The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 86: Jiangcheng's largest food market, Su Chenjin meets Chen Shanshan again

Chen Shanshan's case finally came to an end, but she did not feel relieved.

Carrying a heavy psychological burden, she once again stepped into the once familiar campus, and every step was filled with endless heaviness and pain.

The sunlight shines through the treetops and falls on her body in patches, a touch of warmth given by God.

However, this warmth could not dispel the haze deep in her heart.

There was no smile on her face, and her eyes had lost their former luster, leaving only endless fatigue and sadness.

Her footsteps were a little heavy, as if every step was stepping on cotton, without a sense of reality.

Chen Shanshan felt that she was drifting further and further away from this world, as if she was on a lonely island, surrounded by cold water and unable to touch any warmth.

Students on campus gathered in groups of three or five, with laughter and joy heard one after another.

They either talked about the latest movies or shared each other's interesting stories, enjoying the beauty of youth.

However, all this has nothing to do with Chen Shanshan.

She seemed to be in another world, out of tune with everything here.

Chen Shanshan walked towards her classroom silently. She didn't greet anyone along the way, and no one took the initiative to talk to her.

Her existence has become transparent, ignored and forgotten.

She felt like her heart had been torn into pieces and could never be put back together again.

When Chen Shanshan recalled every detail of those days, her heart felt as if it had been cut by a sharp knife, and an indescribable pain surged in her heart.

She originally thought that she and her sister Chen Xue could live a simple and stable life in a corner of this world and enjoy the peace and harmony that belonged to them.

However, reality was like a sudden storm, shattering their dreams.

The Qin family's punishment of the Chen sisters was so severe that it was almost cruel.

But Chen Shanshan knew very well that this was the price they had to face and also their chance to start over.

So she gritted her teeth and endured it all in silence.

In order to make up for her past mistakes, Chen Xue spent all her money to buy many tonics and nutritional products, hoping to gain the forgiveness of the sisters Qin Yu and Qin Feng.

However, Mr. Hou's attitude made them feel extremely desperate.

He never mentioned this incident again, and it seemed to have gone with the wind and become a thing of the past.

Chen Xue could not accept this reality. She cried every day. The regret and self-blame in her heart were like a heavy mountain, making it hard for her to breathe.

She missed those carefree days. But now, everything has become out of reach.

Although Chen Shanshan appears to be stronger than Chen Xue on the surface, her heart is also full of pain and struggle.

After she returned to school, she was silent for many days, trying hard to adjust her mentality every day.

However, no matter how hard she struggled, that painful memory always followed her like a cunning nightmare, always silently entangled her at her most vulnerable moments.

Whenever night falls and the stars dim, an indescribable fear surges in her heart, a deep fear of the past.

She tried to dispel the haze with a busy life, and tried to illuminate the darkness in her heart with laughter and sunshine.

However, no matter how hard she tried, that memory was like an invisible chain that bound her tightly and made her unable to break free.

Whenever she closed her eyes, those scenes would replay in her mind like a movie, clear and cruel.

She used a strong appearance to hide her inner fragility and a smile to hide the tears in the corners of her eyes.

However, there is always an unfillable hole in her heart, which is the mark left by that memory.

Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she would sit alone in front of the window, staring at the dark night sky, with endless sadness and confusion in her heart.

On a weekend morning, the city of Jiang was lightly shrouded in a layer of veil-like mist.

The sunlight shines through the mist, onto the streets and alleys, emitting a soft and warm light.

On such a morning, Su Chenjin and Kang Duanchenxiang had already agreed to go to the largest food market in Jiangcheng together to explore those mouth-watering delicacies.

Hand in hand, they strolled along the streets in the early morning, enjoying the rare tranquility and beauty.

The Jiangda Food Festival is coming soon, and the Student Union is busy preparing a special food program.

As the main person in charge of the event, Kang Duanchenxiang was naturally very busy.

