After returning to the guesthouse, Zhou Jiao never asked to go out alone again. Instead, the uncle sent a lot of local cakes and glutinous rice flour and lotus root starch for her and Yi Jiefang, asking them to visit him on their way back.
They immediately took out a small portion for everyone to taste, smiled at each other, and went to the nearby post office with several classmates who were sending packages.
Yi Jiefang had no shortage of money this time, not to mention his golden child, Zhou Jiao. Passing by a department store, they let their classmates queue at the post office first, and the two of them were secretly happy.
Buy as much as you can of happy cakes and candied pastries.
Zhou Jiao hadn't expected this young man to be even crazier than herself. No wonder he and her husband were such close friends. Birds of a feather flock together! Finally, after she dissuaded him, Yi Jiefang reluctantly gave up. Just like that, the two of them still managed to pack up a large package.
"Jiaojiao, it's a pity you didn't go out with us yesterday. The crayfish here are delicious. We will definitely buy some more to take back on our way back."
Zhou Jiao nodded in amusement. Could she say she saw him yesterday and bought a lot without a ticket? There were more crayfish here than in Haishi, probably because of the abundant water resources.
Yi Jiefang thought of the delicious food and shook his head, sighing, "It's a shame it's inconvenient with so many people. Yesterday I could smell the aroma of crab meat buns and hairy crabs, but I couldn't even have a bite."
Zhou Jiao knew the hairy crabs he was talking about were the local river crabs. Guilty, she quickened her pace and advised, "Let's find an excuse to buy some on the way back. I bet the teachers will definitely bring back plenty."
"That's the only way. If only Xiaowu were here, he would definitely find a way to get me some good food."
Zhou Jiao said jokingly, "Aren't we about to cut ties? Why are you still thinking about your brother?"
"Hmph." Yi Jiefang rolled his eyes. What a fuss! No wonder the old sage said the only people in the world who were hard to raise were villains and women. Could he just drop her bag and leave?
This arrogant look made Zhou Jiao laugh. Although Dayi was a slacker and always wore a mask in front of outsiders, he was always exposed in front of his trusted friends.
What about brother? He's just like a younger brother!
"On the way, the teachers will still be worried about accidents. Once we get to work, we'll have a chance to go out and have a bite to eat. My aunt should be in Lingnan right now, and she'll definitely prepare the tickets for us. By then, the sky will be high and the birds will fly freely, the sea will be wide and the fish will swim freely. Hehehe... we can eat whatever we want."
"Hahaha, sister, you really are my biological sister. You're right. If I don't eat my fill this time, I won't return to Beijing!"
The two of them chatted happily as they walked to the post office. Zhou Jiao even maliciously introduced the various delicious dishes mentioned in the books, which made Yi Jiefang swallow his saliva several times.
Life is miserable when money is not enough to make you happy. Who would have thought that coupons are the way to go?
As we set out on the journey again, the students became more and more familiar with each other based on their previous interactions. Everyone deliberately avoided sensitive issues, and there was constant laughter and jokes along the way.
When we arrived at Lingnan Railway Station, we saw the reception staff holding signs at the exit.
Zhou Jiao took a special look and found that it was a group of people who came to pick her up, and she heard that they were staff members from the provincial department's power system.
My major is Electrical Engineering and Applied Electronics Technology, also known as Electrical Engineering. Before coming here, I was only informed that I was studying at Lingnan, but no useful information was provided.
Now? Zhou Jiao lowered her head and smiled. "Supporting local industrialization, bringing technology to factories." That should be the tone, right? Compared to the previous minor fights, this time was a real test.
After boarding a military truck, Professor Wei, the leader, began dividing the list. The fifty people were divided into two groups, each taking turns for a month to familiarize themselves with the processes of various power plants in the province. Afterward, the two groups would focus on discussing technical issues.
As they were familiar with the power stations, the students present understood that the next step was to follow the professors to visit and guide each power station, and to help learn from the professors' on-site renovations.
Sometimes when we encountered difficult problems, we had to spend a few weeks or so with the professors in the remote locations of various power generation groups. Only when we were finally helpless would we take the information back for a concentrated discussion.
Although I don't know how many power stations there are in the province, the students were very happy. It's more about gaining practical experience than just learning from books.
Zhou Jiao was more clear-headed than the others. Aside from her group going to the south, most of the remaining students went to the southwest and north China. So, was the country going to revitalize the power industry?
Professor Wei sat in the middle and said in a deep voice, "Starting tomorrow, students must devote all their energy to their studies. No leave of absence is allowed without the consent of the team leader and the instructor, and no one is allowed to leave without permission."
Zhou Jiao nodded in agreement, following the others. Even without the professor's stern warning, no one dared to act rashly. This behavior would be recorded in their personal files, especially since Zhou Jiao was already in the D-level review process. This was a powerful deterrent, so Zhang Guoqing wouldn't suspect her of acting on her own. At most, he'd ask Yi Jiefang to take better care of his wife.
But how could Zhou Jiao's actions be so predictable? She'd been stranded in Jiangcheng for a brief night, even on a rainstorm, and she'd been able to break into the cemetery. She had plenty of time to spare. Given her tendency to plan everything, it was impossible for her not to be prepared.
The truck soon stopped at a guesthouse, and all the teachers and students got off the car and went inside under the guidance of relevant staff. Before entering the hall, everyone dispersed according to the list.
"...We'll be leaving tomorrow. Try to pack as little as possible. If we're heading to a place not far from the provincial capital, we'll come back to rest. Any necessities you're missing must be prepared before today..."
Zhou Jiao listened to Counselor Wu's detailed instructions and looked at everyone's smiles. It was really embarrassing for him! If she guessed correctly, everyone would probably apply to go out and buy necessities.
It was easier for girls to ask for more personal items, but what about the boys? Zhou Jiao was worried about them; they couldn't ask for more toilet paper, too.
It was already late autumn in the capital in October of the lunar calendar, and everyone was wearing their jackets and waiting for the first snow of winter. But in Lingnan, people started to take off their clothes layer by layer from the Han River, and when they got here, they ran around to put their luggage away, and everyone was sweating profusely.
In a room for four, Qiao Na finally managed to share a room with Zhou Jiao. It was a happy moment, but the sweat she was sweating from made her upset.
She stamped her feet: "Miscalculated, aren't you hot?"
Zhou Jiao and the other three burst into laughter. Who told you not to listen to the elders? Those professors had repeatedly stated that the weather in the south was hot, and that in Lingnan, even in the twelfth lunar month, you could survive the winter with just a jacket.
It's almost like saying there's no winter in the south. How hot are the summers in places without winter? Anyone who's studied geography knows that. Is there any point in regretting it?
Zhou Jiao saw that there was only a washbasin in the room, which had not been used for a long time, so she did not want it. She took out an enamel cup, toiletries and spare clothes from her luggage bag.
"Jiaojiao, wait for us."
"Hurry up, if you're late everyone will rush to the bathroom and it will be inconvenient to change clothes."
"Ah...why isn't the bathhouse open?"
Having such conditions outside was already very good. Zhou Jiao never responded to these complaints, but waited for them with a smile without saying a word.
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