I felt disappointed at first, and then a surge of anger rose within me.
She could understand Su Qingzhi's feelings.
But she held a grudge against Shen Zhiyu.
How long have you been married?
He never even took his wife back to his hometown to visit the graves.
Is Shen Zhiyu genuinely busy, or does he simply not care about Su Qingzhi's feelings?
"What a disappointment!"
"They don't know how to cherish anything at all."
Shen Zhiyu, who was on the train, suddenly sneezed.
Su Qingzhi was looking down and organizing the clothes in her backpack.
"What's wrong? Did you catch a cold?"
Shen Zhiyu shook his head and rubbed his nose.
"No, my nose is just a little itchy."
Actually, he did feel a chill down his back for a moment.
But he didn't say it aloud; he just silently wrapped his coat tighter around himself.
After a day and a night of bumpy travel, the green train finally slowly pulled into Jiangcheng Railway Station with a clanging sound.
It was already late June, and the weather in Jiangcheng was starting to get hot.
Su Qingzhi looked out the window.
She once thought she would never set foot on this land again in her life.
But fate is so cruel; kinship and memories are ultimately inseparable.
My parents' graves are still on that small hillside.
Every year during Qingming Festival, no one comes to sweep the tombs; now, finally, they've returned.
But to her utter surprise, she spotted Li Haitang the moment she stepped off the platform.
The man was standing with a group of girls in green military uniforms, lined up in a neat row, holding up welcome signs.
Although everyone was wearing the same clothes and the same hat.
But Li Haitang was still the most eye-catching one.
She stood at the very front, her smile radiant.
When she saw Su Qingzhi, she was clearly stunned for a moment, and the smile on her face instantly froze.
A flicker of panic flashed across those eyes that had been shining brightly.
The two were only three meters apart, separated only by hurried travelers and their suitcases.
The crowd was bustling, and the announcements were constant.
But at this moment, it seemed as if the whole world had fallen silent.
Su Qingzhi didn't even bother to look at her.
She lowered her head, took Shen Zhiyu's arm, and walked forward resolutely.
But Li Haitang seemed to be frightened and suddenly grabbed the arm of the girl next to her.
Her lips trembled slightly, her eyes were panicked, and she froze on the spot.
Until Su Qingzhi's figure completely disappeared into the crowd at the exit.
She slowly let go of his hand.
"What's wrong, Haitang?"
The girl tilted her head slightly and asked with concern.
Her eyes sparkled, as if she had sensed something amiss on Li Haitang's face.
Li Haitang slowly shook her head.
"No...it's nothing."
Her voice was weak, with a slight tremor at the end.
But his eyes remained fixed on the figure not far away.
The girl turned her head in the direction of her gaze and immediately saw Su Qingzhi.
Her eyes lit up and she couldn't help but blurt it out.
Wow, that girl is so pretty!
She looked Su Qingzhi up and down, her tone full of amazement.
"She has fair skin, delicate features, and her eyes crinkle when she smiles, just like someone who stepped out of a painting!"
"Haitang, do you know her?"
She turned around and gently shook Li Haitang's arm.
"She's really pretty. It would be great if she could join our performing arts troupe. Our troupe is lacking girls with such outstanding temperament. Just standing on the stage is enough to command the entire audience."
Upon hearing this, Li Haitang subconsciously sniffed.
She lowered her eyes, her lips moved slightly, and she muttered a sentence softly.
"She...she is Su Qingzhi."
"What?"
The girl's eyes widened suddenly, and her voice rose several octaves in an instant.
"Is she Su Qingzhi, the one who bullied you at your aunt's house? Is she the Su Qingzhi you mentioned, the one who wore high heels, tossed her hair, and mocked you as a 'country bumpkin' in front of everyone?"
Li Haitang hurriedly reached out to cover her mouth, her cheeks flushing red.
"Shh, keep your voice down, don't let her hear, or I'll worry... I'll worry that she'll cause trouble again."
Her whole face was tense, her brows were slightly furrowed, and her eyes were flickering.
But in the instant she lowered her head to avoid the attack, the corners of her mouth inadvertently curled up.
"What are you afraid of, Begonia!"
The girl brushed her hand away without a second thought.
"It's not like you did anything wrong, it's just that she's guilty! You're a promising dancer that our troupe is focusing on developing, and the organization is paying close attention to you. She's a young lady from a capitalist family, her class background is bad, her roots are not right, what can she do to you? Don't be afraid of her!"
She paused, a flash of anger crossing her eyes.
"This kind of person, relying on his family's wealth, is used to swaggering around and doesn't respect anyone else at all."
"Mingfang, stop talking!"
Li Haitang suddenly looked up in surprise.
"She looked this way! Really, she was looking at us!"
As she spoke, she quickly tugged at Zhu Mingfang's sleeve, trying to pull her back.
Zhu Mingfang remained unmoved, not only not taking a step back, but also puffing out her chest even more.
She gave a cold laugh and met Su Qingzhi's gaze without flinching.
"What do I have to be afraid of? I didn't steal or rob anything. I'm just standing here on my own unit's turf, speaking openly and honestly. What can she do to me?"
She curled her lip, her tone full of disdain.
"I have no respect for people like that. They pretend to be gentle and kind on the surface, but who knows how many tricks they've pulled behind my back.
Su Qingzhi's ears were always very sharp. Standing a few steps away, she heard every single word the two exchanged.
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