Reborn in 1979: I Raised a Fortune with Four Daughters

Chapter 243 Returning Home

As the party drew to a close, Zhao Yuan took Zhao Zhaodi back to the hotel to rest.

The next morning, they set off for Zhaojia Village.

Throughout the journey, Zhao Zhaodi sat quietly by the car window, gazing at the familiar yet slightly unfamiliar scenery outside. Her heart was filled with a mixture of emotions, like a jumbled mess of feelings.

As she looked at the mountains, fields, and streams that she once knew so well, memories flooded her mind like a tide.

She recalled the ridicule, exclusion, and discrimination people had shown her mother during those years, mocking her family for being childless.

Zhao Yuan silently observed the changes in his daughter's expression, knowing full well that she was not at peace with herself at that moment.

So he gently comforted her:

“My child, this is where you were born! Not only that, it's also the hometown where your mother and I grew up. Our family has quite a few businesses here, especially our livestock farming, which produces a considerable amount of money every year! So, when you have time, you should come back and visit more often.”

As the vehicle slowly drove into Zhaojia Village, it was as if an invisible door was being gently pushed open, and a long-sealed memory was about to be revealed once again.

When Zhao Zhaodi saw Zhaojia Village today, she couldn't help but widen her eyes – the village was no longer the same as when her family moved there.

The once narrow and rugged path has now become wide and flat, with many new and beautiful houses standing on both sides of the road, scattered across this land in a well-organized manner.

Zhao Yuan skillfully parked the car steadily at the entrance of the farm, and then got out of the car with Zhao Zhaodi.

At this moment, Yu Hongmei and Li Yong were seen leading a group of people who had been waiting there for a long time.

Over the years, although the scale of pig farms has not expanded further, the slaughter rate has indeed increased significantly compared to the past through continuous improvement of breeding techniques and management methods.

Similarly, a warm and grand welcoming ceremony was held first, with colorful flags fluttering, drums beating, and a lively atmosphere.

Afterwards, Zhao Yuan personally led Zhao Zhaodi on a tour of various important places, starting with the large-scale pig farm.

Upon entering the pig farm, one can hear the sounds of pigs squealing incessantly, and the air is filled with the faint smell of livestock.

Zhao Yuan gave Zhao Zhaodi a detailed introduction to the various pig breeds, breeding methods, and current stock of pigs at the farm. Next, they visited a modern research institute, where many top experts and researchers in the industry were conducting research on innovation and improvement in pig farming technology.

As they walked, Zhao Yuan patiently explained the significant impact of the various research findings on the development of the aquaculture industry.

After the tour, the car slowly started and drove towards the family's yard.

Along the way, a group of innocent children, as if they had discovered a new continent, curiously crowded around.

They blinked their bright, sparkling eyes, staring intently at Zhao Yuan's car, occasionally letting out cheerful laughter.

The children, like little tails, followed the car excitedly, running towards the old house.

Worried about frightening the children, Zhao Yuan deliberately slowed the car down to an extremely slow pace, moving forward as if crawling like a snail.

Along the way, they would occasionally run into some familiar faces from the village. Zhao Yuan would quickly stop the car, greet them warmly with a smile, and take out cigarettes from his pocket to offer them to them.

The villagers were overjoyed to see Zhaoyuan return, and they responded to his greetings warmly with simple and sincere smiles on their faces. They also praised Zhaoyuan for bringing his eldest daughter home.

Finally, the car arrived at the front of the old house.

The door was not locked and could be opened with a gentle push.

Stepping inside, although the furnishings were somewhat simple, everything was neatly arranged and clean.

At this moment, many people in the yard were busy processing a large amount of pig offal, and the work was no different from before.

When everyone saw Zhao Yuan and Zhao Zhaodi arrive, they all stopped what they were doing, greeted them with smiles, and exchanged pleasantries.

Zhao Zhaodi strolled into the room where she used to live, and her eyes were immediately drawn to the paintings on the wall from her childhood.

Although the brushstrokes were immature and the lines were crooked, the paintings were full of childlike innocence and fun, as if they instantly brought her back to that carefree childhood.

Just as she was lost in her memories, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the door. It turned out that the village chief, Zhao Jiandong, had led a group of village officials to Zhao Yuan's house after hearing the news.

"Oh my, Zhaoyuan, you're finally back! This must be Zhaodi, right? Wow, she's really blossomed into a beautiful young lady! By the way, why didn't Fangfang and the others come back with you?"

With a big smile, Zhao Jiandong greeted everyone warmly as soon as he stepped into the courtyard.

"Haha, Uncle, we came back in a hurry this time. We have to rush to Huacheng tomorrow to take care of some business. It's a long way, and it's inconvenient to bring the children along, so we didn't let them come back with us."

Zhao Yuan responded with a cheerful laugh.

"Come here, Zhaodi, quickly call for help."

Zhao Yuan pulled Zhao Zhaodi over and introduced everyone present to her one by one.

Zhao Zhaodi was well-behaved and sensible. Following her father's instructions, she greeted each elder sweetly.

"That won't do. You absolutely have to stay for a meal today! Look at Zhao Di, she hasn't been back for so many years, and you haven't been home for over a year either! I gave the orders a long time ago to prepare good wine and food. No matter what, you have to eat before you leave!"

Zhao Jiandong waved his hand, his attitude very firm.

"Alright, Uncle, then we'll gladly accept your offer! It's our good fortune to be able to eat the meal you've prepared!"

Zhao Yuan nodded happily in agreement.

"Come on, let's go to my house and sit for a while. Look at your yard, it's been turned into a factory now! It's getting bigger and bigger!"

Zhao Jiandong led the way while speaking.

"That's right, Zhaodi! Life in our village is so much better than before! It's all thanks to your dad. He's worked hard for many years and achieved great success. Not only does he live a good life himself, but he also helps to boost the economy of our village! Even though you're now living in Beijing, you must never forget that this is where your roots are! If your hometown needs any help in the future, we'll have to rely on you young people to contribute and support us!"

Zhao Jiandong said earnestly.

Everyone agreed.

"Yes, that's why we brought her back. The children have been away for so long that they don't recognize many people anymore."

Zhao Yuan said.