Section 5

So... shall we enjoy the scenery

"No," Bai Xiyan said, "this is not an orphanage distributing candy."

In such a commotion, the worries were indeed completely forgotten. Upon arriving at the town, the famished Miao Tong was first taken by Shen Jing to enjoy beef offal soup paired with donkey meat flatbread. The donkey meat was roasted over fruitwood from the mountains, its aroma tantalizing enough to stir even the most dormant appetites. Shen Jing was a very easygoing person, and their conversation was quite engaging; even this one meal made Miao Tong feel that the trip was worthwhile.

Only married women who have been through countless battles have the right to speak, unlike you who rely on that 20GB of resources on your computer hard drive to get by. Sister Kui fully embodies the spirit that a married female rogue is the true man among rogues, leering for a long time, "Lin Le, you should reflect on why none of your girlfriends last more than three months; it's because they think you are lacking in that regard"

He looked at her coldly, a smile on his face that could be described as acerbic. "You are under no obligation to explain anything to me. In terms of men, you are not just passing; you are exceptional. Having climbed up to Mr. Bai, anything you desire will come easily to you—houses, cars, or money. I have not misjudged; among so many children, you are the most special, and I have always believed this. " After saying this, there was no need to linger, and he helped her close the door as he left. I have not misjudged; among so many children, you are the most special, and I have always believed this. " After saying this, there was no need to linger, and he helped her close the door as he left.

"Are you unwell? I noticed you have been eating very little these past couple of days. Wasting food will lead to becoming a toilet in the next life," Lin Le said as she picked chicken from Miao Tong's plate, her tone carrying a hint of carefree nonchalance. "As a girl, it's fine to lose weight, but don't go overboard. As a man, I still prefer there to be some meat where it should be."

He is too willful, indeed, m.hetushu.com. He has the capital to be willful. All of his "wayward returns" are accepted by Miao Tong without any complaints.

Wow, it's the first time I've heard someone who hangs out with Sister Yue praise me. Sister Yue has always said that I have no dreams in this life, that I live my life just to be a rice bug, utterly blind to reality. Shen Jing smiled proudly like a child, saying, 'You speak so well, this is called being carefree. In the future, if they say I lack ambition, I will use this term to refute them. In this life, we live for several decades; when we cry, we cry loudly, and when we laugh, we laugh heartily. We should be true to the heavens above and the earth below, only seeking to have a clear conscience.' You speak so well, this is called being carefree. In the future, if they say I lack ambition, I will use this term to refute them. In this life, we live for several decades; when we cry, we cry loudly, and when we laugh, we laugh heartily. We should be true to the heavens above and the earth below, only seeking to have a clear conscience. A marriage without love and willingness is a grave; when you breathe, you are already lying in it, and when will it end? This statement sounds like ignorance of the heights of heaven and depths of the earth to the elderly, but to Miao Tong, it is a profound truth. A marriage without love and willingness is a grave; when you breathe, you are already lying in it, and when will it end? This statement sounds like ignorance of the heights of heaven and depths of the earth to the elderly, but to Miao Tong, it is a profound truth.

She shook her head, then hugged her head, feeling some pain, "Why are you so good to me?"

Miao Tong placed the books on the shelf one by one without looking back, "Secretary Liu, I will not explain anything to you"

I will respond to you after I have considered this matter carefully said Miao Tong earnestly

So, in the end, she smiled and said: "Thank you."

Miao Tong felt a sense of confusion in her mind, "No, I usually don't go out to have fun."

Miao Tong lowered her head and thought for a moment, "Is it something that every child has?"

I am not particular about food

Are there no questions?

Early the next morning, someone knocked on the door. Gritting her teeth, she opened it to find Zhuo Yue's childhood friend, Shen Jing, standing at the door with bleary eyes. She had not yet informed Zhuo Yue about her move. The new house was still not fully furnished, and although her belongings had been moved in, she had not yet stayed there. Bai Xiyan had suddenly gifted her a house, which should have been a straightforward matter, yet she felt shy and unable to speak about it. This struggle was so amusing that even she found it funny. Bai Xiyan had suddenly gifted her a house, which should have been a straightforward matter, yet she felt shy and unable to speak about it. This struggle was so amusing that even she found it funny.

After a long time had passed, the room was eerily quiet. Suddenly, A De outside the courtyard called out twice, and Miao Tong seemed to awaken with a start, exhaling a deep breath and straightening her back inch by inch

Lin Le suddenly felt a rush of blood to his face, almost infuriated, "As a married woman, can't you speak with some decorum! What do you know!"

Miao Tong's work principle is "never bring personal emotions into work." For ordinary humans, thinking and doing remain two distinct matters. During lunch in the cafeteria, Sister Kui revealed some gossip about Lin Le, and Miao Tong, while interviewing the victim, seemed distracted, as if listening to a joke, repeatedly stating several impossibilities.

Miao Tong smiled mischievously, "It is your one-sided wishful thinking; I never claimed to be kind."

Miao Tong no longer spoke, merely lowering her head, resembling a withered willow tree

After finishing their meal, Shen Jing immediately pulled Miao Tong to sit on the bamboo raft. When the water flowed swiftly, it would seep through the bamboo and wet the soles of their shoes. On both sides of the mountain, the apricot blossoms were in full bloom, intricately interspersed with shades of pink. Shen Jing was in high spirits, and the stream was still cool; he scooped up water and splashed it around. Miao Tong, unwilling to be outdone, splashed back, and they soon became completely immersed in their playful antics.

At this point, Lin Le had completely become a cooked crab under the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd, with smoke almost rising from his head, feeling both ashamed and angry, yet unable to prove his innocence in certain matters, he was laughed at by everyone in the news department, young and old, for an entire afternoon. Everyone laughed, including Miao Tong, who also appeared to have no signs of any hidden concerns.

