After traveling through the book, I realized my wish in my previous life

Chapter 228: Each Going

After pouring wine into each person's glass, Zhao Fan raised his glass and looked at everyone. His voice was deliberately cheerful, but he couldn't hide the trembling in his throat. "We have lived together in this Youth Hostel for so many years, and after today we will go our separate ways.

No matter where you go in the future, I hope everyone will never forget this time!"

"Of course not!" Xie Yunheng picked up a piece of braised pork and put it into the bowl, "Getting into university is a happy event, let's not say those discouraging words, we should celebrate happily!

Besides, we will definitely meet again in the future. Maybe by the time we meet again, I will already have a partner!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.

Zhao Lingling said, "But honestly, I still feel like I'm dreaming. I actually got into university..."

Her eyes swept over everyone at the table, trying to engrave their current appearance in her mind - Shen Xiaoxia's soft eyebrows, Han Zhuxin's gentle smile, He Tingyuan's angular profile, Jiang Yan's focused eyes, and Xie Yunheng and Hu Shixuan's pretended relaxed faces.

Shen Xiaoxia looked at the people in front of her, feeling emotional inside, and vaguely recalled the scene when she first came to the Youth League Institute.

They were young and ignorant at that time, and were overwhelmed by the heavy farm work.

Now, everyone's eyes are filled with confidence and expectation. She raised her glass and said, "Thank you all for your care over the past few years. Although life has been hard, when I think back, these are all precious memories.

Come, let’s celebrate our future!”

The wine tastes spicy, but warms the stomach.

Jiang Yan sat next to Shen Xiaoxia and put some fish belly meat into her bowl. "Eat something to fill your stomach."

Shen Xiaoxia smiled back at Jiang Yan and put a piece of braised pork into Jiang Yan's bowl. "You too!"

Hu Shixuan raised his glass and echoed Shen Xiaoxia's words, "Come, let's toast to our future! Whether in the north or the south, we must make a name for ourselves!"

After thinking for a moment, he continued, "I heard that where my university is located, there are fresh fruits all year round. Once I settle down, I will send you some local specialties!"

His voice was filled with excitement, yet also concealed a subtle sense of loss.

Although we said we were going to have a happy meal, the atmosphere at the table eventually became subtle, with sighs mixed in with the cheerful laughter and conversation.

He Tingyuan looked out the window at the night and said softly, "I always looked forward to leaving here, but now that I'm really leaving, I feel a little reluctant."

"That's right!" Xie Yunheng took a sip of wine. "I'm leaving so suddenly. I really don't want to let you go!"

Shen Xiaoxia, Han Zhuxin and Zhao Lingling's eyes became moist when they thought of the past.

At that time, everyone supported each other in the difficult environment and made the bitter days sweet.

As the night deepened, the flames of the kerosene lamps flickered, stretching everyone's shadows very long.

He Tingyuan poured more wine and said with a smile, "Let's play a game and talk about what we want to do after graduating from college!"

"I want to be a journalist!" Zhao Fan's eyes lit up. "To record the changes of this era and tell those touching stories to more people."

Zhao Lingling tilted her head and thought for a moment, "I still want to be a teacher. Teaching and educating is one aspect, but the most important thing is that being a teacher gives me winter and summer vacations, lots of time off. I really like that."

Everyone laughed when she said this!

When it was Hu Shixuan's turn, he looked at everyone and said, "I want to study agriculture and research how to make the land grow more food so that everyone can have enough to eat."

Shen Xiaoxia looked at the wine glass in her hand, the flames flickering in the wine, and said, "I want to travel around and enjoy the beautiful scenery."

Jiang Yan, standing beside him, immediately expressed his determination, "Then I'll go with you, and we'll travel the world together!"

Han Zhuxin met everyone's gazes and smiled, "I want to make a lot of money, and then travel around like Xia Xia!"

Shen Xiaoxia immediately came up and asked, "Then can you pay for us when you go?"

Han Zhuxin responded generously, "Okay!"

When Zhao Lingling heard this, she immediately raised her hands and shouted, "Me, me, me, and me, I want one too!"

Han Zhuxin also nodded in agreement, "How can we leave you out!"

It would be a blessing if their group had not yet separated at that time!

Xie Yunheng slammed the table and made his final summary speech, "Alright! Then I wish all our dreams can come true!"

“May all our dreams come true…”

“May all our dreams come true!”

……

Moonlight streamed in through the window, blending with the light of the kerosene lamp.

Everyone sat together, talking about interesting things in the past and their aspirations for the future, as if time had stopped.

Late at night, after cleaning up the dishes, everyone went back to their rooms to pack their luggage, canvas bags, enamel pots, luggage bags, each of which bore the marks of time.

The train tickets were bought in advance. Considering that He Tingyuan and Han Zhuxin would need their bicycles later, they were also sent to He Tingyuan's home along with some of their luggage. They would pick them up after arriving and travel light.

The next morning, before daybreak, everyone packed their bags and prepared to set off. Jiang Yan also came to the Youth League Institute early and set off with everyone.

The cool morning breeze blew in Shen Xiaoxia's face. She looked at the familiar yard. Every corner showed traces of their lives.

"Let's go!" He Tingyuan's voice broke the silence, "Take the memories of this place with you and embrace our new life!"

For the journey to the county town, we hired the ox cart of Uncle Li from the village and asked him to help deliver the car to the county town.

The group walked along the winding path, and the sky in the east gradually turned pale.

Shen Xiaoxia looked back and saw the outline of the village looming in the morning mist.

She knew that this special period of time would always remain deep in their memories and become a precious treasure in their lives.

After arriving at the county town, everyone went to a state-owned restaurant for breakfast and packed some meat buns to eat on the road.

After breakfast, everyone did not stay in the county town and took a bus to the city.

Although we set off on the same day, the train departure times were different. When we parted, we said goodbye to each other in the waiting hall.

Hu Shixuan's train was the first to depart. He entered the station and stuffed handfuls of candy into everyone's hands, saying with a smile, "Eat them on the way, to keep you sweet!"

"Take care of yourself!"

"goodbye!"

“Remember to write a letter!”

When Zhao Fan and Zhao Lingling entered the station, Shen Xiaoxia and Han Zhuxin watched their backs gradually moving away, their vision blurred by tears.

Although I am reluctant, I know that this is not the end, but a new beginning.

On the road of life, they will eventually shine in their respective fields, and the friendship forged during their years as educated youth will always warm each other's hearts.

The morning sun hangs high in the sky, casting golden rays of light.

Shen Xiaoxia, Jiang Yan, Han Zhuxin, He Tingyuan, and Xie Yunheng also turned around and boarded the train to Beijing.

Ahead are unknown challenges and opportunities.

Behind us are the memories of youth that will never fade.

And in the long river of time, those days and nights spent together will turn into stars, illuminating their way forward.