On the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month in winter, amidst the cold wind and drizzle, Liu Feng, along with his sister Liu Yue and girlfriend Yu Jingya, finally returned to their hometown of Xianshan County after a long and arduous journey.
Five years later, I stepped onto this familiar land again, and memories from both lifetimes flooded my mind like a tide.
The family still lives in the same small courtyard that Liu Feng bought years ago. Although it lacks luxury, it is warm and comfortable, full of the warmth of everyday life.
In the courtyard, two plum trees stood proudly in the cold wind, blooming in competition, adding a touch of vitality and beauty to this cold winter day.
Mother He Qunfang was already standing at the door, her gaze piercing through the cold wind, looking out every now and then.
Time seems to have been exceptionally kind to her; at forty, her face remains beautiful, like a woman in her twenties or thirties, only with an added touch of gentleness and elegance in her demeanor.
When Liu Feng's figure came into view, He Qunfang's eyes instantly welled up with tears. She hugged her son tightly, as if letting go would cause the joy of their reunion to vanish with the wind.
Liu Feng looked at his mother with an apologetic smile and said softly, "Mom, I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you and Dad... Also, Mom, you're getting more and more beautiful."
The mother and son smiled at each other. Those simple words of greeting and concern were like a gentle spring breeze, softly caressing their hearts and leaving behind endless warmth.
Beside him, his younger brother Liu Fei had grown into a handsome young man, the same height as Liu Feng.
Now, he has reached the Qi Refining stage of cultivation and is studying at the National Defense University. He is both literate and martial, and his future is bright.
Liu Feng patted Liu Fei on the shoulder. He didn't care about Liu Fei's situation at the National Defense University. As long as Liu Fei could make further progress in his cultivation, whatever Liu Fei did in the future would far surpass ordinary people.
So he earnestly advised, "Youngest brother, you must not slack off in your cultivation; you must persevere. Only by persisting can you break through to a higher realm."
Liu Fei nodded solemnly, increasingly captivated by the numerous benefits of cultivation.
Stepping into the house, everything was still the same, with the table and chairs inside just as they had been.
In the kitchen, Liu Changqing, the father, was showing off his culinary skills, meticulously preparing dinner.
Before long, one delicious dish after another was served. The table was filled with steaming hot food, and the aroma filled every corner of the house with the taste of home.
He Qunfang, Liu Yue, and Yu Jingya sat around, chatting happily, their faces beaming with smiles.
At the dinner table, He Qunfang said to Liu Feng with a beaming smile, "I have already proposed to Jingya's family, and we plan to have you two get married on the 28th of the first lunar month. Jingya is a good girl, and she has been waiting for you all these years. You must treat her well."
Upon hearing this, Yu Jingya felt as sweet as honey in her heart, and shyly lowered her head, her cheeks flushed.
Liu Feng smiled and nodded in response, "Yes."
Seeing that Liu Feng had no objections, He Qunfang was completely relieved. She then turned around and started talking about Liu Yue again, urging her to find a partner as soon as possible.
Liu Feng couldn't help but chuckle and advised, "Mom, our family is different now. My eldest sister is cultivating and can maintain her youth, so there's no need to rush into marriage. We can talk about it when she meets someone she likes."
Liu Yue looked at Liu Feng gratefully and said, "Fourth brother, you understand your sister the most. Look at the youngest brother, I've spoiled him for nothing."
Hearing these words, He Qunfang said irritably, "You, as the older sister, can't find a partner, so why are you blaming the youngest sister?"
After saying that, she became curious about how Liu Yue could maintain her youth through cultivation.
Although Liu Yue had mentioned it before, she hadn't taken it to heart. But now that Liu Feng had brought it up again, and considering her still youthful and beautiful appearance, she finally began to take it seriously.
Liu Changqing also became interested in the cultivation that Liu Feng had mentioned. Liu Feng took the opportunity to explain the matter of cultivation to them in detail and encouraged them to cultivate together.
After all, this can at least prolong life and improve physical health.
After dinner, the family sat around the warm fire, sharing the memories of the past five years. Yu Jingya softly spoke of her longing for Liu Feng, as well as her own growth and changes over the past five years.
Liu Yue also shared some interesting stories and gains from her cultivation process, which brought laughter to everyone.
Father Liu Changqing looked at his children with a smile, his eyes full of love.
At this moment, Liu Feng remembered something, took out a small box from his pocket, and handed it to his mother, He Qunfang. He Qunfang curiously opened the box and saw that it was filled with colorful mixed fruit candies.
She asked in confusion, "What is this?"
Liu Feng explained with a smile, "Mom, this is a mixed fruit candy that I specially made for you. One a day will guarantee that you two will feel refreshed and in great health."
Liu Yue chimed in, "Mom and Dad, you should try it. This candy is not only delicious, but after eating it, your body will feel as comfortable as if you're soaking in a hot spring, and your body will also emit a faint floral and fruity fragrance."
Yu Jingya hurriedly opened the small jade bottle for He Qunfang and Liu Changqing, and poured one pill for each of them.
The two put the mixed fruit candy into their mouths.
Instantly, a fresh and sweet taste blossoms on the tip of the tongue, like a flower blooming in spring or a clear mountain stream, carrying the fragrance and sweetness of nature, striking straight to the depths of the soul.
He Qunfang and Liu Changqing couldn't help but praise, "It's truly a delicacy! Our son is so thoughtful."
Then, Liu Feng took out some of the fruit candy and gave it to Liu Fei, instructing him to hold it in his mouth while cultivating, as it would help with Qi Induction stage cultivation.
Looking at his family's happy smiles, Liu Feng felt that everything he had done was absolutely worthwhile.
The next morning, Liu Feng drove Yu Jingya home, mainly to visit her future father-in-law. He was about to marry his daughter, and basic etiquette couldn't be neglected.
On the way, Liu Feng made several phone calls to his grandparents and maternal grandparents to explain the situation. He said he would visit them after he finished here.
I also made a special trip to Yu Jingya's maternal grandmother's house to bring them some gifts.
Yu Jingya said her maternal grandmother loved to eat mutton. She remembered that when she was little, it was also winter. Her grandmother cooked a big pot of mutton stew with cabbage and vermicelli. There was more vegetables than meat, and her grandmother put all the meat into her bowl.
Upon hearing this, Liu Feng was deeply moved and bought a goat's meat, giving half of it to Yu Jingya's grandmother.
He was also very grateful to them. The fact that his marriage with Yu Jingya went so smoothly was partly due to Yu Jingya's grandmother's praise of Liu Feng.
When they parted, Yu Jingya's grandmother saw them off all the way to the village entrance.
A short while later, they arrived at Yu Jingya's house.
As they got out of the car, Yu Jingya stopped Liu Feng and asked with a smile, "Are you in such a hurry to meet my parents?"
Liu Feng thought to himself, "I met my parents when I was in junior high school. Are they upset that I'm late?"
Seeing that Liu Feng didn't answer, Yu Jingya assumed he was a little nervous meeting his future father-in-law for the first time, so she comforted him, "You're so outstanding, my parents will definitely like you!"
Then, she gently tidied Liu Feng's collar and the hair on his forehead, and then, holding Liu Feng's hand, walked into the house with her head held high.
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