"So tired... I'm covered in sweat, much more tiring than going to the gym."
Zhang Zhengrong kept wiping away sweat. He was more tired than running several kilometers after just a dozen or so steps. Meanwhile, the young man was stepping very fast, turning the axle so fast that it was almost invisible. The rice was threshed in no time, and his movements were incredibly fast.
Perhaps because his idol was watching, the young man wanted to show off. He got carried away and took off his shirt, working in just a t-shirt. His strong muscles were clearly defined. Although the young man was not tall, his muscles were very developed and he had no excess fat. He was obviously a regular worker.
"Look at those muscles, they're even more developed than my personal trainer's, tsk..." Zhang Zhengrong was extremely envious. He didn't like sports at all, but acting and singing were physically demanding jobs, and he had to exercise to have the stamina, which made him very conflicted.
"A fitness coach might not be good at farm work. In fact, the best way to exercise is to do farm work. Moderate physical labor is only good for your health," Ye Qingqing tempted at the right moment.
She remembered reading in a psychology book that people with depression should exercise outdoors regularly and get close to nature, as it would definitely make them feel happy. The reason why farmers rarely suffer from depression, while those who do are mostly in the city, is because farmers are often close to nature, while city dwellers see only concrete and tall buildings every day, so it's no wonder they feel depressed.
Zhang Zhengrong's eyes flickered, and he said with a smile, "Andy and I have discussed it. We'll come here often for vacations, or even to retire. We'll build a mountain villa, watch the sunrise and sunset, and see the clouds drift by. It will be very pleasant."
A ray of sunlight shone on his face, reflecting the light. Zhang Zhengrong relaxed his brows and half-closed his eyes, as if he were talking to Ye Qingqing and the others, or perhaps to himself. In just one day, his condition was much better than when he was in Pingjiang.
Ye Qingqing felt a little relieved. Perhaps in this life, Zhang Zhengrong would really be alright!
Hopefully!
After spending the night in Shengxian County, Ye Qingqing and her group had breakfast at her cousin's house the next day before continuing their journey to Lin Shufang's hometown. Zou Hanqiu and his wife, along with Zhang Zhengrong, stayed in Shengxian County and planned to return together in a few days.
Lin Shufang's hometown is right next to Shengxian County, less than an hour's drive away. She was very excited as she got closer to her hometown, her breathing became rapid, and she kept leaning out of the car window to look around.
“It’s changed so much. Five years ago, this road hadn’t even been built yet, and that field was gone. It’s become an industrial zone. The changes are huge. I don’t even recognize it anymore,” Lin Shufang said with deep emotion.
It's only been five years, how could so much have changed? If she came back alone, she might not even be able to find her way home.
Although five years had passed, Lu Mo remembered the way and arrived at Lin Shufang's old house without asking for directions. It looked somewhat desolate from a distance, but the entrance was quite clean.
It's around nine in the morning, and it's the weekend, so the streets are quite lively, especially the breakfast shops. They're full of young people who slept in late, and the shops are packed with people eating standing up. Most of them are eating soy milk and steamed buns.
Moreover, many people eat savory soy milk. The piping hot, milky white soy milk is poured into a bowl, and soy sauce is poured on top, which immediately turns into a flocculent state. Then, chopped green onions are sprinkled on top, and for those who are particular, some dried shrimp or something similar are added. It is savory and delicious, and it is a perfect match with xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Locals love to drink this. Many people from other places are not used to it and think that soy milk must be sweet. Savory soy milk goes against the laws of nature, haha.
Ye Qingqing's phone rang. It was Ye Mingcheng calling. "Xiaotong is a little nervous. You should have a good talk with him!"
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