415 Celebration
He Chen nodded gently, pulled Piao Miaoyue into his arms, and softly advised the others, "Everyone needs to go back and rest early tonight, and we'll need to come back early tomorrow morning."
The group exchanged smiles.
Piaomiaoyue said softly to Liu Qianqian, "Sister, please come with us tonight to make do, and come back tomorrow to choose a room, okay?"
Liu Qianqian nodded gently and smiled, "Thank you, Sister Yue."
Ji Xixi leaned close to her ear and whispered with a smile, "Sister Liu has such a lovely name. Why don't you join me for a while tonight?"
Liu Qianqian nodded, her ears turning slightly red. After all, Ji Xixi had been cultivating for much longer than she had, so she could ask her for advice on many things.
With a beautiful woman by my side, laughing softly, we gathered together, enjoying a rare warmth that dispelled the chill of the night.
As the voices faded and night fell, the group, having enjoyed a hearty meal, slowly returned home, helping to clear the table of dishes before leaving.
Aunt Wang sighed softly, "Old man, I'm so full tonight. I hope I haven't eaten you out of house and home."
Old Mrs. Wang, wearing her brand-new cotton-padded coat, laughed and said, "If you eat the adults out of house and home, they'll probably be quite happy. You can't eat them into poverty."
Then, looking at her granddaughter in her arms, she asked, "Did Meimei eat enough tonight?"
Granddaughter Meimei burped and said, "I'm full, Grandpa. The braised pork was so delicious!"
Seeing Meimei's happy and reminiscing expression, the others were also delighted.
The old man said in a low voice, "In a few days, we should buy some more so that the children can have more nourishment."
The harvest was good this year, and the prices are good too. I'll get some things sorted out for my son and daughter-in-law. And buy them something nice to eat.
Aunt Wang nodded in agreement, saying, "Okay, old man, I heard that Old Man Weng has some corn oil that makes dishes taste much better. I wonder if it's cheap? If it is, we'll buy some to try."
The son and daughter-in-law, holding their younger son's hand, followed quietly behind. They were both quite full from the meal and walked rather slowly. They watched their younger son, who was burping contentedly, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
Gently holding his wife's hand, the night suddenly no longer seemed so frightening.
Those who had finished eating nearby cleaned up their dishes, most of whom had brought their own. After finishing their meals, they went back one after another, marveling at how long it had been since they had experienced such good food.
Even at ordinary weddings, it's rare to have such good food. There's plenty of soup noodles, mutton buns, and vegetable buns, and everyone gets to eat as much as they want. It's a rare treat for everyone.
This year's harvest is good, and prices are good; perhaps we can improve our meals a bit. Let's enjoy this rare period of peace.
Mr. Weng and others arranged for tables to be set up nearby, with rice and meat provided, plus a small fee for cooking. This avoided crowding and gatherings, but the lively atmosphere remained, and the people were close together.
This matter naturally did not require He Chen and others to arrange it personally; Jin Xiong, Sister Hong, Uncle Bai, and others would naturally come forward.
I've also spoken to the nearby hotels and restaurants; the meals are standard and paid per table, so I doubt anyone would dare to embezzle that much.
Moreover, most of the nearby restaurants belong to Jinjia Village, Wengjia Village, and the surrounding villages, so they will naturally cooperate well. It's a rare opportunity for the city lord to have such an important event, so it's only natural that they will organize it in a lively and bustling manner.
There are still many things to do tomorrow; today is just the beginning.
That night, Jin Xiong and several other villagers from Jinjia Village gathered together and discussed in hushed tones.
An elderly man in a cotton-padded coat sighed softly, "Today is the city lord's housewarming celebration, and we only presented a few medicinal herbs that are about a hundred years old. It's a bit much."
We've received too many benefits; it's difficult to offer a corresponding return.
Another middle-aged man nodded and said, "We have searched the surrounding area carefully, including some of our old, hidden spots, but we found nothing else."
These few plants were found with great effort. Merchants from nearby counties transported all the best medicinal herbs here some time ago, and even if they were available now, they wouldn't sell them easily.
Ordinary silver is no longer enough to entice them to sell, and it's not just me buying; other villages are doing it too.
Jin Xiong listened quietly. Of course he knew about these things, having personally participated in them and understood the difficulties involved. Everyone had been preparing for the establishment of the new mansion.
For some reason, aged medicinal herbs are becoming increasingly scarce. People tried to buy them, only to find that other villages had become their competitors, and not only other villages, but also some shop owners on the street.
She sighed softly and said in a low voice, "We are all aware of this matter. Please make sure there are no mishaps in Elder Weng's arrangements for tomorrow."
Starting tomorrow, we too will be residents of the city. Never forget that all of this is a gift from Lord Shen.
The others nodded in agreement, replying, "Don't worry, Village Chief, everything is arranged for tomorrow. We'll all go to help, and we certainly won't let Lord Shen down."
He Chen and the others returned to the old mansion, which would be left unused starting tomorrow.
When Yun Su, Yun Qing, and the others saw Liu Qianqian, they were slightly surprised for a moment. Seeing such a beautiful woman, they were full of praise.
As night fell, Liu Qianqian, who was preparing to rest, followed the others to the bathroom to wash up.
Bright red candles, a warm, steamy swimming pool, and a variety of eye-catching swimsuits—black, pink, and halter tops.
Her face flushed slightly for a moment.
Night had fallen, and the restless water surface rippled with waves.
Shi Wanwan and Shi Feixuan nestled on either side of Shang Qingxuan, embracing her gently. It was incredibly warm and comforting.
Shi Wanwan's expression was slightly downcast and thoughtful, tinged with sadness.
Shang Qingxuan gently embraced the two of them, comforting them just like she had when they were young, coaxing them like an older sister.
He whispered, "Wanwan, what's wrong? You should be happy to see such young people today, why are you so upset?"
Shi Wanwan gently shook her head and whispered, "Without my sister, I just feel a little sad."
Unlike his usual bouncing and jumping, he is now quietly lost in thought.
Qingxuan asked with a soft laugh, "What's wrong that makes my Wanwan so upset?"
Shi Wanwan said shyly in a low voice, "No, no. I was just stunned by how beautiful all the other ladies were."
Seeing the two of them so quiet today, Qingxuan smiled and pulled them into her arms, nestling against them gently, savoring the memories of the past. Time stood still; she knew the rest, but couldn't bring herself to change their minds.
A young girl's first stirrings of love are a rare and precious thing.
Jie Yanyan stared blankly at the moon, lost in thought, a faint sadness lingering in her heart. Images of Yun Su, Yun Qing, Ji Xixi, Lian Xiuxiu, and others flashed through her mind—beauties that could shame the moon and flowers, beauties that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky, celestial beings of the mortal realm.
Captain Guan had drunk too much, and now his eyes were relaxed, his brows were unfurrowed, and he fell asleep in a rare moment of relaxation.
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