Reborn in 1977, starting with severing ties with family.

Yingzi is now completely different from how she behaved in the mountains and in the car. She is very well-behaved and stays close to Jiang Sen.

It was her first time leaving the mountains. Things were alright at first, but when she arrived in Kyoto and suddenly saw so many people, she felt very uncomfortable.

Luo Jianshe glanced at Yingzi, then asked Jiang Sen in a questioning tone, "Her?"

Jiang Sen nodded and asked with a smile, "Is it alright?"

Luo Jianshe gave a thumbs up, "No wonder you insisted on bringing it back."

Following Luo Jianshe, we exited the train station and arrived at a jeep in the parking lot.

"Come on, put the luggage in the car!"

After the three got into the car, Luo Jianshe turned the wheel and drove straight towards the city.

Jiang Sen looked at the familiar scene around him, his eyes slightly warm.

He thought to himself, "Kyoto, you didn't expect this, did you? I'm back again!"

When he returned to Kyoto, his state of mind was completely different.

As Luo Jianshe drove, he talked to him: "Look, have you changed at all in the two years you've been gone?"

“One year!” Jiang Sen said, “It’s only been a year, and it seems like nothing has changed.”

"Haha!" Luo Jianshe laughed. "I almost forgot, you left last August, right? Let me tell you, buddy, your family's little troubles are nothing. There's a family in the alley next to our compound who's even worse off than you! Right now, their son is still in the Northwest. His girlfriend married his brother and they even had a child. I heard they've been fighting with his parents over the house these past few days."

There are so many such cases that many people no longer find them surprising.

Yingzi suddenly patted Jiang Sen and pointed outside, saying, "Look, there are two big braids on that car!"

Jiang Sen turned his head and saw that it was a public bus.

He patiently explained to Yingzi what the long braid was, and that it was a public bus, which anyone could get on and go wherever they wanted, as long as they were ticket sellers.

"Can you get to the Greater Khingan Mountains?"

“…Not yet.”

After his initial surprise, Luo Jianshe couldn't help but chuckle, thinking to himself, "Where did Jiang Sen find such a fairy daughter?"

The Oroqen people rarely appear in the public eye. Historically speaking, they have produced emperors and fought against other ethnic groups.

He only left the mountains once, and that was out of respect for the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. He was incorporated into the Eight Banners and stationed in Hulunbuir, where he participated in suppressing the Dzungar rebellion.

Therefore, his outfit of animal skin clothing and hat was already quite unusual, coupled with his unforgettable appearance.

To be honest, Luo Jianshe thought Jiang Sen had excellent taste; many women in Kyoto couldn't compare to Yingzi.

When they arrived at the entrance of the Kyoto Grand Hotel, Luo Jianshe stopped the car.

"We'll treat you to a welcome dinner here tonight, and then we'll send you home."

Jiang Sen was puzzled when he was offered a ride home. What home?

My home is long gone.

Aunt Zhao's letter only mentioned that the equipment factory was planning to take back the housing, and that perhaps even the original house would be gone by now.

Which home to go back to?

With questions in mind, Luo Jianshe led Yingzi into the Kyoto Grand Hotel.

Jiang Sen knew this place, but had never been here.

Because the guests who come here are either high-ranking officials and dignitaries or foreign dignitaries.

Ordinary people like him can only watch from the outside.

The interior is magnificent and antique, noble yet understated. The carpet underfoot is very thick; when you step in, half your foot sinks in, and it's completely silent.

Yingzi looked around curiously; in fact, others were also looking at her curiously.

It's like that famous saying: You're looking at the scenery from upstairs, while someone else is looking at you.

Unwittingly, you too will become a sight to behold in the eyes of others.

Luo Jianshe intentionally observed Yingzi and Jiang Sen's reactions.

To his surprise, Jiang Sen didn't react much, as if he was used to this kind of situation.

Although Yingzi was curious, she showed no sign of fear.

Kind of interesting.

