After they had breakfast, Bai Jing said she could go back by herself.
After all, it was still a long way to get to the village, and the road was bumpy and difficult to walk on. Jiang Ziqian didn't sleep well last night, so it seemed too much to ask him to accompany them.
"...This is where I grew up. It's like my home, very familiar. Don't worry." Bai Jing said.
Jiang Ziqian heard her say that, thought for a few seconds, nodded, and then said.
"It's a rare trip home. If you want to spend some time with your family, you can stay overnight before leaving. I'll finish work tomorrow night, so you can take the bus back to North City the day after tomorrow morning."
Bai Jing nodded in agreement.
Three hours later, she stood at the entrance of the village and instantly attracted the attention of people around her.
"Eh? Isn't that Miss Jing from Old Third Bai's family?"
"It's her. She's so pretty. I remember her uncle took her to study in the North City. Why did she come back suddenly? Isn't she going to study anymore?"
"Maybe he came back to see grandma. Didn't he fall down in the field before and went to the town hospital?"
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"The child is thoughtful. I heard that it takes two or three days to take the train from the north city!"
"That's not right. Didn't Xiaoyu say yesterday that Bai Jing got used to living in the city and became wild. She no longer recognized her family. I'm afraid that even if the old lady died, she wouldn't even come back to take a look?"
"So, two people came to me this morning and asked about Jing girl's situation..."
Bai Jing quickly understood what was going on when she heard the gossip, but she acted as if she hadn't heard anything and walked straight towards the Bai family's house.
As soon as I reached the door, I heard Wen Yu's voice coming from inside.
"...I have taken care of her for more than ten years. Even if I have no credit, I have worked hard. I went to North City to see her, but it made me embarrassed in front of so many people. I called her a few days ago and told her that grandma was sick and not in good health. But the girl didn't take it seriously at all. Sigh!"
Bai Jing sneered in her heart and pushed the door open and walked in.
There were five people in the room. Old Mrs. Bai was sitting in the middle, Wen Yu was sitting next to her, and Bai Wenwu was standing behind her.
The two people opposite were strangers, and I had never seen them in the village before. One of them was holding a notebook and was recording something quickly on it, and the other was holding an old-fashioned camera. It was not difficult to guess their identities.
The five people in the room were surprised to varying degrees at Bai Jing's sudden appearance.
Of course the one who reacted the most was Wen Yu. His eyes fell on Bai Jing as if he had seen a ghost.
Bai Jing saw her expression change instantly, smiled, and her voice was clear and pure.
"So you have a visitor? Sorry, did I interrupt your conversation?"
The two journalists thought she was dignified and polite, with gentle eyes and looked well-behaved and sensible.
They exchanged glances and one of them asked tentatively.
"Who are you……"
"My name is Bai Jing." Bai Jing nodded lightly and responded calmly.
Seeing this, the two of them couldn't help but look towards Wen Yu with some suspicion in their eyes.
...Is this really the arrogant, rebellious, unfilial and heartless girl she described?
Wen Yu seemed to be suddenly awakened, and stood up from his seat abruptly, his expression full of disbelief.
"You, you, why are you back?"
Bai Jing was arrogant and suspicious. She had acted indifferent to her before, so she exaggerated the situation on purpose. Plus, the exams were approaching, so she should have ignored her. There was no way she would come back!
Bai Jing blinked in confusion, her tone full of doubt.
"Didn't you call my uncle's house and tell him that grandma was dying and asked me to come back to help with the funeral arrangements?"
"What?!"
The old lady took a deep breath, her eyes widened, and her heart ached with anger.
She just fell down, how come she is dying of illness? !
Everyone turned their eyes to Wen Yu.
Wen Yu's expression was stiff, and she forced a smile with great difficulty.
"I guess I was too panicked at the time and only remembered the worst-case scenario the doctor said, so I..."
"So that's how it is," Bai Jing exhaled, her eyes slightly curved, "It's a bit far to come back from North City, but I'm glad that everything is fine."
one of the reporters asked.
"Comrade Bai Jing, are you studying in Beicheng now? You will have an exam in a few days. Is it still possible for you to go back in time?"
"Since grandma is fine, I'll leave soon," Bai Jing seemed to have remembered something, and her expression was a little helpless. "I missed the exam last time because of an accident, and my transcript showed zero points, so this exam is still very important to me."
The two reporters couldn't help but look at each other again.
Although they had not been in contact for long, Bai Jing was obviously not as bad as Wen Yu said.
What bad intentions could a little girl have when she heard that someone in her family was sick, put aside her important exams, and traveled a long distance back home?
They simply packed up their things and said goodbye.
When Wen Yu saw that his plan had failed, although he did not show it on his face, he was secretly gritting his teeth.
The farce ended and Bai Jing felt nothing.
Her gaze passed over Old Lady Bai and Wen Yu, fell on Bai Wenwu behind them, and asked directly.
"Where's Dad?"
Bai Jing's eyes were calm and her expression was indifferent, as if nothing had happened before.
Even though they grew up together, Bai Wenwu felt that she was a stranger.
It should be said that Bai Jing changed since that night half a year ago.
Compared to the gentle, kind and easy-going sister she used to be, she is like a completely different person.
Especially her eyes, which seemed to be able to see directly into people's hearts.
Bai Wenwu unconsciously lowered his head to avoid her sight and stumbled when speaking.
"At the market."
Bai Jing turned around and was about to go out.
The old lady was very touched when she heard that she had put aside an important exam and came back to see her.
But now seeing that she was about to leave without even saying hello, my head started to throb again.
Look at her attitude, how can it be so irritating!
"Bai Jing you, you you you! Are you just going to leave like this?!"
Bai Jing paused, looked back at her, and spoke with a doubtful tone.
"I see that you are speaking with full energy and your face is rosy. I think you can't handle your funeral for the time being, right?"
The logic behind the words is very simple.
Wen Yu asked her to come back to help with the funeral arrangements, so she came. Now that they are no longer needed, shouldn't she go back?
The old lady's head was buzzing.
It turns out that I should let my younger brother go to school in the city!
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