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After leaving the hotel, Zhao Guang drove them to another place at the foot of GreenStone Mountain.
Along the way, it was drizzling, and the mountains and rivers seemed to be covered with a layer of sadness. Zhao Yanzi fiddled with the corner of her long T-shirt and looked at the rain outside the window in silence.
Since it was getting colder today, she had changed her clothes. Since Hao Ren didn't bring a change of clothes, he had to wear the shirt from yesterday.
Against the moving mountains outside, Zhao Yanzi's side profile was outlined by the squarish car window. This was a very delicate face, a pink neck supporting such a small head, and jet-black hair fluttering around her jade-like ears, there was a kind of trance and hazy beauty.
"This girl is actually quite pretty if she doesn't make a fuss." Hao Ren thought to himself as he looked at her quietly.
The car stopped in front of a courtyard house, and the owner of the courtyard warmly welcomed Zhao Guang and the others into the house.
Hao Ren noticed that there were many elderly people living here. Due to the rain, they didn't go out for a walk. Instead, they sat on the benches under the eaves and chatted with each other.
"This place is very suitable for the elderly to escape the heat," Zhao Hongyu turned her head and explained to Hao Ren.
Hao Ren understood. Located at the foot of the mountain, the weather was pleasant, and the air was fresh. It was indeed a good place to retire. If he had the chance in the future, he could bring Grandma here to experience it.
The owner of the yard led them to a small backyard. Hao Ren realized that it was a different world. It was a semi-open-air restaurant.
The bamboo fence, the grapevine covered shelves, the antique square table, and the small plot of land planted with vegetables reminded Hao Ren of his childhood.
"Sit down," Zhao Guang said as he found a table and sat down.
There were only four tables in the restaurant, and it wasn't as noisy as a normal restaurant.
It was drizzling, and the green corn fields not far away were swaying like waves. The rain fell along the grape vines, creating a unique scene.
The dishes here were very cheap, but they tasted good. It was a pure natural taste.
Zhao Yanzi's mom, Zhao Hongyu, was in a good mood as she talked about the past. He talked about how this barren mountain gradually developed with the changes of history.
Zhao Yanzi and Hao Ren listened with great interest to the stories that happened before they were born.
Even Zhao Guang, who was usually taciturn, started to talk about the history of GreenStone Mountain and the lifestyle of Hao Ren's grandparents in this natural environment. Both Hao Ren and Zhao Yanzi couldn't help but be intrigued by it.
Zhao Yanzi had never experienced something like this before, so she was very interested. Hao Ren, on the other hand, still had some vague memories of the past. The more Zhao Guang talked about it, the more nostalgic he felt.
Halfway through the meal, Zhao Yanzi was restless and wanted to walk around. Zhao Hongyu didn't stop them. She borrowed an umbrella for them and asked Hao Ren to keep them company.
So the two of them rushed out of the small fenced yard and went to the nearby vegetable fields to "explore."
It was drizzling, and Zhao Yanzi didn't want to hold an umbrella. Like a bird released from a cage, she ran forward quickly.
She pulled up her pants and dashed into the muddy corn field since she was wearing sandals. Hao Ren couldn't go down because he was wearing running shoes, so he could only watch her run wild in the field from the ridge.
In Hao Ren's memory, when he was young, his parents often sent him to live with his grandparents in the countryside. At that time, the countryside was so similar to this place!
Unfortunately, as the city expanded, the countryside in the suburbs was replaced by concrete and became factories, warehouses, and ports …
"Hahaha …" Zhao Yanzi, whose feet were covered in mud, finally had enough fun in the field. She happily returned to the ridge where Hao Ren was standing.
Because the ridge was narrow, and the rain made the muddy road slippery, she almost lost her balance. She immediately hugged Hao Ren.
Hao Ren held her up and saw that she was full of curiosity about this place. He realized that she could be cute sometimes.
How many kids in the city had actually been to the countryside? They didn't even have the chance to touch a piece of mud, let alone have fun in the fields!
The tall corn stalks seemed to separate this place from the rest of the world.
Looking up, the cool rain gently patted his face, and he could see the blue sky.
Looking down, he could smell the fresh mud, and he could hear the sound of insects occasionally.
"It's almost time to go back," Hao Ren reminded her.
"No! Let's go and have a look! "Zhao Yanzi said stubbornly. She pulled Hao Ren's arm and walked forward.
It was rare for her to experience the real happiness of a farmer. How could she go back so easily?
After crossing the average-sized cornfield, they came to a small river. The river was very clear. Although there were no fish, the layers of pebbles were very beautiful.
The raindrops hit the surface of the water, creating waves of ripples. In this rough and unadorned wilderness, there was a sense of elegance to it.
Hao Ren held up the umbrella and let her enjoy the view of the river. In fact, to be able to experience the fun of a farmer in the forest not only excited Zhao Yanzi but also Hao Ren.
