The shadow's sneer echoed in the empty valley, but Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen knew nothing about it. They followed the rugged mountain road all the way east and finally arrived at a small town called "Qinghe Town" three days later.
Qinghe Town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and its people are simple and honest. It is as peaceful and tranquil as a paradise. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen rented a small house in this small town and settled down temporarily. Without the pursuit and escape, their lives finally returned to peace.
In the early morning, the town was covered with mist, and the air was filled with the fragrance of soil and grass. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen walked hand in hand in the fields, admiring the beautiful scenery of the rising sun dyeing the sky red. In the distance, the farmers had already started their day's work, and their singing and laughter drifted in the wind, adding a touch of vitality to the quiet morning.
"I really hope time will stop at this moment." Chu Mengmeng said softly as she looked at the rolling hills in the distance.
Xiao Yichen gently held her in his arms and whispered in her ear: "Yes, we will live happily together forever."
Xiao Yichen's parents live in Qinghe Town. They are kind-hearted old people who love Chu Mengmeng, their "future daughter-in-law". During every festival, Xiao's father and mother would invite Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen to their home for dinner. The family would sit together, talking and laughing, and having a great time.
"Mengmeng, you look so thin. Is it because Yichen didn't take good care of you?" Mother Xiao asked with concern while putting food into Chu Mengmeng's bowl.
"No, no, Mom, I just don't like to eat." Chu Mengmeng quickly waved her hands and explained, with a happy smile on her face.
"Child, how can you not like to eat? Look at Yichen, he has loved the food I cook since he was a child, so he has grown so strong." As Xiao's mother said this, she put another piece of braised pork into Xiao Yichen's bowl.
"Mom, I understand. I will eat well." Chu Mengmeng smiled and nodded in agreement, but secretly thought in her heart, how can she make delicious meals like Xiao's mother? Maybe, she can learn from Xiao Yichen?
Chu Mengmeng kept her word and began to learn cooking skills from Xiao Yichen seriously. Although Xiao Yichen didn't talk much, he was quite talented in cooking. He always patiently taught Chu Mengmeng everything from choosing ingredients to controlling the heat.
"Mengmeng, you have to pay attention to the heat when cooking. If the fire is too high, it will easily burn, and if the fire is too low, it will be difficult to cook." Xiao Yichen stood beside Chu Mengmeng, instructing her and helping her adjust the fire in the stove.
"Yeah, I understand." Chu Mengmeng listened carefully while busy stir-frying the vegetables in the pot.
Under Xiao Yichen's careful guidance, Chu Mengmeng's cooking skills improved by leaps and bounds. Although the dishes she cooked were not as authentic as those made by Xiao's mother, they gradually had a bit of the taste of home. Whenever she saw Xiao Yichen eating the food she cooked with a satisfied smile, Chu Mengmeng felt full of a sense of accomplishment.
"Yichen, how is it? Is the fish I cooked delicious?" Chu Mengmeng looked at Xiao Yichen expectantly and asked.
"It's delicious, even better than last time." Xiao Yichen picked up a piece of fish, put it in his mouth, and tasted it carefully. "Mengmeng, you are getting better and better. I can hardly catch up with you."
Hearing Xiao Yichen's praise, Chu Mengmeng showed a happy smile on her face. She knew that Xiao Yichen was not deliberately flattering her, but he sincerely thought that the food she cooked was delicious.
That afternoon, the sun was shining and the breeze was blowing. Xiao Yichen suggested going fishing by the lake. Chu Mengmeng readily agreed. She had heard that the lake in Qinghe Town was rich in a kind of delicious fish called "silver scale fish", which was said to have tender meat that melted in the mouth.
The two came to the lake, found a secluded place, put down their fishing rods, and started fishing. The clear lake water reflected the blue sky and white clouds, a few water birds were playing on the lake, and the green mountains in the distance were as beautiful as ink.
Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen sat side by side by the lake, chatting casually and enjoying this rare leisure time. The bell on the fishing rod occasionally rang, indicating that another fish was caught.
As the sun set, the sky was dyed golden, and Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen returned home with a full load. They carried a wooden barrel filled with several plump silver-scaled fish and walked home chatting and laughing.
At night, the stars were twinkling, and the moonlight poured down like water, covering the earth with a layer of silver gauze. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen sat in the yard, looking up at the starry sky, leaning against each other.
"Yi Chen, what do you think our future will be like?" Chu Mengmeng asked softly, looking at the starry sky.
Xiao Yichen held Chu Mengmeng in his arms and whispered in her ear: "Our future will be as bright and beautiful as the stars in the sky."
