The Tempting Educated Youth Married to a Rough Man-Chapter 126 - 122: Farewell

She also wanted Wen Ran to be safe and sound.

Wen Ran pursed her lips, "Alright, if Li Minmin is a hassle, just write me a letter. I’ll come back to deal with her, even if I have to fly back."

"Pfft," Xiao Chenyue laughed, "Hey! Little girl, you’re underestimating me. My heart is darker than you think!"

Don’t think the Northwest isn’t xenophobic.

People everywhere have a silent resistance to outsiders. Whether you can integrate quickly depends on your abilities.

Thinking of this, Xiao Chenyue smiled lightly, "I got this, don’t worry."

"Really!" Wen Ran looked at Xiao Chenyue and cautioned, "This is really not a thing to mess with, better be cautious."

"Alright, alright, don’t worry."

...

On this day, everyone was so busy they wished they could grow another pair of hands—packing luggage, making food to eat on the road.

Xiao Chenyue didn’t press Xiao Chenxing to study; instead, she was like possessed, following Xiao Chenyue around.

"Ouch! Sis, you stepped on my foot."

"You little brat, following so closely, you nearly tripped me."

"Ouch! Sis, you bumped my arm."

"...Get lost!"

Steaming hot meat buns as big as your face, properly packed pickled vegetables...

Each was neatly placed into the luggage, with the unspoken understanding that separation was creeping closer.

Xiao Chenxing hugged Xiao Chenyue and silently shed tears, "Sis, I don’t want you to go."

Even though her sister was strict and always pushed her to study, but still, she was her sister.

Really didn’t want to let go...

"Alright," Xiao Chenyue’s voice also had a touch of sob, "This parting isn’t forever. Study well, and we’ll definitely meet again someday."

By then, neither in the Northwest nor in the Northeast.

In the Capital City.

Xiao Chenxing: "."

She was bewildered, "So, I have to study hard, huh?"

The academically challenged Xiao Chenxing shuddered, "If I don’t study well, will you not acknowledge me?"

Xiao Chenyue: "...You better say less."

A bit of pity and care blinked away.

Laughter erupted among everyone, diluting much of the parting sorrow.

Lying on the kang, Wen Ran felt a bit regretful.

If she were alone, she could sneak out and take advantage of the dark night to bag Li Minmin and give her a good beating.

Tsk.

"Ranran," Xiao Chenyue propped herself up and addressed, "Go to sleep, it’s getting late."

Otherwise, they’d miss tomorrow’s train.

"Oh."

She lay down to sleep, while the little squirrel unceremoniously nestled on Wen Ran’s head and fell asleep soundly.

Wen Ran: "..."

She hissed, indignantly pulling back her hair and sharply commented, "You have no manners!"

How could it nest on someone’s head?

The little squirrel tumbled over, but appeared unbothered, glancing at Wen Ran, then, like a lord, sprawled back on her head.

The moon hung still atop the tree branches as the Xiao family quietly got up to dress.

Mrs. Xiao went with Xiao Chenyue to make breakfast.

"Alright, you rest now."

Looking at her daughter, Mrs. Xiao was reluctant; while Xiao Chenyue smiled, "Let me do it."

"Rest," Mrs. Xiao took the spot, muttering, "Didn’t sleep all night, acting like a night owl?"

Xiao Chenyue’s eyes welled up, "Mom."

"Enough, let’s not talk. First, eat something to fill up, then it’s really time to go."

This meal was silent.

Xiao Chenxing might have thought the breakfast was tasteless, eating it mixed with tears.

Already in poor spirits, she was sobbing there, and after Mrs. Xiao’s gentle coaxing, she still cried.

Finally losing patience, Mrs. Xiao picked up a shoe sole and whacked her.

"Bang!"

Everything instantly quieted down.

Minmin wasn’t awake yet; everyone was packing gently.

The night wind howled; Gula had already brought the cart with the horses.

In the distance, a few figures approached—it was Sahan.

"Captain?"

Sahan also pulled a cart, "I’m here to see them off. It’s not safe on the roads recently; we don’t feel assured about you coming and going."

He pointed at two complete wolf skins and a plump package behind him, smiling, "This is a thank-you gift for her."

"Thanks for your trouble."

"You’re welcome."

Sahan wasn’t ungrateful; their team benefitted greatly, sharing a bit didn’t hurt.

Moreover...

Gula’s skills were improving, and their team might produce a doctor in the future.

A doctor specifically for livestock.

It was necessary to establish good relations early on!

"Ah! I’m late!"

Ba Yin and his brothers came over on horseback, "I’m here to see Wuliji off."

As they were about to leave, Minmin started crying, so Xiao Chenyue hurriedly went inside, holding her daughter, and the family boarded the cart.

"Yue, take care of yourself."

Xiao Chenyue nodded tearfully.

Staying longer would only make it harder on herself; Mrs. Xiao turned her head to wipe away tears, "Let’s go!"

The cart clattered away; Xiao Chenyue stood for a long time at the door, holding her child.

Her figure grew smaller; Xiao Chenxing’s eyes blurred, suddenly standing up, shouting, "Sis! I’ll definitely study hard! I definitely..."

Before finishing the sentence, Mrs. Xiao dragged her back, covering her mouth, "You brat, people are sleeping!"

"Boohoo~" Xiao Chenxing couldn’t hold it, "Mom, I don’t want Sis to leave, boohoo..."

She cried her heart out in Mrs. Xiao’s arms.

Mrs. Xiao was also shedding tears; she didn’t want this separation either.

Mr. Xiao remained silent, just clenching a small block of wood, Minmin’s favorite, the one most covered in her drool.

Hongguo also cried, hugging Wen Ran’s waist, silently vowing never to part from her sisters.

Wen Ran also felt the emotions coming and was about to cry when suddenly her neck felt itchy.

She reached up to scratch, and caught a squirrel. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Squirrel: "?"

It didn’t understand why it was being grabbed while having breakfast.

Glancing at Wen Ran, the squirrel continued to gnaw at the chestnut.

Squirrel: (Crunch crunch) You know, the two-legged ones’ chestnuts (crunch crunch) are much tastier than the ones (crunch crunch) I pick in the mountains?

The appearance of the squirrel left everyone dumbfounded.

"When did it follow us?"

Mrs. Xiao found it unbelievable, and Wen Ran was equally puzzled, "I have no idea!"

"What should we do?"

Wen Ran raised an eyebrow at the freely moving squirrel and smiled, "What else? Of course, send it back home."

She reached into her pocket, handing over another chestnut; the squirrel caught it with its tail, wrapping it up.

Hongguo’s eyes widened, "Wow, its tail is so flexible!"

"Yeah," Xiao Chenxing blinked, incredulously watching the little squirrel, "It can even hold things."

With the sisters’ attention diverted to the squirrel, Wen Ran shook the little creature slightly, ensuring the chestnut remained nestled.

She nodded in satisfaction.

Hongguo was confused, "Sis, what are you doing?"

"Doing what?"

Wen Ran’s eyes sparkled as she flicked her wrist lightly.

The squirrel, wrapped around the chestnut, shot out like a comet.

Everyone followed the squirrel’s trajectory, becoming bewildered when it disappeared.

Just tossed like that?