Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Winter of 1976.

The small courtyard was finally about to become lively. Xia Youmi was brought into the village by a special car, which attracted the attention of the villagers.

There were two men in the car, one was the driver, and the other's identity was unknown.

Some busybodies ran ahead of Xia Pu to spread the "good news."

"Xia Zhiqing! Xia Zhiqing! Your adoptive mother has brought your stepfather back! Hurry up and pick him up!" Some of the village boys were afraid of and disgusted by the radiant Xia Pu, and always wanted to make things difficult for him.

But separated by the courtyard wall, they kept a distance and dared not approach.

Don't ask why.

Xia Pu was displeased and actually took action!

They disregard all considerations of human feelings and image, especially when they see a tougher, unlucky kid from the village; they're incredibly ruthless when it comes to hitting them.

It's more effective than any amount of parental instruction.

What's remarkable is that when elders from various families come to Xia Pu to reason with him, they often can't win the argument.

I keep getting caught up in his schemes, and I'm afraid that if I keep bothering him, my child will end up in jail and fined.

After a while, everyone learns their lesson—next time, when someone tries to provoke another person, they should first find a safe distance.

No one saw Xia Pu's expression in the courtyard.

His hands, which were frying vegetables, stopped abruptly. He felt around for clothes and smelled the odor, sensing his dissatisfaction.

My sister wouldn't mind getting a taste of everyday life. But if some man really came along, wouldn't she feel at a disadvantage?

Place the cooked food into a large steamer.

Then he slipped into the bathroom. It was still a cold day, so he changed out of his coat and put on a thick, durable cotton-padded jacket.

The cold water splashed on my face instantly sobered me up.

Only a fool would wear a coat to display their peacock feathers!

He only needs to appear respectable and show that she's doing well. Add a touch of pity and effort to demonstrate her importance and that the family still needs her.

Only in this way can both objectives be achieved simultaneously.

Besides, it's not necessarily that the older sister remarried.

Over the years, he has recounted all the major and minor events in his letters.

Xia Youmi never hid from him what new relationships she might have, or the difficulties she encountered. After they were resolved, she would discuss with him in detail how to avoid making the same mistakes again.

Others only thought that Teacher Li Xing had a great influence on his growth, but in reality, besides his studies and casual conversations, his source of spiritual strength was Xia Youmi. She would send him a flower, with a story or lesson written inside.

The older he gets, the clearer he understands that his sister doesn't want him to go astray.

And to maximize their value.

Back in the village, besides working and doing manual labor, he never stopped learning and researching.

Some of the results would be sent to the capital for Li Xing to review.

He has extensive connections there, and even in areas that Professor Li hasn't explored, my sister will definitely find a way.

One's inner self is healthy and fulfilled.

They will be more willing to help each other.

He met the adopted son of the eldest son of the Tao family, who had changed his name to Chen Yong.

The other person thought he was being bullied and helped him teach the thugs a lesson, all while maintaining an anonymous act of doing a good deed. It wasn't until later, when Chen Yong was retaliated against and Xia Pu also saved him, that the two became acquainted.

The two people went from feeling awkward about their identities to recognizing each other.

Soon, he became Chen Yong's unilaterally acknowledged "best buddy".

He prided himself on his chivalrous spirit and changed his surname, hoping to reconnect with the real Ear. He disdained Tao Laosan's favor and supported himself by working hard.

Over the years, at least a small, dilapidated house has been built.

Completely clean, a house that belongs to him alone.

As for public opinion

His constant "chivalrous deeds" inevitably gave him a somewhat fierce look, but the fact that he could completely ignore it showed his nonchalant attitude.

Right now, Chen Yong is under the big tree, staring intently at the car.

He was terrified that a man might actually walk out and steal away the long-awaited reunion his brother had been looking forward to. He had a deep impression of what happened back then, and many of the doubts only became clear to him years later with Xia Pu's guidance.

I realized this woman was no ordinary person.

She was exceptionally talented, possessing the high intelligence of her good friend Xia Pu. The entire village and agricultural school were plastered with newspapers celebrating the bumper rice harvest. Although the large pictures on them weren't of her, Xia Youmi's name was always mentioned.

Anyone associated with her carries a hint of pride. For example, Aunt Kang from next door is a fervent supporter of Sister Xia, dedicated to publicizing her achievements.

Even the families who had fought with her were happily chatting with her.

Therefore, Chen Yong did not believe that such a person would stay in this small place.

Not to mention the exquisite books that Xia Pu had previously flaunted.

Could such high-quality text and illustrations really have been created by my widowed second aunt?

Unbelievable.

Seeing the growing crowd, Chen Yong was the first to climb a tree, ignoring his hands which were red from the cold.

He was determined to get firsthand information so he could inform his good brother.

"I'll get off and walk."

"That's too dangerous. What if someone throws something at you?" the man disagreed.

"No, just keep an eye on it." There's too much luggage on the bus; if we don't get off, we won't be able to get it back today.

"Here, one bag for each person." Xia Youmi had prepared some snacks to give to the children who came to visit, but now she could only take them out to greet everyone first.

The car was parked in an open area.

"He's out! Comrade Xia!"

"Hello everyone, I've prepared some snacks for you all. These are candies made by our research institute. Thank you all for your contributions to the trial planting; everyone gets a share." Xia Youmi finished speaking and cleared a path.

In fact, the villagers were very familiar with her. They often came back when they were trying to plant crops in the early years, but they would leave in a hurry.

This time, the main reason for the recognition was the commendation.

All the villagers benefited from this, and everyone joined in the fun, calling out to each other to come out and see her.

The man took out a sack of things and started distributing them.

The packaging is understated, made of oil paper with a natural wood tone, without any text or frills. However, it feels wonderful to the touch; it's not cold even in the dead of winter, but rather warm and smooth, with a very unique texture.

Some of the children who received the package couldn't wait and opened it immediately.

Inside is puffed rice coated in syrup. One bite and it's crispy, sweet, and doesn't crumble. It also gives you a feeling of fullness.

These kinds of candies symbolize a bountiful food supply, representing the widespread development of rice products and their ability to be processed into by-products.

"Delicious! It smells so good!"

"Thank you, Sister Xia!"

"Hey, everyone, don't rush! Comrade Xia said there's enough for everyone, so let's all be civilized!" Aunt Kang and several other women from the village spontaneously maintained order, their smiles radiant.

There is no shortage of food now, and every household can eat their fill.

I can buy these little pastries occasionally to try.

It's just that it lacks the preciousness and significance of Comrade Xia.

Moreover, judging from Aunt Kang's thriving family business, helping Comrade Xia has been rewarded. Their fields are always on the annual trial planting list, not only because of the high subsidies, but also because of their enhanced reputation!

The kids looked impressive walking around the school.

Who wouldn't want to benefit from this!

"Here you go, I have everything."

The man's central spot for distributing snacks was taken over by a villager, so he ran to the perimeter to distribute them to some shy people.

And there they were, the people in the tree.

"Are you her man?" Chen Yong remained focused and unwavering in the face of temptation.