Sun Sen pulled Sun Ye behind him and used his slender body to block the gazes of outsiders. Although he knew in his heart that nothing would happen to Ye Zi, if anyone was blind and wanted to commit a crime, they would definitely be taught a lesson by Ye Zi's fists.
But this did not prevent him from protecting Ye Zi. These days, a girl's reputation is extremely important. Daba comes and goes every day to pick up people. If something happens and people gossip about it, and then the news spreads to the team, that would be a terrible thing.
When the people around him stopped looking at Sun Ye, Sun Sen turned around and said earnestly:
"Ye Zi, be careful outside..."
He stopped talking as soon as he opened his mouth. No matter who is unsafe, his sister will not be unsafe. Instead, it is others who will be unsafe.
Sun Sen looked up at the sky, unable to find anything to say for a moment. He patted Sun Ye's shoulder and pretended to look at the bus to hide his lack of words.
"Brother, I know everything."
"I just couldn't help but let go of the scarf because I was holding it in for too long in the car. I'm usually very careful."
Sun Ye took the initiative to speak to ease the awkwardness. It was impossible for her to not feel the slightest bit of resentment towards her for wearing a veil to cover her face when she went away from home, but there was nothing she could do about it. The social environment was like this, and it was quite harsh on girls.
She likes quietness and doesn't want to cause any more trouble, but that doesn't mean she will keep giving in when trouble comes to her. That would be cowardice and incompetence.
Perhaps many years from now, no matter how beautiful a girl is, she will be able to walk on the streets openly and happily.
Sun Sen didn't say much. He gave Sun Ye a look and walked to the driver to ask how long it would take to restart the vehicle.
Sun Ye looked at the noisy crowd on the roadside, moved his feet lightly, and found a shade under a tree to avoid the scorching sun. The sun was now up, and standing on the street in the bright sun for only a few minutes made people sweat.
Sun Ye carried several sacks under the tree! These were the treasures that Sun's mother had repeatedly told him to take good care of. He couldn't let any of them get lost, otherwise, his ears would be callused from hearing so much.
She was indeed quite scared.
Apart from the noisy crowd, the birds in the mountains are also calling non-stop, and from time to time you can see the branches of the distant trees shaking.
…
Fortunately, there was a young man among the people traveling with us who knew how to repair cars. Although his skills were not very good, he had no problem fixing the broken-down car.
Sun Ye endured the dizziness and bumped along the way until he got off at the provincial capital station. It is no exaggeration to say that his legs went weak the moment he got off the bus. He quickly found a place with good air circulation and squatted down to calm the nausea in his chest.
The bus is really not for people to ride!
Sun Ye confirmed it again in his mind that every time he sat down, he felt like he had lost half his life and was about to ascend to heaven to see the Buddha.
"Ye Zi, are you okay? Come, drink some water to calm yourself down. I just called."
There was a special place to get water in the station. Sun Sen asked several people before he found it. It cost money, two cents per time. Sun Sen filled his kettle directly, feeling a little unwilling, as he always felt at a disadvantage.
It’s really different in the provincial capital. Normally, you have to pay for drinking water. But in the brigade, you can drink as much as you want. They won’t charge you a penny even if they’re afraid you’ll burst your stomach.
Sun Ye drank a few sips of water, slowly recovered from the stress, stood up and said, "Brother, I'm almost done. There are too many people here, let's get out of the station."
"Okay then."
Sun Sen was carrying a few sacks and joined the crowd. Sun Ye was only carrying a backpack and had only one thought in his mind: It feels so good to have a brother!
There was a bus stop just outside the station. Sun Ye went forward to take a look and saw that there was a bus that went directly to his elder brother's school. However, the journey was a bit long as it was almost reaching the terminal.
But there is nothing to be picky about at this moment. The most important thing is to reach the destination quickly. I have to be thankful that there are buses. If I had to walk, I can only imagine how miserable it would be.
There is only one bus, and it is not the peak period for school, so it is not too crowded after getting on the bus. To be precise, most people are reluctant to spend the extra cent, and would rather walk than waste the fare.
"Brother, don't be so sad. You walked over there for ten cents, wasting your time and energy..."
"Besides, it's getting late, and we need to find a place to stay. Big brother, you can live on campus, but what about me? I can only live on the streets..."
Sun Ye deliberately spoke in a miserable manner, just to make his elder brother less bitter and resentful. If someone didn't know better, they would think that he had encountered some terribly difficult thing.
