On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Xiao Jincheng led everyone to the temple to burn incense.
Zong Jia came over, and Xiao Jincheng directly borrowed Huang Ren's luxury minivan, along with the driver.
He greeted the driver with a smile and slipped him a red envelope, saying, "Sir, I'm so sorry to trouble you during the New Year."
The driver, clutching a thick red envelope, smiled sincerely, "It's nothing. You've come to Lucheng for a visit, it's only right that we locals treat you well."
Upon arriving at the temple, Jiang Xiaoli followed Xiao Jincheng's example, offering three incense sticks and kneeling in devout prayer.
She glanced at Xiao Jincheng and Zong Jiayu kneeling on the prayer mats beside her, then lowered her head and silently murmured to herself.
"I don't know which deity gave me a second chance. I hope you can continue to bless me and my family and friends with good health and smooth sailing. Please!"
The three of them entered the main hall, and she was the last to come out.
Xiao Muyu chuckled and nudged her arm. "You're too greedy! How many wishes did you make to Buddha?"
Jiang Xiaoli's eyes darted around. "Then should I go in now and cancel the clause about hoping Xiao Muyu will get into Peking Union Medical College?"
Xiao Muyu immediately took her arm and led her outside, "Haha, why cancel? Let's go for a walk around the neighborhood."
After spending a few more days in the warm city of Lucheng, Zong Jia planned to return to Xijing on the 15th.
Xiao Jincheng had recently received too many calls from business partners inviting her to gatherings, so they decided to all go back to Xijing together.
As Xu Feng packed her luggage to go home, she stared blankly at the huge pile of things. "I didn't realize we bought so much stuff!"
Li Guizhi smiled wryly, "That's what I thought too, but the two suitcases that Xiaoli and I brought are already full, and we still have more than half of our things left unpacked."
Xiao Jincheng stood with his arms crossed, watching from the side. "It's not like we're never coming back. Are you guys really like a great migration, trying to take everything with you?"
Xu Feng and Li Guizhi exchanged a glance and laughed. "Yeah, sister-in-law, why are we packing so much? Haha."
The two changed their approach, picking out a few clothes and other items they had bought there to bring along, along with some local specialties, and quickly finished packing their luggage.
Xiao Muyu and the other two children were splashing around in the pool in the front yard. As Jiang Xiaoli said, "They haven't swum in such a big pool much, it's such a waste!"
Xiao Muyu, wearing a bath towel, stood by the pool and announced, "Ready... Go!"
Yes, the daily swimming competition has resumed.
On her last day in Lucheng, Jiang Xiaoli finally won against Zong Jiayu fair and square.
It's not that we haven't won before, but it's been mixed with elements of jumping the gun, cheating, and unreasonable arguments.
Xiao Muyu held up her hand, "Today's winner is contestant Xiao Jiang!"
Zong Jiayu, watching the girl on the shore winking and gesturing excitedly at him from the pool, smiled and said, "Congratulations, contestant Xiao Jiang."
Jiang Xiaoli happily ran around the pool.
Their cheers attracted Xiao Jincheng. "Hey, looks like Little Pear won today? Did she cheat?"
Jiang Xiaoli proudly raised her chin, "Xiaoyu, you say it!"
Xiao Muyu covered her mouth and chuckled, "There was no cheating today, but I don't know if the other contestant was slacking off."
Jiang Xiaoli wrinkled her nose unhappily, "Zong Jiayu! You let me have it?"
Zong Jiayu quickly waved his hand, "No, no, today's champion is well-deserved."
Xiao Jincheng and his daughter laughed even louder.
Jiang Xiaoli stormed back to the living room, and Li Guizhi handed her a bath towel to wrap herself in. "What's wrong? I just heard you laughing. Why are you upset so quickly?"
She pouted, "I'm not upset. I'm just a newbie. I need to go back and practice more. I'll definitely take back my first place next time, fair and square!"
She clenched her little fist and swore an oath in the room. Li Guizhi smiled and wiped her hair, "Okay, we'll compete again next time."
...
On the morning of the 15th, the group of six arrived at the airport early. The plane was on time and arrived in Xi'an at 12:40 pm.
After getting off the plane, Jiang Xiaoli wrapped her coat tighter around herself, stretched, and met Xiao Jincheng's gaze.
The two said in unison, "The taste of home?"
Zong Jia and Xiao Jincheng's cars were both in the parking lot. The two of them drove everyone to eat paomo (a type of flatbread soup) before returning home.
When she got home, she kicked off her shoes, ran straight to her bedroom, and lay down on the bed, crying, "My old friend, I missed you!"
Li Guizhi looked at her amusedly, "Stop trying to cheat, get up and pack your things!"
She slowly and reluctantly got out of the soft bed and went to the living room to tidy up her things.
Li Guizhi prepared several souvenirs from Lucheng, saying, "I'll take them to your teacher when I have some free time in the next couple of days."
Jiang Xiaoli blinked. "I don't know where they live?"
Li Guizhi took a small notebook out of the TV cabinet drawer, opened it, and pointed to a page.
"They're all here. Your teacher, Mr. Chen, specially left them for me at the end-of-term parent-teacher conference. If you need anything during the holidays, you can call him or go to his house to find him."
Jiang Xiaoli glanced at the phone number, turned around, picked up the phone, and dialed it.
"Happy New Year, Teacher Chen! Xiao Muyu and I would like to visit you at your home. When would be a convenient time?"
When Chen heard it was her call, his eyes and lips lit up with a smile. "No need for New Year's greetings. Feel free to come to me anytime if you have any questions about your studies."
She said with a grin, "Teacher Chen, I have so many questions! Xiao Muyu and I will come to you tomorrow afternoon to ask you some questions!"
Chen chuckled, "Alright, then come on over. Don't bring anything, understand?"
She readily agreed, "Yes, yes, I'm just a student, how could I afford to buy a gift? Not only do I not have anything, but I'll also be coming to your house for a meal tomorrow!"
"Haha, okay, okay, I'll host you at home tomorrow," Chen said cheerfully.
Jiang Xiaoli hung up the phone. "Mom, I've made an appointment with Teacher Chen!"
Li Guizhi gently tapped her forehead, "Tomorrow when you go to the teacher's house, learn more from Xiaoyu and be more polite. Look at what you just said! If I were Teacher Chen, I wouldn't let you go!"
She swung her arm and said with a grin, "Mom, don't worry, Teacher Chen really welcomes me."
Li Guizhi couldn't do anything with her. "How can you be so narcissistic!"
"Hehe, because your daughter is outstanding!"
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