The next day, Li Xiaoxiao got up early. She wanted to spend more time with her family in the remaining time.

Li Xiaoxiao put on her clothes and walked out of the room. Yun Che also walked out of the room beside her.

Yun Che saw Li Xiaoxiao and greeted her with a smile. The two of them walked out to the courtyard together, enjoying the fresh morning air. At this time, Bai Shi also got up. Seeing Li Xiaoxiao and Yun Che, a smile appeared on her face. "Why don't you guys sleep a little longer? It's still early. I'll go make breakfast."

"Mom, let me help you!" Li Xiaoxiao walked over, took Bai's hand and said.

Yun Che followed the two of them into the kitchen.

Bai smiled and nodded, and the three of them bustled around in the kitchen. Li Xiaoxiao helped wash the vegetables, while Yun Che helped light the fire. The kitchen was filled with laughter and joy.

Soon, breakfast was ready. The family sat around the table, enjoying this warm moment. Li Xiaoxiao felt extremely happy watching her family's happy faces.

After breakfast, Li Fang went to school, while Li Linlin went to play with her friends in the village. Li Xiaoxiao and Yun Che decided to take a stroll around the village. They walked along a path through the fields and saw villagers working in the fields. Everyone greeted them, and Li Xiaoxiao and Yun Che responded enthusiastically.

As they walked, they arrived in front of the house that Bai Dong was building. Li Xiaoxiao took a look and saw that after a period of rush work, the house had already taken shape.

Li Xiaoxiao and Yun Che walked into the yard. Bai Dong was carrying wood. Seeing them coming, he put down the wood in his hands and said with a smile, "You've come at the right time. Let's take a look at how the house is being built."

Li Xiaoxiao looked around and nodded with satisfaction, "Not bad, it looks very strong."

"This is the result of everyone's joint efforts." Bai Dong said proudly.

After a stroll, Li Xiaoxiao took Yun Che to the vegetable garden of the old house. The pumpkins that had been planted before had grown for several months and were now full of large pumpkins. Li Xiaoxiao stroked the pumpkins happily and said, "When they are ripe, you can make a lot of delicious food." Yun Che looked at Li Xiaoxiao's happy expression and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

At this moment, a butterfly flew by, attracting Li Xiaoxiao's attention. She ran after the butterfly, and Yun Che followed her. The two chased the butterfly in the vegetable garden, their laughter echoing throughout the garden.

Before they knew it, the sun was already high in the sky, dispelling the chill of autumn and winter. Li Xiaoxiao and Yun Che walked hand in hand on their way home.

"Thank you, Yun Che. I'm very happy today." Li Xiaoxiao said sincerely.

“Me too.” Yun Che squeezed Li Xiaoxiao’s hand tightly. “In the future, we can spend every wonderful moment together like we did today.”

After returning home, Li Xiaoxiao helped Bai prepare lunch. "Mom, let's make dumplings for lunch. I'll go to the backyard and cut some chives."

"Well, if you want to eat it, we'll make it." After saying that, Bai scooped three bowls of white flour from the jar and put them into the basin, preparing to knead the dough.

Yun Che saw Li Xiaoxiao grabbing a basket and preparing to go out, so he followed her. Seeing the inseparable two, even Li Linlin, who was standing beside them, smiled.

Li Xiaoxiao took Yun Che to the vegetable garden in the backyard, cut a bunch of tender leeks and put them in the basket. Seeing the red tomatoes hanging on the tomato seedlings next to them, she picked a few more and put them in the basket. She also pulled out a few green onions and green vegetables and told Yun Che to go back.

Back in the yard, Li Xiaoxiao put the basket by the well and brought a wooden basin over to pick out the leeks. Li Linlin also came forward to help, "Sister, are we having dumplings for lunch?"

"Yes, I haven't eaten it for a long time. I miss it so much!" Li Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

"Yeah, I want to eat too, brother-in-law. The dumplings my sister made are delicious. You must eat more later!" Ever since Li Xiaoxiao and Yun Che got engaged, Li Fang and Li Linlin started calling Yun Che brother-in-law.

