At Xinhua Bookstore.

Lin Anshu not only selected seven books on bamboo weaving, but also bought seven books on flower cultivation and plant care and pruning.

When she paid the bill, the price of over four hundred yuan made her feel a little pained.

But she gritted her teeth and bought it anyway.

The book on bamboo weaving was bought by her for Lin's father.

The books on flower cultivation were bought for Lin's mother.

After all, this is Lin's mother's hobby.

Since we're here to buy books, I might as well buy her a few so she can take a look.

After leaving the bookstore, Lin Anshu drove towards the driving range.

After waiting for about half an hour, I saw Lin's mother come out from inside after finishing her driving practice.

"Hey, An'an, when did you get here? Why didn't you call me?"

"You've only been here a short time, Mom, how's it going? Is it easy to practice?" Lin Anshu put away her phone and asked.

"It's alright, not too difficult."

"Today I practiced reversing into a parking space again. I think I'm getting the hang of it. I got it in after only two tries."

On the way back, Lin's mother spoke with a hint of excitement.

"My mom is amazing!"

"So how did your driving test go?"

"Well, I'm studying now. I do practice problems whenever I have free time, and I don't watch short videos anymore," said Lin's mother.

"Yeah, if you keep trying, you'll definitely pass."

"When you can score above 90 on your mock exams, tell me and I'll schedule your written test for you."

"This...so fast!" Lin's mother was somewhat flustered.

She hasn't taken an exam in years.

I was quite nervous when I first heard it.

"Mom, believe in yourself!"

"Okay, I'll let you know once I've finished swiping."

It wasn't until they passed by Lin Anyu's school gate that Lin's mother belatedly spoke up.

"Oh dear, I forgot to bring something over for your brother."

"It's alright. I'll be selling vegetables again the day after tomorrow, so I can just bring some over then."

At this point, Lin Anshu spoke again.

"Mom, when you get back, send some things to my sister too."

"Send it. But what are you planning to send?"

"Just some dried bamboo shoots made by Ninth Master, some bok choy and chicken feathers from the field, some tea leaves I roasted, and some chili sauce from here."

"Hmm." Lin's mother grunted in agreement.

Lin Anshu's older sister, Lin Anqin, studied early childhood education in college.

From childhood to adulthood, as the eldest child in her family, she has always been very obedient.

Even the choice of university major after the college entrance examination was made by following the family's arrangements, choosing early childhood education as a major with good job prospects.

After graduation, she did not choose to stay in Ancheng. Instead, she secretly applied for the Xinjiang aid program with her boyfriend, without telling her family.

She didn't tell her family about it until the list of admitted students was published.

This incident really angered Lin's mother.

Lin's mother was angry because she didn't discuss such an important matter with her family.

The conditions in the frontier are so harsh, how could she have endured it?

He was also angry that she didn't tell her family about her boyfriend and even went to the border region with him.

Who knows what kind of person that person really is?

Lin Anqin felt that her belated rebellion stemmed from her family's excessive control over her, wanting to manage everything she did.

She even said that she is an adult and that she has the right to make her own decisions.

After the argument, they packed their bags and left.

This departure lasted for more than two years.

He never came back during that time.

I do call every now and then to let you know I'm safe.

They would also occasionally send back some local specialties from the border regions, such as dates, raisins, smoked horse sausage, and goji berries.

When Lin Anshu sent bamboo shoots to her customers in Guangzhou, she thought she would also send some to her sister.

But I also remember that my sister doesn't really like eating bamboo shoots.

Look, the dried bamboo shoots that Ninth Master made are ready, and the pickled bamboo shoots with chili peppers are also ready to eat.

She thought about vacuum-sealing the pickled bamboo shoots she made and sending some to her sister.

And then there's dried bamboo shoots, which now keep longer than fresh bamboo shoots. When you want to eat them, just take some out and stew them with meat, or use them to make soup.

Even if her sister doesn't like it, she can give it to her colleagues.

And I'll definitely send my sister five or eight jars of their chili sauce too.

Hmm, judging by the days, it's time to harvest the first batch of honey.

She then asked the beekeeper to come and teach her how to harvest honey.

After it's all done, I'll send a jar of honey over.

As for the tea, besides the dandelion tea she roasted herself, she would also buy some ordinary tea leaves and have them steeped by a spirit.

Oh, right, and also some of the instant noodles and spicy strips that my sister likes to eat, I'll buy some and put them in too.

"Mom, it's been over two years, are you still holding a grudge against my sister?"

“My sister was able to apply for the Xinjiang aid program, which is something that not just anyone would dare to do.”

"It shows that she has great love and ambition."

"Take our village's Party Secretary Zhang for example. Didn't he also give up the superior conditions in his hometown and come to this poor place like our village without hesitation?"

“Her dad is very supportive.”

"What? Are you saying I'm clueless?" Mrs. Lin raised an eyebrow.

"Absolutely not. Of course I know my mom is worried about my sister, that's why she's doing this."

"But in the end, my sister has indeed grown up, and she wants to do something on her own, so we have to give her a chance."

"Besides, my sister is having a hard time over there all by herself, you know."

"What do you mean alone? Didn't she go with her boyfriend?" Lin's mother turned her head.

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