Qin Boyan pedaled hard on his bicycle, his tone revealing his confusion.
“He’s an uncle who lives in the same room as Dad. He’s also from Beijing. He’s a very nice person and Dad gets along quite well with him.”
Upon hearing Song Lan's words, Qin Boyan said "Oh," indicating that he understood.
"Are you tired? How about your sister-in-law rides instead?"
Because Qin Boyan was riding his bicycle fast, the two of them had already passed through the town and were about halfway to Shisong Village.
"Not tired."
Qin Boyan responded.
"Are you sure you don't need your sister-in-law to pick you up?"
With a smile in her voice, Song Lan confirmed Qin Boyan's answer. She said, "Then listen carefully. When we get to Shisong Village, we still have a long way to go, crossing mountains and valleys. Don't complain that you can't walk anymore."
"Won't."
Without hesitation, Qin Boyan answered decisively, "I've been practicing horse stance lately, and I can feel that my physical condition has improved a lot compared to before."
"Okay, sister-in-law, I understand. I'll teach you self-defense techniques in a while."
After a slight pause, Song Lan continued, "However, we must start from the basics and gradually increase the difficulty. First, learn some simple techniques. Later, if you learn them well, I can teach you more complex moves. But then again, the simpler the move, the more likely it is to catch your opponent off guard and defeat them."
I learn whatever my sister-in-law teaches me.
He was already very happy to be able to learn kung fu from his sister-in-law, and he wouldn't be so ignorant as to be picky.
"You have a good attitude; you must keep it up."
Song Lan offered encouragement.
"I will."
Qin Boyan responded.
At this moment, Song Lan remembered something and said, "Song Jiaojiao is working in Shisong Village. If she sees you today, just pretend you didn't see her. Don't let anything happen between you."
"How did she end up being assigned to Shisong Village?"
Qin Boyan frowned.
"Perhaps it was her request."
Song Lan said, "Shisong Village is located in a remote and extremely poor area. The educated youth would probably not be willing to go to such a place. But if Song Jiaojiao asks, the educated youth office will definitely agree, and maybe the subsidy will be more."
"She wouldn't have chosen to go to Shisong Village for no reason."
Qin Boyan's expression turned grim: "Could it be that you have some ulterior motive?"
"Chen Dongze is in Shisong Village."
Song Lan gave a sentence.
"Chen Dongze? Sister-in-law, your ex-boyfriend!"
Qin Boyan's tone was slightly surprised.
"You know that!"
Song Lan said calmly, "Yes, it's my ex-boyfriend. He was also sent to the countryside in Shisong Village."
"Does Song Jiaojiao like Chen Dongze?"
Qin Boyan asked.
"Probably. Before that incident, whenever Chen Dongze came to my house, Song Jiaojiao would usually be there. I felt more than once that the way she looked at Chen Dongze was a little strange, but since she's my sister, I didn't think much of it."
That was indeed the case in the original owner's memories; Song Jiaojiao had long harbored feelings for Chen Dongze.
"I understand now. Song Jiaojiao chose to go to Shisong Village to pursue Chen Dongze."
Qin Boyan felt disgusted by Song Jiaojiao for a moment, and he was particularly annoying. He asked, "Sister-in-law, don't you feel uncomfortable?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Song Lan’s clear voice was tinged with laughter: “Chen Dongze and I have nothing to do with each other anymore. Besides, I am your sister-in-law now. If I feel uncomfortable because he has any involvement with other girls, how can I face your brother?”
Don't worry, I'm the kind of person who can let go easily and decisively, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.
"I do not distrust my sister-in-law."
Qin Boyan explained.
"My sister-in-law knows."
Song Lan responded, and then said, "But I hope you can learn from my experience that when it comes to relationships, you should cut ties decisively and never get entangled in them. Otherwise, you'll only end up hurting yourself in the end."
Upon hearing this, Qin Boyan became embarrassed and said with a blush, "I'm not in a relationship."
"Do what you're supposed to do at your age. It's a good thing you're not dating right now. Your sister-in-law hopes you'll focus all your energy on your studies. Your destiny will surely bring you the right person, and when that time comes, your sister-in-law and brother will wish you all the best!"
Don't be like Qin Yaqing. Her sister-in-law went to the countryside for a man behind her family's back and even unilaterally cut off contact with her family.
"I will keep what my sister-in-law said in mind."
He's not in a rush to find a partner or get married, much less like his brainless sister who ran off to the countryside without telling her family about a man and hasn't contacted them since.
Even after his mother passed away... he wrote to the other party, but never mentioned her return, not even a letter or a telegram, and the other party never responded.
Recalling what his eldest sister had done, Qin Boyan felt a surge of resentment.
Song Lan, with her keen senses, naturally noticed the change in Qin Boyan's aura. Out of concern, she asked, "Did you think of something that's bothering you?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Boyan froze for a moment. Fortunately, he was riding his bike steadily, otherwise, he and Song Lan would have definitely fallen over together.
He said, "I was thinking about my sister and sister-in-law. Do you think she has forgotten about us family members?"
Song Lan: "Probably not, my younger sister... probably has some unavoidable difficulties."
“Sister-in-law, you don’t need to speak up for her. I think she’s heartless at heart. After Dad’s accident and Mom’s passing, I got her exact address from the educated youth office and wrote her a letter informing her of what was happening at home.”
And then…and she didn’t come back, nor did she send a single letter or telegram home. What else could someone like her be but heartless and cold-blooded?
If she's so capable, she'd better never bother her family again. He wants to see what she can get from that man.
At the same time, in Heilongjiang Province.
Qiaoxingtun, the former residence of educated youth.
"You had a bad cough last night, why don't you skip work today? I'll ask the team leader for a day off for you."
In the dormitory for female educated youth, Qin Yaqing lay on a four-meter-long kang (a heated brick bed), listening to the voice of educated youth Li Qiu.
"No, I have to go to work."
Despite feeling utterly weak, Qin Yaqing still struggled to get up. Seeing this, Li Qiu's brows furrowed deeply. She said, "Why are you doing this? Wen Qiming is clearly distancing himself from you. Why do you have to go and get close to him?"
"I'm not, I..."
Before Qin Yaqing could finish speaking, Li Qiu interrupted her: "You want to say that you're not forcing yourself on her? But do you even believe that yourself? Aren't you just worried that the brigade leader's daughter will seduce Wen Qiming?"
As she spoke, she touched Qin Yaqing's forehead, her expression immediately turning sour: "Don't try to hold on, you have a fever, can't you feel that you have no strength?"
Despite muttering to herself, the female educated youth still rummaged through her suitcase and found some fever reducers. She also poured a cup of hot water and brought it to Qin Yaqing: "Get up and take your fever reducers. Can a man be more important than your health?"
She tried to get up several times but couldn't. Seeing Qin Yaqing like this, Li Qiu felt annoyed and also felt sorry for Qin Yaqing. She put the enamel mug on the edge of the kang, walked over and helped her sit up, and then casually put a fever reducer into her mouth.
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