But how could Sun Li, having gone through it herself, not understand Nianyang’s thoughts? She couldn’t help but poke her on the forehead,
"Girls can’t be kept at ho when they’re grown. If you want to go, just go. Tonight, I’ll prepare so food for you to take along. You’re going to the family house for New Year’s; the conditions there can’t compare to ho, so you must bring more things."
So before departure the next morning, Sun Li had prepared large bags of things for Nianyang, including freshly cured sausages and bacon, homade noodles, even fine white flour, and various fruits and vegetables grown at ho.
And an assortnt of snacks she made overnight, such as crispy oil cakes, sugar rice cakes, deep-fried tofu, and deep-fried crucian carp, to keep Nianyang full on the road.
Looking at so many things, full of the Jiang Family’s care for her, Nianyang’s heart was warm and touched. Words circled her mind, but in the end, turned into one sentence,
"Thank you, Auntie, you’ve worked hard."
"We’re all family, no need for thanks!" Sun Li held Nianyang’s hand,
"Yangyang, once you leave, you might not be able to co back for a year or two. You’re a girl out there, so you must be careful and take care of yourself. Call ho every week, otherwise, we won’t be at ease..."
Jiang Aiguo, not good with words, simply gave Nianyang a passbook, saying that in the future, the profit dividends from the fruit and vegetable base belonging to Nianyang would be transferred in regularly. If money runs short outside, just let the family know.
Nianyang enjoyed the incessant care from her relatives, nodding continuously in agreent. Initially feeling happy at the thought of reuniting with Li Tingyan, her eyes now turned red with the sadness of parting, reluctant to leave.
Jiang Tian was reluctant, "Yangyang, once you leave, how long until we can et again? I heard your university is very strict, even weekends aren’t free...."
Nianyang stroked her head, "We’re all in Pingjing anyway. When you go to university, get a phone so we can stay in touch anyti. Whenever there’s a chance, we’ll et up, and don’t forget you’re coming to manage my Chinese dicine clinic."
Nianyang had too much luggage, making the bus inconvenient, so the Jiang Family hired a car to take her to the county’s train station. Luo Lanzhen had heard Nianyang was leaving today, so she waited at the train station early.
Seeing Nianyang appear, Luo Lanzhen imdiately expressed displeasure,
"Nianyang, you really have no consideration! Leaving without a word - I only knew because Jiang Tian called to tell . My dad wanted to co see you off, but our garnt factory is too busy; he couldn’t get away."
Nianyang smiled, "I’m just going to Pingjing before you. When university starts in March, you’ll also have to co over; it’s not like I’m going abroad, so why the send-off?"
Luo Lanzhen handed Nianyang a bulging backpack, "These are the snacks I prepared for you. They’re all high-end foods my dad brought back from overseas, with various candies and chocolates. They’re so delicious."
Nianyang helplessly said, "You’re all giving food like I’m being raised as a pig. How can I carry it all?"
Luo Lanzhen chuckled,
"Also, my dad wanted to tell you that the design sketches you gave are not enough. They’re selling too well, so we need a few more. The profit dividends for March will be directly transferred to your passbook. Rember to check!"
Nianyang, "It’s only two more months until spring. Let’s leave the winter clothes as they are; if there’s too much design, they won’t sell. I’ll send Uncle Luo the spring clothing designs next week. Let him instruct the workers to speed up production, so in March, spring clothes can start selling!"
After chatting for a while longer, it was ti. Under everyone’s reluctant gaze, Nianyang boarded the train to Pingjing.
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