"We can go now." Cheng Wenkai called out to everyone as they left.
Wenjuan stayed with them the whole time, so there were some things Song Yan couldn't say.
The next day, when Song Yan and Li Yuanzhao met again, Song Yan said, "Those stamps are so beautiful, don't you want one?"
Li Yuanzhao looked at Song Yan and said, "I can't even use it to write letters, so what would I do with it?"
"Look at how much you liked it yesterday, you can keep it for yourself!"
Song Yan: "Everything is valued for its rarity."
This set of stamps was recalled immediately after its release; there are only a few left. Who knows, it might be valuable someday.
Li Yuanzhao didn't believe Song Yan's words at all. "You're a college student, after all. Don't keep bringing up money in front of others. Be mindful of your status!" Nowadays, people who constantly talk about money are looked down upon.
Song Yan: "I'm a fair guy. Two cards, one for each of us. If they become valuable someday, I'll sell them and we'll split the money."
Li Yuanzhao thought Song Yan was joking. "No need to split it equally, just treat me to a meal."
"Don't let yourself end up not being able to earn money for food."
Song Yan: "If you don't believe me, fine, I'm a real friend!"
Li Yuanzhao: "That's right, you're very kind."
How did you know there would be a strict investigation?
Wen Kai said that the higher-ups suddenly issued a strict order to crack down on all illegal and criminal activities, especially grain, and everything that is eaten was also investigated.
"We stopped early, so nothing bad happened."
Without realizing it, Li Yuanzhao lowered her voice. She was talking about stopping the sale of bean sprouts.
Song Yan: "I'm just a little uneasy. Besides, we're wholeheartedly focused on getting into university. If anything goes wrong, we'll have to give up on the exam."
Li Yuanzhao felt that Song Yan didn't want to reveal his source of information, so she didn't ask.
…
When Wei Aiguo returned, he learned that Song Yan had been admitted to university. He wasn't surprised at all. Wei Aiguo hoped Song Yan could achieve his dream, but he was also saddened that he would be separated from his wife.
When Wei Aiguo returned from Lao Zeng's place, he was even more depressed, silently hugging his wife without saying a word.
"What’s wrong with you?"
"I won't be able to see you for several months. What am I going to do if I miss you?" Wei Aiguo hugged him even tighter.
"Ugh! It's so tight I can't breathe!" Song Yan struggled.
Wei Aiguo relaxed his strength.
“After I’ve settled in at school, come with me!” Song Yan said.
Wei Aiguo felt bitter. The crucial problem was that he couldn't leave. "I don't have a household registration, and I don't have a job! I can't go."
Song Yan: "Things are always changing. At this time last year, we didn't know that the college entrance examination would be reinstated!"
If it doesn't work next year, try the year after. Maybe there won't be so many restrictions on household registration then.
We've saved up quite a bit of money. When the time comes, we can buy a house and the whole family can move there!
Song Yan's eyes were full of seriousness; this was what she thought, and this was what she would do. But she couldn't leave. Wei Aiguo kissed her, silencing her with a kiss...
Wei Aiguo was troubled. After lunch, he swept the yard, chopped firewood, and carried water, looking for work to do when there was none.
Everyone in Wei Aiguo's family could tell that he was in a bad mood.
Song Yan knew that there were rumors circulating in the village.
Huang Guoqing's wife was from the production brigade, a true country girl. Huang Guoqing was a college graduate, guaranteed a government job with a secure future. Would she still want this country wife?
There are also questions about Wei Aiguo. He has a job, but can he compare to Song Yan, who will be assigned to a big city later? How will this couple manage when they're separated by distance?
Song Yan believed that time would tell, so she didn't offer any further explanation or make any promises to Wei Aiguo.
Wei Aiguo felt irritable while working, so he went out for a walk.
Wei Aiguo walked aimlessly through the knee-deep snow in the woods for a while, until he was sweating. His mood improved. He slowly walked back.
"Li Zhiqing, are you going to work?" Wei Aiguo ran into Li Yuanzhao.
Li Yuanzhao didn't hear Wei Aiguo speak at all.
“Li Zhiqing?” Wei Aiguo raised his voice.
"Huh?" Li Yuanzhao turned around and saw Wei Aiguo.
"Why do you look so pale?" Wei Aiguo asked.
"I..." Li Yuanzhao also felt very uncomfortable, and at the same time, she was extremely scared.
"If you're not feeling well, let Xiaoyan take a look at you." Wei Aiguo was genuinely worried; Li Yuanzhao looked like she was about to faint at any moment.
"I'm going home first." Li Yuanzhao turned to leave, but she stumbled as soon as she turned around.
Wei Aiguo was quick and helped her up, otherwise Li Yuanzhao would have fallen.
Seeing Li Yuanzhao's condition, Wei Aiguo helped her steady but didn't dare let go immediately. "Are you sure you can handle this?"
Li Yuanzhao nodded and headed home.
Wei Aiguo followed behind.
Li Yuanzhao's steps were large while hers were small; clearly, something was wrong with her.
Wei Aiguo stood in Li Yuanzhao's yard, watching her go inside before he was about to leave. He planned to go back and ask Xiaoyan to come and check on her. But as he turned around, Li Yuanzhao rushed out of the house.
Li Yuanzhao was in a panic.
"You..." Wei Aiguo wanted to ask if there was something wrong. Actually, there was no need to ask; it was obvious that there was something wrong.
Li Yuanzhao had walked too fast and now her vision was blurring. She gripped the door frame tightly, or she would have fallen.
Cheng Wenkai wasn't home, and it wasn't convenient for Wei Aiguo to come inside, but given Li Yuanzhao's condition, they had to help her inside first!
"Shall I help you inside?" Wei Aiguo asked.
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