Chapter 277 is really good.
Seeing the affectionate interaction between the young couple, the elders around them immediately smiled kindly.
"Oh my, look at this young couple, they have such a good relationship."
"That's right, it looks like we'll be able to drink wedding wine soon, and Qilan will be able to hold her baby soon too."
They finally managed to send off this wave of elders, but before they could even catch their breath, another wave was already arriving.
The area in front of the Zhong family's courtyard was never quiet all morning.
Lin Yan'an went from being somewhat shy and embarrassed at first, to gradually getting used to it, and eventually even starting to enjoy the feeling...
The lively and festive time of the Lunar New Year always passes quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it's already the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.
This day also marked the official opening of the Forget-Worry Valley Resort.
The resort centers around the Forget-Me-Not Valley Haunted House, cleverly blending local features, mining history, and farm life.
Before dawn, the Zhong family was busy again.
When they arrived at the entrance of the resort, it had already been decorated in a festive manner.
A red carpet was laid out, surrounded by flower baskets, and a huge inflatable archway hung with a banner that read "Grand Opening".
He Qijiang and the others were already dressed in custom-made uniforms, standing at the door looking energetic, ready to greet them.
What surprised Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an the most was that, in addition to the tourists and local villagers who came because of Zhang Mingyuan and his team's hard work in promoting the place, several groups of guests also arrived that they never expected.
The first to arrive were Pei Xingyu's family. As soon as the car came to a stop, Pei Xingyu and Pei Xingyao excitedly jumped out and ran over, waving their arms: "Uncle, Aunt! We're here!"
Zhong Wan greeted the two with a smile, then looked at the two people behind them.
She had seen Pei Xubai more than once, but the very handsome woman standing next to him really caught her eye.
She stood tall and straight, with a natural air of confidence in her eyes. Even Pei Xubai, standing next to her, seemed to pale in comparison.
She wore a well-tailored dark coat, walked with a confident stride, and exuded a calm and capable aura.
Lin Yan'an watched her stride towards them, and for a moment his eyes were filled with mixed emotions.
He was somewhat surprised, somewhat hesitant, and a little... incredulous.
He really didn't expect her to come here.
The woman walked up to Lin Yan'an and the other woman and stood in front of them. She glanced at everyone, paused when she saw Zhong Wan, a faint smile appeared on her lips, and she nodded slightly to Zhong Wan. Then her gaze fell on Lin Yan'an, and she spoke first: "Yan'an, aren't you going to introduce him?"
Her voice was clear and bright, and her smile carried a hint of scrutiny.
Lin Yan'an held Zhong Wan's hand tightly, watching her Adam's apple bob slightly, and for a moment he really didn't know how to speak.
He knew she was his older sister, and he knew she loved him.
But in the end, they still haven't spent enough time together, and even he sometimes doesn't know how to face him, let alone now.
Upon seeing this, Pei Xubai quickly stepped forward, put his arm around the woman's shoulder, and smiled at Zhong Wan, saying, "Wanwan, this is my lover, and also Yan An's older sister, Lin Yanning."
Then, he turned to Lin Yanning and said gently, "Yanning, this is Yan An's wife, Zhong Wan."
Lin Yanning's lips curled up slightly as she looked at Zhong Wan. Her gaze was sharp, but not malicious; instead, it carried a sense of appreciation.
Lin Yanning extended her hand to Zhong Wan: "Hello, Zhong Wan. I've often heard Xu Bai and the others mention you. It's great to finally meet you today."
Her movements were crisp and powerful, and her palms bore the thin calluses from years of training.
Zhong Wan could sense the sincerity in her words, and smiled as she shook hands in return, saying, "Hello, sister. I've heard Yan An mention you before, and I'm really happy to meet you today."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yanning raised an eyebrow and looked at Lin Yan'an beside her, saying in a teasing tone, "Oh? He would bring me up? Could he be talking badly about me behind my back?"
