For several days in a row, Chen Chongshan did not go up the mountain again. Firstly, Ah Huang's injuries had not yet fully healed. Although they had begun to heal, he still walked with a limp. Secondly, Yuan Yuan would come to check on him from time to time, and Chen Chongshan did not want to face an angry Yuan Yuan.
In his eyes, it was something even more terrifying than facing a raging wild boar.
After a few days of rest, Chen Chongshan's injuries had almost fully healed. Since it was just a superficial wound, and his young body was full of vitality, this minor injury was naturally not a big deal.
After recovering, Chen Chongshan busied himself with harvesting corn and sweet potatoes, spreading them out to dry in a shady outbuilding.
After preparing everything, Chen Chongshan began to plan his trip to Tanzhou.
"Chongming, I'll buy bus tickets this afternoon, and then tomorrow morning we'll leave Ah Huang with Lao Qin and then head to Tanzhou."
After finishing his work, Chen Chongshan washed his face at the tap in the yard and then spoke to Chen Chongming, who was fiddling with corn cobs.
"Leaving tomorrow? Aren't we going to wait for Sister Yuan Yuan?"
Chen Chongming asked, "Yuan Yuan has repeatedly emphasized to them that the departure date is the morning after tomorrow."
"Well, we're going to see a doctor, not to study, so we won't go the same way as her."
Chen Chongshan paused, remained silent for a moment, and then spoke.
"Oh well."
Chen Chongming nodded without saying anything more.
Just as Chen Chongshan was about to go inside to pack his things, the courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open, and the pure-looking girl in white walked in with a smile.
"Hey, Chongming, look what this is..."
Yuan Yuan smiled, her radiant face painting the entire autumn with warm hues. She waved the three bus tickets in her hand and spoke to Chen Chongming in the courtyard.
"This is... a bus ticket?"
Chen Chongming looked at Yuan Yuan's raised hand and then exclaimed in surprise.
Although Chen Chongshan repeatedly emphasized that he would not go with Yuan Yuan, Chen Chongming still hoped that he could go with Yuan Yuan.
How wonderful it would be if this beautiful and kind girl could become my sister-in-law.
"Haha, you guessed right, I'll buy you ice cream later."
Yuan Yuan smiled, and then said to Chen Chongshan, "Chongshan, you all hurry up and pack. I bought three bus tickets to Tanzhou for 10 a.m. tomorrow. We'll go together then."
"Didn't you say you were going the day after tomorrow?"
Chen Chongshan was taken aback and asked in confusion.
"I originally planned to go the day after tomorrow, but when I went to buy tickets today, all the bus tickets for the morning of the day after tomorrow were sold out."
Yuan Yuan replied with a light laugh, "The day after tomorrow is the start of the new semester for all the universities in Tanzhou, so tickets are in short supply. However, there are still tickets available for tomorrow, so I took the liberty of buying tickets for tomorrow. You guys hurry up and pack your luggage, and we'll set off together tomorrow."
"Well... okay..."
Chen Chongshan hesitated for a moment, then nodded. He couldn't quite describe his feelings; there was surprise, trepidation, and even a hint of panic.
He wanted to leave a day earlier to avoid her, but unexpectedly, she happened to have bought a ticket for that day.
Is this fate? Or just a coincidence?
"Okay, I'll keep the tickets for now. My parents will take me to the bus station tomorrow, so I won't come looking for you here."
Yuan Yuan blushed slightly and said somewhat shyly, then paused and continued, "You guys need to hurry. We'll meet at the bus station waiting room at 9:30 and go in together to board the bus."
"Okay, Sister Yuan Yuan, don't worry, I will definitely make sure to supervise my brother at the right time."
Chen Chongming replied with a smile.
“Okay, Chongming, this task is entrusted to you,” Yuan Yuan replied.
"I guarantee the mission will be completed," Chen Chongming said, patting his chest.
Just as the group was chatting and laughing, the sound of a car engine approached from afar, only stopping outside the courtyard. Then, several figures entered from outside.
