Chapter 18

"Since the weather is getting cold, students should pay attention to keeping warm. The school has decided to move the one and a half days of rest at the end of the month to today, so that students who live far away can go home to get some clothes and bedding. Therefore, after the morning classes, everyone can go home!"

The sudden decision from the school made the three teaching buildings boil with excitement. Countless students, who had been stifled, were now excitedly packing their books and chatting merrily with their friends.

"Hey, Lin Mu, are you going home later?" Wei Yun, the pretty girl in front of him, suddenly turned around and asked.

Lin Mu thought for a moment and nodded: "Yeah, I'll go home. It's been a long time since I last went back, so I'll go and see!"

Wei Yun let out an "Oh," and her mood instantly dropped. She lived in town and had originally thought that since Lin Mu hadn't gone home for the past two months, she could take this opportunity to go out with him. She didn't expect this result.

Lin Mu, reminded by her, immediately packed his things and left the campus together.

First, he returned to his residence, greeted Su Taohua, and picked up his computer to carry on his back. Although he was only going home for one day and there was no internet, he still downloaded some animated shows that his younger siblings liked.

At this time, the countryside hadn't yet connected to cable TV. In Lin Mu's memory, the two little ones at home really liked watching "Tom and Jerry."

Then, Lin Mu bought two sets of winter clothes and shoes for the elderly, four sets of more lively clothes and shoes, and after some thought, he also bought some strawberries and cherries. Passing by a candy store, he bought a large bag of milk candies.

He casually stuffed gloves and a hat into his clothes and picked up a picture book of "Nezha's Rampage in the Sea." "The Investiture of the Gods" existed in this world, and as for "Journey to the West," Lin Mu planned to write it himself one day and then give it to them.

On his back was a large backpack, a single-shoulder computer bag, and in his hands were three large bags of cherries, strawberries, and milk candies. The documents were already in the computer bag, saving him some effort.

This load weighed about 20 to 30 pounds. If it weren't for the fact that Lin Mu had been exercising regularly, he wouldn't have been able to carry it.

A three-wheeled motorcycle stopped by the roadside to pick up passengers. After a brief chat, Lin Mu saw that there were only two girls on it, so he paid for two people and got on.

The two girls were students from the same high school. Although Lin Mu had some fame, not everyone could match his name to his face. They didn't recognize him.

Seeing Lin Mu loading his bags onto the vehicle, they helped him and then looked at him, taking the strawberries he offered in thanks and began to chat quietly, occasionally nudging each other and giggling.

Lin Mu smiled at them but didn't say anything.

He took this small vehicle to the town's bus station. From there, he would take a bus back to his village.

After about ten minutes, they arrived at the bus station. Lin Mu got off first and hung the things from the vehicle on himself one by one.

"Hey, classmate, what's your name? Which class are you in for the third year of high school?" The more daring girl suddenly asked as Lin Mu was about to leave.

Lin Mu was about to answer when his shoulder was suddenly patted heavily, and a clear girl's laugh rang in his ear.

"I thought you weren't going home again, but you bought so many good things! Your little brother and sister will be happy!"

Lin Mu's heart skipped a beat. He was very familiar with this girl's voice and couldn't help but turn around.

Shen Bingjiao's face turned red when she saw Lin Mu looking at her, but she still glanced at the two girls who had been sitting with Lin Mu, then lowered her head and helped him pick up two bags of fruit.

The two girls, seeing that Lin Mu wasn't talking to them anymore, huffed and walked towards a car.

After that night, when Shen Bingjiao broke up with Lin Mu and said they wouldn't see each other after the college entrance exam, except for a brief chat one noon, Lin Mu hadn't seen her again.

After so long without seeing her, she seemed to have become... much more outgoing?

After breaking up with him, she became... more outgoing?

Lin Mu shook his head, driving away the bitter feeling in his heart and regaining his calm. During this time, he had been writing, reading, and with his past experiences, his calm demeanor had long been cultivated.

They were on the same bus, but Lin Mu's home was closer, so he would get off a few stops earlier.

On the bus, Shen Bingjiao's two roommates were very happy to see Lin Mu. They were all former junior high school classmates and were very familiar with him.

So, Lin Mu sat in the seat behind Shen Bingjiao, by the window, and let the two girls carry the three retail bags. He watched them eat some and chatted idly with them.

Shen Bingjiao just turned her head and quietly watched them chat, occasionally looking at Lin Mu, suddenly feeling a bit of unfamiliarity.

Over the past two months, Lin Mu's demeanor had changed greatly. His formerly restless nature had gradually become calm.

Combined with his regular exercise, he now had a calm and unforgettable presence.

The two girls curiously discussed the computer on Lin Mu's back and occasionally asked about his recent novel writing and earnings. Lin Mu smiled and responded, feeling a long-lost sense of ease despite the slight depression from Shen Bingjiao's mood.

No longer worrying about living expenses, no longer thinking about earning fame or planning his future, just chatting casually with friends, this feeling made him very comfortable.

"You... how have you been recently?" Shen Bingjiao finally asked.

The two girls had already asked this question earlier, but Lin Mu understood that what she wanted to know was different from theirs.

Thinking about this, his mood suddenly brightened. Lin Mu nodded and smiled: "Everything is fine, everything is on track. How about you?"

Shen Bingjiao also nodded: "Yeah! My grades have improved a lot. I've saved all the things you've written and will read them during the summer vacation next year..."

They looked at each other, understanding each other, and couldn't help but smile.

The one and a half hours passed quickly in their chat.

"See you later, have a safe trip..."

Lin Mu picked up all his things, nodded to the people on the bus, and continued walking after the bus drove away.

Here, it was the street outside the village, with a few scattered shops and some vegetable stalls on the roadside.

Lin Mu, carrying and holding his bags, naturally caught their attention.

"Hey, look, that seems to be the eldest son of the Lin family, but he seems a bit taller and doesn't look quite the same..." In a small store selling daily necessities, the shop owner suddenly pointed at Lin Mu and said to the neighbors around her.

"It does look like him. Hey, it's him, Lin Mu that kid!"

Although his demeanor had changed, it had only been three months since he left home. A few familiar villagers quickly recognized him.

At the street corner, an old man selling vegetables was about to give change to a customer when he looked up and saw Lin Mu, suddenly stunned.

"Ah... Xiao Mu?"

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