After traveling through the book, I realized my wish in my previous life

Chapter 248 Reunion

After the autumn harvest, Baihua Village was shrouded in a golden tranquility. The fragrance of rice had not yet completely dissipated, and the leaves of the poplar trees at the entrance of the village had begun to turn yellow.

Shen Xiaoxia stood on the dirt road at the entrance of the village. The soil under her feet was more solid than she remembered.

She took a deep breath, and the smell of burning straw and soil instantly brought her back many years.

At that time, she had just come to this world and set foot on this strange land for the first time.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Yan gently put his arm around her shoulders from behind. The luggage on his back pressed the strap of his army green shoulder bag deep into his shoulders.

Shen Xiaoxia shook her head, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise, "It just feels... so unreal."

She looked back at Han Zhuxin, He Tingyuan, and Xie Yunheng, who were also carrying large and small bags. "We are actually back."

He Tingyuan pushed his glasses up on his nose, and the lenses reflected a white light in the sunlight. "That's right. When I left that year, I thought I would never set foot in this village again in my lifetime."

As he spoke, his eyes involuntarily looked at Han Zhuxin beside him. Han Zhuxin was staring at the distant mountains in a trance. The sunlight danced on her hair, reflecting a circle of furry halo.

Noticing He Tingyuan's gaze, she looked away and sighed, "Yes, time flies. Those days that we thought we could never get over are now gone."

Xie Yunheng walked at the end. He looked much stronger than he had a few years ago, but the cynical look between his brows had not changed at all.

He kicked a small stone on the road and said, "Do you think our house is still there? After so many years, I hope there won't even be a complete kang left."

"Don't worry, everything is here," Shen Xiaoxia said with a smile, "Jiang Yan said his family would help pack it up in advance."

Under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village, several children looked at this group of "city people" curiously.

One of the little girls with pigtails suddenly pointed at Shen Xiaoxia and shouted, "Are you the educated youth sister? Grandma and I have seen your photo together, and my brother also said he knew you."

Shen Xiaoxia was stunned for a moment, then squatted down and asked gently, "Who is your grandmother, and who is your brother?"

"My grandma's name is Guixiang, and my brother's name is Xiao Shitou. When my grandma and I went to Grandma Jiang's house to play, Grandma Jiang showed my grandma your photo," the little girl puffed out her chest proudly.

"Aunt Guixiang!" Shen Xiaoxia exclaimed in surprise. In the village, Aunt Guixiang was the aunt who took the best care of her, and she had always been grateful to her.

Just as I was about to ask something else, I heard hurried footsteps in the distance.

"Brother...! Sister Xia Xia...!" A young girl in a floral shirt ran over breathlessly. When she got close, she hugged Shen Xiaoxia's arm, "Sister Xia Xia, you're finally here!"

"Jiang Juan...!" Shen Xiaoxia patted her arm. The little girl a few years ago has now grown into a graceful young lady.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Shen Xiaoxia, Jiang Juan turned to Jiang Yan, "Brother, Mom and Dad are waiting anxiously, let me come and take a look." She glanced at the others, a bright smile blooming on her face, "Sister Zhuxin! Brother He! Brother Xie! Hello...!"

Several people also chatted with Jiang Juan with a smile.

The group walked towards the village, chatting and laughing.

Villagers passing by stopped to watch, and some recognized them and greeted them warmly.

"Oh, this is Yan Xiaozi and the educated youth Shen..."

"Hey, Xiao He, Xiao Xie, and Xiao Han..."

Shen Xiaoxia saw a few familiar faces: Aunt Wang, who had been in her team back then and had taught her how to plant rice, besides Aunt Guixiang; Aunt Li, who had gone into the mountains with her to pick local produce; and Uncle Zhang, who always loved to tell ghost stories...

There are more wrinkles on their faces, but there is still that familiar simple smile in their eyes.

A few people had to go to the Youth League Home to put their things first. The Youth League Home was located at the west end of the village. The old pear tree outside the yard was still there, but it was thicker than they remembered. There were several late-ripening pears hanging on the branches, shining golden in the sun.

"Your rooms are all ready," Jiang Juan led them into the backyard. "The bedding is freshly dried. My mother specially changed the sheets for you."

Shen Xiaoxia stood at the door, and in a trance she seemed to see herself coming in and out many years ago. Those memories were so vivid, as if they happened just yesterday.

"I live in this room?" Han Zhuxin pointed to a room where she used to live.

"Sure," Jiang Juan nodded and went forward to open the door. "It will be arranged according to your original room."

"However," she turned to Han Zhuxin, "we don't have that many quilts at home. When Sister Lingling arrives, can you share one?"

Han Zhuxin nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay."

Shen Xiaoxia walked towards her room, pushed open the door, and a warm scent of sunlight blowing through cotton hit her face.

The room was smaller than I remembered but spotlessly clean.

The kang was covered with a bed sheet with bright red peony flowers, and on the windowsill stood an enamel jar with a few unknown small flowers in it.

"This is..." Shen Xiaoxia gently touched the small flowers.

Jiang Juan smiled and said, "I prepared this to add some atmosphere."

Jiang Yan raised his hand and embraced Shen Xiaoxia, and the few of them talked.

"Oh, did I come at the wrong time?" A crisp voice came from the door.

Shen Xiaoxia raised her head and saw Han Zhuxin leaning against the door frame with a mischievous smile on her face.

"Don't give me that," Shen Xiaoxia rolled her eyes at her, "Have you seen the room?"

"Well," Han Zhuxin walked in and looked around, "It's amazing, it's like time has stopped here."

As a few people were talking, there was suddenly a commotion in the yard.

When they went out, they saw that it was Zhao Fan and Zhao Lingling, brother and sister, who had arrived.

Zhao Lingling was wearing a fashionable red dress and had curly hair. She was completely different from the little girl who always had two braids many years ago.

As soon as she saw Shen Xiaoxia and Han Zhuxin, she screamed and rushed over. The three of them hugged each other and cried and laughed.

"Girl," Han Zhuxin looked at Zhao Lingling's face, "you've become so beautiful, I can't even recognize you!"

Zhao Lingling wiped her tears and said, "You guys are the same. People who run their own businesses are different. This temperament..."

Her gaze passed Shen Xiaoxia and fell on Jiang Yan who was standing beside her. She smiled slyly, "Jiang Yan, you have to treat us Xia Xia well, otherwise we, the in-laws, will not agree!"

Jiang Yan shook his head repeatedly and said "I dare not".

Zhao Fan walked over and patted Jiang Yan's shoulder heavily, "Good boy, after so many years, you finally achieved your goal. I'm so happy for you."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Just then, footsteps were heard outside the courtyard gate again.

Everyone turned around and saw a tall, thin man in a white shirt standing there, carrying a bulging travel bag in his hand.