Chapter 34 (Second Update)
Luo Yan felt completely refreshed upon arriving at the library.
She laughed out loud at the smell of the books and found an empty seat to sit down and review.
There was a part she didn't understand, so she turned the book upside down on the table to find the answer.
To be honest, this learning mode initially made her feel tired, but over time she gradually discovered some enjoyment in it. It felt like she could dig up treasures every day, and even when searching for books, she would flit around like a butterfly.
She stayed until dark before leaving this precious place.
The north wind was howling outside, and a few snowflakes were falling.
Luo Yan couldn't control the direction when riding her bike, and didn't dare to pedal hard. She hadn't moved forward much, but the wind blew her backward, and she didn't even get out of the school gate.
"What kind of nonsense is this?" she thought angrily, banging on the car handle. "Kindness is taken advantage of by cars."
As a result, the bike also acted up, breaking down after only a few steps, and the chain came off.
Luo Yan squatted down and studied it for a long time but still couldn't figure it out, so she simply parked the car back in the shed and took the bus at the school gate.
While she was waiting for the bus, a car stopped in front of her, and a large group of people got off.
Luo Yan stepped aside to let the other person go first, and caught a glimpse of the words, "I'll take it to Xiuhe tomorrow."
This name is not common. Luo Yan looked over and couldn't find Chen Jinghong in the crowd. Judging from the context, Zhou Xiuhe was probably hospitalized. She shifted her gaze to the distance.
But no matter how hard they looked, bus number 3 just wouldn't come.
Luo Yan sniffled from the cold, managed to get into the car, and walked back from the alleyway about a mile from her home.
After all that trouble, she didn't get home until very late.
Luo Hong was waiting at the gate of the courtyard. When he saw his younger sister, he said, "You have to remember the time when you're studying. I thought something had happened to you."
Luo Yan felt even more aggrieved: "Didn't you notice something was missing?"
Luo Hong suddenly realized: "Where's the car?"
Luo Yan said stiffly, "Oh no!"
Luo Hong: "It breaks down several times a year, so I might as well replace it."
Luo Yan was furious with the bike, but she never considered replacing it, saying, "I've been riding it for over ten years."
Luo Hong: "Otherwise, how could it break?"
Luo Yan: "It'll be fine after a little repair."
Neither sibling could convince the other, so they went inside to wait for their parents to make a decision.
Liu Yinfeng had a plan in mind.
A document released last month stipulates that the wages of employees in all industries across the city will be increased to varying degrees starting from 1980.
The husband has a long service record and is a veteran revolutionary who fought in the war; now he can receive a little over one hundred yuan.
My daughter received a scholarship for college, and after my son was officially hired, he offered to give ten yuan to his parents. Together, they could save enough for a car in a year.
No matter how you look at it, the family is well-off, but it would be best not to replace it if possible.
Liu Yinfeng: "Let's try to fix it first, and replace it if it breaks again."
The mother made the decision, and neither the brother nor sister objected.
Luo Hong: "Where's the car? I'll take it to him tomorrow."
Luo Yan: "It's not certain that you can take it away."
Luo Hong: "It's alright, I'll go take a look first."
Luo Yan: "No rush, it just so happens that you're working the night shift these days, so we can take turns using it."
She had planned it quite well. Luo Hong said, "I need to use the car every day, so I'll go check it out after get off work tomorrow morning."
Luo Yan handed him the car keys and told him where the car was parked.
Luo Hong took it and stuffed it into his pocket. He would eat first, take a nap, and then go to his night shift.
He'll definitely pass by his childhood friend's shop on the way, and if he sees the light still on, he'll stop and chat for a bit.
Zhou Weifang was feeling sleepy while working and yawned: "Bring me a couple of steamed buns if you pass by tomorrow."
The steamed buns at the bicycle factory canteen are quite famous. Luo Hong said, "It's not on my way; I have to go to Jiaotong University."
Zhou Weifang: "What happened to Yanzi?"
Luo Hong: "She's fine, the car broke down, I'll go see what to do."
