We ordinary people also need to fall in love.

"Where were you all?! We've been waiting for you for minutes! Don't you have any sense of class responsibility or time management?!"

As expected, Wu Changguo gave them a severe scolding, and even Li Mubai was not spared.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Wu." Li Mubai lowered his head slightly and explained sincerely, "We went to the restroom just now, and it was a bit far away, so we couldn't find the line when we came out."

"Yes, Teacher Wu, we didn't mean it. We'll definitely be more careful next time." Chen Qiuhe quickly lowered her head and echoed softly.

"Remember to report in advance next time! Don't let this happen again, get on the bus!" Wu Changguo frowned impatiently, looked at the two of them with sincere expressions, and waved his hand without saying anything more.

Upon hearing this, Li Mubai and Chen Qiuhe both breathed a sigh of relief—they had finally escaped a disaster.

Chen Qiuhe stuck out her tongue and quietly walked to the back row, while Li Mubai casually found a window seat in the front row, leaned back in his chair, and gently rubbed his slightly sore legs. He was indeed a bit tired from climbing the mountain and Wu Changguo's phone call urging him.

"Hey, where did you two elope to?" Yang Kun's low voice came from behind. He stretched out his finger from the gap in the seat and gently poked Li Mubai's back, his tone teasing.

"Back to school."

"what?"

The car slowly started and headed towards the Qingzi County Small Museum. The afternoon's itinerary was simple: to visit the museum and learn about the history and culture of Qingzi County.

"Students, come and see this. This is a traditional ethnic costume from our area. The top is a short jacket with a front opening, made of dark blue and bright red..." The tour guide stopped and pointed to a piece of clothing in the glass display case, introducing it with a smile.

"Hey, there are two little people on this!" a girl exclaimed in surprise, pointing to the pattern on the cuff.

"Yes, this student observed very carefully." The tour guide nodded with a smile, softening his tone.

"These two little figures are a love legend passed down by word of mouth in the local area. It is said that in ancient Qingzi County, the girl Azhi was the daughter of the chieftain who was high and mighty in the village, while Mujia was a poor hunter in the deep mountains."

The tour guide paused for a moment, then continued:

"During a chance encounter in the mountains, Mujia rescued Azhi from danger. One was a noble lady from the clouds, and the other was a hunter in the forest. Their social statuses were vastly different, but their love was stronger than gold. Even when the chieftain opposed it, the two firmly chose each other. This story of loving each other bravely despite social status has become the most touching love legend in Qingzi County."

"Alright, let's move on to the next exhibit." After saying that, the tour guide led the group forward.

As the crowd moved, Li Mubai, standing at the end of the line, was able to get a close look at the two little figures embroidered on the cuffs of his sleeves. The boy was holding a bow, and the girl was weaving cloth. Their lives were vividly displayed in front of Li Mubai.

"Li Mubai, what are you looking at? Hurry up and keep up, don't fall behind like you did this morning," Chen Qiuhe urged.

"oh."

The tour guide enthusiastically explained the history of Qingzi County to the students, who listened with great interest and occasionally took out their phones to take photos and check in.

"Students, this is the exit of our museum. Turn left after exiting and you'll find our cultural and creative products shop, which offers a variety of carefully designed cultural and creative products."

Li Mubai followed the crowd and indeed saw a small shop.

As students entered, it suddenly became crowded.

"Wow, isn't this Azhi and Mujia?" Chen Qiuhe's voice came as she picked up two small dolls from the shelf, her eyes sparkling.

The dolls were exquisitely made. One was dressed as a hunter and holding a small bow, which was Mujia; the other was dressed in ethnic clothing and holding a small weaving tool, which was Azhi.

"It's quite interesting," Li Mubai thought to himself. He took out his phone, took a picture of the two little dolls, and sent it to Xie Shu.

Yan Shu: "It's quite interesting."

Surprisingly, they replied instantly.

Li Bubai: "We just finished visiting the museum. These are items from the cultural and creative store, and they're related to a local story."

