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Chen Chen nodded and followed Lin Muxi down the gangway.

Outside the airport, a black luxury car waited quietly.

Upon seeing them, the driver immediately stepped forward and respectfully opened the car door.

Chen Chen and Lin Muxi got into the car. The soft seats and the light fragrance inside the car relaxed Chen Chen's tense nerves a bit.

The car slowly started and drove towards Chen Chen's house.

Chen Chen asked, "Does the driver know where I live?"

Lin Muxi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've already told the driver in advance."

About half an hour later, the car slowly drove into Chenjia Village.

Night fell over the entire village. Although the surroundings were shrouded in darkness, the light projected from inside the car still revealed the dramatic changes that had taken place.

Chen Chen's eyes were filled with astonishment as he stared intently at the road rushing past the car window, muttering to himself:

"Is this... really Chenjia Village?"

Lin Muxi also looked surprised and sighed softly:
"It's only been a few months since I last came back, and I never expected Chenjia Village to have changed so much."

Chen Chen's gaze was suddenly drawn to a sign that caught his eye: "That's..."

Lin Muxi followed his gaze and then said softly, "That's my dad's company logo."

Chen Chen paused slightly, as if the symbol had awakened a deep memory, and slowly said:

"I remember now. After we won the basketball game during the Spring Festival, your father promised to help renovate Chenjia Village."

I originally thought that such a large project, from planning to implementation, would take at least some time. I never expected him to approve the funding so quickly and get the project started.

Lin Muxi nodded gently, a look of reminiscence appearing in her eyes.
“My dad has always been a decisive person, and he will do what he promises as soon as possible. Moreover, he has always valued investment in rural development and thinks it is a very meaningful thing.”

The car continued to move slowly forward. Chen Chen looked out the window at the new facilities under construction and felt a deep sense of emotion.

New streetlights have been erected along the familiar old roads, and some abandoned vacant lots have been leveled, seemingly in preparation for further planning and construction.

"Look over there." Chen Chen pointed to an area not far away where a framework was being built. "That used to be a place where the village piled up miscellaneous items. It was dirty and messy, but now it's starting to change."

Lin Muxi looked in the direction he pointed, a hint of surprise in her eyes.
"I feel that Chenjia Village will develop better and better in the future. Maybe it will become a model village in the surrounding area."

Chen Chen took a deep breath; the air was filled with the scent of freshly turned earth and a faint aroma of hope.
"I'm really grateful to your father. If it weren't for him, I don't know when Chenjia Village would have seen such a big change."

Lin Muxi took Chen Chen's arm and smiled:

"No need to be so polite, it's all fate. And seeing Chenjia Village getting better and better makes me very happy."

As the car slowly drove towards Chen Chen's home, Chen Chen and Lin Muxi saw a vibrant and lively Chenjia Village along the way.

The busy construction workers and the buildings that are beginning to take shape seem to be telling the story of a brand new future that this village is about to usher in.

Finally, the car stopped in front of Chen Chen's familiar courtyard.

Chen Chen got out of the car first, walked around to the other side to open the car door for Lin Muxi, and gently helped her out of the car.

Lin Muxi, dressed in a simple yet elegant dress, stepped out of the car. A gentle breeze stirred her hair, making her look like a beautiful painting under the moonlight.

The gate to the courtyard creaked open, and Chen Chen's parents, who had already heard the commotion inside, quickly came out to greet him.

As soon as Liu Xiuying saw Lin Muxi, her eyes crinkled into crescent moons with laughter, and she quickly stepped forward to take her hand.

"Oh, Xiaoxi, we've been waiting for you! Are you tired from the journey?"

Lin Muxi smiled sweetly, "Auntie, I'm not tired. How have you and Uncle been feeling lately?" Chen Chen's father, Chen Jianwen, laughed heartily.

“We’re all in good health! Quick, don’t stand outside, come inside.”

As the group entered the house, they were instantly enveloped in warm light.

The table was laden with Chen Chen's parents' signature dishes, steaming hot and emitting an enticing aroma.

Liu Xiuying busied herself, inviting Lin Muxi and Chen Chen to sit down.

During the meal, Chen Jianwen talked about the changes in Chenjia Village.

He said with emotion, "It's all thanks to Xiaoxi's dad. If it weren't for his help, our village wouldn't have undergone such a big change."

Chen Jianwen only found out later that Boss Lin was actually Lin Muxi's father.

Lin Muxi quickly and modestly said:
“Uncle, this is the result of everyone’s joint efforts, and my dad has always hoped to do something practical for the village. He must be very happy to see Chenjia Village like this now.”

I didn't understand why my dad was always so busy.

Seeing everyone so happy now.

Lin Muxi's respect for her father deepened even further.

Chen Chen was deeply moved as he looked at the lively and heartwarming scene.

He couldn't help but recall the countless hours he spent in this small courtyard during his childhood. Now, not only does he have Lin Muxi by his side, but his hometown is also moving step by step toward a better future.

After the meal, Chen Chen led Lin Muxi to the courtyard.

The flowers and plants in the yard are all in bloom, and even though it's night, you can still smell their faint fragrance.

The moonlight spilled onto the ground, as if a layer of silver frost had been laid on it.

Chen Chen and Lin Muxi walked side by side, with Lin Muxi gently leaning on Chen Chen's shoulder.

Chen Chen said softly:
"You know, when I was a child, I used to dream about the future in this courtyard, but I never imagined that there would be a scene like this today."

Lin Muxi raised her head, her eyes sparkling:

"Many more wonderful things await us in the future. Chenjia Village will get better and better, and we will continue to be happy."

Chen Chen gripped Lin Muxi's hand tightly and said firmly:

"Well, it will definitely happen."

The two embraced under the moonlight, enjoying this peaceful and beautiful moment, as if time itself had stopped for them.

Chen Chen seemed to suddenly remember something important and said to Lin Muxi:
"Oh, right, I'll go tell my dad first that we plan to go pay respects to your mother tomorrow."

After hearing this, Lin Muxi hesitated for a moment and said softly:

"Wouldn't this... be inappropriate?"

Chen Chen waved his hand gently and said with certainty:

"It's alright. Our family has many ancestors to worship, so we can't finish it so quickly. It won't cause any problems."

Lin Muxi nodded slightly, a hint of worry still lingering in her eyes:
“I’m still worried that it might cause some unnecessary misunderstandings. After all, everyone has their own plans for Qingming Festival, and you suddenly changed your plans because of me…”

Chen Chen's gaze was firm yet gentle as he reached out and gently took Lin Muxi's hand:
"Don't worry, my dad is reasonable, he'll understand. Besides, your mother was a very important person to us, it's only right to pay our respects to her." (End of Chapter)