Chapter 374: Parting is imminent (1:

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The next day, there was a knock on the door before dawn.

Both Nian lie and ning Qing were jolted awake. The old master's aged voice came from outside.

Brother, little girl, are you awake?

Ning Qing was still in a daze. Nian Jin cleared his throat and said, grandfather, you're awake.

Quickly get up, eat early and get on your way, so you don't have to waste more time.

Alright, he said.

The old man's hunched figure flitted past the window. Nian Jue shook his head and looked at the woman beside him, still in a daze.

Wake up, ning Qing. He found it funny and called her.

After five seconds, the woman yawned.

Nian lie got out of bed and brushed the creases off his clothes. I'll go out first. You can come out after you've cleaned up.

: Oh: : ning Qing replied.

Nian lie went out. A cold wind blew past him, and his muddled mind instantly cleared up.

The kitchen was lit up, and her mother-in-law and grandfather were busy making breakfast. On the bench by the door, there was a clean shirt and long pants, dark red long sleeves and black pants.

The old man, who was setting up the fire, noticed him and said, my wife and I bought those clothes a long time ago. We haven't worn them before. They're new. We said that we'll wear them when our son gets married, but it didn't happen. We won't have the chance to wear them in the future. I'll give them to you two.

Nian lie's brows were tightly knitted together. Ning Qing heard this as soon as she came out and rejected him without hesitation. no, this is yours and mother-in-law's. You can keep it as a memento. We can't take it.

The old man narrowed his eyes. girl, do you know how far you have to walk if you go out now? There's everything in the forest. Your skin is so soft and tender. Even if you don't feel bad when you knock it, Grandpa will feel bad.

Ning Qing didn't understand. what does this have to do with whether I wear this or not?

It's fine.

The old man's face darkened.

But if you don't want it, it means that you're disdainful of your mother-in-law's and my kind intentions.

Ning Qing was about to argue when Nian lie grabbed her wrist and shook his head at her.

Forget it.

The two of them went back to their room to change. When they came out, they were like two different people.

Looking at the two of them, who seemed to be extraordinary with just a little bit of clothing, the old man knew that they were both of high status.

He didn't say anything. He just smiled. yes, it's nice!

The mother-in-law also laughed and babbled, probably saying that it fit and looked good.

Nian lie and ning Qing looked at each other, but they did not say anything.

After that, the four of them had their last breakfast. Grandpa found a black backpack from Nian lie's cabinet and helped him pack his things. They stuffed dry food, water, ointment, and an insect repellent sachet into the bag.

Ning Qing didn't take anything with her. She stood a little dumbly on the side and watched the two of them clean up.

The sky was dusky, and the sun rose.

With the elderly man's done, everything was packed.

The few of them did not speak. The old man glanced at his mother-in-law beside him and she entered the room.

When he came out again, he was holding an object in his hand.

It was a red velvet box. It looked new and well-protected.

Come closer, you two, said grandfather with a smile.

The two of them did as they were told.

He added, we've been here for so long, and we don't have anything to give you two. This is a gift from me to your mother-in-law when I got married. It's useless in the mountains now, so I'm giving it to you two as a memento.

Grandpa, this won't do. This time, Nian lie wasn't willing to accept it.

The old man's face turned serious. He took the box and was about to stuff it into his hands. what can't I do? Take it!

Ning Qing's eyes were red. it's not like we won't come back to see you in the future, she said. what do you mean by giving us everything?