Yan Shu: "What story?"

Li Bubai: "Azhi and Mujia, do you want to listen?"

Yan Shu: "Listen, tell me when you get back to the hotel."

Li Bubai: "Hmm."

Then Li Mubai wondered if Xie Shu was about to leave. She had said her plane ticket was for May 1st.

Li Bubai: "Are you leaving on May 1st?"

Yan Shu: "What's wrong?"

Li Bubai: "May I see you off?"

His finger hovered over the screen, feeling a little uneasy. After all, if Xie Shu was to leave that day, it would be easy for him to run into Xie Shu's parents.

Yan Shu: "No need, we'll see each other again later."

Li Mubai was slightly disappointed; it seemed they could only meet again during winter and summer vacations.

Yan Shu: "Okay, stop playing on your phone, or your classmates will find out."

Li Mubai looked up and found Chen Qiuhe staring at him curiously.

"What are you looking at?" Li Mubai asked preemptively.

"Watching you do face-changing in Sichuan opera, you're unhappy one minute and happy the next," Chen Qiuhe said, pursing her lips.

"You dared to peek at me without my permission."

"Hmph, who was peeking at you? You were just too engrossed in looking." Chen Qiuhe huffed angrily, holding up the two dolls in her hands. "I wanted to ask you, do you want to buy these two dolls?"

Li Mubai glanced at the doll, then at the price tag next to it, and gently waved his hand:

"I'm not buying it, it's too expensive."

"This is expensive? It's only forty yuan for two, it's a great deal," Chen Qiuhe said.

"You didn't see it clearly, it's forty," Li Mubai said helplessly, pointing to the price tag.

"That's really expensive."

Just then, Wu Changguo's voice came from the doorway, shouting loudly:

"Alright, students, line up outside and get ready to go home."

The crowds put down their cultural and creative products and headed outside. The once crowded cultural and creative store became much emptier in an instant. Wu Changguo took the opportunity to buy a cultural and creative product.

"This day went by so fast," Li Mubai sighed. "Will eight years be such a short time?"

What he was really worried about wasn't how long he would have to wait, but whether their relationship would fade after eight years. And after eight years, the gap would only widen.

Eight years later, he might have graduated from university and be working in an ordinary company doing a liberal arts job. However, since it's said that liberal arts majors don't have easy jobs, he might not be able to get into the company.

He'll just have to take it one step at a time. He doesn't have any good plans for the time being, and he hasn't even decided on his college application yet.

"Lao Bai, we're going to this famous shopping mall tonight, do you want to come?" After getting in the car, Yang Kun, still sitting behind Li Mubai, leaned over and asked in a low voice.

"I'm not going. I feel quite tired. I'm going back to the hotel to rest."

"Alright, then we won't force you. Let's go shopping." Yang Kun wasn't disappointed. He nodded and turned to discuss the evening's itinerary with Zhao Feng beside him.

……

"You're free to do as you please tonight. The rules are the same: don't go out alone. Tonight is our last day; we'll be heading back tomorrow." The car drove along and soon arrived at the hotel. Wu Changguo stood at the hotel entrance and gave the instructions again.

"Hey, Li Mubai, are you going out tonight?" Li Mubai was about to go to the cafeteria on the third floor for lunch when Chen Qiuhe suddenly stopped him with a mysterious smile on her face.

"I'm not going out, I'm too tired, I want to go back to my room to rest." Li Mubai shook his head, looking at her with a puzzled expression, "What's wrong?"

"That's good, that's good." Chen Qiuhe smiled enigmatically.

"What exactly are you going to do?" Li Mubai was even more puzzled. Chen Qiuhe's behavior clearly indicated that she was hiding something from him.

"It's really nothing, don't worry about it." Chen Qiuhe quickly changed the subject, pushing him towards the cafeteria, "Go have lunch, and then get some rest."

Li Mubai was pushed forward by her, and his doubts grew deeper and deeper—hiss, he had a feeling that Chen Qiuhe was going to do something.