As soon as Li Linlin finished speaking, Yun Che responded, "Okay, I'll definitely eat more."

Li Xiaoxiao smiled gently at Yun Che and began to wash the vegetables. After washing, she chopped the leeks and cut the tomatoes into small pieces.

Bai set the dough aside to let it rise, then came over to mix the filling with Li Xiaoxiao. Soon, the fragrant filling was ready.

Afterwards, the whole family worked together to make dumplings. Li Xiaoxiao's dumplings were exquisite and beautiful, and although Yun Che was not very skilled, he also learned the trick well.

Soon, the dumplings were cooked. Afterwards, Li Xiaoxiao made a tomato and egg soup. Everyone sat together and enjoyed the delicious dumplings.

After dinner, Li Xiaoxiao and Bai Shi cleared away the dishes together. Thinking about Li Xiaoxiao's upcoming wedding, Bai Shi had originally wanted her to stay home and embroider her wedding gown, but Li Xiaoxiao couldn't sit still. She insisted on asking Bai Shi to help her, claiming she wasn't good at sewing. Yun Che, watching Li Xiaoxiao's expression, chimed in, "Mother, since Xiaoxiao doesn't want to embroider, then don't bother. I've already arranged for the best embroiderer in the capital to start embroidering the wedding gown. You don't have to do it yourself. Just wait for the gown to be delivered from the capital."

Hearing Yun Che's words, the Bai family no longer insisted. Li Xiaoxiao pulled Yun Che into the courtyard and asked softly, "Did you really find the best embroiderer in the capital? It's expensive, right?" Yun Che smiled and pinched Li Xiaoxiao's face. "No matter how expensive it is, it's worth it, as long as you like it." Li Xiaoxiao's heart was filled with emotion. She leaned in Yun Che's arms, enjoying the tranquility and happiness of this moment.

"By the way, let's go for a walk in the mountains. I haven't been to the mountains for a long time." Ever since Li Xiaoxiao started making chopped peppers, she has rarely gone to the mountains this year. Even the firewood at home was mostly picked up by Bai Dong and Bai Jing when they took the time to go to the mountains.

The two walked hand in hand up the mountain. Along the way, Li Xiaoxiao excitedly recounted the interesting stories of the past on the mountain. Yun Che listened with great interest, occasionally interjecting a few words.

When they reached the top of the mountain, they found a flat rock to sit on and look out at the beautiful scenery below. The village in the distance was shrouded in the afterglow of the setting sun, like a beautiful painting.

“Yun Che, look, our village is so beautiful.” Li Xiaoxiao said with emotion.

“Yeah, very beautiful.” Yun Che agreed.

"It would be great if we could live here forever and lead a simple and happy life." Li Xiaoxiao murmured softly.

Yun Che, who was standing by, heard Li Xiaoxiao's words and gently embraced her. "Xiaoxiao, although I can't guarantee that we can live here forever, I promise you that as long as I have time, I will bring you back to Li Village for a short stay."

A gentle breeze blew by, bringing a slight coolness. Li Xiaoxiao leaned on Yun Che's shoulder, quietly enjoying the beauty of this moment. As the sky gradually darkened, the two walked hand in hand down the mountain and home.

At night, stars twinkled in the sky. Li Xiaoxiao and Yun Che sat in the yard, gazing up at the starry sky.

"Yun Che, do you know what? I love looking at the stars in the yard the most." Li Xiaoxiao said softly.

"Why?" Yun Che asked curiously.

"Because I think stars are very mysterious. They are like countless eyes watching us. Every time I see stars, I imagine myself becoming a star, shining in the night sky." Li Xiaoxiao's eyes revealed a hint of longing.

Yun Che smiled and said, "Then I am willing to accompany you and become the brightest star in the night sky."

Li Xiaoxiao looked at Yun Che with emotion, her heart filled with happiness.

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