Upon seeing these people, Chen Chongming's expression changed, and Yuan Yuan's face also turned cold. Chen Chongshan walked to the front, grabbed Ah Huang, whose mane was standing on end and whose teeth were bared, and said coldly, "What are you doing here?"
The newcomers were Director Liu, Huang Maosan, and several other thugs.
Seeing the change in the men's expressions, Director Liu smiled awkwardly and said, "Xiao Chen, don't misunderstand. We've come here today to explain the previous misunderstanding, and of course, to apologize."
"Yes, Xiao Chen, everything before was a misunderstanding. Please don't take it to heart. We're here to make it up to you, so don't worry."
Huang Mao San also smiled, but said somewhat awkwardly.
"Misunderstand?"
Chen Chongshan sneered, but suddenly realized the two men's intentions.
Xu Jiaming had warned him before that these people would definitely come looking for him, and he figured Lin Jianbin must have played a role in it.
"Yes, it's all a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding."
Director Liu hurriedly said, "Xiao Chen, don't worry. I've already dealt with the policeman who injured you that day. He's still in solitary confinement. That was definitely his private behavior. I didn't know they would do something so extreme."
Director Liu spoke with a slight smile, but in his words he shifted the blame to others, and then he glanced sideways at Huang Mao San.
Seeing this, Huang Maosan hurriedly said, "Xiao Chen, I'm really sorry. As you know, this misunderstanding between us was caused by Ah Huang. You love dogs, and I love dogs too, and I love dogs to death. That's why so many misunderstandings have arisen. I hope you don't mind."
As Huang Mao San spoke, he took out an envelope from his briefcase: "Here's a little something for you two brothers, a small compensation. I hope you can let bygones be bygones and not take it to heart."
With a fawning smile on his face, Huang Mao San handed the envelope to Chen Chongshan with both hands, as if afraid that he would not accept it.
Chen Chongshan looked at the envelope in front of him. Judging from its thickness, it probably contained no less than twenty or thirty thousand yuan.
He hesitated whether to accept the money. Now that the matter was over, he had no intention of pursuing it further. Although he had suffered a bit at the police station, Huang Mao San hadn't fared any better. He had been bitten twice by Ah Huang, and his hands and legs were still bandaged. Moreover, he had lost three fighting dogs.
However, just as Chen Chongshan hesitated, Yuan Yuan suddenly walked over, took the envelope, and said, "Alright, we've accepted the things. You can leave now."
"Alright, alright, Miss Yuan is indeed very straightforward. We'll be going now."
Seeing that Yuan Yuan had accepted the money, Director Liu hurriedly smiled and said something, then pulled Huang Mao San away in a hurry.
"If you take someone's money, you have to solve their problems." As long as Chen Chongshan and his group accept the money, the matter will be over, and Young Master Lin will have no reason to pursue his responsibility.
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After those people left, Yuan Yuan handed the envelope to Chen Chongshan: "Chongshan, keep this safe. This is the price they have to pay."
"Um."
Since Yuan Yuan had already accepted the money, Chen Chongshan didn't think about it anymore. He opened the envelope and saw that there were exactly two dozen hundred-yuan bills, which should be 20,000 yuan.
Thinking back to how he was almost driven to despair by his aunt Zhang Lan not long ago because of 20,000 yuan, Chen Chongshan laughed self-deprecatingly. Indeed, life is unpredictable.
"Alright, Chongshan, I'm leaving now. I need to go back and pack my things. Remember to go to the station early tomorrow. It's crowded at the bus station now that school is starting, so it's better to go early."
Yuan Yuan gave one more instruction before leaving.
After selling his millet, Chen Chongshan had saved nearly 40,000 yuan. Now, with the addition of 20,000 yuan, he has almost 60,000 yuan, which gives him more confidence for his trip to Tanzhou.
After packing the two brothers' luggage a bit, Chen Chongshan called Lao Qin again and explained the situation. Lao Qin readily agreed. His villa was large and the kitchen was well-stocked. Helping to look after Ah Huang was just a small favor, and Lao Qin had no reason to refuse.
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