Reborn in 1966

Chapter 450 Travel

As the weather gets hotter, Du Mingjun's health has basically recovered. The two of them discussed going to Du Kunpeng's place in the province for a couple of days before returning to Shenjia Village. This time, they planned to stay in Shenjia Village for a longer period of time. One of them was currently on sick leave, and the other was on extended leave. With more free time, they thought they would go out together to see some places.

Since they were going on a trip, they needed to prepare things. Pei Yin had asked Shen Qian to buy her a camera early on so she could leave behind many of her own footprints. Shen Qian was envious when she heard about their plans. Shen Qian was very busy with her career and her wedding in the fall.

Shen Qian and Wu Jianjun's wedding was scheduled for the eighth month of the lunar calendar. It was said that this date was chosen by a fortune teller consulted by Aunt Shengxiu. Wu Jianjun's family didn't care much about such things; they were all former military personnel and staunch materialists. However, they showed their future daughter-in-law the utmost respect. "We may not believe in this," they said, "but since you do, we'll listen to you. Whatever you say, we'll do." Originally, Aunt Shengxiu didn't want her daughter to marry someone from a family like Wu Jianjun's, feeling there was a significant gap between the two families. She wanted her daughter to marry someone from a similar background, someone with common ground, so that they could get along easily. Who knew her daughter not only married a former soldier, but his entire family was in the military, even though Wu Jianjun was no longer serving? The thought of her beautiful daughter marrying a soldier was unbearable for Aunt Shengxiu. It was only with the help of Uncle Shengxiu and Third Grandmother that she was able to console her. Furthermore, Wu Jianjun's parents were deeply in love with Shen Qian. They knew their own child well; Wu Jianjun had finally found someone he liked and wanted to marry after so many years. To be able to marry Shen Qian, he even applied for a professional training program. Wu Jianjun's parents felt that if they missed Shen Qian, they didn't know when their son would ever settle down. Therefore, the Wu family showed their utmost sincerity in the marriage. It was precisely this sincerity that made Aunt Shengxiu see the special connection between her daughter and Wu Jianjun. For the sake of their marriage, Aunt Shengxiu even consulted a master from abroad. The master said the two were a match made in heaven and gave them a wedding date at the end of the eighth lunar month.

As the company's business grew, Pei Yin and her two sisters-in-law gradually reduced their shareholdings. Pei Yin felt that she and her sisters-in-law had not made much contribution to the company, and she felt uncomfortable receiving so many dividends every year. Besides, all three of them had their own jobs, and although their salaries were not very high, they were enough to support their families. So, after discussing it, the three sisters-in-law reduced their shareholdings.

As things decreased on one side, they increased on the other. Shen Qian became the largest shareholder, and her work became increasingly busy. She was busy with work on one side and also had to deal with wedding arrangements on the other. After hearing about Pei Yin and Du Mingjun's plans, she went back to find Wu Jianjun.

Wu Jianjun is currently in the criminal investigation team of the municipal bureau. He is usually very busy. Because his wedding is approaching, his superiors told him to go home and help out whenever he has free time. He is currently in the bureau holding a case analysis meeting when Shen Qian came to visit.

Wu Jianjun's colleagues were all very curious about his beautiful fiancée, Shen Qian. Firstly, she was incredibly beautiful, and secondly, she was very polite and well-mannered. They heard she was now the CEO of a clothing company. Now, Shen Qian had managed to find Wu Jianjun's workplace on a whim. When Wu Jianjun heard that Shen Qian was looking for him, he rushed to the door. This was the first time Shen Qian had come to see him during work hours; usually, she would just wait for him at the door after get off work. Shen Qian was a very considerate person; she wouldn't come looking for him during work hours unless it was something very important.

Wu Jianjun got into the passenger seat, closed the door, and looked at Shen Qian's face. He saw that Shen Qian looked grief-stricken and indignant, and his heart jumped. He asked cautiously, "Qian, what happened?"

Shen Qian had calmed down by now. She let out a long sigh and said, "I'm fine now. It's just that there have been too many things going on lately, and I'm feeling a bit annoyed."

Wu Jianjun has been working on a big case these past few days and hasn't been home for several days. Hearing Shen Qian say this, he said somewhat guiltily, "Once I'm done with this, I'll go back and help you with the wedding preparations."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qian said weakly, "It's alright, I just came from Pei Yin's place."

Upon hearing this, Wu Jianjun said, "How is Mingjun doing lately? I haven't visited them in a long time."

Shen Qian said, "They're getting along incredibly well. In a couple of days, the two of them are going to the province first, and then to Shenjia Village. They're going to enjoy the scenery along the way. Jianjun, when will we be able to travel around so freely?" Her words even carried a hint of pleading at the end.