He studied welding, Zhou Weifang:
"The professionals are right here; you're just showing off your limited skills in front of an expert."
Luo Hong didn't stand on ceremony and tossed him the car keys: "They're in the shed closest to the door. Do you know where they are?"
Zhou Weifang: "If I can't recognize them, I'll try them one by one."
Luo Hong: "We'll have them arrested as thieves later."
"After you finish your meat bun, wait at the entrance of Jiaotong University. I'll have Yanyan go over and show you the way."
Zhou Weifang: "Okay."
The two of them discussed it and decided to go to work separately.
Luo Yan had no objection when she found out the next day. She simply listened, then pulled out her accounting notes from her room and stuffed them into her bag: "I'm leaving."
She found riding her brother's bike uncomfortable and complained that the seat was too high, so she had to pedal with great effort to get to school.
Zhou Weifang arrived a little earlier and saw her from a distance. When she got closer, he said, "Luo Bu, this bike is too big for you."
Luo Yan nodded in agreement and said, "The car is inside the school."
Zhou Weifang: "You lead the way."
Luo Yan got out of the car and led him inside, stopping in front of the bicycle shed. She pointed and said, "That's it."
Overnight, her bicycle was stuck inside.
Unable to get close through the gap, Zhou Weifang said, "Okay, I'll do it. You go to school."
"I can't accept this," Luo Yan said. "I'm not in class today, I'll go with you."
Judging from her appearance, she wasn't suited for any heavy lifting. Zhou Weifang said, "No need, don't delay your review."
Strangely enough, Luo Yan sensed a hint that he wanted to get rid of her, and her brows furrowed slightly.
But she was very polite and insisted on her opinion: "It won't be delayed."
Zhou Weifang sighed and said, "Okay, let's do it together."
It seemed like they were particularly unwilling.
Luo Yan remembered that he was fine the last time they met. She thought about it for a while but couldn't figure it out, so she simply kept quiet.
Zhou Weifang was used to her silence and said, "I'll carry the front, you carry the back."
Luo Yan nodded and rolled up her sleeves a little.
Zhou Weifang noticed something tied to her wrist and casually remarked, "Are red strings popular among students these days?"
Luo Yan looked a little embarrassed and casually replied, "Yes."
Zhou Weifang didn't miss the change in her expression, thinking to himself that the red string really couldn't give people any imagination beyond human affection and love.
He said, "It looks pretty good."
Luo Yan cheered up again: "I made it up myself."
Zhou Weifang: "The craftsmanship is quite good."
One should reciprocate kindness, and Luo Yan wanted to praise him, but couldn't find a way to extend the conversation, so she simply said, "Thank you."
Now it was Zhou Weifang's turn to remain silent.
He thought to himself that he and Luo Yan really didn't have much to talk about. Their past and present lives couldn't overlap; they were clearly from different worlds.
This feeling is even more pronounced when standing on this campus.
It was on campus that Luo Yan suddenly remembered: "Have you read your books?"
Zhou Weifang truthfully replied, "I read it, but I didn't understand it very well."
"Then you can refer to my notes as well; it will be easier."
"Did you finish your accounting exam?"
"Um."
"When is the holiday?"
"The week after next."
...
The two of them kept asking and answering questions, and before long they had moved Luo Yan's car out.
Zhou Weifang brought his toolbox and, after a quick check, said, "I'll lock the chain first, then push...ride back to the shop and we'll see."
He changed his mind quite quickly, and Luo Yan didn't realize it, but she was still worried: "Will you be able to ride it?"
Zhou Weifang: "Sure, it's only a few miles away."
He spoke with such conviction that Luo Yan had no doubts: "Okay, then take it slow."
Noticing his hands were stained black, she asked, "Do you want to wash them?"
Zhou Weifang: "No need, it won't get clean even without soap."
He added, "I'll take care of the rest myself, you go about your business."
Luo Yan, who was repairing the car, really couldn't be of much help. She put the laptop in the bicycle basket and said, "Thank you for your hard work, goodbye."
She felt much better after resolving the matter, and brushed the dust off her clothes and left.
