Liu Feng drove the car steadily forward.
Having already lost interest in arguing with those people after the street incident, he was only thinking about leaving quickly and didn't want to waste time on unimportant people.
His gaze was fixed on the road ahead, but his mind was preoccupied with how to do something practical for his maternal grandparents' family to repay and honor them.
Outside the car window.
The winter countryside is like a light ink painting, tranquil and elegant.
Inside the car, He Qunfang was chatting warmly with her maternal grandparents, their laughter echoing throughout the carriage.
Many of her maternal grandparents' hairs had turned gray, and He Qunfang couldn't resist taking out a beauty-enhancing pill, handing it to the two elders, and explaining its effects.
The topic was light and pleasant.
When talking about Liu Yue and Liu Fei, the two elders revealed undisguised surprise and emotion.
Who would have thought that these two children who once played in the countryside would now go to the faraway "Beautiful Country" and the bustling Hong Kong, respectively?
The two elders were filled with joy and pride. Although they were somewhat reluctant to part, they were even more proud.
Especially my maternal grandfather.
He was a very proud man, and afterwards, he would tell everyone that his granddaughter had gone to America and that his son-in-law's family had become wealthy.
This sentence often draws envy from others.
As the car approached Shilin Village, a bumpy dirt road came into view.
Despite the bumpy road and the dust kicked up, Liu Feng's off-road vehicle performed exceptionally well and easily overcame these minor difficulties.
The wheels bounced slightly on the dirt road before we arrived at Grandma's house without any problems.
It was past ten in the morning. The sun shone warmly on the earth, the air was fresh, and the whole village seemed peaceful.
Liu Feng parked the car, untied two baskets filled with sweet potatoes from the shed, bent down slightly, gripped the baskets firmly with both hands, and lifted them up effortlessly.
Seeing this, Grandpa quickly stepped forward to help: "Feng'er, let Grandpa do it."
Liu Feng smiled and shook his head: "Grandpa, don't worry, I'm very strong, this is no problem for me."
After saying that, he strode towards his grandmother's yard, his steps light yet powerful.
He was still thinking: I must make sure my grandparents have a better life. They've worked hard all their lives, they deserve to enjoy their retirement.
We can no longer let my parents sell sweet potatoes on the street and get bullied.
The family's younger sister-in-law, hearing the commotion at the door, came out to greet them, her pregnant belly bulging. When she saw her elder sister He Qunfang and Liu Feng, she beamed with joy.
In Liu Feng's lifetime, his aunt was relatively well-behaved and did not cause any trouble at home.
The reasons are twofold: First, with the great-grandfather still alive, the younger aunt was like a child, fearing his authority. Second, He Qunfang's rise to power made her the strongest support for her grandparents.
If my aunt isn't stupid, she'll know what to do.
She was a woman who refused to settle for mediocrity, always dreaming of living the life of urban beauties in TV dramas, wearing fashionable and beautiful clothes, and going to work with dignity, instead of a life of hard labor from the fields to the sky.
therefore.
She had been thinking about whether she could get a job at the county's garment factory, and secretly decided that after giving birth, no matter how much her family objected, she would go to He Qunfang to fight for that job.
He Qunfang took out one beautifully wrapped gift after another from the car, each one of which seemed unusual.
Apart from beef and mutton.
Other products include almond cookies, chocolate, egg rolls, tea, shark fin, abalone, shrimp paste, agarwood, and fashionable bags.
When Grandpa and Grandma saw these things, they couldn't help but switch into "education mode"!
They kept saying to He Qunfang, "Child, you've come all this way. Why bring so many valuable things? We're all family, no need to be so polite."
He Qunfang replied with a smile, "Dad, Mom, this is just a small token of our appreciation. You usually don't buy these things yourselves, so consider it our way of showing our respect to you both."
As she spoke, she took some more things inside.
The aunt-in-law was also helping to carry the gifts. Although she said that she shouldn't bring such expensive things, the surprise in her eyes betrayed her true feelings.
She examined each gift, already planning her future after giving birth.
Grandpa carefully placed the two baskets of sweet potatoes into the straw pile, covered them with an old cotton quilt, afraid that the big sweet potatoes would freeze.
Then, he hurried to the fields and called his great-grandfather and uncle back. Even in the cold winter, most villagers are still busy.
At this moment, Grandma was busy preparing food, skillfully chopping fresh mutton with a knife, making rhythmic "thump thump" sounds.
My maternal grandfather's family has a special fondness for mutton and vermicelli hot pot. They usually can't afford to buy meat, and at most they can only buy some mutton bones, with very little meat.
And today.
When He Qunfang arrived, she bought the remaining half of a sheep at the market. Grandma chopped off the large leg of lamb without hesitation, preparing to cook lamb for lunch.
He Qunfang helped start the fire, and the red flames licked the bottom of the pot, emitting a warm aroma.
The younger sister-in-law also stood by to help.
The kitchen was steaming hot and filled with the rich aroma of mutton.
The aunt even secretly wiped the corner of her mouth.
The aroma of this mutton soup is especially enticing in the dead of winter.
Before long, Great-Grandpa He Jun and the others returned. He Jun walked steadily, his eyes full of joy.
Upon seeing Liu Feng.
He took Liu Feng's hand and asked with concern, "Feng'er, is there any new progress in your cultivation? My old bones are only so healthy now thanks to your pills. I'm always very curious about cultivation methods."
Liu Feng smiled and replied, "Great-Grandpa, cultivation cannot be rushed; it must be done step by step. You are in good health now, and my mother and I have come to invite you to our home..."
When Great-Grandpa He Jun heard Liu Feng's suggestion, a hint of emotion flashed in his eyes, but he still waved his hand and refused, saying, "I'm an old man, I'm not used to living in the city."
Liu Feng gently shook his head and patiently persuaded, "Great-Grandpa, don't worry, we will arrange everything properly so that you can gradually adapt to your new life. There are not only parks and squares in the city for you to take walks and practice Tai Chi, but also many more new things waiting for you to discover."
At this moment, Liu Feng thought to himself: Great-grandfather has worked hard all his life, it's time for him to enjoy a different kind of life.
He Qunfang also stepped forward and added with a smile, "Grandpa, we plan to take you and Mom and Dad to live in the city. The conditions there will be better, and you will be more comfortable."
The aunt's gaze remained fixed on He Qunfang.
Not to be outdone, she chimed in, "Yes, Grandpa, why don't you go live in the county town for a while and see how it goes? Let me benefit from it too."
Liu Feng then added, "Great-Grandpa, if you come to our place, we'll make sure you have plenty of good wine."
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