"Ye Zi, what are you talking about? You wouldn't sleep on the street even if I did."
Sun Sen looked at his little sister's nonsense with a stern face, helpless. He was just heartbroken. Ten cents could buy a box of tooth powder and five sheets of clean white paper, but now...
After all, it’s all because of poverty!
The brother and sister joked around, and soon, most of Sun Sen's worries were dispelled, and Sun Ye also breathed a sigh of relief.
There are far more bicycles in the provincial capital than in the town. At first glance, it seems like a world of bicycles, with the sound of bells ringing constantly.
Sun Sen was obviously curious and nervous. After all, he was a young man in his twenties. He only had the opportunity to travel such a long distance to see this scene after he was admitted to university. Otherwise, he might have to stay in the brigade for the rest of his life, and the farthest place he had been to was the town.
"The city is still better. Look at this road, it's clean and bright..."
Sun Sen couldn't help but mutter to himself, and Sun Ye listened beside him without interrupting. She was very tired and just wanted to get to school quickly and find a place to have a good rest.
The bus was swaying, stopping and resting along the way, with people constantly getting on and off. After only a few stops, the bus was as crowded as a can of sardines. As the bus gradually approached the end of the journey, the crowd thinned out and it returned to the empty space it was when it first got on.
After getting off the car, he went to the school to report first. The manual for all procedures was placed at the school gate. Sun Sen showed his admission notice, took a copy of the manual, followed the procedures, and went to report for admission.
Sun Ye was alone at the guard post guarding the gift bags, waiting for Sun Sen to finish his work and come to pick her up. She couldn't run up and down carrying all these packages, and it wouldn't be a waste of energy like that.
"Little girl! It's hot outside, come in and sit for a while. Your brother will be back for a while." The person who said this was the security guard.
When Sun Ye looked over, he felt that the security guard had a familiar aura. He stood straight, his clothes were neat, and although his face looked a little serious, it made people feel at ease.
Sun Ye smiled and nodded, saying, "Thank you so much, uncle!" Then he picked up a few sacks and carried them to the guardhouse.
"Wow! The little girl is quite strong. She would be a good candidate for a soldier. What a pity..." Since she was not a boy, she did not say the rest of the sentence.
In response, Sun Ye just smiled shyly. When you don't know what to say in response, it's okay to smile.
The security guard sat back in the chair that belonged to his work station. There was another long chair in the room. Sun Ye walked up and sat down, leaning slightly against the concrete wall behind him.
The security guard was very conscientious. He answered every question in detail. Sun Ye half-closed his eyes and silently watched the security guard:
There should be a slight limp in the left leg. It is not noticeable when walking slowly, but when walking a little faster, there is a difference from a normal person.
Sun Ye was bored and drowsy, so he found something to do.
"Little girl, have you seen enough?"
The security guard spoke out of the blue, with the corners of his mouth raised noticeably, looking even more serious.
“…”
Sun Ye was shocked when he was caught peeking. He had such sharp observation skills, but he didn't even blink, and was extremely calm throughout the whole process:
"Uncle, would you like some water?"
He calmly changed the subject. After talking so much, he must be thirsty.
The guard's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he sighed inwardly: "What a good seedling, what a good seedling." He was able to face his sudden question without blinking or beating his heart. His mental strength was comparable to that of a veteran in the army.
"Little girl, how old are you? Are you still in junior high school?" He was so excited to see the prey that he couldn't help but ask.
I started thinking, this little girl only looks about thirteen or fourteen. By the time she finishes junior high school, her frame will have grown and she'll be old enough to serve in the army...
The more I thought about it, the more beautiful it seemed. I forced a smile with a stiff face, trying to make myself look more approachable and make a better impression.
Sun Ye couldn't hold back the smile on her face. She knew that the uncle wanted to make herself look kinder, but the effect was a little disappointing and it was totally inconsistent with the uncle's personality.
"Uncle, I'm already in college."
"Oh, going to college, college is good... What! You're already going to college?"
The uncle raised his voice in shock and kept looking at Sun Ye. He was good-looking, with long hands and feet. He must be very dexterous and skillful in everything he did. Most importantly, he was very strong. He had just estimated those sacks and they were not light.
"Which university did you go to?" Nowadays, those who can go to university are quite remarkable. I couldn't help but feel sorry that this promising young man ran away.
