"Really? Then I'll go back with you." Duoduo was overjoyed. Mushroom Village was so nice, with mountains and water, unlike the capital city, where there was nowhere to play.
"When are we going?" Duoduo's anxiety from the past few days vanished, and she asked eagerly.
“Once you graduate from elementary school, we’ll go straight to middle school. Also, by then, Wu Jinban should be on the plane by now,” Tang Jianjun said.
Hearing that Wu Jinban was boarding the plane, Duo Duo felt sad again. He had a premonition that he would not see Wu Jinban again for who knows when.
After returning home, Yan Xiaonan told Tang Jianjun about his plan to take Duoduo back to his hometown.
Grandma Yan's eyes showed longing. She also wanted to go back to Mushroom Village for a visit, but she was too old now and didn't know if she could still take the train.
Seeing this, Ye Chenming became even more determined to renovate the old houses in Mushroom Village. After dinner, he discussed the matter with Yan Xiaonan.
Yan Xiaonan thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. Leaves fall back to their roots, and even Grandma couldn't escape this deeply ingrained old idea.
Just like this time, Ma Minghua brought her mother-in-law and son to Beijing. Her mother-in-law took over the position of her maternal grandmother, and the four of them lived happily in a courtyard house.
But in a few years, you'll see. Ma Minghua's mother-in-law will definitely miss everything about her hometown. Then, another old woman who wants to return to her roots will appear.
The next day, Ye Chenming found Yan Aidang and shared his thoughts with her.
Yan Aidang wholeheartedly agreed, and he often heard his father and mother chatting about the beauty of Mushroom Village and the magnificence of Mushroom Mountain.
He didn't think much of it at the time, but now that Ye Chenming said it, he understands. His father is getting old and misses the mountains and rivers of his hometown.
Ye Chenming returned to the Academy of Sciences. He discussed with Ye Huili that he might need to take some time off to help Nan Nan rebuild her home.
Ye Huili understood perfectly. If it weren't for Ye Tianru and Ye Yushu, Ye Ren would also want to return to Shanghai, where their roots were.
Three months later, Ye Chenming completed his part of the scientific research project and boarded the train with Yan Aidang.
Just as the train was about to depart, Yan Xiaonan slipped him a note: "Build a good house. We'll be living there in the future. Open this in five minutes and see if you can do that."
Ye Chenming smiled sweetly. He was determined to oversee the reconstruction of the Yan family's house and build the most convenient and comfortable place to live.
Five minutes later, Ye Chenming slowly opened the note, but his eyes suddenly widened, and he stood up excitedly, shouting, "I want to get off the bus!"
Yan Aidang was startled by his actions and stood up as well. What had he seen that made him so impulsive?
Ye Chenming clutched the note tightly and started running, trying to find the flight attendants and ask them to stop the train.
The train attendant shook his head helplessly. The train had already left the station and was not allowed to stop unless there were special circumstances.
Yan Aidang finally saw the note in Ye Chenming's hand; it turned out to be a line written by Nan Nan.
Dear Chenming, Tianru and Yushu should have a younger brother or sister soon. I estimate you'll be able to meet him before the end of the year.
Yan Aidang laughed. So Nan Nan was pregnant. No wonder Ye Chenming was so flustered.
Seeing Yan Aidang's knowing look, Ye Chenming couldn't help but feel embarrassed. How could someone so old lose his composure like that? It was going too far.
Nan Nan is really too mean. She told me I could only open the note five minutes after the train started moving. Now I can only try to finish it as soon as possible and get back to Nan Nan's side.
Tang Jianjun also went back with Yan Aidang and the others. When he learned that the Yan family was going back to rebuild their house, he decided to go back with them.
His own house needed to be rebuilt, otherwise it would be dangerous. Duoduo could live in the Yan family's house, but he couldn't.
If Duoduo is willing, she can also live at the Tang family's house, which would be more convenient for them to take care of her.
Along the way, the group talked about houses, and Ye Chenming included the Tang family's house in the reconstruction plan.
Nan Nan said that Uncle Tang had actually made many contributions to the Yan family, so rebuilding a house was nothing.
Tang Jianjun felt warm inside. He was unlucky; his son and daughter were both unfilial children.
But he was also lucky, as he met the Yan family, who not only took care of him in his old age and saw him off in death, but also helped him rebuild his home.
Trains had generally increased their speed, and three or four days later, the three of them were already standing at the county's train station.
After so many years of development, the county town has changed dramatically, and the residents there have become noticeably more stylish in their clothing and appearance.
Ma Mingyuan's truck was already parked outside. Ye Chenming looked at the dilapidated truck and felt a little guilty. These trucks should have been replaced.
Ye Chenming made a list of everything that needed to be done. Since he was here, he wanted to help Nan Nan solve some problems.
Ma Mingyuan skillfully drove the truck and proudly told Ye Chenming that he was now the village chief of Mushroom Village after the election, and his father, Village Chief Ma, had retired and was enjoying his retirement at home with his grandchildren.
Ye Chenming was very pleased to hear this. Ma Mingyuan was quite capable, and under his leadership, Mushroom Village would definitely reach new heights.
"Chenming, Brother Aidang, what are you planning to do this time you're back? And Uncle Tang, it's been so long, how have you been?"
Tang Jianjun nodded with a smile, "Good, how could it not be good?"
"Mingyuan, the busy farming season in the village is over now, right? I'm going to tear down and rebuild my house. Can you call someone?" Ye Chenming asked.
"It's over. Everything that needed to be harvested has been harvested, and everything that needed to be planted has been planted. The busy farming season won't start again until October. There are plenty of people available. How many people do you need to call?" Ma Mingyuan asked, patting his chest.
"If we demolish all the houses and rebuild them, they will look exactly the same as the current Yan family house from the outside, but there may be some changes inside. Uncle Tang's house will also need to be modified." Ye Chenming explained one by one.
Ma Mingyuan thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Tang's house is small, so seven or eight people are enough. You need to find at least twenty people here."
"Okay, let's demolish the house first, and you can find us a place to live for three months," Yan Aidang said with a smile.
“You’re staying at my house, what are you looking for? It’s right.” Ma Mingyuan was unhappy. Is this how brothers act?
Ye Chenming nodded repeatedly: "I'll stay at Mingyuan's house, but I have to make it clear that I have to pay for the meals, otherwise I won't stay."
Ma Mingyuan nodded. He knew Ye Chenming's temperament; he wasn't the type to take advantage of others.
Ye Chenming and Yan Aidang stayed at Ma Mingyuan's house. The Ma family also applied for land and built a two-story building in the backyard.
Ma Mingchun bought a house in the county town and doesn't come back except on weekends.
So the two-story house was where Village Chief Ma and his wife lived, along with Ma Mingyuan, his wife, and their son.
Ye Chenming chose a room on the first floor near the entrance, while Yan Aidang chose a room near the staircase, as it would be more convenient for them to come and go.
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