Chapter 12 Going to the Countryside

Yun Xiulan hugged Ning Xiyue, wiped her tears, and forcefully shoved the wallet in her hand into Ning Xiyue's hand. She said with a fierce face, "Take it. It's your money. I don't care. These bills are what mom should give you. Just take them."

"Thank you, Mom."

Ning Xiyue sniffed, with a faint smile on her face, she put the wallet away and said no more. She would just send more things back and show more respect to the two elders in the future. This couple would be her parents now.

After Ning Xiyue took the money, Yun Xiulan smiled and continued to chatter.

"After you go to the countryside, you must be careful about finding a partner. What will you do if you find someone like Zhang Yuan? If you really want to find a partner, write a letter to your parents and ask your second brother to keep an eye on it, okay? Don't open up to others easily, be more careful in everything, and don't be sold out and help count money like before."

"Show your aggressive temper as a child. Good people are often bullied. If you act like someone you are not easy to mess with from the beginning, others will not bully you easily. Don't care what others say. Just live a good life. If things really don't work out, find your second brother and let him solve it. My daughter, your greatest wish is that you are safe..."

At the end, both mother and daughter burst into tears and hugged each other.

Ning Xiyue wiped her tears and said in a hoarse voice, "Mom, don't worry, I will be safe. I will write back when I am settled there. You and Dad should also take care of yourselves. Eat when you need to, and don't think of saving it for us. I won't starve or be bullied in the countryside. Your daughter is smart."

"Yeah." Yun Xiulan knew her daughter was smart, but she was still worried: "I think the brick you used to hit Zhang Yuan last time is very suitable for you. Remember to take it with you for self-defense when you leave."

"Okay." Ning Xiyue responded with a smile when she heard this. She might be the only one whose family asked her to bring bricks when she went to the countryside.

Yun Xiulan saw her old man wandering around the door for a few times, so she said no more and spent some time with the child's father.

"Okay, you clean up first, mom is going to go out first."

As soon as Yun Xiulan left, Ning Hai came in, took out a box from his pocket, looked at the door, and then half-closed the door, ran to Ning Xiyue like a thief, stuffed the box into her arms, and whispered:

"My daughter, put the box away quickly and don't let your mother see it. Inside is the thirty yuan of private money that Dad secretly saved. You can use it. There is also a watch that Dad exchanged for at the factory. It is a newly produced Plum Blossom watch. It is convenient for you to take it with you to the countryside to check the time."

"Okay, Dad is leaving." Ning Hai handed over the things and said, and ran out without waiting for Ning Xiyue's reaction. When he reached the door, he poked his head in and specifically reminded her: "Don't let your mother know about the money, so that Dad can continue to save some for you."

"Okay." Ning Xiyue smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad. When I go to the countryside to earn work points, I will definitely give you some pocket money. Don't tell Mom."

Ning Hai knew the hardships of working in the countryside, and he was lucky to have enough food to eat, but his daughter's kindness still made him very happy. "Then Dad will wait for my daughter to give me pocket money."

"Um."

Ning Hai left with a smile on his face. Ning Xiyue could vaguely hear Yun Xiulan asking curiously in the living room why he was so happy, but Ning Hai just laughed it off.

Ning Xiyue took out the watch and tried it on. It was small and exquisite, and fit perfectly on her wrist. She could tell at a glance that it was specially chosen for her by Ning's father, who even adjusted the strap.

Seeing the stacks of banknotes at the bottom of the box, the thirty yuan was all saved up by a cent. She didn't know how long Ning's father had saved it, and now he gave it all to her. Ning Xiyue's eyes were filled with mist, and she was really moved by Ning's father.

If she is not filial to her parents in the future, it will be unforgivable and she will be struck by lightning.

Ning Xiyue took off the watch and put it into the system backpack together with other valuables. She only took out half of the money given by Ning's father and left it outside in case of emergency.

After packing almost everything, Ning Xiyue thought that the college entrance examination would be resumed in two years. Books would be hard to buy then, so she had to bring all her high school textbooks with her. She could also review them from time to time when she had free time.

Thinking of this, Ning Xiyue hurriedly put all of the original owner's high school textbooks and notes into the system backpack. After thinking for a while, she put the junior high school ones in as well before she lay down on the bed with peace of mind and went to sleep.

At 4:30 the next morning, Ning Xiyue was pulled out of bed by Yun Xiulan and was cleaned up.

Then the whole family hurried out carrying large and small bags to send Ning Xiyue to the city's train station.

There were many educated youth who had also gone to the countryside in the train station, bidding farewell to their families.

The same was true for Ning Xiyue. It was mainly Yun Xiulan who talked and Ning Xiyue who listened.

Yun Xiulan took off the small cloth bag and military water bottle hanging on her body and hung them on Ning Xiyue.

"There are dry food in here, and there are ten boiled eggs. Eat them when you are hungry in the car. There is sugar water in the kettle for you, and there is also a small bag of white sugar in the bag. It is hot in summer, so you should drink more water. But when you put the sugar, please stay away from people."

"Yeah." Ning Xiyue listened to Yun Xiulan's words obediently.

"When you get there, remember to write a letter home, and also write a letter to your eldest brother, giving him your detailed address so he can mail things to you. Also, thank your brother's comrade-in-arms. He was the one who sent you to the hospital when you got your head injured. You should thank him."

"good."

Ning Hai, who had been paying attention to the movement of the train, shouted, "Yueyue, the train is coming, pick up your things."

After the train stopped, Ning Xiyue picked up all her things, carrying a quilt on her back, and stepped onto the train: "Mom and Dad, I'm leaving first. Take care of yourselves. I'll take a leave to go home during the New Year."

Ning Hai waved his hand: "Okay, be careful."

Yun Xiulan burst into tears the moment she saw her daughter boarding the train, and she leaned on Ning Hai's shoulder and wiped her tears.

Ning Xiyue found her seat, which happened to be a window seat. After sitting down, she put her package away and put on the watch given by her father.

Seeing that her parents were still standing outside, Ning Xiyue opened the car window and waved to her father with the hand wearing the watch.

"Mom and Dad, you can go back. Don't worry about me. I can take care of myself."

When Ning's parents saw where their daughter was, they moved over and chatted for a while through the window until the train slowly started.

Seeing her parents walking away outside the window, Yunmu cried in Ning's father's arms. Ning's father also took off his glasses and wiped his tears. Ning Xiyue closed the car window, her nose felt sore, and she rubbed her sore eyes.

A mother worries when her son is away from home.

Before, she was an orphan and didn’t understand this sentence. Now, she finally understands the meaning of this sentence. From now on, she is no longer an unloved child. She is also a child who has family members who care for her and parents who love her.

Ning Xiyue calmed down and looked around. Except for a few empty seats in her row, all other seats in the carriage were occupied.

Although this train was not a special train for educated youth, some of the passengers on it were educated youth. Especially at this stop, there were a lot of educated youth getting on.

The carriage that Ning Xiyue was sitting in was filled with educated youth.

Most people are in low spirits and full of fear for the future. After so many years of implementing the policy of going to the countryside, everyone knows what it is like to go to the countryside, and has long lost the passion that the first batch of educated youth had.

Therefore, not many people talk in the carriage and it is relatively quiet, which is suitable for catching up on sleep.