"You should know that the reason I write so well is because my grandfather taught me when I was a child."

After saying this, Chen Bing looked emotional and then recalled, "I remember when I was very, very young, about two years after my grandmother passed away. I've forgotten the details, but I remember once going to my grandfather's house, and he asked me with a smile, 'Bingbing, when you grow up and I come to your house to find you, will you still recognize me?'"

These words weren't spoken by his maternal grandfather to Chen Bing in this life, otherwise Chen Bing would remember them very clearly. In his previous life, when he first heard these words, he was confused and only retorted, "He wouldn't not recognize his grandfather," little did he know that this was just an old man's reluctance to part with his loved ones before his death.

If he could, he would definitely want to wait for his Bingbing to grow up and then go to his home. Even if he wasn't recognized, it wouldn't matter. He just wanted to see what his Bingbing would look like when she grew up.

Chen Bing was sadly thinking about these things when she was already nearing her destination.

Pointing with her hand, Chen Bing said to Shang Yunmiao, "Look, that field over there is where my maternal grandparents are buried. They were originally buried at the east end of the village, but later, when they were going to break ground there, they were moved here."

Shang Yunmiao gripped Chen Bing's clothes tightly with one of her small hands, her eyes fixed on the spot Chen Bing was pointing to.

"I've been thinking for a long time that once I marry you, I'll bring you here to meet the elders. Today I just happened to be back in Baishi, so I brought you along."

"So, little Shang, would you like to meet your grandparents?"

"Hmm... okay." After obediently responding, Shang Yunmiao followed Chen Bing's footsteps and approached the mound of earth.

To be honest, Chen Bing's trip to pay respects was a hasty decision. He didn't bring any cigarettes or alcohol, or even any joss paper.

However, Chen Bing always felt that when visiting ancestors, sincerity was all that mattered. The scale of the ceremony wasn't important; it was just for show, for both outsiders and one's own conscience.

There were no outsiders here, and Chen Bing didn't need to deceive her own heart.

He felt that this was fine, just like a casual visit from his childhood, where he would sway his cheerful steps to the front of his elders' house and shout, "Grandpa, I'm back!"

That's enough...

After leaving the grave, Chen Bing felt there was nothing else to do, so she took Shang Yunmiao and prepared to take the bus back to Shangping.

It was nearly 7 p.m., the time to leave work.

However, Shiraishi is just an ordinary town, so even at this time, the buses are not usually full.

After finding a window seat for Shang Yunmiao, Chen Bing also sat down.

The two weren't very tired on the way. After all, they were young people in the prime of their lives, and unlike their usual days when they would just wander around outside all day, they actually had more energy.

So, the two of them spent most of their time chatting on the way back.

"By the way, Chen Bing, my great-uncle's 90th birthday is in a few days. My parents told me that my uncle and his family want to set up a tent in the village and have a big celebration. Would you like to come with me?"

"Sure, it'll be easier to strike up a conversation when we get to know your family earlier, especially at your wedding banquet."

With a sweet smile, Shang Yunmiao leaned contentedly on Chen Bing's shoulder. She was about to continue chatting with him when a middle-aged woman sitting in front of them suddenly turned around.

She looked to be nearly forty, but she was dressed quite well and didn't appear vulgar. In particular, her gentle eyes were very expressive, instantly making people feel good towards her.

"Little friend, are you named Chen Bing?"

Hearing that the person started by addressing her as a child, coupled with her gentle tone and refined appearance, Chen Bing deduced that she must be engaged in a profession related to children, such as a preschool teacher or pediatrician.

“Yes, I am…” As she looked at him, Chen Bing suddenly noticed a familiar look in the man’s features. “I think I know you.”

Without directly answering Chen Bing's question, the aunt then looked at Shang Yunmiao and asked, "So, is your name Shang Yunmiao?"

Xiao Shang nodded blankly, not finding it too strange.

After all, given her and Chen Bing's fame in Shangping and even the entire Chaojin City, it's not surprising that they were recognized on a bus in their hometown of Baishi; such things have happened before.

"It really is you!" The woman's face lit up with joy. She pointed to herself and asked eagerly, "Do you remember me? Give me a hint: I used to be a kindergarten teacher."

Upon hearing this, Chen Bing finally remembered where the familiar face in front of him came from. So, quite excitedly, he leaned forward, one hand gripping the back of the seat, and asked, "You wouldn't happen to be Teacher Wang Yan, would you?"

Wang Yan was surprised to hear her own name from Chen Bing's mouth, and immediately beamed with joy, nodding repeatedly in agreement.

Wang Yan was Chen Bing and Shang Yunmiao's kindergarten teacher. In fact, she played a significant role in how Chen Bing and Shang Yunmiao became close back then.

Shang Yunmiao only vaguely remembered some parts of this early journey in her life. She remembered that a girl in her class bullied her, and then Chen Bing stood up for her. In the end, the girl was expelled from school, and she was able to sit with Chen Bing.

However, Shang Yunmiao, now grown up, couldn't remember who the specific characters were.

Listening to Chen Bing's conversation with the woman in front of her, she guessed the woman's identity and timidly greeted her, "Hello, teacher."

"Hello everyone, I really didn't expect to meet you here. I saw you on Douyin before and have always wanted to meet you and give you something."

Chen Bing and Shang Yunmiao were curious about what it was, but then Teacher Wang Yan changed the subject and continued, "But you two are really amazing, especially Chen Bing, who actually managed to become the top scorer. I liked you when I first saw you back then, and I thought you could do it."

Chen Bing had experienced countless compliments since childhood, so he simply smiled and responded with a few words before moving on.

After discussing the two consecutive wins, Wang Yan brought up the topic of Chen Bing and Shang Yunmiao.

"I overheard you two talking just now, are you getting married?"

"Yes, we've already got our marriage certificate, and we're currently preparing for the wedding." As she spoke, Chen Bing took Xiao Shang's hand and lifted it up to show Wang Yan the rings on their ring fingers.

After looking at the two rings with a smile for a while, Wang Yan said with great emotion, "I think you two have been like a couple since you were little. You were together every day back then and had a very good relationship. I remember that for three years, wherever Chen Bing went, Yun Miao would follow. Once, Yun Miao spilled her food, and no matter how the teacher told her, she refused to get another serving and insisted on eating with Chen Bing."

Hearing about her embarrassing moments in kindergarten, Shang Yunmiao blushed with embarrassment. She wanted to look up at Chen Bing's expression, but she was too shy to do so.