vstars Chapter 216 Saying farewell to the old and welcoming the new
Chapter 216 Saying farewell to the old and welcoming the new
Jiang Shiyuan stayed in the Du Mansion for three days. She woke up early this morning at dawn.
Because this morning, she had to go to the dock to see off Professor Williams who was about to go to the United States.
Thinking of this, an indescribable sadness suddenly welled up in my heart.
She quickly washed up, changed into a plain velvet cheongsam and a black cashmere coat.
When I went downstairs, Mrs. Du and Mr. Du had already sat down at the large dining table, ready to have breakfast.
"Yuanyuan, why did you get up so early today? Why don't you sleep a little longer?" Mrs. Du asked with concern.
"Grandma, godfather, I'm going to drive Professor Williams to Shilipu Wharf in a while."
Mr. Du drank some soy milk and asked in confusion, "Oh? Dean Williams resigned from Sacred Heart Hospital?"
Jiang Shiyuan sat next to Master Du, drank a sip of the hot milk that the maid had just poured, and patiently explained, "Yes, godfather."
"The professor decided to go back to the United States to form a medical team to support China, and then go to the enemy's rear to serve as a field doctor to support the guerrillas."
Upon hearing this, Master Du nodded approvingly, "Dean Williams is truly a doctor with a strong international humanitarian spirit!"
"Yeah, I'm so proud of you, Professor!"
"Then be careful on the road and have breakfast first!"
"I know, godfather, grandmother, don't worry."
Jiang Shiyuan had a simple breakfast and went to the garage to get his car.
The black Ford sedan looked particularly stable in the morning light.
When Jiang Shiyuan drove to the downstairs of Professor Williams's house, he was already waiting at the door with a brown suitcase in his hand.
"Good morning, Xiaoyuan, you are so punctual!"
"Good morning, Professor. Sorry to have kept you waiting!"
Jiang Shiyuan took the suitcase and put it on the back seat, then opened the passenger door for him.
Professor Williams pushed up the frame of his glasses and smiled amiably, "Xiaoyuan, this is the first time I've ridden in a car driven by you!"
"But I didn't expect that it would happen when I was about to leave Shanghai."
Jiang Shiyuan's eyes instantly turned red when he heard this, "Professor, when you return to Shanghai, I will drive to pick you up!"
The professor also sniffed softly and said with a smile, "Okay, it's settled then!"
The two of them walked along the way in silence, with a faint feeling of separation filling the carriage.
The Shilipu Wharf is bustling with people coming and going.
The sound of the whistle is tear-jerking.
Jiang Shiyuan parked the car and accompanied Professor Williams to the ticket office at the pier.
"Xiaoyuan, you don't have to be so sad." Professor Williams saw Jiang Shiyuan's sadness and patted her shoulder to comfort her.
"Isn't there an old Chinese saying, 'All good things must come to an end'?"
Jiang Shiyuan endured it all the way, but tears finally burst out.
"Professor, now that you're gone, we don't know when we'll see each other again..."
Professor Williams said meaningfully: "Perhaps, we will meet in the rear battlefield of the anti-Japanese war in the future!"
Jiang Shiyuan was shocked, she understood what the professor meant.
"Professor, please take care of yourself. I look forward to seeing you again!"
"Xiaoyuan, you have to take care of yourself too. We'll meet again if we're lucky!"
Professor Williams carried his suitcase and followed the crowd onto the ship, his figure gradually disappearing from Jiang Shiyuan's sight.
She stood in front of the dock, the sea breeze ruffling her long black hair.
The salty and humid air was mixed with the smell of gasoline.
The sound of the whistle was still echoing in her ears, as if reminding her that the professor had really left.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm her inner turmoil.
In times of war, separation is the norm.
She had to adjust her emotions and continue with the unfinished task.
"I can't be sad anymore. There are still many things waiting for me to do." Jiang Shiyuan clenched his palms and said to himself secretly.
