I'm afraid I'm not interested in love

Chapter 28 The Hometown That Can't Go Back
Chu Qingmian and Su Chengyi looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.

It was indeed a village I had never heard of, and I couldn’t even answer the call.

Lin Tong seemed to know how the two would react, so he didn't care and kept talking to himself.

“I haven’t seen my dad since I was born.

People in the village said that he was a bad gambler who owed a lot of debt and abandoned me and my sister.Later, my mother also disappeared. "

“My sister works very hard every day to take care of me.

In fact, the people in the village are pretty good to us, maybe they pity us.

I have never been hungry or lacked clothes.

My sister and I live together and feel happy every day. "

“Later, I was admitted to No. [-] Middle School.

I know that my family is poor and there is no way to cover tuition fees and living expenses.

I said that I didn’t want to go to No. [-] Middle School, so I went to school in the county, but my sister wouldn’t let me.

I secretly hid the admission notice, and my sister beat me for the first time that day.

In my sister's case, it was too difficult to find a job in the city.

She went to many places but no one wanted her, and in the end she had to go to the construction site to move bricks. "

“A brick costs seven cents, and she moves 1000 yuan a day, which costs 70 yuan.

The skin on her face was peeled from the sun, and her hands were covered with wounds. It hurt when she touched water.

But the money earned is simply not enough.

Later, she secretly sold the house and land in our hometown to pay my tuition. "

At this point, Lin Tong choked up several times and reached out to wipe away tears several times.

Chu Qingmian fumbled for a pack of tissues from her schoolbag, handed one over first, and then took another to wipe her tears.

"Later, the housekeeper met her and saw that she was pitiful, so he arranged for her to clean the Hou family."

"So no matter how Hou Xiaohong bullies me, it doesn't matter to me. At least my sister doesn't have to be exposed to the wind and sun outside. That's enough."

After hearing this, Su Chengyi realized that what he just said was too much, and he was immediately very upset, but he didn't know how to comfort him.

"I don't like the city at all. I'm rustic and no one wants to talk to me.

I want to escape from here every day, every day. "

"But where can I escape to? The house and land in my hometown have been sold.

No matter in my hometown or in the city, there is no place for my sister and me. "

Having said this, Lin Tong smiled somewhat self-deprecatingly, but that smile was uglier than crying.

Chu Qingmian thought about it for a long time before asking cautiously,
"Perhaps your sister can come to my house to work. I also need someone to help with some things at home."

Lin Tong quickly shook his head and refused. His pride did not allow him to accept help from others at this time.

"No, I don't want to trouble you for my own reasons."

Su Chengyi was silent for a long time, then slowly apologized.
"I'm sorry, what I just said went too far."

Lin Tong was just about to say it was okay, but Su Chengyi continued.

"Don't refuse so quickly. If Hou Xiaohong embarrasses his sister because of this matter, the squad leader and I can help her contact work.

This is not a nuisance, it's just a matter of supply and demand. "

Chu Qingmian quickly nodded in agreement,

"That's right, don't think too much about it. It's just a very small thing, it's not troublesome at all."

Lin Tong hesitated, looking at the pure and unadulterated eyes of the two people.

There is no sympathy and charity that he is most familiar with, it is like the most equal and simple communication between friends.

Something seemed to be triggered in his heart, and Lin Tong finally nodded.Su Chengyi looked at his thin shoulders and wanted to reach out and pat him encouragingly, but finally took it back.

As an alternative, he spoke again to comfort him:

“Although it was difficult, you all made it through.

There are only a few days left before the college entrance examination. Work harder and get into a good university. Your sister will be very happy. "

After listening to his words, Lin Tong wiped the tears from his eyes and nodded firmly.

After a short silence, Chu Qingmian originally thought that neither of them would speak again, but Su Chengyi suddenly said softly,

"At least you still have your family with you."

Chu Qingmian was stunned and looked at him.

What does this mean?
I clearly met his parents during the swearing-in ceremony before, and they seemed to be very good people...

He lowered his eyes, his expression dark and unclear, but Chu Qingmian could vaguely see that he was a little lonely.

Just as he was about to ask tactfully, he quickly put away his emotions.

After clarifying the misunderstanding and reaching a consensus on what might happen next, the three of them seemed much more relaxed.

Lin Tong could even laugh and tell them stories about his hometown.

"My home is in Bihai County on the edge of Tang'an City. The reason why the village is called Zhuanqiao Village is because there is an ancient bridge from the Ming Dynasty at the entrance of the village.

There is also a large ginkgo tree next to the bridge. In autumn, it is golden and beautiful. "

"Wow! Really? Is there any chance we can go there?"

Chu Qingmian's eyes were filled with anticipation, and she could almost imagine the beautiful scene of golden ground.

Lin Tong paused, seeming a little embarrassed, but seeing Chu Qingmian's excitement and not wanting to spoil her fun, he had no choice but to nod.

"Okay, if I have a chance, I'll take you to play."

Chu Qingmian may have just mentioned casually that Lin Tong's character is too easy to take seriously.

Su Chengyi glanced at her and said seriously:

"Ginkgo leaves usually turn yellow in November, when you are already in college."

Chu Qingmian gave him an annoyed look and retorted:
"What's wrong with going to college? Don't we have weekends? It's not far from Bihai County! It's only a few hours' drive away, isn't it?"

As she spoke, she took out her mobile phone from her schoolbag and opened the navigation map software.

"It takes 5 hours to drive from Tang'an University to...Zhuanqiao Village...ah? It takes so long!"

Su Chengyi raised his eyebrows and looked at Chu Qingmian who was concentrating on checking the route.

"Have you decided to go to Tang'an University?"

Chu Qingmian did not raise her head. She raked her fingers on the screen, constantly zooming in and out of the places the route passed. When she heard him ask this question, she answered in a daze:

"Huh? Don't you want to take the exam at Tang University?"

Lin Tong also asked in surprise:
"Tangda University is at least one of the top five in the country. How many people are trying to get into it? Don't you like it, Su Chengyi?"

Su Chengyi replied casually:

"I have not decided yet."

Almost all Tang'an children have been taught since childhood that they must work hard to get into Tang University.

Lin Tong was obviously one of them. He showed a somewhat embarrassed smile and scratched the back of his head.

"My dream is to get admitted to Tang'an University. Hehe, but unfortunately my grades are still completely unstable..."

Chu Qingmian's reflex arc was a bit long. She had just been immersed in the map, and now she reacted belatedly.

She quickly asked: "Then where do you want to take the exam? Beijing University? Huada? Hmm...or do you want to go abroad?"

If Chu Qingmian read another name, he would probably go to the school where Su Chengyi went to in his previous life.

(End of this chapter)