On the country road, children wearing red scarves sang loudly.
The bright five-star red flag fluttered in the wind under the sun.
Yang Zimo followed at the back of the group, also singing softly to the rhythm. Her clear and beautiful face exuded ultimate charm, and the entire scene was so beautiful and harmonious, like a painting.
Qin Chuan gazed at the beautiful figure on the country road, his heart surging with emotion.
The villagers gathered around, smiling as they saw the Young Pioneers approaching from a distance.
Yang Zimo's beauty had not only conquered Qin Chuan but had also long since won over the entire village.
Everyone in the village admired this beautiful girl from the big city. Not only was she good-looking, but she also had an excellent personality, and the children adored her.
Since Yang Zimo came to Nanyang Village to teach, the children's academic performance had been soaring, with no one lagging behind.
"Hello, Teacher Yang!"
"Good morning, Teacher Yang!"
Finally, as the children drew closer, the villagers enthusiastically began to greet Yang Zimo.
"Hello, everyone!"
Yang Zimo smiled and greeted them. Today, she was wearing a tracksuit, showcasing her good figure, her waist so slender it seemed she could barely hold it with one hand.
Perhaps it was the result of her recent exercise, but her fair and pretty face still bore a healthy blush, making her look very energetic.
During this time, Yang Zimo's beautiful eyes swept over Qin Chuan in the crowd without even pausing, making Qin Chuan's excited heart immediately become uneasy.
What was going on?
Was she angry?
Did she blame him for being away for so many days without even calling to check on her?
Or perhaps, with so many people around, Yang Zimo was deliberately acting cold, not wanting anyone to know about their relationship?
Qin Chuan's mind raced with thoughts, and for a moment, he just stared blankly at Yang Zimo.
Suddenly, at this moment, Yang Zimo gave him a fierce glare, seemingly annoyed by his direct gaze. This finally brought Qin Chuan back to his senses.
But then his uneasy heart became excited again. Yang Zimo wasn't angry!
The reason she hadn't acknowledged him was simply because there were too many people around!
"Uncle Qin, Aunt Jiang, you're back!"
Yang Zimo saw Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua sitting in the car and immediately walked over to ask.
"Yes, my illness is cured, and I was just discharged from the hospital today!"
Facing the beautiful Teacher Yang, Qin Shuren was very kind and gentle.
"That's great! Congratulations, Uncle, on your recovery!"
"After school, I'll come visit your home to make up for my impolite behavior of not visiting you while you were hospitalized!" Yang Zimo said with a smile.
"Teacher Yang, you're too kind!"
"We old folks can't bear it!"
Hearing that Yang Zimo wanted to visit them, Jiang Cuihua was a bit flustered, and Qin Shuren waved his hands repeatedly, saying it wasn't necessary.
"It's alright. I'm good friends with Qin Chuan, Qin Gang, and Qin Yang. As a junior, it's only natural for me to visit elders!"
"It's settled then. I have to go to class now. Goodbye, everyone!"
"Goodbye!"
"Goodbye, Teacher Yang!"
The villagers waved until Yang Zimo led the children back to school. Only then did Qin Chuan retract his gaze.
"Uncles and aunts, please come to my house as guests!"
"My parents missed you all terribly during their long hospital stay!" Qin Chuan said to the elders.
"Certainly! Certainly!"
After Qin Chuan drove his parents and his elder brother's family away, the villagers at the entrance of the village began to discuss.
"I think this third son of the Qin family has really struck it rich!"
"He's driving a sedan, wearing a suit and tie, and those leather shoes, and his hair is neatly styled!"
"That's right, and his skin has gotten so much fairer!"
"Does anyone know what business this third son of the Qin family is in?"
"I don't know. How did this Qin Chuan suddenly become successful?"
Everyone was chattering, all discussing Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan's appearance upon his return to the village was truly astonishing. After not seeing him for a short period, he was now driving a car, and he had a suit, leather shoes, and a tie.
Envy and jealousy were evident in everyone's words. It was an eternal truth.
It is not poverty that people worry about, but inequality.
When everyone was a commoner, they were harmonious, and no one looked down on anyone. But once someone suddenly became rich, they would attract gossip.
There were good and bad comments, all mixed together.
Just then, a motorcycle suddenly drove from a distance, interrupting the villagers' gossip. It was Qin Gang returning on a three-wheeled motorcycle.
When the villagers saw Qin Gang also wearing a suit, their eyes widened in disbelief.
Could it be that not just one son of the Qin family had become rich, but two!
Why was Qin Gang also dressed so respectably…
The old Qin family, today was a very important day.
The family, reunited after a long separation, was finally together.
Qin Shuren, holding his grandson in his arms, couldn't stop smiling.
"Brother, Sister-in-law, these are new clothes I bought for you. Hurry up and try them on!"
"And for our eldest nephew too!"
Qin Chuan took out three sets of clothes from a large bag and handed them to his elder brother Qin Yang and sister-in-law Wu Yanyan.
"We bought these at the clothing market in the provincial capital. They were expensive!" Qin Gang couldn't help but brag.
"Oh my, when did you two go to the provincial capital?" Wu Yanyan and Qin Yang were surprised. Even Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua, who were playing with their grandson, looked confused.
"Second child, didn't you say you bought these clothes in the county town?" Jiang Cuihua asked, as she and Old Qin also had new clothes.
*Bang!!*
Qin Gang received another kick to his backside. Qin Chuan said irritably, "You talk too much!"
Qin Gang realized he had let slip, and a look of embarrassment flashed across his face.
"Ahem, we didn't want you to scold us for spending money carelessly, so we lied and said we bought them in the county town!" Qin Chuan explained helplessly.
He then briefly explained their intention of going to the provincial capital to buy renovation materials.
His family members finally understood, but even so, they couldn't help but scold them for being extravagant and wasteful, saying that things were so expensive in the provincial capital!
It was just clothes, they could buy whatever they wore; expensive clothes weren't necessarily warm.
Sister-in-law Wu Yanyan even wanted to give them money, but this time, not to mention Qin Chuan, even Qin Gang refused without hesitation.
"Sister-in-law, who are you looking down on?"
"Our third brother is doing very well now. Why would he care about the cost of a set of clothes!"
"You're embarrassing him, you know?"
Sister-in-law Wu Yanyan quickly waved her hands, indicating she didn't mean it that way.
"Brother, Sister-in-law, why don't you go to the inner room and try on the new clothes to see if they fit? If they don't, I can exchange them for you next time I go to the provincial capital!" Qin Chuan said, fearing that his second brother might reveal more secrets if he continued talking.