Back in Xiaheshan Village, life went on as usual; in fact, not much had changed.
But fewer people eat together every day, fewer times we go for walks in the mountains, and fewer pheasants and rabbits in the pot... (Reading)
Su Xiao quickly adapted to this lifestyle.
She has friends and a mentor at the farm; her life couldn't be happier. Why think about those unnecessary things?
That same day, she received the letter, which explained his departure, his business dealings, and the need for secrecy. It also contained things he hadn't yet said, hoping she would wait for his return so he could tell her in person.
Su Xiao pouted as she looked at the letter, "What kind of nonsense is this?"
She put the letter away and continued her carefree and happy life.
Originally, I thought this kind of life would continue forever, but one day, Shu Bowen said, "Xiaoxiao, I'm leaving too."
"Huh? Where are we going?" Su Xiao dropped the food she was picking up with her chopsticks with a thud, her eyes fixed on Shu Bowen.
Shu Bowen felt a little guilty. "My dad wrote to say that Su Peipei was arrested and sentenced to five years of labor reform. She's already been sent to a farm in Northeast China. My matter is considered over, so, so..."
Shu Bowen spoke haltingly, but Su Xiao was genuinely happy for him. "Congratulations! When are you leaving? I'll see you off."
"The day after tomorrow." Shu Bowen breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that Su Xiaozhen really had no other emotions, he was finally at ease and said happily, "My dad still arranged for me to get a job in the machinery factory, doing my old job. Xiaoxiao, don't worry, when I get back, I'll inquire for you and definitely find a way to get you back too."
"Uh, no need," Su Xiao declined. "I'm fine here, and the work isn't tiring. Besides, I just became an apprentice, and I haven't even mastered my lessons yet, so I definitely can't run around."
She was aware of the historical process and didn't want to cause any more trouble. She was content with the status quo and was just waiting for the college entrance examination to be reinstated so she could take the exam and go abroad.
Seeing that she really thought so, Shu Bowen didn't know what to say for the time being and could only go back and discuss it later. Anyway, if she needed help, she could always ask him for help, and he would definitely do his best to assist her.
Su Xiao smiled and began helping him pack his things, preparing gifts to take back with him.
The day after tomorrow will arrive in the blink of an eye.
Early in the morning, Su Xiao got on the tractor and took Shu Bowen to the station.
"Xiaoxiao, take good care of yourself, and write to me..." Shu Bowen looked at Su Xiaoxiao and repeatedly gave her instructions, clearly worried about her.
"Alright, I got it, hurry up and get on the train." Su Xiao urged. The train had already arrived, and they were still dawdling. She was really exasperated.
After seeing Shu Bowen off, Su Xiao turned around, and the smile on her face instantly faded.
Yes, it's not that easy to be so open-minded. People around you leave one by one, and it's always a little sad. But she'll be sad for a while, and once she walks out of the station hall, she'll feel better.
"Grandpa, we can go now." Su Xiao jumped onto the tractor by herself, moving nimbly.
See? No one helped her up, but she still managed to get up. She was never exactly a lady.
"I still have to wait a bit, I need to pick up two more people." The old man calmly smoked his cigarette.
"Pick someone up? Pick up who?" Su Xiao asked curiously.
"Two new educated youths have arrived." The old man tapped his pipe and said with some helplessness, "When will this cycle of arrivals ever end?"
"Soon," Su Xiao murmured.
"What did you say?" The old man didn't hear clearly.
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