After dinner, after seeing off the village chief and his companions, Tian An began to organize the things they brought back.
First, there are two boxes that are two feet long and wide.
"These two boxes contain toys that Brother Yiming and I bought for you two."
Tian An placed two boxes filled with toys such as nine-linked rings, rattles, diabolos, and Luban locks in front of Xiaokang and Xiaoqi.
The two little guys thanked Tian An and Zhao Yiming crisply and went to the side with a box each. They looked at the various novel toys in the box with great curiosity.
Next I bought some hairpins and beads.
After Tian An took out the hairpin he bought for Grandma Qin and gave it to her personally, he left the rest to Chun Xi to distribute.
Granny Qin took the hairpin given by Tian An, her eyes moistened, "You little girl, Granny eats, drinks and lives here for free, and spends so much money on your medicine, but can't help you at all, why are you still wasting this money on Granny!"
Tian An took the hairpin and personally pinned it on Granny Qin. "Granny, you've helped me a lot! You taught me so much. The etiquette of a wealthy family, how to behave, and you also helped broaden my horizons.
If you hadn't told me the rules of the exam this time, how could I have prepared everything for Brother Yiming?
Brother Yiming did so well in the exam this time, and you deserve all the credit!"
Granny Qin patted Tian An's hand and said with moist eyes: "Granny has nothing now, so I can only give you more advice when you encounter problems."
"It's said that having an old person in the family is like having a treasure. The advice you gave me is worth a fortune." Tian An put on the hairpin and took out the bronze mirror from the bag beside her to show it to Granny Qin. "This hairpin really looks good on you, Granny. I have a really good taste."
Granny Qin was amused. "Are you praising me or yourself?"
"All praise."
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The news that Zhao Yiming passed the imperial examination spread to all the villages within a night. The next day, everyone came to congratulate him with gifts. Many people came, including those from the village and other villages, both acquaintances and strangers.
Tian An and Zhao Yiming were away in the county town visiting Master Zheng. Chunxi, inexperienced, was at a loss. Granny Qin stepped in to take charge, instructing Chunxi to register the belongings everyone had brought and to make plans when Tian An and the others returned. She also taught her how to handle similar situations.
After Tian An and Zhao Yiming visited Master Zheng, they went to Qin Yalan's house.
Qin Yalan handed Tian An an envelope and said, "This was given to me by Jin Yan. Uncle Gu has been transferred to Dingzhou. She couldn't wait for you to come back, so she asked me to give this to you."
Tian An opened the envelope, and inside was a document such as a travel permit, and a letter of recommendation from Songshan Academy in the capital. It should have been from County Magistrate Gu to Zhao Yiming, but he handed it to her through Gu Jinyan.
Qin Yalan also saw the recommendation letter, "An An, this Songshan Academy is one of the four major academies in the capital. If you can study there, Mr. Zhao will have a 50% chance of being admitted to high school in the future."
Tian An had also heard Mr. Han mention this Songshan Academy. Mr. Han and County Magistrate Gu were students there in the past. Both of them were admitted later, but Mr. Han was burdened by his family and ended up in his current situation, which allowed them to take advantage of the opportunity.
"It's just..." Qin Yalan hesitated to speak.
"Sister Yalan, just say whatever you want to say. We have such a close relationship, so what can't we say?"
Qin Yalan sighed, "I'm just worried about you. What would you do if Mr. Zhao went to Songshan Academy?"
Tian An didn't understand what she meant, "What should I do?"
Qin Yalan felt like an old woman at the moment. "The capital is far away from here. Do you want to go there or stay here?"
Without waiting for Tian An to speak, she continued, "Don't say you haven't heard of the story in the storybooks where a poor scholar becomes the top scorer in the imperial examination, marries a wealthy and noble lady, and then abandons his wife who has shared his hardships with him."
Tian An wanted to say that Zhao Yiming wouldn't do that.
Qin Yalan saw through her thoughts and continued, "Even if Mr. Zhao keeps his promise, studying is a long process. You've been separated for a long time. Can you guarantee that we won't feel unfamiliar when we meet again? Can it be the same as it is now?"
"Hiss..." Doesn't that mean she's in a long-distance relationship?
Thinking of the stories about long-distance relationships he saw on Douyin in his previous life, Tian An was already considering the possibility of her following him to Beijing.
Seeing Tian An's thoughtful look, Qin Yalan knew that she had listened to him, so she said no more.
Let’s talk about another thing.
"What? You said you were going to Beijing?" Tian An looked at Qin Yalan in shock.
Qin Yalan said helplessly: "My father's family is in the capital, and it was because of my mother that he stayed in Jinning County. He originally wanted to find a husband for me here, and then stay here for the rest of my life.
Unfortunately, ever since the incident with Zhang Wenhao, my father has been treating everyone like that scumbag you mentioned. And since he's a man, he's always been a bit hesitant about my marriage, so he wants to take me to the capital and ask my aunt to help him find a suitable match."
Tian An felt a little lonely, "Sister Jinyan is gone, and you are leaving too, so I am the only one left."
Qin Yalan stepped forward and hugged Tian An. "If I leave and the marriage is finalized, I may never come back. You are more free. If you have the chance, you must come to see me!"
The two talked for a while before Tian An asked Qin Yalan about the date they would leave.
"Five days later."
Tian An frowned: "So fast!"
Qin Yalan sighed, "If it weren't for waiting for you to come back, I might have already left. Jin Yan also wanted to wait for you to come back, but unfortunately Uncle Gu couldn't wait."
"Then I'll take you there when the time comes." Tian An said.
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