Tan Wenbin curiously turned his head to join the conversation between Li Zhiyuan and Xue Liangliang, asking with curiosity, "It seems that university life is really as our teachers said, once you get into college, it’s a breeze."
Xue Liangliang replied, "Actually, aside from the few who are very successful or those who are just coasting through, most people in the middle have quite a lot going on, and it’s not easy."
Li Zhiyuan asked, "Brother Liangliang, you’ve been by the river for so many days; haven’t you seen her at all?"
Xue Liangliang continued speaking to Tan Wenbin, "So, it’s crucial to plan early and, ideally, to determine your career developnt path in advance."
Li Zhiyuan, "Or are you seeing her every day?"
Xue Liangliang, "I heard you’re also applying to Haihe University. Good luck, and once you get in, you can help manage the shops and studios I have at the school."
Li Zhiyuan, "It seems Brother Liangliang, you really want to be on the editorial board of the local records."
"Enough, Xiao Yuan! I’m doing this for the stability of your hotown; it’s not easy for ."
Li Zhiyuan didn’t continue asking and instead turned to watch the TV, which was broadcasting news from Nantong.
Now, it was Xue Liangliang’s turn to be unsettled. He gently shook Li Zhiyuan’s shoulder, "Aren’t you going to say ’Hmm’?"
*The truth is, if Brother Liangliang had taken even longer to negotiate that night, Uncle Qin might have torn through the entire Bai family town.*
*But this works out well, with Brother Liangliang having the status of a Bai family son-in-law. In the future, he can discuss water projects all over the country at that level.*
*If they really encounter sothing unsolvable, the son-in-law could just step in.*
*Brother Binbin’s status no longer held sway over major issues, but luckily, Brother Liangliang was soone I could still rely on.*
*Li Zhiyuan genuinely felt that Grandmaster might not have been professional in the Corpse Recovery business, but he was excellent at providing direction.*
"Huh?"
Run Sheng made a puzzled sound, looking at the TV and then at Xue Liangliang.
The TV was showing a rescue scene, where a woman attempted to jump into the river, but a courageous young man saved her.
After the rescue, when the reporter asked for his na and place of work, the young man chose to remain anonymous and walked away, leaving only the back of soone above petty concerns on cara.
Xue Liangliang frowned, "Does your Nantong TV station really not have any news to cover? She never intended to commit suicide."
Tan Wenbin asked curiously, "What do you an?"
"She was just standing by the river with the water barely over her ankles. I went over and asked; she said she didn’t dare to die and wouldn’t be so foolish, that it’s not worth it for that person."
"And then?"
"Then I got into the water."
"Huh?"
"She got scared by , slipped, and almost got swept away by the river. I had to turn back and carry her to the bank."
"Then why did she say you saved her..."
"She probably felt embarrassed to tell the truth."
Run Sheng, "Aren’t you worried your wife will misunderstand?"
Xue Liangliang, "..."
Li Zhiyuan didn’t bring up Xue Liangliang’s story; it was Xue Liangliang himself who started talking after he arrived.
After that, Tan Wenbin expressed his request; he wanted to go to Mountain City with them.
Then, fearing Li Zhiyuan might misunderstand, he pointed to the suitcase he had deliberately brought from ho, saying he would bring books and assignnts along to keep up with his studies.
Xue Liangliang directly agreed, bringing one or two people was the sa.
Therefore, Run Sheng and Tan Wenbin would both go to Mountain City together.
"Xiao Yuan, co here."
"Okay, Grandma Liu."
Li Zhiyuan walked towards Liu Yui.
Liu Yui was drinking tea, and inside the house, Alii was taking a bath.
"Are you heading to Mountain City? When are you going?"
"In a couple of days."
"How long will you be gone?"
"Not long, I’ll be back soon."
"It’s alright, have fun, no need to rush." Liu Yui took out a piece of paper with a string of phone numbers written on it, "When you get to Mountain City, call this number."
"Grandma, you are..."
"Coincidentally, an old friend passed away, and I was planning to take Alii to Mountain City as well. Many old friends have passed away over the years."
"Are you coming with us?"
"That won’t do." Liu Yui shook her head, "Are you taking the train?"
"Yes, we are."
"My old bones can’t handle that discomfort, and it’s not good for Alii to go to crowded places either. You go ahead, and call us to et up when you get there."
"Okay, Grandma."
After Li Zhiyuan left, Liu Yui went into the house.
Inside, Alii was sitting in a bathtub, and Liu Yui showed a kind smile.
"Co, let Grandma see which of those old ones from Mountain City have passed away recently."
Liu Yui opened a drawer and took out a thick stack of envelopes, all containing obituaries.
She gathered all the ones from Mountain City and selected one from just over a month ago, where soone had recently reported to the King of Hell.
With a flick of the envelope, Liu Yui smiled and said,
"Alright, just for you."
*Even though it had been a month since the person’s passing, it was still acceptable to offer condolences. Such customs adapted to the production and living styles of the targeted community.*
*For the seasoned in Jianghu, a voyage could take a month or even half a year. It was unlikely they would rush to see soone one last ti when soone in a family passed away; even attending the forty-ninth day rites could be difficult.*
*Generally, according to the old rules, after a person’s death, the condolence candles should not be extinguished for a year, as one could never be sure when soone would co to pay respects.*
*In the past, Liu Yui would rely receive these obituaries and leave them there. Even if she wasn’t required to stay here to treat Alii, she wouldn’t bother going.*
*Receiving an obituary was already a gesture of respect for the other party. Sending a telegram or a ssage was considered a kindness due to the established hierarchy and status.*
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