The next morning, Jiang Zhiyu got up and immediately brought the two little ones out of the space.

The little girl didn't seem to have any worries. After getting up, she started washing herself, even standing on a small stool to reach the faucet, while complaining that she was hungry.

Song Zhizheng sat on the edge of the bed, somewhat annoyed, his brows furrowed. It was that feeling again; he felt he had forgotten something.

Jiang Zhiyu went over and pinched her son's cheek, then kissed him on the face: "Sweetie, don't worry about these things. Shall we go downstairs to wash up and have breakfast?"

Looking at his mother's serious face, Song Zhizheng nodded, then took his mother's hand and walked downstairs step by step.

......

When the mother and her two children appeared at the dining table, there were four unexpected people sitting in the living room.

Jiang Zhiyu looked at them with some surprise.

Zhang Chong, Li Hongmei, Song Laidi, Zhao Jing.

The four educated youths from Kaoshantun sat in her living room.

Zhang Chong quickly waved his hand: "Zhiyu, we've come to say goodbye."

Jiang Zhiyu was taken aback: "Saying goodbye?"

"Yes, our jobs have all been assigned." Zhang Chong stood up, walked over and hugged her. "Sister, I'm about to take up my new post. It might be a long time before I see you again. I'm really going to miss you."

Jiang Zhiyu patted her on the back: "Okay, since you're here, let's eat first! After we eat, I'll have the driver take you directly."

"Really, no need, Zhiyu. We already ate when we came here."

"You have to eat it, even if you have to."

Without a word, Jiang Zhiyu forced the four of them into the dining table and had the guards bring over more breakfast. The four of them ate a little bit as a token gesture, and Zhang Chong ran to the door and took out a large bag from the bag he had just brought in.

"Zhiyu, these are local specialties my mom sent, along with clothes she had someone make for the two kids. Don't you dare complain about them."

Jiang Zhiyu took it and weighed it in her hand; it wasn't light. Upon opening it, she found several local specialties and a few handmade cotton-padded jackets for children, the stitches fine and dense, clearly made with care.

"I thank you on behalf of the child. How could I possibly mind? It's all from your kind heart, Auntie. I'm overjoyed."

Song Zhiyao immediately came running over, tilting her little face up: "Yes, yes, Aunt Zhang, I'll be so happy to have new clothes to wear!"

Then she turned to Zhang Chong and complained, "You don't know how busy my mom is. I haven't seen her in ages. She just got back yesterday."

Zhang Chong squatted down, pinched the little girl's cheek, and said with heartache, "Really? Then our Yao Yao is so pitiful. Alas, Auntie is going to the Northeast. If I worked in Beijing, I could come and visit you more often."

Song Laidi and Li Hongmei quickly squatted down as well: "We're both in Kyoto, you know. Auntie's on vacation, so we'll come see you, okay?"

Song Zhiyao clapped her hands excitedly, jumping up and down: "Yay! I have two more aunties who can come and see me more often!"

Song Laidi and Li Hongmei also brought out the gifts they had bought for their child, toys and clothes packed in two small bags: "We don't have much to offer, these are clothes for the child, please don't mind."

Jiang Zhiyu took it, then said sternly, "You're not allowed to buy anything when you come over anymore! I'm happy you came. You all have your own lives to live now, just focus on your own families."

......

After saying this, Li Hongmei was the first to blush.

Jiang Zhiyu knew something was up the moment she saw Zhang Chong's blushing face. She looked at him questioningly.

Zhang Chong immediately understood and lowered his voice, saying, "She just started teaching at the Fourth Middle School for a few days and hit it off with one of the male teachers there. But he seems honest and unassuming, so he should be alright."

Jiang Zhiyu smiled and looked at Li Hongmei: "Congratulations, Hongmei!"

Li Hongmei blushed even more and whispered, "Then you must come to my wedding!"

Jiang Zhiyu patted her on the shoulder: "I'll definitely go. How could I let go of an opportunity to support my sister?"

Zhang Chong's eyes lit up, and he leaned in to chime in, "Zhiyu, when you go there, make a grand entrance, act high-class, so they won't dare underestimate Sister Hongmei. That way, things will go more smoothly for them in the future."

Jiang Zhiyu smiled knowingly: "Absolutely. Wouldn't four jeeps be impressive enough?"

Their eyes lit up.

"It will definitely be grand!" Zhang Chong immediately grabbed Li Hongmei's hand. "No matter how busy I am, I will rush back. The sisters must make sure you have a great time."

Li Hongmei's eyes reddened, and she nodded vigorously: "Okay, I'll wait for you to come and support me."

Jiang Zhiyu then looked at Zhang Chong, her tone becoming more serious: "You used to work at a heavy machinery factory. With your somewhat impulsive personality, you need to be more careful in everything you do. The workplace is different from school; be mindful of your actions."

Zhang Chong immediately stuck out his tongue: "Got it."

......

Seeing that Zhao Jing hadn't said much, Jiang Zhiyu immediately asked, "Zhao Jing, when are you leaving?"

Zhao Jing immediately replied, "Zhang Chong and I both have train tickets for this afternoon; I'm heading south and she's going north. So we brought them both along to say goodbye."

Jiang Zhiyu walked to the table, tore off a piece of paper, wrote down a string of numbers, and then handed it to Zhao Jing.

"The person on this note is Shen Muyan. He owns a fairly large company in Bei'an County and has considerable influence there. If you need anything, go find him. My two cousins ​​also work there, currently working for him. If there's anything you can't resolve, go to the three of them and tell him I sent you."

Zhang Chong immediately leaned closer and asked curiously, "Who is he?"

Jiang Zhiyu said calmly, "The company he runs is mine, and he manages it for me. So Zhao Jing, if you need anything, just contact him. Don't feel guilty. Our own company can't protect its own people, can it?"

Zhao Jing took the note, carefully folded it, and put it in her pocket.

"Thank you for understanding. Suddenly, I don't feel so lonely heading south anymore. I guess I have some connections now, don't I?"

After she finished speaking, the girls burst into laughter.

......

In the afternoon, Jiang Zhiyu personally drove Zhang Chong and Zhao Jing to the train station in a jeep.

The platform was packed with people, carrying, holding, or hugging large and small bags—all faces of people leaving home. Zhang Chong carried a military green canvas bag, while Zhao Jing carried an old leather suitcase; the two stood side by side at the carriage door.

Zhang Chong patted Jiang Zhiyu on the shoulder casually: "Alright, don't bother seeing me off anymore, go back and be with the kids."

Zhao Jing didn't say anything sentimental, she just smiled and waved: "Zhiyu, see you in Bei'an County."

One headed south, the other north. The train whistle sounded, and the two turned and entered their respective carriages. Jiang Zhiyu stood on the platform, watching the green train slowly pull away from the station until it disappeared from sight.

Then they took Li Hongmei and Song Laidi back to their school dormitory.

As she was leaving, she turned back to them and said, "From now on, save up your salaries. The first thing you should do is buy a house. This place will be incredibly valuable in the future."

Upon hearing this, their eyes lit up, and they nodded emphatically.

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