Chapter 149 Returning Home
After October, the peak tourist season is over.
There are fewer guests in Xuguang.
Zhou Yan and Lin Xu finally had some free time.
Because they had agreed to go back to Northeast China with Zhou Yan to celebrate the New Year, Lin Xu started preparing in November.
Although I have met both sets of parents a long time ago and usually greet them over the phone, this is the first time I have officially celebrated the New Year.
Not only will I meet Zhou Yan's parents, but also many of his relatives from his hometown.
Lin Xu took Zhou Yan to a place so far away from home and she hasn't been home for two years. She feels both guilty and grateful.
So Lin Xu must take it seriously.
I exercise, take care of my skin and hair, and develop the habit of reading every day.
Lin Xu vowed to appear in the best condition and must not embarrass Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan doesn't care about anything else. He absolutely supports the habits of exercising and reading.
When your health improves, two people benefit.
Reading can make his thoughts deeper, give him a broader understanding of life, and prevent him from getting entangled in trivial matters.
Seeing Lin Xu changing day by day, Zhou Yan was not only pleased, but also working hard to improve his abilities.
The investment in the tea garden is progressing smoothly thanks to Mr. Feng's help, and we expect this year's new tea to be on the market before the New Year.
Tea is a common gift when visiting relatives and friends. They are targeting the high-end market and have done a good job of publicity, so the expected profits are very optimistic.
The Lin family's small workshop also got on the right track, forming a small mushroom base with an integrated process of planting, picking, drying, packaging and shipping.
Because the price is fair and the sales channels are stable, many retail traders in the village have joined in.
Lin Xu leaned against Zhou Yan, squinting his eyes contentedly: "Boss Zhou is worthy of being Boss Zhou. They all call you a private entrepreneur now."
Zhou Yan chuckled: "Then you are also my chairman."
With his previous experience, Zhou Yan did not take on all the responsibilities. He would bring Lin Xu with him to important occasions and slowly teach him some business matters.
Otherwise everyone would think that Lin Xu was raised by him and would have less respect for him.
Zhou Yan has always stated openly that it was Lin Xu who managed the family's finances, and that major decisions were made by both of them.
Lin Xu understood Zhou Yan's good intentions and also worked hard to learn.
At the end of January, the Chinese New Year came, and the two of them spent New Year's Day at the Lin family before setting off back to the Northeast.
Zhou Yan finally got a chance to go back home, so he couldn't just stay for two days and come back. Lin Xu asked him to stay at home and spend more time with his parents.
It was Lin Xu’s first time in Northeast China, and he was taught a lesson by the biting winter wind as soon as he got off the car.
"How can it be so cold!"
Zhou Yan lifted the scarf around his neck and covered his eyes: "Why else do you think I put such a thick down jacket on you?"
It’s called a down jacket, but it feels like a quilt.
Lin Xu thought it was ugly at first, but now he doesn't care.
Zhou Yan grew up here and his ability to withstand cold is much better than his.
A high-necked wool sweater, a long cashmere coat, and a calm expression.
He is really handsome, but also really annoying.
"The climate has warmed up in recent years, and winters aren't as cold anymore. When I was a kid, it was really cold. 30 degrees below zero was the norm. If you went out with a mask on, ice would form on your eyelashes."
The two came out of the airport, dragged their suitcases and took a taxi home.
Zhou Yan's home is in the city.
Mr. Zhou was already waiting at the gate of the community to pick them up.
"Dad, it's so cold. Didn't I tell you not to come out to pick me up?" Zhou Yan said with concern after getting off the car.
"I'm just worried that you won't be able to find your way home, you little brat." Father Zhou complained, but his expression showed that he was happy in his heart.
"I'm back, Dad. This is Lin Xu."
"Hello, uncle!" Lin Xu walked out from behind Zhou Yan and stood with him.
"Hello."
Lin Xu and Zhou's father had met in a video, but this was the first time they met face to face. In fact, both of them were a little nervous.
"Well, let's go home. It's warm at home." Father Zhou scratched his head.
Zhou Yan wanted to laugh when he saw how nervous his father was.
Although Zhou Yan's residential area is a bit old, it is quite large. It was renovated two years ago and the house is clean and beautiful.
The room was also very warm and you could feel the heat as soon as you entered.
"I brought the child back." Father Zhou came in first to greet his wife.
Mother Zhou came out of the kitchen and saw her two children coming back, feeling mixed emotions.
How could I not miss and feel resentful about my son after not seeing him for two years?
But knowing that he is very happy now, all these thoughts and complaints are nothing compared to being happy for him.
"Go take off your coat and pack your luggage. We'll talk while we eat later." Mother Zhou controlled her emotions and asked them to rest first.
Zhou Yan naturally took Lin Xu to his room.
Lin Xu looked around excitedly.
This is where Zhou Yan grew up.
Although it has been renovated and many traces are gone, the trophies and certificates displayed in the cabinet are all his achievements since he was a child.
Lin Xu and Zhou Yan hung up their coats, then hugged Lin Xu from behind as he stood in front of the cabinet and kissed him on the neck: "Are you still cold?"
"It's not cold anymore. The room is warm. You used to be so competitive. You even won first place in the debate competition in college."
"Well, that's a collective award, not just my own achievement."
"And this, first place in the provincial Mathematical Olympiad?!"
"That was in elementary school."
"Although my grades are okay, I'm really bad at Olympiad math problems. I want to cry every time I encounter them." Lin Xu feels his scalp tingling when he recalls his previous experience of being tormented by Olympiad math problems.
"Don't look at them. They're all old stuff. My mom couldn't bear to throw them away, so she just put them here. These awards I have aren't as valuable as the ones you won in college."
Lin Xu's excellence has always been Zhou Yan's pride.
"When was this photo taken? They look so young." Lin Xu pointed to a family photo in the cabinet.
"It was taken on my eighteenth birthday."
"Wow." Lin Xu suddenly turned around in Zhou Yan's arms, looked at him and asked, "Although you are still quite handsome now, but back then you were still a little bit busty and looked easy to pursue. Tell me the truth, have many people pursued you?"
"That's indeed a lot." Zhou Yan was telling the truth, but he was also teasing Lin Xu.
"It's easy to imagine. He's tall, handsome and has a good temper. How could there be no one chasing him?" Lin Xu muttered softly.
Zhou Yan pinched his face and said, "Is it possible that my good temper is only found in you? Don't just interrogate me. You're so handsome, don't you have a lot of people chasing you? And I only have girls chasing me. I'm afraid you have both men and women, right?"
Zhou Yan's analysis was indeed correct. Lin Xu coughed guiltily, "Ahem, it's all in the past. Let's not talk about it anymore."
"Okay, let's not talk about anything that's not good for you. Where's that face you had when you were accusing me of something?"
"I didn't. We were just chatting. Eh? Let's go help Auntie."
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