My wife and I are both time travelers.

Chapter 59 Hello! The 1980s

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For a moment, Zhou Jiye, who was watching from the sidelines, even felt a sense of time distortion, as if the scene had changed and he had suddenly traveled back several decades to when Fang Manxia was young.

At that time, Fang Manxia was full of youthful energy and radiant. She danced gracefully in front of everyone in a gorgeous dress, leaving people lingering and full of admiration.

As the dance ended, Zhou Jiye's dazed gaze returned to reality. The young Fang Manxia was gone, replaced by the elderly woman with gray hair, and the gentleman who had accompanied her dance had become the petite Lin Ying. They were still dressed in ordinary clothes, as if everything he had just seen was merely a dream.

"One more song?"

Fang Manxia hadn't danced for many years, and she felt extremely happy dancing to that piece just now. What made her especially happy was that Lin Ying and she coordinated very well. Although Lin Ying's dance steps were slightly different from hers, and it was the first time the two of them had danced together, they were a little awkward at first, but they quickly adapted to each other and danced more and more smoothly.

As the song ended, Fang Manxia, ​​still feeling unsatisfied, smiled and asked Lin Ying.

Lin Ying was also excited and naturally wouldn't refuse. As the second song started, the two continued dancing, and when they were having fun, they couldn't help but let out bursts of silvery laughter.

In one go, Fang Manxia and Lin Ying danced three dances in a row before reluctantly stopping.

Back in her seat, Fang Manxia, ​​her face slightly flushed, was very happy. With undisguised admiration, she told Lin Ying that she had danced well. Lin Ying humbly replied that she hadn't actually danced well, and that without Fang Manxia's cooperation, she would have been just average.

"I'm getting old, I can't deny it!" Fang Manxia's breathing was a little rapid as she laughed at herself. "When I was young, I could dance all night without taking a break, but now I'm exhausted after just three songs. Time really waits for no one!"

"Grandma, you're in great shape! I almost couldn't keep up with you just now," Lin Ying said with a cheerful smile, which made Fang Manxia laugh.

"Alright, I know what kind of old woman I am. If I jump any further, I'll embarrass myself." As she spoke, Fang Manxia looked at Zhou Jiye and said with a smile, "Little Zhou, you jump. I can't jump anymore. You and Xiao Lin continue."

"Me...?" Zhou Jiye hesitated, "I don't know how to jump."

"Don't be afraid of anything. Everyone starts from scratch. Xiaolin is quite skilled. Let her teach you. You can dance together more often in the future. Dancing is not only a form of entertainment, but it can also cultivate your temperament. There are many benefits."

Zhou Jiye smiled bitterly to himself. If it were disco or something, he could easily wiggle his hips and jump around a few times, and he could even pass the driving test. But he had never learned the traditional ballroom dance they were just dancing. Although he had been watching with envy, he was a little nervous when it was his turn to go up.

"Come on, a real man shouldn't be afraid of dancing!" Lin Ying stood up with a grin, deliberately giving him a provocative look as she spoke. How could Zhou Jiye tolerate this? He could let it go in front of Fang Manxia, ​​since she was older and a senior, but Lin Ying was his wife, a woman. How could a grown man say no?

"Come on, come on!"

Zhou Jiye gritted his teeth and went for it. He imitated their poses, put one hand under Lin Ying's armpit and held Lin Ying's right hand with the other, and started moving to the music.

But after taking only two steps, Lin Ying cried out in pain. Zhou Jiye was extremely embarrassed, and his face turned bright red instantly. It turned out that he had accidentally stepped on Lin Ying's foot.

Just now, Zhou Jiye watched them dance with ease and grace, but when it was his turn, he felt stiff all over, like a rusty robot without lubrication. He clearly knew how to move his feet forward, backward, left, and right, and he remembered their previous movements, but he couldn't control himself at all when he started moving.

"Don't rush, follow the rhythm, one two one... one two one... turn... step with your left foot... follow with your right foot... turn again... don't look at your feet, look straight ahead, lift your chin slightly, relax... step... turn... step again... turn again... that's right... that's it..."

Fang Manxia got up with great interest and went to Zhou Jiye and the others, pointing out to Zhou Jiye how to dance.

Lin Ying also tried her best to cooperate with Zhou Jiye and led him seriously. Although Zhou Jiye had never danced this kind of dance before, he was young and agile. After a short period of tension, he gradually calmed down and followed the rhythm as Fang Manxia and Lin Ying instructed, gradually getting the hang of it.

After dancing for a while, Zhou Jiye, who wouldn't break a sweat even if he carried a bicycle for miles, actually broke out in a light sweat. Don't be fooled by the simple ballroom dance; it was quite tiring, especially since it was his first time dancing it.

However, as Zhou Jiye continued jumping, he gradually got the hang of it, his body relaxed, and he was no longer as nervous as he had been at the beginning.

