"Oh, you're finally back. The folks are all looking forward to your return."
"Life in a big city is different. People are getting younger and younger, and they dress neatly, like officials."
"You're still a high-ranking official."
"Look at Ming Qing, his wife is getting more and more beautiful."
…
A group of people surrounded Li Mingqing and talked non-stop.
Li Mingqing smiled and nodded, but he just nodded. He didn't have the chance to speak at all and couldn't get a word in.
At this time, the old captain shouted: "Fellow villagers! Please make way for me. Mingqing has just returned and must be very tired from the journey. If you have anything to say, we can talk about it another day."
After hearing this, the villagers made way.
Li Mingqing said, "Thank you, fellow villagers. Come to my house for tea later."
The people from Old Li's family walked in front, and the villagers followed behind.
Only after they sent Li Mingqing home did they gather in groups and stand against the south wall.
The south wall blocks the wind, so it's perfect to stand here and bask in the sun.
In the middle of winter, villagers sit together in groups of three or four to bask in the sun and chat.
The old village chief and Old Man Li said, "Old man, I'm jealous. The child is promising. Your whole family is full of capable people."
"Tell me what's wrong with you, old man. I asked you to come to the restaurant to eat but you didn't come and I didn't charge you."
"It's so far, it's too inconvenient for my old age."
Old man Li exposed him: "You are lying with your eyes open. Look at how fast you walk. How can it be inconvenient at all?"
The old captain came over with a smile and said, "Ming and Qing haven't changed much, but your two eldest grandsons have grown a lot taller. Although you don't live in the village, the matchmakers in several villages have been asking about your grandchildren and vying to be matchmakers."
"I haven't finished my studies yet, so there's no rush."
"As expected of someone who does great things, he's so patient. Where's Ming Qing? Why didn't I see him?"
Old man Li pointed to the gate:
"Put something in the room and come out later."
Zhao Hongbin came over with cabbage and green radish, "Uncle, Dad sent it here."
"Within an hour of returning home, many villagers sent me food. I can eat it until the Lantern Festival."
Li Mingqing came out carrying a bag of five-spice melon seeds.
After greeting a few people, I started to share the melon seeds.
"Come, eat some sunflower seeds."
"Ming Qing, I haven't seen you for a year. I hear good news from you every now and then. I'm happy for you," Zhao Hongbin said sincerely.
He was able to make a small fortune thanks to Li Mingqing's guidance.
Everyone in the Zhao family is grateful to him.
"Hongbin, you've gained a lot of weight since I last saw you for half a year."
"I've gained weight. I don't work out that much these days, but I eat more and more. It's good to be fat. Before, I was so muscular that the wind would blow me away."
Zhao Hongbin patted his fat belly and said with a smile.
"You can tell at a glance that you make a lot of money," praised the old village chief.
Everyone in the village said that although Zhao Hongbin's shop was small, it made a lot of money all year round.
His parents didn't cultivate much land in the village, just some for food. They worked leisurely and were happy all day long.
Li Mingqing asked, "Where are Mingfu and Xiangjun?"
"They went to town for a meeting and should be back soon."
As soon as the old village chief finished speaking, he saw two people coming back on bicycles.
Li Xiangjun handed over a banner: "Ming Qing, you're back! Here, this is for you."
"For me?"
"This is for you. The Outstanding Individual Award is well deserved."
Li Mingfu is honored for this, and this award is what Li Mingqing deserves.
Old Lady Xu came over tremblingly, leaning on a wooden stick, her whole body shaking.
"You're finally back. My health has been getting worse since winter. Please tell me how many years I can live."
She said this and stretched out her arm.
A thin wrist appeared from the sleeve of the cotton jacket.
Li Mingqing said, "Auntie, I'm not a god, I can't see it."
"How can you not see? I'm the same age as your grandmother. If I'm sick, you can prescribe some medicine for me. Don't worry, I'll pay for it."
Old Lady Xu said again, unwilling to accept her fate.
"It's just that I'm getting older, and I don't have any illnesses at the moment."
"Mom, I'm relieved to hear you say that. It's better to live a miserable life than to die. Life is just beginning to be better than it would be such a pity if I died."
Xu Dagou hurried over to block Old Lady Xu.
He was afraid that his mother would say something unpleasant.
The main reason was that he was extremely panicked when he saw Li Mingqing. His son was so bold as to dare to attack Niu Niu.
He really couldn't raise his head.
The old village chief frowned and said, "Hurry and take your mother home."
"Okay, let's go now."
Without saying a word, Xu Dagou carried the old woman on his back and walked away quickly.
Li Mingqing sighed, "Time is merciless. Aunt Xu used to be so fierce and unreasonable, but after not seeing her for a year, her spirit and energy have changed."
"She was mad at Yaozu."
"What do you mean? Doesn't she love Yaozu the most? She thinks her grandson is the most promising and expects him to live a good life?"
Li Xiangjun said, "Yaozu has been spoiled by her and has become lawless. He beats people without any reason. I have been beaten several times."
Li Mingqing was shocked when he heard this.
It’s Tiangang on the contrary.
You will suffer the consequences of your own actions. You will reap what you sow.
"Did they really fight? The last time I saw it, they just pushed each other twice," Li Mingqing confirmed.
"Of course it's true. Many people saw it. Alas, Yaozu is a negative example in the village. It's rare to see a child raised like this."
Li Mingfu felt that Old Lady Xu was too miserable.
Fortunately, Xu Dagou and his wife have a little son who is quite obedient and sensible.
Not long after, Xiangdong came out carrying a large basin, and Xiangxi came out carrying a small basin.
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