Hard work after winning the lottery

Tears streamed down Hua Yun's cheeks, but not from sadness.

She looked at the man kneeling on one knee in front of her, and everything around her seemed to blur, except for his pupils that reflected her own image, which were exceptionally clear.

"I do."

These three words, as light as a sigh, struck Zhou Yanjin's heart with tremendous force.

A hint of red instantly appeared at the corner of the man's eyes.

He suddenly stood up and pulled Hua Yun into a tight embrace.

The force was so great that it felt as if he wanted to knead her into his very bones.

Applause erupted instantly in the main room, and even the cicadas chirping outside the window seemed especially festive.

Grandpa Zhou Yinchuan grinned from ear to ear, slapping Hua Mutou's thigh. "Old buddy, we're officially in-laws now!"

Hua Mutou shuddered when he was slapped, but his face, full of wrinkles, broke into a wide smile.

After the marriage proposal was completed, the days seemed to be fast-forwarded, yet each warm moment was stretched out infinitely.

In the days that followed, the villagers of Baixi Village had their eyes opened.

Those luxury cars, which I usually only saw on TV, were parked so brazenly outside the Hua family's small courtyard covered with gravel.

The relationship between the two families, through their daily interactions, was like dry wood meeting a raging fire, rapidly heating up.

The busiest couple were Zhou Ye and Lin Yi.

These once high-and-mighty leaders of a wealthy family have now been completely reduced to "servile grandchildren."

The morning sunlight streamed through the window and onto the bed, where the three little ones were still wriggling around in bed.

Lin Yi was already sitting by the bedside with a warm glass of milk.

This elegant lady, who never lifts a finger, is now holding a warm towel and gently wiping the face of Sitao, who has just woken up.

"Oh my, Grandma's little darling, your face is as tender as a peeled egg."

Lin Yi's heart melted when she saw Si Tao's dazed expression.

She was no longer the aloof Mrs. Zhou, but simply a grandmother who wanted to present the best of everything in the world to her grandson.

She played "eagle catches chicks" with the children in the yard, not caring at all that her expensive custom-made silk dress got stained with mud.

Sile, covered in sweat from running, bumped into Lin Yi's arms and giggled.

Lin Yi took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the sweat from her grandson's brow, her eyes full of doting affection.

Zhou Ye placed an exquisite globe on the octagonal table in the main room.

Si'an stared with wide, inquisitive eyes as she leaned over the table.

Zhou Ye pointed to a blue area on the globe, his voice deep and magnetic.

"Si'an, look, this is the Mediterranean Sea. When Grandpa was young, he did business there. The sea breeze there is salty and damp, and there are white seagulls."

He wasn't just talking about geography; he was talking about the world as he saw it.

From lavender farms in France to diamond mines in Africa, from the financial crisis on Wall Street to the Amazon rainforest.

The three children listened intently, their mouths slightly open, their eyes sparkling with longing for the outside world.

Looking at the children's adoring eyes, Zhou Ye felt a greater sense of satisfaction than when he had closed a deal worth hundreds of millions.

This is true inheritance, this is true family happiness.

Besides taking care of the children, the Zhou family also provided ample support for Huayun's business.

The sky was clear and the air was crisp that day.

Hua Yun took Zhou Yanjin and her parents-in-law to the sheep farm on the back mountain.

When we arrived at the sheep farm, the goats covering the hillsides looked like pearls scattered on a green carpet.

The air was filled with the fragrance of grass and soil, and there was no muttony smell as I had imagined.

Hua Yun pointed to a row of modern sheep pens in the distance, her tone tinged with pride.

"Dad, Mom, this is our newly introduced automated feeding system, and the pasture planting base over there, all to ensure the quality of the mutton."

She radiates light when she talks about her work.

That confidence and composure no longer belonged to the little girl who needed protection, but to a strong woman who could stand on her own.

Zhou Ye stood with his hands behind his back, his sharp gaze sweeping across the entire park.

Although he has semi-retired, his keen business sense remains.

Looking at the well-organized production line and the energetic employees, he nodded repeatedly.

"Good! Well done!"

Zhou Ye didn't hold back his praise, "Yunyun, your management model is very forward-thinking. This idea of ​​combining ecological farming with study tours has great potential."

Although Lin Yi didn't understand business operations, she could tell that the place was clean and tidy.

"This must be the brand Yunyun started, right? I didn't expect it to be so successful."

Lin Yi held Hua Yun's hand, looking at her with increasing satisfaction. "Our Zhou family's daughter-in-law is truly exceptional; she's both capable and beautiful."

With her in-laws' approval, Hua Yun's last bit of anxiety vanished.

As evening fell, the setting sun bathed the entire Baixi Village in gold.

The two families sat around in the courtyard making dumplings.

Li Guifen rolls out dough with lightning speed, producing round sheets of dough flying from her hands.

Lin Yi found it intriguing and rolled up her sleeves, eager to learn.

The dumplings turned out crooked and some even had filling spilled out.

Everyone laughed good-naturedly.

Grandpa Zhou Yinchuan picked up a dumpling that had broken open during cooking and put it in his mouth without any disgust. "My daughter-in-law made these. Even with the filling spilling out, they're still delicious!"

One sentence made the whole family burst into laughter.

The next day, everyone went to the lakeside at the entrance of the village for a picnic in high spirits.

A red and white checkered tablecloth was spread on the grass, covered with braised dishes made by Li Guifen and imported snacks brought by Lin Yi.

The children rolled around on the grass, chasing butterflies.

The adults sat together, drinking tea and chatting about everyday things.

There's no backstabbing or infighting among the wealthy; only the purest kinship flows through the place.

As night fell, a barbecue grill was set up in the yard.

The charcoal fire glowed red-hot, the lamb skewers sizzled and dripped with oil, and the aroma of cumin and chili powder filled the air.

Zhou Yanjin took off his suit jacket and wore a simple white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.

He skillfully flipped the skewers, the firelight reflecting off his angular profile, adding a touch of smoky sexiness.

Hua Yun sat to the side, fanning him with a fan in her hand.

The two would glance at each other from time to time, their eyes filled with an intense, unspoken affection.

The two old men, Zhou Yinchuan and Hua Mutou, sat under the grape trellis, each holding a small glass of wine.

"Old Hua, look how good life is."

Zhou Yinchuan took a sip of wine, looking at the large family in the courtyard, and was filled with emotion.

Hua Mutou tapped his pipe, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said, "Yeah, we never dared to imagine that back then. We were still lying in the trenches."

The two old comrades looked at each other and smiled, the wrinkles at the corners of their eyes revealing the tranquility of time.

Surrounded by children and grandchildren, with a harmonious family and a fulfilling life, there is nothing more than this.

As night deepened, the children, tired from playing, were carried back inside to sleep.

Zhou Yanjin held Hua Yun's hand as they strolled along a country path.

The moonlight, like water, shone on the two of them, casting long, overlapping shadows.

"Yunyun".

Zhou Yanjin stopped and turned to look at her. "I'm thinking about our wedding."

Hua Yun looked up, her eyes sparkling. "What do you want to do?"