Brush Up Your Proficiency

"Dad, Mom, we're leaving now. You should head back home."

On this day of Wang Hao's return to Xingyun, the group arrived in town to wait for the train, catching the morning train to Xingyun. As the somewhat dilapidated intercity train was about to arrive, Wang Hao bid farewell to his parents.

Wang Hao was actually quite reluctant to leave. After all, life at home was too comfortable, and he had adapted well over the past few days, allowing him to re-familiarize himself with and get used to everything at home.

But there was no choice. His hometown couldn't accommodate his soul. With his current abilities, although he already possessed a certain level of strength, wanting to achieve something in his hometown wasn't just about having ability; it also required a material foundation.

Material wealth could only be accumulated in big cities. Once he had accumulated enough material wealth using his abilities, then returning home would offer more possibilities.

Wang Hao and his younger sister, Wang Lan, went together to say goodbye to their grandparents, and told them that he was going back to Xingyun to work.

Although his grandparents were a little reluctant, the two elders were also clear about the trends of society today. It was difficult to achieve great things by staying at home. In the end, they still wished them a safe journey and urged them to come back and visit often when they had time.

Then, Wang Hao went to find his childhood friend, Li Qiang, and told him about going to Xingyun together. Li Qiang didn't delay; whatever Wang Hao said, he did. He immediately agreed readily.

The two of them then sorted out the relevant itinerary, including booking tickets and meeting up.

Li Qiang and his wife also attended the Zhu family's son's college entrance banquet.

Naturally, they were deeply moved by Wang Hao's accomplishments.

At first, they didn't know that Wang Hao was the head chef; they just thought that the food tasted very good, leaving a lasting impression.

Later, after hearing people around them talking, Li Qiang realized that Wang Hao had made all these dishes.

Li Qiang simply couldn't believe that Wang Hao really had this skill. Wang Hao hadn't exaggerated what they had talked about during their casual chats before.

He, Li Qiang, had also seen the world outside, but he had never tasted such delicious food that made people applaud.

Li Qiang even began to suspect that he was dreaming. This little fatty who had grown up with him had now truly become a genuine chef.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, and directly found Wang Hao cooking by the large stove, and confirmed it with the person involved, he really wouldn't have believed it.

After Li Qiang told his wife about this shocking discovery, He Xiaoqing was also so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth.

Thinking back to Wang Hao's promise to her husband before, to train her husband to become a chef, He Xiaoqing suddenly felt a surge of unexpected joy.

Originally, she was still a little unsure whether her husband could succeed following Wang Hao, but now, this uncertainty had long disappeared, replaced by infinite hope for the future.

Looking at the banquet in front of her, He Xiaoqing felt that if her husband could learn five or six tenths of Wang Hao's cooking skills, then there would be nothing to worry about for their future.

Having more friends means more paths. The path that her husband's friend gave him was truly a broad road leading to happiness.

After learning that Wang Hao was going to take her husband to Xingyun, He Xiaoqing immediately decided that she would also go with Li Qiang.

Before, she was still hesitant about whether to go to Xingyun, but after that banquet, plus the fact that she had already had enough of living apart, she didn't hesitate at all. This time, she would also go with him.

Doing so would not only end their long-distance relationship, but also encourage Li Qiang with her actions.

At this moment, among the crowd waiting for the train, Wang Hao's parents and Li Qiang's parents were the ones seeing them off, while Wang Hao, his younger sister, and Li Qiang's couple were the four people about to embark on a journey, leaving this familiar land.

The younger generation chooses to leave their hometown and pursue a better life; the older generation stays in the village, guarding their homes.

Such a scene does not only appear in Wang Hao's remote area, but is being staged in every corner of the country.

The four of them boarded the train one after another, opened the car windows, and waved goodbye to their families standing outside the car.

Growth is often accompanied by separation, and once this separation begins, it will gradually become the norm.

Under the affectionate gaze of the four parents, the car slowly started and moved along the road. The trees on both sides of the road that were constantly receding were like the boundaries on both sides of a tunnel, leading them step by step towards the future.

Along the way, unlike the joy of returning home before, leaving their hometown, Wang Hao and the others were just sullen and silent, only looking at the scenery outside the window, lost in thought.

When they got on the train and were far away from that familiar place, they broke free from the sadness of parting and began to talk and laugh.

"Qiangzi, this time when we get to Xingyun, you two will have to put up with it for a few days. You can stay in a hotel or at my place. I don't know if the house I asked someone to find has been found yet. I'll ask when we get there," Wang Hao said to Li Qiang, who was sitting opposite him.

"It's okay. I used to sleep on the ground at construction sites. Don't mention putting up with anything. You're being too polite!" Li Qiang replied casually.

"Sister Qing, I really didn't expect you to come along this time. Is it because you can't bear to be apart from Brother Qiang..." Wang Lan also regained her spirits, looking at Li Qiang and his wife sitting opposite her, her eyes darting back and forth.

He Xiaoqing lowered her head shyly, but still said generously, "This is thanks to you. Otherwise, if Qiangzi went to the construction site again, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to go with him."

"Haha, with Sister Qing taking care of Brother Qiang, we can rest assured," Wang Lan said with a smile.

Li Qiang also smiled and said, "Yes, with her by my side, I can feel much more at ease."

"In the future, follow Wang Hao to learn cooking well. Wang Hao has given us so much help. You have to be more attentive, understand?"

He Xiaoqing was lecturing Li Qiang while not forgetting to thank Wang Hao for his help.

Although, in the eyes of Li Qiang and Wang Hao, this was a very natural thing. After all, they had been childhood friends for so many years. You help me, I help you. It was normal. Just know it in your heart. There was no need to pay so much attention to it on the surface.

But He Xiaoqing didn't think so. She was a very rational woman who had her own opinions on things. Otherwise, she wouldn't have married Li Qiang when even Li Qiang himself wasn't optimistic about himself.

She felt that one thing was one thing, the matter between you brothers was your matter, but the current situation was that Wang Hao's actions had already benefited her, and even their future children. How could she not be grateful?

"Sister-in-law, you're being too polite. The matter hasn't even been settled yet. You're speaking too soon," Wang Hao said modestly. After all, in his opinion, helping Li Qiang find a job was really just a small effort. Helping his childhood friend was also helping himself. It was a win-win situation. There was no question of who should thank whom.

When He Xiaoqing heard Wang Hao say this, she was also very happy in her heart. Although she had different views, she also chose to remain silent at the right time. Some things, it was enough to say them once, otherwise it would be too much.