Gu Qinghuan and his group arrived at the station in the afternoon. After a bumpy ride, they finally got back to the commune. Because there were so many people, nothing happened along the way, but it was very tiring to go around so much.

Fortunately, the children were very well behaved. They didn't make any noise and followed their parents closely.

The adults who were traveling with us had never been to such a remote rural area before, so they were particularly bright-sighted and looked around.

It was almost time to cross the river. The commune was crowded with people, as well as ox-carts and donkey-carts from various villages doing business. Gu Qinghuan found an uncle driving an ox-cart near Xujiatun and asked him to help take them over, secretly slipping him fifty cents.

For the sake of money, the old man smiled and let them get on the bus, saying that he was serving the people.

Lanting had the nerve to get on the cart and walk behind the ox cart. There were already things on the cart, and with the addition of several people and luggage, the old ox was afraid that the weight would not be enough to bear.

Gu Qinghuan also followed him. It is said that boys should be able to withstand the test and flowers in the greenhouse should be able to survive.

Lanting was walking in this strange country, and suddenly she felt homesick. She hadn't seen her mother and parents-in-law for several years, and she knew what they looked like now. They must have shared their good news and worries.

It was even colder in the countryside. Sitting on the ox cart, the cold wind was biting. Gu Qinghuan took out large cotton jackets from the luggage and wrapped them up for the children to prevent them from catching a cold.

She had foresight and had already put on her thickest cotton jacket, with autumn clothes and pants underneath, but it was not too cold.

Zhong Luoxi and Ming Ruxue were also wearing thick cotton coats, wrapped up like bears.

The ox cart was not comfortable to ride on, the road was bumpy and my butt was almost broken.

Fortunately, I still had my luggage so I could sit down.

Youran looked around with a pair of smart eyes, as if asking, where is this?

Dabao is a responsible brother and is responsible for explaining everything in the village to Youran.

When they arrived at Xujiatun, it was already dark, it was freezing cold, the wind was howling, and there was no one outside. The uncle was kind-hearted, and for the sake of the fifty cents, he kept sending them home before leaving.

Gu Qinghuan opened the gate, and the group of people, already cold and hungry, rushed into the courtyard impatiently.

The courtyard was cleaner than she had imagined. There was not a speck of dust in the corridor. Someone must have cleaned the place. She thought, it must be Zhong Zijun. Gu Qinghuan felt warm in her heart. It turned out to be what it felt like to have her mother taking care of her.

It was getting late, so I came to inform Zhong Zijun that Gu Qinghuan had arranged for everyone to get busy. First, they had to light up the kang and then cook. The children were so hungry that they had no strength left.

She was originally worried about the firewood problem. After all, they had missed the fight during their absence.

Unexpectedly, the firewood shed at the back was filled with firewood and a pile of neatly stacked mushrooms, which should be enough for this winter.

She guessed that this was most likely done by Brother Ji. With Zhong Zijun's ability, he already had enough firewood, and he probably didn't have the energy to bring so many things to her.

It must be said that she revealed the truth.

Ji Linhai noticed a noise in the house and came to check, only to find that Gu Qinghuan had returned. He even came in to say hello and then went straight to the next village to inform Zhong Zijun.

Ming Ruxue volunteered to carry firewood to the kitchen and start making a fire. She was very excited. Gu Qinghuan was worried that she might set the kitchen on fire, but she said that she had learned how to make a fire when she went on a picnic before, so there would be no problem.

Yu 놆 temporarily handed over the task of making dinner to Zhong Luoxi and Ming Ruxue.

Gu Qinghuan took Lanting down to the cellar to get some food to cook.

She had already prepared a bunch of food in the space, ready to go down first and take it out when the opportunity arises.

Unexpectedly, the cellar was filled with vegetables. I guess they were the vegetables harvested from the backyard and put them here.

It's nice to have someone thinking of you.

I felt very warmed for a moment.

Gu Qinghuan took the opportunity to take out the things he had prepared, then selected a few vegetables, handed them to Gu Lanting in the cellar, and asked him to take them to the kitchen.

To cook for Ming Ruxue and the others.

Several children arranged the rabbit and played happily in the yard, making snowmen.

Gu Qinghuan began to clean the room.

Zhong Zijun only had the key to the front door but not the key to her room, so she didn't clean the room and some dust accumulated inside.

Fortunately, it was like this, otherwise the filling would have been exposed. Gu Qinghuan had already emptied the inside, and all the things were in the space.

She quickly took it out from the space, wiped the kang clean, and laid out blankets and quilts.

Considering there were so many people, she prepared an extra quilt.

There were only two kangs in the house, so we had to make do with them and everyone slept on top of each other.

