Chapter 184 New Year Preparations 2 (2/2)

In the yard, Big Orange was gnawing on a bone with a loud "crunch".

Little White squatted on the windowsill, its dark purple eyes fixed on Yan Yu's departing figure through the paper window. Its little paws were even tucked behind its back in a serious manner, just like a little wife seeing her husband off.

Yan Yu has long legs and big strides, so he walks quickly and steadily through the thick snow, and soon reaches the main road in the middle of the village.

Today, Jixiang Brigade was more lively than usual. Smoke was billowing from the chimneys of every household, and the air was filled with the aroma of various foods, as well as the laughter of children chasing and playing.

Yan Yu ignored all of this and walked straight toward the educated youth settlement.

Before he even reached the brigade headquarters, he saw two figures carrying baskets, trudging towards his home.

It is Yu Hao and Tao Yuming.

Yu Hao saw Yan Yu from a great distance and was as excited as a husky, waving his arms vigorously.

"Brother Yu! Brother Yu!"

His loud voice attracted the attention of several villagers who were shoveling snow nearby.

Yan Yu frowned almost imperceptibly.

He doesn't like being watched by others.

He turned and went behind a row of bare poplar trees by the roadside, a secluded place.

Yu Hao immediately understood, grabbed Tao Yuming beside him, and quickened his pace.

"Quick, quick, Yu Ming, Brother Yu is waiting for us over there!"

The two walked quickly to the edge of the woods. When Yu Hao saw Yan Yu, his smile was as bright as a sunflower.

"Brother Yu! You're looking for me? What a coincidence! I was just talking to Yu Ming about going to your house to bring you and your wife some New Year's dishes!"

As he spoke, he proudly handed over the basket in his hand, which contained a lunchbox with dumplings and stir-fried potato slices.

"Mm." Yan Yu nodded, handed over the basket he was holding, and took Yu Hao's basket from him with ease.

"I was just about to send these to you. Take these back with Tao Zhiqing and Duan Zhou."

"Oh! Thank you, Brother Yu!" Yu Hao's eyes lit up when he heard there was meat in it.

His sister-in-law's cooking skills are amazing!

He couldn't wait to lift the cloth and take a look. The rich aroma of meat wafted out, making his mouth water.

Yan Yu ignored his greedy look and instead focused his gaze on Tao Yuming, who had been standing quietly to the side.

Under his spiritual perception, the young man named Tao Yuming had a clean and gentle aura, without the slightest malice.

Furthermore, there was even a faint causal connection between the other party and himself.

It's faint, yet it's real.

That's interesting.

However, as long as he was certain it was harmless, Yan Yu didn't bother to investigate further.

He withdrew his gaze and looked directly at Yu Hao, his voice low and without uttering a single unnecessary word.

"Let me ask you something. Gu Jinzhou, Shen Yishan, and the Jin sisters, how much do you know about why they came here to work in the countryside?"

The question was quick and direct. Yu Hao was happily planning how to divide the meat when he heard this and was stunned for a moment.

He carefully placed the basket at his feet and scratched the back of his head.

"Well... Brother Yu, you've come to the right person."

He clicked his tongue, lowered his voice, and said mysteriously, "That kid Gu Jinzhou is a sly one, I don't know much about him. But he and Shen Yishan are childhood sweethearts. The Gu family probably sent him here so they can spend more time together and develop their relationship." (This chapter has been read. Please click the next chapter to continue reading!)