Upon hearing Li Xianghong's words, Wang Xiaoqiang was slightly startled, suddenly remembering the events of the past.

Back then, right here, whenever the two met, Li Xianghong would carry him over.

The scenes from those years are still vivid in his mind. Thinking back on them is endlessly enjoyable.

Now, the scenery here remains unchanged, and the person is still the same, but Li Xianghong has transformed from a simple country woman into a factory director, a successful woman.

However, what's precious is that she still maintains that natural simplicity, and her feelings for him haven't changed a bit.

"What's wrong? Don't you like it when I do this anymore?" Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang hesitant without responding, Li Xianghong's expression slightly altered, feeling somewhat downcast.

"How could that be? I couldn't wish for anything more." Wang Xiaoqiang laughed, "I was recalling the times you carried me then, and you wouldn't believe how happy I am now!"

Indeed, at this moment, Wang Xiaoqiang's heart was full of joy.

As feelings of excitement, happiness, and joy overwhelmed him, the "Light of Joy" inside him grew brighter and larger, becoming as big as a quail's egg within days. It continued to whirl, and with each rotation, its power increased once more...

Li Xianghong heard this and laughed sweetly; she still had feelings for Wang Xiaoqiang, which made her care about his attitude towards her. It's said that feelings are a fusion of spirit and flesh, but as she aged, Li Xianghong now cared more about his heart for her.

Li Xianghong crouched down happily, saying, "Come on, let me see if you've gained any weight."

Wang Xiaoqiang stared at her; under the moonlight, when Li Xianghong crouched down, her posture resembled a gourd with a slender waist. Yet it was a beautiful gourd.

Wang Xiaoqiang involuntarily stepped forward, arriving behind her and reaching out his hands.

Li Xianghong grasped his hands, rose up, and carried him on her back, surprised, "Little Qiang, why do you feel lighter again?"

"Really?" Wang Xiaoqiang replied.

He is now an Immortal, naturally as light as a feather.

"Wow, you've gotten much lighter, Little Qiang, is there something wrong with your body?" Li Xianghong asked worriedly.

Wang Xiaoqiang reassured her, "Relax, I'm fine. In good health..."

Li Xianghong asked, "Really? You're not lying to me?"

Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "Really, I'm now as strong as an ox, full of endless strength, and I very much want to plow the fields now, hehe..."

"Pfft, you just know how to be greedy, have you plowed your own fields well?"

"My land's long been plowed well, haha..."

Wang Xiaoqiang laughed heartily, the "Light of Joy" inside continuously swirling, glowing, expanding, its strength increasing...

"Pfft, bragging again." Li Xianghong murmured softly; she liked Wang Xiaoqiang talking to her like this. Despite Wang Xiaoqiang's current status being incredibly high, causing her to feel somewhat unreachable, she always felt they were growing apart, lacking common language, but as it turned out, Wang Xiaoqiang was still the same person he was, still that rascal she loved, and she preferred his roguish nature.

At this moment, Li Xianghong was the happiest and most blissful; with her beloved man on her back, it felt like carrying everything. She wished she could walk like this forever, carrying her man, to the ends of the world, until the seas dried and the rocks crumbled...

Unfortunately, roads do eventually end.

Finally...

They arrived at the familiar spot.

The depression in the hills remained the same as before.

There wasn't much change; in the hollow, a small grove stood with lush grass. The same small pond remained, still full of water, reflecting clear light under the moon. One could see the small fish swimming at the bottom, vibrant in colors.

This is a natural place, often visited by beasts and hence rarely tread by humans, preserving its pristine state, which itself is something precious.

Li Xianghong set Wang Xiaoqiang down; seeing her sweaty, he said, "Honghong, wash up, this water's so clear and refreshing."

Wang Xiaoqiang pointed at the pond and said.

"Are there leeches?" Li Xianghong walked over to the pond's edge, eyeing it thoughtfully and nervously.

Once bitten by a snake, one fears ropes for ten years; once at the pond on Mantou Mountain, leeches had bitten Li Xianghong. The fear lingered in her heart, deterring her from bathing in ponds for years.

Wang Xiaoqiang heard this and recalled the night when leeches attached to Li Xianghong, asking him to swat them away.

"Don't worry, there aren't any leeches, and anyway, I'm here; if a leech bites, I'll swat it away again, hehe..." Wang Xiaoqiang chuckled mischievously.

"Go on, you're so cheeky," Li Xianghong poked Wang Xiaoqiang's forehead, whom he caught and sniffed her hand, "Ah, how fragrant."

Li Xianghong felt sweet and somewhat anxious, but with this sweaty feeling, it wouldn't be comfortable without washing, so she murmured, "Little Qiang, why don't you go down first and test the waters for me..."

"Alright." Wang Xiaoqiang stripped his clothes and jumped into the pond, exclaiming, "Ah, so cool, so refreshing..."

"Are there any leeches?"

"No, come on down." Wang Xiaoqiang laughed.

Li Xianghong walked behind a tree to use it as cover.

"Honghong, are you still shy with me? Someday you'll have to show yourself to me..." Wang Xiaoqiang chuckled.

"Close your eyes, then I'll come down." Li Xianghong peeked from behind the tree, staring intently at him.

"Alright, I'll close them." Wang Xiaoqiang said, then shut his eyes.

Li Xianghong briskly approached, and just as she got close and was about to enter the water, Wang Xiaoqiang suddenly opened his eyes.

"Ah, you..." Li Xianghong blushed, covering her face, "You're so naughty." She quickly jumped into the water with a splash.

"Hehe, still as pretty as ever," Wang Xiaoqiang chuckled mischievously, as if gaining some great privilege.

"Sure there aren't any leeches?" Li Xianghong remained somewhat anxious.

"Really none, why would I lie to you?" Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Besides, you've checked, I'd find it hard to fool you."

"Leeches sometimes lurk under the water plants and can't be seen with the naked eye," Li Xianghong said with seasoned wisdom.

"Really, then better be careful." Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "Oh, by the way, to avoid leeches biting, you must keep moving..."

"Really?"

"Of course, leeches only latch onto things that are still. If you stay still, they'll find you, but if you move, it's difficult for them to latch onto you..."

"How to move?" Li Xianghong feigned ignorance, facing Wang Xiaoqiang in the pond.

"How to move, come, let me show you..."

"Oh, haha..." Laughter echoed through the quiet night; such scenes shy everything away. The nightingales flew away, crickets burrowed into their nests, and the moon bashfully hid behind the clouds. (To be continued. If you like this piece, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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