Once the car was out of sight, Zhou Weifang stopped pretending to fiddle with it and half-pulled, half-dragged it back to the shop.
He was covered in sweat from exhaustion in the dead of winter.
Upon seeing that they had "acquired" a car, the two apprentices estimated its value themselves: "Master, is this worth thirty?"
Zhou Weifang said irritably, "It's worth three hundred."
He sat down to catch his breath, and after resting, he took out an old Flying Pigeon bicycle that he had acquired a few days ago.
The apprentice chimed in, "Didn't you say this car is pretty good? Shouldn't we disassemble the parts first?"
Zhou Weifang: "I won't dismantle it, I'll fix it."
Apprentice: "Why would we need to fix it?"
No, why do you ask about everything?
Zhou Weifang: "It's useful."
Apprentice: "What's it for?"
Zhou Weifang finally lost his temper: "Go do your work."
No matter how approachable he is, he's still the master; when he gets angry, everyone should run away.
Zhou Weifang finally got a moment of peace and quiet, tidied himself up a bit, and rode Feige to the Luo family's house.
Luo Hong was catching up on sleep when he was woken up, and he was in a daze.
Zhou Weifang didn't waste any words with him: "This bike is small, it's just right for your sister to ride. I looked at hers, it will take some time to repair, she can come back to pick it up in a few days."
After saying that, he left. Anyone who didn't know better would think someone was chasing him with a knife.
Luo Hong was still dazed. He scratched his head, didn't think about it too much, and turned back to go back to sleep.
Luo Yan, unaware that she was about to have a "new" car, was studying diligently in the library.
As she was watching, someone patted her on the back.
Luo Yan turned around, her eyes crinkling with laughter, and whispered, "Jin Hong."
Chen Jinhong sat down opposite her: "We can have dinner together today."
My brother doesn't go to work until after 11 o'clock, so we can definitely have time to eat dinner outside.
Luo Yan nodded, continued reading, and got up to eat around the same time.
They could speak loudly outside, chatting casually.
Luo Yan couldn't help but ask, "How's that boy from yesterday?"
Chen Jinhong: "She's in the hospital receiving intravenous fluids."
Luo Yan: "As expected."
"What do you mean by 'as expected'?" Chen Jinghong asked.
Luo Yan told her about what happened at the bus stop yesterday.
Chen Jinghong: "That must be someone from our class. Several of us went to see Zhou Xiuhe yesterday afternoon."
Luo Yan: "He's quite popular."
Chen Jinhong: "The students living in the dorms are quite united, after all, they are in a foreign land."
That's true, you can rely on friends when you're out and about.
Luo Yan: "It's the same in our class; all the boarding students come and go together."
Living together in the same dormitory day and night, you're bound to develop a stronger bond with your classmates than if you were commuting.
Chen Jinhong: "It's a pity I don't meet the accommodation requirements, otherwise I would like to give it a try."
Locals can also stay, but there are requirements regarding their home address.
Luo Yan: "It seems they're going to build a new dormitory building, and everyone will live there from now on."
Putting policies aside for now, Chen Jinhong said, "Well, it looks like we're going to have another labor class."
Students are a valuable workforce, a truth that remains true everywhere.
Luo Yan sighed and touched her smooth hand: "We can be considered both literate and martial."
Her movements were neither too big nor too small, just enough to expose a section of her wrist.
Chen Jinhong, with her sharp eyes, said, "You also braided a red string."
He then showed her his own: "I thought I was the only one who was superstitious."
A while ago, a rumor came out of nowhere that if you braid a red string and tie it to your wrist at midnight, you can get a high score on a test.
Luo Yan didn't believe in these things at first, but she did it anyway, and said embarrassedly, "I can't help it, everyone is just too amazing."
Chen Jinhong: "Our class is the same. We study from morning till night. I used to think I was a chosen one, but now I see I'm nothing."
People who have similarities tend to be closer.
Luo Yan touched her wrist and thought: Chen Jinhong must have been the first good friend she made in college.
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Author's note: Goodnight~
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