Time Travel: Conditional Wealth

After dinner, He Xi and Lu Jinan took a walk around the edge of the reservoir, finally able to stretch their muscles that had been curled up for the entire afternoon.

The four were released on the grounds of self-defense, but the strong men were not so lucky. The captain of Team 12 was the mastermind, and the six strong men were accomplices. They were detained for fifteen days on charges of fighting.

The chief of the police station was obviously smarter than He Xi. He reminded He Xi that if he resigned now, he would lose an layer of protection from the town government, which was not cost-effective.

He Xi smiled bitterly and said that all the grievances and injuries she had suffered in the past year started from this class. The town government had never stepped forward to protect her, except to tell her to be patient and wait. Every time, she had to solve the problems herself because of their incompetence.

The reservoir in the village is the most expensive building in the surrounding villages, and it cost a lot of manpower and financial resources to build.

Under the setting sun, the water surface sparkled with golden light. Facing the breeze, He Xi looked at the wild ducks playing in the water not far away, and his heart was also moved.

From her previous life to now, her wish has always been to save enough money, break away from the control of her original family, travel, see the scenery, eat some snacks that others are tired of, and truly live in the sunshine.

She hasn't actually resigned, but He Xi's heart has already flown away. She holds Lu Jinan's hand and walks freely around the reservoir, not caring about the "restraint" of the times. What's wrong with holding hands between lovers?

That's a sign of good feelings.

Lu Jinan has always been perceptive and had long seen through He Xi's thoughts. She might have been thinking about quitting her job and returning home to retire since her first day at work. How could she be so depressed at such a young age!

He Xi's father knew a lot about what she had experienced at work, and he also knew that the college entrance examination would be resumed soon, so he naturally would not object to her resignation: "If you don't want to work, then don't work. You don't need that much money for food. I've never seen such a frustrating class. Just stay at home and concentrate on preparing for the exam."

Lu Jinan felt that He Xi had always been suppressing her. She had never properly liberated herself. It was just right that she didn't have to go to work. He could stay with her and see the person he liked swaying in front of him every day. There was nothing more comfortable than this.

There is a fishing boat by the reservoir, which is used by the government for fishing and guarding the reservoir. It is moored on the shore and sways with the breeze and waves.

When the sun sets and there is no scorching sunlight, it is the best time to go sightseeing. He Xi and Lu Jinan sat on a big rock on the shore, took off their shoes and socks, and put their feet directly into the water for a free "spa".

From the shore, one could clearly see the underwater world in the shallow water, with clean leaves, polished small grains of sand, small river shrimps that were visible but elusive, and small transparent fish, which made He Xi's heart itch.

I used to live in the mountains every day, and I didn’t think the air in the mountains was that good. But now, everything I see is pleasing to the eye. The air is fresh, the scenery is beautiful, and the water that covers my ankles is gentle.

Lu Jinan looked at He Xi's dangling feet, a little absent-minded, and asked absentmindedly: "Is there anything else I need to say about work? Or do I need to be busy for a while longer?"

He Xi stared at Lu Jinan's calves in a daze. Why didn't he have leg hair? His calves were long and well-proportioned, but the key point was that he didn't have leg hair. How could he not have hair? Why did she have to remove the hair?

After waiting for a while and seeing no response from He Xi, Lu Jinan continued, "Is it difficult to decide? In order to prevent others from gossiping about you behind your back, how about we just finish the final cleanup and then officially retire?"

"Lu Jinan, why don't you have leg hair?" He Xi suddenly asked.

Lu Jinan looked down at his calves in confusion, then briefly studied He Xi's straight calves and said, "You really didn't wear a pair of "long johns" anymore. No wonder you walk faster than Xiao Yan."

The sun completely disappeared, and mosquitoes began to show their power. Lu Jinan urged He Xi: "Go back. If you want to play in the water, come back tomorrow. The mosquitoes are here. They like your delicate skin the most."

While urging He Xi, he pulled up his pants to expose his calves completely to feed mosquitoes. He squatted in the shallow water and took out a handkerchief to wipe He Xi's feet. The hand holding He Xi's ankle was so hot that she subconsciously refused.

But Lu Jinan held it even tighter. He Xi's instep was very white and her toes were round. He wiped it carefully and gently. He hooked He Xi's shoelaces with his slender fingers and put them on for her. He also tied a tighter shoelace knot because He Xi was always angry because her shoelaces came untied.

He lifted He Xi out of the water with one hand, put him on the flat ground and started to put on his own shoes. He Xi called him softly: "Lu Jinan, you know a lot. Apply this medicine to the mosquito bites later."

Lu Jinan dressed neatly and washed the handkerchief in shallow water: "I know other ones, but it's not convenient to show them now. Please wait a little longer. Buy me a new handkerchief."

"Oh." He Xi stared at Lu Jinan with burning eyes.

Town government compound.

He Xi went to work on time as usual, but came to hand in his resignation.

Minister Jiang's office was very quiet, with only the faint sound of him pouring tea.

He sighed softly and placed the tea in front of He Xi: "Think it over, you can't come back if you leave."

He Xi chuckled and gave an affirmative answer: "I have wanted to leave for a long time. I have suffered more grievances here than in the past ten years outside. I have to bear everything by myself. I am the victim in many things. It is better to go home than to make contributions and suffer grievances at the same time."

Ever since he knew He Xi was going to resign, he talked with the mayor for a long time, thinking about how to keep He Xi, but when he really faced her, he didn't have the confidence to say some of the things he said.

What she said was all true. There was indeed nothing in the town that was defending her. She was at an age when she couldn't help laughing, but she had to endure a lot of things that none of them had to endure.

Minister Jiang gave He Xi a week to think about it, hoping that she would change her mind.

The news that He Xi was going to resign spread quickly throughout the compound. Everyone was discussing what she had gone through to make up her mind. Why would she give up such a bright future?

He Xi smiled and said, "In less than a week, I can give you a clear answer right now. I am sure and certain that I want to resign. I have had enough."

Finally, He Xi's resignation letter was signed by the mayor, who promised He Xi that she was welcome to come back at any time.

He Xi smiled and said nothing.

When she returned to the small office to pack up her things, Luo Honghong asked, "He Xi, are you really resigning? I...I can't bear to leave you."

She hugged He Xi's arm and cried. Shen Chuan and Kong Li were also curious about the truth of the matter: "Are you...really?"

"Yes." He Xi simply sat down and comforted Luo Hong, "There's no need to stay in a place where I've been wronged. I was kidnapped last week. Since I started working, I've seen all the evil in people's hearts. I won't serve you anymore."

Everyone leaned on the window and watched He Xi take her things and leave. She really resigned.

Everyone's eyes were filled with confusion. Did she have to face such a choice when she was in a high position? Was everything she experienced accidental or was it intentional by someone?

He Xi didn’t know what the people who stayed behind were thinking, but she felt infinitely happy in her heart.