Back at their lodgings, everyone was exhausted, but extremely excited.

Lin Qing and Xu Fengjiao began to compile a list of the items they had purchased that day, while Lin Yunfeng calculated the total cost of the purchase.

"We really lost a lot of money this time. Hopefully, we can make a fortune when we get back."

After calculating the bill, Lin Yunfeng said with a pained expression.

Lu Xianghong nodded with a smile: "Yes, it seems we need to work harder when we get back."

Xu Fengjiao also came over, confidently patting her chest and saying, "What are you afraid of? With so many years of experience in selling goods, what can't we sell? Don't worry, we'll earn back double the money very soon."

“Yes, Feng Jiao is right. As you all know, there is a severe shortage of goods in Beijing right now. With a large number of people and a shortage of goods, we don’t have to worry about these goods at all.”

Hearing their conversation, Lin Qing smiled and chimed in. She had been encouraging them a lot during this shopping trip. Originally, Xu Fengjiao and Lu Xianghong only planned to buy 100 pieces of clothing, while her third brother, Lin Yunfeng, only planned to buy 200 pieces. However, with her encouragement, Xu Fengjiao and Lu Xianghong ended up buying 200 pieces, while her third brother bought 500 pieces.

Lin Qing knew that this was a very good opportunity. Once they started selling the goods, others would quickly follow suit. Although the goods would still sell well then, they certainly wouldn't sell as well as they did this time.

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After a good night's sleep, the group had free time the next day. They spent two more days shopping in Guangzhou before going with Xiao Wang to the clothing factory to settle the remaining balance, then loading the goods onto the truck. Finally, they went to the shopping mall to load the appliances they had purchased onto the truck as well.

After everything was done, Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing bought tickets back to Beijing and boarded the train.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wang and Xiao Zhang drove their truck towards Beijing.

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The train slowly pulled out of the station. Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing sat by the window, watching the scenery outside rush by. Suddenly, they looked at each other and then laughed simultaneously.

"Although our trip was short, we gained a lot."

Lin Qing looked at Gu Nanxun and couldn't help but say something.

"Yes, we have indeed gained a lot. I didn't expect that there would be such a big difference between Guangzhou and Beijing."

Gu Nanxun reached out and tidied the stray hairs on Lin Qing's forehead, then said with a smile.

"Oh, what a pity. We were hoping to find a suitable house here to buy, but we didn't. The main reason is that Sister Hong and the others were in a hurry to go back!"

Lin Qing suddenly sighed and said regretfully.

"The main thing is that they bought so much stuff and they have something on their minds. I'll come with you when I have time. Then it'll just be the two of us, and you can shop for as long as you want."

"Okay, you said it, it's a deal!"

"Okay, it's a deal. When have I ever lied to you?"

Gu Nanxun couldn't help but chuckle and pinched Lin Qing's nose, teasing her with a smile.

Lin Qing didn't say anything upon hearing this, but simply smiled gently at Gu Nanxun.

"Our country has been developing rapidly in recent years, and things will definitely get better and better in the future."

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Qing looked at the scenery rushing past the window, a longing expression appearing on her face, and then she muttered to herself.

Gu Nanxun didn't speak. She smiled and pulled Lin Qing into her arms, then gently kissed her forehead before looking out the window.

As for Lin Qing's other friends, Lin Yunfeng went to bed to catch up on sleep as soon as he arrived, Xu Fengjiao and Wang Haoran were tinkering with their newly bought radio, and Chen Bin and Lu Xianghong were talking about something with their heads down.

The other passengers on the train were also engrossed in their own worlds; some were reading, some were listening to music, and others were chatting quietly... The atmosphere in the carriage was surprisingly relaxed.

"By the way, school is about to start. When we get back, we'll have to start preparing for Yichen and Shulan's schooling."

Lin Qing suddenly realized that school was about to start, and Yi Chen was of school age. Shu Lan was still a year away from starting, but he had told her recently that he also wanted to start school this year. So Lin Qing decided to let the two of them go to school together this year.

"Yes, let them attend the school you're attending too! I'll go see the principal in a few days."

After hearing Lin Qing's words, Gu Nanxun thought for a moment and then said.

“Speaking of Nianqing, when is that kid coming back? Brother Nanxun, you have to tell him that he must come back when school starts. He's still a student, how can he keep taking leave?”

Mentioning Gu Nianqing, Lin Qing immediately perked up. He had been gone for two months, and just before the holidays, the kid actually asked the school for leave without permission and went directly to see Uncle Bai Li.

Ever since Gu Nianqing went to see Uncle Bai Li and participated in a variety show with him, Gu Nianqing has gone there every time she has a holiday. She never expected that she would go there earlier this time. Every time she thinks about this, Lin Qing is dissatisfied.

"Alright, the child is all grown up now, he's not a little kid anymore, let him be!"

Gu Nanxun patted his wife in his arms and smiled to comfort her, saying that he was very open-minded. After all, the child wasn't a normal child, so there was no need to be so strict.

"Hmph... What angers me is that he acted first and informed me later."

Lin Qing wrinkled her nose unhappily and said.

"Alright, when he gets back, I'll teach him a lesson for you!"

Gu Nanxun said with a smile that he knew his Qingqing was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. She said she was angry, but she was still thinking about that boy.

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The train traveled through the night, the lights in the carriages soft and warm. After two days, the train finally arrived safely in Beijing.

Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing dragged their luggage out of the station, and a cool breeze blew in their faces, making them feel extremely comfortable.

"Let's go home first, and we'll talk after Xiao Wang and the others deliver the goods."

Gu Nanxun glanced at the exhausted Lin Qing, then addressed the crowd.

“Okay, let’s part ways here!” Wang Haoran nodded, then pulled Xu Fengjiao away.

"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, Xiang Hong and I will go back now."

Chen Bin and Lu Xianghong said goodbye to Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing, and then left.

Soon, only Lin Qing, Gu Nanxun, and Lin Yunfeng remained at the train station.

"Third Brother, let's go too!"

Lin Yunfeng nodded and walked towards the bus stop first.

Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing followed closely behind to the bus stop. The three of them were very lucky; the bus arrived shortly after they arrived at the bus stop.

The three boarded the bus. It was neither the morning nor the evening rush hour, and there weren't many people on the bus, so they found a window seat and sat down.

The bus swayed and rattled, and soon brought the three of them to Houhai.

After getting off the bus, the three walked for a while before returning home.

"Knock knock knock..."