The military vehicle was at least half again as fast as the public bus. Leaving Wancheng at 3:30 p.m., they were back in Gongdao Village a little after 5:00.
They had already written to confirm the date of their return, and from the airport, Tang Qingyun and Tang Haocheng had called the village again to announce they were coming back from Wancheng. As a result, when the vehicles slowly drove into the village and finally stopped in front of Grandpa Mo's gate, both sides of the road were already lined with welcoming villagers. The moment Xiao Man pushed open her door and stepped out, she heard countless voices crying out in delight, "Xiao Man! Xiao Man!"
"Xiao Man is finally back!"
"Xiao Man's gotten taller! And even prettier!"
"That city water must be good for you! Look at Xiao Man, so fair and delicate. She looks so radiant and full of life!"
"That's so true! No wonder all the girls want to marry into the cities. Everything is better there!"
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