Chapter 410 The food I have eaten these years has not been in vain

Chapter 410 The food I have eaten these years has not been in vain

After everything was ready, President Liu Zhiyan notified each dormitory one by one to gather at the entrance of the academy early the next morning.

Before leaving, the president reminded everyone to pack up their things and not to forget anything important, because after going home, they didn't know when they would be able to return to Yuelu.

What is missed is missed forever.

Sun Shan was very grateful when he saw Liu Zhiyan busying around.

Being a president involves a lot of trivial tasks, and apart from exercising organizational skills and adding a slight sense of accomplishment, there are not many benefits.

Sometimes it is a thankless job and the fellow villagers will be offended if things don't go well. Sun Shan admires President Liu's tireless work very much.

The next morning, Sun Shan and Qian Yingyang gathered at the entrance of the academy. There were 10 people going back this time.

For various reasons, other fellow villagers either went back early or delayed their return.

Sun Shan thought about it and realized that there were quite a lot of transfer students in Guangnan, much more than in Fujian Province where Zhu Pengyun was.

Perhaps the closest famous school to Guangnan is Yuelu Academy, and everyone uses their connections to go to school as close as possible.

Chairman Liu Zhiyan counted the number of people and then led the team members from Yuelu Wharf to Changsha Wharf by boat. After arriving at Changsha Wharf, they took a boat south along the Xiangjiang River.

After Sun Shan and others arrived at Changsha Wharf, they waited for half an hour before they could board the ship.

The ship we took back this time was much bigger than the one we took here. Although we still had to squeeze in with the cargo, we had a much wider range of activities.

Before, Sun Shan could only sleep next to the goods, but this time he can sleep lying on the board.

Gui Ge'er said happily: "Brother Shan, we have a place to sleep now. We don't have to sleep sitting up anymore."

Although the environment is still not that good, Sun Shan is already very satisfied having seen worse ones.

Of course, there were also students from the same hometown who complained, saying that the boat was too crowded and that they regretted following the main group. They said that they would rather pay a high price and go on their own.

These words were said secretly to the servant, but were heard clearly by Sun Shan and Qian Yingyang.

Qian Yingyang curled his lips and whispered, "Humph, it's good enough to have a boat to ride on. He's still complaining. If I were Wei Fang, I would immediately kick him off the boat."

Zhong Weifang is the son of a wealthy merchant who is in charge of booking the ship and sending out the escort team. He is from Chaozhou Prefecture and is a fellow villager of Liu Zhiyan.

I heard that his family is very rich, much richer than Qian Yingyang's family.

Sun Shan also thought so. Zhong Weifang spent money and effort to help his fellow villagers, but was treated with such contempt. Anyone who heard it would be angry.

Just taking a big ship would cost a lot.

I remember that Sun Shan’s travel expenses were 10 taels, and he could only arrange a small boat, which was crowded with cargo, and he had to pay for accommodation along the way.

This time the fee is only 5 taels, and not only will we have a big boat, but food and accommodation will also be provided.

Sun Shan thought that Zhong Weifang probably didn't charge for the travel expenses or the escort fee. The five taels were just the accommodation and food expenses for the students along the way.

Zhong Weifang did this because, firstly, they were from the same hometown and they had a fellow-townsman camaraderie.

Secondly, you can make friends and spread the seeds everywhere. If a student goes to high school in the future and feels grateful, then it will be a network of contacts.

Sun Shan pulled Qian Yingyang over to sit, as far away from the complaining student as possible, and whispered, "Yingyang, don't pay attention to him. Weifang has done a good job. He got the advantage but still acts ungratefully. I despise such people."

Qian Yingyang and Sun Shan sat next to each other.

The boat sped along the waterway. Looking at Changsha Prefecture in the distance, I couldn't help feeling sad. Perhaps after this farewell, I would never have the chance to come back.

When night fell, the ship accurately found the dock, and Sun Shan and his party followed Liu Zhiyan and Zhong Weifang into the inn that had been booked.