She hopes to invite some real gourmets to jointly host a unique food event on the Jiangnan University campus.

And Su Chenjin, as her good friend, naturally became a capable assistant in this event.

The two chatted and laughed all the way and soon arrived at the food market.

It's bustling and lively here.

Various food stalls are lined up one after another, the aroma is overflowing, and it makes people salivate.

As they walked through the bustling streets, a fragrant pancake stall came into view.

The stall owner was extremely skilled. He spread the batter on the iron plate with ease. In a blink of an eye, a golden pancake skin appeared before his eyes.

Then, he skillfully sprinkled chopped green onions, sesame seeds and various seasonings, put in plenty of fillings, and finally folded it into a semicircle. A delicious pancake was ready.

The two of them couldn't wait to walk forward and bought a pancake each.

Take a bite, the crispy crust and delicious fillings intertwine in your mouth, making you intoxicated.

While tasting the delicious food, they continued to search for the next delicacy.

After a while, they came to a Xiaolongbao stall.

The dumplings were small and exquisite, with thin skin and tender fillings. With a light bite, the soup would overflow, and they were extremely delicious.

The two were so impressed by the delicious taste that they couldn't help but buy a few more baskets.

While tasting the delicious dumplings, they discussed how to bring this delicacy to the upcoming Jiangda Food Festival so that more people can taste it.

Afterwards, they strolled through the streets and alleys and tasted a variety of delicacies. The aroma of the grilled skewers was fragrant, and the chicken was tender and juicy; the fried chicken had a crispy skin and plump meat; the candied haws were sweet but not greasy, and tasted sweet and sour...

Each delicacy has a unique taste and flavor that makes people linger.

While tasting the delicacies, they exchanged their views and feelings about the food.

Suddenly, a sharp and familiar voice broke the tranquil scene: "Isn't this Su Chenjin? Don't you have to go to class?"

The owner of the voice, Chen Shanshan, suddenly appeared in front of the two of them.

There was a hint of provocation and dissatisfaction on her face, and she stared at Su Chenjin sharply.

Su Chenjin was startled by the sudden voice. She looked up at Chen Shanshan, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She didn't expect to meet her at this time.

"Oh, it's Chen Shanshan." Su Chenjin tried to remain calm. She didn't want to argue with Chen Shanshan on this beautiful afternoon. Su Chenjin smiled and replied, "I happened to have nothing to do this morning, so I came here with Kang Duanchenxiang for a stroll."

There was a sense of ease and confidence in her words, and she seemed unaffected by Chen Shanshan's words.

However, Chen Shanshan did not seem satisfied with Su Chenjin's somewhat perfunctory answer.

Her brows were slightly furrowed, forming a small mountain range, and her eyes were fixed on Su Chenjin's face.

The market in the early morning was bustling with people shouting and bargaining, but Chen Shanshan's voice was particularly clear in the noise, and even carried a hint of unquestionable majesty.

"That won't do." She shook her head gently, with a hint of reproach in her tone, and a hint of helplessness, "How can you have the final say on our student union's affairs?"

Although her voice was not loud, it was like a needle, accurately piercing Su Chenjin's heart.

Su Chenjin was stunned by Chen Shanshan's words. She didn't expect that her answer would lead to such a reaction.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to start.

Kang Duan Chenxiang came to Su Chenjin, her voice gentle but powerful: "Oh, Chen Shanshan. Long time no see." She smiled, but her eyes were sharp. Chen Shanshan was shocked by Kang Duan Chenxiang's momentum, her face changed slightly, but then she returned to her arrogant attitude: "Yes, long time no see. I was supposed to go through the file today, but I heard that the school was organizing an event to recruit people here, so I came to take a look."

Kang Duanchenxiang heard this and sneered, "Come by and take a look? Not just anyone can represent the school here. You should know the rules, right?"

There was a hint of dissatisfaction and confusion in her tone, and she was very surprised by Chen Shanshan's appearance.