Zhao Yanzi found a place with shallow water and went in for a while in her sandals. Then, she returned to Hao Ren's side reluctantly.
Seeing that half of her body was wet, Hao Ren was a bit afraid that she would catch a cold, so he pulled her back. This time, Zhao Yanzi didn't resist.
A small branch sticking out of the road, a small grasshopper that jumped in front of them, a broken and abandoned bamboo basket … All kinds of small things that came into view touched Hao Ren's heart.
Zhao Yanzi breathed deeply as she walked. It seemed like she couldn't smell such fresh air ever since she returned to the city.
A certain pleasant feeling spread through the fields.
When they returned to the fence, Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu were still eating. Zhao Hongyu saw that her daughter was covered in mud, but she didn't blame her. Instead, she gently picked up a tissue and wiped the rainwater off her forehead.
"How was it?" Zhao Guang asked Hao Ren. He asked casually as if he was an elder who had known Hao Ren for many years.
"It was pretty good. I don't get to experience the feeling of living in the countryside anymore," Hao Ren answered.
"Um, we'll go back to the city in a bit," Zhao Guang nodded and said.
Hao Ren nodded and turned around to look at the lush mountains. He suddenly felt a bit lost.
Zhao Yanzi snuggled in her mother's arms as if she didn't want to leave nature as well.
However, they still had to go back. Half an hour later, Zhao Guang drove them back to the city in his black Chevrolet.
It was still drizzling, and Zhao Yanzi, who had been playing like crazy for two days, finally couldn't resist the exhaustion. She leaned against the car seat and fell asleep.
Hao Ren looked at the monotonous scenery near the highway and felt the quiet atmosphere in the car. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have gotten closer to Zhao Yanzi's family after the two-day trip.
Putting aside the fact that Zhao Yanzi had an unbearable temperament, Zhao Hongyu and Zhao Guang had treated him well. There was nothing wrong with that.
"Come to the family dinner with us when we get back to the city," Zhao Hongyu who was sitting in the front suddenly said.
"Family dinner?" Hao Ren collected his thoughts and asked in confusion.
"Um, Zi's Third Uncle, Second Uncle's family, and my family," Zhao Hongyu said.
"Zhao Hongyu treats me like a family member …" Hao Ren thought.
However, Hao Ren felt a lot of pressure when he thought about meeting Zhao Yanzi's relatives other than her parents. He shook his head and said, "I don't think that's necessary …"
To be honest, he didn't have a clear idea on whether he should marry Zhao Yanzi or not. If he could find a new way to solve the current problems, he might not become Zhao Yanzi's' husband ', and Zi wouldn't marry him unwillingly.
Of course, another reason was that Hao Ren knew Zi's Third Uncle didn't like him. That was why he didn't want to go to their family dinner.
"Ok, I'll drive you back to school," Zhao Hongyu said. She didn't want to force Hao Ren.
"Are there three brothers in the same generation as Zhao Yanzi's dad?" Hao Ren asked again.
"Yes, Zi's Third Uncle. You met him last time. He isn't married and has always been single. Zi's Second Uncle is doing business abroad, but part of his family stays in East Ocean City. We still see each other often, "Zhao Hongyu explained.
Zhao Guang didn't participate in their conversation at all. Instead, he focused on driving.
Hao Ren felt like their lifestyle was no different from that of ordinary people, except that they might be richer than ordinary people. Especially Zi's Second Uncle, his business should be even bigger than Zi's dad's.
Zhao Yanzi's Third Uncle looked ferocious, had a bad personality, and didn't look like a successful person. He probably didn't have a stable job, and that was why he was still single and couldn't find a wife.
Zhao Hongyu continued as if she had guessed what was on his mind, "Zi's Third Uncle is diligent in cultivation and doesn't care about worldly affairs. He has never thought about starting a family. Don't think that Zi's Third Uncle looks ordinary. In fact, he has the highest cultivation strength among the three of them."
"Oh? How is he compared to Su Han? "Hao Ren asked casually. He remembered that Zhao Hongyu once said that Su Han was already a top-tier master in their circle.
Zhao Hongyu smiled and said, "Even two Su Hans can't defeat Zi's Third Uncle."
Her answer slightly surprised Hao Ren. "Two Elder Lu can't defeat one Su Han, and two Su Hans can't defeat one Third Uncle. According to Zhao Hongyu, Su Han is already a Heaven-Level Master who is one step away from the Ascension Realm. Then, the strength of this Third Uncle …"
"Zi's Third Uncle can kill 100 of me with one finger, even though I'm still stuck on the basic cultivation techniques …" Hao Ren thought.
A layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Her Third Uncle is a bit biased against you, but don't worry. He won't kill innocent people," Zhao Hongyu smiled again and said.
"This Third Uncle loves Zi a lot. No matter what, I am Zi's' fiancé 'in name. If I go against my' husband 'during this period, I will probably die a horrible death …"
Hao Ren's forehead was suddenly covered with a layer of cold sweat.
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