Age: Passionate youth, starting from graduation assignment

Chapter 102
"It's not sprained."

Xu Jichang asked Chu Shanshan in his arms.

"No...not sprained."

Chu Shanshan shook her head quickly.

Lying in the arms of a man for the first time, she felt a little flustered.

"It's fine if you don't have a sprain, and you still have a business trip to go."

After Xu Jichang finished speaking, he let go of Chu Shanshan.

"Well... Thank you, Chief Xu, for your concern."

After Chu Shanshan left his embrace, the blush on her face still remained, and she pursed her lips tightly out of nervousness, worried that others would notice her abnormality.

In order to cover it up, she even tidied up the folds on her clothes.

After a while, the two walked out of the passenger terminal, and Xu Jichang pointed to the train station in front of him: "Come in and buy tickets with me."

In fact, it is enough for him to buy tickets by himself. The main reason is that it is more reassuring to bring the girl with him when he is away from home, and it is a place like the train station where there are many schools of thought.

Chu Shanshan turned around, looked in the direction of his finger, and saw crowds of people in front of the train station in the distance, mainly cadres on business trips carrying briefcases, some sent-down youths carrying luggage, and veterans with crew cuts and military uniforms without collar badges.

In this era, ordinary people have the opportunity to take the train, mainly in the following situations.

Gray blue and army green, these two colors constitute the main colors of the train station in the morning of early autumn.

"A lot of people..."

Chu Shanshan said in a weak voice, having never seen such a crowd of people.

"Follow up later, don't get squeezed out."

After Xu Jichang finished speaking, he took Chu Shanshan's hand and led her all the way forward.

It was the first time that Chu Shanshan was held by a man, she trembled slightly, but she followed Xu Jichang quickly and entered the station area together with Xu Jichang.

At this time, the advantage of Xu Jichang's tall stature appeared. With him opening the way here, Chu Shanshan was not crowded even if there were crowds of people ahead.

After Xu Jichang's death, Chu Shanshan blushed from beginning to end, feeling a sense of security in her heart because of Xu Jichang.

Originally, she was held by Xu Jichang's hand, and her whole body was still a little tense. Only then did she gradually relax, and a warm feeling grew in her heart unknowingly.

After taking Chu Shanshan into the ticket hall, Xu Jichang took out the letter of introduction and money, and lined up at the ticket sales place.

These days, the ticket office of the train station is still open at the counter, instead of opening a window like later generations.

When it was their turn, Xu Jichang sent out two letters of introduction: "Two train tickets to the capital, departing this afternoon, if there is a sleeper berth, please buy a sleeper berth."

Right now it is not easy to buy a train ticket, and it is even more difficult to get a sleeper berth. To be honest, Xu Jichang is not very sure that he will be able to buy a sleeper berth ticket.

Behind the old and cracked wooden counter, the conductor took a look at the letter of introduction: "Oh? A provincial enterprise."

"Yes, it is a provincial enterprise and the backbone of the national fertilizer industry."

Xu Jichang hastily agreed.

"Well, I've booked two berths for you, 36.8 yuan."

The conductor, who didn't raise his head when facing others, raised his face after hearing Xu Jichang's answer, and a friendly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

In this era of food shortage, the chemical fertilizer industry is the top priority of the country, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the strategic core of industrial development.

The current social atmosphere is to respect people who work in important strategic units of the country.

"okay."

After Xu Jichang got a satisfactory answer, he took out several banknotes and handed them to the conductor, and took the paper ticket from her.

The sleeper is good, with a sleeper ticket, you don't have to stay in the seat for three days and two nights all the way to the capital.

Xu Jichang said happily in his heart, knowing that he had enjoyed the benefits of the unit attribute today.

When he looked at the ticket in his hand, he found that the two berths were still connected.

This is even more perfect, the positions are next to each other, and the two can take care of each other.

After reading the train number and car number, he took out one of them and handed it to Chu Shanshan: "Here, put it away."

Chu Shanshan took the ticket and looked at the one in Xu Jichang's hand, feeling a lot more at ease.

It was the first time to go to a big city, but to the capital. While Chu Shanshan was happy, she was also a little scared.But as long as she is with Xu Jichang, she will feel particularly safe, and all the fear in her heart will disappear.

Because Chu Shanshan felt that the man in front of her could protect herself no matter what the situation was.

"Very good, the tickets are connected together."

Xu Jichang collected the train ticket and said to Chu Shanshan, "And it's still the afternoon train, let's go out for a couple of laps together as planned in the car."

"Well... let's go out and have a look."

Chu Shanshan smiled slightly and responded.

In fact, she would rather stay in the train station.

Firstly, it was very hot and crowded in the train station, so she could stay warmer in thin clothes.Secondly, there is a sick mother in her family. Even if she is taken over by her sister to support her, she still has to share part of the medical expenses every month.

