Country Love: Xie Dajiao, 37, is pregnant!

After returning to the village, Xie Dajiao was constantly on edge. They lived in the same village, so how did the Zhao family get into such trouble? The thought of Liu Neng wanting to break off the engagement weighed heavily on her mind, and her face remained extremely gloomy.

However, this matter cannot be judged as right or wrong, or as one party not siding with their own family.

She opened the grocery store, and as soon as she stepped over the threshold and caught her breath while leaning against the counter, before she could even calm her flustered emotions, she saw a slender and tall figure standing at the entrance.

Standing at the door was Xie Xiaomei.

She had a neat, short bob that reached her ears, with the ends curled slightly inwards. Her soft black hair clung to her slender, fair neck, without any stray or messy strands, making her face and neck appear long and delicate.

She has a pair of very beautiful big eyes with slightly upturned corners, which are very alluring and have a touch of intellectual and gentle charm. Her nose is straight and her lips are full. Even without any lipstick, they have a natural light pink color, making her look like a star. She has a lot of temperament when she is not speaking.

Her natural beauty is somewhat reminiscent of her aunt.

Wearing a simple, fitted white short-sleeved top with smoky gray casual straight-leg pants, her slim waist accentuated her wide hips. Of course, she couldn't compare to a mature woman like Xie Dajiao. She had a well-proportioned and upright figure, was very tall, and most importantly, had long legs. She didn't have the rustic air of a village girl. Her short hair made her look refreshing and subtly sexy, cool yet alluring.

Standing in front of a small rural shop, he stands out conspicuously from the surrounding rural environment.

Xie Xiaomei stood quietly under the eaves, smiling. Sunlight fell on the ends of her short hair, casting a soft glow that made her look exceptionally beautiful.

When Xie Dajiao looked up and saw her niece, she instantly forgot about Yutian's injury. Her eyes lit up, and she quickly went to greet her, her tone both surprised and affectionate.

"Oh, Xiaomei! My dear niece, you've finally arrived! Didn't you say on the phone that you wouldn't finish the city paperwork until tomorrow? I've been looking forward to it every day, but you've arrived a day early! Come in, come in, it's so hot outside, it's scorching."

Xie Xiaomei had a gentle and generous smile, and her voice was clear and pleasant. She followed Xie Dajiao into the shop.

"Auntie, the handover of work in the city has been expedited, and I was thinking of coming over to settle in as soon as possible, so I set off ahead of schedule."

I just went to Yishui's farm for a quick look around. They were so busy with inventory today, they were practically running around like crazy, and I didn't want to bother them any longer, so I came straight here to find you.

"Yishui is always a very busy person. The farm is getting bigger and bigger, so he definitely can't stay idle."

Xie Dajiao pulled Xie Xiaomei to sit on the long bench by the counter and handed her a bottle of chilled water.

"You must be exhausted from the long journey, right? Have some water and rest first. You can stay in the back room of my shop tonight. We can share a kang (heated brick bed). I've cleaned everything up for you."

The two sat down to chat. Xie Dajiao was about to start telling her niece about Zhao Yutian's car accident, his leg injury that would leave him permanently disabled, and Liu Neng's plan to break off the engagement when the shop door was suddenly pushed open gently from the outside with a crisp creak.

A tall and slender figure strode in.

The person who arrived was Lin Chen.

Sunlight streamed through the glass windows of the grocery store facing the street, falling directly on him and outlining his broad shoulders and narrow waist. His features were handsome and strong, and his temperament was calm and gentle. He exuded a composed aura that came with experience, completely different from the rough men in the village. He was clean and dazzling.

Lin Chen casually opened the freezer, took out a bottle of chilled orange soda, walked straight to the counter, and asked bluntly:

"Auntie, I was passing by and heard you went to the hospital? How is Yutian's recovery?"

Xie Xiaomei, who was drinking water with her head down, subconsciously looked up when she heard the sound.

She was stunned at first glance.

