Chen Hao's hometown was a small mountain village at the southernmost end of Dongchuan City, called Chen Family Village.
As soon as they entered Chen Family Village, the road grew narrow and uneven, but the scenery along the way was something they could never see in a big city.
Looking at the basin below the mountains, surrounded by greenery, with the occasional mountain home half-hidden in drifting mist, Liu Yan couldn't help exclaiming, "Wow, it's so beautiful! I never knew your hometown was this pretty."
Chen Hao had grown up in the mountains, so naturally, he wasn't as easily impressed as Liu Yan.
As they drew closer to home, Chen Hao recognized quite a few people along the road.
"Sir, finished your work?"
The old man leading an ox cart recognized Chen Hao at once, too. "Oh, it's Hao! Back for New Year, are you? You've really made something of yourself, driving a car and all."
"Mouse?" Liu Yan burst out laughing beside him. "Don't tell me that's your childhood nickname! Haha, that's hilarious."
Chen Hao hurriedly explained, "He said Hao, as in Chen Hao, not the word for a mouse that cats chase."
"As far as I'm concerned, there's no difference. Haha..." Liu Yan laughed even harder.
"Stop laughing. Keep it up, and I'll have my way with you right here. Try me," Chen Hao threatened.
"I don't believe you. Come on, then!" Liu Yan teased.
As they bantered, they soon arrived outside his home.
But as soon as the car stopped, Chen Hao saw several vehicles parked outside his house, with quite a few people gathered by the roadside to watch the commotion.
His heart lurched. Had something happened at home?
He hurriedly took Liu Yan's hand and strode toward the house. As they passed a van parked