Lin Yan'an rolled her eyes speechlessly and retorted without hesitation, "I didn't!"
His appearance instantly amused Lin Yanning, and the smile on her face softened considerably. She raised her hand and patted Lin Yan'an's shoulder: "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."
After she finished speaking, she withdrew her hand, glanced at Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an, and said with a hint of relief, "It seems you've taken good care of yourself, so I'm relieved."
She said it casually, but Lin Yan'an felt a pang of sadness after hearing it.
Although his sister is always busy with work and has many tasks, and they don't contact each other often, he knows that his sister still thinks about him.
Lin Yan'an took a deep breath, suppressing the soreness in her throat, and tried her best to keep her voice steady as she said, "Sister, I'm fine. Wanwan is taking good care of me."
"And it's not just Wanwan, Grandpa Zhou and my father-in-law and mother-in-law are the same."
Lin Yanning looked into Lin Yan'an's eyes, saw the warmth in them, and nodded with a smile.
His eyes no longer held the gloom and aloofness of the past; now they finally shone with genuine brilliance.
She was truly... terrified of receiving a bad phone call about him someday.
Now, she can finally relax.
Lin Yanning looked at the two with satisfaction, then glanced at the unique building entrance not far behind them, a flicker of interest crossing her eyes.
"So that's the haunted house you guys built? It actually looks kind of interesting."
As Lin Yanning spoke, she reached out and pulled Pei Xubai's hand down, looking at the young couple with a smile and saying, "Then you two go ahead with your work, we'll go in and explore first."
Zhong Wan nodded quickly: "Okay, then sister, brother-in-law, have a great time."
As she spoke, she gently squeezed Lin Yan'an's hand.
Feeling the movement in his hand, Lin Yan'an nodded in agreement: "Have fun."
Lin Yanning glanced at him upon hearing this, then looked away and gestured with her chin towards Pei Xubai: "Let's go in too."
After saying that, she swiftly led her husband and children toward the haunted house.
They instantly blended in with the tourists.
Zhong Wan then looked away, nudged Lin Yan'an with her elbow, and whispered in admiration, "Lin Yan'an, your sister... has such a strong aura, and she's also very capable!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan'an sighed and said, "Yes, she has always been like this."
This is how I've protected him since he was little, and it's still the same now.
Just then, the scene became turbulent again.
The two quickly looked away and saw that the director and some of the main cast members of Lin Yan'an's crew had also arrived one after another, greeting each other warmly, and the scene instantly became lively.
Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an exchanged a glance, instantly understanding the shock and confusion in each other's eyes.
But they couldn't care less about that at the moment, and the two of them rushed forward to greet them.
Time quickly came for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was simple yet enthusiastic. Lin Yan'an and Zhong Wan, who were shareholders, were pulled up by He Liqun to cut the red ribbon together with He Qijiang, He Liqun, and several respected elders from the village.
With firecrackers exploding and drums beating, the dragon and lion dance troupes began their performance, instantly pushing the atmosphere to a climax.
"I hereby announce that the Forget-Worry Valley Resort is officially open!" He Qijiang's booming voice echoed across the square through the microphone.
As soon as He Qijiang announced the official opening of Wangyou Valley, the tourists cheered instantly.
Lin Yan'an and Zhong Wan quickly stepped aside. Looking at the lively scene and then at the uncles and aunts who had been covered in dust, Zhong Wan couldn't help but sigh, "It's so nice."
Life has become something to look forward to, and it also has a real, down-to-earth feel to it.
They used to live a precarious and insecure life, but now their jobs are easy and stable, and even the smiles on their faces are full of hope and enthusiasm for the future.
Lin Yan'an looked at the crowd before him, at those familiar yet spirited and distinctly different faces, and finally his gaze settled on Zhong Wan's profile.
He gently put his arm around Zhong Wan's shoulder, looked straight ahead, and whispered in agreement, "Yes, that's wonderful."
"Everything here is getting better and better."
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