Chapter 812: Chapter 812: Graduation
Su Yuanyuan returned home and took some food to look for Zeng Hongling.
"Yuanyuan, what do you want to eat?"
"I’m okay with anything, just cook whatever you plan to make."
"I plan to make porridge and steam some buns."
"Alright. I brought you some rice." They from the South still preferred eating rice.
"That’s great; I was waiting for the guys to buy rice in a few days."
"Hongling, I’m heading to the seaside in a few days."
"Yuanyuan, is your break starting?"
"Yes, both of them have jobs now. Things are almost settled, so the program finished early."
"Yuanyuan, be sure to take care of yourself."
"Don’t worry. You also need to be careful, you’re already six months pregnant, so don’t push yourself too hard."
"I know. No one is more eager for this child’s arrival than me."
Su Yuanyuan laughed. Indeed, this girl used to insist she wouldn’t get married. Now she’s truly devoted when it comes to this child.
In the evening, the others also found out that Su Yuanyuan was leaving and were relieved to know she wouldn’t be going to gather ginseng, putting their minds at ease.
It was still Wei Guangxiang who took Su Yuanyuan back home. The two of them talked about a lot on the way; raw materials had indeed become an issue.
Yang Liulang was smart and had already applied to go back and find herbs.
The next day, Su Yuanyuan drove away by herself.
Traveling alone really felt much more convenient.
Since there was still plenty of time, there was no rush.
She went straight to Taolin Port. The old village head thought Xiao Su wouldn’t be coming this year, but unexpectedly, she did.
"Xiao Su, here’s your key. I went several times after the rain; there were no leaks."
"Thank you, village head."
The old village head waved his hand. "You still plan to go out to sea on that day?"
Su Yuanyuan nodded. "That’s exactly why I’m here. I’ll need your help to arrange it."
"Alright."
Su Yuanyuan returned to her new house, driving her car right in. It was really satisfying, and the house built to her specifications was truly excellent.
She took out some living supplies from the space. Decorating her house little by little, it gave her a real sense of accomplishment.
The cast iron pot was also set up. No matter what, a fire still needed to be lit.
In the evening, she didn’t stay outside but rested in the space. This was a rare private time for herself, and she wasn’t going to compromise.
The next day, she went to see the village head, buying another hundred jin of sea rice, a hundred jin of dried shrimp skins, and a hundred jin of dried shellfish meat.
She went to the county and mailed them to Zhao Yanli and the others, asking him to distribute them among everyone.
For safety, Su Yuanyuan spent extra on postage, opting for registered mail.
Tomorrow, she would come again to mail some to Yang Hongwen and Hu Chunhua. She would also send some back to Zeng Hongling in the Capital.
With time on her hands, she collected quite a bit of sea rice. She bought up the entire stock of these varieties in Taolin Port this year.
Ten days later, it was already into the lunar July. Every day was overcast, with occasional thunderstorms.
In such weather, Su Yuanyuan preferred to stay at home.
Every day, Feng Shanshan would come to find her.
Su Yuanyuan found the girl’s gesture heartwarming. She simply came to keep her company, fearing she’d get lonely.
"Su Yuanyuan, I really envy you."
"Envy me for what?"
"I envy your courage to do whatever you desire. Honestly, I used to be very timid and never did anything on a whim.
Coming here really scared me, and I became even more reluctant to do anything.
Seeing you can go anywhere, of course, I’m envious."
"You said it yourself, things will get better in a few years. It’s almost the seventies now. The days of your freedom aren’t far off."
"Yes, that’s always been my motivation. But now I’m worried. Many want to set me up with someone, but I don’t plan to settle down here."
"You’re not young anymore, already twenty. It’s no wonder people want to help you in this regard."
"Yes, but I don’t like it. I’ve already refused plenty."
"If you reach twenty-seven or eight without marrying, people will talk."
"Even if they do, I won’t compromise. The main thing is, I haven’t met someone I like."
"Sometimes fate is truly strange. Maybe your fate hasn’t arrived yet."
"I haven’t thought that much. Anyway, I don’t want to marry right now. It’d be very hard later."
Su Yuanyuan smiled. Although the girl is young, she thinks very clearly, which is great.
Furthermore, this girl has a keen sense and doesn’t annoy others. Even when she visits daily for a chat, she won’t stay for a meal or linger too long, even if invited.
This doesn’t pressure people or make them resentful.
On the thirteenth of July, Shao Hongming came over.
That day, Feng Shanshan and the two were tidying up the vegetables in the yard, even though she was about to leave. The girl suggested planting vegetables, saying she’d help with the harvest later and sun-dry them into dried goods.
Su Yuanyuan saw Shao Hongming and really didn’t know what to say.
"I am truly fine."
"But I’ll still worry. Don’t worry, I won’t inconvenience you. I’ll be as I have in past years."
Feng Shanshan, looking at this handsome man, felt a slight flutter. Yet, even a novice could see that his eyes were only for Su Yuanyuan.
Fate truly works in mysterious ways; however, perhaps this is a painful fate.
Thus, while they were talking, she found a moment to excuse herself.
"I’ll find a cargo ship to go over; don’t worry."
Su Yuanyuan nodded. If he wished it, so be it.
"Scheduled to leave on the fifth of August, I’ll return to the Capital before then."
Su Yuanyuan nodded; he was the one on duty, she was just along for the ride.
Shao Hongming knew Su Yuanyuan didn’t like ambiguity, so he stayed for only a quarter of an hour before leaving.
The villagers all knew she would head out to sea again at midnight tomorrow. By now, they had grown accustomed to it, thinking this woman must be deeply passionate. For three years, she hadn’t given up.
Those who remembered Tan Shaoting and his kids would say how wonderful they were. No wonder she couldn’t let go.
In the afternoon, Feng Shanshan brought over two melons. These were ones she’d grown in her garden.
"Just eat them yourself, you didn’t need to bring them to me."
"I actually don’t like eating them. I just enjoy planting and watching them grow."
"Then why don’t you study agriculture?"
"I’m considering it. I think I could really succeed."