The sky collapsed, and in the blink of an eye, I found myself transported to Nanluoguxiang.

When the elders of the clan saw Li Kaixin approaching, smiles appeared on their faces.

They were all the most senior in the village, some even a generation older than Li Kaixin's grandfather.

The eldest of them, leaning on a cane, stepped forward shakily and stretched out his hand: "Happy, come here and let us have a good look at you."

"Second Grandfather, please slow down." Li Kaixin supported him with one hand.

Second Grandfather gently patted Li Kaixin's hand, sighing with emotion, "Good! You've grown so much without me even realizing it. I used to hold you when you were little, I wonder if you remember?"

"I remember, I remember!" Li Kaixin said with a smile. "Second Grandfather, how are you still in good health?"

In fact, he didn't recall this matter at all from the original owner's memories.

"What's so hale and hearty about it? I'm getting old." The second great-grandfather shook his head, but a smile was on his face. "But seeing that our Li family has produced such a capable person as you, my life has been worthwhile."

These words were like a floodgate opening. Several other clan elders nearby chimed in:

"Yes, after so many years, our Li family has finally produced another successful member!"

"Let's go down there; that way we can at least give an account to our ancestors."

"I'm so happy! You'll have to come back and visit us old folks often in the future."

The elders kept talking, and Li Kaixin couldn't get a word in edgewise; he could only nod and agree.

After seeing that Li Kaixin had recognized everyone, Third Grandfather spoke up at the opportune moment:

"Uncles, let's hold off for a moment. Is there anything else we need to prepare for the ancestral hall opening this afternoon?"

The elders exchanged glances and stopped talking.

The second master thought for a moment, then turned to him and asked, "Hongzhi, are the incense, candles, and offerings all prepared?"

"Second Uncle, everything is ready!" Third Grandfather replied. "We'll have to trouble you to oversee things again this time."

"What's the big deal! If it's that kind of thing, you could have me host every day without a problem." After saying this, the second grandfather turned his gaze back to Li Kaixin, his expression becoming serious.

"I'm so happy! We old folks have already discussed and agreed on opening the ancestral hall and adding the family genealogy. From now on, your name will be listed alongside the outstanding ancestors of our Li family."

"However, you must remember to stay true to your place and never do anything to harm your people."

"I know, Second Grandfather!" Li Kaixin was startled and replied solemnly.

At this moment, the grandfather walked forward with a smile and said, "Uncles and elders, it's still early before the banquet. Let's go into the dining hall and sit down for a while!"

Several clan elders nodded and helped each other walk into the dining hall.

Just as Li Kaixin was about to reach out to help his second great-grandfather, the old man gently pushed him away.

"Kaixin, go do your thing! Don't worry about us old folks."

The second grandfather smiled again, paused for a moment, and said, "Young people should spend time with other young people."

Before Li Kaixin could say anything more, his third grandfather stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder: "Listen to your second great-grandfather, go and chat more with the young people in the village."

Li Kaixin didn't insist any further. When she turned around, Li Yong and the others were already close by.

"Kaixin, what did the old man and the others say to you just now?" Li Yong asked curiously.

"It's nothing, I just want to have a good chat with you guys."

Hearing this, Li Xinglong excitedly leaned over and asked, "Brother Kaixin, could you tell us about your driving experience?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Several young people from nearby villages also perked up.

Li Kaixin smiled and did not refuse. He simply sat down on the stone bench outside the canteen and began to talk about his experiences in Inner Mongolia over the past few days.

As he recounted his story, everyone listened with wide eyes, and exclaimed in amazement every now and then.

The commotion grew louder and louder, and more and more people gathered around, including many children who squeezed in to listen.

After some time, a delicious aroma wafted from the cafeteria.

My parents, second and third uncles, and my younger siblings helped my grandmother walk slowly over from a distance.

Li Kaixin then stopped, stood up, and clapped his hands: "Everyone, that's enough for today!"

Hearing this, the people who were gathered around, though somewhat reluctant to leave, still made way for him.

Li Kaixin quickly walked over, took her grandmother's arm, and asked with concern, "Grandma, why aren't you staying home? What are you doing out here?"

When Grandma saw Li Kaixin, her face instantly lit up with a smile:

"My dear grandson, I feel much better after this nap. Besides, today is your big day, how could Grandma not come and see you for herself?"

After listening, Li Kaixin carefully examined her grandmother a few times and saw that her complexion had indeed improved a lot, which put her at ease.

"I'm so happy. I didn't expect you to be such a good doctor. If I had known, your second uncle and I would have gone straight to Beijing to find you." Uncle Li Mingtian chimed in from the side.

Father Li Mingde glared at him: "How dare you say that? Mother has been sick for so long, aren't you and your second son worried at all? You didn't even tell us."

He had been holding these words in all the way, and had wanted to say them for a long time.

"I'm innocent, elder brother!" the third uncle hurriedly protested. "My second brother and I have been frantic these past few days, searching everywhere for a doctor. Didn't we just bring one back?"

The second uncle remained silent, but his face showed a hint of self-reproach.

"Mingde, please stop talking about them. I was the one who stopped you from saying anything about it," Grandma said gently, trying to smooth things over for her two sons.

Father Li Mingde opened his mouth.

Just then, Third Grandfather came out of the dining hall, stood at the door, and called out loudly, "The feast is starting! Everyone, come in!"

The people outside stopped talking and Li Kaixin helped her grandmother into the cafeteria.

Dozens of tables had already been set up in the dining hall, and several clan elders were already seated at the main table at the front.

Seeing Li Kaixin helping her grandmother in, the second great-grandfather waved her over: "Kaixin, come here quickly and sit at the head table!"

"Second Grandfather, I'll just sit with Grandma on the side," Li Kaixin said with a smile, declining the offer.

"That won't do!" The second grandfather deliberately put on a stern face. "Where will you sit if not at the head table today? Your grandmother has your parents with her; do you think she'll get lost?"

Qin Xiuli, the mother, immediately stepped forward to support her grandmother and said with a smile, "Kaixin, I can take care of your grandmother."

"Go on, go on, Grandma's fine." Grandma smiled and nudged Li Kaixin.

Seeing this, Li Kaixin had no choice but to let go and walk to the main table under everyone's gaze, sitting down next to the Second Grandfather.

The banquet went very smoothly, and most of the dishes served were wild game hunted from the mountains.

However, when the refined grains were served, after explanations from several middle-aged women, Li Kaixin once again attracted the attention of everyone present.

Around 2 p.m., the banquet gradually came to an end.

Grandpa San stood at the entrance of the dining hall and called out loudly, "Everyone, don't leave! We'll all go to the ancestral hall together later!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a chorus of agreement erupted in the cafeteria.

The elderly and children remained seated at the table, while the village women began clearing away the dishes.