Now that they were engaged, Gu Xiaoxia had gradually begun getting used to the idea of becoming family with Li Long. That was why his opinion mattered more to her.
As for her father, Gu Xiaoxia believed that if she decided to go, he would only support her. Although he was disheartened and had no intention of leaving the production team, he supported her leaving the countryside for a wider world.
"The notice from the Education Bureau gives me three days to hand over my work and get ready, then report this Thursday," Gu Xiaoxia said. "The school also told me that since we've finished the lessons and the exams are this week, I don't have to keep taking the class. Someone will replace me.
"A teacher I know told me that the Education Bureau has no vacant housing. People seconded there like me aren't assigned dorm rooms, so I need to find somewhere to live."
That was what troubled Gu Xiaoxia most.
"But the school leaders also said they'd keep my dorm room for me," Gu Xiaoxia continued. "If I can't find somewhere to stay in the County Seat, I'll stay at the school and get up early to go to work every day... Five kilometers isn't that far."
"No need, no need." Li Long smiled when he heard that. "I'll take care of somewhere to live... Say, does that mean you're free this afternoon?"
"Yes," Gu Xiaoxia said. "I'm free now. I can start packing."
"Then let's go to the County Seat now. We'll have a meal first, then I'll arrange somewhere for you to stay."
"You? Arrange somewhere to stay?" Gu Xiaoxia was a little surprised.
"If you're free this afternoon, let's get going and have something to eat." Li Long smiled. "We'll leave these watermelons here...