"Dad, why don't I send you back before coming back? It's not far from here. There's still some time before noon. I can still make it if I send you back." Wang Yao drove.
"No, it's not like I don't know the way. What about the girl?"
"She's my classmate," Wang Yao explained.
"Have a good chat with her. You don't have to rush home. It's fine if you don't come back at night. I'll take care of the herbal field," Wang Fenghua said seriously.
"Ah?" Wang Yao was stunned. His father was obviously implying something.
"What are you talking about?" Wang Fenghua glared at him.
"Okay." Wang Yao had no choice but to agree.
After sending his father to the bus station, Wang Yao drove back to the hospital. He wanted to buy something to visit Tong Wei's parents. However, he received a call from Tong Wei. She was discharged from the hospital not long after.
"Don't you need to stay with her?"
"It's fine. My brother is there," Tong Wei replied with a smile.
"Is Auntie better?"
"Much better. She can be discharged after a few more injections."
"That's good. Where do you want to go?"
"It's my treat. You can pick the place," Tong Wei said generously.
"I'm not familiar with the restaurants in town. Why don't you pick a place?"
"Okay."
Tong Wei chose a very unique restaurant. It looked clean and well-decorated. Before they reached the restaurant at noon, many people had come to eat. This showed that the sound of this restaurant was very good. The two of them chose a table by the window and sat down. They ordered a few dishes. While waiting for the dishes to be served, the two of them chatted.
"You haven't been to Dao recently?"
"There's a problem with the company. I'm staying at home for a while. I don't think I'll go before the New Year," Tong Wei replied.
"That's good. You can take a break when you have time."
"What about you? What have you been busy with? You even drive a luxury car?"
"I'm still taking care of the herbal field at home. It's just a coincidence that I bought a car," Wang Yao replied with a smile.
"It's all a coincidence. Old classmate, you've hidden it well!" Tong Wei said.
"What's there to hide?"
"If I have time, I would like to visit your herbal field. Would I be welcome?" Tong Wei asked half-jokingly.
"Welcome, a warm welcome."
After a while, the dishes were served. The two of them didn't order any alcohol and ordered two glasses of fruit juice.
The two of them ate and chatted as they talked about their school days. When they talked about their happy times, they smiled happily.
She was as beautiful as a flower, and her smile could topple cities.
Wang Yao was absent-minded for a moment.
Such a woman …
They talked about the past and the future.
Wang Yao was once filled with lofty aspirations, hoping to create a career. Even if he couldn't bring honor to his ancestors, at least he wanted to live a wealthy life. However, ever since he had the System, the herbal field, and read several volumes of scriptures, his way of thinking changed. His lofty aspirations had become as calm as water. The life he wished for was just like how it was now.
A mountain, a house, a field, a dog, and a few books.
Everything was peaceful and calm.
He worked at sunrise and rested at sunset.
Friends and relatives live in peace, living a simple and distant life.
This was the life he wanted.
Tong Wei was surprised by his attitude towards life. This was not an idea that a person of his age should have. It was more like an old man who had lived in seclusion in the mountains, or an old man with rich experience who had seen through life.
"Old classmate, you've changed!" she said.
From Tong Wei's words, Wang Yao also had a new understanding of this old classmate whom he had not seen for many years. She was a strong-willed girl. Wang Yao had already realized this when he first met her in school. Perhaps it was because she was too outstanding. No matter whether it was her inner knowledge or her external beauty, she was the cream of the crop. A person like her would naturally have a high standard. How could she be willing to be ordinary?
She was like a rose, like a pearl, bright and moving, dazzling the eyes. Only a colorful life could match her.
She wanted to live in a big city, but she also felt tired. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come back from abroad. She also longed for another harbor that could shelter her from the wind and rain.
This was a contradictory mentality.
The more they talked, the more congenial they became. Whether seen from afar or close up, they were very intimate, just like a couple.
However, there was always a time when the meal was finished, and there was also a time when the conversation was over. Good times always passed quickly.
"Do you have anything to do in the afternoon?" Wang Yao said.
"No." Tong Wei thought he wanted to take her out for a walk. She was quite happy.
"Do you want me to send you home or to the hospital?" Wang Yao's words stunned Tong Wei.
It didn't seem to be according to the script or routine.
After confirming that he was serious, she smiled and said.
"Let's go to the hospital."
"Okay, I'll send you there."
Wang Yao wanted to rush to pay the bill, but Tong Wei didn't agree. He had to give up and drove her to the hospital. He wanted to visit her mother, but when he saw that it was time, he was afraid that her family would be afraid, so he didn't go up. After saying goodbye to her, he drove away.
Tong Wei looked at the car in the distance.
"Am I not attractive enough, or does he not have that idea at all?"
This was the first time this confident beauty had no confidence in herself.
After Wang Yao returned home, he dropped off the car and went up Nanshan Hill as usual. After going up the hill, the first thing his mother asked was,
"Why did you come back?" His tone seemed to be very dissatisfied.
"If I didn't come back, where would I go?" Wang Yao was stunned.
"Where is that girl?"
"What girl?" Wang Yao was stunned again.
"Don't play dumb with me. Your father told me that one of your female classmates invited you to dinner. She is pretty and sensible."
"Her mother is in the hospital. She has to accompany her in the afternoon." Wang Yao said.
"Then you won't accompany her there?"
"Why should I accompany her?" Wang Yao asked back.
"Don't play dumb with me, kid. You should invite her home for a meal some other day."
"No, why should she come to our house for dinner? We are just ordinary classmates. It's not what you think!"
"Ordinary classmates? Then why did she invite you to dinner?" Zhang Xiuying asked back.
"I helped her a little."
"Then why didn't she ask others for help? Why did she ask you specifically?" Zhang Xiuying asked.
"It was just a coincidence!"
"Coincidence? How can it be so coincidental? Are you stupid? That girl is clearly interested in you, and you're still acting like an idiot. Do you have someone else you like?" Zhang Xiuying asked.
"No."
"Are you going to become a Taoist priest?" Zhang Xiuying suddenly opened her eyes wide. She seemed to have thought of something terrible. "No, I have to burn all your books!" She said and walked into the house.
"Mom, Mom!" Wang Yao hurriedly pulled her back. "I definitely won't become a Taoist priest!"
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