Chen Shanshan was choked by Kang Duanchenxiang's words and her face became even uglier.

She was about to retort, but was interrupted by Kang Duanchenxiang: "Well, since you are already here, please abide by the rules here. Don't cause trouble for others."

Chen Shanshan raised the corner of her mouth and sneered with disdain. She crossed her arms, leaned forward slightly, and her eyes flashed with provocation.

"How could I be absent from the student union's big event?" She answered coldly, and even the air around her was shaken by her powerful aura.

"You asked Su Chenjin to come, aren't you afraid of delaying other people's classes?" Chen Shanshan continued, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

Her eyes revealed contempt for Su Chenjin, as if she thought the other party was not worth her trouble.

As soon as she finished speaking, the atmosphere around her seemed to become even more tense.

Kang Duanchenxiang's face gradually darkened, like the moon covered by dark clouds, the originally soft light became somewhat sharp.

Chen Shanshan's question was like a sharp arrow, piercing her heart and making her feel uncomfortable.

She raised her chin slightly, with a strength that came from deep within her heart, allowing her to remain calm in the face of doubts.

She retorted, "This morning, the entire school was scheduled for a physical examination, and there were no classes. This is a unified arrangement of the school. As the vice president, you should know about it, right?"

Chen Shanshan was left speechless by Kang Duanchenxiang's question. She didn't expect Kang Duanchenxiang to point out this fact so directly.

Kang Duan Chenxiang continued, "After we finished the physical examination, we each found a place to study. This is our free time, and we have the right to decide how to spend it."

She paused and turned her gaze to Su Chenjin who was standing quietly aside.

There was a soft light in her eyes, conveying some information to Su Chenjin. She continued, "The reason why I called Su Chenjin is because I want to hear her advice about some of the next plans. She is the best in the class, and I believe her advice will be of great help to me."

When Chen Shanshan listened to Kang Duanchenxiang's words, she couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in her heart.

She originally wanted to pick a fight with Su Chenjin, but unexpectedly, she was outmaneuvered by her good friend Kang Duanchenxiang.

She bit her lip unwillingly, but couldn't continue the attack.

Seeing this, Kang Duanchenxiang continued, "Vice President Chen Shanshan, if you have other things to do, please go ahead. We still have a lot of things to do, so don't waste our time here."

Chen Shanshan's face suddenly turned gloomy, as if she was deeply hurt by Kang Duanchenxiang's words.

Her eyes, which had been calm as water, were now rippled, like an angry lake, surging with dissatisfaction and anger.

She raised her eyebrows slightly and shot a sharp look at Su Chenjin beside her, as if to say, "Did you see that? This is her, an outsider who doesn't know what's good for her."

Afterwards, Chen Shanshan quickly turned her gaze to Kang Duanchenxiang, and the expression on her face became even colder.

She said coldly: "I am also busy with this matter! We don't need outsiders to interfere in the internal affairs of our student union!"

The corners of Chen Shanshan's mouth rose slightly, revealing a hint of sarcasm. She snorted coldly, then turned around and walked gracefully in front of Kang Duanchenxiang.

Her steps were firm and powerful, and every step declared her sovereignty and dignity to Su Chenjin.

Chen Shanshan turned around and faced Su Chenjin, her deep eyes revealing a cold and sharp light.

She said sternly: "Student Su Chenjin, you can go back now if you are fine!"

Her voice was crisp and cold, like a gust of cold wind blowing past, making people shudder.

This sudden order to expel her was like an ice-cold fist that hit Su Chenjin's heart without any warning, making her feel inexplicably surprised and embarrassed.

However, Su Chenjin was not an ordinary woman. She quickly adjusted her emotions and did not show any abnormality on her face, as if the order to expel her was just a fallen leaf in the wind, floating gently past without leaving any trace in her heart.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in her heart.

However, at this moment, a clear and pleasant voice suddenly sounded, breaking the brief silence.

