Arriving earlier than the temporary workers we hired was my cousin Zhu Lingqi, his girlfriend Minmin, and Minmin's parents.
For those working on the farm, coming too late can be exhausting because of the heat, but for those on vacation, most people like to sleep in before heading out.
There are a few, like them, who arrive in Yunqiao Village so early, but not many.
After all, it's still early in the morning, unless you're in a hurry to buy groceries and return to the city, it's not really an ideal time to buy now, is it?
Everything's fresh, from vegetables to tofu, but leave them out too long, and they'll spoil easily.
Zhu Lingqi drove his old car with the whole family straight to the guesthouse.
Throughout the drive, Minmin and her parents couldn't help but roll down the windows, enjoying the distant, hazy mountain views with a look of contentment.
They turned their gaze to their future son-in-law.
