Qin Wan took the phone number and looked at Zhou Ran, with a complicated emotion in her heart.
She asked, "What are your plans for the future?"
Zhou Ran smiled slightly and replied:
"I'm married in the countryside. My wife is the daughter of the brigade leader. She's very loyal and kind, and her whole family treats me very well. I want to live a good life with them, a simple and peaceful life."
After saying that, Zhou Ran's eyes fell on Qin Wan. He seemed to have something to say, but in the end he didn't say it. He just looked at Qin Wan quietly, with an expression that made it difficult to speak.
Seeing this, Qin Wan couldn't help but ask curiously, "We are old classmates, what can't we talk about?"
Zhou Ran showed his signature simple smile, scratched his head a little embarrassedly, and then said:
"Then I'll be frank. Actually, I heard from others that the country seems to be reinstating the college entrance examination. You can prepare a little bit and get into a good school, so you can find a good job in the future."
Qin Wan nodded, his eyes flashing with thought, and responded:
"I've heard the news too. Are you ready? Do you plan to give it a try?"
Zhou Ran shook his head, looking helpless but also somewhat relieved and said:
"I don't plan to take the college entrance exam. What will happen after I return to the city? I didn't follow my parents' instructions this time, and they are almost mad. Even if I really go back to the city, won't I still have to endure their oppression and nagging? Besides, I live well here. Although life in the countryside is simple, it is also very fulfilling."
Qin Wan smiled, her smile was full of understanding and support:
"Then congratulations on finding your own happiness. Being able to live the life you want is the greatest success."
Zhou Ran looked at Qin Wan with gratitude, a warm feeling welling up in his heart:
"Thank you, Qin Wan. Honestly, I think this is pretty good now. Although the conditions in the countryside aren't as good as in the city, people are honest and sincere, and life is stable. My wife and family treat me very well, and I'm very satisfied."
Qin Wan continued to ask:
"So what are your plans for the future? Are you going to live in the countryside forever?"
Zhou Ran thought about it, his eyes revealing determination and expectation:
"I just want to live a good life and take good care of my family. When I have free time, I read books and learn new knowledge. Maybe one day I can use it. Besides, life in the countryside is also full of fun, and I want to experience more of it."
Qin Wan nodded. She believed that Zhou Ran would be able to live a fulfilling life.
"That's great. When you're free, let's talk about books and life. I'd also like to hear stories about the countryside."
Zhou Ran readily agreed:
"Okay, that's a deal. When the time comes, I'll treat you to some of our country's specialty wine. It's so delicious!"
The two smiled at each other, and the pure friendship spread in each other's hearts. Although their life trajectories have been completely different, their care and blessings for each other remain the same.
"Okay, I should go now." Zhou Ran stood up and waved to Qin Wan. "Take care of yourself too. I'll come see you again when I have the chance."
Qin Wan also waved, his eyes full of farewell: "Have a safe journey, Qin Wan. I'm waiting for your good news! No matter where you are, I hope you will live happily."
As he was speaking, he remembered something and called out to Zhou Ran who was walking out:
"Wait a minute, Zhou Ran," he said, and quickly found a pen and paper, wrote a series of numbers on the paper, and then handed it to Zhou Ran:
"Here's my home phone number. Keep it. Contact me if you need anything."
Zhou Ran took it and nodded vigorously, which was considered as his agreement.
After seeing Zhou Ran off, Qin Wan's mood became heavy and depressed, as if shrouded in dark clouds.
She stood silently at the door, watching Zhou Ran leave, with an indescribable sense of loss in her heart.
Bai Suzhen saw all of this. She noticed Qin Wan's unhappy expression and couldn't help feeling a little jealous.
She thought to herself:
"This girl is actually closer to outsiders than to me, her mother."
However, Bai Suzhen did not express her dissatisfaction.
After all, the gap between mother and daughter has existed for some time, and once this gap is formed, it is like ice, and it is not easy to melt it.
As the days passed, Qin Wan began to miss her children.
Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she would lie in bed and recall every moment she spent with her children. Those warm memories kept appearing in her mind.
However, when she saw Bai Susu's expectant eyes, she hesitated again. She knew that Bai Susu hoped she could stay by her side and take good care of her.
Faced with such a contradiction, Qin Wan felt very conflicted and didn't know how to make a decision.
Fortunately, Lu Yu often calls her to tell her about the children's recent situation.
Every time Qin Wan heard that her children were obedient, healthy and happy, she felt a little comforted. Lu Yu also told her to take good care of her mother so that she could rest assured and recover.
Around the third week of Bai Susu's hospitalization, a heartbreaking news came like a bolt from the blue - Bai Susu's condition suddenly worsened.
When Qin Wan heard the news, his heart sank and his mood instantly fell to the bottom.
In fact, this sudden deterioration was not entirely unexpected. The doctor had previously warned her seriously that Bai Susu's internal organs had been corroded by the disease and were extremely fragile. Every examination was like walking a tightrope, which was terrifying.
However, in this desperate situation, Qin Wan felt a trace of unwillingness and persistence in his heart.
She knew that if she had not been secretly adding the magical spiritual spring water to the water that Bai Susu drank, Bai Susu's internal organs would probably have been unable to bear it and would have "taken a vacation" to rest long ago.
Lingquan is the ray of hope in Qin Wan's heart, and it is the chance of life that she is willing to fight for for Bai Suzhen at all costs.
Whenever Qin Wan saw Bai Suzhen's expression getting a little better because of that little bit of spiritual spring water, his heart was filled with relief and motivation.
But now, news of the worsening condition has come.
In order to let Bai Suzhen stay in this world for a moment longer, she secretly increased the amount of spiritual spring water, but it had no effect at all.
The doctor said that Bai Susu's life is coming to an end.
A few nights later, Bai Suzhen completed the final journey of her life.
After taking care of Bai Susu's funeral, Qin Wan boarded the train back to the island.
Because she didn't buy a soft sleeper, she was sitting in her seat at the moment, thinking about the shocking news that Bai Suzhen told her before she left.
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