This is also a normal situation in Northeast China. In winter, people want to burn many kangs, so the whole family can squeeze together. It is warm and saves firewood. Moreover, the kang is large and can accommodate everyone.

Seeing her busy, Dabao spontaneously asked for a broom to sweep the floor, which was his job before.

Gu Qinghuan followed him.

Cleaning up.

There was a knock on the door.

Gu Qinghuan was still thinking, it's so late, who is coming?

Unexpectedly, when I opened the door, I saw Zhong Zijun.

Zhong Zijun was having dinner when Ji Linhai came running over to say that Gu Qinghuan was back. She hadn't even finished her meal when Ma Xiao came over with him.

I also brought a pot of steamed buns made with three-grain flour from home in the evening, and homemade mushroom sauce.

Zhong Weiqian and Cheng Shuying wanted to come over to take a look, but considering that the snowy road was difficult to walk on and it was late at night, Zhong Zijun was also worried that they might fall while walking, so she didn't let them come.

When the mother and daughter met, it was as if they had been separated for a long time and they hugged each other tightly.

"Mom, how did you know I was back? I said I was going to pack up and settle down first, and then come to see you later, but I didn't expect you to come here first!"

"How could Mom stay still when she knew you were back? I also have to thank your Uncle Ji for coming over to inform me." Zhong Zijun turned around, but there was no sign of Ji Linhai.

"Hey, he was here just now!"

Gu Qinghuan was in tears and laughter, how could they have messed up the generations? They always called Ji Linhai their brother and Ji Lao their uncle.

Now, the eldest brother has become the uncle, and the old uncle has become the grandfather. There is nothing we can do about it, because there is no difference between Zhong Zijun and him.

"Uncle Ji should go back first, right? It's getting late today. I'll go and thank him tomorrow. Mom, you come in first. You look so cold." Gu Qinghuan pulled her in and closed the door.

"Well, you should thank him very much! Do you remember what I wrote to you last time?

During this period of time, the family has relied on your Uncle Ji to take care of you, solve problems, and help with the work. Wang Zizi is now free to take care of himself, and I think it will take a while to live a peaceful life.

Your uncle Ji also gave us some game. I've packed it up and will bring it over tomorrow. You can cook it for the children.

By the way, where is Huai'an and the children?"

As soon as she finished speaking, two figures rushed towards her and hugged her.

놆Dabao and Beibei.

Zhong Zijun quickly handed the bag in her hand to her daughter and took the two little guys.

"Bitch!"

"Grandma, I miss you so much!" Beibei said sweetly.

"Grandma, I brought you some roast duck from Beijing. I saved up money to buy it!" Dabao raised his head proudly, waiting for compliments.

"Grandma, I also brought you something delicious. Look, it's chocolate!" Beibei quickly took out the gift from her pocket.

She was talking about this guy who was chatting all the way. He took out the chocolate from his pocket and looked at it, smiling sweetly. She thought he was reluctant to eat it, but it turned out to be a gift for Zhong Zijun.

Dabao was also very surprised. Before leaving, he mysteriously insisted that Lanting take him out for a trip. After returning, he was carrying a backpack all the time. He carried it himself all the way and did not ask others to do it for him. It turned out that he was buying a gift for Zhong Zijun.

Gu Qinghuan felt warm at heart. The two guys were really warm-hearted. At first, she became their stepmother on impulse and took good care of them without thinking about what they could do in return.

Seeing this scene, I couldn't help but sigh that I did the right thing. Both children are good. I exchanged my sincerity for sincerity.

Zhong Zijun had never expected that after spending more than a month together, the two lovers would still remember to bring her gifts. She felt so happy and a warm feeling passed through her heart.

Human nature is unpredictable. She was glad that her daughter didn't meet a man with a heart as greedy as she was. As the ancients said, a child's future can be seen at the age of three. These two children are both good. It won't be a problem if they are raised well in the future.

She took Beibei's gift with a smile, and at the same time hugged the two children, looking at them carefully.

"My grandmother likes it very much. Thank you, you are all good children. Look, you have grown taller and fatter."

With good nutrition in the past few months, Dabao and Beibei have grown very fast.

Gu Qinghuan was just about to say that Gu Lanting and Zhong Luoqi had also come this time when Lanting came out of the room.

"Sister, who is that?" I heard her voice before I saw her.

Zhong Zijun was stunned for a moment, nervous and at a loss, her eyes kept looking at the door. If she heard correctly, the person who just spoke was Lanting?

Although the voice has changed, the baby voice has become more charming.

But she had a strong feeling, and that was Lanting, her son whom she hadn't seen for more than five years!