Tian Shangguo was out for more than an hour before returning. He bought a lot of paper and pens; fountain pens, pencils, notebooks, grid notebooks, double-page white paper, and everything he could think of.

"Why buy so much?" Zhong Yuxiu asked in confusion.

"You can use it, buy more."

Zhong Yuxiu was indifferent and nodded slightly. "Then put it in the utility room and get it back when you need it. Thank you for your hard work. Haonan should be back in a while. You can put your things down and rest for a while."

"Okay." The purchased items were delivered to the utility room and placed on a small table in the utility room; they were unopened and not planned to be opened. It would not be too late to open them when needed.

Tian Shangguo went to the bathroom to wash his hands before sitting on the sofa; the female comrade opposite him was sitting on the sofa reading a book, looking very serious and focused.

"Comrade Zhong."

"What's the matter?" Zhong Yuxiu looked up and asked.

"Nothing." Tian Shangguo shook his head. "Are you going out this afternoon?"

Zhong Yuxiu said bewilderedly, "It's hard to say. Let's see if Comrade Yan can adjust this afternoon."

"That's fine. You've been studying in the medical school recently and haven't been to Huazhong University of Science and Technology for a long time. But would you like to visit Huazhong University of Science and Technology? Huazhong University of Science and Technology hasn't had its holidays yet." Medical schools have their holidays right after the exams, but Huazhong University of Science and Technology doesn't. Even after the exams are over, the holidays will be postponed for a day or two.

"Huada should be here soon." Zhong Yuxiu hesitated for a moment, then said, "If Comrade Yan doesn't come this afternoon, we'll go to Huaada. If Comrade Yan is ready, we'll go tomorrow."

I agreed to Yan Rushan first.

"OK."

The hall became deserted and everyone was doing their own thing. This was the scene Haonan saw when he returned.

"Comrade Zhong, I've given the stuff to Comrade Xi Nian. Comrade Xi Nian said he'd have it made and sent to you as soon as possible." He glanced around the room as he spoke, "Where's Goudan?"

Zhong Yuxiu pointed to the kitchen and said, "Inside."

"Is Goudan making lunch?" Haonan turned his head to look at the kitchen and decisively chose to go there. "I'll go take a look."

Zhong Yuxiu remained silent. Tian Shangguo stood up and said, "Comrade Zhong, I'll go help in the kitchen."

"Go ahead."

As soon as the two of them left, the hall became completely quiet.

Zhong Yuxiu put all her attention into the medical books and temporarily drew up a list of alternative medicinal materials; however, the possibility of failure in substitution could not be ruled out.

Noon.

Yan Rushan walked into the Zhong family's house in a Mao suit. Zhong Yuxiu was still reading a medical book. "Yuxiu, I'm here."

"Ah?" Zhong Yuxiu looked up in confusion, then smiled when she saw it was him. "Did you sleep well?"

"Sleep well, I'll take you out to play in the afternoon."

Zhong Yuxiu nodded. "Okay, have you had lunch? If not, you can eat here."

"No." Yan Rushan shook his head, turned around, and called out familiarly, "Goudan, give me an extra set of bowls and chopsticks. I want to eat here."

“Ding ding ding.”

After Goudan responded, it didn't come out, but Haonan and Tian Shangguo came out with dishes; one held a pot of red soup, and the other held fried bacon.

"Hello, Comrade Yan."

"Hello, Comrade Yan."

Yan Rushan nodded to the two of them and said, "You are all well, thank you for your hard work. I will go and help set the table. Yuxiu, it's time to wash your hands and eat."

The familiar words and actions all indicate that he often eats at the Zhong family and everything is normal.

"I understand." Zhong Yuxiu held the book and insisted on finishing the page at hand; she folded the corner of the book and closed it, but did not wash her hands immediately. Instead, she leaned on the sofa and savored the content she had read.

If you have a photographic memory but don't study seriously, medical books are very profound, especially Chinese medicine books; if you don't read them carefully and don't read them seriously, you can only understand superficial things, and the meaning of the book will not be automatically engraved in your mind.

Yan Rushan and others put the food on the table, and then looked at Zhong Yuxiu, who was still leaning on the sofa with her eyes closed.

"Zhong..." Haonan opened his mouth to shout, but Tian Shangguo pulled him back. He didn't understand what was going on, so he asked, "What are you doing?"

"Stop making trouble." Tian Shangguo hurriedly pulled the man away.

Yan Rushan glanced at them, walked to Zhong Yuxiu and took her hand.

Zhong Yuxiu finally opened her eyes and asked, "Is it time to eat?"

"Yes, the table is ready." Yan Rushan stood up and walked towards the bathroom, then pushed him in at the door. "Wash your hands and eat."

"oh."

After washing her hands, Zhong Yuxiu looked at the tall and dignified man in front of her. He had changed since he came back. He was no longer the patient educated youth who went to the countryside. Now, he seemed to be someone who could shoulder all the heavy responsibilities. After all, he was the eldest grandson of the Yan family.

None of the third generation of the Yan family joined the army. Yan's parents served in the army, but they had no successor.

"What's wrong?" Yan Rushan stretched out his hand.

Looking down at the hand still covered with water droplets, Yuxiu placed one hand in his palm without hesitation; she saw Yan Rushan's face change slightly, and then he calmly and confidently held the hand.

Zhong Yuxiu chuckled, and unexpectedly reached out to wipe his face, then broke free from his hand; she tilted her head with a sly smile, and walked quickly to the dining room. Her happy smile dissipated, leaving him alone there.

Yan Rushan touched the water on his face, but found that the hand that touched his face was even wetter; his eyes twitched slightly, and he went into the bathroom to get his usual towel to wipe his hands and face, and then took out a small white towel, which was specially used by Zhong Yuxiu to wipe her hands.

When they arrived at the dining table, he took Zhong Yuxiu's hand and gently wiped her hands under her smiling eyes; he placed the towel on the chair next to her, picked up the chopsticks in front of him and put them in her hand, and spoke under her teasing and smiling gaze.

"Have a meal."

Haonan rubbed his stomach and felt a little full. What happened? He hadn’t eaten yet.

Tian Shangguo lowered his head silently, but saw Hao Nan staring blankly from the corner of his eye, and suddenly he had the urge to hold his forehead; he raised his eyelids and saw that the two people opposite him looked calm, although one was cold, the other was smiling brightly, what a loving couple.

There were four dishes and a soup on the table. The soup was red oil beef with potatoes and radish. The rice was ok, but it would be too greasy if you just drink it as it is. There were two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes. The portions were quite good, although the dishes were a little small.

After eating and drinking, Yuxiu leaned lazily on the chair and asked, "What should we eat tonight?"

"Let's go out and play in the afternoon and eat out in the evening." Yan Rushan said, "Let's go to Quanjude and have roast duck. I've made a reservation."

"Did you make a reservation this morning?"

Yan Rushan nodded. "Yes, we went before we came back, and it was booked for the evening. I had planned to take you to climb the Great Wall and then go to Tiananmen Square. One day would be enough time, and we could go to dinner after we finished. Unfortunately, I wasted time, so we can't go to the Great Wall today."

"It's okay, I live in Shangjing, I can go there anytime." The original owner seemed to have been there before.

"I'll take you there tomorrow." Yan Rushan pursed his lips. He couldn't go back on his word.

Zhong Yuxiu sighed softly, feeling a little apologetic. "Unfortunately, I can't tomorrow. I have to go to Huazhong University. It's a busy season there, so I have to go back and help out."

"Did they tell you to go back?"

"Not really." Yuxiu shook her head. "They didn't ask me to go back. I can't pretend I don't know anything."