Li Xiuhua clutched the money Lin Qingyu had given her, feeling quite uncomfortable.
She hadn't been able to help much when Lin Qingyu got married, and now she was hoping her daughter would provide for her.
She had spent half her life farming, and this kind of life seemed endless.
Watching Lin Qingyu's departing figure, Li Xiuhua thought, her daughter's life is better now, she just hopes that she won't follow in her footsteps.
After returning home, Lin Qingyu planned to intervene in Lin Weidong's affairs.
The day after tomorrow is July 15th, and Lin Weidong will be going home. This day is a holiday in the local area.
She planned to follow Lin Weidong that day, secretly.
Lin Qingyu didn't know if there would be any bad consequences from doing this, but she couldn't just stand by and watch Lin Weidong do nothing.
There have been noticeably more people burning paper money on the streets these past few days.
The next day, Lin Qingyu went home again, this time bringing back a few wild chicken eggs; the pheasants she raised had laid eggs.
"You silly child, why are you always running home every other day!"
Li Xiuhua didn't go to work today; the brigade hasn't allowed anyone to work in the fields for the past few days.
She tapped Lin Qingyu's head reproachfully, acknowledging that this was indeed inappropriate.
Lin Qingyu put the things down with a grin and started talking about Lin Weidong.
"When is my little brother coming home? They should all be on holiday by now!"
“I don’t know either. I remember he mentioned last time that he might not come back for the Ghost Festival. He said he would only take one day off.”
Lin Qingyu stood there stunned. "Why isn't he back? The family is waiting for him to burn paper money for them. It's in town, not far!"
Her tone was somewhat anxious, and Li Xiuhua didn't know what was wrong with her, so she just kept talking.
"I don't know either. Maybe he wants to study more at school?"
Lin Qingyu became uneasy. If Lin Weidong hadn't gone home, would he still fall into the water?
Without having time to think it over, she made an excuse to go home after a short while.
Gu Shi wasn't home today either; he went to the town's supply and marketing cooperative to buy paper money, as he also needed to prepare for burning paper money.
Zhao Xiaobao went with Gu Shi. Doctor He hasn't returned yet, and no one knows when he will be able to go home.
She wanted to go to Lin Weidong's school to take a look; she was really worried about just waiting there.
After packing his things, he also brought some food and food coupons for Lin Weidong.
I hopped on my bicycle and set off. It was midday, and the sun was starting to get stronger.
Lin Qingyu was riding her bicycle on the road wearing only a straw hat, which Gu Shi had personally knitted.
It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to get to Lin Weidong's school by bike, and when I get there, the school has just let out for the day.
Lin Qingyu inquired with the gatekeeper and was told that she could be let in, but she would have to register.
Fortunately, this old man was easy to talk to; if it were someone else, they wouldn't have let her in without offering some kind of benefit.
Lin Qingyu carried a bag of things, walked through the school's paths, and made her way to the boys' dormitory.
This is also the high school she used to attend.
The boys' dormitory is a three-story building, and a dormitory supervisor lives at the main entrance.
This was Lin Qingyu's first time here. After she explained the situation to the old man, he didn't let her in and told her to wait there.
The sun was blazing, and she didn't know if Lin Weidong had returned to the dormitory. That old man was really something else.
Fortunately, after waiting for a while, Lin Weidong came over with his lunchbox. He usually eats in his dormitory and can also read a book at the same time.
"Wei Dong!"
Lin Qingyu was standing under the shade of a tree when she saw Lin Weidong and quickly called out to him.
"Sister? What brings you here?"
Lin Weidong looked at Lin Qingyu with some surprise and delight. He didn't even bother to eat his meal. He pulled Lin Qingyu to find a place to sit.
The two walked to the small pavilion in the school and sat down. Lin Weidong looked at Lin Qingyu with some excitement.
"Sis, what brings you here? Is everything alright at home?"
Lin Qingyu placed the things on the table and said calmly, "There's nothing wrong at home. I just heard from my mother that you weren't coming home, so I brought you some things to see you."
"What's so interesting about me? It's only a one-day holiday, I'd rather spend another day studying at school!"
Lin Qingyu didn't refute him, but continued, "So, are you planning to study in your dorm tomorrow?"
"Yeah! I have nowhere else to go, so I just stay in my dorm and read!"
"Tell me the truth, you're not going on a date, are you? You're not going to some riverside or anything like that?"
Lin Weidong was surprised that Lin Qingyu would say this, and immediately blushed.
"Sis, what are you saying? I'm still young, it's not as exaggerated as you think! I swear, I'll just stay in the dorm and study tomorrow, is that alright?"
Lin Qingyu chuckled and said, "I was just kidding, why did you take it seriously! Haha! But you absolutely mustn't go out to play, tomorrow is the Ghost Festival!"
"Okay, okay. It's so hot, sis, you haven't eaten yet, have you? You eat my food, and I'll go get another one later."
As Lin Weidong spoke, he tried to push the lunchbox toward Lin Qingyu, but Lin Qingyu didn't have time to eat his food, as Gu Shi was going home soon.
"These are what I brought for you. I was worried you wouldn't have enough to eat. You're at a stage where you're growing, so you should eat more. Eat some meat, why are you only eating vegetables?"
She opened Lin Weidong's lunchbox and found it contained only green vegetables, potatoes, and some eggs.
"This is enough for me, hehe!" Lin Weidong took the lunchbox back embarrassedly. He was used to it; this was better than what he ate at home.
"I'm giving you money so you can spend it. Go buy some meat!"
Finally, under Lin Qingyu's urging, Lin Weidong ordered another serving of braised pork before stopping.
With Lin Weidong's assurance, Lin Qingyu felt much more at ease and rode her bike home.
It was already hot, and she didn't have much of an appetite, so she hadn't eaten anything.
After arriving home, I felt hungry. Gu Shi was having dinner with Zhao Xiaobao.
"You're all back!"
Lin Qingyu felt a little guilty, so she didn't tell Gu Shi about going to see Lin Weidong.
Why are you sweating so much? Your face is so red.
Gu Shi stopped eating and went straight up to take off Lin Qingyu's hat; her face was covered in sweat enough to wash her face.
"I just... well, that thing..."
"You've gone out."
Gu Shi said with certainty that Lin Qingyu would stutter and speak unclearly whenever she wanted to lie.
He could immediately guess that Lin Qingyu was definitely not staying with Li Xiuhua.
Lin Qingyu looked at Gu Shi apologetically and said softly, "I just went to town..."
Gu Shi didn't argue with her, mainly because Zhao Xiaobao was still watching them, her mouth was eating, and her eyes were practically glued to them.
"Let's eat first! Xiao Bao, hurry up and eat, aren't you going to take a nap later?"
"Okay, Uncle, I'll be done eating soon. You guys enjoy your meal!"
Zhao Xiaobao finished the porridge in his bowl in a few gulps and quickly slipped away.
Before leaving, he turned around and faced Gu Shidao.
"Uncle, you can't hit Auntie! You made her cry last time, I could hear her crying!"
Lin Qingyu's face flushed red instantly.
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