I wish you success.
Jiang Wanqing said something comforting to Huanren, and he called her back as she was about to leave.
"Um... let's go to the cafeteria for lunch together. I know a really good food stall that's also cheap."
He looked at her expectantly, hoping for a response, but she had other things to do and could only politely decline.
"Sorry, I received a letter from home and I need to pick it up in a hurry, otherwise the post office will be closed."
"Oh, I'd better hurry up and go. Let's make another appointment next time."
"Okay, goodbye."
"goodbye."
Huanren stared blankly at Jiang Wanqing's departing figure, waving and grinning foolishly.
Just as he turned around, a woman who smelled strongly of odor bumped into him, and he immediately frowned.
Hey kid, watch where you're going!
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry..." The woman, wearing a hat and pulling the brim down, gave a perfunctory apology and ran after him.
"How strange, what day is it today? Everyone's in such a rush..."
He muttered a couple of things, patted his sleeves, and then headed towards the cafeteria.
Jiang Wanqing did go to the post office to pick up a letter. When she arrived, there were still ten minutes before they closed, and she just happened to receive the letter from home sent from Xiyang Village.
There was no fixed way to contact her here, so her parents couldn't go to the commune to call her; they could only write letters.
She put the letter in her bag, feeling like someone was following her, but every time she turned around, she couldn't see anything.
This feeling lingered, and Jiang Wanqing dared not linger outside any longer, quickly heading towards the family compound...
Perhaps because of the unpleasantness she had with Cheng Ran yesterday, Jiang Wanqing was hesitant to enter her home. She was afraid of seeing Cheng Ran, yet also afraid of not seeing her, and the inner conflict tormented her.
Sister-in-law Song came out to collect the laundry and saw her lingering at the door, so she called out to her.
"Wanqing, didn't you bring your keys? Would you like to come over and sit for a while?"
"Thank you, sister-in-law. I brought my keys; I just found it..."
She smiled wryly, took the key out of her bag, inserted it into the lock, and opened the door.
The air inside was cool, and everything on the table and in the room was exactly as she had left it that morning.
She opened the wardrobe, intending to put her bag inside, but when she saw that it was mostly empty, her eyes widened suddenly.
"Where are the clothes...?"
The wardrobe originally contained her and Cheng Ran's clothes, but now half of his clothes are gone, leaving only his thick winter clothes.
She took two steps back, stood on tiptoe, and looked up at the wardrobe. The combination lock box was still there. She took it down, opened the box, and found the money and other valuables inside.
She breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart was also in her throat. Where had he gone?
However, since all the valuables were still there, he should come back. Thinking this, she sighed softly and leaned back on the bed.
Why did she feel a slight sense of guilt? She had acted openly and honestly, without any improper relationships...
Thinking back to her past life, Yuan Zhong was having affairs outside, and she was the one who suffered in silence.
This shouldn't be happening. She has a clear conscience, so why should she be held responsible?
Jiang Wanqing sat up, patted her face, and forced herself to calm down and wake up.
She opened the letter she had just retrieved, carefully parted the letter's tongue, and first checked the news from home.
Influenced by her grandmother, her father learned to read and write from a young age and had beautiful handwriting. Upon opening the envelope, it was indeed her father's handwriting.
He started by asking her about her recent situation, and then said that everything was fine at home. It was a two-page document, and Jiang Wanqing quickly read one page.
"...Wanqing, please be extra careful lately. Xiuer went to the capital. Your aunt and uncle sold their blood to redeem her, but she's now infected with a disease. Xiuer is very resentful, and we don't know if she'll cause you trouble. Please be very careful..."
The key point was on the next page. Before Jiang Wanqing could even process it, she had already finished reading it because she was reading too fast. The belated shock sent chills down her spine.
Jiang Xiu is out of prison?!
But during this time she only saw Yuan Zhong, and didn't see Jiang Xiu at all!
It seems the other party is in the shadows... while she is in the open.
Jiang Wanqing frowned; it seemed like one problem after another was brewing.
Because of these troubles, Jiang Wanqing hadn't had a good rest for several days and looked haggard.
Two days later, Professor Xue returned to Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the two met in his office.
Professor Xue brought her a gift, just like an elder in the family.
"Are you settling in well at BGI? The others in the lab have already told me that you've helped them overcome a lot of difficult problems. I'm worried that this old man won't have anything left to teach you, hahaha..."
"Professor Xue, there is still so much you can teach me."
Jiang Wanqing smiled modestly, knowing her own abilities and not daring to show off her limited skills.
"Hahaha... You'll definitely go further than me in the future. Speaking of which, how did you and that kid from the Cheng family meet? Let's have dinner together sometime, and I'll check him out and see if he's truly devoted to you. If not, I'll speak up for him on behalf of his parents!"
The care and concern of elders is always direct yet heavy. If it were before, Jiang Wanqing would definitely have agreed to have dinner together, but now she doesn't even know where Cheng Ran is...
"Let's wait until he's done with his work."
"Okay, then let's wait until he's finished."
After speaking, Jiang Wanqing drifted off into thought again. Professor Xue's smile softened, and he glanced at her twice.
"What's wrong? Did something happen? Or did that guy surnamed Guo bully you again?"
"No, no." Jiang Wanqing snapped out of her reverie and waved her hand. "I was thinking about my future studies, or... do you have any plans to recruit more people into the lab?"
Professor Xue stroked his beard, listened to her words, and seemed to be deep in thought. After a moment, he nodded.
“You’re right. Your group is the first batch of students after the resumption of the college entrance examination. I only know your abilities and background. There might be other promising talents among the students. We can’t let them go to waste…”
"Then, do you think we should screen some people?"
"Hmm... I think we should do this: I'll have someone prepare for it. We'll hold an intra-school competition, and only the most capable will participate. What do you think of this idea?"
Jiang Wanqing's eyes flickered, but she couldn't think of any better solution, so she nodded in agreement.
"Survival of the fittest, fairness and justice, that's good."
"Okay, feel free to recommend anyone you know. I'll keep an eye on them in the competition."
Uh... being noticed by big shots isn't necessarily a good thing. If expectations are too high, and there's a gap between reality and expectations, the opportunity can turn into a dead end.
"I don't have any at the moment. Professor Xue, please proceed at your own pace. Just let me know if you need my help."
"Okay, okay, okay," Professor Xue replied repeatedly.
In the following days, Jiang Wanqing assisted in organizing the competition. Less than a day after the news was released, two-thirds of the entire college had signed up.
The registration table was placed at the entrance of the college and immediately became a crowded place.
"I want to register..."
"I'll apply. If I'm lucky enough to be accepted as Professor Xue's student, my future will be bright..."
"I also want to test my skills."
Jiang Wanqing registered all the applicants one by one, then suddenly slammed one hand on the table.
"I'm signing up too!"
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