Era: Winning since educated youth went to the countryside

Little Yueyue looked at the people coming and going around her curiously, and asked Zhou Ziwen some questions from time to time, such as why some people carried so much luggage and what was in those luggages.

Zhou Ziwen patiently answered their questions one by one, and a smile gradually appeared on Yueyue's little face.

Xiao Xuanxuan was in Chen Qiaoyi's arms, also attracted by the lively scene around him, and did not cry or make a fuss.

He stretched out his little hand, pointed at a snack stall in the distance, and babbled.

Chen Qiaoyi stood up with a smile and went to buy some cookies for Xiaoxuanxuan, who ate them happily.

Chen Shiying felt warm at heart as she watched Zhou Ziwen interact with the children.

She knew that no matter what difficulties they encountered, as long as their family was together, there would be nothing that could not be overcome.

She gently held Zhou Ziwen's hand. Zhou Ziwen turned his head and smiled at her. Everything was said without words.

The train slowly pulled into the station and the crowd began to flow in. Zhou Ziwen and his family followed the crowd onto the train and found their seats.

The seating was a bit cramped but they didn't mind.

Zhou Ziwen put the luggage away so that Chen Qiaoyi and the children could sit more comfortably.

The train started moving and the scenery outside the window gradually receded.

Chen Qiaoyi looked out the window, silently praying for her parents' health, and looking forward to their next reunion.

Chen Shiying leaned on Zhou Ziwen's shoulder, closed her eyes, and let her thoughts drift away.

She recalled every detail of her time in Hangzhou, the warm times she spent with her parents, and the happy days she spent with Zhou Ziwen and Chen Qiaoyi.

Little Yueyue was quickly attracted by the movement of the train. She leaned against the window and looked at the ever-changing scenery outside, exclaiming in amazement from time to time.

Zhou Ziwen looked at the innocent appearance of little Yueyue and his heart was filled with love and pity.

He secretly vowed to work hard to give his children a better life, receive a good education, and become promising people.

On the way, little Yueyue was tired from playing and fell asleep in Zhou Ziwen's arms.

Zhou Ziwen gently adjusted the posture to allow Yueyue to sleep more comfortably.

Chen Qiaoyi also coaxed Xiao Xuanxuan to sleep, and soon, both children fell asleep.

The train continued to travel, and after a day and a night of journey, it finally slowly arrived at the Sijiucheng Railway Station.

The temperature in Sijiu City is relatively low, and it snowed in the past two days, so the whole city is covered in silver, like a kingdom of ice and snow.

Zhou Ziwen and his family walked out of the train station, and a biting cold wind blew in their faces, carrying the scent of snowflakes.

Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan shrank their necks due to the cold wind. Zhou Ziwen, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying hurriedly wrapped the children tightly with scarves and cotton coats.

Despite the biting cold wind, Zhou Ziwen and his family were eager to return home.

They stopped briefly at the exit, packed their luggage, and then stepped into this world of ice and snow.

Zhou Ziwen was carrying a heavy baggage, but he still walked briskly.

Behind them, Chen Shiying was holding Xiao Yueyue and Chen Qiaoyi was holding Xiao Xuanxuan, following Zhou Ziwen closely.

Snowflakes fluttered down and landed on their shoulders and hair, like winter elves dancing.

Little Yueyue was sleeping soundly in Chen Shiying's arms. Her pink little face was made red by the cold wind and there were still some snowflakes hanging on her long eyelashes. She looked like the Sleeping Beauty in the fairy tale.

Chen Shiying bent her body slightly, trying her best to shield little Yueyue from the cold wind. Her eyes were full of tenderness and kindness. From time to time, she lowered her head to look at the child in her arms, and the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously.

Xiao Xuanxuan in Chen Qiaoyi's arms was also immersed in a dream, with his little hand tightly holding a small biscuit, as if he was reluctant to let go of this delicious treat even in his dream.

On the way back, Zhou Ziwen saw a rickshaw parked on the side of the road, and he hurried forward to ask the price. After the negotiation, he put the luggage on the rickshaw, and then carefully took Xiao Yueyue from Chen Shiying's arms, let her and Xiao Xuanxuan lie side by side next to the luggage, and covered the children with cotton clothes.

Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying also got on the car. Zhou Ziwen sat beside the car and said to the driver, "Master, please hurry up. We are in a hurry."

The driver responded and pedaled hard. The tricycle moved slowly forward on the snow, and the cold wind whistled past my ears.

Soon, the tricycle turned into a familiar alley.

The alley was quiet, with only the sound of wheels rolling over the snow.

Zhou Ziwen jumped out of the car, paid the fare, then took his luggage and went home with the two sisters.

Only Zhou's mother was at home; Zhou's father and second and younger sisters had all gone to work.

When she saw Zhou Ziwen and the others coming back, Zhou's mother was stunned at first, and then a smile of surprise broke out on her face.

She quickly put down the work in her hands and walked over quickly.

"Oh, why did you come back suddenly without telling me in advance!" Zhou's mother said excitedly, with a hint of anger in her voice.

Zhou Ziwen smiled and said, "Mom, we want to give you a surprise!"

Mother Zhou didn't have time to answer. She hurried over to Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying and reached out to hug the child.

"Come on, let me see my babies."

Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying carefully handed Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan to Zhou Ma, who took them gently with a look of loving kindness in her eyes.

"Oh, you must be exhausted from the journey. Look at your little face, it's all red from the cold."

She said this with concern, gently stroking the children's cheeks.

Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan moved in Zhou Ma's arms, seemed to feel the familiar breath, and fell into deep sleep again.

Mother Zhou walked into the house holding the child, and kept muttering: "Finally I'm back. We've prepared your favorite food at home."

Zhou Ziwen, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying followed behind and walked into the warm house.

The room was filled with a familiar smell and the fire was burning brightly, making people feel particularly warm.

"Mom, are you and Dad in good health during the time we were away from home?" Chen Qiaoyi asked with concern.

"I'm fine, don't worry. How are you doing in Hangzhou?"

While answering, Zhou Ma was busy pouring hot water for them.

Zhou Ziwen took the hot water, took a sip, and felt the warmth flowing from his throat to his heart.

He smiled and said to Zhou's mother, "Mom, we are doing well in Hangzhou, and we get along very well with my father-in-law and mother-in-law. This time I came back, I also brought some Hangzhou specialties for you and Dad to try."

As he spoke, he stood up to get his luggage, took out a few packages of carefully selected tea, snacks and other specialties and handed them to Mother Zhou.

Mother Zhou took the specialty and smiled until her eyes narrowed into slits. "You kids are always so thoughtful. Come, sit down and have a rest for a while, and have a good chat with mom."

Everyone sat around the stove. Chen Shiying gently held Zhou Ma's hand and said, "Mom, when we went back this time, we were relieved to see that Mom and Dad were in good health. We were always thinking about you and Dad over there."

Mother Zhou patted Chen Shiying's hand gently and said, "I'm very happy that you guys can think of us. By the way, tell me if you have encountered any interesting things in Hangzhou."

So, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying took turns telling Zhou Ma about their experiences in Hangzhou, including visiting the West Lake and tasting local food.

Zhou Ma listened with great interest and laughed heartily from time to time. (End of this chapter)