Chapter 31: A Day Trip to Daocheng District (Part 2/2)

“Yes!” Tang Feng nodded and said, “It seems that the pier is not far from here; we can just walk there.”

“But we don’t know the way. Should we ask someone for directions?” Su Xiaoli suggested.

“That’s easy.” Tang Feng walked over to a sanitation aunt not far away.

After hearing his question, the aunt very enthusiastically gave him directions.

Tang Feng thanked her and then left with Su Xiaoli.

Soon, they arrived at the pier.

At this time, the pier was crowded with visitors.

Many tourists were sitting on the beach resting.

Children were making various toys out of sand.

The adults were either lying on the beach or surfing in the sea.

Tang Feng couldn’t help but feel sentimental when he saw this scene.

Fortunately, smartphones had not appeared yet; otherwise, almost all the tourists on the beach would be playing with their phones.

Either taking photos, chatting, or posting on social media.

The pier extended into the sea.

At the end was a pavilion with an ancient charm.

Many vendors were setting up stalls here, selling all kinds of crafts made from materials like shells.

Perhaps because girls naturally like these exquisite things, Su Xiaoli kept picking and choosing, eventually buying a lot.

Tang Feng was ready to pay, but Su Xiaoli beat him to it.

Then, she handed Tang Feng a bracelet made of small conches.

“What are you doing? Giving this to me?” Tang Feng asked as he took it.

“Yes!” Su Xiaoli nodded and said, “If you don’t want it, give it back to me.”

“Wishful thinking! Once something is in my hands, there’s no reason to return it.” Tang Feng said, immediately putting on the bracelet.

“And these are for your uncle and aunt.” Su Xiaoli handed over two other crafts.

“There’s no need for that.” Tang Feng declined. After all, he was already touched that she bought a gift for him.

Su Xiaoli thought for a moment and said, “I’ll give it to them in person when I visit your house. It seems more sincere that way.”

Actually, she had another thought in mind, which was to use this as an excuse to meet Tang Feng.

After all, she was a girl, and even if she liked someone, she still needed to maintain some reserve.

Tang Feng didn’t say anything, just nodded.

They stayed on the pier for about two hours.

Just as they were about to leave, they ran into Fang Wei again.

“Weren’t you going to the hospital? How come you’re here?” Su Xiaoli was puzzled.

“We asked around, and I’ll come back for the surgery after the college entrance exam results come out,” Fang Wei answered.

“Is the surgery going to be expensive?” Su Xiaoli continued to ask.

“The doctor said about six thousand yuan,” Fang Wei responded.

“That’s quite expensive. But if you can get into a military academy, it’s still worth it,” Su Xiaoli said.

“Yes! Once admitted to the military academy, all expenses are covered by the school,” Fang Wei nodded.

“Do you plan to continue playing here or go home?” Su Xiaoli asked.

“Go home. Anyway, we’ll come back after a while, and we’ll probably stay for a few days then.”

“In that case, let’s go together,” Su Xiaoli suggested.

“Okay.”

They left there and headed to Daocheng District Bus Station.

On the way home, perhaps because it was the afternoon, Tang Feng also felt a bit sleepy.

He couldn’t help but yawn.

Then he dozed off.

Seeing this, Su Xiaoli simply let him rest on her lap.

After three hours of bumps, they finally arrived back in Binjiang District smoothly.

Su Xiaoli gently patted Tang Feng’s back to wake him up.

Then they got off the bus.

Tang Feng escorted Su Xiaoli to her apartment building.

“Do you want to come up and sit for a while?” Su Xiaoli invited.

“No.” Tang Feng shook his head and said, “It’s already so late; if I don’t go home now, my parents will probably start to worry.”

“Okay then. I’ll come to find you tomorrow morning, and bring the gifts for your uncle and aunt,” Su Xiaoli nodded somewhat regretfully.

Then, Tang Feng waved goodbye and turned to leave.

At this moment, the sun was setting, and Tang Feng’s figure gradually receded under the afterglow.

Su Xiaoli waited until his figure completely disappeared before reluctantly going upstairs.

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