PFC Chapter 211 Understands the Preciousness of Happiness Even More
Chapter 211 Understands the Preciousness of Happiness Even More
After a long time, the two reluctantly parted.
Li Xiaoyun lifted her head from Li Xiangyang's embrace, her face still flushed.
Looking at the azaleas covering the mountains and fields, she whispered, "I've never seen such a beautiful sight."
“The mountains have a different kind of beauty in every season,” Li Xiangyang said, holding her hand. “In summer, wild lilies will bloom here; in autumn, the mountains will be covered in red leaves; and in winter, the mountains will be covered in a blanket of snow, creating a magnificent spectacle.”
Thinking about the days to come, a smile appeared in Li Xiaoyun's eyes: "Then you'll have to bring me to see them all."
“Okay.” Li Xiangyang nodded solemnly. “Let’s experience all four seasons together.”
The black cat seemed to sense the human's emotions, jumped off the rock, and rubbed against Li Xiaoyun's ankle.
Little Tiger also came over, wagging its tail happily.
“They like you too,” Li Xiangyang said with a smile.
Li Xiaoyun crouched down and gently stroked the black cat's head: "I like them too."
As they were talking, several low rumbles of thunder came from afar.
Li Xiangyang looked up at the sky; dark clouds had already gathered in the west.
"It's going to rain, we have to go back." Li Xiangyang said, taking off his coat and draping it over Li Xiaoyun's shoulders.
The two walked back along the way they came.
This time, they walked very slowly, as if trying to make the journey longer.
Li Xiangyang held Li Xiaoyun's hand tightly, afraid that she would slip and fall on the mountain road.
On the way down the mountain, Li Xiaoyun suddenly stopped, picked a flower from the azalea bushes by the roadside, and carefully pinned it to her lapel.
“That way, when the flowers wither, I’ll tuck them inside a book,” she said, looking up at Li Xiangyang, “as a memento of today.”
Li Xiangyang felt a warmth in his heart and gently kissed her forehead: "Silly girl."
When we returned to the educated youth settlement, the sky had completely darkened.
All the other educated youth were inside the house; only Li Xiaoyun's clothes were hanging out to dry, fluttering in the wind in the courtyard.
"Come on in," Li Xiangyang said, taking her clothes inside. "Don't catch a cold."
Li Xiaoyun nodded, but stood at the door without moving, as if she still had something to say.
"What's wrong?" Li Xiangyang asked.
"Don't forget what you promised me..." Li Xiaoyun blushed, her voice growing softer and softer.
“I will definitely remember what I promised you.” Just as Li Xiangyang was about to finish speaking, a rustling sound suddenly came from inside the room.
Oops, you stepped on my foot!
"Shh, keep your voice down."
"Stop pushing, let me see too."
Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun then realized that, without them noticing, the area behind the window had become crowded with educated youth watching the spectacle.
Wang Xiulan and Ma Xiuying were leaning on the windowsill, laughing so hard they couldn't stand up straight.
"Hey, what are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen people in love before?" Li Xiaoyun was both embarrassed and annoyed, but she still instinctively hid behind Li Xiangyang.
"Of course I've seen it before," Wang Xiulan said mischievously. "If Ma Xiuying hadn't stepped on me, would I have seen you two kiss?"
Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoyun wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
"Alright, alright, stop fooling around," Li Dabao came out of the house to smooth things over. "It's about to rain, let them come inside."
Seeing that it was about to rain, the others didn't want to make a fuss anymore. Li Xiaoyun blushed and ran towards the house, but was stopped by several female educated youths who kept asking her questions.
"Okay, you guys chat, I'm leaving. I'll treat everyone to drinks later."
Seeing this, Li Xiangyang smiled and called the two little ones to walk back.
Before leaving, he glanced back and met Li Xiaoyun's furtive gaze.
As the thunder drew closer, bursts of laughter and cheerful chatter echoed from the educated youth settlement.
As Li Xiangyang walked home after leaving the educated youth settlement, raindrops began to fall sporadically.
Xuanmao and Xiaohu followed him, occasionally shaking off the water droplets from their bodies.
Although the sky was overcast, his heart was filled with an indescribable brightness.
As the rain intensified, Li Xiangyang quickened his pace.
As he passed the livestock shed, he saw Wang Ergou carrying hay inside.
"Brother Xiangyang!" Wang Ergou looked up and grinned when he saw him. "You're back from the mountain?"
"Okay." Li Xiangyang nodded and followed him into the shed.
"How was it?" Wang Ergou blinked. "I just saw Ma Xiuying run to the educated youth settlement, saying she wanted to see some excitement."
Li Xiangyang shook his head and laughed: "Stop asking so many questions. You should worry about your relationship with Ma Hongxia."
"Hehe," Wang Ergou scratched his head sheepishly, "After the spring plowing is finished, I'll go to her house to propose marriage."
As the two talked, the rain outside grew heavier.
The rain pattered against the thatched roof, making a rustling sound.
"Alright, I'll keep an eye on the livestock shed for the next couple of days," Li Xiangyang said as he helped Wang Ergou organize the fodder.
"Brother Xiangyang, you know, I..." Wang Ergou hesitated, rubbing his hands together. "I've been with Ma Hongxia for so long, but how do we proceed? You know, ever since I got drunk last time, I haven't had a chance..."
Li Xiangyang stopped what he was doing, looked at Wang Ergou and smiled: "You, if the atmosphere isn't right, how are you going to proceed? If you ask me, why don't you just not do anything tomorrow and take Ma Hongxia directly to the county town?"
"Let's have a meal and watch a movie. I remember there's a movie called 'The Story of Liubao,' which is quite good..."
Wang Ergou's eyes lit up: "That's a great idea, let's go with it."
“You’re a promising young man,” Li Xiangyang continued. “Remember, whether you’re eating or watching a movie, the goal is to talk to her and chat.”
“But…” Wang Ergou hesitated, “I don’t know what to talk about.”
"Just chat casually. Watch my movie, tell me what you think, and if you have nothing else to say, tell her about your future plans," Li Xiangyang said with a smile, patting his shoulder.
Having made up his mind, Wang Ergou left with light steps.
The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, and the raindrops hit the thatched roof with a dense sound.
Li Xiangyang added more fodder to the livestock to make sure they were full.
A calf nudged his leg and nudged his hand with its wet nose.
Li Xiangyang gently stroked its head, recalling the animals he had seen while hunting abroad in his previous life.
He thought he would grow old alone, but he never expected to be reborn. He not only found true love, but also had so many things to care about.
The black cat found a dry spot on a nearby haystack and lay down, its tail swaying idly.
Little Tiger leaned against the door, watching the rain outside with great interest.
Li Xiangyang took out a paper package from his pocket and divided the meat inside among the two little ones.
The two little ones accompanied him on a long hike through the mountains today, and they're tired too.
A few barks came through the rain curtain, familiar yet strange.
In a daze, he saw his own shadow in a foreign land again.
For years, he trekked through the mountains and fields, using his weary body to fight against the heart-wrenching regret.
Every night during that time, he would wake up in a fright from his dreams, only to find that he could no longer see the faces of his mother and sister.
Now, these painful memories have made him cherish things more and understand the preciousness of happiness.