Everyone gathered together, with laughter and joy, and it took a whole jar of sorghum liquor before they bade farewell and dispersed, each returning home. It was already late, the night was quiet, and tomorrow everyone would be busy with their tasks, so it was advised to go back and rest well.
Zhou Xiaozheng also did not disturb his daughter's rest. He avoided the crowd and instructed Zhang Guoqing and Jiao Jiao to tell her that he would not come over to chat tonight and advised her to go to bed early, then he explained in detail how he would handle things in the village the next morning.
Returning to the guest room, Lin Lishan was already lying down and asleep. This month was spent on the train, and the long-term worries changed such a lively, talkative, carefree girl like her into a middle-aged woman nearing her age, showing fine lines when intricately examined. When she saw him return, she let go of her past concerns and her spirit seemed invigorated.
