I returned to my hometown after winning the koi lottery.

From the moment Sister Xiao Tao decided to return to Shanghe Village for the New Year in mid-December, she embarked on a journey full of challenges and warmth. At that time, she had not expected that this would be a "Long March" that belonged to her alone.

Shanghe Village, a place that carries countless warm memories, is shrouded in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere every winter.

But for Sister Xiaotao and her family, returning to the village to spend the winter and the New Year is far from being something that can be accomplished with a simple decision.

Especially for families with little ones, this is a difficult and huge project.

Sister Xiaotao has a beautiful vision of home in her heart and is determined to rebuild a warm home in that familiar place with her own strength.

Although the residence in Shanghe Village at that time had large pieces of furniture, it was still missing the small items that could make the home truly full of life.

Sister Xiaotao used every bit of spare time in her life to start her "filling plan".

She is like a tireless ant. Time and time again, she uses that small electric car to carry the trivialities and hopes of life into this home that is about to be renovated.

Li Fugui looked at her busy figure and couldn't help but persuade her: "You are stupid, why don't you drive a pickup truck? It would be much easier."

Xiao Tao just smiled and didn't explain much. In fact, only she knew that although a pickup truck might seem to be able to carry more things, in actual transportation, due to the vehicle's size and flexibility, it might not be as convenient as a small electric car.

Moreover, driving requires considering many issues such as parking and road conditions, which is far less free and convenient than a small electric car, which can travel through the streets and alleys at any time and stop wherever needed.

This new energy vehicle of the red panda is really useful. Xiao Xiaotao also likes it very much. Every time she sits on this little car of her mother, she shouts "Ahhh" with joy.

Xiao Tao's mother asked Li's father to come over to help buy it, but Xiao Tao refused. The bicycle shop was busy at that time, so she didn't want to trouble them.

Before the official move, Sister Xiaotao was like a rigorous commander, and she had a clear blueprint in her mind.

She carefully sorted out which items needed to be moved and which could be left behind temporarily, and then listed the items that needed to be moved in detail into a simple list.

After everything was planned, she resolutely started this "great migration" that belonged to her alone.

The first things to be moved were the books that Sister Xiaotao had bought over the past period of time.

Those books, carrying her knowledge and spiritual world, are an indispensable part of her life.

She carried large bags and boxes of books seven or eight times before she finally found a place for them in three or four new bookcases in her new home.

Looking at the full bookcase, Sister Xiaotao couldn't help but think of a Chinese proverb: Confucius moved house, and all he had were books.

These books are not only her wealth, but also her spiritual companions throughout the long years.

After the books were moved, the next thing to do was to move the quilts from the wedding that filled the cabinets and beds.

Every stitch and thread of these quilts embodies the blessings and love of both the mother's family and the husband's family, and is a symbol of happiness.

Sister Xiaotao knew that there were enough cabinets in the new house to store them, so she drove her small electric car and started the journey of transporting the quilts.

She could transport three or four quilts at a time. When she was driving on the street with these quilts, a special feeling suddenly surged in her heart, a mixture of embarrassment like fleeing famine, and secret happiness.

She recalled the scene of her wedding, and the enthusiasm and sincerity of her parents' and husband's families made her feel warm.

Looking at these quilts now, she seemed to be back to that happy moment, and those quilts were full of the taste of happiness.

In this way, the other quilts were transported five or six times, and the task was finally completed successfully.

After taking care of the books and quilts, Sister Xiaotao began to pack winter clothes for the family of three.

Summer, spring and autumn clothes can be temporarily left at the original residence. She carefully places each person's clothes in different bags according to category, and then packs them into large suitcases and large storage bags.

Moving the clothes was relatively easy, but it still took three or four trips to complete it.

Basically everything that can be moved and transported is in place, and Sister Xiaotao has embarked on her second big project - shopping.

Pots, pans, jars and pots...these seemingly insignificant daily necessities constitute the basic elements of a home.

Only she knows the difficulties involved in setting up a new home.

During this process, when she felt overwhelmed, she couldn't help but lose her temper and complain. After all, it's understandable how stressful it is for one person to take on such a heavy task.

But she knew in her heart that complaining and getting angry would not solve the problem. Li Fugui was busy with work and he had no choice.

So, she always persuaded herself not to complain or get angry. After adjusting her mentality, she continued to prepare for the New Year.

In the following days, Sister Xiaotao devoted herself to tidying up the house.

She spent four days cleaning the glass and window screens in the house by herself.

I don’t know how much laundry I’ve done, I just know that the ten-pound bag of laundry detergent is almost empty.

My aunt-in-law thoughtfully steamed only one pot of flower buns and sent them all to her.

My aunt-in-law also sent a large bag of dry food before, which included meat buns, vegetarian buns, bean buns, etc. Knowing that they were busy with work and had no time to steam them, my aunt-in-law prepared the filling herself and asked the pastry shop to steam several buns at once. Sister Xiaotao was deeply touched by this friendship.

The person who was most happy when returning to Shanghe Village this time was Xiaotao’s grandmother. She could finally see her precious great-granddaughter Xiaoxiaotao every day.

Xiao Xiaotao was also very excited. At her home in Shanghe Village, her laughter echoed throughout the house.

Li Fugui's grandparents were so excited that they couldn't stop smiling. The four old people were circling around Xiao Xiaotao, their eyes full of love, and they didn't even care about taking care of their own health.

Sister Xiaotao looked at this scene with a warm heart. She smiled and exchanged a lot of elixirs for longevity from the space, and reminded the old people to remember to take them in the morning and evening and never forget.

After eating, Grandpa's face was flushed and he said loudly: "Xiao Tao, your health food is really good. After eating it, our eyes are no longer blurry and our waist and legs are stronger."

Grandma also agreed: "It's really good. Everyone's health has obviously improved."

After hearing this, Sister Xiaotao felt happy and satisfied. She knew that this was not only due to the health food, but more importantly, the joy and warmth of the family reunion made the elderly happy both physically and mentally.

As the days go by, the New Year is getting closer.

Sister Xiaotao's hard work gradually paid off, and the home gradually became warm and comfortable, filled with the atmosphere of the New Year.

She looked at the fruits of her labor, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment.

During the Chinese New Year, this one-man "Long March" finally saw the light of day thanks to her efforts.

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and the only task left is to post Spring Festival couplets.

Sister Xiaotao decided to give this task to the child's father, Li Fugui. She thought, he couldn't just not share anything and spend the New Year in peace and quiet.

On New Year's Eve, Li Fugui took his little baby back to his hometown in Shanghe Village to paste Spring Festival couplets upstairs and downstairs, while Sister Xiao Tao went to the live broadcast room happily to take her last shift before the festival.

She felt that this was not only a responsibility to her work, but also a way to put a perfect end to the year.

In the study on the second floor, Sister Xiaotao looked at the lively scene outside the window, her heart filled with longing for her parents and anticipation for the New Year.

She knew that after her parents returned to Shanghe Village, the whole family would be able to sit together and share the joy of reunion.

The Year of the Snake has arrived, and good fortune has arrived. Sister Xiao Tao silently blesses everyone in her heart.

In the new year, she sincerely wishes everyone a happy new year, good luck, happiness and health, good fortune in the three springs, and peace in the four seasons.

May you all be prosperous and live long in the new year, and may you enjoy peace and happiness forever.

Although this New Year's creation was full of hardships, it became more precious and unforgettable because of the persistence and dedication.