"Su Chenjin, wait a moment!" The voice was like a clear spring in a mountain stream, gurgling with a bit of tenderness and eagerness.

Su Chenjin raised her head and saw Kang Duanchenxiang standing not far away, staring at her with a pair of bright eyes.

Su Chenjin and Kang Duanchenxiang stood side by side. They stood under the eaves, and the breeze blew the corners of their clothes, bringing coolness.

At this moment, they are surrounded by the beautiful picture of the food street, and everything around them becomes quiet and peaceful.

Kang Duanchenxiang lowered her head to glance at her phone and a faint smile appeared on her face.

She raised her head slightly and said to Su Chenjin, "Luo Shen is here, let's go in quickly."

Su Chenjin nodded, and the two of them walked together. Su Chenjin followed Kang Duanchenxiang's footsteps and slowly walked towards the food market.

The moment Luo Shen stepped out of the car, his cell phone rang with a familiar ringtone. He looked down and saw that it was a call from Kang Duan Chenxiang.

The sunlight shone on his handsome face, casting a hint of warm light.

He stood at the bustling entrance of the food market, surrounded by the aroma of various foods, forming a vivid picture of the market.

Not far away, the sound of the argument between Chen Shanshan and Su Chenjin gradually reached Luo Shen's ears.

He looked up and saw Chen Shanshan with an angry look on her face, her hands on her hips, looking as if she was ready to accuse him.

Su Chenjin seemed a little embarrassed. He stood aside and tried to remain calm.

Luo Shen stood not far away, his brows slightly furrowed. His eyes passed through the crowd and locked onto the two protagonists in the center.

He was well aware of Chen Shanshan's hot temper, which was almost well-known throughout the school. Every word she said was like gunpowder, which could ignite a storm if not handled with care.

However, Su Chenjin, the younger sister who had just joined the student union, did not seem to know how to restrain herself in front of this senior sister.

Luo Shen took a step forward and walked quickly towards that direction.

His heartbeat gradually quickened because he knew that if he did not intervene quickly, the conflict would likely escalate.

When he approached, Chen Shanshan's voice had spread throughout the corridor. She put her hands on her hips, her face full of anger, and asked Su Chenjin loudly: "Why haven't you returned to school yet? What does the student union have to do with you?"

Her voice was loud and powerful, like a heavy hammer, hitting Su Chenjin's heart hard.

Su Chenjin's face was a little pale, and she was obviously intimidated by Chen Shanshan's aura.

She bit her lip and tried to retort, but swallowed the words back.

Luo Shen walked forward slowly, each step seemed steady and powerful, with a soothing power.

He leaned down slightly and patted Su Chenjin's shoulder lightly with his fingertips. The movement was as gentle as a spring breeze blowing over flower petals, revealing infinite tenderness and care.

"Xiao Jin, don't panic." Luo Shen stood in front of Su Chenjin, like an indestructible fortress, separating her from the troubles of the outside world.

Chen Shanshan stood opposite, staring at Luo Shen and Su Chenjin with a bad look.

Her eyes flickered with jealousy and resentment.

Luo Shen met her gaze without fear, his eyes revealing determination and confidence.

"Student Chen Shanshan, the current vice president of the Student Union's Logistics and Purchasing Department is Student Xiaojin."

Luo Shen spoke in a calm tone, every word was clear and powerful.

"This has been unanimously approved by everyone," he continued, his words revealing unquestionable authority.

Chen Shanshan's expression changed slightly, and she was shocked by Luo Shen's words.

Luo Shen leaned forward slightly and looked directly into Chen Shanshan's eyes, trying to see through her inner thoughts.

"If you have any opinions or suggestions about Xiaojin serving as vice president, you can raise them directly." His voice was gentle but firm, giving people a sense of trustworthiness.

Chen Shanshan was silent for a while, weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, she raised her head, with a hint of unwillingness and provocation in her eyes.

