Wang Yongzhu quickly helped Jinhoo up, carefully observing him. Although he had become thin and dark-skinned, his eyes were bright and lively, and he seemed more mature and sensible.
It seemed his experiences outside had taught him a lot.
Jinhoo's heart surged with emotions, thinking about the near year spent outside, enduring harsh weather, crossing mountains, getting injured, losing out, and being scolded.
It was then he realized what it meant to be undervalued when away from home! He realized how peaceful life was back in the countryside and at home.
In the countryside, farming required only physical labor, but the whole family could stay together peacefully.
On the road, aside from the daily long walks where shoes wore out, feet blistered and bled, layers of skin were worn until calluses formed.
