I hope he doesn't actually empty the house; that would make him feel bad.
Song Lili couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "Grandpa Li, what are you thinking?" His imagination is certainly rich.
"These are all vegetables from my private plot, dried in the sun. There are also some ferns that I picked in the mountains and dried. I found them all myself."
"Just take it without worry. I won't starve myself for your sake," Song Lili said irritably.
Grandpa Li was quite dignified at first, but he became more and more childlike and like a mischievous old man.
Now, these kinds of things have been said.
Li Zhiyuan laughed heartily: "That's good, that's good. Otherwise, I was worried that the next time I saw you, you would be so thin and pale from hunger that I wouldn't recognize you."
Song Lili was even more speechless. She hadn't been so thin and pale during the difficult times of the past few years, how could she be like this now?
Times will get better and better.
"Don't worry, next time you see me, I'll definitely be plump and fair-skinned." Song Lili rolled her eyes.
She knew in her heart that Li Zhiyuan simply couldn't face parting, which was why he said those words, using a smile to mask his reluctance.
She cooperated.
No matter how reluctant he was, Li Zhiyuan still secretly left that morning, just as he said, he didn't want anyone to see him off, and he couldn't face that scene.
Song Lili learned the news from Lin Mu. She didn't go to see him off; she just watched Li Zhiyuan leave when he passed by her house.
The three people left, and it seemed as if all thirty people had left at once, making the place suddenly much quieter.
It was something that made several people who had lived in the same courtyard for several years feel uncomfortable; even Song Lili felt that something was not quite right.
The news of Zhao Qian's departure came a little late, two months later.
The moment Zhao Qian found out, he cried.
As people grow old, it's like fallen leaves returning to their roots; this time, it has come true.
She no longer needs to be buried in this deep mountain.
She gathered all the money and tickets she had saved over the years and gave a portion of them to Mu Shaohua and the other three.
Four grown men will have to take care of themselves from now on.
The rest were packed up and given to Song Lili. "I'm leaving, and I don't need these anymore, so you can have them all."
Looking at the neat stack of money and tickets, Song Lili felt a mix of emotions.
She pushed the money towards Zhao Qian, saying, "I won't take the money. Keep these tickets for me; I need them."
"I have the money, Grandma, you can keep it. If you want to buy something later, just spend it." Don't save it, but in the end, it was given to me.
“Lili…” Zhao Qian was anxious. At this moment, her thoughts were similar to Qian Xianming’s; she just wanted to repay Song Lili.
"Grandma, I have money. If you feel bad about it, then when I go to the capital, you can treat me to a good meal."
"You know, I'm a person who likes to eat."
What should I do if I suddenly feel like crying?
"Okay, okay," Zhao Qian said, his hands trembling as he put the money back in.
She could tell that Lily wouldn't accept it; her eyes told her the answer.
So, let's keep it. We can use it to buy her delicious food later.
"Then you must come to the capital, otherwise Grandma won't be able to spend any of her money." Zhao Qian said, her eyes filled with tears.
Song Lili smiled softly, yet with an exceptionally bright and radiant smile, "I'm going back."
That place will become the center of this country. Of course I want to go; there will be many opportunities there.
She was just a little hesitant about whether to go to the capital first or to the coast first.
"Okay, I'm relieved to hear that. I'll be waiting for you."
Zhao Qian felt a lot of reluctance and sadness.
Women are generally more emotional.
She talked to Song Lili for a long time, not limited to any particular topic, but saying whatever came to mind, and they talked for an entire day.
As usual, Song Lili prepared a bag for Zhao Qian, filled with dishes she had made herself.
Zhao Qian likes to eat pickled vegetables, so Song Lili packed her some extra that she had made herself.
On the day Zhao Qian left, Song Lili went to their small courtyard at the entrance of the village early in the morning.
"Grandma Zhao, this is yours." Song Lili handed over the cloth bag.
"Okay," Zhao Qian said with a smile, knowing what was inside.
There was no more rabbit meat left, so the meat Song Lili packed for Zhao Qian was wild boar meat, which was also the last bit of smoked meat left in the house.
"Grandma Zhao, please take good care of yourself from now on." Looking at her graying temples, Song Lili felt very sad.
They should have been surrounded by their children and grandchildren, enjoying the joys of family life, but instead, they have been left alone in this small mountain village for ten years.
A person who is like a chosen one of heaven can only work like an ordinary farmer, facing the loess soil with their back to the sky.
Their prized brains have become the most useless thing.
These successive blows have not broken them, which proves their resilience.
Now, they are finally about to brush away the dust and reveal the hidden gems of the past.
"Child, I will, don't worry."
The people who were there to pick up Zhao Qian had arrived and were waiting at the door.
As soon as Zhao Qian saw him, tears streamed down her face, and she sobbed uncontrollably, gripping Song Lili's hand tightly.
Song Lili also cried.
Finally, Mu Shaohua couldn't bear to see it anymore and said, "Stop crying, the other comrades are waiting. Hurry up and leave, or you'll miss the train."
"If we have a chance to meet again in the future, don't cry."
This was a form of comfort, and it also gave everyone hope—a hope of reuniting in the future.
They are all old friends, all from the capital, and will definitely go back together in the future.
Now, this gives everyone hope that Song Lili can also go back.
Song Lili quickly wiped away her tears. "Yes, Grandma, I will go to the capital in the future. When I get there, I will come to find you, okay?"
"Okay, okay," Zhao Qian said. At this moment, he didn't care whether what Song Lili said was true or not. She desperately needed a goal to look forward to in the future.
This is just right.
After finally seeing Zhao Qian off, Song Lili's eyes turned red and swollen.
"Little rabbit, are you going to eat here with us or go home?" Lin Mu teased Song Lili.
Song Lili sniffed and blinked; her eyes felt a little uncomfortable from crying.
With a sob in her voice, she said, "Grandpa Lin, what are you doing? I won't go back to eat the delicious food; I'll eat here."
"You brat!" Lin Mu glared angrily. "It's just porridge, take it or leave it." Then, seeing her red eyes and pitiful expression, he reluctantly added, "There's something delicious."
"Pfft"
Song Lili was amused by his adorable appearance, and the last bit of sadness she felt for Zhao Qian's departure disappeared.
"If it's so delicious, then I won't go back. Grandpa Lin, your cooking is so good, it would be a shame not to eat it. I'm going to eat a lot today."
She clenched her fists, looking as if she were making a vow, and took the opportunity to vent the anger that had been building up inside her. Only then did she feel relieved and no longer suppressed.
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