She widened her eyes, walked up to Luo Shen, and asked, "Teacher Luo Shen, why don't I know about Su Chenjin's appointment?"

Her voice was full of dissatisfaction and confusion.

The corners of Luo Shen's mouth rose slightly, outlining an elegant smile, as if a spring breeze was blowing on his face, with an indescribable tenderness.

He explained leisurely, "It was about what happened that morning. I'm sure you've heard about it. The situation was indeed somewhat urgent at the time, and I was busy dealing with various trivial matters, so I didn't have time to inform you. I'm really sorry."

His voice is like a flowing spring, pleasant to the ears and gives people a sense of security.

He continued, "Xiao Jin has always performed very well in the Student Union. Her organizational and leadership abilities are highly praised. The appointment of her as the new deputy director of the Purchasing Department is also the result of our careful consideration. I believe that under her leadership, the Student Union will be able to move to a higher level."

After hearing this, although Chen Shanshan was still dissatisfied, she could not get angry anymore.

She glared at Su Chenjin

The next moment, the pain and unwillingness in Chen Shanshan's heart turned into tears and flowed down without warning.

Tears flashed in Chen Shanshan's eyes. She pursed her lips tightly, trying to suppress all the grievances and anger in her heart.

However, when she looked up at Luo Shen again, tears fell uncontrollably.

She wiped her eyes hard with the back of her hand, then shook her hand violently and threw the red armband in her hand to the ground.

"I've had enough!" Chen Shanshan shouted angrily. She picked up her backpack and walked out of the food market without looking back.

Luo Shen looked at her departing back, feeling helpless and uncomfortable.

The preparations for the Food Festival were originally done by Kang Duanchenxiang, and Su Chenjin's appointment was indeed just confirmed through his connections.

This was Kang Duanchenxiang's consideration, and he accepted it, but when he saw the Student Union Vice President Chen Shanshan like this, he felt bad.

"Chen Shanshan, don't be like this!" Luo Shen called her again. He walked forward quickly and tried to persuade Chen Shanshan to stay.

However, Chen Shanshan seemed not to hear his words and continued walking forward.

"Wherever Su Chenjin is, there's no me!" Chen Shanshan said coldly, her voice full of determination and firmness.

Luo Shen couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't expect that Chen Shanshan's hostility towards Su Chenjin was so deep.

At this moment, Su Chenjin also walked in front of Chen Shanshan.

Su Chenjin's words were like a flash of lightning that cut through the night sky, bringing with it a dazzling light and a chilling chill.

Every word she spoke was like a carefully polished arrow, accurately shooting into Chen Shanshan's heart.

"If justice makes you so unpopular," Su Chenjin's tone revealed a hint of fearlessness, but more of an unconcealable disappointment and regret, "I believe I can find more like-minded people in the Student Union!"

Chen Shanshan only felt a sharp pain in her chest, as if something was being ruthlessly torn apart.

Her face turned pale in an instant, and a trace of astonishment and pain flashed in her eyes.

When Chen Shanshan heard Su Chenjin's words, it was as if a fire was burning in her chest, making her unbearable.

His originally fair face instantly turned ashen, revealing a sharp chill.

She narrowed her eyes angrily, with a dangerous light flashing in her eyes. She stared at Su Chenjin as if she wanted to eat her alive.

"In the student union, only one of Su Chenjin and I can stay!" Chen Shanshan roared. Her voice echoed like thunder in the empty food market, shaking the air around her.

Every word was filled with determination and anger, venting out all the dissatisfaction and anger.

Luo Shen stood aside, watching this scene, and couldn't help feeling a chill in his heart.

He knew very well that the grudge between Chen Shanshan and Su Chenjin had accumulated to the point where it could not be reconciled, and this incident had completely intensified the conflict between them.

He looked at Chen Shanshan's angry expression, as if he saw an enraged lion that was ready to pounce on its prey at any time.

Su Chenjin looked at Chen Shanshan calmly, seemingly unaffected by her anger.