Chapter 206 Separation

One of them didn't even think about it that way, and treated it as just a regular favor.

Forget it, let the young people handle their own affairs!

Let them be. When the time is right, they will understand.

Anyway, she genuinely liked Shen Xiuye.

This kind of liking is completely uncomplicated.

Whether you're a sister-in-law or a sister, it doesn't matter.

As long as she can see Shen Xiuye's smiling face every day, she feels warm inside.

Song Lei watched his wife and child walk away, one after the other, and couldn't help but shake his head helplessly.

A smile played on his lips as he gently locked the door from the outside.

Only after confirming that the latch clicked shut did he slowly take a step and follow them out.

I went to Shen Cuifen's house today, and the whole family came.

Zheng Mingyue took Shen Cuifen's hand, and the two walked side by side.

She leaned close to Chen Cuifen's ear, lowered her voice, and said sincerely, "Cuifen, do you have enough money to buy a house? If not, I'll lend you some!"

That day, Song Xiaomei had just collected the money Zhang Kesheng owed her.

The family suddenly felt much better off.

With money in hand, Zheng Mingyue felt more at ease, which gave her the confidence to ask to borrow money.

Shen Cuifen quickly waved her hand, declining repeatedly.

"No, no, no, I'm not planning to buy it yet."

She felt a genuine warmth in her heart, a surge of heat rushing from her chest to her eyes.

We've only known each other for three or four days, yet I'm already so open and considerate of her.

She kept Zheng Mingyue's kindness in her heart.

Zheng Mingyue pursed her lips, her eyebrows drooping slightly.

"Alright, if you ever need money in the future, don't hesitate to ask me!"

She was actually hoping that Shen Cuifen would agree.

That way they can live close by and see each other all the time.

Every morning, we would pack up our stall together and carry shoe boxes to the morning market.

We pack up our stalls and head home together in the evening. There's someone to chat and laugh with on the way, so I'm no longer alone.

The two changed the subject and started talking about other things.

They chatted enthusiastically about everyday matters, from family and household chores to cooking and cleaning.

Laughter filled the air, attracting the attention of even passing children who turned around to look at them curiously.

The alley is too narrow.

The two houses were so close together that only one person could barely pass through the middle.

Large trucks simply cannot get in.

The wheels got stuck as soon as they touched the stone bollard at the intersection.

Everyone had no choice but to get off at the alley entrance.

Carrying their belongings, they lined up and walked in.

My feet clattered on the uneven flagstones.

Before they even reached the alley entrance, Shen Zhongshun suddenly jumped three feet high.

He stretched out his arm, pointing straight at a blue truck in front of him.

"Brother Wenhua! That car... is it yours?"

Song Wenhua shook his head, a gentle smile on his face.

"It's not mine, it belongs to my workplace."

He paused, then added.

"Our workplace is in the provincial capital, and this car is provided by the government. It cannot be used for personal purposes under normal circumstances."

My workplace is in the provincial capital.

A few days ago, Song Lei called and said not to bring anything back, as the house has everything it needs.

But Song Wenhua's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.

He knew something must have happened at home, otherwise they wouldn't be so suddenly being so polite.

Luckily, things are relatively quiet at work lately, with not much work to do.

The leader noticed that he was restless all day and his eyes were darting around, so he asked him what was wrong.

After hearing the reason, the leader granted him ten days of leave without saying a word, and even allowed him to drive the company car back to visit his family.

Shen Zhongshun's eyes were glued to the car, staring at the blue truck from left to right.

His mouth was slightly open, his eyes were shining, and he was practically drooling. He said with a face full of admiration, "Brother Wenhua, you're so awesome! Even the company car is so cool! It's so shiny and bright, a hundred times better than my dad's beat-up tricycle!"

The alley leading to Zheng Mingyue's house is a through alley, with passages in both directions.

Shen Zhongshun and his group came in from the other end today and didn't see the car at all.

Song Wenhua smiled憨憨地, revealing a set of clean, even teeth.

He reached out and gently patted Shen Zhongshun's head.

"If you join the army in the future, you can do the same."

"The army not only teaches you how to fight, but also how to cook, drive, and everything else! They even teach you how to sew clothes and fix radios—those are real skills!"

Shen Zhongshun's eyes lit up as he listened, his pupils gleaming with admiration.

He clenched his little fists, silently making plans in his mind.

Grow up quickly, so you can be like Brother Wenhua!

Oh, and we should be like our little uncle!

My uncle has been in the army for several years.

He never likes to come home when he comes back. He has a cold face, doesn't say much, and just sits in the corner of the main room smoking.

Shen Zhongshun didn't know much about him, only that he had fought in battles and made meritorious contributions.

But whenever he saw Song Wenhua, he felt that his uncle must be the same kind of person.

Tough, reliable, and admirable!

"When I grow up, I will definitely join the army!"

Shen Zhongshun tilted his little face up, staring intently at Song Wenhua.

The wind blew a few strands of hair across his forehead, making his youthful face look even more stubborn.

Shen Cuifen couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, fine lines appearing at the corners of her eyes.

"Okay, okay, Mom will support you the most! But I've heard that being a new recruit is tough. They have to run five kilometers every day, hold a horse stance for half an hour, and finish their meals in ten minutes..."

She deliberately dragged out her words and blinked like she was teasing a child.

"Don't cry then, okay? If you miss home at night, there'll be no one to wipe your tears."

Shen Zhongshun turned his head, his neck straight and his chin held high.

"I've had surgery on my stomach, how could I be scared to tears by this little bit of pain?"

He lifted the corner of his shirt, revealing a light-colored scar on his abdomen.

"Mom, don't underestimate me! I don't even cry out in pain, and I don't shed a tear even when I bleed!"

Everyone burst into laughter at these words.

Song Lei laughed so hard he almost choked on his cigarette. Shen Xiuye ​​wiped her eyes and shook her head, saying, "This kid has quite the nerve!"

Even the usually taciturn Song Wenhua couldn't hold back.

Song Wenhua chuckled and shook his head with a smile.

He then turned around and walked over, deftly lifting the canvas cover on the back of the truck.

The metal hooks jingled, and dust danced in the sunlight.

He carried the luggage upstairs piece by piece.

A cotton quilt, a washbasin, a medicine box, and pancakes wrapped in oil paper.

There was also the small tin box that Shen Zhongshun couldn't bear to throw away.

Everything was arranged neatly and securely by him.

This car can seat a maximum of two people in the front seat.

Originally, everyone had discussed having the two children who had just undergone surgery sit in the front.

After all, it's less bumpy and more comfortable.

But Song Lei had no sense of direction at all; he couldn't even tell which way was which.

This was Shen Zhongshun's first time in the city, and he was unfamiliar with the roads.

They couldn't even explain which way the main gate of the county town faced.

Shen Xiuye ​​had been here a few times, but she couldn't explain the exact directions.

All I remember is, "After crossing the bridge, turn left, and you'll see a tofu vendor; you'll be there soon."

After much discussion, they decided to have Shen Cuifen and Shen Zhongshun sit in the front.

Shen Cuifen has a strong sense of direction and a good memory.

When we were little, she always led the way to the market, so this decision was the safest one.

As soon as he got on the bus, Shen Zhongshun was so excited that he wanted to stick his head to the window.

I was admitted to the hospital that day because I was in terrible stomach pain and sweating profusely.

He looked as wilted as a frostbitten vegetable, and couldn't even see what was on the roadside.

"Mom! Look at that building! It's so tall it practically touches the sky!"

He suddenly pointed to a row of gray-white family buildings on the side of the road.