After the greetings, the one that attracted the most attention was the baby in Jing Li's arms.

It was the first time for the little fish to see so many people, but he was not very scared. Jing Li asked him to call whatever he wanted. After calling him "uncle" and "aunt" a few times, everyone's hearts softened.

"This child is so adorable, he looks just like Qin Zhao!"

"Has Qin Zhao arranged a marriage for him? My child was born last year!"

This was more of a joke than anything else. According to village rules, arranging a child marriage required formal gifts and witnesses; it couldn't be done with just a few words.

However, Qin Zhao still answered seriously: "I don't have such plans."

The villager who made the suggestion sighed and said it was a pity, but was then laughed at by everyone.

A moment later, a loud and powerful voice interrupted the conversation: "The village chief is here!"

This time, Jing Li could guess who was speaking without even looking.

Apart from Chen Yanan, who else would dare to yell in front of Qin Zhao?

The crowd parted to make a path, and Chen Yanan walked over, supporting the village chief.

That person was Chen Yanan, but he was completely different from the one he was a year ago.

He lost about dozens of pounds and grew a lot taller. He looked upright, energetic and refreshed.

During this year, they kept exchanging letters. Jing Li had heard that Chen Yanan had successfully lost weight. He had thought that he was just bragging, but he didn't expect that he really did it.

Qin Zhao didn't care about these things and went to greet the village chief: "Why did the village chief come out in person? Just think of it as me visiting you."

"I wouldn't dare. You're a top scholar now." The village chief was already old, and the gray hairs on his temples had only grown thicker after a year. He coughed twice as he spoke, glanced around, and said, "Don't blame them. Linxi Village has never had a top scholar before. When the official came to announce the good news, the villagers were overjoyed. They've been waiting so long for you to come back, and they all want to come up and say a few words to share in your joy."

Qin Zhao: "It is because you fellow villagers think highly of Qin Zhao."

The village chief smiled and nodded, looking at Qin Zhao with admiration. The village chief had also passed the imperial examination and had seen many people who had lost contact with their hometown after passing the imperial examination, and who were treacherous.

But Qin Zhao is different. Although he has a high school degree, his words and deeds are not impetuous, and his good character can be seen from this.

The village chief exchanged a few pleasantries with him and then said, "Come to my house for dinner later. Bring the little Li child and this young man with you."

Ah Qi followed Qin Zhao and Jing Li silently with his luggage, acting like a servant, but the village chief still treated them equally.

Qin Zhao replied, "Yes."

"Alright everyone, Qin Zhao is just coming home. Why do you all act like you've never seen him before? Isn't that embarrassing?" The village chief dismissed the people with a few words and told Chen Yan'an, "Yan'an, please see Qin Zhao off. You two used to have a good relationship, and you should have a lot to talk about after not seeing each other for a long time. I, an old man, won't bother you anymore."

The village chief had great prestige in the village. As soon as he spoke, everyone dispersed one after another.

Qin Zhao was finally able to walk into the village.

Chen Yanan and Qin Zhao didn't have much to say. As soon as they left, he couldn't wait to get close to Jing Li and ask the little fish in his arms, "Fish, do you remember me?"

The little fish looked at him in confusion for a long time before shaking his head.

"I used to hold you in my arms, and I gave you a lot of clothes and a little fish doll. Don't you remember?" Chen Yan'an looked very hurt.

Chen Yanan liked Xiao Yuzai from the first time he met him. Not only did he give him a lot of gifts, he also tried every possible way to get Qin Zhao to agree to arrange a marriage with him.

Unfortunately, Qin Zhao and Jing Li both rejected her proposal.

The fish doll he gave to the little fish cub was exquisitely crafted and has always been the little fish cub's favorite toy.

"Little Fish Puppet...it's not you." The little fish boy frowned, stretched out his hands, and drew a big circle in front of him, "It's Fatty Uncle."

Chen Yanan: “…”

Qin Zhao: "..."

Jing Li: "Puff."

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