Hearing this, Wu Jianjun felt very sad. He took Shen Qian's hand and said, "Qianqian, you've been wronged these past few days."

Shen Qian is a very magnanimous person. She only did this outrageous thing because she was provoked by Pei Yin and Du Mingjun. When she heard Wu Jianjun say this, she said, "You go ahead and get busy. I'll go to the company first. I'll come pick you up after get off work this afternoon and we'll go to my mother's for dinner together."

Wu Jianjun said, "Okay, then I'll wait for you to pick me up here after I get off work this afternoon."

Leaving aside Shen Qian and Wu Jianjun, let's talk about Pei Yin and Du Mingjun. They started preparing to leave Beijing. They visited Du Mingjun's maternal grandparents and then went to visit their third aunt and Uncle Shengxiu's family. They told everyone about their plans, and everyone was very supportive. They encouraged them to take advantage of their youth and time to travel and see the world. Their third aunt even prepared some delicious and long-lasting food for them to take on the road. At this time of year, people usually travel by train. Driving is also quite convenient, but the road conditions are bad, so Pei Yin gave up on the idea of ​​a road trip. Seeing what their third aunt had prepared and thinking about the unpalatable food on the train, she felt that their third aunt was very thoughtful. Seeing Pei Yin's happy expression, their third aunt said, "Before you leave, boil some eggs and make some fried pancakes. That way, you can eat comfortably on the road. I've taken the train so many times, and I still think that my own cooking is the best."

Pei Yin and Du Mingjun boarded the train, and the train slowly pulled away from Kyoto's train station. As Du Mingjun watched the platform recede into the distance, he said to Pei Yin, "This is the first time the two of us have traveled by train alone."

Pei Yin thought for a moment and said, "That's right. I remember that Li Qing was with us that year too. Wow, it's been seven or eight years already. Time really flies."

Du Mingjun said, "Yes, you were just a little girl back then, and now you're my little wife. In the future, we'll go out together often. When we have a baby, we'll take the baby with us, taking trains and planes. If we have the chance, we'll also go abroad to see different scenery. What do you say?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Yin's eyes lit up, and she said, "Great! Great!" After she finished speaking, Pei Yin rested her chin on her hand and said with longing, "My biggest wish is to be able to go to many places and see different scenery. Some of those landscapes are gifts from nature, while others are precious gifts left to us by our ancestors. We can go and see them, appreciate the beauty of those famous mountains and rivers, and experience the local customs and traditions. Just thinking about it makes me incredibly happy."

This was the first time Du Mingjun had seen Pei Yin with such an expression because of her longing for something. Pei Yin had always looked mature beyond her years, and seeing this girlish expression on her face for the first time made Du Mingjun's heart feel as if a soft feather had gently brushed against it, leaving him feeling tingly and itchy. He couldn't help but gently touch Pei Yin's cheek; it was soft and smooth to the touch, like the finest silk. Because it was the starting station and it wasn't the summer travel season, there weren't many people on the train. The two of them were the only passengers in their compartment. Pei Yin held Du Mingjun's hand and said, "Seeing the scenery is a very happy thing, but it's even happier if you see it with someone you like. When you see something beautiful, people have a desire to share it. Mingjun, I hope you can accompany me in the future, and we can travel around together."

Nowadays, there's no such thing as social media. When you travel, you can only take photos and put them in an album. After a while, you can look at them again and reminisce about the unforgettable things that happened in that place.

When Du Mingjun heard Pei Yin's soft voice expressing her request for him, he smiled and said, "Okay, I'm honored to accompany you to see the world. So, let's start from here."

The journey from Beijing to the provincial capital involved passing several famous scenic spots. Pei Yin had originally planned to climb the foremost of the Five Sacred Mountains, but considering Du Mingjun's health, they only visited a few places that didn't require climbing. Pei Yin bought a national tourist map and meticulously marked each spot on it. The small map was densely covered with Pei Yin's thoughts. Du Mingjun, upon seeing this, felt that his wife was a very thoughtful person. Pei Yin had even prepared a thick, black plastic notebook specifically for this trip, describing where they arrived at what time, the weather, and the attractions. Back at the hotel, Du Mingjun would take out Pei Yin's notebook to read, finding her writing style exceptionally beautiful. The scenic spots that he found pleasant were brought to life so vividly by his wife's pen. Whether it was the description of natural scenery or the narrative of cultural landscapes, Pei Yin even meticulously recorded some of the more famous local snacks, sometimes even inquiring about the legends associated with them. If there were legends, they became beautiful little stories.