Miao Tong appeared quite composed, "It is true."

He remained silent for a while before slowly speaking, "You must understand, I am not a philanthropist, nor am I a great benefactor. Regardless of how much I may have neglected you in the past, it was I who raised you. In a certain sense, I am merely a wayward father who has come to realize the desire for familial bonds. It seems you must learn to adapt to my return to the right path."

Shen Jing originally intended to invite the simple-minded Miao Tong to share in a task, but upon turning around, he saw her arm resting on the windowsill, supporting her head, her face filled with a profound indifference. For a moment, he found himself at a loss for words. Zhuo Yue had mentioned Miao Tong to him, describing her as someone with a cold temperament, yet deeply loyal. If only she were a bit more foolish and naive, it would be better, but she is instead extremely intelligent. Such a person is destined to lead a life that will not be easy.

What would you like to eat

I pass by the park every day on my way to and from work, and the greenery is quite good

After such a grand and imposing speech, Miao Tong felt an increased admiration for him. This person is not entirely without cunning; amusingly, he teased him, "I thought you were truly foolish, but it turns out you understand that my master is meddling in matchmaking, pretending to be oblivious while knowing full well. However, you are indifferent to the flowers, and I am heartless like the flowing water, so do not worry, alright?"

"Looking at your place, one would think you are moving house," Shen Jingqing said, feeling a bit more awake and playfully added, "Where shall we go? Do you have any place in mind?"

Sister Kui cast him a sidelong glance with a hint of sarcasm, "Little boy, can a virgin really be called a man?"

Shen Jing's face immediately turned pale, as if what stood before her was an alien creature wrapped in human skin. "If you are neither delicious, entertaining, nor attractive, then what is the meaning of your life in the books?"

Shen Jing yawned repeatedly, "Just let me use a restroom to wash my face. Last night, a female dog gave birth at the base, and I stayed up half the night. Early this morning, Sister Yue called me to get up. She asked me to tell you that you have a day off today. I will drive you to the suburbs for a drive to relax, and I must return you safely before 10 PM, otherwise, I will face severe consequences." His voice was pitiful due to lack of sleep, and his eyes were half-open, making Miao Tong truly doubt how he managed to drive safely to this place.

Before even entering the town, one can see the mountains covered in pale pink apricot blossoms. As spring gradually warms, a subtle fragrance fills the air, leaving even someone as lacking in sentiment as Miaotong dazzled by the beauty

"What brings you here?" Miao Tong was quite surprised, "Come in and have a seat, though it is a bit messy."

"Either say that a single grain of rice nurtures a hundred different people, or I wish I could be as carefree as you."

Originally, he was talking to himself, but Miao Tong heard him and turned around to smile apologetically at him, saying, "It's not true, I like it."

If it were not for the evocation of memories by the scenery, it is likely that it would be impossible to recall it no matter what.

This is the first time I have encountered a girl who does not love flowers, Shen Jing said softly

"In the future, my dining table will no longer be crowded." He placed the keys on the table, "This is just an ordinary house, nothing special, and it is a second-hand property. Over the years, I have never given you any gifts, so just accept it with peace of mind."

Beating around the bush was quickly seen through, and even Shen Jing, no matter how thick-skinned, could not maintain her composure, her face showing a hint of color. Stammering, she said, "Aren't I just... afraid of misunderstandings? As long as I know in my heart, why say it out loud? I originally thought you were an understanding person!"

The next day, Liu Jinzhi hired a moving company to help her move. Throughout the entire process, Liu Jinzhi did not say a single word. After sending the movers away, she formally stated, "Congratulations, Miss Miao, on your new residence. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now"

After a brief discussion between the two, Shen Jing decided to take her to the old town in the mountains for a visit. In spring, the mountains are covered with flowers; when the apricot blossoms fade, the peach blossoms take their place, and when the peach blossoms wither, the pear blossoms follow, one after another in a dazzling display. Their base conducts training sessions in the mountains every year; in summer, fruits can be picked at will, and in autumn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and peanuts can be harvested from the fields. Even adults who grew up in the city can joyfully run around the mountains like wild monkeys.

Shen Jingshu let out a sigh of relief and regained her smile, saying, "Then let's not overthink it. If we come out to have fun but keep thinking about work, it will delay both sides, and it will be a loss that outweighs the gain"

These flowers suddenly reminded her of something. When she was very young, she lived in a small town where the path in front of her home was paved with bluestone slabs. On both sides of the road were scattered single-story houses, and almost every family had fruit trees planted in front of their doors. One family grew apricots, another grew peaches, with flowers blooming in a staggered manner and fruits ripening at different times. The fragrance of flowers in the streets eventually turned into the scent of ripe fruits. When the children played and became thirsty, they would pick fruits from any house they passed by and eat them. It felt as if the taste of those fruits suddenly filled her mouth—unripe green apricots, both astringent and bitter. The family that grew peaches had flowers blooming in a staggered manner, and fruits ripening at different times. The fragrance of flowers in the streets eventually turned into the scent of ripe fruits. When the children played and became thirsty, they would pick fruits from any house they passed by and eat them. It felt as if the taste of those fruits suddenly filled her mouth—unripe green apricots, both astringent and bitter.

At this point, one should accept it calmly. She understood this principle earlier than anyone else and was very clear about what she should do at this moment. However, the difference between thinking and doing is difficult and chaotic, akin to the oppressive discomfort of a sultry day before a thunderstorm in the height of summer. This was the only description that Miaotong could think of.

However, upon hearing him say this, Miao Tong understood that it would be quite easy for Zhuo Yue to notice her unusual behavior. Given her current state, it would be far more meaningful to spend a day out having fun than to force herself to work.