After bidding farewell to the old village chief, Xiao Guo really admired this responsible elderly man from the bottom of his heart.

He really did his job to the utmost.

"How's it going? Are you ready?"

Xiaoguo sat in the carriage, waiting for Xiaozhu and Yuling to come out.

Yu Ling showed her head first, holding her bag and sitting on the bed with her. She nodded when she heard her words, "We are ready. Nothing is left behind."

Yuling packed up all the clothes her mother had made for her, as well as the ceramic jar that had held Zhao Yuyan's ashes, and a few odds and ends. It sounded like a lot, but even so, the bag was still very flat.

Xiaoguo nodded, looking at Yuling's gray clothes and the shoes with half of her toes covered, and thought to herself that she would buy new clothes for both of them when she got back. Thanks to the gifts from Su Changsheng, her family had no shortage of fabric.

As they were talking, Xiaozhu also came back. She walked at the end, carrying her smaller bag. She first closed all the doors and windows in the house, and then took the key to lock the door.

Xiaozhu looked at the carriage waiting at the door, her feet paused, and fell beside the door frame.

She looked down at the door frame just one step away, and without hesitation, she stepped straight over and landed steadily on the steps outside.

Then he turned around, closed the door with a smile, and locked it neatly.

She used to stand in the door frame and watch people leave, but now she doesn’t have to wait and can finally walk out.

Yu Ling looked at her dumbfounded expression, laughed and shouted, "Xiao Zhu, let's go, it will be dark by the time we get there~"

After saying that, she turned around and shyly stuck out her tongue at Xiaoguo.

I couldn't help but wonder if I was too reserved just now, as I was eager to go to Sister Xiaoguo's house.

Although she was indeed eager to go to her house, it would be too unrestrained to say it out loud.

Xiaoguo didn't know what she was thinking, she just thought she was so cute. Those who were rushing to catch the bus were not there, so why were those sitting in the bus in such a hurry?

Xiaozhu turned her head, holding her bag and smiling at them, "I'm here~"

"Brother Xizi, you are too slow."

Xiaozhu looked at the man who was late for sex and complained jokingly.

The man called Brother Xizi came over with sweat all over his forehead.

"Hey, it's okay, I won't delay anything~"

Xizi wiped the sweat off his face and got on the carriage, not forgetting to ask everyone to sit down. He whipped the carriage only after they were seated.

Xizi is the villager from Xiaoyu Village who sent Xiaoguo back and forth these times.

Because she was familiar with Xiaozhu, the two of them joked around, and soon Yuling also joined in the discussion. There was a lot of laughter along the way, which was much more lively than when Xiaoguo was alone.

"Sister Xiaoguo, how is Taohua Village?"

Xiaozhu has never been to any place except the small fishing village.

Yuling also looked at Xiaoguo curiously. She had always been homeless before. When she was in exile, she lived in desolate places or on islands. There was no chance for her to see a normal village.

"Taohua Village is pretty good. There are many peach trees. Every spring the whole village is covered with peach blossoms. The pink and white color is very beautiful. Although there is no sea, there is a wide river. The people in the village are also very nice. When I go back, I will introduce you to a group of older sisters and two girls of the same age."

Xiaoguo believes that Mrs. Yang and Ruyi will definitely like these two new children.

Xiaozhu and Yuling were secretly looking forward to their new life because of Xiaoguo's words. They were both nervous and excited about it.

Xizi, who was catching up, took a look at the excited Xiaozhu and couldn't help but feel happy for her.

Xiaoguo, who was smiling the whole time, had no idea that a big surprise was waiting for her at home.

Jiang Shanhe couldn't help but sigh at his fate, as he had missed the target once again.

Ever since he received Xiaoguo's letter, he had been thinking about her day and night, wishing he could fly to her in the blink of an eye. He was in great torment.

I thought about writing back, but I felt like I couldn't express my feelings no matter how hard I tried. My words always fell short of expressing what I meant.

I just took a leave of absence, packed my bags and rushed home.

I rode home as fast as I could, but when I pushed the door excitedly, it didn't open.

Not giving up, he pushed again, this time with more force, but the door still didn't budge.

The barking of dogs and cows in the yard was growing louder and louder. He was afraid of attracting the attention and misunderstanding of the villagers around him, so he quickly stepped back a few steps and moved away from the gate.

Seeing that he couldn't open the door, he learned his lesson this time. Instead of waiting foolishly, he turned around and knocked on Mrs. Yang's door.

Mrs. Yang was swatting flies at home out of boredom when she suddenly heard the door open. She thought it was Xiaoguo coming back, so she held her belly and ran towards the door.

Yang Jia walked outside together and obviously heard the doorbell. When he was about to open the door, he saw his sister-in-law running towards the door at a flying speed.

Before he could react, the other party had already opened the door.

Mrs. Yang's cracked mouth froze immediately. It was obviously not the person she expected. However, the visitor was also unexpected. She said in surprise, "Shan He is back!"

When Yang Jia heard Jiang Shanhe's name, he walked over curiously.

Jiang Shanhe also put on a smile. She remembered what Xiaoguo said, that one should smile when meeting people; it is polite.

"Sister-in-law, Xiaoguo is not at home. Do you know where she went?"

"I'm not sure. My sister-in-law went out yesterday." Yang Jia walked over and said.

Jiang Shanhe frowned slightly, "Yesterday?"

Mrs. Yang quickly added, "Maybe he has something urgent to do. He should be back soon."

"Yes, he seemed quite anxious yesterday."

Yang Jia told him everything he learned yesterday.

Jiang Shanhe's brows relaxed a little.

Seeing this, Yang Jia hurried back and took out the key.

After Jiang Shanhe took the key, he went back, opened the door disappointedly, led the horse in, and tied it aside.

The lonely figure sat on the bed, sometimes lying down, sometimes sitting up, and sometimes strolling around, but he just couldn't calm down.

Since Xiaoguo is not at home, why did he come back?

Such a cruel woman~

"Alas~"

If the two puppies could talk, they would have given up on him long ago. This was the umpteenth time he sighed at the two puppies.

Suddenly, he looked towards the door and had an idea.

I heard from Yang Jia that she was in a hurry to leave. Why?

Since she is not at home, then he will go find her!

Why didn't he think of it just now? Jiang Shanhe slapped his thigh and stood up.

The sudden movement scared the two puppies, who barked at him in dissatisfaction and then ran away.

Jiang Shanhe ignored them, led the horse, locked the door and left.

She should be going to the county, and the people who worry her are either him, her elder brother-in-law, or Zhuangzhuang.

So, all he has to do is look for her from house to house!

Therefore, Jiang Shanhe did not eat lunch and started his journey to find his wife on an empty stomach.

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Before the sun sets in the afternoon, there are two lonely figures, one big and one small, sitting on a small bench at the door with their backs to the setting sun, sighing to each other, looking very lonely.

Zhuangzhuang held his chin and looked at the other party helplessly, "Dad."

"Um?"

Jiang Shanhe's eyes were dull and he replied without moving.

"Let's eat. I'm hungry."

“……” Jiang Shanhe was also hungry, but he just did it since he could do it.

Seeing that he didn't move, Zhuangzhuang raised his chin again and pouted his lips in dissatisfaction. He knew that the other party was unreliable.

Since my mother is not at home, why did he bring me back? If I hadn't come back with him, I would have had dinner long ago.

By the way, my mistress made chicken soup tonight, and it’s probably cooked now and we’re drinking it.

Thinking of this, my strong stomach couldn't help but growl.

Another gurgle followed.

Zhuangzhuang looked at Jiang Shanhe in surprise. It turned out that you were hungry too...