Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Chapter 355 Choice (2)

Mr. Shen's pupils contracted slightly, feeling both gratified that his daughter was being valued and resentful that his "cabbage" had been targeted so early.

But Sui Zhichao's honest gaze forced him to admit that the kid was indeed quite sincere.

"Well, I see!"

Mr. Shen picked up his celadon teacup and took a sip, then suddenly changed the subject.

Do you have any plans or goals for your future?

Upon hearing this, Sui Zhichao subconsciously clenched his clothes, feeling the rough texture on his fingertips.

"I don't have any particularly long-term plans."

"If nothing unexpected happens, I will work in Saihanba in the future!"

The teacup in Mr. Shen's hand gently landed on the sandalwood saucer.

"Have you never thought about finding another place to work?"

The breeze outside the window suddenly became violent, lifting the curtains and then slamming them down again.

"Actually, when I first arrived in Bashang, I did consider changing jobs."

"After staying in Bashang for a while, my desire to leave faded a lot."

"Now, the development of the forest farm is on the right track."

"This is precisely the time when manpower is needed, so I currently have no intention of leaving the forest farm."

"As for the future, I haven't thought that far ahead yet."

"What if I ask you to leave Saihanba now for Mengyin's sake?"

These words exploded like a bombshell in the quiet study.

Sui Zhichao's ears were ringing from Shen's father's words.

The images of Saihanba's forests and Mengyin's smiling face alternated before my eyes.

Leaving means he will betray the oath he made with his comrades, and like Yan Xiangli and Wu Yansheng before him, he will become a deserter.

If they don't leave, the obstruction from Mengyin's parents is like an insurmountable mountain, crushing their future to dust.

"Leave Saihanba for Mengyin's sake?"

Sui Zhichao's Adam's apple bobbed, and he was momentarily speechless.

"Uncle, I will not choose to leave Saihanba."

"If I could, I would choose to fight alongside Mengyin in Saihanba!"

"If it's not possible, then let's just say that Mengyin and I are destined to be apart!"

After a long internal struggle, Sui Zhichao finally made his choice.

After saying this, Sui Zhichao felt a wave of weakness wash over him and slumped into his chair.

God knows how much effort he put into saying that.

If it were when he first arrived in Saihanba, he would have chosen to leave without hesitation.

Now, he will choose to stay in Saihanba.

It wasn't because he didn't love Shen Mengyin deeply enough.

It's not that he's reluctant to leave, but rather that he's unwilling to leave the place where he once fought so hard.

There lies his unfinished mission and his unfinished work.

Of course, there is another reason, which Sui Zhichao is unwilling to admit.

That is, deep down he felt he was not good enough for Shen Mengyin, especially after seeing the Shen family's circumstances.

Upon hearing Sui Zhichao's reply, Shen's father remained silent and simply stared at him.

"Uncle, thank you and Aunt for your hospitality these past two days. If there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave now!"

After a while, Sui Zhichao stood up and bowed to Shen's father.

He then turned around and opened the study door.

When the door opened, Shen Mengyin was standing there, stunned.

She had overheard the entire conversation between her father and Sui Zhichao.

Sui Zhichao looked at Shen Mengyin outside the door and didn't know what to do.

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The author is experiencing writer's block; I've been struggling all day and haven't been able to write anything.

This is tricky!