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On the train, through the window, the scenery on both sides of the railway rushed past.

He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie sat on the sleeper berth, looking at the trees outside and talking quietly.

It was quite a coincidence that He Tiantian ran into Zhang Runan, who was attending a labor conference.

"Aunt Zhang, I didn't expect to run into you here again." He Tiantian saw Zhang Runan next door when she went to the restroom.

Zhang Runan was also very happy to see that it was He Tiantian.

She and He Tiantian went from strangers to becoming closer through Niu Dajun and Qi Xiaoyan. Now, thanks to He Tiantian, they have found their elders who had been separated for decades.

"Sweetie, did you get on the bus from Nanshi?" Zhang Runan held onto He Tiantian's hand tightly. Oh my, such a nice girl, how come she didn't take a liking to her son?

Because of her son, Zhang Runan also got to know He Tiantian's parents.

Whether it's family background or appearance, they're a perfect match!

Unfortunately, He Tiantian is already engaged and has no feelings for her son.

"Yes! I had some business to attend to back in my hometown," He Tiantian said with a light laugh. "As for you, you must have gone to an awards ceremony again, right?"

Zhang Runan is also a talented person. He is very skilled in all kinds of tractor technology, so he is a model worker in the factory every year and also represents the workers of Huai City to attend the meeting in Yanjing.

"Yes, it's all thanks to the leaders' consideration," Zhang Runan said with a smile. "Are you alone? Where are your parents?"

"My father went home first, and I'm going back with my boyfriend to visit my parents this time," He Tiantian said with a smile. Just then, Huo Yingjie came out and said, "Brother Yingjie, come here."

Huo Yingjie smiled and walked over.

"Sweetie, did you run into an elder you know?" Huo Yingjie asked softly, his manner gentle and refined.

"Yes, this is Captain Qi's mother, Zhang Runan, a national model worker," He Tiantian introduced. "Aunt Zhang, this is my boyfriend, Huo Yingjie."

The moment Huo Yingjie appeared, Zhang Runan knew that her son had no hope left.

Huo Yingjie's demeanor, appearance, and childhood sweetheart relationship with He Tiantian are all qualities that his son cannot match.

However, the son, in order to pursue He Tiantian and wait for her, delayed getting married.

When she got home, Zhang Runan insisted that her son meet Huo Yingjie to make him give up completely.

"Hello, you're truly impressive, a woman who's just as capable as any man," Huo Yingjie praised, extending his right hand.

Zhang Runan smiled and said, "You flatter me! You are a talented young man with a handsome appearance. It's a pleasure to meet you. When are you getting married? Please send me an invitation. I will definitely attend your wedding."

He Tiantian blushed, looking a little embarrassed.

Huo Yingjie laughed heartily and said, "Definitely, definitely!"

"Alright, you guys go back and rest first. Standing like this must be tiring," Zhang Runan said. After all, this was a walkway, and standing here would inconvenience people passing by. Besides, there were other people in their small private room, so it wasn't appropriate to invite He Tiantian in to sit down.

“Alright, let’s get together again when we get to Huai City,” He Tiantian said politely, then led Huo Yingjie back to their seats.

When it was time to eat, He Tiantian brought over some scallion pancakes she had made herself.

Zhang Runan also gave He Tiantian a few eggs, showing great friendliness and courtesy.

If you're traveling alone by train, the journey can feel incredibly long. But now, with Huo Yingjie by my side, I can sleep soundly when I'm tired; and when I wake up, the two young people whisper sweet nothings about their feelings and funny stories.

The train stopped in Nanshi. Before getting off the train, Zhang Runan said, "Tiantian, why don't you come to my house for a while? After you have a meal, I'll find a car to take you back to Qijia Village."

He Tiantian knew that Zhang Runan was just being polite and didn't take it seriously. She smiled and said, "I won't go for now, Aunt Zhang. You must be tired. Go home and rest."

"Okay, be careful, come visit me at home when you have time," Zhang Runan said politely, then got out of the car.

However, after returning home, Zhang Runan will definitely arrange for her son to go to Qijia Village to meet He Tiantian's boyfriend and make him give up.

The sooner she gives up, the sooner she can start a new relationship, get married and have children, and she can hold her grandchildren sooner.

After seeing Zhang Runan off, He Tiantian was happy and said, "It'll be soon. In two more hours, we'll be in Taoyuan County."

"Okay." Huo Yingjie smiled. "I can't wait either."

Many people got off at Huai City.

He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie's passengers in that small room all got off, leaving only the two of them.

When there were only two of them, the surrounding atmosphere turned pink.

Huo Yingjie would kiss He Tiantian's face from time to time, and He Tiantian would reciprocate by kissing Huo Yingjie's nose.

And so, you kiss me, I kiss you.

The two became passionate, and feelings began to stir between them.

"Hot soup, hot dishes, rice..." Lunchtime has arrived, and the food cart is here.

He Tiantian quickly pushed Huo Yingjie away, her face flushed, and said, "I'm hungry."

"I'm even hungrier!" Huo Yingjie stared at He Tiantian's blushing face and said these explicit words of love.

At this moment, Huo Yingjie's burning desire and longing in his eyes revealed that this hunger was not the same as the hunger he had in the past.

He Tiantian didn't dare to look up at Huo Yingjie, worried that she would lose herself in Huo Yingjie's burning gaze.

"I'm really hungry," He Tiantian muttered. Just then, her stomach rumbled, so she got up, grabbed her lunchbox, and went to buy some hot soup.

Huo Yingjie couldn't eat the "meat," he could only drink the soup.

Since they had run out of dry rations, He Tiantian bought vegetables, rice, and egg drop soup.

After we finished eating, washed our lunchboxes, and packed our things, it was already one o'clock.

The train was delayed today, and by the time they got off, it was already 2:30 pm.

He Tiantian carried a crossbody bag and some odds and ends in her hand, while the large package, weighing over a hundred pounds, was on Huo Yingjie's body.

At first, He Tiantian was worried that Huo Yingjie wouldn't be able to carry it, but Huo Yingjie could lift it with one hand, so she let him carry it.

He Tiantian frequently traveled between the county town and Qijia Village. She directly hired an oxcart, the same one that Niu Lili had introduced to her, and the one that Huo Yingjie had introduced to her.

Upon seeing He Tiantian and Huo Yingjie, Old Man Liu said, "Sweetie, your boyfriend has come to see you again."

"Mmm," He Tiantian said with a smile, "Grandpa Liu, I can't wait to go home. When can we leave?"

"We'll be leaving soon." Old Liu smiled, finished his large bowl of tea, picked up his whip, and walked to the oxcart.

Once on the oxcart, Old Liu cracked his whip.

Because the roads have been improved, oxcarts are much faster than before.

"Grandpa Liu, you drive your oxcart well. Now that the road is repaired, how long does it take to travel between Qijia Village and the county town?" He Tiantian asked, chatting with people one sentence at a time.

Old Liu was bored while driving the cart and knew the road well. Seeing He Tiantian chatting with him, he said with a smile, "I know the road very well, and my oxcart is quite sturdy and light. It will take less than two hours to get to your Qijia Village."