She reclaimed her family property and broke off her engagement to go to the countryside.

Chapter 244 The Ji Family Returns to the City
"Yes, I understand."

Don't worry, it definitely won't let you down.

At this point, Ji Shuyin suddenly became interested.

She's never been a pretentious girl; even when it comes to matters of the heart, she's always open and honest.

"Speaking of which, I'm quite curious, when did you become interested in me?"

She didn't say she liked it or fell in love with it; she always felt those things were somewhat ethereal and unreal.

Jiang Shi'an pondered for a moment, then continued walking forward with her.

"It was probably when I first met you at the chemical plant. You came to me to deal with Gu Yuncheng, and I felt that you were different from others."

Later on, your behavior was different from others, so I couldn't help but want to get closer to you.

Even coming to the countryside was because of you.

My goodness, I never imagined Jiang Shi'an would get through it like this.

That's right. She felt it wasn't a coincidence when they met on the train before.

But I never imagined that it was something he had planned in advance.

"Have you seen me when you were in school?"
I know you, but you were really famous back then. Almost everyone in our school knew you, right?

Jiang Shi'an neither confirmed nor denied this.

"You keep saying I'm famous, but you're quite famous too."

She's a genuine school beauty, of course I know you.

Yes, both of them were prominent figures in school.

"So you didn't like me back then?"

To be honest, there really isn't.

I thought you were very beautiful back then, but I never had any contact with you.

"Mainly because there are too many people around you, and I'm focused on my studies, so I haven't had any thoughts about that."

This is right!

Jiang Shi'an is supposed to be a cool and aloof academic genius, so it would be suspicious if he were constantly staring at other people's pretty girls.

"What happened next was something I didn't expect."

At the time, I felt that Gu Yuncheng had bought your job, and using such despicable methods, so you probably wouldn't be happy about it.

I didn't want him to have an easy time, that's why I went to find you.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Shi'an stopped, turned to look at her, his eyes filled with deep affection.

"Shuyin, I'm so glad you came to find me back then."

If it weren't for that incident, we probably would never have crossed paths.

Ji Shuyin didn't say anything and continued walking forward.

She no longer avoids discussing matters of the heart.

Although I don't have that super-heart-fluttering feeling for Jiang Shi'an, I haven't met anyone like that before.

Perhaps, as the old saying goes, there's no such thing as love at first sight; true love is found in the ordinary and simple.

Once you're home, you should get some rest.

Now that they already knew about the college entrance exam, and Professor Li had confirmed it again, the two of them needed to study hard.

Jiang Shi'an is something else. Ever since I told him that day, this guy comes over every day and stays for several hours, ostensibly to study together.

Ji Shuyin was somewhat speechless, as it was not very convenient to enter and exit the space.

However, it's not a big deal. I won't be going out to sell goods anytime soon, so it won't have much of an impact.

The two of them are very efficient learners. They have basically gone through all the learning materials once, and they are familiar with every question.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ji Shuyin emphasized that Jiang Shi'an should review the types of questions from that year's exam.

Of course, my memory isn't complete either; I can only remember about 70-80%.

About a month later, midsummer was clearly in full swing, and it was unbearably hot every day, especially at noon.

The vegetables in the garden were growing so wildly that there was more than enough to eat.

That morning, Jiang Shi'an had just arrived when someone called her. "Someone called me, it's probably my parents, I'll go check on them."

Things at home have been settled, but I haven't told anyone else yet, in case something unexpected happens.

The fact that they're calling now means they've probably already returned to Suzhou.

Ji Shuyin appeared calm on the surface, but her heart was in turmoil.

"I'll go with you."

"Row."

When the two arrived at the team headquarters, Wang Fugui was on duty and greeted them with a smile.

"Ji Zhiqing, are you going to answer the phone?"

"Yes, Uncle Fugui, he said he has my phone number."

"Yes, I just answered the phone. She said it was your mother, and she probably misses you."

Jiang, the educated youth, is here too. Why haven't you been to work lately?

The team leader said yesterday, "You're much lazier than last year!"

He spoke with a smile, but the meaning was conveyed without any ambiguity.

"Uncle Fugui, I sprained my arm a couple of days ago, that's why I can lift it now. I've already told the captain, but there's really no other way!"

Anyway, the task isn't heavy right now, and the team has enough manpower, so Wang Fugui doesn't need to offend anyone.

"Oh dear, I didn't know that. How are you now?"

Jiang Shi'an shook his head, knowing better but saying nothing.

"I'm fine now, but I need to rest. I got some plasters to apply."

"It takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone or tendon, so don't take it lightly."

"Ah."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the phone rang again.

Ji Shuyin quickly ran over and picked up the receiver.

"Hello~"

"Shuyin, I'm your mother."

"Mom, are you all alright? Why did you suddenly decide to call me now?"

Although I already had a general idea in mind, I still wanted to ask the other party.

“Child, we’re home now. Your father went to his workplace yesterday and was reinstated.”

To compensate for the suffering of the past two years, there will likely be another promotion at the end of the year.

I'll be returning to my original unit next week. Your brother and sister-in-law will be temporarily transferred to a classified mission.

A classified mission? That's a promotion!

"They are all technicians, and they are all highly skilled professionals, which is normal."

"Mom, is it okay if you and Dad stay home?"

Without children to care for them, the two elderly people are left alone and fear that life will be lonely.

"It's alright, we've been eating well and taking good care of ourselves for the past six months."

And since you've gone back to work, you don't need to worry anymore.

"Once your father and I have settled down, we'll find a way to bring you back. Then our family will be reunited."

Well, if that's the case, Mom and Dad will probably have to put in a lot more effort.

"Mom, no need, I know what I'm doing."

Ji's mother did not expect that Ji Shuyin would disagree.

"Shuyin, why do you want to stay in the countryside?"

Are you dating someone in the countryside?
I wanted to ask you last time, that child who came with you, were you two together?

What is all this about? Although they have this intention, they are not officially together yet.

"Mom, don't overthink it."