We took the tour bus and headed east for about ten miles before turning onto the road heading south. From here we could already see the high wall on the east side of the road.
Looking west at the hills from here is a completely different view from looking at the hills from the asphalt road on the embankment to the west. Because of the snow on the hills, it looks more like entering a vast snowfield from this side.
When they reached the southernmost part, they could still see the two mountains in the canyon. The car turned west and drove about three or four miles until they arrived at the plank road. Zhou Xiang and the other two got out of the car and decided to climb the mountain directly. There was snow in the canyon and it was getting dark, so it was not wise to go to the canyon at this time.
Standing on the top of the mountain again, the scenery I see is different from that in the summer, and the feeling is different from when I admired those hills.
The hills offer a winter tranquility, while the canyon feels bustling amidst the quiet. Yes, bustling! On the trees on both sides of the canyon, you can vaguely see bird nests nested in the branches and outdoor bird feeders hanging from the branches.
The chirping of birds adds infinite vitality to the silent white and green.
Kong Qianchen said in a gentle voice: "This place is nice, and the idea is also good."
"Really?" Zhou Xiang was very happy to hear this compliment. "This is what my third brother came up with. The temperature in the canyon is slightly higher, so the birds migrated here."
"Hmm!" Kong Qianchen was a little distracted by the smile, "Mr. Zhou is very powerful."
Ling Ran gently pulled his lover, "Let's go! It's getting dark."
"good!"
Back at the villa, everyone who had been out for fun had returned and was waiting for the three of them to have dinner. Everyone was talking while they ate, and Zhou Xiang listened quietly.
On the fifth day of the New Year, Zhou Xiang stayed at home in the villa and didn't want to go out. Kong Qianchen didn't want to stay any longer, so he had breakfast and left the health garden.
On the morning of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Ling Ran drove to Zhoujia Village to pick up his third grandfather and fifth uncle. Zhou Xiangxiang asked his third grandfather and fifth uncle to come to the health park for a visit. They were getting older and older, and usually didn't want to leave Zhoujia Village. They would only come when he had something to do, and they were always in a hurry.
Zhu Hang and Zhou Yu also came. They had been here in autumn and early winter, but had never seen snow.
No matter how much his second sister has changed, Zhou Xiang still keeps a distance from her. Zhou Yu doesn't force her, and he doesn't force his parents either. Zhou Xiang sees it all without any extra expression.
Third grandfather, fifth uncle, third uncle, sixth uncle and ninth uncle all came. Zhou Wang drove the newly bought pickup truck in Zhoujia Village, bringing his wife, children and Zhou Mei's family, including someone Zhou Xiang didn't expect, Zhou Yue.
Seeing Zhou Xiang's surprise, Zhou Yue hesitated, "I..."
Zhou Wang put his arm around his shoulders and said, "Fifth Aunt, I was the one who dragged Uncle Yue here. He stayed in the village like a housewife, not going anywhere. He looked completely stunned."
"Welcome." Zhou Xiang smiled. Zhou Yue had a gloomy aura about him, and Zhou Wang's approach was not wrong.
"See!" Zhou Wang patted his uncle Yue's shoulder, looking like a good brother. "I told you that Fifth Aunt would definitely not care about you anymore. After all these years, you should forgive yourself."
"Yeah!" Zhou Yue nodded vigorously, his eyes slightly red, "Thank you!"
"We are not related to each other. We are a family. You can't write two Zhou characters with one stroke."
Zhou Wang was about to clap his hands down, but Third Grandpa glared at him. He immediately lowered his arms and stood at attention. "Well, I want to go out and play. Anyone want to go?"
Several people stood up, all of them were from Zhoujia Village, except for my third grandfather and fifth uncle.
Zhou Yidonggang and his cousins wanted to have a good experience, so Ling Ran took them there and was responsible for queuing up to buy tickets for them. During the Chinese New Year, there were not many tourists, but there were many tourists riding horses and ice boats.
Zhou Niao accompanied Third Grandpa and Fifth Uncle, and Ge Xin drove the seven-seater car that brought them in as driver.
Once we were let out, we didn't know what time it was. We didn't come back until 1:30 and had lunch until 2:00.
Third Grandpa and Fifth Uncle were very satisfied, unable to find words of praise. They drank glass after glass with Zhou Quan, "Yiquan! Now wherever our Zhou family goes, people look up to us. This is all thanks to Xiang Xiang. It's a pity that your eldest and second uncles didn't see it, but it doesn't matter. When we two old men go to the underworld, we will definitely talk to him about it."
Zhou's father was also very excited. When his little girl messed up the river channel at the food station, he felt that it was a matter of honor for the family. Later, as major events happened one after another, his heart calmed down instead. Especially after his wife had a change, he always reminded himself to stay calm and not hold back the fourth son.
But no matter how calm he was, he couldn't help but grin when he was praised by the respected elders in the family, "Third Master, Fifth Uncle, you must remind the clan members not to forget their original intentions."
"Yes, yes! We can't ruin the good situation we've worked so hard to create. We must remind Yidong all the time!"
By the end of lunch, the two old men were already drunk, so they had to let everyone stay for the night.
Rest for the night? The young people were delighted by this arrangement and immediately went out to play again. It wasn't until the afternoon of the seventh day that everyone in Zhoujia Village was sent back.
After playing for another two days, Zhou Xiang felt bored and planned to mobilize everyone to go back early. Luo Shaoqiang came alone and said he wanted to talk to Zhou Xiang alone.
Zhou Xiang and Ling Ran looked at each other and felt bad. Ling Ran pretended not to understand what they meant by "being alone" and followed them into the study. Luo Shaoqiang did not object.
After sitting in silence in the study for a long time, Luo Shaoqiang finally asked quietly, "Xiang Xiang, did you see my dad during those four years?"
"Luo Shaoqiang, look at me," Zhou Xiang looked directly into Luo Shaoqiang's eyes. Seeing that there was no guilt or anger in his eyes, she breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't want to help people who were ungrateful. "Who told you that?"
"Su Xingguang, Xiaoxiao's cousin and the son of Xiaoxiao's aunt, called me the day before yesterday and said he got the news from a special channel. He said that you sacrificed my father to save your uncle."
"Then do you believe it?" Zhou Xiang's tone was very calm, his eyes a little cold. Where did Su Xingguang get this information? A special channel? A man who could be used as a tool by others was either a weakling or a brainless person.
"I don't believe it either," Luo Shaoqiang said calmly. "I've been thinking about it all day. This news must be someone deliberately trying to sow discord between us. If I fall for the trick and quarrel with you, someone will definitely benefit. Even if I don't benefit, there will be a joke to be laughed at.
I don't believe you sacrificed my dad to save your uncle, because you and your uncle don't have a good relationship, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say you're strangers. I do believe you saw my dad, and why you didn't tell me? That's why I decided to come find you. I want to hear it from your own mouth, Sister Xiangxiang."
"Not bad, you're calm!" Zhou Xiang nodded with satisfaction. "If you really fall for my trick and start a fight with me, I'll be heartbroken by you Luo family."
Luo Shaoqiang became nervous and wondered what his sister meant.
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