Everything seemed to be moving in a good direction, but whenever night fell and everything was quiet, an indescribable melancholy would still surge deep in Liu Yanran's heart.
It's been ages since I last heard from Gu Shijing. Recalling the last time we met, it was because I couldn't contain my longing for him that I called him to pour out my heart, and he, without hesitation, drove a thousand miles to visit me. However, since then, he's been so busy with his work that I haven't heard from him since, not even a single word from him.
Seeing that those couples around her who started dating later had already entered the marriage hall and achieved their happy ending, while she and Gu Shijing had not yet obtained their marriage certificate, Liu Yanran couldn't help but sigh.
Young people today are different from those of the past. Relationships often last a year or even several years. Often, if they fall in love at first sight, they can get married in just two or three months. Some even decide quickly after their first meeting and get married the next time they meet.
After all, people are generally poor and have no time to spend too much energy on repeatedly testing and struggling with relationships. Therefore, in such an environment, most people have a mentality of taking things as they come. Once they identify someone, it is a lifelong commitment.
Despite being influenced by later generations' culture, Liu Yanran still holds onto traditional values deep down. Otherwise, how could she, a wealthy woman with hundreds of billions of dollars, willingly lower herself to cook, only to ultimately meet a tragic end?
It truly lived up to the old saying, "To care for a man brings lifelong misfortune." Thinking of this, Liu Yanran shook her head gently, trying to put these chaotic thoughts behind her and quickly drift off to sleep. Beside her, adorable little Yunduo clung to her arm, soundly asleep, her innocent expression adorable.
Liu Yanran had specially brought the five Lin siblings back home with her. After a full semester, the children's personalities had changed significantly, becoming more lively and cheerful. Initially somewhat introverted and shy, Xiao Lei and Xiao Dian had gradually revealed their true selves, even happily playing and joking with Liu Yunfei.
Back then, the Liu family was forced to flee due to an unexpected event, and Liu Chunping was tragically separated from his parents. However, surprisingly, despite such hardships, many family members survived. Unfortunately, Liu Yanran was kept in the dark about all this.
It wasn't until today, when she arrived with her fourth brother and his wife to invite guests, that she realized, as if awakened from a dream, that the Liu family had such a glorious past. It turned out their ancestors had been generals and top-ranked scholars, their fame unparalleled! Unfortunately, over the years, the family gradually declined. First, their ancestors resigned from office and retired to the countryside, then suffered repeated migrations, ultimately leading to a decline in their family and a loss of their glory.
Once upon a time, the Liu family chose to retreat to the countryside to avoid disaster, living a humble and simple life. During that time, the young siblings Liu Chunping and Liu Chunling were separated from their parents. Fortunately, they were cared for by their extended family and stayed with them. Thanks to the generosity of these relatives, the siblings were able to thrive.
As time passed, the two grew up. Through their unremitting efforts, they finally found jobs in the city and established themselves, creating a world of their own. Liu Chunping, filled with gratitude, often brought gifts to visit the elderly people who had helped him. Among them, the most respected and esteemed was his third uncle.
When Third Uncle saw Liu Yanran and Liu Guoxing, two outstanding university students, his heart was filled with joy and relief. He said with deep emotion, "Oh, you are from the Chunping family, right? These days, young people as knowledgeable and talented as you are truly rare! In our time, you would definitely be considered the top scholar on the imperial examination list! And, judging by your two brothers' current achievements, even if they are not feared generals, they are at least outstanding individuals, right? Haha... It's true that like fathers, like sons! You are truly the legitimate bloodline of our Liu family, perfectly inheriting the excellent genes passed down from generation to generation!"
The place where the Liu family now lives is called Liujiapo. Looking back on the past, when they first arrived here, they were a large and prosperous place. However, because they were all outsiders, no village was willing to take them in. In desperation, they had to rely on their own efforts to reclaim the wasteland, work hard, and eventually set up camp at the foot of a mountain.
At first, people could only build houses with mud for shelter; later, they switched to building huts with thatch to protect against wind and rain; after a long time and unremitting struggle, today every household lives in a spacious and bright tiled house.
In Liujiapo, few seek comfort or simply sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Most are ambitious and driven to strive for success. Because of this, Liujiapo is considered a prosperous village, even for miles around or even further.
However, it should be noted that they did bring some valuables with them when they fled. However, most of them were buried deep underground, and only the elderly and elders knew about this. The reason for doing this was that they did not want their descendants to become people who rely solely on the legacy of their ancestors and do not strive for progress.
The old man gazed at the two people before him, his eyes revealing undisguised admiration. He then said, "However, do you know why Liujiapo has become so prosperous?" The two men looked at each other and shook their heads in unison, indicating that they had no idea why.
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