Chu Mengmeng raised her head and looked into Xiao Yichen's deep eyes, her heart filled with happiness and expectation. However, what they didn't know was that in the darkness not far away, a pair of eyes were staring at them closely, with a cold light flashing in their eyes...
As night fell, the sky was dotted with stars, and the moonlight sprinkled like silver light, covering the earth with a layer of soft gauze. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen sat side by side in the yard, looking up at the vast starry sky, letting the cool night breeze brush across their faces, taking away a trace of the heat.
"Yi Chen, what do you think our future will be like?" Chu Mengmeng asked softly, looking at the starry sky, her tone full of longing for the future and a hint of confusion.
Xiao Yichen gently embraced Chu Mengmeng in his arms, lowered his head and whispered softly in her ear: "Our future will definitely be as bright and beautiful as the stars in the sky." His voice was low and magnetic, as if it carried some kind of magic, which instantly calmed Chu Mengmeng's originally uneasy heart.
Hearing Xiao Yichen's words, Chu Mengmeng felt a sweet warmth in her heart. She raised her head, stared into Xiao Yichen's eyes as deep as stars, and a happy smile unconsciously appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Well, I believe you." She said softly, her tone firm and powerful.
Just then, Xiao's father and mother came out of the house. Seeing the two people hugging each other in the yard, they showed relieved smiles on their faces.
"Dad, Mom." Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng stood up and greeted the two old people.
"It's cold at night, why don't you put on more clothes before going out?" Xiao's mother walked over to the two of them and asked with concern.
"Mom, we're fine. It's warm in the yard." Chu Mengmeng said with a smile.
Father Xiao and Mother Xiao looked at the perfect couple in front of them, their hearts filled with emotion. They had gone through so many ups and downs along the way, and now they finally had their reward and lived a happy and stable life. Especially seeing their son and Chu Mengmeng so loving, their hearts were filled with relief.
"Yi Chen, Meng Meng, you two are already grown up, it's time to consider starting a family and building a career." Father Xiao said earnestly.
"Dad, what are you talking about?" When Chu Mengmeng heard Father Xiao suddenly mention this matter, her face suddenly turned red with shame, and she lowered her head and did not dare to look at the two old men.
"Dad is right. We also think it's time to give you a grand wedding." Xiao's mother continued, her tone full of anticipation and joy.
Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were stunned when they heard that the two elders were going to hold a wedding for them. They didn't react for a while...
Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, and both saw surprise and a little panic in each other's eyes. Getting married is a major event in life, and they naturally thought about it, but they didn't expect it to come so suddenly. Xiao Yichen held Chu Mengmeng's hand, feeling the warmth of her palm, and his heart settled down. He turned to look at his parents and said firmly: "Dad, Mom, we do."
Hearing their son's affirmative answer, Xiao's father and mother both showed relieved smiles on their faces. Xiao's mother excitedly took Chu Mengmeng's hand and said lovingly: "Mengmeng, we already know about you and Yichen. You are a good child, and we all believe that you will be the best wife for Yichen."
Chu Mengmeng's cheeks flushed, and she nodded gently, her heart full of emotion and happiness. Since she came to this world, she has always treated Xiao's father and mother as her own biological parents. Now that she can get their recognition, it is a great happiness for her.
In the next few days, the Xiao family was busy preparing for Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's wedding. The whole town was immersed in a festive atmosphere, and everyone was blessing the newlyweds.
Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were no exception. They chose wedding clothes together, decorated the new house together, and discussed the details of the wedding together. Every day was fulfilling and sweet. In the process of preparing for the wedding, their feelings for each other became deeper and deeper, and their hearts became closer to each other.
However, beneath this seemingly peaceful and harmonious appearance, there is a hidden undercurrent of uneasiness. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen don't know that there is a pair of eyes watching them secretly, and it seems that some conspiracy is brewing...
That evening, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen walked hand in hand in the town, enjoying this rare quiet time. As the sun set, the golden afterglow filled the entire town, giving everything a warm color.
"Yi Chen, look, the sunset is so beautiful!" Chu Mengmeng pointed at the fiery clouds in the sky and exclaimed.
Xiao Yichen followed her gaze, his eyes full of doting: "Yes, as beautiful as you."
Chu Mengmeng couldn't help laughing when she heard his sweet words, and the two continued to walk forward. However, not long after they walked, they found some strange signs. The doors and windows of some houses were damaged, and there were some debris scattered on the ground, as if someone had rummaged through them.
"What's going on?" Chu Mengmeng asked doubtfully, feeling a little uneasy.
Xiao Yichen frowned slightly, and realized that something was wrong. He held Chu Mengmeng's hand and said softly, "Be careful, let's go to the front and take a look."
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