But Xu Jichang suggested going out to play, as long as Xu Jichang spoke, she was unwilling to disobey.

What Chu Shanshan didn't expect was that Xu Jichang had already seen her difficulties, but he just kept his expressions on the surface.

When leaving the station, Xu Jichang still opened the way, and Chu Shanshan took his hand and stuck closely behind him so as not to be bumped and scattered by the oncoming crowd.

Unlike later generations of high-speed rail stations that were often located in development zones, all the train stations in this year are located in the most prosperous areas of the city center.

And since they are all state-run stores, there is no need to worry about being ripped off when shopping near the station, otherwise Xu Jichang would not have thought about taking Chu Shanshan out to play.

After leaving the station, Xu Jichang first led her to a state-owned clothing store.

After entering the store, Chu Shanshan's eyes lit up at first when she saw the dazzling array of clothes and autumn and winter skirts, but she quickly looked away.

The clothes here are too expensive for her.She buys fabrics and tailors her current clothes at home, and she has no money to buy ready-made clothes outside.

Xu Jichang saw Chu Shanshan's expression in his eyes, and directly picked a white autumn and winter thickened windbreaker for her.

With a waist of one foot nine and a height of 170, according to Xu Jichang's visual inspection, it should fit Chu Shanshan's figure.

"Try it on."

After asking the female salesperson to bring the clothes to Chu Shanshan, Xu Jichang said to her, "If it suits you, buy this one."

"No no, I..."

Chu Shanshan shook her head hurriedly.

This dress is very high-end at first glance, where can she afford it.

Besides, Xu Jichang has already helped her so much, how could she let Xu Jichang spend money on her.

"I buy for you."

Xu Jichang said lightly, "I'm the section chief, and I'll take you on a business trip. If you continue to dress so thinly, it will appear that I don't care about my subordinates."

"Ah, Chief Xu, but this dress is too..."

Chu Shanshan was still at a loss and did not dare to accept Xu Jichang's kindness.

At this time, the female salesperson said with a smile: "This lesbian, your partner loves you so much, and has such a good eye. The clothes you picked are very suitable for you, so don't refuse."

ah?Did she misunderstand herself and Xu Jichang as being in a relationship?
Chu Shanshan was a little unresponsive, her face flushed, and she looked at Xu Jichang.

Xu Jichang nodded generously, not seeing anything.

Seeing this situation, Chu Shanshan felt even more turbulent inside, with an indescribable feeling.

"Then...then let me try."

After some hesitation, Chu Shanshan took the thick windbreaker, put it on, and fastened the buttons.

This dress is incredible, and the female salesperson next to her immediately exclaimed in a low voice: "It's so temperamental, it's almost like walking out of a painting."

Chu Shanshan was a little embarrassed by the praise, she turned around and looked in the mirror.

Well, after looking in the mirror, she was sure that this suit really suited her, no matter the size or the color scheme.

After Chu Shanshan died, Xu Jichang also felt that this outfit fit her temperament very well.

In Xu Jichang's eyes, after Chu Shanshan put on this white slim-fitting windbreaker, she looked more agile, like a fairy descending from the world.

Even the female salespersons in the store cast their eyes on Chu Shanshan, commenting that this girl looks really good in a white windbreaker, and her figure and temperament are all set off at once. I have never seen such a beautiful person.

The clerks in the state-owned stores are not under the pressure of business, and there is no need to praise people in order to please customers. If they say they look good, they are really good-looking.

That's it.

"Comrade salesperson, how much is this?"

Xu Jichang asked the female salesperson.

"A total of seven yuan and sixty cents, a seven-foot cloth ticket."

"Okay, here you go, make it clear."

Xu Jichang paid the money quickly, and by the time Chu Shanshan realized it, he had already taken the money the salesperson asked for.

After walking out of the store wearing a white windbreaker, Chu Shanshan felt extremely warm, comfortable, and light all over her body, and she was also very embarrassed: "Mr. Xu, thank you for your kindness...I will pay you back when I come back from the business trip."

"Don't worry, let's talk about it when I am in a hurry to use the money."

Xu Jichang said unhurriedly.

"Um……"

Chu Shanshan bit her lip lightly, as if something was floating in her beautiful eyes.

At this moment, Chu Shanshan felt that Xu Jichang was like a stove in winter, and she was that cold little girl who was unconsciously getting closer to him...

After shopping for clothes, Xu Jichang took Chu Shanshan to dinner, and they brought a bowl of beef noodles.

After the noodles were served, Chu Shanshan ate them very carefully, for fear of getting her clothes dirty.

In her heart, this dress, like the gardenia flowers that Xu Jichang gave her that day, already has a special meaning, and it must not be stained at all.

