"Just take it. I went to see Sister Chunli today. She put all the money I had in the store into our passbook. Now there is more than 8,000 in the passbook. I just took out the small change for our own use."

"Besides, I have the passbook with me. Are you afraid that I will be short of money? We have a small amount of capital now, so we are not short of money."

Although there were almost no other neighbors around, Shen Zhizhu still spoke to Xu Haonan in a low voice.

Xu Haonan didn't know how to count the money and had no idea how much money there was at home. When he suddenly heard it, he found out that there was more than eight thousand!

"There are so many!"

"Yes, the money you have earned from hunting and selling game has accumulated to more than a thousand yuan, not to mention that all the expenses at home are spent on the game. I have saved all the money I earned without spending a penny. In addition, Yishe is now the leading clothing store in the city, and Sister Chunli also gives us dividends at the end of the year, so the money is naturally not small."

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Shen Zhizhu patted Xu Haonan's belly, signaling to him not to get surprised, as it was just a small scene.

"We have money now, but we don't show it to others. Beijing is so big, there are all kinds of people. You have to be careful and don't get cheated."

[Alas, I can’t even touch my husband’s abdominal muscles through his thick winter clothes. What a pity. 】

Xu Haonan didn't know what to feel. Who was this woman who insisted on touching her belly before going to sleep every night? Wouldn't she get tired of it if she did it every day?

If Shen Zhizhu could hear Xu Haonan's question, he would definitely shout it out loud. He would not be bored, absolutely not bored.

They stopped eating and rushed to Aunt Li's house to eat, as they had to go to bed early tonight.

…

Early the next morning, Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan got up before dawn. Coincidentally, when they finished, Uncle Li was waiting for them at the door.

He walked forward and picked up the luggage, one in each hand. Xu Haonan also carried the rest. Shen Zhizhu only had two books in his hands.

Is this the beauty of power? Shen Zhizhu was once again enlightened.

They had not walked far when they found that the doors of every household were opened, and familiar faces, staring at them with sleepy eyes, came out to see them off.

"You left so early. It seems that going to school is not an easy thing."

"Xiaozhu Haonan, you are the first batch of college students to leave our village since the college entrance examination was resumed. You must be good and fight for our village. Fight for glory and let those city people see that the children in our village are also very smart."

They have heard that some people in big cities are hostile or look down on people from rural areas.

They were also a little worried that Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan would be bullied after they went there.

"Don't worry about it. Just look at Xiaozhu and Haonan's appearance and their demeanor. What's the difference between them and those kids in the city? Besides, we are here to learn and grow, not to compete. Xiaozhu and Haonan, don't listen to your uncle's nonsense. Be friendly to others, okay?"

Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan nodded in agreement.

"Okay sister-in-law, we got it. We will not cause any trouble. Why did everyone get up so early? Is it to send us off?"

"Of course. It's so cold and there's nothing to do. Why would you stay at home?"

The farewell team was getting longer and longer, and some of the people who had a better relationship with them followed behind them, and they kept talking to Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan, mostly giving them some instructions.

Xu Haonan took a quick look and then spoke to Shen Zhizhu secretly.

"It's like everyone in the village has come."

"Xiaozhu, my good children, you are going to Beijing. I really don't want to let you go, but I also know that you are going to study."

Shen Zhizhu didn't expect that grandma would come to see them off.

"Grandma, your legs and feet are not good, why did you get up so early to send us off? Your hands are so cold."

In response to Shen Zhizhu's concern, the old lady waved her hands, indicating that it was nothing. She took out an amulet from her pocket and handed it to Shen Zhizhu.

"I am useless and can't give you anything. I only have this amulet. It has been with me since I was a child. Now I give it to you, hoping to keep you safe and healthy outside."

It was a small object made of red cloth, and the red color had become a little darker due to the passage of time.

"This is to keep grandma safe, how can I take it? Please take it away quickly."

The old lady let out a "ah" and stretched out her arm tremblingly, asking Shen Zhizhu to bend his waist slightly, otherwise it would be difficult for her to put it on.

"You kid, I'm an old woman, my husband and children are all reunited down there, I'm old, why am I still living so well, you're a good kid, you still need some protection when you go out, I'm staying in the village, everyone is so nice, what can happen, take me with you, otherwise grandma will be unhappy."

The old lady pretended to be angry. Shen Zhizhu knew that this was a token of her appreciation and she couldn't refuse it, so she could only agree. She bent down so that the old lady could put the amulet on her better.

The old lady successfully put the amulet on Shen Zhizhu, and the little old lady squinted her eyes and smiled.

"Good boy, good boy, Haonan, you two must take care of each other. Go, go."

Shen Zhizhu gave the old lady a hug and whispered thank you in her ear.

"Don't worry, grandma. I will definitely protect Ah Zhu and won't let her be bullied."

The old lady then nodded in satisfaction, then pushed Shen Zhizhu forward, while she stayed where she was and did not follow.

Aunt Li saw it all and told Shen Zhizhu not to worry, saying that she would take care of grandma in the future.

With Aunt Li's words, Shen Zhizhu felt a lot more relieved.

The villagers kept seeing Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan off. They were talking and laughing all the way, just like they were sending their own children to school.

"Let's send everyone here. It's cold outside. Let's go back quickly."

"Okay, then we'll go back. You and Xiaozhu stay out there and be good. If you get bullied, write back and we'll come and support you!"

"That's right, don't let yourself be wronged, got it?"

Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan felt everyone's warmth and kept it in their hearts. At Uncle Li's urging, they waved goodbye to everyone and got on the bus to the train station.

"You guys are still young, and you're going so far. We're all worried about you, but don't feel bad."

Uncle Li helped put the luggage away and sat down to explain things to them.

Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan smiled at each other and said to Uncle Li, "Don't worry, Uncle Li, we understand. This is all well-intentioned."

"Oh, you're sending your college kid to school. Which school did he take the exam for?"

When someone asked, Uncle Li turned around and started chatting with them. He looked very proud and impressive.

"Yes, two of my family members passed the exam, and they are both university students in Kyoto. Only my daughter, hey, was admitted to Kyoto University."

"This is incredible! You've been admitted to Kyoto University, which is one of the best schools in our country. Congratulations!"