CHAPTER 418: CHAPTER 418: NOT A CHANCE (SECOND UPDATE)

Tang Yue took the opportunity to chat with them and laughter joyfully echoed from time to time.

"Rumor has it that making dolls can be quite profitable," Ruan Xiuxiu said with envy as she watched them sit together making dolls. Although one doll doesn’t make much money, the freedom to work anywhere is a victory, right?

When there’s time, they make more, and when there’s less time, they make less.

"At this rate, better to let people envy you later, you’ll be a teacher too," Jiang Beini retorted dismissively, always irritated by Tang Yue being the center of everyone’s attention. Is being just a college student really that special?

She was a college student too, though not from Jinghua University, and although her university was a bit ordinary, it still was a normal college.

Last year, because she had to teach in a rural area, Jiang Beini wasn’t willing. Now, she finally got a teaching position in the urban area, and deep down Jiang Beini was pleased. Over the past six months, after an internship, wherever she went people greeted her with ’Teacher Jiang’, and Jiang Beini felt a sense of superiority.

"That’s true," Ruan Xiuxiu replied when she heard her, adding hastily: "Beini, that’s thanks to your help."

Although it’s just a substitute teacher, probably teaching the simplest courses, it earns a dozen dollars a month.

And, when others call her ’Teacher Ruan’, Ruan Xiuxiu felt quite elated.

Tang Yue was tidying up their belongings in the vehicle convoy. They had planned to prepare a wedding room, but now that they already left the convoy, it was time to take these things away.

Night.

After dinner, Tang Yue and Mo Siyu snuggled on the sofa, quietly chatting.

Downstairs was Pinganda Express. The house wasn’t big, but it was warmly decorated.

"In April we’re going to Yan Mountain for a spring outing. Sister An Yu said that Yan Mountain is very beautiful. Unfortunately, you can’t come with us," Tang Yue said regretfully, looking up at Mo Siyu.

Apart from once going to Xiushui Town near Wangjiang County to watch the sunrise, she hadn’t yet hiked a mountain with Mo Siyu.

"When in April are you going?" Mo Siyu lifted his hand, touching her smooth forehead. His eyes adoringly fixed on her, his somewhat rough hand gently stroking her black hair, creating a warm and beautiful scene.

"Next Wednesday," Tang Yue said with a gentle smile, feeling his breath and feeling exceptionally secure.

Mo Siyu’s eyebrows twitched, he said: "Maybe, I will be at Yan Mountain too."

"Ah?" Tang Yue’s pretty almond eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Mo Siyu and said, "You’re joking, right?"

"I’m not kidding," Mo Siyu responded, watching her reaction and couldn’t help but lean forward to kiss her cheek, saying: "I’m going to collect herbs, though I’m not sure how many days I’ll stay in Yan Mountain."

"Ah..." Tang Yue looked incredulous and asked, "Your company is a courier company, how could it be involved in herb gathering?"

"Cough," Mo Siyu cleared his throat and explained: "This herb is hard to find, and it’s deep in Yan Mountain, not in a scenic area, so the employer asked me to go along."

On the surface, it was herb gathering, but in reality, An Chong had taken on a task, and preparations had been completed today. They would depart tomorrow, and it was uncertain how many days it would take before they could return.

"Oh, is it dangerous?" Tang Yue gazed at Mo Siyu, anxiety rising within her even though she was aware of his abilities; clearly, this was not ordinary herb gathering.

"Don’t worry, I will take good care of myself," Mo Siyu held her tightly, his warm body and breath coupled with his reassuring words slightly calmed Tang Yue’s heart.

"Si Yu, why can’t you just stick to running the courier company," Tang Yue whispered, nestled against him.

Mo Siyu often did dangerous tasks for An Chong.

"Xiao Yue, An Chong has already taken care of most of the tasks. I can’t just take dividends every year without doing anything, right?"

"Besides, I’m already used to these tasks, and they’re easy, not dangerous at all."

"Also, don’t you trust my skills?"

Mo Siyu prepared a lot of words to persuade Tang Yue. Tang Yue blinked and said, "I trust you."

*

"Ah, I also want to go." Qin Anyu tried on clothes again and again, and she looked enviously while they were packing for the mountain climb tomorrow.

The phone rang.

Qin Anyu, who was sitting by the phone, picked it up directly. Before she could speak, the caller said, "An Yu, if you want to go to Yan Mountain, let’s have dinner tonight."

"Do you have a way?" Qin Anyu recognized Chu Hong’s voice immediately.

"Of course." Chu Hong hung up the phone without waiting for Qin Anyu’s reply, confident that she would definitely come.

Indeed, at the agreed time and place, Qin Anyu rushed over eagerly. Her excitement seemed more like that of a teenage girl rather than a 26-year-old woman.

Qin Anyu maintained herself very well, her smile gentle like a brook of clear spring water, quietly flowing into the heart.

"Wipe your sweat." Chu Hong handed her a tissue, intending to wipe it for Qin Anyu, but she stepped back defensively, so he gave up.

"What’s your way to go together? I heard from the people at Jinghua that no one except Jinghua students is allowed to go," Qin Anyu asked breathlessly once she sat down, instantly bringing up her main concern.

Chu Hong slightly curved the corners of his mouth and handed her the menu, saying, "What would you like to eat? Let’s talk after eating."

Qin Anyu was about to speak when Chu Hong mentioned a few of her favorite dishes, and her attention was instantly diverted.

"Are you still playing coy?" Qin Anyu stared at Chu Hong, seeing he had no intention of answering.

Chu Hong said, "We can talk about this during the meal. Aren’t you afraid it might affect your appetite later?"

Qin Anyu glared at him irritably, but soon the dishes arrived and she enjoyed a full meal. On the way back, Chu Hong, sitting in the driver’s seat with Qin Anyu beside him, finally started talking. The car’s dim lights made Qin Anyu step back defensively and ask, "Chu Hong, if you have a way, just say it. What’s the point in beating around the bush?"

"An Yu, can’t you speak more gently?" Chu Hong, hearing her resistant tone, slowed down his voice and playfully asked, "Beg me, and I’ll take you."

Qin Anyu glared, irritatedly responding, "Not a chance!"

"No, not even a window, I’d rather beg my ancestors!" Qin Anyu retorted angrily, making a move to get out of the car.

Chu Hong quickly held her back, saying, "An Yu, I was just joking."

"Who’s joking with you?" Qin Anyu slapped the money for half of the dinner bill, which she had prepared beforehand and intended to give later, but now she slapped it onto his body, saying, "For the meal."