After leaving the state-run noodle restaurant, Xu Jichang took Chu Shanshan's hand, walked around the train station twice, and bought her two beautiful hairpins.

When the final stop was approaching, Chu Shanshan insisted on buying him a scarf, saying that he would wear it warmly when the weather cooled down.

Xu Jichang smiled and agreed, accepting a black scarf she carefully selected.

If you don't accept Chu Shanshan's kindness at this time, it will hurt her self-esteem instead.

After buying the scarves, the two entered the train station, sat in the waiting hall and waited for a while before checking tickets to board the train.

There are a lot of passengers on this train, but they basically take hard seats, and there are still very few people who are eligible to take sleeper berths.

So when Xu Jichang bought a sleeper ticket, he felt that his unit level played a role.

After entering the sleeper car, Xu Jichang put away his luggage first, and then stuffed Chu Shanshan's luggage on the shelf.

Xu Jichang slept on the upper bunk, and Chu Shanshan slept on the opposite side of Xu Jichang.

The other berths were also occupied.But when the train arrived on the second night, they all got off one after another, and for a while the neighborhood became the world of Xu Jichang and Chu Shanshan.

Chu Shanshan has always been quiet and quiet, she was too embarrassed to talk to Xu Jichang when other people were present.

She was tossing and turning on the sleeper all the time, just like when she was eating at Xu Jichang's house that day, thinking about how to repay his kindness.

Xu Jichang didn't look for Chu Shanshan either, he just planned in his mind what to do after entering Beijing.

It wasn't until the other passengers got out of the car that the conversations between the two started to increase.And after Xu Jichang's guidance, Chu Shanshan also gradually opened up the chatterbox.

After this chat, Xu Jichang once again realized that Chu Shanshan is really a piece of white paper that has never been stained with dust, and she still doesn't understand many things.

But it's no wonder, she lives with her sick mother all year round, and no one guides her, how could she know too much.

So Xu Jichang introduced some basic knowledge to her, such as the difference between the status of a cadre and the status of a worker, and what is the length of service and so on.

"So Section Chief Xu, you are a cadre now, right?"

After listening to Xu Jichang's introduction, Chu Shanshan asked in a clear voice like an oriole.

"Yes, but the chief of the section is still a grassroots cadre. If you go up to the deputy director, you belong to the middle."

Xu Jichang replied realistically, neither pretending to be modest nor exaggerating.

Hearing what he said, Chu Shanshan smiled sweetly,
"But in my heart, you are much better than those big cadres in the factory."

"Some of those big cadres have also heard about my being replaced, but no one cares about it. Only you are willing to uphold justice for me."

Facing Chu Shanshan's sincere praise, Xu Jichang took a deep breath: "Justice is in the hearts of the people. No matter what era you are in, someone has to pick up people's hearts."

Ok……

After hearing Xu Jichang's words, Chu Shanshan felt something stirred in her heart.

In addition to agreeing with this sentence itself, Chu Shanshan also felt full of admiration for Xu Jichang in her heart, and she couldn't move her eyes away from him.

Chu Shanshan can never forget, when she was most desperate, who brought her a spark of hope and saved her from a life lacking in light.

After having Xu Jichang, she felt that her originally cold world gradually began to have light and warmth.

Normally, even just thinking of Xu Jichang's name would ignite a little joy in her heart.

Is this... what others call liking?
Chu Shanshan thought in her heart.

She had never liked anyone before, and no one taught her what it means to like.

She only knew that now she just wanted to stay by Xu Jichang's side, and if she left Xu Jichang, she would be lost, returning to the coldness of the past, and when she got close to him, her heart would slowly heat up, warm and comfortable.

……

At this moment, on the sleeper opposite Chu Shanshan, Xu Jichang felt a little stiff after the conversation ended, so he went down the ladder and sat by the window to watch the scenery outside.

It was the dead of night, and the interior and exterior of the carriage were unusually quiet, except for the vast fields and mountains outside the window, there was only the sky full of brilliant stars.

What a beautiful starry sky, in this age without light pollution, just looking at the stars in the sky for a while can restore peace to one's heart.

Xu Jichang looked at it, unconsciously immersed in it.

After a while, there was movement behind Xu Jichang. It turned out that Chu Shanshan also wanted to come down to do some activities.

But she had never taken a train before, and her movements when going down the escalator seemed very jerky, and she almost stepped on the empty space once.

Xu Ji was a little worried about the situation, so he stood up, thinking that if Chu Shanshan stepped on the air, he could take care of her and avoid accidents.

As a result, by coincidence, when Chu Shanshan went down to the middle bunk, an accident happened.

"oops……"

I saw her step on the air, and her whole body fell uncontrollably.

"Don't be afraid."

Fortunately, Xu Jichang was well prepared, he stretched out his hands to support Chu Shanshan's slender waist, and hugged her firmly.

(End of this chapter)