The drive to the countryside took several hours, and Guiying spent most of the journey watching the scenery outside. As they left the city behind, buildings gradually grew scarcer, and busy roads gave way to quieter streets lined with fields and trees.
He had spent enough time dealing with the Xue family matter that the sudden decrease in noise and activity felt comfortable.
Liuxian had already arranged everything they needed for the three-day trip, including the insect repellent he had insisted they bring because of the mosquitoes around his grandparents' farm.
Guiying had initially thought he was being overly cautious, but the amount of farmland they passed on the way there made him understand why Liuxian had bothered preparing for it.
By the time they reached the countryside, the sun had already begun its descent. The road became narrower as Liuxian drove toward the property, and Guiying could see fields extending in both directions before the house finally came into view.
