Grandpa Shang gestured for Shang Ziming to sit down as well. Shang Ziming readily complied and sat down, saying, "The situation has been unstable lately, and there have been many military affairs to attend to. Don't worry, Grandpa, I will take good care of myself."
"Hmm." Old Master Shang also knew that the world was uncertain, so he didn't want to talk about politics. He only said, "Cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world. You'll be 25 after the New Year, right? Shouldn't you settle down on your life's most important matter first?"
These words reminded Shang Ziming of Su Xiao, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.
Old Master Shang, with his sharp eyes, immediately noticed and asked in surprise, "What's going on? You have a girlfriend?"
Shang Ziming snapped out of his reverie and smiled somewhat helplessly, "There is someone I like and want to marry, but the journey is too long, and I can't get away. I don't even have time to confess my feelings."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Shang guessed, "Did you meet him when you went to the countryside? What kind of person is he?"
During this time, Old Master Shang had already imagined a lot, but he didn't want to ask directly, so he could only wait for him to continue and say more.
“Yes, she’s an educated youth sent to the countryside. As for her…” Shang Ziming’s mind conjured up Su Xiao’s pretty face, and the corners of his lips turned up slightly. He felt that he couldn’t describe her in just a few words. “…I’ll bring her back for you to see when I have the chance.”
Uh, that's it?
Grandpa Shang said unhappily, "Then when are you bringing him back? This Chinese New Year?"
“This…” Shang Ziming frowned slightly, feeling that it was unlikely.
"Let's celebrate the New Year this year. Bring him back." With that, the old man made the final decision, then stood up, leaning on his cane, and left. "Alright, go catch up on your sleep."
Shang Ziming did not refute the old man's words, because in his heart, he also thought about it, but automatically ignored those impossibilities.
Back in his room, he picked up a pen and paper. Should he try to reason with her again and change his strategy? Perhaps invite her to Kyoto? Treat her to Kyoto's cuisine? Take her to a theater or a performance? Maybe one of these options would win her over?
Su Xiao finished writing the letter, which was a thick stack of pages. It mainly contained information about the medicinal herbs that she had asked Shang Ziming to help her find.
When Shang Ziming received the letter, he squeezed it in his hand and was overjoyed to see how thick it was. This was the first time Su Xiao had ever written him such a thick letter.
Overjoyed, I immediately opened it and began to read.
Then, his handsome face visibly darkened. He stared at the three hundred yuan remittance slip in his hand for a long time, then sighed deeply, utterly helpless.
The situation has reversed dramatically; the excitement just moments ago has turned into deep disappointment.
A thick stack of letters, but only a few words to him, and then this remittance slip at the end—how desperate they are to sever ties with him!
Although he felt uncomfortable, he still completed the tasks Su Xiao asked him to do meticulously. However, there were some medicinal herbs that were truly unavailable and could not be found.
Su Xiao also received a letter from Shang Ziming, which revolved around one main theme: enticing her to go to Kyoto for the New Year.
She hadn't really thought about how to spend the Chinese New Year.
Back in Nancheng, her elderly parents were still there. To be honest, she felt very uncomfortable staying there for fifteen days last time. She felt more like a guest than a hostess.
But if she didn't go back to Nancheng and stayed here, she wouldn't feel a sense of belonging.
For a moment, Su Xiao was enveloped in a sense of loneliness and sadness.
She longs to earn money quickly to buy a house, a space that belongs solely to her.
Su Xiao silently put away the letter, feeling a sense of loss.
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