After the winter solstice, time seems to accelerate, and each day flies by in the blink of an eye.
I don't know if it's because I'm so engrossed in studying, but sometimes, when I look down for a moment and then look up again, half the day has already passed.
On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, Ye Zhiyu got up very early, as he was going back to Beijing to celebrate the New Year.
She doesn't need to bring anything; she has clothes and shoes at home, so she can just take a bag back with her.
The educated youth have been returning home one after another these past two days, and will come back after the New Year, so the courtyard is much quieter now that the gate is open.
It's worth mentioning that ever since Li Xi pulled Fu Tingshen to shield her from harm, the two have been arguing every three days, and having a big fight every two days.
They're used to it; it's fine as background noise.
It's quite quiet today.
"Zhiyu, are you leaving?"
Wu Wenwen was reading a quote from a great man when she heard the door open and turned around.
Ye Zhiyu was wearing a thicker version of a dress, with a skirt that reached her calves and a fur trim around the hem. She wore a pair of beige leather boots and carried a bag and a cotton-padded coat.
"Yes, Sister Wu, which day is your train?"
"It's tomorrow. I wanted to go earlier, but the only train to my place is tomorrow." Wu Wenwen sighed helplessly. Going home earlier would allow her to spend more time with her family.
"Then you'll be home just in time for New Year's Eve." I've heard her mention that it takes three days to get home.
"Yeah, you should hurry up and leave. Aren't you still looking for Lu Chen?"
"Okay, Sister Wu, Happy New Year in advance!"
Happy New Year to you too!!!
I walked to the Lu family's house, where it was bustling with activity.
"Hurry, hurry, it ran over there, yes, that big hen, that's the one."
Lu Chen and Lu Ze were surrounding a hen, Tian Hongfang was directing them from under the eaves, and Lu Yun and Tao Qingtang were watching with smiles on their faces.
Lu Yun was still cheering, "Go, Big Brother! Go, Second Brother! Ahhhhh, I caught it! I caught it! Second Brother is so amazing!"
"You, am I not amazing?" Lu Ze pinched Lu Yun's cheek and left a finger mark.
"Big brother didn't catch him, he's not that great," Lu Yun covered her face and glared at Lu Ze.
"Zhiyu is here, almost there! I'll pack you some more blood sausage. You can make a delicious meal with just cabbage and vermicelli."
"Auntie, don't bother. It's almost Chinese New Year. Stay and eat at home."
Looking at the large sack, Ye Zhiyu thought that this person had probably emptied their pockets.
They knew they valued this meeting between Lu Chen and his parents, but they couldn't just let them take the things away during the New Year.
"That won't do. These are vegetables we stocked up on before they froze over: bok choy, potatoes, and radishes. They're all homegrown. Take them back to your parents, grandparents, and your uncle's family, right?"
Even after dividing it like this, I feel it's not enough. If it weren't for the long journey and the inconvenience of you carrying it, I would have packed another sack. And these chickens, one hen and one rooster, the hen can be used for soup, and the rooster can be stir-fried..."
Hearing Tian Hongfang mention her mother, I realized that I hadn't told them that my mother had passed away. I'll tell them when I have time; I won't say anything during the New Year.
Listening to her muttering these things, Ye Zhiyu felt a warmth in her heart and went forward to hug Tian Hongfang.
"Thank you, ma'am, you're so kind."
Tian Hongfang was suddenly hugged, and she was somewhat at a loss for what to do since she had never experienced anything like this before.
After hesitating for a while, he placed his hand on Ye Zhiyu's back and patted it gently.
"You silly child, you're all better already?" He felt Ye Zhiyu's light body against his hand.
He helped her up, saying, "You're too thin. Even though you're wearing so many layers, I can feel your bones. You need to eat more."
"Okay." Ye Zhiyu smiled sweetly.
Lu Chen, who had gone inside to change clothes after seeing Ye Zhiyu, came out.
He wore a black wool coat, a beige sweater underneath, black trousers, leather shoes, and a small hand suitcase.
Well... how should I put it? Seeing him dressed so formally, I felt a little uncomfortable.
Tian Hongfang nodded in satisfaction and put the two of them together: "That's more like it. Look how well-matched they are."
Tao Qingtang is already showing signs of pregnancy; her face is much rounder than when I last saw her.
"Zhiyu, please drive carefully."
"Okay, sister-in-law." Ye Zhiyu reached out and touched her belly. "See you next year, little one."
Lu Ze took them to the station. Before leaving, Lu Jun held Ye Zhiyu's hand and asked cutely with her big eyes.
"Sister Ye, will you come back?"
In recent years, some educated youth from the Hongqi Brigade have returned to the city. Lu Yun was afraid that Ye Zhiyu would be like them and never come back. She really liked Sister Ye.
"Of course, Niu Niu must be good at home."
"good."
The train station was a mixed bag, with all sorts of people, and there were a lot of people. Someone like Ye Zhiyu, who looked wealthy, was immediately targeted as soon as he entered.
But when she saw the two tall men beside her, she backed down.
Lu Ze and Lu Chen shielded Ye Zhiyu in the middle, preventing others from touching her.
"Brother, please keep watch over Zhiyu for me for a while. I'll be back soon."
He patted Ye Zhiyu's head and ran out.
The train was at 12 noon, and it was only 10 o'clock now. Lu Ze and Ye Zhiyu found a place to stand.
Seeing that one of the men had left, some people's minds started to stir again.
If two can't beat them, then one person still has a chance, so they started to subtly move closer to them.
The target was the bag in Ye Zhiyu's hand; it must contain a lot of money.
Indeed, since she was going home, she needed to take her belongings with her. If Ye Zhiyu didn't have the Mustard Seed Space, all her wealth would definitely be in this bag.
However, even though it was just an empty bag, it didn't stop her from hating being coveted.
An invisible wind swirled around them, making them feel a chill on their scalps, and they unconsciously touched the top of their heads.
Lu Ze naturally noticed the gazes of some people and hid Ye Zhiyu behind his back.
Fortunately, no one came over to cause trouble openly.
"What are you holding?"
Lu Chen returned, and there were two more bags in his hands and arms.
"These are the cigarettes and alcohol I ordered beforehand, and some tea." He waved the bag in his hand, which was clearly full.
"These are the steamed buns I bought. I'll have my older brother take 10 home, and we'll use these to tide us over."
Ye Zhiyu didn't say anything. These were indeed proper courtesies. He had originally planned to buy them in Beijing, but he hadn't expected that he had already prepared them.
The train is at 12 o'clock, but I have to get on it by 11:30 because there are too many people.
Everyone else was carrying large and small bags, but Ye Zhiyu was lightly laden. Two men set up a small circle for her to stand in and move around slowly; otherwise, her feet would probably have been trampled to pieces by these people.
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