Ch 51: Daily Farm Life After Returning from Interstellar

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Before Gu Shi left Huayuan Village to reunite with his family in the capital, Su Mu felt a bit listless. She had grown accustomed to the lively atmosphere, and now the house did seem a bit quiet. Fortunately, Su Chen and Chen Mengzhi also returned to their hometown to celebrate the holiday, which added some liveliness.

Chen Mengzhi was the center of attention in the family. Although it was just two months since she became pregnant, and her belly wasn’t showing yet, when she entered the house, Mother Su immediately had her sit down and rest, not allowing her to lift a finger.

There were still many grapes hanging on the grapevine, which pleasantly surprised Su Chen and his wife.

“Our grapes are really abundant this year, and the taste is great.” Su Chen swiftly cut a bunch of grapes and went to the water basin to help his wife clean them.

Sitting on a soft and thick cushion, Chen Mengzhi enjoyed the gentle breeze, relaxing both body and mind. She sighed, “This is life.”

Su Mu chuckled, “Sister-in-law, you should come back to rest during your maternity leave, and then return to the city half a month before giving birth. After all, the medical conditions in the city are better.”

“I do want to come back, but your brother is so anxious these days. He wants to accompany me everywhere.” Although her words were a bit sarcastic, her smile was sweet. It was clear that their relationship as a couple was quite good.

Su Mu couldn’t help but envy them greatly. When would Gu Shi, that big block of stone, become as considerate as her brother?

In fact, their progress was pretty good. They were currently in the stage where affection was growing, and all that was left was breaking through that last layer.

But human desires were boundless; she always wanted more.

After sitting for a while, Mother Su came over with a bowl of chicken soup. She had stewed it upon receiving the news that her son and daughter-in-law were coming home for the holiday. She had used a hen that had been raised for over a year, simmering it over low heat. The soup was now a milky white with a clear, long-lasting aroma.

Afraid that her daughter-in-law would find plain soup boring, she had also included chicken wings and thighs.

When Su Chen returned from washing grapes, he saw this scene. “Mom, do my sister and I get some too?”

He was being playful, intentionally acting cute. However, he didn’t expect Su Mu to completely ignore his dignity, saying, “When I’m at home, I often get to eat many good things. Brother, if you want to eat, just say so. Don’t drag me into it.”

Su Chen helplessly responded, “Fine, I want to eat too.”

He used to enjoy all the chicken, duck, fish, and meat at home, but for some reason, he felt that the taste of these things had improved now, leaving him longing for them.

Mother Su scolded with a laugh, “You’re nearly thirty years old, and you’re still competing for food with your wife. Aren’t you embarrassed?”

Chen Mengzhi looked at her husband getting reprimanded without defending himself and chuckled, savoring the chicken soup her mother-in-law had stewed. There seemed to be some tonic ingredients added to the soup; it had a rich and mellow flavor, exceptionally delicious.

Su Chen served himself a bowl of soup in the kitchen. There was still plenty left in the pot, and his wife definitely wouldn’t be able to finish it all. His mother was quite something. Clearly, she had stewed it for the entire family, but she still managed to scold him a bit.

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Tomorrow was the Dragon Boat Festival. The festive atmosphere in the village was strong, but the demand for vegetables and lychees suddenly increased. Su Mu couldn’t really relax just yet. Every morning, she still had to supervise everyone’s vegetable picking and weighing.

When the driver uncle arrived, he brought Fu Da’s holiday gifts, some high-quality household appliances. Su Mu’s parents also received presents from him. He had considered every aspect.

Fortunately, Su family was prepared early on. They knew Fu Da liked their own products, so they prepared chickens, ducks, fish, as well as zongzi and various dried goods for him. However, they didn’t provide vegetables. If he wanted vegetables, he could get them from their own supermarket.

The driver left with a truck full of goods, and Su Mu gathered the elders who had been helping out to distribute their wages and bonuses.

Grandma Li and the others didn’t expect there would be bonuses as well. They burst into laughter immediately.

“Oh dear, thank you, Mu Mu.”

“We’ve benefited from your kindness.”

Su Mu smiled and said, “It’s nothing. You’ve all worked hard. I’ll need your help more in the future.”

Grandma Chen said earnestly, “Rest assured, we’ll definitely work hard!”

The work was light, just busy for an hour in the morning. It didn’t delay their own chores on their land.

After finishing these tasks, Su Mu’s work finally reached a temporary conclusion.

In the evening, as the temperature cooled down, Su Mu accompanied her brother and sister-in-law to visit her new home, which was just a few steps away.

Her house had an appearance resembling a castle from a fairy tale, with pointed roofs and a variety of fantastical elements. However, the interior also incorporated some Chinese elements. Tang Hui’s design skills were exceptionally high, blending all these elements seamlessly.

“It’s so beautiful!” Chen Mengzhi exclaimed in awe, the rosy sunset reflecting on the glass windows, with twinkling lights resembling diamonds.

