Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Assistant Xiao Guo was stunned upon hearing this.

His expression was complex and hard to decipher; in the weathered eyes of Chen Yong, one could see some embarrassment, unease, and anxiety.

"I see......"

Chen Yong coldly jumped down from the tree and headed towards Xia Pu's house without looking back. His steps were light and quick, carrying an air of nonchalant detachment.

"Huh!" Xiao Guo was puzzled as to what he knew.

He was an assistant he had just developed feelings for, and with his young heart being exposed in public, it was inevitable that he would freeze for a few seconds.

Looking back, Xia Jie was already walking home with her neighbor, so she could only hurry to follow.

"Hey, Xia, what's up?"

On the other end, they were also making inquiries, but they were directed at the person in question.

"No, that was the assistant the publishing house assigned to me. His hometown isn't far, so he was arranged to give me a ride on his way," Xia Youmi explained with a light laugh.

In addition, she also knew that Xiao Guo had been following her around in order to obtain the unpublished manuscript.

Her colleagues jokingly said that she used her good looks to seduce him.

......

As the crowd dispersed, the journey proceeded smoothly.

After a while

The still clean and tidy courtyard came into view.

Chen Yong had just finished explaining his insights to Xia Pu and hadn't even had time to compose himself when a group of people carrying large and small bags entered the courtyard.

Many onlookers from the same village also squeezed in.

There were also four or five other people who looked like former educated youth, and they wore polite smiles, pretending to come and offer their blessings.

As Xia Youmi crossed the threshold.

Almost all eyes were on her and Xia Pu.

I don't know if it's because I'm afraid to go home, or because we've been apart for too long and we've become estranged.

To all the onlookers, Xia Youmi and Xia Pu's meeting was rather uneventful; there was no small talk, and no tears of emotion were shed.

The two simply nodded and greeted each other with faint smiles.

There was a tacit understanding between them that outsiders couldn't quite grasp.

Who wants to be treated like a monkey?

It was used to make a fuss.

They are now considered regulars at small newspapers.

Even the slightest disturbance could give those passive competitors a handle to retaliate, resulting in a barrage of ridicule and critical suggestions.

She has experienced too much of this; even the review and publication of her botanical encyclopedia faced numerous questions.

For example, there is suspicion that someone ghostwrote the work. Could it be that a certain scholar transferred their research results to Xia Youmi for some unspeakable deal, in order to promote her reputation?

Especially in mid-level academic circles, they questioned with shame and indignation what a junior high school student had the right to do.

He even threatened to report her.

until,

They had experts present to notarize the event and confirm that the writing was indeed done by Xia Youmi before they put aside the slander that it was done by a ghostwriter.

Then they started making excuses.

say what,

"Because her father and adoptive father were both teachers, there were certain genetic and educational factors that contributed to her achievements."

"Didn't you say you attended a vocational high school? Maybe you only achieved this by studying agriculture and botany."

"At the very least, she has always dealt with various rice researchers, so it's normal for her to have learned a little bit."

"What skills do you have? Isn't it just copying and compiling books from the past?"

"I don't believe it anyway."

No matter how much those critical articles slandered her, they could not stop her from being recognized and accepted by a more clear-headed group of people.

In this world,

They were always a bit harsh on women.

Some distracting noises must be blocked.

Xia Pu naturally took over the unloaded luggage piece by piece.

He lifted it up and carried it to the study that Xia Youmi had renovated.

His relaxed demeanor and expression disappointed the group of teenagers who were waiting for him to embarrass himself. They knew about the feud between the two and had fully expected that on this day of reunion, the two members of the Xia family would lose control, cry, and become incredibly vulnerable, which would give them a good opportunity to "spread the word."

If they are indifferent, that's even more to my liking; I can even fabricate some stories about ingratitude.

result,

Instead, Xia Pu showed off his strength.

Hmph, I'm afraid this will only make those men and women overflowing with affection even more captivated.

Too cunning!

Even if we told them about such methods, they probably wouldn't bother to use them.

After a while of commotion, the scene that everyone wanted to see didn't appear, and the crowd gradually dispersed.

The large-scale farmers, represented by Aunt Kang, repeatedly emphasized that Xia Youmi should visit their homes before happily leaving with various small gifts that she had prepared separately. Some even quickly sent return gifts.

Without disturbing our reunion, I simply left it at the door and left.

Today, this threshold is practically worn down.

"Comrade Xia, mission accomplished, let's head back now." Xiao Guo and the driver wanted to return to the city before nightfall.

"Stay here, everyone, and have a simple meal." Xia Youmi washed her hands and went straight to the kitchen.

According to local custom, it would be unreasonable to help someone without offering them a meal. Snacks and tea were essential on the table in the main room. Without Xia Youmi even needing to unpack the things she brought back, Xia Pu had already prepared a table overflowing with food.

They are thoughtful, considerate, and very respectful.

Xiao Guo and his companion were deeply moved. Under Chen Yong's gaze, which seemed to regard them as fools, they held the scalding hot tea and sipped it.

......

"Wow, not bad!" Xia Pu's thoughtfulness was undeniable. The steamer was filled with a variety of dishes, all of which Xia Youmi loved. The portions were also just right, leaving her with no room to interfere.

"Ahem, welcome home." In the space where it was just the two of them, Xia Pu finally spoke with a smile.

"Thank you for your hard work, Comrade Xia!" Xia Youmi praised without reservation.

"It's not hard work, Comrade Xia is just as excellent."

Xia Youmi's spot to serve the dishes was taken by Xia Pu, who ruthlessly carried two plates, adding, "Let me do it, be careful not to burn yourself."

"Okay."

The two of them worked together to set out the table, making the three people, who were not used to it, feel very embarrassed.

They could only actively move stools and set out bowls and chopsticks, making themselves appear very busy, in order to gain the right to sit at the end.

Xia Pu called out to Chen Yong, who was about to slip away quietly, "Let's eat together later."

“Waaah…” Chen Yong murmured, his expression moved, “My good brother.”

They opened a bottle of homemade rice wine. Xia Youmi and the driver didn't drink it, but the other three almost drank until their eyes were red.

"Cheers! Brother Guo! Thanks a lot for today!"

"drink!"

Xia Youmi realized that Chen Yong and Xia Pu were working together to get Xiao Guo drunk. Xia Pu, who was not yet an adult, was only standing by and cheering Chen Yong on with tea instead of wine, yet he could create the aura of a thousand troops.

Poor Guo was completely disoriented, and all his secrets were exposed.

This includes details such as which girl he had a crush on when he was a child, and how much savings and salary he has.

Finally, they managed to extract information from the other party about their relationship and experiences with Xia Youmi, but it turned out to be a one-sided crush, and they had only just begun to entertain the idea.

At this moment,

The person involved has already gone out for tea with the driver, acting like an outsider.

They chatted about Xia Pu's ingenious ideas in the courtyard.

Xia Youmi also gave the driver's youngest daughter a comic book as a reward for the trouble she caused by taking the drunk Xiao Guo home.

After the event, the car drove away into the night.

"I...I'll head back now." Chen Yong was quite drunk, but he remained polite and honest.

He has always been a chivalrous person who is fierce to outsiders but loyal to those he respects.

otherwise,

It wouldn't make Xia Pu willing to escort him late at night.

The two boys walked hand in hand, their figures similar.

Time takes on a tangible form at this moment.