Zhao Liang got to work quickly. After completing the handover procedures that afternoon, he and the team assigned by Ma Wenhua started working enthusiastically, traveling all over the country.
With nothing else to do, Fang Yang threw himself into writing "Princess Pearl" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". He had already written more than two-thirds of "Princess Pearl" and about one-third of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Even if he didn't have time during the Chinese New Year, he could manage by updating one less chapter a day.
The following day, after reviewing the editing work for the second season of "Loser Men and Women" at the post-production editing department, Fang Yang announced that the company would be on holiday and would resume normal work after the eighth day of the Lunar New Year.
Since Chen Chen and his colleagues in the technical department couldn't get a normal holiday, Fang Yang asked Chen Chen to arrange shifts, paying them three times their normal salary for each shift, to appease the restless hearts of his subordinates.
As the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year intensifies, there are far fewer pedestrians on the streets of Shanghai. The working people who have been toiling all year are now making plans to go home for the New Year!
At this time of year, Fang Yang would go with his parents to buy a carload of New Year's goods and rush back to his hometown in northern Jiangsu to spend a happy New Year with his grandparents. But this year, he has to go alone.
Fang Yang's hometown is located at the border of northern and southern Jiangsu, more than 200 kilometers away from Shanghai. According to the current highway conditions, it would take about three hours. Fang Yang drove his newly bought G63. After having lunch at the company, he loaded the car with New Year's goods and set off.
It was drizzling on the road, and traffic was slow. Everyone was rushing home for the Chinese New Year. However, there were only so many holidays, which caused one-way congestion on highways during holidays. Once road rage occurred, car accidents followed, which further exacerbated the traffic jams.
Fortunately, it was drizzling and the roads weren't icy. Everyone was driving slowly, and although the traffic was slow, it was still relatively orderly. Occasionally, an accident-damaged car was seen on the side of the road, serving as a reminder to drive carefully.
The G63 has excellent grip and is second to none in off-road capability. After exiting the highway and turning onto the provincial road, the vehicle's performance was fully demonstrated, especially after turning onto the rural road in Fang Yang's hometown. The mud splashing everywhere and Fang Yang's steady driving further highlighted its capabilities.
Fang Yang's hometown is a small fishing village on the coast. In recent years, the coastal area has been affected by environmental pollution, and the income from fishing at sea is pitifully low. Most of the young people have gone out to work, leaving only some of the elderly to dig for food in the salt-iodized soil in exchange for their family's food.
After turning onto a country road lined with large-leaved trees, you'll find yourself at the end of a small village steeped in history. Fang Yang's home is located at the easternmost end of the village, requiring you to walk through the entire village.
It was nearly five o'clock, and night was gradually enveloping the entire village. Perhaps because of the cold weather, none of the elderly people who usually chatted outside were seen. The deserted streets mirrored Fang Yang's current state of mind.
When Fang Yang arrived at his house, he got out of the car and prepared to open the gate. His neighbor's dog, Da Huang, barked loudly, causing the gate to creak open. Using the light from inside the yard, his uncle opened the gate, and his grandparents followed closely behind.
"Xiaoyang, you're finally back! Didn't you say you left at noon? Why are you only getting home now? We were so worried!"
Fang Yang hurriedly went to greet them, "Uncle, Grandpa, Grandma, why are you out here? It's cold outside! There are a lot of cars on the road, so you can't walk fast. Oh, big brother, why are you back?"
"Your aunt is cooking. You must have had a long journey. Eat more later to replenish your nutrition. You've gotten so thin."
Grandma touched Fang Yang's face, "My dear grandson, you've lost so much weight! You need to eat more and take care of your health, okay?"
Fang Yang touched his face. He hadn't lost weight. His muscles were still full of explosive power. Perhaps when the system changed his body, it burned off the excess fat, leaving only lean muscle, so he looked thinner?
The cousin didn't say anything, but took the keys from Fang Yang and opened the gate for him. Looking at Fang Yang's muscular G63, he couldn't help but twitch his fingers. "Xiao Yang, give me the keys, I'll drive the car in."
Fang Yang gave the key to his cousin, and his grandmother pulled him into his uncle's house. "My dear grandson, come in quickly, don't catch a cold. Dinner is coming soon, eat more tonight. You're so thin, it breaks my heart."
"Grandma, I'm not thinner. I've been working out lately, so I look thinner, but actually I'm stronger." Unable to explain the leanness of his body fat, Fang Yang had no choice but to bring up the exercise routine.
"Oh, it's fitness? That's good, just like Xiao Hai, right? Look at Xiao Hai, all that muscle, all hard."
Xiao Hai is Fang Hai, Fang Yang's cousin. He is 25 years old this year, three years older than Fang Yang. After graduating from high school, he served as a reconnaissance soldier in the army for six years. Today is the first time Fang Yang has seen his cousin in six years. He is 1.85 meters tall and has a strong build. It seems that he has done a lot of training in the army. He has a bronze skin and a cool expression. Fang Yang almost did not recognize him just now.
"Grandma, sit here for a while. I'm going to get some things from the car and I'll be right back."
After saying goodbye to his family, Fang Yang ran back to his own home. His cousin was looking around in the car. When he saw Fang Yang coming over, he asked, "Xiao Yang, this car must be expensive."
"Do you like it, brother? How about I buy you one tomorrow?" A car costs just over two million. Seeing that Fang Hai liked it, Fang Yang's heart stirred, and he decided to buy Fang Hai a car.
"No way, even if you can afford it, I can't afford to drive it. This car is a gas guzzler, and I don't have that much money for gas."
"It's okay, as long as you like it, leave the rest to me!" Fang Yang opened the back door of the car, took out all the things inside, and handed them to Fang Hai, who had followed curiously. "Are you back to visit family or to resign from the army?"
"He was discharged from the army and came back a while ago."
Soon, Fang Hai's gifts completely covered his face. Fang Yang took out the remaining gifts and walked into his uncle's house one after the other, startling everyone in the house. It was as if they had emptied the entire supermarket!
"My dear grandson, why did you buy so much stuff? It must have cost a lot of money. Tell Grandma quickly, and Grandma will give it to you later. Please don't buy so much stuff next time, you've made my precious grandson tired."
Fang Yang was already used to his grandmother's doting love. His grandfather loved his first grandson, and his grandmother loved her youngest son. As the youngest in the Fang family, Fang Yang had been showered with boundless love from his grandmother since he was a child. It was as if she would pluck the stars from the sky and let Fang Yang kick them around like footballs.
"Grandpa and Grandma, these are nutritional supplements I bought for you. Take a little every day, don't just keep them and not eat them, it's good for your health."
Fang Yang placed a large pile of nutritional supplements in front of his grandparents. "These are clothes I bought for you. It's windy by the sea, especially in winter, so wear more clothes. These are very popular among elderly people in Shanghai, and they're also very warm."
Fang Yang picked out all the things for the two elders, and soon the coffee table was piled high with them. The two old people smiled so much that the wrinkles on their faces turned into flowers. "My dear grandson, these clothes must be expensive, right? They feel so comfortable to the touch."
Seeing his grandparents' satisfied smiles, Fang Yang felt very gratified. The old folks had worked hard all their lives and now it was time for them to enjoy their retirement. Unfortunately, due to their years of hard work, it was now a luxury that they could only dream of going out for a walk!
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