Chapter 261 On the Eve of Departure
Knowing that everyone was worried, Lin Siqiao simply said that she was going to participate in the selection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If everything goes smoothly, she will travel to Europe in April with people from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce for a one-month visit.
This was the first time the country had sent a diplomatic mission on the trip, and it was of great significance.
Lin Siqiao has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, so she must get the opportunity to accompany the group no matter what.
Today is the eighth day of the first lunar month. It will take two to three days to get to Beijing from here. Lin Siqiao plans to leave as soon as possible.
"Grandpa and grandma, I may not be able to spend the Lantern Festival with you at home."
"Go ahead, it's important to get down to business."
Although Old Mrs. Qiao was reluctant, she would not hold her children back on this matter.
Ever since Lin Siqiao won the top spot in the imperial examination, Old Mrs. Qiao knew that their Qiao Qiao had a bright future.
"Qiao Qiao, when are you planning to leave?"
"Tomorrow."
Lin Siqiao knew his senior brother's temperament very well. Since he called, there must be other arrangements.
"Okay, I'll help you pack your luggage later."
"Second brother, go back quickly and help arrange the boat tickets."
After Mrs. Qiao finished the arrangements, she glanced at Lu Jianchuan again. This kid hadn't even sat down yet, but he was about to leave with everyone.
Qiao Zhiyi nodded and sat down on the bicycle.
"Then I'll buy two tickets for the ferry that arrives in Shanghai at 11 a.m. tomorrow. This one is faster."
"Uncle." Lin Siqiao thought for a moment and stopped him. "I'm not going back to Shanghai. I'll just buy a boat ticket to Jinling."
She would be closer if she came from Jinling.
As for Lu Jianchuan, the National Defense University has not started yet, and he did not go home for the New Year this year, so he should go back to spend time with his family.
"Buy him a boat ticket back to Shanghai."
Unexpectedly, Lu Jianchuan did not agree after hearing this. He stuffed the boat ticket money to Qiao Zhiyi and said.
"Could you please buy me a boat ticket to Jinling?"
"Okay, fine."
Qiao Zhiyi privately thought that it would be better for them to go together so that they could take care of each other on the way.
So after hearing what Lu Jianchuan said, he rode his bicycle far away.
“…”
Lin Siqiao glanced at the direction where his second uncle left, and then glanced at Lu Jianchuan.
Lu Jianchuan knew what she was thinking.
He wanted to go to Beijing with her, but he knew Xiao Qiao's character very well.
She is very independent in her work and doesn't like to be disturbed too much.
She needs a sense of security, but she also needs absolute freedom.
In this regard, Lu Jianchuan had no choice but to be tolerant and supportive.
"I'll take you to the train, and after I see my uncle, I'll go back to Shanghai."
Lin Siqiao knew that Second Uncle Lu was in Jinling, and she also knew that this was the biggest concession Lu Jianchuan could make.
"What are you talking about?"
Qiao Zhiping drank too much at noon and was still dazed.
Qiao Yingjing walked forward, hugged his thighs, and pursed her lips.
"Dad, my sister and brother are leaving tomorrow. Shall we go tomorrow?"
He wants to go along, it's more lively with more people
"Go, where are you going?"
Qiao Zhiping shook his head. Why did he remember that he seemed to have just arrived home today?
elder brother?
Who is the brother?
Qiao Zhiping was completely confused and couldn't figure it out. Seeing this, Wang Xiaofei pushed him back to the room.
"Xiao Qiao, go and clean up first. Don't worry about your uncle. I'll talk to him after he sobers up."
Lin Siqiao nodded. Lu Jianchuan's luggage was basically untouched, so there was no need to pack it at all.
She didn't have much luggage, just a few sets of clothes.
Oh, no, she bought a bunch of miscellaneous gadgets before the Chinese New Year.
It turns out that she had a good eye.
There are two jars of pickled vegetables inside, which are genuine and cost around one million yuan each.
She didn't plan to take these away, so she left them at home.
The space is limited, so she'll have to think of a solution when she has free time.
After all, there are all kinds of good things to be found abroad, so she has to make good use of the 200 square meters.
Lin Siqiao was thinking secretly, and after a while, Old Mrs. Qiao knocked on the door and came in. Seeing her red eyes, Lin Siqiao felt uncomfortable.
"Grandma, after I'm gone, you and grandpa must take good care of your health."
"You guys take good care of yourselves, so I can go out there with peace of mind."
"Don't keep the clothes I buy for you in the bottom of your closet, and don't be reluctant to wear them."
"Our family conditions are not bad now, there is no need to live a tight life."
"And the ginseng tablets. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere in your body, take them immediately. Don't delay."
"The weather here is humid. The longer the ginseng slices are stored, the less effective they will be. They will be wasted then."
People of the older generation are like this; the better something is, the more reluctant they are to use it on themselves.
Of course, Lin Siqiao said this on purpose, otherwise they would not listen at all.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Mrs. Qiao exclaimed.
Then he nodded.
"Okay, I'll listen to you from now on."
Lin Siqiao held onto Old Lady Qiao's arm, and for once in a pampered tone, she said, "That's more like it."
After hearing this, Mrs. Qiao smiled, helped her tidy up the hair on her forehead, and then spoke in a gentle voice.
"Take care of yourself when you go there."
"Don't take your health lightly just because you're young."
"Xiao Lu is a few years older than you. If you have any questions, listen to his opinions."
"Also, don't always bully others."
“…”
Lin Siqiao argued softly, "How could I bully him?" It was clearly him who almost bullied me today.
"Yes, yes, you didn't bully me."
Old Mrs. Qiao didn't argue with her about this, but just patted her hands.
"Xiao Lu is a steady and hardworking kid who can handle things."
"The most important thing is that he is full of you."
"We can rest assured if we leave you to him."
"I understand, grandma." Lin Siqiao was happy that her choice was recognized.
"Qiao Qiao, do you have any plans on when to make the decision?"
What Mrs. Qiao meant by "definitely" was marriage. She asked this just to have an idea in mind. After all, it would take some time to prepare the dowry.
After hearing this, Lin Siqiao was silent for a moment.
Lu Jianchuan also asked herself this question a few months ago, but she did not give a specific time at that time.
Now the same question is before him, but Lin Siqiao still has no answer.
But she found that this time she didn't seem to be so resistant to getting married.
But getting married requires not only careful consideration, but also impulse.
Lin Siqiao didn't dare to make any guarantees, she only said that she had an idea about the matter and would put it on the agenda as soon as possible, and that she would talk about other things later.
"Okay, then you clean up first and I'll go cook."
After going out the door, Old Mrs. Qiao glanced at the west wing, paused for a few seconds, and then walked straight over.
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