Several old gentlemen finally saw with their own eyes the extent to which Xiao Jinli was liked in Xiao Family Village.
Before they arrived home, the villagers had heard that Xiao Jinli was returning, and all of them came to greet her with snacks that she liked.
"Jinli, you're back. Auntie knew you were coming back today, so I made your favorite Tang Ciba this morning. Here, eat some while it's still fresh."
As she spoke, she handed Xiao Jinli a bag filled with the glutinous rice cakes.
"Jinli, these are the beef meatballs Auntie made this morning with our own cattle. They are delicious."
"Jinli..."
All of them were gathered around Jinli.
"Jinli, you've grown taller and prettier in these two months."
"Yes, our Jinli is getting prettier. They say girls change a lot when they become eighteen, and they just get prettier."
"Jinli, our village's vegetables are about to go on sale, and everyone was waiting for your return."
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