Xu Qinghe walked alone towards the long-abandoned land.
My thoughts drifted to the late-night conversation with Yin Yunjie last night.
The image of him early in the morning, with a hoe on his shoulder, echoed in his mind.
The land was overgrown with weeds, but that couldn't hide its hope for the future.
The looks of passersby were either curious or puzzled, but Xu Qinghe only needed to smile calmly and say simply, "This is where our family plans to build a new house," which was enough to resist all the curiosity and speculation from the outside world.
The people in the village went to the fields to work, while Yin Yunjie was hidden in an unnoticed corner, sweating profusely.
Xu Qinghe approached quietly and saw that he was concentrating on pulling out the weeds.
The slightly worn white shirt fluttered in the wind.
Beads of sweat slid down his neck, and Xu Qinghe couldn't help but admire him secretly in his heart.
This husband, whom she met by chance, is so reliable. For her, this marriage is a worthwhile "investment".
"Yin Yunjie!" she called softly and walked quickly forward.
Hearing the call, Yin Yunjie stopped what he was doing, turned around, and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve: "Why are you up so early? Can't you rest for a while?"
Yin Yunjie is different from those traditional men. He never wants to impose the burden of life on Xu Qinghe.
He believes that women also need to be cherished and protected, which is a rare understanding and respect.
This is exactly the quality of a partner that Xu Qinghe longed for in countless books and stories.
"I couldn't sleep, and thought you might be here, so I came to check on you."
Xu Qinghe's words contained a tacit understanding between the two of them, "Have you found any clues?"
Yin Yunjie shook his head regretfully, his brows slightly furrowed. "Apart from the place you dug before, we dug deeper and found nothing else."
After hearing Yin Yunjie's words, a barely perceptible dimness flashed across Xu Qinghe's eyes.
The original intention of purchasing this land was largely due to the legend of "Xiao Jin", which made her share it with Yin Yunjie without hesitation.
Now, although the homestead has been settled, the clues about "Xiao Jin" have dissipated like morning mist.
Even though she knew that Yin Yunjie was kind-hearted, he never blamed her.
But her inner pride and integrity would not allow her to go back on her word.
Chinese women are tenacious and unyielding, and never willing to be easily manipulated by fate!
So Xu Qinghe resolutely rolled up his sleeves.
She moved through the grass, not caring about the thorns scratching her skin or the mud staining her clothes.
Yin Yunjie stood not far away, his eyes gentle and complicated
Looking at the dense beads of sweat on Xu Qinghe's forehead and his brows that were unconsciously furrowed due to concentration, he felt both distressed and a little helpless.
He was already well aware of the girl's stubbornness, but he knew better.
If the so-called treasure really exists, how could it be easily missed?
The village children run and play freely in this area, and no small secret can escape their curious eyes.
However, what Yin Yunjie did not expect was that Xu Qinghe not only did not give up, but actually ushered in a turning point.
"Yin Yunjie! Come here and take a look!"
Xu Qinghe's cry pierced the silence around him, carrying with it an uncontrollable surprise and a hint of nervous trembling.
She quickly covered her mouth and looked around cautiously.
Only after making sure that no one was watching did I relax, the excitement surging in my chest difficult to describe.
Yin Yunjie was infected by Xu Qinghe's excitement. He put down the tools in his hands and walked towards her quickly.
In front of her, Xu Qinghe gently held a round object covered with mud in her hands. It lay quietly in her palms, and its shape resembled an ancient bracelet.
As Xu Qinghe carefully brushed away the dust on the surface.
A jade bracelet, emerald green and transparent, like spring water, gradually appeared. Even though it had been buried underground for a long time, its warm luster remained unchanged.
"This bracelet...I'm afraid it's not an ordinary item. Yin Yunjie, we are so lucky!"
Xu Qinghe's gaze was fixed on the bracelet, and the starlight in his eyes seemed to light up the night sky.
Yin Yunjie took the bracelet and looked at it carefully, even though he was not an expert in jade.
But the pure and deep green undoubtedly reveals its preciousness.
"We have to keep it carefully. It's best not to let other people see this kind of thing." His tone was full of caution.
Xu Qinghe nodded heavily. She knew very well that at this sensitive moment, this unexpected wealth must be kept secret.
In the future, whether it is to be passed down as a family inheritance or to be made to shine through appropriate channels is something that requires time to consider.
Finally, she suggested returning home, "Let's stop here today, and continue looking for other treasures tomorrow."
Although there was reluctance in his words, he also took into consideration Yin Yunjie's hard work in getting up early and the need for him to return home at this moment.
In her heart, she still firmly believed that this land held more secrets.
Waiting for them to uncover it together, but at this moment, a warm home and a full meal are the best comfort for a tired body and mind.
Yin Yunjie did not raise any objections. The two of them packed their luggage tacitly and set out on their journey home side by side.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on their backs, adding a warm golden edge to the journey home.
At home, Sun Youfang unexpectedly appeared in the kitchen early.
Not only was the food on the table steaming hot and fragrant, but she also invited them to dinner for the first time.
This unusual behavior caused waves in Yin Yunjie's heart.
He thought to himself, you know, just yesterday, Xu Qinghe was arguing with Sun Youfang over some disagreements, and the atmosphere was tense for a while.
Xu Qinghe seemed to see through the doubts in Yin Yunjie's heart, and she gently tugged at his sleeve.
She leaned close to his ear and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Enjoy the meal first. Afterwards, I will tell you the whole story."
Yin Yunjie is a simple person by nature and doesn't like to get entangled in trivial matters. After hearing this, he stopped asking questions and concentrated on the delicious food in front of him.
Xu Qinghe caught a glimpse of someone curled up in the corner of the room with flickering eyes.
Zhu Yunxiu, who seemed afraid to look her in the eye, was even more suspicious.
But he chose to remain silent and sat quietly next to Yin Yunjie.
During this meal, Sun Youfang's joy was beyond words as she ate at the same table with them.
White rice, which is rarely eaten on ordinary days due to thriftiness, has now become the main dish on the table.
She ate the rice with big mouthfuls without caring about her image, and every grain of rice seemed extremely precious.
His eyes were full of satisfaction and happiness, completely forgetting the past frictions, and just wanted to immerse himself in the fullness of this moment.
After dinner, Sun Youfang offered to wash the dishes, seemingly to fulfill her housewife's duties.
In fact, he was secretly planning to enjoy the remaining delicacies alone, and he was very happy in his heart, as if he had got a great bargain.
Xu Qinghe was preoccupied and didn't care about these trivial matters.
As soon as she walked out of the kitchen, she saw Yin Yunjie carrying his backpack, ready to go out. She couldn't help but ask, "Where are you planning to go?"
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