Ten diligent days: the fields are still

The village chief couldn't refuse and had to accept it temporarily. Later, when transporting the puppies, he secretly stuffed the money into the dog cages.

As for who can get this money, it all depends on fate.

Then, Haohao took out a red envelope from his pocket, handed it to Yuan Lai, and said, "I'll give you one too."

Yuan Lai was slightly stunned when he saw this, then quickly waved his hand and refused: "Ah? I don't want it. What do I need this red envelope for?"

Yiheng walked out of the house and said, "Don't be polite, don't be polite. The village chief has already told us that you and your friends have been helping us silently!"

Hearing this, Yuan Lai turned to look at the village chief standing beside him. Didn’t they agree that this matter should be kept secret? How come it was leaked out?

However, the village chief just smiled at Yuan Lai and didn't say much.

Seeing this, Haohao waved his hand and put the red envelope directly in Yuan Lai's hand, "Don't look down on the village chief, good deeds should be shouted out loudly."

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards Xiaobai's cage not far away. At the same time, he turned back and shouted to Yiheng, "Brother, Zhuangzhuang's cage is over there, just go over and move it!"

So, under Haohao's command, several people worked together to move the dog cages onto the cart, and then pushed the cart towards the village entrance...

Several private cars of varying colors and styles were parked in the open space at the village entrance. Beside them, several people stood or squatted, waiting for something. Some paced anxiously, while others quietly played with their phones.

Haohao waved hello and shouted, "Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long! I brought all the puppies with me! They used to be homeless stray dogs in the village, but now we've taken them in and put them under centralized management. They've always lived in cages and are very well-behaved. But I have to emphasize again here: if you can't keep these puppies for some reason in the future, please contact me immediately and don't throw them away!"

As soon as the words fell, several people who were originally scattered around quickly gathered around, talking in a flurry, while their eyes kept darting between the cages, trying to find the puppy that belonged to them.

In the crowd, Yuan Lai's gaze passed over everyone and fell on Yiheng, who was holding Zhuangzhuang. She asked curiously, "Yiheng, why don't you let Zhuangzhuang come over?"

Hearing Yuan Lai's question, Yiheng raised his head and said, "I plan to raise it myself. I've already rented a house, and I've just discussed it with my roommate. He can help take care of Zhuangzhuang while I'm out at work."

Haohao, who was standing by, heard this and turned around and jokingly said, "Haha, it seems like you're truly worthy of the name 'Zhuangzhuang's Mom' now!"

After hearing this, Yiheng just chuckled and continued, "Actually, it was after a long period of inner struggle and hesitation that I finally made this decision. I don't know why, but I just feel a special connection with it, as if there's an invisible force pulling me to take care of it."

"The same goes for Little Wolf. Shaoxi has also asked a friend to look after him. He said he really can't be in two places at once and is worried he can't take good care of him. Plus, his friend lives close to him, so he can visit Little Wolf anytime." Haohao helped put the dogs in the car and repeated, "The dogs are in your hands! Just let us know in the group if you have any questions."

Everyone happily received their own puppy and carefully carried them into their respective cars.

Zhao Li saw the deep reluctance on Hong Bao's face and couldn't help but feel playful, so he said jokingly: "Hey, Hong Bao, why don't you come with everyone and stay in each family for a while in turn? Wouldn't that start a happy retirement life right away?"

Hearing this, Hong Bao first glanced at the car in front of him, then turned his head to look at Hao Hao beside him, and suddenly became a little at a loss. He seemed to have no idea how to choose.

Just then, Haohao came back from seeing the others off. He politely said goodbye to the village chief: "Village chief, thank you for your help today. It's getting late, we have to leave now!" Then, he turned around and gently called out to Hongbao: "Hongbao, let's go home together."

As the vehicles slowly drove out of the village one after another, the originally bustling scene gradually became quiet, with only Yuan Lai and Zhao Li still standing there quietly.

Yuan Lai silently gazed at the green wheat seedlings in the distant fields and the swing behind him that was swaying gently in the breeze.

For some reason, an inexplicable sadness suddenly surged in her heart, and she muttered to herself, "This place... I'm afraid it will really be abandoned from now on."

Zhao Li, standing by, seemed nonchalant. She walked swiftly to the edge of the pond, plucked a lotus flower from it, and walked back, saying casually, "It's abandoned, so what? It's no big deal."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Lai immediately scolded him, "What you said is as cruel and ruthless as the withering of the Yunxiao Tree and the disappearance of Cangkong Mountain."

Zhao Li blinked mischievously and retorted disapprovingly, "A dead tree can spring, and a mountain can rise from plain ground. Even if the Cloud Tree dies, I believe it will spring back to life as soon as spring arrives. Even if the Cangkong Mountain disappears, the plain ground will eventually give rise to towering mountains. Since you're so reluctant to leave this place, why not just rebuild it? What's the difficulty?"

At that moment, it was like a flash of lightning that cut through the night sky. Although I had read and heard this passage countless times, I had forgotten it as soon as it passed and never took it to heart. After all, everyone understands the big truth.

But when these words came out of Zhao Li's mouth, they struck Yuan Lai's heart like a huge bell, waking her up from her confusion.

At that moment, she felt the thick, inky fog before her eyes suddenly dissipate. In its place was a dazzling light that made her squint involuntarily.

"Yes!" she murmured to herself.

She took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air filling her chest, and then slowly exhaled.

"Zhao Li, you said that the fact that the Cloud Tree thrives underground at Houdoumen doesn't mean that our meeting was destined."

Zhao Li didn't say anything and walked away with the lotus. She waved to Yuan Lai and said, "Let's go! I'm hungry!"

"coming!"