The train slowly left the platform, and the scenery outside the window switched rapidly like a slideshow.
The car was filled with various sounds, including people's conversations and children's cries.
Zhou Ziwen's family and friends settled down in their bunks.
Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying were sitting on the lower bunk, teasing Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan softly, trying to calm them down.
Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao got together and chattered to vent their excitement.
Little Yueyue was full of curiosity about everything around her. She crawled around on the bunk, touching this and looking at that.
Zhou Ziwen smiled and held her in his arms, patiently introducing her to the facilities on the train.
Xiao Xuanxuan was in Chen Qiaoyi's arms, her eyes rolling, feeling both excited and a little scared about the new environment.
As time went by, the train entered a stage of smooth running.
Flight attendants began selling food in the aisles from a dining cart.
The aroma of food filled the carriage, attracting people to gather around.
Zhou Ziwen got up and bought some food and hot water for his family and friends.
Everyone sat together and ate simple food, but they also found it extraordinarily delicious.
Chen Shiying took out the snacks she had prepared before and distributed them to everyone.
She smiled and said: "We make these ourselves, take them with us to eat, and let our family members try them too."
Everyone tasted the dim sum and praised Chen Shiying's craftsmanship.
Tang Yaoyao's mouth was full and she said vaguely: "Sister Shiying, the snacks you make are so delicious. When I go back, I must learn from you."
Chen Shiying smiled and nodded: "Okay, let's do it together when we get back."
After eating, everyone sat or lay down and began to rest.
Zhou Ziwen leaned against the window, watching the passing scenery outside the window, and his thoughts drifted back to his home in Sijiu City.
He thought of the kind faces of his parents, his brothers and sisters, and his heart was filled with warmth.
Little Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan were tired from playing and gradually fell asleep in their mother's arms.
Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying gently placed them on the bunks and covered them with quilts.
Zhou Chaoyang and Shen Zhaodi also closed their eyes to recharge their batteries.
Tang Yaoyao took out a little book and read it intently.
The train continued to move forward, passing through fields and mountains.
The scenery along the way is picturesque and refreshing.
Zhou Ziwen would occasionally get up and move his body, and then continue to sit by the window, enjoying this rare quiet time.
As the train moves forward, it is getting closer and closer to Sijiu City. Zhou Ziwen's mood became more and more excited.
He began to imagine the scene when he met his family, imagining the joyful expressions of his parents when they saw little Yueyue and little Xuanxuan.
When they were in Penang, Shen Zhaodi and Tang Yaoyao separated from them and each embarked on a different journey home.
The train continued to speed, getting closer and closer to Sijiu City.
Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying sat aside, chatting softly, and the topics mostly revolved around the upcoming meeting with Zhou Ziwen's family.
This is not the first time that they have gone to Zhou Ziwen's house to celebrate the New Year. They are as familiar with Zhou Ziwen's house as their own home.
The train continued to move forward, and the scenery outside the window became more and more familiar.
Zhou Ziwen's heartbeat accelerated involuntarily, and his family members kept appearing in his mind.
He remembered the calm face of his elder brother Zhou Jianhua, the humorous appearance of his second brother Zhou Guohua, and the lively and cute appearance of his younger sister Zhou Min.
He didn't know how they were doing now or if anything had changed. Considering her age, it’s time for my little sister to find a partner.
Little Yueyue muttered a few words in her sleep, turned over, and fell asleep again.
Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying looked at her cute sleeping face and smiled at each other.
Zhou Chaoyang also woke up, stretched, looked out the window, and said excitedly: "We're almost there, we're finally home."
As the train approached, the atmosphere in the carriage became more lively.
Passengers packed their luggage and prepared to get off the bus. Zhou Ziwen stood up, packed his luggage, and then helped Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying take care of Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan.
Finally, the train slowly pulled into the train station in Sijiucheng.
Zhou Ziwen took a deep breath and picked up Xiao Xuanxuan. Chen Qiaoyi held Xiao Yueyue's hand, followed by Chen Shiying and Zhou Chaoyang, and walked off the train together.
The platform was bustling with people, and the exits were crowded with people welcoming relatives and friends.
As soon as Zhou Ziwen and his family stepped out of the carriage, they felt the familiar and cordial lively atmosphere.
Zhou's father and Zhou's mother had already been waiting eagerly at the exit. Zhou's mother saw her son and daughter-in-law at a glance, and her eyes instantly became moist. She waved her arms excitedly and shouted: "Ziwen, this way!"
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Zhou Ziwen heard the sound and walked quickly towards his parents, with a happy smile on his face.
"Dad, Mom, we are back!" Zhou Ziwen handed Xiao Xuanxuan to his mother. Zhou's mother hugged her little grandson tightly, with a smile on her face, and kept kissing Xiao Xuanxuan's face. Muttering: "My dear grandson, I finally got to see you." Xiao Xuanxuan was a little overwhelmed by her grandma's enthusiasm, and looked around curiously with her little eyes.
Dad Zhou took the luggage from Zhou Ziwen's hand, smiled and patted his shoulder: "It's been a hard journey, son."
Then he looked at Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying, and said kindly: "Qiaoyi, Shiying, you must be tired too, go home and have a good rest."
Chen Qiaoyi obediently called her parents, Chen Shiying also called her uncle and aunt, and Zhou's parents nodded happily.
Zhou Chaoyang also stepped forward and politely said hello to Zhou's father and mother: "Hello, uncle and aunt."
Dad Zhou responded with a smile: "Chaoyang, you are welcome to come and play at home."
"Okay, I'll come to visit you in a few days." Zhou Chaoyang nodded hurriedly.
The family walked out of the train station talking and laughing. On the way, Zhou Ziwen introduced to his parents the living conditions in Dabazi Village, including the harvest of mushroom cultivation, new development projects in the village, etc.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou listened with gusto, their eyes filled with relief and pride.
When I returned home, the familiar environment and atmosphere hit my face.
Zhou's mother immediately went to the kitchen to prepare tea and snacks, while Zhou's father sat with Zhou Ziwen in the living room and continued to ask about things in the village.
Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying took Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan to get familiar with the room.
Little Yueyue's memory of this place is already a little blurry.
She ran around the room curiously, touching this and looking at that, full of curiosity about this place.
After a while, the neighbors heard the noise and came to visit one after another.
Seeing Zhou Ziwen's family, the neighbors greeted them warmly and praised Xiao Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan for looking cute.
Little Yueyue hid behind her mother shyly, while Xiao Xuanxuan looked at the neighbors curiously.
Zhou Ma smiled and distributed local specialties brought from Dabazi Village to the neighbors. Everyone tasted and chatted, and the room was filled with laughter.
Zhou Jianhua, Zhou Guohua and Zhou Xiaomei also returned home one after another.
Zhou Jianhua was still calm and reserved. He smiled and hugged Zhou Ziwen, and said, "Brother, you are living a good life in the country. You have grown strong."
Zhou Ziwen responded with a smile: "Brother, you are doing well too."
Zhou Guohua excitedly joked with Zhou Ziwen as soon as he entered the door: "Third brother, you are back, I miss you so much."
Then when he saw little Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan, he immediately walked over, squatted down and teased them: "Hey, these two little guys are so cute, come and let uncle hug them."
Little Yueyue and Xiao Xuanxuan were a bit resigned to it, hiding behind their mother and refusing to come out. (End of chapter)