Chapter 27: It Was You Who Let Me Touch! (2/2)

His mother knew Zhao Qingfeng was fond of computers and had some technical skills.

She was initially overjoyed to see her son applying his knowledge to earn money but soon became worried.

In her view, this kind of money seemed to lack practical significance.

Because Old Zhao always said he suffered from lack of education, Mother Feng believed that all professions were inferior to studying.

No matter how good one is with computers, isn’t it just about being a network manager or a computer repair technician?

Her greatest wish was for Zhao Qingfeng to find a job in a state-owned enterprise after graduating from college. In her mind, state-owned enterprises or public institutions were ideal places, where one could retire comfortably with a decent salary even if they just muddled along.

“Mom, don’t worry, I’ll try to get good grades in this second mock exam.”

Zhao Qingfeng firmly stated, never going against his mother’s wishes.

Although he knew his capabilities and how he would stir up the future,

At this stage,

Mother Feng faced the anxiety of being laid off and the pressure from her sisters. The only thing Zhao Qingfeng could do was to comply with his mother’s wishes and reduce her worries as much as possible.

After breakfast, Mother Feng went to work.

She was due to be laid off in three days, but she still went to her job as usual.

Perhaps it was hard for her to let go of the place she had worked for so long.

Zhao Qingfeng felt deeply sympathetic and promised in his heart to give his mother a big surprise in the future, such as achieving good results in the college entrance exam in just over a month.

The college entrance exam in 2001 was still in July, not changing to June until 2003.

Anyone who had experienced the July college entrance exam knew how grueling it was.

Many referred to this challenging period as the ‘Black July’, filled with both the camaraderie of overcoming hardships together and the mixed feelings of joy and disappointment following the exam results.

Since his rebirth, Zhao Qingfeng hadn’t seriously studied.

The mock exams were scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and he had a day and a half left for revision, which should be enough.

Just then,

Shen Lingyao, dressed in her school uniform, pushed open the door.

She had wanted Zhao Qingfeng to see her in a skirt, but she didn’t realize that her youthfully vibrant blue and white school uniform could also captivate Zhao Qingfeng.

“Aunt Feng went to work? Then why did you ask me to pretend to come here?”

“It’s just to be safe…”

“Let’s go, take me to school.”

“Alright, I’ll get off at the Commercial City, and you talk nicely to Teacher Yan for me.”

On the way,

Shen Lingyao still sat sideways on the back seat of the bicycle, but this time her hand around Zhao Qingfeng was a bit more proactive than last time.

The MP3 player was playing Jay Chou’s “Tornado”, and she swung her legs, humming along softly.

“Love comes too fast like a tornado.”

“Can’t escape the storm in time.”

“I can’t think anymore, I can’t think anymore.”

“I can’t, I can’t, I can’t~~!”

Listening to the song, Zhao Qingfeng’s lips curved upwards as he rode against the wind.

The feeling of youth was truly wonderful.

It was so passionate and yet so gently reserved.

Like the turbulent undercurrents hidden in the ocean, always making one anticipate the moment of eruption.

Contrastingly, in the adult world he had experienced in his previous life,

The so-called love seemed simpler than eating.

When men and women met, they didn’t consider mutual interests or compatible personalities, but looked at houses, cars, and jobs.

Was that really love?

Zhao Qingfeng didn’t understand.

But regardless of others, he now deeply felt like the happiest person in the world.

The only thing was, he hoped to never again encounter the troublesome figure of Liu Ruoxin…

“Don’t forget to ask for leave!”

After getting off at the Commercial City, Zhao Qingfeng watched Shen Lingyao pedal away.

Only when her ponytail disappeared around the corner did he enter the Commercial City.

Passing through the center of the mall, he could reach the backyard.

The backyard, in addition to a row of restaurants, had many small shops like hardware and sundries, lighting and furniture, and pharmacies, etc. After all, it was the center of the county town, aiming for one-stop shopping to meet all the needs of the locals.

Zhao Qingfeng first visited the hardware store.

He spent 35 yuan and bought a hand drill.

Then he went to the veterinary drug store and bought a bag of diuretic granules for horses.

Thinking over, he also picked up two bricks and put them in the bag.

Just as he was about to visit the Chinese medicine hospital, someone suddenly patted his back heavily.

“Zhao Qingfeng, what are you doing here?”

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