Chapter 132: It’s All Up to You
Meng Yuanyou’s excuse that night and the vast contrast with his true identity were like ripples unexpectedly appearing on a calm lake surface, surprising and inspiring reflections.
The sun filtered through the sparse clouds, dappled across the two busy figures, adding a touch of warmth to this ordinary scene.
Su Yu noticed that Sister-in-law He’s hands, though slightly rough, were skilled and vigorous. With every piece of bamboo fencing she tied, it seemed as if she was inscribing an annotation of diligence and perseverance onto the land.
Sister-in-law He’s husband—the butcher by day, the "frail patient" by night—didn’t say a word as he focused intently on assisting. Now and then, he exchanged a knowing look with Sister-in-law He, the inadvertently revealed tenderness conveying a simple yet pure happiness.
The fence gradually took shape, like a protective boundary drawn around this patch of land, isolating it from the outside world’s disturbances while safeguarding the peace within.
Su Yu felt an inexplicable touch of emotion as she watched this scene.
In this small village, everyone was striving to live in their own way, their mutual support and care forming the most solid foundation of this community.
"Sister-in-law He, I really can’t thank you enough," Su Yu once again expressed her gratitude sincerely. Her voice was gentle and genuine, "Once the fence is up, I insist on inviting you over for a meal, as a small token of my appreciation."
Xie Qifen laughed heartily, like the warmest breeze of spring, "That’s great, us villagers, isn’t that what we value, helping each other! Just don’t forget to pick some fresh vegetables from your garden when the time comes!"
As she spoke, Xie Qifen bent down again to continue her work, occasionally exchanging tools with her husband or whispering a few words in a harmonious and understanding manner that filled Su Yu’s heart with warmth.
In that moment, she felt as though she had touched the essence of life—simple, unadorned, yet filled with boundless warmth and strength.