HBWnovel Chapter 198 Leaving
Chapter 198 Leaving
Seeing Xu Chen's pained expression, Zhang Sulan felt heartbroken. She quickly reached into her pocket and fished out a bag of exquisite candied fruit. Then, she picked out a charming, crystal-clear candied fruit and gently placed it into Xu Chen's mouth.
Xu Chen chewed the candied fruit carefully, the sweetness spreading across his tongue, gradually dissolving the remaining bitterness in his mouth. His eyes suddenly filled with joy and satisfaction, like twinkling stars in the night sky.
Sensing Xu Chen's improved mood, Zhang Sulan's face also blossomed into a smile as brilliant as a spring flower. Seeing this, Xu Chen took the medicine bowl from her hand without hesitation, raised his head and drank all the remaining medicine in one breath without any hesitation.
Xu Chen lowered his voice and spoke sincerely to Zhang Sulan softly, "Sulan! Heaven and earth can bear witness to my heart. I truly love you with all my heart! I really want to walk into the palace of marriage with you and build our own warm little family together."
Hearing this, Zhang Sulan's originally calm expression froze instantly. She frowned slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of surprise and confusion. Then she responded, "We don't even know each other well enough yet. Why are you thinking of getting married so soon?"
Xu Chen hurriedly took a small step forward and explained anxiously: "How about this, Sulan, how about you agree to be my girlfriend first? After we've been together for a while and have thoroughly understood me, if you think it's okay, it won't be too late for us to talk about getting married then!" As he spoke, he gently pushed the frame of his glasses on the bridge of his nose with his right index finger.
At this time, Zhang Sulan's face was already flushed, and the shy blush spread from her cheeks to her ears, like a ripe apple, making people feel as if her ears would bleed in the next second.
She opened her lips slightly and just uttered one word: "I..." Before she finished speaking, there was a sudden loud "bang" sound - the door of the room was actually pushed open by someone outside.
Lu Wenjie was being pinned down by several people, like a pitiful lamb being pounced on by a pack of hungry wolves. Meanwhile, Bai Nini, standing beside him, raised her pretty face with embarrassment and asked cautiously, "Sister Lan, are you really going to agree to Brother Chen?"
At this moment, Mo Xing, who had just been lying on Lu Wenjie, quickly jumped up and patted the dust off his body while shouting, "That's right! We all heard it clearly!"
Lu Wenjie finally struggled to stand up from the ground, muttering to himself, "Oh no, I will never dare to eavesdrop by this door again! Every time I get pressed to the bottom, my handsome face is almost hurt!" As he spoke, he gently rubbed his slightly red cheeks with his hands.
Xu Chen, standing nearby, glanced at the group with a cold, icy gaze that seemed capable of freezing them into ice sculptures. He said expressionlessly, "Hmph, you all look so bored! Do you need me to find you something to do? So you can keep busy and stop messing around here!"
Hearing this, the men turned pale with fear, as if they had seen the King of Hell. They quickly waved their hands and shook their heads, shouting in unison, "No, no! Brother Chen, please spare us! We're busy! You and Sister Lan can just chat here! We'll go help the villagers pack up and make sure we complete the mission!" Before they could even finish their words, the men disappeared in a flash.
Zhang Sulan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle and sweet smile, as charming as a flower blooming in spring. Her bright eyes stared at him in front of her and she said softly, "I'll go get you some vegetable porridge." After that, she took light steps and walked towards the kitchen.
However, after walking only a few steps, Zhang Sulan suddenly turned around, as if remembering something. She quickly walked over to Xu Chen, stretched out her fair, slender, soft, and warm little hand, and gently placed it on Xu Chen's forehead, carefully feeling the temperature. After a moment, her beautiful face showed joy, and she said happily, "Well, the fever is gone! That's great!"
At that moment, Xu Chen felt a warm current coming from his forehead, as if a blazing flame was burning. Zhang Sulan's warm little hand was like a cluster of blazing flames, instantly igniting the fire of emotion deep in his heart, making his whole body feel hot.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a week had passed. Qin Nuo, Bai Nini, and the others were about to embark on their journey home, returning to the bustling and bustling city of S. Upon hearing the news, the simple and kind-hearted villagers took action, bringing their own treasured mountain specialties to bid them farewell.
There was a dazzling array of specialties, including fragrant pecans, sweet and delicious wild honey, fresh and juicy bamboo shoots, and so on. Each one was filled with the villagers' deep friendship and blessings for Qin Nuo and his group. And it wasn't just Qin Nuo and his group who left this time, but also many young and middle-aged workers in the village.
To help these young people find stable and reliable jobs, Qin Nuo, after careful consideration, ultimately made an important decision: to lead them to work at a construction company under the Shenghai Group. There, with their hard work and perseverance, they would contribute to the city's development while also earning a good income to improve their family's living conditions.
Of course, in addition to joining the construction company, some people also chose to go to Lu's restaurant to learn cooking techniques from experienced chefs, determined to become excellent chefs. In this way, they can not only learn a practical skill, but also stay in their familiar hometown and can often go home to visit relatives and friends.
For these young people in the mountains, this arrangement undoubtedly brings them immense joy and peace of mind. Previously, migrant workers often faced numerous difficulties and uncertainties, including harsh working conditions and limited salary guarantees. Now, with Qin Nuo's enthusiastic support and stable employment opportunities, they can finally put aside their worries and confidently embark on a new journey in life.
Zhang Sulan sat in the passenger seat of Xu Chen's brand-new car, clutching the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands, looking a little uneasy. She tilted her head slightly, looking at Xu Chen who was concentrating on driving, and asked in a low and slightly hesitant voice, "Are you really going to meet your parents?"