She turned and walked towards the Ford sedan parked on the side of the road, started the engine, and slowly drove away from the dock.
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Time passed quickly, and it was New Year's Eve in a blink of an eye.
The sound of firecrackers bids farewell to the old and welcomes the new.
Every household is decorated with lights and is filled with joy.
Jiang Shiyuan and Chen Xiangyun were invited to the Chen family for New Year's Eve dinner and gathered with the Chen family.
"Xiaoyuan, come in quickly, it's cold outside!" Mrs. Chen personally stood at the door to greet her and Chen Xiangyun.
"Aunt, Happy New Year!" Jiang Shiyuan smiled and handed over the Spring Festival gift he had prepared in advance.
"Just come, why bring any gifts?" Mrs. Chen scolded, but still took the gift with a smile on her face.
The Chen family's living room was already full of people, a scene of a prosperous family.
All the uncles, aunts, and cousins of Chen Qingyan and Chen Jingan were present.
Chen Xiangyun brought Jiang Shiyuan to greet them one by one.
If Aunt Xiang hadn't whispered a reminder in her ear, she really wouldn't have been able to tell who was who, but she did receive a lot of New Year's money.
Chen Qingyan and Chen Jingan, brother and sister, were forced to wear festive red Tang suits, as if they were golden boys and jade girls walking out of a huge New Year picture.
When they saw Jiang Shiyuan, their eyes lit up and they quickly ran over with gifts in their arms.
"Ayuan, Happy New Year!"
"Ayan, Brother Jing'an, Happy New Year!"
Jiang Shiyuan and the other two wished each other a happy New Year, exchanged gifts, and had happy smiles on their faces.
Then Chen Jing'an came over happily and whispered in Jiang Shiyuan's ear: "Ayuan, this is your first time to celebrate the New Year in our Chen family after you become an adult. Just think of it as a way for you to get used to the life after you get married!"
Jiang Shiyuan immediately rolled his eyes at him, took the beautifully wrapped gift box and gently hit his newly made hairdo, and said angrily: "What kind of marriage is this? You're just wishful thinking!"
At this time, Mrs. Chen greeted them warmly: "Go wash your hands and get ready for dinner!"
The large and luxurious long dining table was filled with sumptuous dishes.
Chicken, duck, fish and meat, everything is available.
"Xiaoyuan, eat more. Look how thin you have become recently!" Chen's mother said with concern.
"Thank you, aunt." Jiang Shiyuan smiled sweetly.
Father Chen raised his glass and said, "Come, let's raise our glasses together and wish for a happy new year with the expulsion of the Japanese pirates, good weather, and peace and prosperity for the country and the people!"
"Cheers!" everyone said in unison.
Drinking and drinking, laughter and laughter.
Let's raise our glasses together to celebrate the victory of the war of resistance and the well-being of China.
During this Spring Festival, Jiang Shiyuan truly felt the warmth of family and friends gathering together.
After dinner, Jiang Shiyuan, Chen Qingyan, Chen Jingan, and his cousins went to the yard to set off fireworks.
"boom!"
"Snapped!"
Colorful fireworks bloomed in the night sky, illuminating their young smiling faces.
Jiang Shiyuan could not help but pray silently in his heart: "May the times be peaceful and prosperous, the rivers be clear and the seas be peaceful. May the mountains and rivers be safe, and fireworks be common."
After setting off the fireworks, Jiang Shiyuan borrowed the phone at Chen Mansion and dialed his grandfather's number.
"Hello, Grandpa, I'm Xiaoyuan, Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year, Xiaoyuan! Are you okay over there?" Grandpa's kind voice came from the other end of the phone.
"I'm fine, Grandpa, how are you and Shopkeeper Song?"
"We are all doing well. All the guys from Qing Yu Tang's main store stayed to celebrate the New Year together. It was so lively!"
"That's good, Grandpa, you don't have to worry about me."
"Okay, okay, take care of yourself too!"
"I understand, Grandpa. You should also take care of your health!"