The longed-for village system

Chapter 96 The life you yearn for

Peng Peng was extremely happy as the great contributor; he never imagined that he would be able to defeat Chen Qing one day.

"Really? Pengpeng, you're really capable, but don't get arrogant, keep up the good work." Huang Shi praised Pengpeng, then looked at Chen Qing and teased, "Little Chen, I never thought you'd have this day! Looks like it's not your good luck, but your sister-in-law's!"

"A lucky wife, huh! Little Chen himself said so. It seems you've really hit the jackpot marrying Xiao Gu." Teacher He teased Chen Qing while enjoying his food.

Chen Qing didn't take Huang and He's teasing to heart; on the contrary, she looked proud and arrogant.

"That also means I'm lucky. Otherwise, why would Xiao Gu choose me?"

"Hey! I used to think you were straight and would be like Pengpeng, unable to find a girlfriend. I never expected you to be so cunning!"

"Teacher Huang, just say Brother Chen, why are you dragging me into this? I will try my best."

"Pengpeng! I'm just trying to encourage you. Look at your brother Chen, you guys were born in '94, you need to work hard!"

After Teacher Huang finished speaking, Zhang Zifeng quietly added, "I think it's difficult. We might have to wait until Brother Chen and Sister Gu's child is old enough to run errands."

Peng Peng felt like this had fallen from the sky! Why rub salt into his wounds? Don't they know he also wants to be in a relationship?

After so many years of acting, he hasn't even given away his first on-screen kiss. He's at least a decent actor. Does he have it easy? Bullying people.

"Sis, you're hurting me! I'm your brother!"

Seeing her brother's hurt and sad face, Zhang Zifeng smiled without a care in the world. Of course, she also apologized. They were all family, and she knew her brother's personality; he wouldn't really be angry with her.

Peng Peng, channeling his grief and anger into his appetite, began clearing the area. Indeed, in this world, only delicious food doesn't lie or hurt people.

Huang Shi and Teacher He didn't continue teasing Peng Peng. They knew that jokes should be kept to a minimum, and any further teasing would be going too far.

"Ah! This feels so good! This is exactly the kind of 'Back to the Countryside' I've been looking for." Teacher He couldn't help but exclaim as the sky slowly darkened, then asked Chen Qing, "Chen, what kind of 'Back to the Countryside' do you envision?"

The life you yearn for? Hearing Teacher He's words, Chen Qing couldn't help but recall a very famous modern poem from his previous life.

"Facing the sea, with spring flowers blooming" is his ideal as a homebody, free from the worries of life, money, and relationships, living a carefree and unrestrained life.

However, this is only an extremely ideal state of life, which is impossible in reality, so the author of this poem eventually committed suicide.

Many people analyzed the past and believed that the poet's death was related to his first love, but many others believed that the poet's death was related to his own personality.

The poet's works reveal him to be a pure, simple, stubborn, and sensitive person, much like his poem "Facing the Sea, with Spring Blossoms," which depicts a life that could only exist under extremely ideal conditions.

Of course, Chen Qing wouldn't bother researching these things. Even if he did, what would he possibly learn? He'd rather stay home and play a few more games.

"The life I yearn for? It can be described in a poem."

"Oh! Little Chen, you can write poetry too! Come and read it aloud." Huang Shi became interested in Chen Qing's words. Out of respect for the poet, and also to bring out the artistic conception of the poem, Chen Qing stood up, paced slightly, and after adjusting his posture, began to recite it aloud.

Be a happy man from tomorrow on

Feed horses, chop wood, travel the world
Caring about food and vegetables from tomorrow
I have a house facing the sea and the flowers are blooming in spring
As Chen Qing recited his poem, an eerie silence fell over the room, as if Chen Qing were the only person left in the entire Mushroom House. Teachers He and Huang, with their exceptional literary skills, were astonished after listening to Chen Qing's recitation.

At first, they thought Chen Qing would write a limerick, since writing poetry is not as simple as writing songs. But the line "Facing the sea, with spring flowers blooming" completely stunned them.

Although Peng Peng, his sister, and Da Xun didn't feel it deeply and didn't know what was so good about the poem, they had a vague feeling that it must be amazing. Didn't they see that Teacher He and Teacher Huang's eyes were practically popping out of their sockets?

Chen Qing ignored the shock of the crowd and continued reciting as he walked.

From tomorrow on, communicate with every loved one
Tell them about my happiness

That happy lightning told me
I will tell everyone
Give every river and every mountain a warm name
Stranger, I also bless you
May you have a bright future
May your lover be married

May you be happy in this world

I just want to face the sea and the spring flowers are blooming
After finishing the poem, Chen Qing sat down, took a sip of his drink, and smiled smugly at the shocked expressions on everyone's faces. Sure enough, he had a talent for reciting poetry.

"Brother Chen, you're amazing! I asked you to describe 'Back to the Countryside,' and you wrote a whole poem! I don't really understand it, but it's impressive," Peng Peng said with a smile, praising Chen Qing. It's always a good time to compliment someone.

Hearing Peng Peng's voice brought everyone back to their senses, though their faces still showed a hint of shock.

"Xiao Chen, let me toast you. I thought you were only good at writing songs and singing, but I didn't expect you to be so good at writing poetry as well. Your poem is wonderful."

"Xiao Chen, I'd like to toast you too. You're really amazing. This poem is the best modern poem I've heard in recent years."

Teacher Huang and Teacher He each raised their teacups and clinked them with Chen Qing's; they needed a drink to calm their nerves.

Yang Xiaomi's beautiful eyes shone brightly as she looked at Chen Qing, not because she was attracted to him, but because she admired his talent.

She's been in this industry for quite some time and has even collaborated with Guo Jingming, who's known as a great talent. She's read many of his works, but compared to him, there's still a significant gap.

She couldn't immediately analyze what was good about this modern poem; as a non-human being with the capacity to appreciate things, she could feel that the poem was beautiful.

"Impressive, impressive! No wonder you conquered Xiao Gu in such a short time. You really are a learned and talented man! If you didn't already have Xiao Gu, I might have pursued you too."

Yang Xiaomi also clinked teacups with Chen Qing, then made a joke with a smile, though another possibility cannot be ruled out.

Da Xun was originally going to toast Chen Qing with Yang Xiaomi, but after hearing Yang Xiaomi's words, he immediately stopped, his glass hanging in mid-air, and his gaze towards Chen Qing became sharp and serious.

Having known Yang Xiaomi for so long, he had never heard her say such ambiguous things to a man before. For a moment, he even felt like he was about to lose her.

(End of this chapter)