, anticipating her answer.

"Of course I love it! It's elegant and simple, and it's a complete set." Xia Lan really liked it; the patterns on it were openwork designs, which showed that a lot of effort had been put into them.

"I'm glad you like it." Qin Yu smiled, in a good mood.