It was already dinnertime, and Jiang Xile had no intention of eating with them, especially since Zhang Guilian's cooking skills were really not worth praising.

He walked briskly out of the Jiang family's house. As soon as he stepped out of the gate, he saw many neighbors watching in the alley. It was obvious that they had come to see what was going on after hearing the commotion inside.

Jiang Xile smiled and nodded to everyone before leaving. As she walked out of the alley, she could still hear the people whispering among themselves.

However, she didn't care about any of that. Anyway, she was leaving in a few days. She just didn't know where she would be going to go in the countryside.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xile started walking towards the neighborhood office, hoping that they hadn't closed for the day yet!

Fortunately, when Jiang Xile arrived, there were still two middle-aged women who hadn't left.

Upon closer inspection, one of them looked somewhat familiar, but she couldn't quite place the name; it was as if she had seen him somewhere before.

"Hello, ladies. I have something I'd like to ask you. Is this a convenient time?"

The two people who were packing their things looked up when they heard the sound.

The first to react was Liu Xueqian, who was standing in front. She looked at the little girl who suddenly appeared in front of her and she looked exactly like her old classmate.

Looking at those familiar eyes and brows, Liu Xueqian couldn't help but feel excited.

"Are you... are you Xile from Chunxia's family?"

Jiang Xile was taken aback for a moment, then calmly nodded.

"I am Jiang Xile, and you are!"

"Oh my, I was right! It's been so many years since I last saw you, I didn't expect you to have grown so much! And you really do look like your mother!"

"Well...."

Without a doubt, this person must know the original owner's mother. The fact that he looks familiar proves that the original owner must have met him when he was a child.

"Auntie...."

Jiang Xile called out with some hesitation.

"Why are you calling me 'Auntie'? Call me Aunt Xue! You've probably forgotten that when your mother was still alive, she often brought you to visit Aunt Xue!"

It's a pity. After your mother passed away, I went to another city with my husband, Lao Zhang. I've only been back for a few days, and I've already run into you.

How have you been these past few years? I was thinking of visiting you in a few days!

You can sense the sincerity in Aunt Xue's attitude. Perhaps she really does have some lingering feelings for the original owner, her old friend's daughter. Although it's not much, it's enough.

"Aunt Xue, I'm here to ask about the rural assignment. My dad signed me up."

"What? That bastard Jiang Wanmin actually signed you up to go to the countryside? Why?"

“My family happened to have one spot, which was originally meant for my stepbrother, but my dad and stepmother said that my stepbrother was getting married and my dad was looking forward to having a grandson, so they sent me to the countryside.”

"My God, I never expected that Jiang Wanmin, that bastard, has his brain filled with shit! What kind of grandson is his stepson's son? He must be bored out of his mind!"

"Aunt Xue, it's no use saying anything now that things have come to this. I came here today to ask where I've been assigned to go to the countryside. My dad has taken all the subsidies for going to the countryside, so I have to think about myself too!"

“That bastard even stole the rural allowance. He’s a real piece of work. If your mother knew this from the afterlife, she would definitely come back to settle scores with him.”

"Aunt Xue, what are you saying! You can't say things like that!"

Reminded by Jiang Xile, Liu Xueqian realized what was going on.

"Yes, yes, look at my mouth, I can't control myself when I'm angry!"

Looking at her colleague beside her, Liu Xueqian took Jiang Xile's hand and introduced her:

"Xile, this is Song Yurou, my uncle's cousin. You can just call her Aunt Song."

After saying that, Liu Xueqian turned to Song Yurou and said:

"This child's mother and I used to be classmates, and we've always had a good relationship. It's just a pity that she has such a hard life!"

Song Yurou knew her cousin's wife quite well and understood what she meant. However, it was a trivial matter, so she didn't feel the need to interfere.

"This child looks well-behaved and is a good one. Your name is Xile, right? Are you on the recent list of those going to the countryside?"

"Yes, Aunt Song, my name is Jiang Xile. I'm sorry to have troubled you!"

"It's alright, it's alright. You've come at just the right time. The list of people to be sent to the countryside was just compiled today. I'll take a look at it for you."

"Okay, thank you, Aunt Song."

Song Yurou smiled but didn't say anything. Then she took out a stack of documents from the drawer and started looking through them.

Within two minutes, Jiang Xile's name was found inside.

“Found him, Jiang Xile. His destination in the countryside is the Jinbu Brigade of Songzhan Commune, Tiancheng, Heilongjiang Province.”

Upon hearing the exact location, Jiang Xile had a plan in mind. Although Heilongjiang Province was a bit cold, it was a place rich in resources, so she would definitely not go hungry.

Although she possesses a spatial ability, if she goes to a godforsaken place, she can't just take things out of thin air. She needs to have some kind of cover and origin.

Going to Heilongjiang Province is perfect for Jiang Xile, even though it's a bit far.

"Thank you, Aunt Song. I understand. Although Heilongjiang Province is a bit cold, it's a good place."

Upon hearing this, Song Yurou smiled.

"You're quite content, kid. But this place is really nice. Sweet City isn't far from Harbin, and the transportation is quite convenient. It's a good place."

Hearing Song Yurou say this, Jiang Xile's eyes lit up. Since it was close to Harbin, she might have a chance to go to Russia. She wondered what Russia was like at this time.

Having gotten the answer he wanted, Jiang Xile exchanged a few more pleasantries with Liu Xueqian before leaving the subdistrict office.

"These men! Once they have a stepmother, they'll have a stepfather!"

Inside the neighborhood office, Liu Xueqian tidied up her things while remarking with emotion.

Song Yurou glanced at her

"Why are you thinking about those things? There are all kinds of people these days. Let's just take care of ourselves."

As for others, you can lend a hand if you can, but don't get too involved in other matters.

Liu Xueqian's eyes flickered; she knew her cousin was reminding her.

The files record the fact that Deng Chunxia's parents and brothers were sent to the countryside. Although it did not involve her granddaughter Jiang Xile, it still implicated them to some extent.

"Don't worry, cousin. I know what I should and shouldn't do, and I won't cause any trouble for my husband!"

"It's good that you know what's going on. Wan Jun is currently on the rise, and there are quite a few people watching him. As his family members, we can't hold him back!"

"Don't worry, cousin. No matter how important outsiders are, they are not as important as family. I know that much."

"It's good that you know. I was just afraid you'd be too soft-hearted."

"Alright, cousin, let's not talk about that anymore. It's getting late, let's go back. If we stay any longer, your husband will probably start to worry."

"What nonsense are you talking about? You're not going to lose face, what's the rush!"

"Well, that's because my brother-in-law dotes on you!"

"Get out of here, you're talking nonsense again!"

After closing the gate of the neighborhood office, the two walked arm in arm toward their home.