Hard work after winning the lottery

That internet cable connecting the virtual and the real world not only weaves a closed loop of commerce, but also adds an unprecedented color to the night in Baixi Village.

Once, as soon as the sun set, the entire village would sink into an inky silence, with only a few barks occasionally breaking the stillness of the night sky.

And now, the night in Baixi Village is lit up.

The lakeside camping area has become a dazzling galaxy of lights.

Strings of warm yellow fairy lights are wrapped around the tent frames, outlining cozy silhouettes.

The campfire was lit, and the orange flames danced merrily, illuminating the faces flushed with joy.

The guesthouse not far away is no longer a lonely dark shadow.

Warm, bright light shines through each window, like a reassuring lighthouse in the eyes of a night traveler, quietly guarding the traveler's dreams.

And at the very heart of this brightly lit area will always be Huayun's roast lamb restaurant.

This is the source of the vibrant nightlife in Baixi Village.

The huge oven still radiated warmth, and the air was filled with the powerful aroma of roasted meat and spices that lingered for a long time.

Although the closing sign had been put up, the last group of diners were clearly not yet satisfied.

"Boss, another pitcher of beer!" A middle-aged man in a windbreaker raised his empty glass high, his voice booming.

"Alright!" Uncle Li Ye replied in a loud voice, taking out a large pitcher of craft beer from the freezer, the foam overflowing with a sizzle.

The man's companion, a bespectacled, refined-looking man, was taking a picture of the remaining lamb skeleton on the table with his phone.

"Amazing, absolutely amazing! This flavor is incredible! I have to rave about it to all my friends when I get back! I want them to come too!"

"You bet!" a young woman at another table chimed in. "We came here after watching Xishan Muyun's short videos. We thought it might be filtered, but... she's even more alluring than in the videos!"

Her boyfriend, meanwhile, was earnestly sharing his experience with a couple at the next table.

"Tomorrow you can go to the east end of the village to rent a boat and go boating on Baixi Lake. The experience is definitely no worse than any 5A scenic spot."

"Really? Then let's go tomorrow!"

Huayun's roast lamb restaurant has unknowingly become an information exchange center for tourists.

They shared their travel experiences, exchanged travel tips for Baixi Village, discussed the best angle to photograph the sunrise over Baixi Lake, and which guesthouse had the most flowers in its courtyard.

Unfamiliar faces became as familiar as old friends over a roast lamb and a pitcher of beer.

Hua Yun leaned against the door frame, quietly watching all of this.

Her face showed a hint of fatigue from her busy work, but deep in her eyes shone a warm sense of satisfaction.

This liveliness, this vibrant atmosphere, was something she personally ignited in this quiet little mountain village.

"Mother!"

Three clear, childlike calls rang out simultaneously from behind.

Hua Yun turned around, and a gentle smile instantly spread across her face.

She saw three little ones wearing identical dinosaur pajamas, holding hands and gazing at her expectantly.

These are Hua Yun's three beloved sons.

Da Bao is calm and steady, Er Bao is clever and quick-witted, and San Bao is adorable and simple.

"Why aren't you asleep yet?" Hua Yun squatted down, took one in each hand, and patted their little heads.

"Wait for Mom." The triplets said in unison, their tone carrying a hint of coquetry.

Li Guifen followed behind, smiling helplessly, "He insisted on waiting for you, and wouldn't go to sleep no matter how I coaxed him."

"Uncle!" the children called out in their clear voices again.

"Oh, my dear grandchildren!" Li Ye put down the wine jug and pinched each of their chubby cheeks with his clean hands. "Want some lamb skewers?"

Sanbao nodded vigorously, his mouth practically watering.

"No," Hua Yun said with a smile, tapping Sanbao's forehead. "You need to brush your teeth and go to bed. You can eat tomorrow."

Although the children were somewhat disappointed, they still nodded obediently.

The last group of guests finally left, completely satisfied.

Hua Yun told her parents and uncles to go back and rest first, while she took the three little ones to play for a while in the open space outside the roast lamb restaurant.

The summer night breeze, carrying a trace of the day's warmth, gently caressed the area.

The children, like three birds just released from their cages, ran around merrily in the open space.

They no longer shyly hide behind their mothers when they see strangers, just like they did when they were little.

Their long-term exposure to these people filled them with curiosity about these faces from all over the country.

Da Bao would imitate the uncle with the Northeastern accent from before, shouting in a gruff voice, "Hey!"

Erbao would imitate that Shanghai auntie, saying in a high-pitched voice, "So sweet!"

Sanbao chased after a moth that had strayed into the light's range, giggling incessantly.

Their eyes, like two of the brightest stars, reflected the bustling little world that had become so vibrant because of their mother.

Looking at people of different skin colors and dresses, and listening to their various accents, their little minds were filled with the purest imaginations of the world outside the mountains.

Hua Yun stood not far away, her gaze following them tenderly.

"Okay, babies, let's go home."

Hua Yun reached out her hand to them.

The three little ones immediately ran into their mother's arms like swallows returning to their nest.

On the way back, instead of taking the wide cement main road, Hua Yun deliberately led them onto a quiet country road.

Once we left the area illuminated by the lights of the roast lamb restaurant and camping area, it suddenly became dark.

Without light pollution, the original appearance of the sky was displayed before their eyes without reservation.

It was a deep, velvety dark blue sky.

Countless stars, like a handful of diamonds casually scattered by God, are dazzling and seem almost within reach.

"Wow--"

The three children stopped in their tracks, looked up at each other, and exclaimed in amazement.

"Mommy, look! So many eyes are watching us!" Erbao pointed to the sky and shouted excitedly.

Hua Yun smiled and looked up with them.

She said softly, "Yes, those are the eyes of the stars."

She pointed to a familiar dipper shape in the northern night sky, composed of seven bright stars.

"Look there, doesn't it look like a big spoon?"

"Yes!" the children answered in unison.

"That's the Big Dipper," Hua Yun's voice sounded especially gentle in the quiet night. "Before GPS navigation existed, people walking at night relied on it to find their way."

"Then... which direction is our house facing?" Da Bao asked seriously.

Hua Yun reached out and put her arm around the three small shoulders, pointing to a three-story building with warm lights not far away.

"The Big Dipper will guide all those who are lost, but our home is right there."

"It will always be your direction."

The children nodded as if they understood, but instinctively they gripped their mother's hand even tighter.

The evening breeze swept across the field ridges, bringing with it the fragrance of grass and soil.