Two people thus became intimately close by chance.
The atmosphere grew even more awkward.
At this moment, Su Xiaocao felt she should have heard the man's strong and powerful heartbeat.
People nearby heard the commotion and looked over, only to be astonished to see the two in such close proximity.
Su Changjiu was the first to panic, startled, and quickly ran over.
Su Sangong hurriedly let go of Su Xiaocao's hand, then took a step back.
"Xiaocao, be careful when you walk. On our school's paths, there are landscape stones placed every so often. Unfamiliar people can easily trip."
Su Sangong's cheeks were also flushed red at this moment, feeling an intense heat.
This was his first close physical contact with a girl, even though this girl was his distant relative.
However, the fragrant scent of youth emanating from her body had, after all, made his mind flutter for a moment.
Su Sangong felt that something was not quite right with him.
But he knew that such emotions could only be deeply hidden in his heart.
Therefore, he was the first to speak, explaining the awkward situation to everyone.
As soon as he spoke, others indeed looked down at Su Xiaocao's feet.
A landscape stone, nearly a foot high.
"Why is there a stone on such a good path? Xiaocao, don't walk along the side, be careful you don't fall."
Su Changjiu quickly called his daughter to walk in the middle of the path.
Su Xiaocao dared not look up, and obediently took a step towards the middle of the path.
"Dad, I understand. It's different here from our school."
In her panic, Su Xiaocao also found a reason to explain.
The matter seemed to have passed, yet it also seemed not to have.
The two young people dared not meet each other's eyes.
"Sangong, take good care of Xiaocao. After all, you grew up together. You must extend the hospitality of a host," Shen Zizhen arranged with a smile. "It's inconvenient for Xiaomei, otherwise, Xiaomei would have greeted Xiaocao."
As Shen Zizhen said this, he glanced at Su Sangong and naturally saw his flushed cheeks.
He was puzzled.
These two children were cousins, they shouldn't have any other intentions, right?
Yet, why did it seem a bit romantic?
He must be overthinking. The two children were sensible and wouldn't have improper feelings.
"I understand, Teacher. I will take good care of Xiaocao," Su Sangong said, feigning composure.
Only he knew how fast his heart was beating.
At the same time, Su Xiaocao also spoke, "No need, Teacher Shen. I will be in the capital for a period of training and will be very busy!"
Su Xiaocao dared not imagine if she had to have Su Sangong follow her around every day, whether she could bear that pressure.
Some people, when seen, become even harder to control their emotions.
Su Xiaocao's words were overheard by Su Taohua.
She smiled and took Su Xiaocao's hand, saying, "Cao'er, you'll be training in the capital? For how long? Where will you train?"
"At No. 7 Middle School, from now until the final exams. I'll be training on the job at No. 7 Middle School, and then attend a training session at the Normal University during the holiday. I'll return in September," Su Xiaocao replied obediently to Su Taohua.
"That's great. I remember Xiaotian used to study at No. 7 Middle School."
Su Xiaocao nodded.
Su Changjiu looked at his daughter's flushed face and felt something was amiss.
As an old father, he sensitively felt that the situation was not quite right.
However, he couldn't say anything about it now.
Forget it. After Xiaocao returns this time, he would find a partner for her and have her marry quickly.
If these two children were to cause any trouble, wouldn't they be gossiped about?
Su Sangong secretly glanced at Su Xiaocao and quickly lowered his head.
This matter seemed to be just a small ripple and quickly passed.
After leaving the Agricultural University, the group also went to Peking University.
As the most famous institution in the country, Peking University's status was naturally incomparable to other schools.
Anyone who had attended university, upon arriving in the capital, would want to visit Peking University.
Upon arriving at the university, they successfully found Su Ciliang and the others.
Su Ciliang and his sister Su Xiaotian accompanied everyone on a long tour of the school.
They saw all the sights.
Su Changjiu couldn't help but sigh, "This place is truly wonderful. I always wondered, it's just a school, what could be so special? I didn't expect it to be so different."
Su Ciliang heard this and couldn't help but tease, "Uncle Changjiu, are you comparing it to our village primary school?"
Su Changjiu couldn't help but laugh heartily upon hearing this.
"I wasn't comparing it to our primary school, but I haven't seen any better schools either. I've only seen the county's No. 1 Middle School when I went to the county town."
When his daughter went to university, he hadn't visited the Normal College to see the difference.
When he returned this time, if there was an opportunity, he would visit the Normal College.
Everyone was amused by Su Changjiu's words.
"Uncle Changjiu, you'll have plenty to brag about when you return this time. In the entire village, only you, the village head, have visited Peking University."
"That's right, I even feel cultured myself," Su Changjiu said cheerfully.
"Uncle Changjiu, you're right. People who have been to a university campus are definitely different from others," Su Xiaotian said with a mischievous smile.
"You child, you're even bullying your Uncle Changjiu! You deserve a spanking!" Su Changjiu said, but his gaze was incredibly gentle.
She was the most promising girl in the village, how could he bear to spank her?
"If I had known, I should have urged Xiaocao to study hard and come to Peking University too," Su Changjiu said with regret in his tone.
Su Changjiu actually wanted to say that if it were possible, he would have his grandson study hard and attend Peking University in the future, but ultimately, he didn't say it.
His son and daughter-in-law were not people who diligently taught their children, and they didn't think teaching children was useful.
They had even murmured that there was no point in a girl like Su Xiaocao studying.
It was only because the old couple were still in charge of the household back then, and also because Xiaocao hadn't spent any money from the family during her years of schooling, and even brought back food and gifts for the family during holidays.
Only then could the two daughters-in-law tolerate having a student in the family.
As for the children they had, Su Changjiu estimated that he had no right to manage them.
If he really intended to manage, it would inevitably lead to chaos.
Forget it, each generation has its own way of living.
Su Xiaocao understood what Su Changjiu meant. It was uncertain whether the nephews in the family could even get into a Normal College in the future, so her father's wish was likely unfulfilled.
"Dad, it's too late to regret now. I can't possibly come to Peking University to study anymore!"
Perhaps she would never set foot in the capital again in this lifetime.
Su Xiaocao thought silently, and couldn't help but glance at Su Sangong again.
Su Xiaotian did not notice the strange atmosphere between the two, assuming it was due to the gender difference that they were distant.
When Su Xiaocao said this, Su Xiaotian smiled and said, "As long as Sister Xiaocao is willing, there is still a chance."
"What chance?" Su Xiaocao hadn't even reacted herself.