Chapter 544

Willow's admission to Unicorn University heralds a cascade of positive developments for Five Gate Village. First, electricity finally reached the village. The moment the light flickered on in their home, Jason and Ivy erupted into excited cheers. Even Willow couldn’t help but stare at the dim, golden glow in a daze. The entire Five Gate Village was swept up in joy and celebration. The laughter and shouts of children echoed from afar. For the first time, Willow truly realized that the tide of change had arrived—their country, their lives, were about to get better and better. With electricity now available, installing telephones soon became the next priority. Due to the special status of Green Mountain Workshop, Five Gate Village was granted an exception—two telephone lines. One was installed in the village production brigade, and the other in Green Mountain Workshop itself. Yet, to Willow’s disappointment, the first call she made from Five Gate Village didn’t bring the voice she longed