Back in town, Liu Guifang couldn't help but sigh, "Oh, I'm finally back! I haven't been home for the entire New Year. It really feels so much more comfortable in town."
Feng Chungu looked at her husband, smiled, and said, "Yes, it's still better in town."
Upon hearing his parents' words, Feng Haidong quickly replied, "Mom and Dad, you've really worked hard this year."
Liu Guifang said, "It wasn't hard at all. Actually, my grandfather and I had a great time this year. We went to so many places during the holiday, and I didn't have to cook. We ate whatever was ready for us. What was so hard about it?"
Feng Chungu said, "Actually, Haidong, you had a tough time this year."
Liu Guifang also said, "Yes, Haidong, you've worked very hard, traveling back and forth, and you even went to the south of the province with your three cousins to pick up your uncle."
Feng Haidong said, "The hard work was still worthwhile, after all, my uncle and Guofeng's family were very happy this year."
Liu Guifang said, "Haha, we're all very happy, this New Year was truly wonderful."
Feng Chungu also said, "Yes, we really had a great New Year."
Lu Yaobin said, "Uncle, Aunt, our New Year will definitely be better in the future. If you want to visit my eldest sister and brother-in-law in the city, you can just tell me and I will drive over to pick you up."
Liu Guifang said, "We won't go to the city for now. We've been traveling for too long. We need to rest at home for a while."
Feng Chun-gu said, "Yes, we need to rest at home for a while."
Feng Qifan said, "Grandpa and Grandma, you should rest well at home. I will come back to visit you when I have a holiday."
Liu Guifang said with a smile, "Great, my grandson is coming back to keep me company during his vacation, that's the happiest thing for Grandma."
Feng Chun-gu said, "You don't need to come back every weekend; your studies should be your priority."
Feng Qifan replied, "Grandpa, I know."
Lu Yaobin drove the car to the gate of Feng Haidong's parents' courtyard, and then everyone got out of the car and walked inside.
Seeing his parents' anxious expressions, Feng Haidong knew they were still worried about the family's vegetable garden, flower garden, and the chickens, ducks, and geese they raised.
Upon entering the courtyard, they saw that the eldest sister, Feng Yunhua, was already busy, and her son, Fang Jie, was also helping.
Seeing her parents and younger brother return, Feng Yunhua smiled and said, "Mom and Dad, Haidong, you're all back!"
Fang Jie quickly called out, "Grandpa, Grandma, Fourth Uncle."
Liu Guifang stepped forward and said, "Yunhua, you've really worked hard. These past few days while we haven't been back, it's been you and your daughter who's been busy, hasn't it?"
Feng Yunhua said, "Mom, what are you saying? Isn't it our duty to do chores at home?"
Feng Chun-gu asked, "Where is Xiao Jie's dad?"
Fang Jie said, "Grandpa, my dad is busy with the fishpond, so he hasn't been able to come over lately."
Then, Fang Jie said to Feng Haidong, "Fourth Uncle, Uncle Liang said that shrimp farming is not feasible for the time being; we need to wait until the weather gets warmer."
Feng Haidong said, "Okay, I know. There's no rush to raise shrimp."
Then, Feng Haidong called to his son, "Fanfan, come with your dad and help your aunt finish the work."
Feng Qifan readily agreed.
So the father and son took off their coats and joined Feng Yunhua and her son in the work.
Lu Yaobin also worked with them for a while.
With everyone working together, the various chores in the courtyard were quickly completed.
The soil in the vegetable garden and the flower garden has been loosened, and the chickens, ducks and geese have also been fed.
Feng Yunhua even had her mother examine her.
Seeing her mother nod in satisfaction, Feng Yunhua smiled and said, "Mom, did Xiaojie and I take good care of your chickens, ducks and geese?"
Liu Guifang said, "Not bad, not bad. When it lays an egg, you can take it back for Xiao Jie to eat."
Feng Yunhua smiled and said, "Mom, no need, let Haidong take it back for Fanfan to eat."
Feng Haidong said, "Big sister, let Xiaojie eat more eggs. He's going to be a senior in high school soon. He should eat two eggs every day to ensure he gets enough nutrition."
Feng Yunhua said, "Xiao Jie is all grown up, so it doesn't matter. Fanfan is at the age where he's growing, so let him eat more."
Seeing the siblings being considerate of each other.
Liu Guifang said, "Alright, alright, we have everything, we have everything. When the time comes, each of you can take a little. We, the old couple, won't be biased. We love our grandson and granddaughter equally."
The mother's words made Feng Haidong and his eldest sister laugh.
Feng Chun-gu chimed in, "Yes, yes, my grandson and granddaughter both need to eat eggs, and so do my granddaughters and granddaughters. The children need to get enough nutrition."
Feng Haidong said, "Don't worry, Mom and Dad, we will definitely take good care of the children."
Feng Yunhua echoed, "Yes, yes, we will definitely take good care of the children."
Feng Haidong and his older sister helped their parents tidy up the house again.
At noon, Feng Haidong and his brother-in-law Lu Yaobin also had a meal at their parents' house.
In the afternoon, Feng Haidong had Lu Yaobin drive him, and he took his son and nephew with him. They first went to his eldest sister's village to check on the progress of his brother-in-law's fishpond.
When Feng Haidong arrived at the scene, he was somewhat surprised to find that his brother-in-law's fishpond was almost completely repaired.
Liang Cong and his brother-in-law Fang Jianxing were both present.
Upon seeing Feng Haidong and his group arrive, the two immediately began to show off to them.
Fang Jianxing smiled and said, "How's it going, Haidong? We're making good progress, aren't we?"
Feng Haidong nodded and said, "That's amazing! Brother-in-law, I didn't expect you to make such a fast progress!"
Fang Jianxing said, "That's right. Let me tell you, before Xiao Liang came back, I had already started doing what Xiao Liang said. After Xiao Liang came back, with his guidance, the progress was even faster."
Liang Cong said, "Brother Haidong, your brother-in-law's fishpond can be started soon, and we'll definitely be able to catch fish this fall."
Lu Yaobin couldn't help but ask, "Can we come fishing in the fall?"
Liang Cong said, "It really works."
Fang Jianxing said with a smile, "If Xiao Liang says it's okay, then there's definitely no problem. Lao San, you and your brother-in-law can organize a fishing trip to my place."
Lu Yaobin said, "Okay, brother-in-law, let's organize it together with my brother-in-law."
Fang Jie and Feng Qifan were both very excited when they heard that they could go fishing.
Feng Haidong then asked Liang Cong, "By the way, how's it going in Feng Village?"
Liang Cong said, "It's about the same in the village. After spring arrives, the nets in the river should be almost all set up. When the fish fry come, we can start stocking them."
Feng Haidong said, "Great, that's really wonderful. It looks like from now on, the fish in my restaurant and the provincial capital can be sourced from my brother-in-law and the village."
Liang Cong said, "Absolutely. And Hai Dong, let me tell you, the swamp crayfish larvae will be delivered soon, so you can stock them all at the same time. By summer, your restaurant and shop won't need to buy crayfish at all; they can be delivered directly from here."
Feng Haidong was very satisfied with the progress. He had even started planning the summer's success of his crayfish late-night snack business in the provincial capital.
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