Abstinence Pei, don't be too sweet when chasing your wife

Chapter 577 Reluctant to leave

Qinglongpo is awakened by the first rays of sunlight in the early morning.

Gu Fanxing, Pei Luonan, Kong Haoyu, and Ling Jiu'er stood at the entrance of the guesthouse, carrying their suitcases, looking at the familiar courtyard, their hearts filled with reluctance.

Under the osmanthus tree in the courtyard, golden petals were scattered everywhere, like a golden carpet. It was where they used to walk and chat together, leaving behind countless warm memories.

The village chief, craftsman Chen, Aunt Zhang, Lin Xiao, Zhou Ming, Su Ya, and many other villagers came to see them off.

The osmanthus-lined path at the village entrance was crowded with people, each with a reluctant smile on their face.

"Fanxing, Luonan, Haoyu, and Jiu'er, have a safe journey!"

The village chief stepped forward and firmly grasped Pei Luonan's hand. "I'm very happy to have worked with you in Qinglongpo during this time, contributing to the preservation of Qingning Kiln. I wish you a safe journey and hope you can come back to visit us when you have time."

"Thank you, village chief, we will."

Pei Luonan nodded, his eyes slightly moist.

Craftsman Chen patted Gu Fanxing on the shoulder: "Girl, when you get to the city, don't forget the kilns of Qinglongpo, and don't forget your old friends like us. If you have any questions about Qingning Kiln in the future, feel free to call me anytime."

"Yes, Master Chen, please take good care of yourself," Gu Fanxing said, her voice choked with emotion.

Aunt Zhang held Gu Fanxing's hand, reluctant to part: "Fanxing, take good care of yourself and Luonan, and let us know you're safe and sound often. Remember to tell me when you've finished the osmanthus cake, and I'll send you some."

Gu Fanxing nodded vigorously: "Aunt Zhang, please take care of yourself. We'll keep in touch."

Lin Xiao, Zhou Ming, and Su Ya also stepped forward to say goodbye.

"Teacher Gu, President Pei, rest assured, we will definitely protect Qingning Kiln and not let you down," Lin Xiao said firmly.

“Yes, we will send you regular museum operation reports so you can stay informed about the Qingning Kiln,” Zhou Ming added.

Pei Luonan took out several small celadon ornaments from the car and distributed them to everyone.

“This was specially made by Master Chen for Fanxing and me. It has the words ‘Qingning Kiln’ engraved on it. I’m giving it to you as a souvenir.”

Everyone took the ornaments and carefully treasured them.

The car slowly started moving, and Gu Fanxing and Pei Luonan rolled down the windows and waved goodbye to everyone.

"goodbye!"

"You must come back!"

The villagers' voices echoed behind me, filled with deep reluctance.

Gu Fanxing watched the familiar scenery outside the window slowly recede: the Osmanthus Path, the Dragon Kiln, the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, the B&B... each place carries their memories.

She recalled the focus she had when she first cleaned pottery shards here, the promise she made with Pei Luonan by the kiln, the joy of celebrating the successful opening of the kiln with the villagers, and the innocent smiles of the children at the study camp... Tears welled up in her eyes.

Pei Luonan held her hand tightly and comforted her softly.

"Don't be sad, we will come back."

He looked out the window, his eyes filled with longing. "Qinglongpo is our second hometown. The people and things here are etched in our hearts."

The car drove away from Qinglongpo, getting farther and farther away, until it finally disappeared at the end of the mountain road.

But the kiln fires, osmanthus blossoms, and the smiles of the villagers in Qinglongpo will forever remain in Gu Fanxing and Pei Luonan's hearts.

After returning to the city, Gu Fanxing and Pei Luonan devoted themselves to compiling the archaeological report.

They compiled their archaeological discoveries, porcelain-making techniques, and intangible cultural heritage experiences in Qinglongpo into a book, working day and night.

Whenever she felt tired, Gu Fanxing would take out the small kiln that Master Chen had given her, stroke the kiln patterns on it, and think of her days in Qinglongpo, which would give her renewed motivation.

At the same time, good news also came from Qinglongpo.

