novelraw Chapter 1680 - 915: Back-to-School Day
Chapter 1680 - 915: Back-to-School Day
March 6, 2015, Jingzhe.
The Lantern Festival is over, and the rural tourism bonfire has turned into scattered ruins, the residual warmth has faded, leaving only wisps of blue smoke and ashes, as if telling the story of yesterday’s shadows.
Winter in Yuzhou is extremely cold, the land frozen hard by the night’s chill, the wheat fields covered in frost, appearing even colder in the dawn’s light.
Bamboo forest, north of the bungalow.
Zhuang Jianhui and his group, wrapped in down jackets, stood before a big pit, still digging. They somehow spent the entire night digging in the freezing cold.
Three ordinary men equal one Zhuge Liang. They initially looked for bamboo rats, finding the nest through traces, and started digging furiously.
Wang Yong was shivering from the cold, feeling very bitter inside!
To accompany this group of second-generation rich kids, he endured the whole night, fortunately, his down jacket was a big brand, with a filling of 250g, very cold-resistant. But he felt like a fool now.
"Brother Zhuang, this bamboo rat is too cunning, every time we’re about to give up, it just pops its head out." Wang Yong was puzzled; they had long said they would leave, yet couldn’t manage to.
"Almost there, almost there." Someone cheered them on, continuing to grab the shovel and dig relentlessly, determined to catch the bamboo rat.
Meanwhile, in the bungalow, Jiang Ning got up early, whistling and walking leisurely to Chuchu’s house.
He was surprised to find Xue Chuchu shrinking on a small wooden stool by the stove, dressed in a black cotton coat.
Her appearance resembled the first time they met.
"Hey, nice clothes." Jiang Ning grinned, his eyes somewhat playful.
Xue Chuchu explained, "The previous clothes got dirty easily when cooking, so temporarily..."
Jiang Ning: "I get it."
Xue Chuchu said no more, continuing to burn wood and cook porridge.
Jiang Ning started whistling by her side again, like a hooligan.
Xue Chuchu couldn’t help asking, "Are you in a good mood today?"
Jiang Ning: "Not bad."
"Hmm?"
Jiang Ning used Divine Sense to scan the group digging in the bamboo forest, amusingly saying, "It’s not bad having dogs to tease."
"Hmm? Has Xiao Ben come back?" Xue Chuchu was puzzled.
Jiang Ning: "Pretty much, after the storm has passed."
Xue Chuchu was momentarily speechless; dogs are show-offs?
...
After waking up at the rural tourism spot, Lin Zida found Zhuang Jianhui’s group hadn’t returned yet.
He called out, "Gong Jin, let’s go and check it out."
The young master flipped his quilt over, ready to accompany him.
Meanwhile, Wei Zishan and two other girls were at the doorway, drinking lamb soup from bowls, noticed them, and immediately asked, "Who are you two?"
Lin Zida: "Looking for Jianhui."
Wei Zishan finished her soup in one gulp: "Let’s go, we’ll look too."
So, a group of five set off grandly towards the northern bamboo forest.
Soon, they saw Zhuang Jianhui’s group, trembling with cold. Lin Zida was taken aback, "Are you still digging?"
"Ah Hui, your hat is frosted." The young master jested.
Zhuang Jianhui casually patted his hat, "Small issue."
The leading young man, no longer with his initial vigor, sighed, "Little sister, sorry to disappoint you. I’ll find someone to buy you some bamboo rats next time."
His words were filled with disappointment.
"I understand your intentions, no need to dig anymore. The boss made lamb soup, it’s very fragrant, you should go back and have some to warm up." The pretty girl softly suggested.
The leading young man felt even guiltier, wishing he could transform into a bamboo rat for his little sister to eat.
Lin Zida, an expert, thought, "Damn it, after digging all night, you feel guilty?"
Wei Zishan, also a girl, glanced at the pretty girl, thinking: "You’re the one who’s really burning out."
Thanks to the little sister’s persuasion, the group finally decided to head back.
In an unnoticed spot, the young master chatted with Wang Yong, understood the situation, stood at the chaotic bamboo rat hole, and observed for a while.
He picked up the iron cone in his hand, thrust it downward forcefully, and surprisingly, a bamboo rat squeaked from the hole, a gray bamboo rat dashed out from the tunnel.
Casually, the young master took the iron pliers sticking in the ground nearby and skillfully clamped the bamboo rat, as if it were a piece of art.
The young master was stunned himself.
Wang Yong was shocked, "Holy cow, Brother Jin, you caught it!"
As the words fell, Zhuang Jianhui and the others gathered around eagerly, eyeing the clamped bamboo rat.
Lin Zida was dumbfounded, "What kind of skill is that?"
Originally, everyone intended to give up, yet the bamboo rat was caught with such ease, the gap in abilities was immense.
Faced with their wide-eyed surprise, the young master calmly accepted reality, took a deep breath.
Holding the pliers with one hand, he replied nonchalantly, "Not bad, just basic skills."
Wang Yong, observing his prowess, affirmed internally: "This elegance rivals Jiang Ning; Class Eight is destined for greatness!"
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After the Lantern Festival, the sense of farewell became even stronger.
Jiang Ning and Tongtong had just finished eating, playing badminton at the doorway.
Zhang Ruyun arrived at the door with a suitcase.
Aunt Zhang, carrying a bag, quickly followed out from the yard, urging: "Ruyun, don’t forget your charger, Bluetooth earphones, phone, and ID card!"
Zhang Ruyun dragged the suitcase, "Got them, got them, all packed!"
Butcher Zhang stood by, watching his son without saying anything.
Since his son went to college, he can only return home twice a year, during summer and winter holidays.
No longer able to come home for meals every day like before.
Butcher Zhang wasn’t well-educated, couldn’t express himself like Mr. Qian, he could only heavily pat his son’s shoulder with his big hand: "Do well at school, don’t cause trouble, but don’t fear trouble either!"
"Ruyun, and these sausages, your dad had someone make them. Isn’t there a small electric rice cooker in your dorm? When you don’t feel like eating in the cafeteria, cut some sausages, steam them with rice, sprinkle some green onions, it’s really delicious!" Aunt Zhang handed him the big red bag.