Sun Shan glanced at the gate, looked at the two-story inn, and felt the lights along the river. When he walked into the inn room, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

He couldn't stand it after just half a day on the boat, but his hard days were still ahead.

Sun Shan lay straight on the bed, leaving all the chores to Gui Ge'er, after all, he was still energetic and full of life.

Sun Shan couldn't help but think that keeping in good health was very important. It might not be obvious at other times, but it would be immediately apparent after a long journey.

Sun Shan has been running around the Cuju field every day for the past two or three years, and he thinks he has built up a good physique.

But compared with Gui Ge'er who is leisurely all day long, the difference is huge.

Gui Ge'er was born with a good physique. I haven't seen him exercise much, but his physique and strength are so good that people envy him.

After taking a bath, everyone gathered at the inn for dinner.

Zhong Weifang apologized and said, "Everyone, please forgive me for the poor hospitality."

Apparently, he heard some students complaining. Zhong Weifang was not angry but sincerely said that the service was not good enough and hoped that everyone would understand. His attitude was very five-star.

Qian Yingyang said cheerfully: "Brother Weifang, you have never been inconsiderate. Especially tonight, eating such delicious braised mandarin fish, hehe, Brother Weifang, you really understand my heart."

The ancients said, "Peach blossoms, flowing water, and fat mandarin fish." Mandarin fish is also known as Gui fish. Now is spring, which is a good time to eat mandarin fish.

A traditional delicacy of Xiangjiang River - braised mandarin fish.

Qian Yingyang's words instantly dissipated the slightly solemn atmosphere and made it lively.

Zhong Weifang looked at Qian Yingyang with a smile in his eyes and said cheerfully: "Brother Yingyang, if you like it, I will prepare more. Not only is the braised mandarin fish delicious, but the mandarin fish and tofu soup is also good."

After hearing this, Qian Yingyang said even more happily: "Good, good, good, Brother Fang is here, hehe, I am in for a treat."

Afterwards, everyone chatted and laughed, and the atmosphere became extremely lively, as if the unpleasantness of the day had never happened.

After eating and drinking, everyone dispersed and returned to the inn to rest.

The next morning, Sun Shan and his companions boarded the ship and continued their journey south.

We walked along the Xiangjiang River, Leishui River, Xingbian River, and arrived at the Chenzhou Wharf, and then it was a long journey back to the Hunan-Guangdong Ancient Road.

Sun Shan was trembling in his heart, as Qitianling was a mountain that was difficult for him to cross.

When he thought about walking out on foot, Sun Shan immediately felt dizzy, chest tightness, back pain, and trembling legs and hands.

This is the most difficult part of the journey.

At this time, Gui Ge'er came in from outside carrying a basket.

Sun Shan was stunned for a moment, and asked curiously, "Gui'er, why are you carrying the basket?"

Gui Ge'er said calmly, "Brother Shan, when you came here, I wanted Uncle Dali to carry you up the mountain. Now that you're back and Uncle Dali is not here, I'll carry you up the mountain. Brother Shan, please sit down and let me try to see how to carry you so that you can walk more easily."

Sun Shan's face was filled with black lines, and he said expressionlessly: "Gui Ge'er, no need, I can walk."

Sun Shan just didn't believe that he couldn't leave.

If other students can leave, he can leave too.

Gui Ge'er said anxiously, "Brother Shan, come and try it. I am strong enough. I am very strong now and can definitely carry you. I bought a pair of large baskets to put you in one and your luggage in the other."

Gui Ge'er pulled Sun Shan and asked him to sit in the basket, but Sun Shan refused to sit there no matter how hard he tried.

It's so embarrassing to sit like this.

Gui Ge'er was helpless and said aggrievedly: "Brother Shan, I really can bear your responsibility. The meals I have eaten these years are not in vain."

Sun Shan waved his hand and said coldly, "Don't worry about it."