Tired of the flashing neon lights of urban office buildings, Chen Lu resolutely quit her high-paying job and returned to her hometown of Qingxi Village in the mountains of western Zhejiang for many years, determined to transform the old house left by her ancestors into a B&B "Xishanyu".
From bargaining with craftsmen when renovating an old house, to going to the back mountain to pick seasonal wild vegetables in the early morning, from receiving tourists from all over the world and listening to their stories, to dealing with sudden heavy rains that washed out mountain roads and left B&Bs deserted, Chen Lu slowly regained the rhythm of her life in a day full of excitement and fireworks.
The unexpected visit of my friend Wang Shiting adds a different color to this rural life. Wang Shiting, a former hotel manager, was puzzled by Chen Lu's choice at first, but while helping to manage the B&B and interacting with the villagers, she was gradually moved by the tranquility and warmth of Qingxi Village. One of them understands rural people, and the other is good at business management. From bickering to tacit partnership, they not only gradually made "Xishan dialect" famous, but also redefined their own "longing for life" among the green mountains and green waters.
There is no grand plot in the book, but the details of rural life are hidden in the book: the wild cherry blossoms on the mountains in spring, the chirping of cicadas in the yard on summer nights, the laughter on the field in the autumn sun, the warmth of making tea around the stove in winter, as well as the growth and friendship that Chen Lu and Wang Shiting gained from running a B&B, as well as the most simple connection between people and the countryside.