“You can come and stay here in the future too. There are plenty of rooms,” Su Mu said.

Taking out the keys, she opened the door. Inside, the place had been thoroughly cleaned, and various pieces of furniture were neatly arranged. It looked very comfortable.

The interior design style was a strong forest theme. Because she liked green, most of the furnishings, including the sofa and curtains, were in a fresh shade of green.

Every corner was exquisite, and the details were well thought out. However, there was still a lingering smell in the space. Su Mu placed several pots of green plants and flowers in each room, hoping that the smell would dissipate in a few days.

Su Mu had been given a spare key to the house by Gu Shi, and she also helped move in some potted plants. The house had a total of three floors. The first floor didn’t have any bedrooms; it had a living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and a corner for relaxation. The second floor, besides her master bedroom, had two additional bedrooms. The third floor had two rooms, with most of the remaining space temporarily vacant.

After they finished touring the house, Su Chen spoke up, “This house is truly perfect, Mu Mu. Which designer did you hire?”

Su Mu pursed her lips and smiled, “You probably know him too. It’s Tang Hui. Do you remember?”

Su Chen and Chen Mengzhi looked puzzled. The name sounded familiar, but they couldn’t recall who it was.

Su Mu sighed, realizing that the former famous actor’s popularity had faded. He used to be a well-known figure! The pace of change in the entertainment industry was indeed rapid. No wonder Tang Hui had never planned to return to the film industry. He must have been under a lot of pressure, turning from a perfectly healthy person into his current state.

Seeing that they really couldn’t remember, Su Mu directly explained, “Tang Hui used to be a famous actor. He gained fame from starring in ‘Reincarnation’.”

Su Chen and his wife finally realized.

Su Mu carefully explained the relationship between him, Gu Shi, and the others, and also mentioned that he would return to Huayuan Village for rest after the Dragon Boat Festival.

After hearing this news, Chen Mengzhi was very excited. She wasn’t a star-chaser, but Tang Hui used to be quite famous. Unfortunately, she would still have to work after the holiday, so she wouldn’t be able to see him in person.

“Mu Mu, could you help me get an autographed photo?”

For such a small favor, Su Mu naturally agreed with a smile.

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But Su Chen’s focus was different. He was amazed that the former movie star also had such talent in design. Indeed, exceptional people excelled in any field.

After locking the door behind them, the three of them walked back home slowly.

“It’s just that there’s still some empty space around the house.” Su Chen looked at the empty surroundings of the house, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

The village didn’t have many wicked people, but there were some villagers with questionable behavior. He felt a bit uneasy about his sister living alone here.

“How about building a fence? It would be safer that way.”

Su Mu was touched by her brother’s consideration, but she still declined.

“No need. When I have time, I’ll plant roses around the perimeter. They have thorns and make for good defensive plants.”

Su Chen didn’t think roses would be useful, and besides, roses needed time to grow. It wouldn’t achieve the protective purpose in the short term.

“Otherwise, we can have Big Orange come over to live with you, and Mom and Dad can adopt another dog over there.”

Seeing that he didn’t believe in the efficacy of her roses, Su Mu could only promise for now to ease his worries.

Back home, the aroma of food was already wafting through the air. The warm family of six enjoyed dinner together.

After watching TV with her parents for a while, Su Mu went back to her room to freshen up. Then she lay on the comfortable bed, feeling refreshed, and chatted with Chen Guo about various things.

Since Chen Guo found out that her idol was recuperating at her friend’s house, their conversations became more frequent. Su Mu playfully accused her of prioritizing romantic relationships over friendships, and Chen Guo unabashedly accepted that label.

At that moment, Little Orchid and Little Violet flew in together. These two little fairies often appeared out of nowhere, and no one knew where they went.

Finally, the mystery was about to be unraveled. They landed on Su Mu’s bedsheet, chattering away and sharing their experiences from this period.

It turned out that they had flown to the city to have fun. They visited the flower market, the farmer’s market, watched movies, and attended a few concerts.

“The human world is really fun!” they concluded.

Su Mu had a mixed expression of laughter and exasperation. The two of them were enjoying their time so freely, while she was stuck in the village.

Inspired by them, Su Mu also had the desire to travel, but the team for building the flower house would be arriving after the holiday, and she had a pile of things to take care of. She could only temporarily set aside her travel plans.

After sharing their joy with their owner, the two little fairies flew away, searching for the most beautiful flower to spend the night in and sleep peacefully.

However, Su Mu couldn’t fall asleep. She tossed and turned, failing to drift off. After some thought, she sent a message to Gu Shi.

“Are you asleep?”

As for Gu Shi, he hadn’t fallen asleep yet. When he returned home, his family was delighted with his current state and surrounded him, talking to him for a while.

Finally managing to extricate himself from their care, he was then pulled into the study by his elder brother. Their grandfather and father were both present.

Seeing this situation, Gu Shi thought, ‘Is this a tribunal or something?’

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