CHAPTER 460: 460 SEND OFF

Everything was ready, and only then did Jing Chu and his brother enter the room.

"Jing Chu, this is a hundred yuan from Aunt Jiang for each of you. Sew it into your clothes later. Here is my friend’s phone number and address, please memorize them both. I will notify him after you leave."

"Thank you, Aunt Jiang."

"No need to be polite. I’ve watched you both grow up. Let Aunt Jiang say a few words.

Being outside is not like being at home, you must be honest and you must hold on. Whether it’s working in the fields or reading and studying."

Both nodded.

"Also, don’t cause trouble when you’re outside, but don’t be afraid of it either. As long as you’re in the right, there’s nothing to fear.

But the key is to understand that a true man knows when to bend and when to stand tall. If you can let go of minor grievances, let them go, but on principle, don’t give an inch.

Do you both understand what I’m saying?"

Both nodded. Guodong suddenly spoke, "Aunt Jiang, could you ask your friend to arrange for Jing Chu and me to be together?"

"You will definitely be together. With Jing Chu being a girl out there, I wouldn’t feel at ease otherwise. Guodong, you must protect your sister."

"Aunt Jiang, don’t worry, I will."

"Also, I’ve prepared four sleeper tickets for you. Remember the numbers and take turns resting and eating."

"Hmm, we got it, Aunt Jiang. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of my younger siblings."

"Good, thank you, Jing Chu.

There’s one more important thing I need to say, listen carefully. When you go to the countryside, don’t think about coming back soon. If you stay out there for a few years, when you grow up, try not to start a family there.

It’s not that people there are bad; on the contrary, they are very warm-hearted. My advice is for when you return in the future. If you leave a wife, husband, kids, what will they do? So, it’s better to guard your heart and not rush to settle down.

Of course, if you truly encounter true love, it’s not impossible to get married, but make sure you think it through."

"Aunt Jiang, when can we come back?"

Jiang Xinyu shook her head, "I don’t know, but I don’t think it will be just a few short years before you can return."

"Does it take that long?"

"Don’t think about this issue; just concentrate on working well and studying well."

The two children hung their heads, realizing they wouldn’t be able to come back, filled with disappointment.

"Alright, you two rest. I need to prepare things for Shi Jing and Feifei."

Jiang Xinyu packed food like chili sauce, canned food, milk powder, and malt extract. The large bag was fully packed.

The atmosphere at home was indeed very low. The two children knew they had to leave their mother, who had been by their side since they could remember. Naturally, they didn’t want to leave now.

Today, during the day, Master Shang told them a lot. Although they understood, their mood couldn’t be eased.

As for the luggage, they didn’t carry much. Master Yang already arranged things, considering some were old and some were young, it was inconvenient.

However, Jiang Xinyu still prepared three blankets, making sure they wouldn’t feel too uncomfortable on the train. They packed their sweaters and cotton clothes.

Niang San lay on the kang bed, the two children snuggled up to Jiang Xinyu on both sides, holding their mother’s arms tightly.

"You two must listen to Master Shang, and Mom will come to you soon."

"Mom, if it’s too hard for you, don’t come looking for us. Wait until we grow up, and we’ll come to find you."

Jiang Xinyu, hearing her son’s words, burst into tears. She withdrew her arm to hug her two precious babies.

"Mom, don’t cry. We will listen."

"Alright, alright, Mom won’t cry. I’ll miss you every day. Wait for Mom, no matter what, I’ll come to find you."

Jiang Xinyu felt so distressed, her tears couldn’t stop, and seeing their mother like this, the two children cried as well. Niang San cried together.

Really reluctant, felt like her heart was tightly gripping with pain.

Jiang Xinyu knew no promise made to the kids now would work. But in her heart, she silently vowed to find her children, no matter how difficult it was.

Niang San cried for quite a while, then Jiang Xinyu got up to fetch water to wash the faces of the two children.

"Shi Jing, you’re the elder brother, you must protect your sister. Also, no matter what happens, you need to listen to your sister’s opinions, understood?"

"Mom, don’t worry. I will listen to my sister."

"You two are still very young, but I know you’re both smart. So, always think things through."

The two children nodded. Niang San lay on the kang bed while Jiang Xinyu kept talking, feeling like everything needed to be told.

Only when the two children fell asleep did Jiang Xinyu close her eyes, but she was unable to sleep, thinking about her children leaving her.

Ever since coming to this place, she never felt a sense of belonging until Shi Jing was born. Only then did she feel real, like she truly existed in this world.

But now they’re leaving her. Jiang Xinyu thought viciously that when the kids reached safety, she wouldn’t tolerate anyone troubling her.

Jiang Xinyu didn’t close her eyes the entire night, feeling chaotic. By four in the morning, she got up to make bread, steamed a few sausages, meat buns, and pancakes.

In short, she prepared lots of food that would last a while.

She knew that once they reached the Northeast, Old Yang would be there, and the children wouldn’t be wronged. But this journey would take around ten days, and the children would be uncomfortable on the train, unable to eat or sleep well. At such a young age, they had to endure this hardship.

When all five of them got up, all the food was ready. By this time, Lv Beiguang also knocked and entered, followed by a girl and a young boy.

"You all sit down and eat too," she said.

Lv Beiguang looked at Jiang Xinyu, who had no energy or spirit, feeling a bit heartbroken. His own children were older, and he was reluctant to send them off. Jiang Xinyu’s children were only four and three years old, leaving like this — of course, she’d feel even more reluctant.

He instructed Zhao Xiaoli and Zhao Xiaoqiang to sit down and eat. He gave more than half of the bread to the three children and packed the rest in a bag.

At this moment, they heard a car horn outside.

Shang Zhenkun went to open the door; it was Yao Shimin.

"I’ll drive the kids, so there’s definitely no lack of luggage."

"Hmm, load it up and have the kids ride in the car; I’ll bike over."

"I’ll give you a ride, you can return to the factory with Vice Factory Director Yao."

"No need."

"Xiao Jiang, you hold the two kids while I ride," Shang Zhenkun said.

Jiang Xinyu held back her tears and nodded.

All the luggage was loaded onto the car, with Guodong sitting on his dad’s bicycle. The group departed for the train station.

All the instructions had been given. Jiang Xinyu didn’t want to say anything further now, just hugging the two kids tightly.