Bu Ling and the other two got off the bus. The captain gave them a deep look, especially at Bu Ling. He said nothing, but handed Xie Dong a piece of paper—Shen Ci's letter of introduction.
Buling pretended not to see the deeper meaning in the captain's eyes. She didn't know how to explain. Saying they weren't on their side seemed plausible, but saying they were on their side wasn't quite right either. Besides, there was no need to explain, so she simply pretended not to see it.
Without saying much, the brigade leader led the three men to the carpenter's house first, so they would have an excuse to run into the villagers.
When we arrived at the carpenter's house, he took out a bath tub that he had made long ago: "I thought you didn't want it anymore, so many days have passed."
"Sorry, Uncle, I've been quite busy lately, that's why." Being busy eating melons is still being busy, isn't it?
The carpenter didn't make a fuss, gave the bath tub to the two young men, the village head gave them a receipt, and Sangshen paid for it. Then the four of them left the carpenter's house together and headed towards the village entrance.
During this time, the captain walked faster and faster until he disappeared from sight. Sangshen handed the bathtub to Xie Dong: "You go and drive the car a short distance away first. Buling and I will go find the bookworm."
Now was not the time to argue, so Xie Dong obediently carried the bathtub away.
Sangshen, leading Buling, carefully avoided people as they made their way down the mountain.
They mainly avoided the villagers. As for those who were watching the bookworm, it didn't matter. When the bookworm disappeared, they would know it was his brother who did it, so there was no need to hide it.
However, it's still necessary to avoid the villagers. There are some things that everyone can understand, but can't be discussed openly. What if they don't follow the rules and directly ask the villagers to testify against them? That's what we're trying to prevent.
Although Bling didn't quite understand, he grasped the seriousness of the situation and therefore cooperated fully.
They carefully made their way to the cowshed, where Sangshen led Buling inside.
Inside the cowshed, Shen Ci huddled in a corner, wrapped in a blanket, reading a book. He was a true embodiment of resilience despite his disability; in modern times, he would be a role model in no time.
However, this person looks so familiar. Bling narrowed her eyes, looking at the person in the corner.
Hearing the noise, Shen Ci looked up and saw Sang Shen. His eyes immediately lit up: "Xiao Qi, you're here?" He put down his book, threw back the covers, stood up, and walked to Sang Shen.
Seeing that the bookworm still had the mood to read, Sangshen knew that he hadn't had too difficult a few days, since he was able to get his hands on books to read.
"Hurry up and pack your things, come with us. Time is running out." Now is not the time for catching up.
They?
It was only then that Shen Ci noticed there was another woman beside Sang Shen. When he saw Bu Ling's face clearly, his first reaction was that she looked familiar.
But now is not the time to talk about these things. He was very obedient and hurriedly began packing his things.
First, lay the quilt flat on the straw, then put all sorts of odds and ends on top, and finally tie the four corners of the quilt together.
After thinking for a moment, Buling took off her scarf and hat and handed them to Sangshen: "Put these on him, they'll cover him up a bit more."
Mulberry wanted to say no
"Listen to me, it's just a short distance." Buling wasn't the type to sacrifice herself for others; the main reason was that she was involved in this matter and wanted to minimize the risks.
Sangshen relented and handed the hat and scarf to Shen Ci.
Shen Ci blushed slightly. Wearing a woman's scarf and hat was so impolite, but he had to admit she was right. Now was not the time for him to be pretentious. He took the scarf and hat, put them on, slung his bag over his shoulder, and followed the two out of the cowshed.
He showed no attachment to this desolate place, walking away quickly without looking back.
Along the way, they deliberately chose to take small paths. Fortunately, with everyone staying home during the winter, there weren't many people wandering around outside, and the three of them made very smooth progress.
After leaving the village, they walked a little further before finding Xie Dong in an inconspicuous depression. Without even exchanging pleasantries, the three got into the car, and Xie Dong immediately started it and drove off.
Once they left the territory of Hanjiacun, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Only then did I have time to think about the previous question.
Bu Ling stared at Chen Ci for a while, finding him increasingly familiar. Even Sang Shen noticed him. Remembering some of the little black girl's characteristics, his face darkened. Just as he was about to say something, he heard the little black girl ask...
"Have we met somewhere before? You look familiar."
Upon hearing this, Sangshen's temple throbbed with anger. Wasn't this a common pickup line? How could this dark-skinned girl be so shallow? That bookworm was nowhere near as good-looking as him.
To everyone's surprise, Shen Ci nodded seriously and said, "I also feel that you look somewhat familiar."
Mulberry: "..."
Xie Dong: "..."
That shouldn't be the case; bookworms aren't like that.
"Oh! I know, you're...you're that saleswoman at the secondhand store, aren't you? I bought a cupboard there." Bling slapped her thigh, remembering.
When Bu Ling mentioned the cupboard, Shen Ci immediately remembered her: "You're that particularly talkative woman?" It was also the first time he had met such a talkative woman, so even though they had only met once, she had left an impression.
Bling gritted his teeth. He really was a bookworm. How could you use the word "nagging" to describe a woman? She was just being a good homemaker.
"hehe---"
Shen Ci didn't find anything wrong with Bu Ling's tone. Now that he had escaped the cowshed, he was even more excited. "Thank you, comrade."
After saying that, he seemed to remember something and quickly took off his hat and scarf, intending to hand them to Buling.
Sangshen quickly accepted it, saying, "No need to be polite, she's doing this because of me." This was a subtle declaration of her ownership.
Shen Ci nodded, puzzled, not understanding why he had said that. Then, he watched as his childhood friend, who was so angry he wasn't afraid of anyone, gently put a hat and scarf on the talkative woman and said, "Don't catch a cold."
Shen Ci felt as if he had understood something.
Unexpectedly, it's truly unexpected that Sang Xiaoqi would like a talkative woman. This isn't the time when he finds women troublesome.
For the rest of the journey, Shen Ci silently processed the fact that Sang Xiaoqi was in a relationship, remaining silent. Xie Dong focused on driving, while Sang Zhen and Bu Ling whispered something to each other.
Shen Ci couldn't hear clearly, but he was greatly shocked. Indeed, living long enough allows one to see everything.
By the time they arrived in the county town, it was already getting dark. Sangshen asked Buling, "We're going to have a welcome dinner and a farewell dinner for the bookworm. Do you want to come?"
"Practice?"
"Yes, he's leaving tomorrow." The longer the bookworm stays in the county town, the greater the danger becomes.
Bu Ling shook her head: "I won't go. Just drop me off at Yangliu Hutong." She wasn't familiar with them.
If it were a normal mulberry introducing her to a friend, she would be more than happy to do so, but for now, forget it.
Sangshen didn't insist: "Okay, I'll take you to the compound. I probably won't be able to go back tonight either." She still had many things to do.
"become."
Hearing their conversation, Xie Dong turned his car around and drove towards Yangliu Hutong.
Shen Ci's pupils dilated in shock; he thought to himself, "I still haven't seen enough."
Upon arriving at the courtyard, Sangshen carried the bathtub and Buling into the house without saying much, then turned and left.
Bling watched his retreating figure until he disappeared before turning away, going into the house, first stoking the coal stove, then slightly ajar the door to prepare the meal.
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