As Chu Xingyue listened to her grandfather's story, she thought to herself that there seemed to be more to her parents' story than met the eye, and she would have to go to Kyoto to find out the truth.
Chu Xingyue didn't feel too much pressure; things would work themselves out.
After the college entrance examination, the two girls relaxed for a few days, went to school to fill out their college applications, and reconnected with their classmates. Most of them estimated that their scores would be enough to get into their desired universities. After all, Chu Xingyue had given them a month of intensive tutoring before the exam, and those who did well were extremely grateful to her. Although the top student was usually difficult to approach, they had been classmates for three years, and she could explain any questions they asked clearly. Therefore, Chu Xingyue was highly regarded by her classmates. In addition, there was also Chu Jiaojiao, who was extremely strong in combat, in the class.
Everyone knew that the two were sisters. In some families with two children, the two sisters were used to make others look good. Chu Xingyue and Chu Jiaojiao were the "other people's children" that everyone talked about, the ones that everyone wanted to surpass. Although they couldn't surpass them, that didn't stop them from being a powerful goal. The two didn't tell their classmates that they would be leaving the place where they had lived for more than ten years in a few days. They said that the separation was for a better reunion. The friendship between classmates was pure. When they left, everyone was in tears. Even the tough Chu Xingyue and Chu Jiaojiao had tears in their eyes.
The family tidied up their home and gave away what needed to be given away. They had basically packed everything up. Some things they couldn't take with them were given to fellow villagers. The house was sold to the village at a discounted price. As for how they would use it afterward, that was no longer their concern. They had lived in the village for many years and were both capable and discreet.
Aside from the village chief, no one knew that the old man who worked in the fields with them every day was from the big city they longed for. Some of the elderly had never left the county in their entire lives, and some had never even left the village. The tomboy Erniu who fought with them every day was actually a well-bred young lady from Kyoto. Who hasn't fought as a child? The little fool they bullied when they were young was someone they couldn't even imagine, and who would later become someone unattainable to them. But what simple-minded villager would care about these things?
Wu County has no train station, so we had to take a bus to the city first. The city's train station was on the very edge of the city, the furthest point from Wu County. The bumpy bus swayed and rattled until it arrived at the city bus station in the evening. Chu Jiaojiao jumped off the bus first, followed by Chu Qian. Su Jin had been sitting all day and her face was pale. Chu Xingyue helped the old lady off the bus. The old lady's legs were weak. "Grandma, are you alright? Let's find a place to rest for the night and go to the train station tomorrow." Su Jin stood there, her face pale, and took several deep breaths to suppress the urge to vomit.
In the evening, the city is filled with people rushing home from get off work, students waiting for their buses at the bus stops, shops on both sides of the road opening for business, and bustling pedestrians enjoying the approach of night.
Chu Xingyue had lived in the village for many years, and her most frequent schooling was in the county. She had become accustomed to this simple and peaceful life and was quite content.
After dropping off their luggage in the hotel room, the family freshened up and went out to find a congee shop. After a day of traveling, no one had much of an appetite, so they ordered some hot congee and side dishes to soothe their stomachs. After eating, they took the three elders back to the hotel to rest.
Having finally arrived in the city, Chu Jiaojiao pestered Chu Xingyue to go shopping. The two sisters walked arm in arm down the street, watching the passersby. Chu Jiaojiao was full of anticipation for the future, while Chu Xingyue was much calmer. The two strolled leisurely, and a roadside barbecue stall caught Chu Jiaojiao's eye. Her eyes lit up instantly, and she tugged at Chu Xingyue's arm, shaking it with puppy-dog eyes, pleading, "An'an, An'an, barbecue, barbecue, I want to eat barbecue!" Chu Xingyue answered Chu Jiaojiao with her actions.
"Boss, give us the menu, and another bottle of baijiu." "Coming, coming!" After serving the dishes, the waiter went to the bar, picked up the menu, and delivered it to Chu Xingyue's table. Chu Jiaojiao held a pen, looked down, and marked the dishes she wanted to eat. Smelling the aroma of barbecue, she was clearly very happy. Chu Xingyue took a thermos and rinsed the bowls and chopsticks for the two of them before placing them in front of Chu Jiaojiao. Although barbecue is not healthy, the tableware is even dirtier, with detergent residue in it.
The two were enjoying drinks and barbecue, having a great time.
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