"That didn’t happen."

Mrs. Yan spoke to Anning with suppressed anger, "You don’t want to get married, we haven’t forced you, we just want you to come home for a visit. I only criticized you a little, and now you won’t even come home."

Anning waved her hand, "You go back first, I’ll visit when I have time."

Mrs. Yan wanted to say more, but Anning laughed and said, "How about I ask my sister-in-law to post about my brother online?"

Mrs. Yan was shocked, "Alright, you do your work, remember to come home when you can."

"Okay."

Anning seemed quite obedient, "I’ll come home once I’ve finished my tasks."

Mrs. Yan felt relieved upon hearing this.

After all, she always thought Anning was very obedient and well-behaved.

Watching Mrs. Yan leave in the car, Anning smiled, picked up the box, and was about to head back when she bumped into He Hao. Seeing Anning with a big box, He Hao quickly went over to help.

"Second sister-in-law, what are you up to?"

Anning handed the box to He Hao, "I just applied for a break from school, planning to move these things home."

"Let me help you."

He Hao carried the box while talking to Anning, "Second sister-in-law, since you’ve applied for a break, doesn’t that mean second brother won’t be at school either? He’ll probably apply for a break too."

Anning nodded, "He won’t apply for a break for now, but he’ll finish his coursework ahead of time. He’s already spoken to the teacher, will take the graduation exam next semester, then do the thesis defense, and will have his diploma in a little more than a month."

"Wow."

He Hao was really surprised, "Second brother is truly remarkable."

Anning laughed and pointed the way for He Hao.

He Hao helped her to the residential area, placing Anning’s box in the elevator of her building, "Get the box inside once you take the elevator up. I won’t go further, I have something to attend to; I’m leaving now."

Anning didn’t ask him to stay, "Take care."

She moved the box inside, then went to the balcony to check some vegetables she had planted.

Anning cut some vegetables and cooked a bowl of noodles. While eating, she video-called Xiao Yuan.

"I’m planning to go to Fengtai Village tomorrow, how’s your project going?"

Xiao Yuan put the book aside, "The blueprints have been approved, the remaining issue is construction. Lao Si has been helping me these days. We’ve contacted the construction team, and the stones and lumber needed for landscaping have been shipped. I need to supervise the construction... I called Sister Shi yesterday, and she said she would keep some turf and greenery for me. If this project is successful, it’ll definitely enhance Yinong’s reputation."

Anning nodded, "Then you’ll need to work a bit harder these days. My sister mentioned that some vegetables are ready for harvest. Li Hai found a friend’s hotel, and since the vegetable yield is low now, we can only supply one hotel."

"Having produce is good news; our investments have been substantial, and without output, life would be tight."

Xiao Yuan smiled, "Once I finish with the Zheng Family’s project, I’ll return. You go first and help Sister Shi, let’s lay a strong foundation."

Anning responded affirmatively.

"Don’t work too hard, take care of your health."

She reminded Xiao Yuan before hanging up the call, then quickly finished the noodles, washed the bowl, and took out her phone to book the tickets for tomorrow.

Just as Anning finished booking the tickets, Li Hai called.

"Hey sis, great news!"

Anning moved the phone away a bit, "What news?"

Li Hai sounded extremely excited, "You gave Growth Liquid No.1 to Sister Shi earlier, she used it to cultivate some grass and shrubs, and guess what? With Growth Liquid No.1, both grass and shrubs grew rapidly. Sister Shi tested in several locations along Fengtai Village’s river beach, and the plants thrived even in sand. She’s tested multiple spots—no issues at all. I’ve quickly made connections to report this, and now the Capital knows. A research team has been dispatched to Fengtai Village... If this works out, sis, not to mention anything else, we’ll practically have an immunity from interference, no one would dare mess with our business."

Anning laughed at the good news, "That’s great news."

She chatted briefly with Li Hai before hanging up.

Anning sat on the floor, pondering why Mrs. Yan had looked for her.

