Hard work after winning the lottery

This silent murmur melted into the tranquil night, becoming the softest secret in Hua Yun's heart.

However, the march of time never pauses for any tender moment.

It's like the ever-flowing stream at the entrance of Baixi Village, seemingly calm, yet imperceptibly eroding the stones on the banks and changing the scenery on both sides.

In the blink of an eye, three years have passed.

Those little angels who used to need their mothers to kiss their foreheads to fall asleep have long since transformed into three energetic and lively little monkeys.

A three-year-old boy is at the age when cats and dogs dislike him.

The Hua family, on the other hand, had three of them at once.

"Chicken! Chicken! Rooster! Don't run away!"

As the morning sun began to shine into the yard, a "human-chicken battle" suddenly began.

Leading the charge was Hua Sitao, the family's ever-mischievous little devil.

With his short legs, he charged straight at the rooster that was pecking at its food, like a small cannonball.

That rooster was Li Guifen's darling. Its feathers were glossy and its comb was bright red. It always walked around the yard with a majestic and imposing kingly demeanor.

At this moment, the "king" was so frightened that he ran away with his head in his hands, flapping his wings and making a series of terrified "clucking" sounds.

"Haha! Go, third brother! Grab it! Grab that prettiest hair!"

Hua Sile stood to the side, hands on her hips, laughing so hard she was doubled over, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

His laughter was crisp and loud, even more penetrating than the roosters crowing in the yard; he was the family's inexhaustible source of joy.

The eldest brother, Hua Si'an, stood there with a furrowed brow, looking like a little adult, his face full of disapproval.

"Don't chase them, Grandma will be angry." He tried to reason with his younger brothers who were already playing wildly.

However, no sooner had he finished speaking than Hua Sitao, who was dizzy from being swarmed by the rooster, slammed on the brakes and couldn't stop in time. His round body swayed and crashed directly into his brother Hua Sile's leg.

Hua Sile was knocked off balance and instinctively reached out to push him away.

"oops!"

Hua Si'an was caught off guard and suddenly dragged into the battle, stumbling and falling into the pursuit.

As a result, the scene in the yard instantly changed from "one child chasing a chicken" to "three children chasing a chicken".

"My little darlings!"

Li Guifen came out of the kitchen carrying a basin of freshly washed vegetables. When she saw this chaotic scene, her blood pressure spiked.

She placed the vegetable bowl on the stone table next to her, rushed over in three steps, and grabbed the second and third sons by the back of their collars, one in each hand.

"Hua Sitao! You're bullying the rooster again! I'll spank you today!"

"Wah Sile! You're still laughing! Was it your terrible idea?!"

The two little ones were being held in mid-air, their short legs kicking wildly, but they were already begging for mercy.

"Grandma, I was wrong!"

"Grandma, the chicken started it!"

Only Hua Si'an stood there innocently, dusted off his pants, and silently walked over to help his grandmother calm down the rooster that was trembling in the corner.

Hua Yun leaned against the window on the second floor, watching the lively scene in the courtyard. She shook her head helplessly, but couldn't help but smile.

Over the past three years, this scene has played out almost every day.

This quiet home has now become like a children's playground that never closes.

And what has changed is not just Hua Yun's home.

The entire Baixi Village has undergone tremendous changes in the past three years.

Hua Yun's gaze went beyond her own courtyard wall and into the distance.

The natural lake at the entrance of the village, which used to be frequented only by cattle, sheep and wild ducks, now has an impressive plaque that reads "Baixi Lake Scenic Area".

The clear lake water shimmered in the sunlight, like a huge sapphire set among the mountains.

Along the lake, the original dirt path has been transformed into a smooth lakeside boardwalk, which is filled with all kinds of cars every weekend.

Tourists from the city, along with their families and friends, set up colorful tents by the lake.

The men cast their fishing rods, enjoying the pleasure of fishing.

The women spread out picnic mats and laid out a wide variety of snacks.

The children chased and played on the grass, their laughter audible from a great distance.

The changes in the village are even more visible to the naked eye.

New two- and three-story buildings sprang up like mushrooms after rain, with walls painted snow-white and windows replaced with gleaming ones.

Many villagers have hung signs for "X B&B" or "X Farmhouse" in front of their homes.

The villagers, who once only knew how to toil in the fields, have now learned to greet guests with smiles and skillfully recommend their free-range chickens and freshly caught fish from the lake to tourists.

Hua Yun's three-story house still stands out in the village.

It's not just because it was built early and beautifully, but also because it was the starting point for all these changes.

The brand Xishan Muyun is now quite well-known in the surrounding cities.

Hua Yun's online store is no longer a makeshift operation run by her alone.

Hua Yi, along with two customer service representatives, handled order taking and shipping during the day, managing everything in an orderly manner.

Under Huayun's management, the sheep farm on Xishan Mountain has expanded to nearly 2000 sheep.

That once barren hillside has been divided into neat sections and planted with lush green pasture.

The employees were all doing their jobs, and everything seemed to be thriving.

That afternoon, after dealing with several after-sales issues at her online store, she was about to go downstairs to play with the children.

A minivan carrying seven or eight young people stopped not far from her house.

A group of stylishly dressed urban men and women got out of the car. They were obviously there for camping, carrying large bags of food and a barbecue grill.

One of the girls complained:

"Sigh, I've tried all the farmhouses around here. It's always the same old stewed chicken or braised fish. Can't they come up with something new?"

Another boy wearing glasses pushed up his glasses and chimed in:

"Yeah, the skewers we brought ourselves just don't feel quite right. If we could have a whole roasted lamb in this beautiful place, that would be amazing!"

"A whole roasted lamb? You really dare to dream of that! How far in advance do I need to book it?"

"Yes, it must smell amazing! The outer skin is roasted to a golden brown and crispy, the meat inside is tender and juicy, sprinkled with cumin and chili powder... Oh my god, don't even mention it, my mouth is watering!"

Several young people chattered excitedly, their voices filled with longing for delicious food.

He does not mean that.

The words "whole roasted lamb" struck Hua Yun like a bolt of lightning, instantly cleaving through her thoughts.

Her gaze unconsciously drifted towards the distant Western Hills.