"Sweet girl, are you ready? We should go."
Wen Maidong was packing up all the luggage he had cleaned up. These were all New Year's gifts to take back to the villagers of Xiashan Village. After they finished, they had to go pick up Grandpa, so time was a bit tight.
"Okay, okay...I'll be done soon. Oh, and don't call me sweetie..."
"If not Tianniu, what else should we call you? Didn't you forbid us to call you Niuniu after you had the same name as a dog last time? You should have a nickname! Tianniu, it's very sweet and cute."
Wen Maidong refuted without even looking up. He thought it was good. It had one character in common with the previous Niuniu, and Chen Yun was already sweet enough, so it was a perfect match.
"It's too... too much..."
Chen Yun didn't know what to say. She just felt a little shy. Being called like that made her feel irritated. No, I have to change Maidong, otherwise...
"No! It's fine. I think I'm used to it. Have you packed your things?"
With a long step, the man was in front of Shen Yun. It didn't take long at all. It was like magic. Shen Yun was stunned. This was simply a cheating tool.
Looking down at her short legs, Shen Yun fell silent. She thought, I should go back and practice more, or see if there are other ways to think about it. It's really embarrassing that he can walk five steps faster than she can in just one step.
"Please wear an extra layer of clothing. Even with the heater on in the car, it's still a little cold."
"No, I have enough clothes."
Chen Yun pouted, indicating that she didn't need to add more clothes. At most, she could add a woolen coat when going out. Once they got in the car and the heater turned on, it would be troublesome to take off the clothes. She was beautiful and charming. Chen Yun hoped that she would always look like this when she went out.
"Okay... then, you must wear the scarf."
Wen Maidong had no choice but to compromise. He knew that his willpower over Chen Yun was limited.
"Let's go... let's go pick up Grandpa Wen."
Chen Yun put her luggage next to the boxes Wen Maidong had packed. These were all hers. She probably took up more than half of the trunk. Hopefully, Grandpa Wen wouldn't have too much luggage later, otherwise it would take two cars to fit it all.
"Let's go... I've given Chi Yan and the others a day off, so we can drive back by ourselves."
"Really? Can you drive it alone?"
The journey was more than ten hours long, and Shen Yun couldn't help but worry about whether the journey would be smooth. His brother and the others had already agreed to go directly back to Xiashan Village.
"Okay, don't worry! I'll keep you safe."
Wen Maidong patted Chen Yun's head and smiled dotingly.
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summer mountain village
Chen Chenfeng and Miao Guihua were both busy and frantic. The atmosphere of the Lunar New Year was growing stronger in the village (Xiashan Community), and everyone was busy preparing New Year's goods to welcome the children who were leaving for school and work. The lights and decorations were a must, and the factory also distributed dividends, which was the most important thing.
"Old man, how much money did you get?"
"Not much, not much, just enough for a year's wages."
"Just be modest! I think we'll have a lot of income this time."
Just thinking about it made them feel happy. They had never imagined that the factory they had originally ignored would be so profitable. A small amount of shares was enough for them to live a prosperous life. At this time, they must thank that kid Shen Chenfeng for his foresight. If they had calculated it differently, they would definitely not have such a good and promising life.
"Haha... The village chief has already said on the loudspeaker that we should gather at the Shen family's house at 3:00 PM tomorrow. It's time to distribute the bonuses."
"Great, then I must move the bench and grab the first one."
Thinking of the piles of coins in front of them and the sense of accomplishment they would feel when they could take them home, everyone laughed so hard that their eyes narrowed and they could hardly see them open.
"Haha... Me too. I want to move my bench and grab a spot first."
"Same. I plan to go over and visit at noon."
The factory's good performance meant they would get a larger share. Everyone hoped the factory would continue to thrive, as it had become their family business. After the military took their share, anything left belonged to them, as they had invested their land.
"That kid Chen Feng is really good! He's top-notch."
"Yeah! The children they raise are also amazing."
"Well, but we're definitely right to follow him."
The Shen family was united, and because of their unity, no one dared to bully them. Bully one, and a whole group would come. Everyone around them knew this, and no one dared to offend the Shen family easily.
“Sharing the money is a comfort.”
The old man nearby now only needs to manage his yard and the one-acre vegetable patch in front of his house. He doesn't need to worry about anything else. He can support himself at home without having to go out to earn money, and he can even get a bonus at the end of the year. This good life has made the surrounding villages envious. Even relatives in the town and county envy them and are eager to register their household registration here.
Rich and comfortable—who wouldn't want a life like heaven? Everyone cherished it, because they knew how it all came to be. Without Chen Chenfeng, without the village chief fighting for their welfare, they might have been defrauded of everything, just like the village in the next county.
"The factory is closed for the holidays, so this is a good time to take care of things at home."
"Yeah, that's right! My wife at home has prepared a lot of special dishes, just waiting to entertain the children when they come back."
"We also need to prepare more of the fried fruit that Niuniu likes to eat."
"Yes, our specialty, braised beef, also needs to be prepared."
When the Shen boys return, they'll surely be able to smell the scent and come knocking. Talking about their lives and their future prospects, everyone's faces are filled with abundance and joy. Not having to work so hard for less than what's worth, and not having to worry too much about the future—this kind of life is truly moving.
"By the way, there are a few food shops on the street ahead, and they are all made with old craftsmanship."
"Really? Any cakes?"
"Then... let's stock up a little more so we don't run out by the New Year."
The commercial district is just outside their door, and most of the town's industries have moved to the new street built at the entrance of their village. They can now live a city life, with convenient shopping and trading. If you have a lot of things, you can even get free delivery. This has gradually developed in recent years.
"Let's go shopping for New Year's goods together."
The villagers invite each other to go shopping together. It only happens once a year, so they don’t need to be stingy and worry about whether they will overspend even if their pockets are full.
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