The sky collapsed, and in the blink of an eye, I found myself transported to Nanluoguxiang.

Just then, Yang Datie's wife quickly stepped forward, still holding the milk candy that Li Kaixin had just given to Gousheng and Erni.

"Brother Li, this is too valuable, you should take it back!"

As he spoke, he handed the milk candy to Li Kaixin.

She had been talking to the two children on the side, and Erni peeled a piece of candy and put it in her mouth.

At that time, she discovered that both of her children had candies in their pockets.

She had happened to see Secretary Zheng's daughter from the commune bring back a few of these candies from the county town before, and the price and rarity of them made her remember them to this day.

Li Kaixin quickly said, "Sister-in-law, no need. What's the point of taking back what's given away? Besides, it's nothing special to me."

"But you're giving too much..." Yang Datie's wife hadn't finished speaking.

Li Kaixin interrupted directly, smiling and saying, "Brother Yang, sister-in-law, it's getting late, I'll be going now."

No sooner had he finished speaking than he was already carrying two bags of fish and walking out the door.

Yang Datie and his wife watched Li Kaixin's retreating figure for a long time without saying a word, but silently remembered this person in their hearts.

After leaving Yang Datie's house, Li Kaixin put the two sacks into the secret space in a secluded corner.

As for why I sympathized with this family but didn't offer any help...

It was because he still remembered what his mother, Qin Xiuli, had said: "Give help in an emergency, but don't give help in a long-term poverty."

After placing the fish, Li Kaixin headed towards the transport station dormitory.

When they arrived at the dormitory, they saw Zhou Zhiming and Song Hai preparing lunch, while Master Chen was resting on the edge of the bed.

Upon seeing this, Li Kaixin immediately wanted to step forward to help.

But Zhou Zhiming pushed him aside with a smile and said, "There's no reason for the chef to do the cooking. You rest, Song Hai and I will take care of it."

Master Chen waved to Li Kaixin and said with a smile, "Kaixin, come and sit down. It's a good opportunity for them to show off their skills."

"Okay, Master." Li Kaixin was quite happy to be able to eat something ready-made without lifting a finger.

As soon as I sat down next to Master Chen, he asked, "Kaixin, what have you been doing all day?"

"Master, I didn't do anything, I just went to town to take a look around and find out what was going on."

Li Kaixin answered with a smile, then suddenly remembered something and asked in return, "By the way, Master, are you going to the black market in town these next few days?"

"Wow, great! I didn't know you even knew the black market here!"

Master Chen joked for a moment, then became serious: "I do have to go, tonight. But I need to prepare properly."

Hearing this, Li Kaixin remembered Yang Datie's reminder and replied, "Shouldn't we dress more shabby before we go?"

"Not bad! I'm happy that you even know this?" Master Chen was somewhat surprised.

Li Kaixin scratched the back of his head and laughed, "I ran into a local I clicked with, and he casually gave me a little reminder."

Just then, Zhou Zhiming walked over with a lunchbox in hand, a smile on his face, and asked, "Master, what are you two chatting about that makes you so happy?"

Li Kaixin and Master Chen exchanged a smile.

"Zhiming, do you want to come with us to the black market tonight?" Li Kaixin asked.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhiming's eyes lit up immediately: "Master, what are we going to the black market for?"

"Of course, I'll buy some seafood to take back; the prices here are much cheaper," Li Kaixin replied.

"Really, Master? Then I want to go too!" Zhou Zhiming blurted out excitedly, but as soon as he finished speaking, his expression suddenly dimmed.

Seeing Zhou Zhiming's appearance, Li Kaixin guessed that he was short of money, so he said, "Didn't you bring enough money? Let me lend you some."

As he spoke, he pulled out five ten-yuan bills from his pocket.

Zhou Zhiming quickly waved his hand, a sheepish smile on his face: "Master, that's too much. Just lend me twenty yuan."

As he spoke, he took two cards from Li Kaixin's hand.

Song Hai, who was standing to the side, saw this and his eyes showed envy, but he was always taciturn and didn't dare to speak up.

After spending more than ten days together, Master Chen had figured out Song Hai's personality.

Seeing his hesitant expression, she took the initiative to speak: "Song Hai, why don't you come with us tonight? If you need money, I can lend you some."

"Okay, thank you, Master." Song Hai replied, a happy smile on his face.

After lunch, Master Chen told Li Kaixin and the other two that he would prepare their clothes for the black market that evening, and then hurriedly left.

Li Kaixin, Zhou Zhiming, and Song Hai then walked towards the seaside together.

As soon as we arrived.

Seeing such a vast expanse of sea for the first time, Zhou Zhiming rushed onto the beach and shouted excitedly.

This shout caused the local children who were playing on the beach to look up.

Seeing Zhou Zhiming's carefree demeanor and noticing the curious glances from others, Song Hai, who was already shy, couldn't help but take a half-step back and quietly create some distance between them.

Li Kaixin stood still, staring blankly at the sea.

She then recalled her past life working in Shanghai, and her parents from that life.

Zhou Zhiming was excited for a while, then turned around and saw that his master and Song Hai hadn't followed. Looking closer, he saw that his master was staring blankly at the sea.

So, he walked over to Li Kaixin in a few steps and waved his hand in front of his eyes: "Master, what's wrong?"

He remembered that a few days ago, when he was driving, his driver would suddenly lose focus in the same way whenever he mentioned the word "sea".

Li Kaixin snapped out of her reverie, turned around and saw Zhou Zhiming asking the question, so she mumbled, "Nothing, I just remembered some things."

"Oh." Seeing that his master was unwilling to say more, Zhou Zhiming did not press the matter further.

Then, turning to Song Hai beside him, he said enthusiastically, "Brother Song, want to come to the beach with me? I heard you can collect a lot of seashells!"

"No, no! Zhiming, you go!" Song Hai quickly waved his hand in refusal.

For someone like him, squatting on the beach picking up seashells in front of strangers was really embarrassing.

As they were talking, Wu Tian and Qian Dazhuang also strolled to the beach and spotted Li Kaixin and the others.

The two jogged over and greeted them with smiles: "Kaixin, Zhiming, Song Hai, you're here too!"

Li Kaixin and Song Hai turned around and greeted each other as well.

Zhou Zhiming went even further, putting one hand on Wu Tian's shoulder and the other around Qian Dazhuang, saying with a grin:

"Angkor, Big Zhuang, do you want to come over there with me?"

Then, he winked towards the beach.

Before Wu Tian and Qian Dazhuang could respond, Li Kaixin suggested:

"Zhiming, instead of staying here, why don't you go over to those reefs and see if you can find some seafood to add to the dishes for dinner?"

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed towards the rocky beach.

Upon hearing Li Kaixin's words, the eyes of the people present lit up, and they all nodded in agreement.

Then, the group of five turned around and walked towards the rocky reefs on the other side of the sea.