People from backgrounds like his and Wang Haiyang don't necessarily trust each other just because they say they're "brothers." They don't actually become "brothers" just because someone calls them that.

Instead, they will observe you for a long time before determining whether you are a trustworthy person.

Luo Jianshe booked a private room, and once inside, it was decorated like a royal palace.

The room features antique-style mahogany furniture, a reception area, and a dining area.

"Come on, sit wherever you like. Now that we're home, you can eat whatever you want." Luo Jianshe led Jiang Sen and Yingzi to sit at the large round table.

A waiter in a suit pushed a cart in from the doorway and served everyone a cup of jasmine tea.

"Let's serve!"

Jiang Sen pulled a cloth bag out of his backpack. "This is for you!"

Luo Jianshe's eyes lit up. He took the bag, opened it, and asked with a smile, "Don't tell me you're giving me ginseng? It's too precious... Holy crap, it really is!"

Inside the cloth bag, wrapped in moss, was a ginseng root. It wasn't as big as the first one that was sent, but it was still a rare old wild ginseng.

"Brother, this is quite a gift! I'm really going to accept it!"

Jiang Sen laughed and said, "Don't rush! There's also this! Please take this to Wang Haiyang's parents, and we'll make some medicinal wine for your two families later."

He then took out a cloth bag, about the same size as the ginseng in Luo Jianshe's hand.

Luo Jianshe nodded, his nonchalant attitude vanished, and he wrapped the cloth bag up and placed it aside.

Just then, the waiter came to serve the food.

The food at the Kyoto Hotel is truly excellent; the key is that it's rare to find such exquisite dishes on a regular basis.

Even Yingzi, who disliked the meat on the train for not being fresh, ate a lot and kept asking Jiang Sen what he was eating.

Luo Jianshe ordered a lot of seafood. After putting a sea cucumber on each of their plates, he said, "Everything in the Great Northern Wilderness is delicious, but you can't get seafood, right? Eat more!"

Yingzi thanked her, took a bite, frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed.

"How does it taste?" Luo Jianshe asked.

Yingzi glanced at Jiang Sen, who was smiling at her.

She said, "This thing itself doesn't have much flavor; it's all thanks to the soup. The soup is great!"

"Great!" Luo Jianshe laughed. "Jiang Sen, see? This is what a true connoisseur is like. One bite, just one bite, and he knows what the dish should be like."

Seeing that Jiang Sen wasn't upset, and his friend didn't seem upset either, Yingzi said, "These dishes are all delicious, but they're still not as good as the roasted meat from the mountains. If you want some, I'll roast a rabbit for you sometime."

Luo Jianshe's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea!"

I was very satisfied with the meal.

Jiang Sen was deeply moved to eat his hometown food again.

After the meal, Luo Jianshe paid the bill, which came to 120 yuan.

Yingzi doesn't have much of a concept of money, but Jiang Sen does!

These days, people who can afford to spend this much money on entertaining guests are all very wealthy.

He didn't stand on ceremony with Luo Jianshe, simply saying, "Thank you for your expense!"

Luo Jianshe laughed and said, "This is nothing! I'll treat you to a better place later. This place is just for showing off. To be honest, I'm really craving the roasted rabbit that my sister-in-law mentioned."

"No problem, once we're settled in, we'll definitely treat you to a good meal."

After leaving the Kyoto Grand Hotel, Luo Jianshe got back into the car and drove towards Houhai.

Jiang Sen couldn't help but ask, "You said you'd take me home, but I can't go back from there anymore. How about you take us to a guesthouse first, and once I find a place to live and move in, I'll treat you to dinner."

Luo Jianshe smiled mischievously, "Didn't I tell you on the phone? I'm going to give you a big surprise, are you ready?"

Jiang Sen's heart skipped a beat, and he was overjoyed. Could it be that they were talking about the house?

When Luo Jianshe parked the car in front of a brightly lit gate by Houhai Lake, Jiang Sen knew he had guessed correctly!