His eyes were fixed on Lin Chen in front of him, his gaze locked on his face for a long time.

She had been working in the bureau for so long and had met many men from within the system and from the city. Many men had been introduced to her, but none of them were like the man in front of her. He had clean features, a calm demeanor, and was neither ostentatious nor pretentious. Just standing there, he exuded a sense of security and was more outstanding than any other man she had ever met.

The key is that he's handsome, he's so incredibly handsome!

A feeling of butterflies in my stomach surged through me instantly, my heartbeat suddenly became erratic, and a faint blush silently spread across my face.

Xie Dajiao clearly saw her niece's straightforward yet dazed look. Being an experienced woman, she immediately understood Xiaomei's thoughts and was secretly delighted. She immediately began to plan to bring the two together, and quickly stood up with a smile, enthusiastically introducing them:

"Xiao Chen, I'll tell you about Yutian later. I'll introduce you to someone."

This is my niece, Xie Xiaomei. She used to work as a technician at the county's agricultural and animal husbandry bureau. She's highly skilled, knowledgeable in animal husbandry and disease prevention, and also highly educated—a truly talented woman.

Xie Xiaomei, who had been called out, suddenly snapped out of her daze, hurriedly averting her blatant gaze. Her ears instantly turned red, her entire face burning hot. She stood up awkwardly, extending her hand forward, her voice slightly strained:

"Hello... I'm Xie Xiaomei!"

Lin Chen's expression was gentle. He politely raised his hand and gently clasped her hand with his fingertips.

The touch lasted only a second, but Xie Xiaomei trembled all over, hurriedly withdrew her hand, and lowered her head, not daring to look at Lin Chen again.

"Hello, I'm Lin Chen."

Lin Chen asked with a smile:

"You came to the village for a stroll this time? You've come at the wrong time; it's too hot now."

"Oh, no, no, I've already submitted a leave of absence application to my employer. I won't be going back to work in the county anymore. I'll be settling down in Xiangyashan from now on. I've already finalized things with Liu Yishui. I'll be working at the breeding farm as a technician. They've also arranged everything for my dormitory."

Lin Chen nodded and said politely:

"The farm is constantly expanding and is in dire need of skilled professionals like you. It's a blessing for the farm to be able to hire you. If you're talking about breeding issues, I don't know anything about them, but if it's about sales, we can exchange ideas."

"Yes, I really want to talk to you more!"

Xie Xiaomei immediately looked up, her eyes sparkling. She subconsciously moved her body slightly closer to Lin Chen and started chatting naturally.

"I used to work at the county's Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bureau, where I was in contact with farms around the county every day. I found that the farms in the city had complete equipment and sufficient funds, but they were too rigid and not as down-to-earth as the farms in the countryside."

What kind of business did you do in Shenzhen before? Were there large-scale farms there, and what were the actual differences between them and the small and medium-sized farms like the ones in our village?

Lin Chen was completely unpretentious and said slowly:

"I used to run a processing plant in Shenzhen and didn't have much contact with the aquaculture industry. But I guess all industries are pretty much the same. The difference isn't in the equipment, but in the management approach."

Urban farms prioritize rapid turnover and relentlessly push animals to grow faster. In the countryside, we don't need to copy that approach; instead, we can practice ecological farming, which allows us to diversify our sales channels.

Hearing these honest words, Xie Xiaomei was even more moved. Her eyes were glued to his face, and she couldn't take them off. She then softly asked him:

"So, you gave up your stable business and big city life in Shenzhen and insisted on returning to our small mountain village. Were you really willing to do that? Anyone else would be reluctant to give up the prosperity of the big city."

Lin Chen smiled faintly:

"The bustling city looks lively, but it is actually very empty. Everyone in the big city is busy making money, and neighbors do not know each other. It lacks the human touch of the village."

I originally came from Xiangyashan. Partly, I wanted to stay in my hometown, and partly, I wanted to relieve some mental stress. Maybe I can develop a business here in the future; that would be much more reassuring than struggling alone elsewhere.