"Why ten years later? Two years is fine." In two years, they will get married, and he can take her to do what she wants to do.
"No, please don't! Things have been better in this little mountain village in recent years. I like it here. But in ten years, I'll like the outside world." Song Lili stopped him, genuinely afraid that Zhang Qinghua was going to follow through with his plan.
Song Lili's words sounded very willful and childish. How could a person know what they would like ten years from now?
However, Song Lili has a prophetic ability (though it's not always accurate), so there's nothing wrong with saying that.
Zhang Qinghua found Song Lili's words amusing, but looking at Song Lili's expression, he couldn't tell she was talking nonsense, and for a moment he was really confused.
Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, Zhang Qinghua's expression fell silent, replaced by a calm one. "Alright, then we'll talk about it when you want to leave."
Song Lili nodded in satisfaction, "It's settled then."
She's only sixteen now, and even ten years from now, she'll only be twenty-six. There's plenty of time; there's no need to rush.
Song Lili relaxed, but Zhang Qinghua felt as if a huge boulder was pressing on his heart, making it hard to breathe.
Zhang Qinghua knew that Lili wouldn't give him answers even if he asked, so he didn't bring it up.
But judging from the previous incidents, she was right, which means that she has something she can't say out loud, and it's been going on for quite some time.
Based on recent events, Zhang Qinghua had a vague idea of what was going on, but the answer was something he couldn't accept.
Does it really need 70 years? Will things only stabilize after 10 years? Does it really need such a long period?
Zhang Qinghua was almost certain that it would take ten years; otherwise, Lili wouldn't have been so certain about it.
He felt panicked, unsure of what the future held, and whether the next ten years would be spent like this period.
So, will Hongqi Village still exist ten years from now?
Song Lili had no idea that in such a short time, so many things had flashed through Zhang Qinghua's mind.
She was in a great mood, humming a song as she walked and danced, having a wonderful time.
"Lili, walk carefully, you'll easily fall if you do that," Zhang Qinghua said helplessly, pulling Song Lili back.
"It's okay, I'm watching you, you won't fall, don't worry." Song Lili didn't listen to reason; she was in a good mood, so this was the only way she could express herself.
Helpless, Zhang Qinghua could only hold Song Lili's arm to prevent her from falling. He couldn't care less about the mess of thoughts in his mind; protecting this girl was the most important thing right now.
Song Lili was overjoyed; she jumped even higher, and her singing became even more cheerful.
After descending the mountain, Song Lili recovered and distanced herself from Zhang Qinghua, making Zhang Qinghua feel abandoned for a moment.
Later, I realized that my thoughts were absurd, and that Lili was right to do what she did. It would be bad if others saw it and gossiped.
After making the arrangements, Song Lili waited for Zhang Qinghua to find someone for her so she could teach Song Jianguo a lesson.
Before receiving any news from Zhang Qinghua, she took some time to go to town. One reason was to tell Qian Liulin about the situation of the elderly, and the other was to see what kind of commotion was happening outside.
Song Lili still asked Wang Daming to find Qian Liulin, and she waited at the supply and marketing cooperative, while she bought some things that her family needed.
After Qian Liulin arrived, she briefly explained the situation of the elderly to reassure him before inquiring about the situation outside.
"Brother Qian, is the criticism and denunciation outside very serious? I've seen two groups of people being paraded through the streets along the way. Has it really gotten this bad?"
Song Lili originally thought that Hongqi Village was already quite serious, but she didn't expect that the situation outside was much more serious than that in Hongqi Village.
Speaking of these things, Qian Liulin looked worried. "Yes, many teachers were criticized and denounced by their own students, and some artists were also implicated."
“Recently, I heard that some schools have gone on strike, and everyone has gone to criticize and make revolution. Bookstores and similar businesses have also suffered as a result.”
Song Lili's surprise was beyond words; the severity of the situation was simply beyond her imagination.
Compared to the outside world, the situation in Hongqi Village is really insignificant and not worth mentioning.
“Lili, if there’s nothing else, don’t come out. The students these days have gone crazy, and some comrades in other positions have also joined the revolution.”
"It will probably get worse in the future. You are actually safer in Hongqi Village, but you still need to be careful."
"Tell the grandparents to be careful too, and not to go out." Qian Liulin's worry was almost overwhelming him.
However, he was powerless to do anything but drift along with the storm, trying his best to protect himself from being affected.
Hearing Qian Liulin's sincere concern, Song Lili was very touched. The feeling of being cared for by others always brings warmth.
"Brother Qian, you should also be careful. We are at least a little safer than you."
This is why Song Lili insists on staying in the small mountain village. Although she can still make a living like outside, she doesn't have the same scale or influence.
Perhaps some foolish people will do even crazier things. But when foolish people clean up their mess, it's much simpler and more brutal than when intelligent people do.
Therefore, Qian Liulin's words were correct and resonated with Song Lili.
Qian Liulin smiled and nodded, "I will. We all need to protect ourselves well, look forward to the light in the darkness, and wait for the light to arrive."
Song Lili felt that Qian Liulin's words were a bit sarcastic, but the meaning wasn't wrong, so she just nodded.
"Yes, these things will eventually pass, and once they pass, it will be a better beginning." It's also the beginning that allows you to demonstrate your personal abilities.
"Oh, by the way, these are letters from some elderly people. I went to the post office to pick them up. Could you please take them back to them for me?"
Song Lili took the three thin envelopes and asked with some doubt, "Why are there only three?" There were clearly four envelopes for the elderly.
“Lili, that Grandpa Wu, there’s not much family left, so…” Qian Liulin said hesitantly.
Song Lili understood. "I understand. I will hand it over to them personally." Some things are better left unasked about than asked. Asking will likely only bring sadness.
"Thank you." Qian Liulin smiled somewhat reluctantly, and also remembered some things.
It's not that Wu Zhongge's family is deserted, it's just that they don't know where they are or whether they will still care about the elderly.
"By the way, I might not be able to pick up my mail at the post office anymore, so I'll have to trouble you, Lili, to make the trip yourself."
Qian Liulin was in town, and it was best not to get too involved with the elderly people, for fear that he might implicate them.
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