Song Beifeng didn't take Zhou Yuting's two sentences to heart, after all, he had been in contact with Su Li quite a bit recently.

He knew very well that Su Li was a person who had strong likes and dislikes, a point that Gou Sheng had also mentioned. He also knew that the factory didn't charge them for costs if they produced less than 500 pieces, which showed that Su Li had a broad perspective.

"Yuting, friendship is reciprocal. Maybe your personalities aren't suited to be friends."

Zhou Yuting nodded, then said dejectedly, "Maybe!"

Su Li used to think that Song Beifeng was just a bit of a chatterbox, but she didn't expect him to be so promiscuous now.

"Comrade Song, my friend is still waiting for me outside, I'll be going now."

Song Beifeng nodded.

After lunch, Chen Shengsheng, who had originally planned to stay here for half a month, had to go back the next day. Su Li couldn't let her go, so she took her to buy train tickets.

The next morning, Su Li got up very early and made her dumplings and meat patties.

Su Li packed the food into a lunchbox, handed it to Chen Shengnan, and said, "Eat these on the way."

As she spoke, she took out a bottle of spiritual spring water and a bag of fruit, saying to Chen Shengnan, "Shengnan, this bottle contains a medicinal liquid that I had an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor concoct. Whether you are sick or injured, this liquid can save your life. Please keep it safe. Also, take this fruit with you when you get home. If you encounter any unhappy things, remember to write to me."

Chen Shengnan hugged Su Li; "Li, thank you, it's so good to have you."

Chen Shengnan boarded the train, feeling somewhat uneasy. She wondered if Ye He was in Huashi at the moment, just as A Li had said.

She was in a daze the whole way until midnight when she heard a loud shout: "What are you doing?"

Chen Shengnan woke up instantly and opened her eyes, only to see a panicked man whose hand had just been pulled away from her package.

She noticed that the package had been ripped open.

So I quickly checked and found that the dozen or so yuan inside was gone.

She had put all her other money in the inside pockets of her clothes, and only a dozen or so yuan in her bag to keep for the journey.

I never expected that even this would attract the attention of thieves.

Standing in front of me was a man in military uniform. He had striking features and a sharp gaze, making him someone not to be trifled with.

He turned to Chen Shengnan and said, "I just saw her going through your bag. Can you see what's missing?"

At this moment, the passengers on the green train also perked up.

Chen Shengnan said to the soldier, "It's 15.35 yuan short."

Upon hearing this, the soldier pried open the man's hand, saying, "Inside was Chen Shengnan's money, exactly fifteen yuan and thirty-five cents."

The soldier handed the money to Chen Shengnan, who gratefully said, "Thank you, comrade soldier."

The man's cold, hard face remained expressionless. "Serving the people is our duty. You're welcome. Just be more careful next time you're out and about."

After explaining everything to Chen Shengnan, he grabbed the thief and took him directly to the train police officer in front of him.

Chen Shengnan carefully put the money away again, and she was no longer sleepy.

After a two-day train journey, we finally arrived.

She first went back to her dormitory to put her things away.

She took a shower and changed into a red floral print dress with a white background that Su Li had sent her before.

Her hair is now waist-length, and she has braided it into two thick, long braids.

She was a little hungry, and for some reason, she really wanted to eat the stewed casserole from the East Street area today.

This restaurant opened a few months before summer vacation. Because she likes to eat here, Jiang Jin often brings her here.

It was just a little far from the school, but after thinking about it, she decided to go anyway.

While I was away from here, many new shops opened up on the street.

She remembered the letter Su Li had sent her, urging her to take advantage of the country's economic development and buy a house in a big city as soon as possible.

Thinking that I'll definitely need to buy a house first when I have some money in the future.

As she walked, she observed the surrounding vendors; there were many more stalls than when she last went back.

Business seems to be doing well.

Chen Shengnan wondered if she could set up a stall after school.

She is now attending university with the money she saved in the village and the school's subsidies.

If we continue like this, living off our savings, we'll end up with nothing by the time we graduate from university.

Chen Shengnan walked and stopped along the way, and it took her about forty minutes to reach the newly opened casserole restaurant.

Upon entering, I saw small groups of people sitting inside, eating.

Just as Chen Shengnan was about to go in, she saw a figure whose back looked very familiar.

The man gently served the girl some food, his familiar voice conveying concern: "Ahe, you're too thin, eat more."

The woman looked at the man with a reliance on him, and smiled sweetly, saying, "Brother Jiang, you are so good to me."

He had said the same thing to her before: "Shengnan, look how thin you are. Eat more, or I'll feel sorry for you."

But now he looks at another woman with those affectionate eyes.

Her heart ached so much she could hardly breathe. Su Li had guessed right. Ye He was not only in Huashi, but the two of them were also eating at their usual restaurant.

The restaurant owner knew Chen Shengnan; the young woman used to eat at their restaurant frequently.

He still remembered her somewhat. Seeing her standing there in a daze for a long time, he said to Chen Shengnan, "Comrade, you're here. Why don't you come in?"

When Jiang Jin heard the boss's voice, he looked outside and immediately saw Chen Shengnan.

A flicker of panic and astonishment crossed his eyes. He knew the school holiday had been extended by a month, and he had assumed she would stay home with her parents for another month.

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