Chapter 109 - 109

Chapter 109 Don't Forget Me"What's wrong? What happened?"Duan Xingye looked at the little girl in front of him with complicated emotions. He hadn't even waited for her to realize what was going on before he was about to leave.Besides feeling resentful, he was also reluctant to part with it."Xiaoyun, I may have to leave for a while. Take good care of yourself." His tone was not as cheerful as before.Yun Ting didn't know how to express it; she felt a mix of emotions. She didn't know what kind of feeling it was, just a bit bittersweet."Are we going back to Capital City?"He shook his head. Where he was going was a matter of mission, and he couldn't say.Yun Ting took one look and immediately understood." Could you please look after the Shen family inCowshed for a while? Maybe bring them some things occasionally. I'll keep the money for you."Duan Xingye said, taking out some money and handing it over.Yun Ting didn't count the small stack of banknotes, but looking at his long, slender hands with distinct knuckles, she thought to herself, "These hands could be great as hand models.""Xiaoyun…" Duan Xingye's voice pulled her back from her reverie.I suddenly felt ashamed of myself. When did I start admiring other people's hands?"Oh... okay." Yun Ting hurriedly reached out and took the money.Duan Xingye picked up a net bag from the side and said, "These are for you, all food. Don't be stingy and let them spoil.""What?! Do I look like someone who's stingy with food? Letting it spoil? That would never happen with me."Duan Xingye chuckled softly, "Heh~ that's true."Yun Ting wanted to ask how long he would be gone, when he would return, and whether he would come back at all, but then she thought that she couldn't just say that, so she let it go.Perhaps, by the time he returns, she will have already left.The two of them suddenly fell silent.Yun Xu crouched outside the door, secretly observing the two people inside.He thought he was hiding very well! The two people inside had already discovered him.But nobody wants to pay him any attention.Duan Xingye originally planned to explain his feelings to Little girl before leaving, wanting a definite answer, but he hesitated several times before speaking.Well, who knows what will happen to him on his journey? Let's wait until he comes back safely before making any decisions!"It's getting late, I have to go." Duan Xingyestood up and smiled at Yun Ting.It was as if he wanted to imprint her image firmly in his mind."Okay, goodbye.""Goodbye..." He took two steps, then stopped and turned around." Yun Ting …" he called softly."Hmm?" Yun Ting looked at him in confusion, unable to see his expression because he was backlit."Don't forget me." After saying that, she left quickly without waiting for Yun Ting's reply.As Yun Ting watched his tall figure leave, she suddenly felt a little empty inside."Sis, what's your relationship with her?" Yun Xuasked as soon as he entered, noticing his second sister's distracted expression."What's it to you? Little Child, don't worry so much."After Duan Xingye left, Yun Ting was still feeling down for a few days. Just as Yang Qingqing was thinking about how to comfort her, she was fully recovered and returned to her usual self.Yun Ting isn't the type to be sentimental. Although she was a little disappointed at first, it didn't affect her much. She had her own things to do: take the college entrance exam, buy a traditional courtyard residence in Capital City, and be a carefree person.If they are destined to be together, they will surely meet again in the future, so let time decide! She doesn't have that much time for sentimentality.Now that the space is accumulating more and more grain and livestock, Yun Ting, though cautious, still boldly took some of them.No wonder people say that the bold get rich while the timid starve.This year saw several far-reaching events: the country lost an important leader and was struck by a major natural disaster, a devastating earthquake—all undoubtedly tragic.As that landmark decade came to an end, everyone saw a glimmer of hope.At the end of the year, Lu Jiayan and Zhou Yang's families both used their connections to help them return to the city.Lu Jiayan reluctantly approached Yang Qingqing, wanting to try one more time."Qingqing, my feelings for you have never changed. Can you give me another chance? My family has already pulled some strings so we can go back to the city together. Don't worry, I'll definitely deal with the unimportant people around me from now on." Lu Jiayan looked at Yang Qingqing nervously, his palms sweating." Lu Jiayan, your family only arranged for you to return to the city, right? The problems between us aren't just because of your other women. Have you ever thought about it? Our two families are completely unequal. Your family doesn't approve of me either. I hate trouble. Just thinking about having to face your parents' disapproval and difficulties after being with you makes me think I'd rather not have you in the first place. That's it! Go back! I believe you will meet an excellent and suitable girl in the future. I wish you a bright future!" Yang Qingqing turned and left after saying that, not giving him a chance to speak again.Lu Jiayan was extremely sad, staring blankly atYang Qingqing's receding figure."Brother Lu, there are plenty of fish in the sea. You've tried so hard, and she still won't accept you. Don't force it. Let it go." Zhou Yang stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder.In the end, Lu Jiayan obeyed her family's arrangements and boarded the train back toCapital City with Zhou Yang.As Lu Jiayan watched the scenery recede outside the train window, all she could think of was that cold and beautiful face.He genuinely liked Yang Qingqing; it was the first time he had ever liked a girl so much.Zhou Yang knew he was upset, so she let it go. She had already tried to comfort him, and time would eventually heal all wounds.Yun Ting was worried that Yang Qingqing would be sad, so she kept secretly observing her. Finally, when she glanced at her again, Yang Qingqing stared straight at her and said, "Don't worry! I'm fine. Don't keep glancing at me. I know I'm beautiful.""Oh my goodness...when did your skin get so thick?"Yang Qingqing said jokingly, "Don't you know that one becomes like those one associates with?""Ah... then who are you calling Zhu?""Who are you…""You're the pig."The two laughed and joked around for a while, when they were interrupted by a discordant voice."Ha~ Pretending, are you trying to find joy in hardship? Who knows if you're secretly crying under the covers at night?"The two stopped what they were doing and turned to look, only to see Lin Xue's gloating expression."Who are you talking about?" Yang Qingqingasked coldly."Everyone knows who I'm talking about. Lu Jiayan doesn't want you anymore, so what are you so smug about?"Without saying a word, Yang Qingqing went straight over and slapped him across the face."If you have a sharp tongue, you should stay inside! Do something good for your newborn daughter.""Ah... Yang Qingqing, you bitch, I'll fight you to the death!" Lin Xue acted like a madman, but how could she be a match for Yang Qingqing? She was quickly thrown to the ground by Yang Qingqing, lying there in a sorry state, crying loudly.When she learned that Lu Jiayan had returned to the city, she felt resentful. Looking at her own miserable state, she was filled with sorrow. She resented Yang Qingqing. If Yang Qingqing hadn't tried to take Lu Jiayan from her in the first place, perhaps she wouldn't be in this situation today, and she might have been able to return to the city with Lu Jiayan.If Yun Ting knew what she was thinking, she would definitely say, "It's not even dark yet! Why are you already dreaming?"At this moment, Lin Xue hated everything. She even resented her newborn daughter. So, whenChild cried loudly in the room, she ignored her.