"Again?" Lin Ying asked provocatively.

"Again!" Zhou Jiye refused to give up and continued to strike a pose.

The two danced to each song, with Fang Manxia helping them change records to keep the music going. They danced for a long time, countless songs in total, and as time went on, Zhou Jiye's dancing skills improved more and more.

"I can't jump anymore, I really can't jump anymore." Lin Ying's forehead was covered in fine sweat, and her breathing became much more rapid. When the last song ended, she really couldn't jump anymore. She turned her head and looked at the clock on the wall. She hadn't realized that she had been jumping for almost two hours. No wonder she was so tired.

"Xiao Zhou is quite talented at dancing." Fang Manxia said to Zhou Jiye with a smile, "It's very good that you can dance like this for the first time. You just need to practice more in the future."

"Hehe, I also think I have talent. Dance is a piece of cake for me." Zhou Jiye was a little proud and couldn't help but boast.

Seeing his expression, Fang Manxia and Lin Ying couldn't help but laugh. Their cheerful laughter filled the room and echoed, making everyone feel extremely happy.

They stopped dancing and sat down to continue chatting, idly chatting to the music. After chatting for nearly an hour, although they were still not done, it was getting late. They noticed that Fang Manxia was in good spirits, but her expression showed a hint of fatigue, after all, she was not young anymore.

"Grandma, it's getting late, you should get some rest. We'll head down now."

"Go on, go on, it's almost midnight. You must be tired after keeping me company for so long."

"It's been so long since you've stayed with us," Lin Ying said with a smile as she helped Fang Manxia tidy up the room a little. Fang Manxia smiled back and saw them out. After they left her room and her footsteps echoed downstairs, Fang Manxia went back inside and headed towards the record player.

She slowly walked to the record player, reached out and stroked it, humming a tune softly, her expression a mixture of a smile and a hint of reminiscence, before finally letting out a long, gentle sigh.

After leaving Fang Manxia's room, Lin Ying, in a good mood, couldn't help but hum the rhythm of the dance music she had just heard. Zhou Jiye was doing the same, his steps light and quick. Tonight could be said to be the happiest night they had ever had since they came to this era, and perhaps it would be a moment they would never forget in the future.

After a quick wash, I returned to my room; it was nearly midnight.

Once they were in bed, they didn't turn off the light immediately. Instead, their eyes both turned to the 555 table clock on the dresser to their left.

The hands were about to reach twelve o'clock. They watched quietly as the second hand ticked forward. Soon, the last second arrived. As the second hand reached its position, the minute and hour hands moved forward a small step at the same time. Twelve o'clock had finally arrived.

Hello, 1980!

Welcome to the 1980s!

The two spoke to each other in unison, and both smiled.

In the 1980s, the golden age known as reform and opening up finally arrived. Both Zhou Jiye and Lin Ying were filled with longing and anticipation for this era. Amidst their blessings, Zhou Jiye reached out and turned off the desk lamp, plunging the room into darkness. Soon after, soft breathing could be heard as they drifted off to a sweet dream together...

The next morning, they got up early. Since they weren't setting up their stall that day, Lin Ying was busy making breakfast in the kitchen, while Zhou Jiye went to the small garden in front.

Picking up a hoe, Zhou Jiye began clearing the weeds in the garden and also clearing away all the clutter piled up in the corners.

A new era begins today, and everything should have a fresh start.

A few days ago, Zhou Jiye and Fang Manxia discussed and planned to take advantage of the winter to tidy up the garden, plant new flowers and plants after the spring, and make the garden beautiful and no longer the desolate and dilapidated place it was before.

Fang Manxia readily agreed to the suggestion. If it weren't for her advanced age and declining physical strength, she would have wanted to do it long ago. She still remembered the beautiful sight of her small garden in full bloom more than ten years ago. Unfortunately, she was later evicted from the place, and the small building temporarily changed owners. The new owners didn't care about it at all, which gradually turned the once beautiful garden into what it is now.

Fang Manxia felt anticipation and a touch of longing as she looked forward to restoring the garden to its original state.

She came downstairs and watched Zhou Jiye busily working in the garden with a smile, pointing out how the garden used to be arranged. Following Fang Manxia's instructions, Zhou Jiye cleaned it up little by little. After a while, Lin Ying, who had prepared breakfast, came to call them to have lunch.

After having breakfast together, Zhou Jiye and Lin Ying returned to the garden to continue cleaning. Fang Manxia was also busy, helping to brew tea and chatting with them.

Everyone had an exceptionally busy day. By evening, the entire garden was cleaned up, and all the clutter had been moved away.

After the cleanup, the garden still looks empty, but it's no longer as messy as before. They look forward to it when the flowers and plants are replanted after the Spring Festival and early summer arrives.

(End of this chapter)