bookrandom Chapter 234 Xiaoting and Dongzhe Receive a Temporary Mission
Chapter 234 Xiaoting and Dongzhe Receive a Temporary Mission
On the campus of Tongji University.
Zhuang Tunan had already made plans with Zhang Wanshu to go home together during the holidays, and he was looking forward to going home soon to reunite with his parents and sister.
But just then, he was suddenly called to the meeting room by Teacher Ruan, along with senior students and many other classmates.
Upon entering the conference room, Zhuang Tunan learned of the important mission: to conduct surveying in Yunyao Ancient City.
This is not just a simple surveying and drawing task, but also carries the important responsibility of protecting the ancient city and exploring a harmonious coexistence model between urban development and the ancient city.
The thought of contributing to the protection of historical and cultural heritage filled Zhuang Tunan with enthusiasm, and he, Zhang Wanshu, and Li Jia signed up without hesitation.
To complete this mission, a bicycle and a camera are essential tools.
Zhuang Tunan originally planned to go home during the holiday, but the department suddenly offered such a good practical opportunity that he had to go. Moreover, Zhang Wanshu was also going, and Xiaoting and Dongzhe didn't need the bicycles at home since they were on holiday. He had to tell his parents that he wasn't going home so they wouldn't worry, and also ask about the bicycles and camera.
Zhuang Tunan stood in the corridor on the first floor of the dormitory, holding a phone. He then dialed the number of the convenience store in the alley.
A few ringing tones came from the other end of the phone.
"Beep beep..."
"Hello!" A familiar voice came from the receiver; it was Aunt Li.
"Aunt Li, I am Tu Nan."
"Tu Nan, are you looking for your mother?" Aunt Li immediately guessed his purpose.
"Yep!"
"I'll go get someone for you right away, I'll hang up now!" Aunt Li hung up the phone in a hurry, and then the busy tone came from the other end.
Zhuang Tunan waited in place for less than five minutes when the phone rang. Zhuang Tunan quickly answered the phone.
"Hey! Tu Nan, are you on vacation? Are you coming back soon?"
Zhuang Tunan then briefly explained the ins and outs of the matter.
"Mom, our department leaders have selected some high-achieving students to go to Yunyao Ancient City for surveying. They need bicycles and cameras. My dad should be on vacation, right? Could he help bring them over?"
Huang Ling raised her eyebrows slightly as she listened to her son's words. "Your dad enrolled in a correspondence college program and went to take the exam today. He's not home. The exam will last for two days. Can you have him send it to you the day after tomorrow? Pengfei has also returned to your province. He can't leave home right now."
Although Zhuang Tunan felt a little disappointed, he still said sensibly, "Mom, that's alright. I just wanted to let you know I was going out so you and Dad wouldn't worry."
After hanging up the phone, Huang Ling told Song Ying and Engineer Lin about Tu Nan's need for a bicycle and a camera.
At that moment, Xiaoting and Dongzhe were watching TV in their room. A TV drama was playing, and they overheard the adults talking. They looked at each other and nodded knowingly.
Xiaoting stood up and walked into the yard.
"Mom, Lin Dongzhe and I are going to deliver a bicycle and a camera to my brother. We'll be riding in Uncle Qian's bus."
Huang Ling hesitated, after all, her two children were still young, and she was really worried about them going on a long trip alone.
But thinking that with Xiao Qian's car coming and going, and with him watching over them, the two children should be fine.
So, she discussed it with Song Ying and Lin Gong, and after weighing the options, they all agreed.
The matter was settled.
The next morning, Huang Ling handed the luggage she had prepared in advance to Xiao Ting.
As Huang Ling gave her instructions, she carefully straightened Xiao Ting's collar. "Xiao Ting, when you go to Shanghai with your Uncle Qian, don't wander off. Stay close to Dong Zhe, okay?"
Song Ying quickly came over and gave her instructions. "Dongzhe, you can't take Xiaoting anywhere. After you drop off the car, go meet up with your Uncle Qian as soon as possible, and come back quickly. Xiaoting is in your care. Here's some food I prepared for you two on the way. Take it; this includes some for your Uncle Qian." As she spoke, Song Ying handed Dongzhe a net bag full of food.
Dongzhe took the apple and the box of pastries, patted his chest, and said, "I know, Mom. Aunt Huang, don't worry, I'll definitely take Xiaoting out safely and bring her back!"
Huang Ling rode Xiao Ting's bicycle, while Xiao Ting and Dong Zhe each rode a bicycle, heading towards the bus station.
After discussing it yesterday, Huang Ling called Qian Jintong at the convenience store and the bus station to make arrangements.
Before setting off, Huang Ling went to the convenience store and called Tu Nan.
After the call connected, Huang Ling said, "Tu Nan, Xiao Ting and Dong Zhe will be taking Qian Jin's car to deliver your bicycle and camera. Wait for them at the Shanghai Bus Station. Don't wander off. Take care of them as soon as they arrive." Tu Nan's reply came from the other end of the phone. Huang Ling gave him a few more instructions before hanging up with peace of mind.
Upon arriving at the bus station, Huang Ling led Xiao Ting and Dong Zhe to find Qian Jin.
Qian Jin was standing by the bus when he saw Huang Ling and the others coming over, and he immediately went to greet them warmly.
They weren't very close at first, but because of Pengfei, Hualin, and Xiangdong, they gradually became more familiar with each other. During holidays, Qian Jin would bring some gifts to Zhuang Chaoying's house, and Huang Ling would always prepare a large table of dishes to warmly welcome him.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. Xiaoting and Dongzhe are coming with me. I'll make sure they're safely taken out and brought back. Don't worry."
Huang Ling smiled and nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Xiao Qian, thank you. Come over to my house in a couple of days when you have some time off, and I'll cook you something delicious."
Qian Jin laughed heartily, revealing a set of bright white teeth. "That's great, I love your cooking, sister-in-law."
Huang Ling turned around again, took Xiaoting and Dongzhe's hands, and instructed them, "Xiaoting, listen to Dongzhe and don't run around; Dongzhe, take good care of your sister, find your brother Tunan when you get there, and come back as soon as you're done."
The two children nodded obediently, and Huang Ling then hurriedly rode her bicycle to the cotton mill.
At this moment, Xiaoting and Dongzhe had already boarded the bus from Suzhou to Shanghai, and they were lucky enough to sit in the two seats next to the driver's seat.
As soon as the car started, Dongzhe, the chatterbox, started talking non-stop with Uncle Qian, chatting about everything under the sun.
Qian Jin would occasionally respond with a few words, and Dong Zhe would make him laugh out loud.
Xiaoting sat quietly to the side, listening to their conversation, occasionally chiming in with a word or two.
After a while, she took a pastry out of the box and handed it to him. "Uncle Qian, have a snack, it's quite delicious. Did you have breakfast?"
Qian Jin freed one hand, quickly took the pastry, kept his eyes fixed on the road ahead, firmly gripped the steering wheel, and then stuffed the pastry into his mouth.
"Breakfast is very important, you definitely have to eat it, otherwise you'll be on the road the whole time and won't have time to eat. Pengfei has gone back to your province, leaving only you two little devils, we're one less person to do our mischief!"
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