Ye Lian looked forward and saw two figures, one in front and one behind. If they were not her little daughter and youngest son, who else could they be?

She excitedly dropped the broom in her hand and trotted towards them.

"Yuyao, Lin Ping. Why didn't you call me after you came back today?"

"Mom, we wanted to come back and give you a surprise."

"What are you surprised about? Aren't we tired carrying so many things back here?"

"Yuyao, put it down quickly, mother will get it."

Lin Ping: "Mom, she only has one pack, and I have two packs, why didn't you ask to get me one pack?"

"Aren't you a porter? How can you walk if I carry a bag?"

"Can't I just carry it? I'm dying of exhaustion."

"You're exhausted just carrying such a small amount of stuff. You're far inferior to your elder brother. Your elder brother was digging coal, and his loads were heavier than yours. A boy's strength is not enough. You need to practice more."

He originally wanted me to show him more sympathy, but in the end I scolded him and told him to practice more.

Really, it’s better not to say anything.

Dad and eldest brother were both at home, and the house was filled with red window decorations with the word "happiness" on them, making it look very festive.

"Yuyao." Lin Dawei's eyes were red as he looked at his only lady, sized her up from head to toe, then smiled with red eyes.

"She's gained weight and become prettier. It looks like she's not suffering any loss."

Lin Yuyao smiled and said, "I said I didn't suffer any loss, but you still didn't believe me. You had to see it for yourself."

"That's right, you like to report good news but not bad news, how can I know if you are lying to me?"

Lin Yuyao turned to look at her elder brother who was standing beside her. He was getting married, and he had a happy face and looked very clean.

My brother digs coal every day and is always dark. It is rare to see him clean.

"Brother, congratulations."

Lin Gang smiled and said, "After I get married, my parents can keep an eye on you. It's good that you break off the engagement with Lu Jiangting. I can introduce you to an honest man later."

Lin Ping took over the conversation, "I don't want you to introduce me, my sister..."

Lin Yuyao glared at him, and he changed the subject, "Let me introduce my sister's partner."

"The ones you introduced are all brats."

"I didn't say I should introduce my younger brother. I can introduce my seniors. Can't I just introduce seniors who are a few years older than me or a few years older than my sister?"

"Okay, then I'll let you introduce it."

Back in the house, Lin Yuyao took out the things one by one.

When I gave my mother a watch as a gift, she was very happy but also felt sad.

"This thing is not cheap, it must be several hundred dollars, right? Yuyao, it's good to make money, but you have to save money."

"Mom, a watch can last for many years."

She thinks it is a calculated plan to use a mobile phone for many years before having to replace it.

“This razor isn’t cheap, is it?”

"This is not expensive, twenty dollars."

"Twenty? That's not expensive. I only spend a few cents to buy a box myself."

Lin Ping said angrily, "Dad, that's a razor blade. I could have accidentally cut your face. The razor I bought for you is safe."

"What is this?"

"Electric blanket."

"Huh? The one that keeps the quilt warm when you plug it in?"

"Yes."

"That's not cheap, is it? Hey, why did you buy two?"

"Yes, one bed for my parents, and the other bed is a wedding gift from me to my eldest brother and his wife."

Ye Lian smiled and said, "You are quite thoughtful, girl. But this thing shouldn't be cheap, right?"

"This is not expensive. Buy one and get one free. It's only fifty dollars."

"Fifty yuan is not a small amount. The people in the village might earn fifty yuan for carrying bricks for a month."

"Then you have to look at the things. There are two beds. It's worth it."

"It's worth it," Ye Lian sighed, "Yuyao, I know you made some money, but you should also save some money. Look at the things you bought, they cost hundreds of dollars."

Lin Yuyao choked, "Not much, and I didn't pay for this electric blanket."

She blurted it out and then regretted it.

Then, the whole family stared at her.

Lin Yuyao was stuck.

Seeing that she didn't say anything for a long time, Ye Lian asked, "Who bought it?"

"A friend of mine bought it on the way."

"What friend would buy you two electric blankets for free?"

Lin Yuyao: “…”

She stammered and couldn't say anything. It was so sudden that she had no idea how to tell her family.

Seeing that she didn't say anything, they looked at Lin Ping again, "Who is the friend she is talking about? Male or female?"

"I don't know. I just found out that this electric blanket was given to me by someone else."

This is one month's salary. Nowadays, everyone is well-off. Which friend can give such an expensive gift?

Looking at her daughter's blushing face, Ye Lian asked tentatively, "Do you have a date?"

Lin Yuyao: “…”

Everyone in the room gasped.

"Really?" Lin Dawei asked, "Yuyao, are you really dating someone?"

Under the gaze of the whole family, Lin Yuyao nodded gently, "Yes, he said this is a gift from him to you."

Hiss! So this is a gift from my future son-in-law?

When Lin Dawei and his wife heard her say this, they quickly took out the electric blanket.

The two of them looked at it and touched it, nodding their heads repeatedly.

"Isn't this made of wool?"

"I think so."

"Tsk, tsk, look at this pattern. What kind of flower is this? It's so pretty."

"Peony."

"Wow, what big peonies, so pretty. My daughter...my daughter has a really good eye for dating."

"Yes, young man, you have good taste. These peonies are really festive."

The two of them praised Lin Yuyao's boyfriend for a long time while using the electric blanket, and then turned to ask Lin Yuyao, "Where is this guy from?"

That's it. Where is his hometown? She didn't ask.

After thinking for a while, he said, "He bought a house in South City and also works in South City. If nothing unexpected happens, he should settle down in South City."

"You're from South City? This is... a bit far."

Lin Ping said, "Not far, not far. If nothing unexpected happens, I will settle down in Nancheng in the future. My elder brother and his wife will also go to Nancheng to work, and our whole family will settle down in Nancheng."

"What? What are you talking about, you idiot? Just a few words made our whole family move away."

"That is, our land is here, where can we move to? If we all leave, who will farm these lands?"

"Alas, what era is this? Are you still eyeing your little piece of land? How much money can you make from working hard all year round? You'll be lucky if you don't starve to death."

"That's not the case. You all were raised on these pieces of land."

"That was in the past. Now everything is open, and people are no longer looking for ways to make a living. They are starting to look for spiritual nourishment."

"What the hell? Spirit and food?"

"Of course there are. For example, you can spend money to watch movies, go to discos, buy books, and novels. You can earn more from farming. If you want to continue to work hard to protect this one-third of an acre of land, you are stupid."

"Bah, you idiot, you haven't even finished pooping on the sweet potatoes in your stomach, and you're already giving up on farming."