Chapter 149: Back to Beijing

Chapter 149: Back to Beijing

When Ye Xiaoxiao arrived at the station, the ticket clerk arranged by Lu Hanchuan handed them four tickets directly.

They were still in the same carriage, seated together.

Yu Gang was lugging a big bag on his back.

Ye Changning asked curiously, "What did you bring?"

Yu Gang: "Everything my mother packed for me. I gave all the money I earned to her, and she said she’d save it for me to get married next year."

Ye Changning: "...Gangzi, can’t you shoot for something better? We’ve seen so many beautiful girls outside, and you still insist on finding a wife back home?"

Yu Gang chuckled, "My mom said girls outside aren’t the settling-down type. It’s better to find one at home."

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at Yu Gang’s honest smile and thought to herself: This guy is such a mama’s boy.

He’s always going on about his mom.

Ye Changning patted Yu Gang on the shoulder, "All right, let’s earn more money this year and get you married."

Ye Changsheng also glanced at Ye Changning.

He couldn’t relate to others when he himself was still single.

The train headed for Beijing slowly.

The group cracked sunflower seeds and chatted in the carriage, and the time just flew.

Ye Xiaoxiao asked Ye Changsheng what his school life was like.

Ye Changsheng said the school was great, run like the military. Besides attending classes, he was mostly in the library.

Ye Changning: "Just focus on studying for now. Don’t worry about other things. Our family has enough hands; you don’t need to earn money yet."

Ye Changning was well aware that Ye Changsheng was also working as a tutor for students besides studying.

Where would he get the money to send home otherwise?

Ye Changsheng smiled, "I know."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Third brother, study hard and shoot for grad school, maybe even a doctorate. Then you’ll be the most educated person in our family."

Ye Changsheng: "Don’t you plan to continue your studies?"

Ye Xiaoxiao said without modesty, "Talents like me should start serving the country sooner. Of course, if the chance comes up, I’ll definitely work hard to improve myself."

Ye Changsheng: "You’re pretty impressive."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "That’s right."

Ye Changning: "..."

He couldn’t relate to this kind of academic overachiever.

If only Changyuan were here, they wouldn’t be stuck talking about studying.

Nearly two days later, the train arrived at Beijing North Station.

As soon as Ye Xiaoxiao and her group stepped out of the train station, they saw Lu Hanchuan.

"Lu Hanchuan, you're right on time."

After not seeing each other for many days, Ye Xiaoxiao had really missed him.

Looking at his deep-set eyes and brows, and his cool and detached air, she felt her boyfriend had become even more handsome.

"That depends on who I'm picking up. Picking up our Xiaoxiao, I naturally wouldn't dare to be late."

Satisfied, she looked away.

Ye Changning and the others were used to ignoring the couple's conversation.

Couples can be so sappy.

After Lu Hanchuan finished talking with Ye Xiaoxiao, he then greeted Ye Changning and the others. "Stay at my place; there are enough rooms."

He had previously invited Ye Xiaoxiao to stay, but due to concerns about bad rumors, she had never gone.

With so many of us, it should be fine.

Ye Xiaoxiao agreed, "Alright."

This way, meeting Lu Hanchuan would be easier.

The place Lu Hanchuan took them to was a house not far from the Army Command Headquarters.

This area was full of two-story Western-style villas, and entering the compound required registration, and security was tight.

The house had only simple furniture, and it didn't feel much like a lived-in home.

Ye Xiaoxiao asked, "Do you actually live here most of the time?"

Lu Hanchuan replied, "Occasionally, when I don't go back to the compound, I stay here. Although it's close to my unit, I don't come back often."

After all, there are dormitories in the military, and that's where he usually stays the most.

"There are guest rooms upstairs; take your pick."

Lu Hanchuan said to the others.

Ye Xiaoxiao said without hesitation, "Then I'll go upstairs to take a look."

Ye Changning and the others were just staying for a few days, so they casually picked two rooms to stay in.

Ye Xiaoxiao stayed in the sunny side bedroom, next to Lu Hanchuan's room.

After they rested, Lu Hanchuan took everyone out to eat nearby.

Knowing that Ye Changning wanted to learn to drive, he kindly arranged a place for him to learn.

Ye Changning looked at the others, "Since we have the time, why don't you all learn too?"

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "Fourth brother and I won't; school starts in a few days, and we won't have enough time to finish learning."

Only Ye Changning and Yu Gang had schedules that were flexible.

Lu Hanchuan said, "There's a car at home; I can teach you. Start learning; it's not like you need to get a driver's license immediately."

Ye Xiaoxiao: Lu Hanchuan, this idea is too risky.

She's not a lawbreaker.

"I'll wait until I get my license to find an instructor to learn from."

Lu Hanchuan: "Don't worry, I'm definitely better than any instructor."

Nowadays, getting a driver's license isn't that hard, after all, only a small part of the population can afford a car.

Ye Changning and Yu Gang went to driving lessons during the day.

Lu Hanchuan showed Ye Xiaoxiao and Ye Changsheng around the capital.

Mainly to see the sights and try the local food.

Ye Xiaoxiao also brought Ye Changsheng to visit Song Guangjing and took some time to take care of some business at Rende Pharmacy.

After about three to five days, Ye Changsheng suggested leaving.

Ye Changning said he would show him around, but ended up spending the whole day at driving lessons, thanks to Lu Hanchuan's warm hospitality, his future brother-in-law.

Ye Xiaoxiao then realized that learning to drive is pretty convenient now; Ye Changning was going to take the test after just a week of lessons.

He spent all day practicing at the driving range, unlike later driving schools where each person could only practice for an hour a day before the instructor had to move on to others.

Short practice sessions mean it takes longer to learn.

After they had enough fun, Lu Hanchuan bought a ticket for Ye Changning and sent him back to Ha City.

Before leaving, Ye Changning came to say goodbye to Ye Changsheng.

He gave Ye Changsheng 100 yuan.

"Third brother didn't show you around much this time, I'll make it up to you next time."

Ye Changsheng: "Third brother, you should focus on learning to drive, I wish you luck on your test."

Besides, he had a great time these past few days, having seen all the sights in the capital.

Ye Changning: "The test will definitely be no problem, who do you think I am?"

Ye Changsheng got on the train with his luggage.

Ye Changning got his driver's license easily, while Yu Gang had a small issue and didn't pass the first test.

Both were testing for a commercial driver's license, which is harder to get than a regular one.

The first thing Ye Changning did after getting his license was to plan on buying a car.

"Even if the money isn't enough, we can get a loan."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

"Third brother, first decide what kind of car you want. The price of a light truck is around fifteen thousand, you should be able to afford that. A bigger car isn't really good for long trips."

Lu Hanchuan looked at Ye Changning, "I have a friend at the factory who can give you a discount."

Ye Changning hesitated for a moment.

Thinking about what he had done in the capital these past few days.

Hmm... seems like he owes Lu Hanchuan a lot of favors.

As the saying goes, it's better to owe one person many favors than to owe many people one favor. Since he already owes, he might as well owe more.

Ye Changning gladly accepted Lu Hanchuan's help.