Mrs. Yan never comes to school without a reason; there must be a reason behind it.

She went to her bedroom, opened her computer, and started researching.

An Xin suddenly popped up angrily, "Ningning, why don’t you ask me? I know what the Yan Family is up to."

"Go ahead."

Anning closed the computer.

"The Yang Family in the Capital has a boy who’s a bit introverted, seems there’s an issue with his fate or something, he’s been having troubles recently. They consulted a master who said a joy-bringing marriage was needed; an ordinary girl wouldn’t do, she needs good background, excellent character, and matching birth chart. After searching for days, they settled on you. Mrs. Yang contacted your mom; your dad and mom want to connect with the Yang Family, so they’re trying to trick you into going for a match."

An Xin relayed all she had found out in one breath.

Anning was left with nothing but a chuckle.

She thought it seemed odd for Mrs. Yan, who would never act without interest, to approach her suddenly.

Anning sighed, "What a hassle."

"If you marry Xiao Yuan, they couldn’t do anything. As a married woman, the Yang Family definitely wouldn’t consider you for joy-bringing marriage anymore."

An Xin suggested.

Anning spread her hands, "I’m not eligible age-wise."

Exactly, Anning started school early, skipped grades, and although she’s in her sophomore year, she’s only just old enough for an ID. In terms of marriage, she’s not old enough.

An Xin sighed, "How come you’re still so young, honestly."

Anning stood up to start packing, "I managed to fool Mrs. Yan into leaving, tomorrow I’ll hurry to my sister, so the Yan Family stops pestering me. By the way, make sure to erase my whereabouts, so the Yan Family can’t find me in the short term."

An Xin immediately agreed.

Early the next morning, Anning packed her things and headed for Y County.

She took the train to the city, initially planning to take a taxi from there to Fengtai Village. However, Xiao Yuan learned she was in the city and called Xiao Chang to accompany Anning back.

Xiao Chang just graduated from his master’s program this year, and he’s not planning to pursue further studies; he’s considering returning to Y County to take civil service exams.

Having got his diploma, he plans to go home, study, and prepare for exams, coincidentally accompanying Anning on the way back.

Xiao Yuan gave Anning Xiao Chang’s phone number, and Anning was about to call him when Xiao Chang called her.

"Is this Miss Yan? Where are you... okay, I’m on my way."

Not long after Anning hung up, she saw a tall, strong, and slightly dark-skinned man running toward her, dragging a suitcase.

The weather was already quite warm, and the man had beads of sweat on his forehead from the run.

Running up to Anning, he panted and asked, "Is this Miss Yan?"

Anning nodded, "Hello, big brother."

"Good, good."

Xiao Chang laughed; his smile seemed a bit naive. He reached for Anning’s luggage, "Here, let me carry that, follow me."

One of Xiao Chang’s classmates was also going to Y County, and since the classmate drove a car, they conveniently gave rides to him and Anning.

He helped Anning into the car, thoughtfully handed her a bottle of water.

Anning thanked him, took a sip, then started discussing Xiao Chang’s plans for the national exam.

Xiao Chang expressed his desire for a stable life, not wanting to be too far from home. As the eldest son, caring for the elderly is his responsibility, so he needs to stay nearby to assist when needed.

"Your thinking makes sense, big brother."

Anning smiled, "Y County will develop well in the future, staying in Y County will allow you to make achievements."

Actually, Anning was thinking of something else.

She fully supported Xiao Chang staying in Y County.

Y County is a place with abundant talents, and Anning has thoroughly examined the local geology, finding the county stable despite the mountains. The historical records show no natural disasters—earthquakes, droughts, or floods—have happened in hundreds of years.

Truly, Y County is an excellent place.

Anning felt there was some underlying tension in the world, as if something was brewing. She chose Y County after calculating prophecies herself. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have encouraged Si Linna to return and start a business or urgently cooperated with Li Hai to integrate the villages around Fengtai Village.