After spending some time cuddling and tender with Lin Xue, Mo Yuan urged her to hurry up and send the letter, and also to deliver the food coupons and other necessities to her family as soon as possible, so that they could get through these difficult months. He was confident that once he and Lin Xue arrived in Shanghai, he could resolve their current predicament. At the same time, there were some accounts that needed to be settled with certain people.
Lin Xue bid farewell to Mo Yuan, carefully placed the items into her package, and prepared to ride her bicycle towards the countryside. She wanted to find the nearest post office and deliver these things to her parents as soon as possible, believing it would greatly improve their lives and fulfill her filial duty as a daughter.
All of this was thanks to Mo Yuan. Lin Xue wanted to tell her parents to prove that Mo Yuan was truly good to her. Thinking of this, Lin Xue ran back to her room, opened the letter, added a few more sentences explaining the situation, and then happily rode her bike to the post office.
Mo Yuan, on the other hand, came to Old Zhou's place.
Mo Yuan and Lao Zhou got along very well, and through this period of contact, he had gained a fairly deep understanding of Lao Zhou.
It turns out that Lao Zhou's real name is Zhou Huai'an. He used to be a professor at a university in Beijing, and his wife also worked in education.
However, for some reason, they became targets of criticism within the school and were eventually sent to Xiangcheng, a remote small county, where they were assigned to work in an oil factory.
Every day, they have to engage in strenuous physical labor, and Lao Zhou's wife has even suffered some mental stress as a result, often becoming emotionally agitated.
Fortunately, after they stayed in Xiaomozhuang for a period of time to recuperate, her condition improved significantly.
Now, Lao Zhou's task is nearing completion, and all the equipment has been repaired. All that's left is to debug it, and then he can finally breathe a sigh of relief. As previously agreed, they will soon return to the oil refinery to continue their work.
However, after spending time with Lao Zhou, a relationship that was both mentor and friend, Mo Yuan didn't want Lao Zhou to return to his previous difficult living conditions. He hoped to keep Lao Zhou in Xiao Mo Village. But to achieve this, he needed Lao Zhou's consent.
When Teacher Zhou saw Mo Yuan arrive, she smiled warmly and greeted him, "Little Mo, you've come!" Mo Yuan nodded politely and replied, "Teacher Zhou, I've come to see you about something."
Teacher Zhou smiled and said, "What is it? Tell me."
Mo Yuan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to get straight to the point and say, "Teacher Zhou, I'd like to discuss something with you..."
Next, Mo Yuan explained his ideas in detail, hoping that Lao Zhou and the other masters could continue to work in Xiao Mo Village, while only Lao Zhou's apprentices could return to their original positions.
Upon hearing this, Old Zhou's eyes lit up, and he was secretly delighted.
However, he also expressed some concerns, saying that the oil mill might not agree to such an arrangement. Seeing this, Mo Yuan immediately patted his chest and assured Lao Zhou that if Lao Zhou was willing to agree to the proposal, he would personally go to the oil mill to communicate and coordinate the matter with the relevant personnel.
After all, with Pang Yun's connection, solving the problem shouldn't be a problem.
So Lao Zhou nodded heavily and said, "Okay, if it can remove the resistance from the oil mill, I definitely have no objection." For Lao Zhou, life in Xiaomozhuang during this period has been the most pleasant and relaxing time in recent years, and he really doesn't want to leave.
After seeing Mo Yuan off, Lao Zhou couldn't wait to tell his wife the good news. The two of them were very happy because they both loved the environment and atmosphere of Xiao Mo Village.
Hearing the good news from Lao Zhou, his wife beamed with joy. She had been worried these past few days because she knew Lao Zhou had said their work would soon be finished, which meant they would have to leave the beautiful little Mozhuang and return to the unpleasant oil factory. But now, everything was looking up.
Old Zhou's wife was overjoyed and excitedly said, "That's great, Old Zhou! I'll go make some delicious food right away, we have to celebrate!" After saying that, she excitedly ran into the kitchen, ready to show off her culinary skills.
Old Zhou smiled happily, then handed some of the ingredients Mo Yuan had sent to his wife, saying with a smile, "Great, let's cook these too! We're going to enjoy a delicious meal today!"
Seeing the vegetables and meat that Lao Zhou handed over, they naturally knew it was from Mo Yuan. Although they had been eating alone these past two days—after all, Mo Yuan's whole family had moved out of the educated youth settlement and into a new house—he still occasionally sent them living supplies, ensuring they had enough to eat and wear. Lao Zhou's wife couldn't help but praise him, saying, "Mo Yuan is such a sensible boy. We've met a benefactor; otherwise, I can't even imagine..."
Old Zhou nodded in agreement. During their time together, he had indeed felt that Mo Yuan was a sincere and ambitious young man. If it weren't for him, he and his wife would never be where they are now. Now, Mo Yuan would send them things from time to time, which made Old Zhou very gratified. He decided to help Mo Yuan as much as possible in the days to come when he stayed in Xiao Mo Village, and also teach him more of the knowledge he had.
He secretly thought to himself that when the time was right, he would definitely find a way to repay Mo Yuan properly.
At the same time, he also fell deeply in love with Mo Yuan, a kind-hearted and helpful person.
Then, he turned to his wife and said, "It is truly a great honor for us to have met Mo Yuan."
Otherwise, I was really worried that you wouldn't be able to keep going. Now, since you came here, I can clearly feel that your physical condition is getting better and better, and you are full of energy every day.
These past few years have taken a toll on both of our health. Let's treat this place as a vacation retreat and relax. I feel the environment seems to be getting more relaxed lately; perhaps the day we return to the city isn't so far away!
Hearing this, the wife nodded in agreement. She felt her husband made a lot of sense, but thinking about her recent experience in Xiaomozhuang, a wave of emotion washed over her, and she couldn't help but sigh, "Actually, I prefer the peaceful and beautiful lifestyle of Xiaomozhuang. In comparison, life back in the city might not be so appealing. Here, I can enjoy this tranquility and peace with peace of mind."
Old Zhou knew that after the ups and downs of the past few years, his wife was still wary of some things, and he could understand that. But who could say what would happen in the future? Since the future was unclear, they should just enjoy the present moment.
As for what happens in the future, we'll talk about it then!
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