Lin Xiao and his team successfully applied for a national intangible cultural heritage project, and Qingning Kiln became a nationally renowned intangible cultural heritage inheritance base.

The study tour camps are becoming increasingly popular, attracting students from all over the country to experience them.

Cultural and creative products have entered intangible cultural heritage specialty stores in major cities and have even been exported overseas.

The village chief made a special call to Pei Luonan, excitedly saying, "Luonan, all your original plans have come true! Qinglongpo is no longer the remote little mountain village it used to be. We are all living a good life now, and we have to thank you all for this!"

When the news came that Qingning Kiln had become a national intangible cultural heritage base, Pei Luonan was with Gu Fanxing in the city sorting out the last batch of archaeological data.

Pei Luonan told Gu Fanxing the news, and the two of them were genuinely happy.

Sunlight streamed through the blinds and fell on the unfolded ceramic photograph. Gu Fanxing traced the lines of the Song Dynasty intertwined floral pattern with her fingertips, her eyes filled with satisfaction: "I didn't expect Lin Xiao and the others to do so well after we left."

“Yes, our efforts have not been in vain,” Pei Luonan said with a smile. “The story of Qingning Kiln continues, and it will become more and more exciting.”

Three months later, the "Archaeological Report on the Qingning Kiln Site of Song Dynasty Celadon" was officially published, attracting widespread attention from the archaeological and intangible cultural heritage communities. The report recorded the archaeological excavation process, unearthed artifacts, and characteristics of porcelain-making techniques at the Qingning Kiln, providing important reference materials for the study of Southern Song Dynasty celadon kiln sites.

The Provincial Institute of Archaeology held a celebration for them, and Professor Li gave high praise to the report.

"Gu Fanxing and Pei Luonan's work not only brought the Qingning Kiln back to light, but also provided a model that can be learned from for the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, which is worthy of study by all archaeologists."

Gu Fanxing and Pei Luonan were filled with relief when they saw that their efforts had paid off.

Gu Fanxing nestled in Pei Luonan's arms, her eyes sparkling.

The kiln fire in Qinglongpo reflects their figures and also reflects the hope for the future.

This intangible cultural heritage, imbued with love, family affection, and hometown sentiment, will shine forever like the kiln fire and be as fragrant as the osmanthus blossoms, continuing through the long river of time and becoming the most precious cultural imprint.

They knew that the story of Qinglongpo would continue, and that the kiln fire of Qingning Kiln would never be extinguished.

And they will pass on their love for Qinglongpo and their passion for intangible cultural heritage from generation to generation.

Pei Luonan hugged her tightly, resting his chin on the top of her head: "Everything at Qingning Kiln is on track, and you don't have any new archaeological tasks for the time being. What are your plans for the future?"

Looking at Gu Fanxing's focused profile, a thought suddenly came to him—it was time to give her a truly grand wedding.

While working side by side to protect intangible cultural heritage in Qinglongpo, the couple's days are always filled with archaeology, research, and cultural and creative activities. Their simple and hasty wedding in Qinglongpo last time was somewhat imperfect and regrettable.

Pei Luonan felt a pang of guilt as he looked at the smile in Gu Fanxing's eyes.

He always remembered that one night when Gu Fanxing was working overtime, she accidentally came across a video of an island wedding and her eyes were filled with longing: "If I have the chance in the future, I really want to go to a quiet island and spend a few days without having to think about work."

At the time, he was busy connecting with cultural and creative agencies, and he just ruffled her hair and said, "I'll take you there after I'm done with this," but he never managed to keep his promise.

Now, everything at Qingning Kiln is back on track. Lin Xiao and Zhou Ming are now able to handle things on their own, and the village chief and villagers are managing the museum and workshops very well. He finally has enough time and energy to plan another grand and romantic wedding for her.

The idea took root in his heart, and he decided to give her a huge surprise—to hold a grand and romantic island wedding on the island she had always dreamed of, with pristine white sand beaches, azure waters, lush forests, and a cozy chapel…

Next, Pei Luonan began preparations discreetly.

Choosing an island, selecting a wedding dress, ordering wedding rings... everything is proceeding quietly and in an orderly manner.

At this moment, Gu Fanxing was completely unaware that a grand and romantic wedding was waiting for her.