"Shuimu University."
This was not something that could not be said, and Sun Ye said it very casually, just as a necessary response to the guilt after being caught peeking.
"Mizuki University? Little girl, you don't have a bald mouth? Don't try to fool an old man like me."
Sun Ye didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She really wouldn't lie to the uncle, so she said, "Uncle, why would I lie to you? Besides, with your skills, you will definitely be able to tell whether I am lying or not."
"You, you are really amazing..." The uncle laughed and turned away without asking any more questions. Since he was already in college, and a top university in the country, he gave up the idea of recruiting him.
I pressed the play button on the radio on the table, and a Huangmei Opera was singing on the radio. The singing was melodious and sounded softly in the guard room, adding a sense of leisure.
"Ye Zi, it's done."
Sun Sen shouted from the window, breaking the atmosphere in the room. Sun Ye stood up, picked up the sack, and said to the uncle sitting upright on the chair:
"Goodbye, uncle."
The security guard just waved his hand to indicate that he heard it.
"Ye Zi, I'll carry it. Put your things in my dormitory first. I found a bed for you in the female dormitory. The dorm manager said that everyone inside hasn't arrived yet. You can show her the letter of introduction to confirm it. That's it. There's only one person living there now..."
Sun Sen explained everything clearly, and the two of them put their luggage away and went to the store to buy some necessities that Sun Sen might need.
Sun Ye stayed in the provincial capital for two days, accompanied Sun Sen to familiarize himself with the environment, and then set off alone to return to school.
After traveling all the way, no matter how delicate her face is, she can't hide the slightly tired brows and eyes.
At this moment, the words "Shuimu University" carved on the entrance were Sun Ye's life-saving medicine. He raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, strode into the campus, and his back revealed a hint of lightness for no reason.
There was no one in the dormitory. Sun Ye opened the door and looked around. The floor was covered with a layer of dust. She sighed, put the sack she brought with her at the door, rolled up her sleeves and started cleaning, otherwise she would not be able to live there.
It took more than an hour to finally clean up, and then he made the bed neatly. He put the sack on the ground and lay down on the bed.
The feeling is not something that can be described as comfortable.
He sighed, closed his eyes, and fell asleep unknowingly.
The sunlight shines through the windows in the room, and spots of light, large and small, fall on the ground, creating an inexplicable feeling of tranquility and harmony.
The light spot gradually shifted, time passed bit by bit, Sun Ye's long and thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and his eyelids slowly opened a gap.
He sat up with his arms half-supporting his body, stretched his arms upwards and slept comfortably.
I got out of bed and washed my face with cold water by the pool. I felt refreshed. I used my fingers to form a high ponytail. I tied it with my bare hands, and it looked exactly like it had been combed with a comb, smooth and without any bumps.
This craft is also unique!
I looked up at the orange sky outside. It was almost time for dinner. No wonder I felt a little hungry.
Sun Ye touched his flat stomach and murmured to himself: "Don't cry, I'll go eat something delicious right away."
Take out a pen and paper and report home that you're safe. As for calling? When Sun Ye came, his mother specifically told him not to waste money on phone calls unless it was a serious matter. Just write a letter from school saying you're safe and go home.
When she left the school gate, she was carrying a sack containing a gift for her teacher. She was going to her teacher's house for dinner tonight.
They happened to go mail a letter together, but she didn't know if the post office was still open. She had run out of stamps and had to buy new ones.
The evening breeze gently caressed Sun Ye's face, blowing away the heat in the air during the day. From time to time, a strand of Sun Ye's black hair was blown up, chasing after it in the breeze.
Fortunately, the post office was still open, so Sun Ye bought stamps, mailed the letter, and headed straight to his teacher's house.
If you go too late and the teacher's family has already finished their meal, that would be really unlucky.
Sun Ye turned a corner and finally saw the door of the teacher's house. The door was open. As he got closer, he could smell the unique fragrance of food.
Sun Ye stepped into the yard and saw the teacher sitting on a chair, flipping through a thick book page by page. Smoke was rising from the kitchen.
"teacher!"
Sun Ye called softly.
The teacher pushed his reading glasses, looked towards the door, and immediately put the book on the stone table, saying:
"Ye Zi? Come in quickly, come in quickly. Why didn't you tell me in advance that you were coming? I could have asked Wei Min to pick you up at the station and buy some food or something..."
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