Seeing Li Zhiyuan and Run Sheng in conversation, Mr. Xue stood up and said, "Xiao Yuan, Run Sheng, you guys go on with your chat."
"Uncle Xue, sorry, I have something to deal with here."
"Ah, no problem, no problem, I've got things to do as well."
Mr. Xue cheerfully picked up his tools and started arranging the potted plants that were set up in the yard.
When he arrived yesterday, Li Zhiyuan had noticed that there were quite a few potted plants at home, as well as several small stone tables arranged to create a landscape.
Brother Liangliang had rented out the family's responsible farmland a long time ago, freeing his parents from traditional rural labor early, allowing them to enjoy retired life.
On ordinary days, Mr. Xue's hobby was to tend to these potted plants and to go to the corridor for tea and storytelling.
Mrs. Xue would go out to play Chang Pai after lunch, her playing group composed of elderly ladies, among whom she was considerably young.
