Chapter 888: Love Where Both Sides Run Toward Each Other!

The Olympic Games opening ceremony has ended!

Tang Ye suddenly mentioned, "I'm taking leave this Thursday to head back to Hanzhou for a trip!"

"Hm? Really?" Du Xi said with pleasant surprise, "How many days of leave are you taking?"

Tang Ye laughed, "What's there to be tired about? I rarely rest on weekends since coming here, so taking two days off won't be a problem. The leadership will understand!"

A smile appeared on Du Xi's face, "Just two days? Alright then, I'll pick you up when the time comes."

Tang Ye said, "You don't need to pick me up!"

"No way, I can't wait to see you!" Du Xi insisted.

……

Monday afternoon.

Tang Ye informed Ou Xiye in advance that he needed to take two days of leave.

Ou Xiye was a bit surprised, because Tang Ye was not the type of person to take leave casually.

"Did something happen at home?"

Tang Ye shook his head, "Thank you for your concern, Secretary Ou. I really don't have anything going on; I just want to go home and take a look. I'll be back by next Monday."

Ou Xiye waved his hand, "How about I give you a few more days off? You've been working overtime frequently over the past half year; it's rare for you to go back."

Tang Ye laughed, "If the time is too long, that won't do either."

"Alright then, if you have any needs, just bring them up with me at any time. Watch your safety on the road, and have a smooth journey."

Ou Xiye knew Tang Ye's concerns.

His contributions to Dayu County were plain for all to see.

He stood head and shoulders above the dozens of Exchange Cadres.

Therefore, taking leave for too long would become a handle, easily criticized by others.

……

The next morning, Tang Ye set off on his journey home. This time he did not take the train, but instead took a flight from Xijing to Qiongjin, then transferred to a long-distance bus.

By the time he arrived at Hanzhou West Bus Station, it was already evening.

He was dragging his suitcase and preparing to walk toward the entrance.

Suddenly, the suitcase grew heavy, and he turned around to look.

It was actually Du Xi, who had run out from a hidden corner and was holding down the suitcase.

Tang Ye laughed, "Where were you hiding? How come I didn't see you?"

Du Xi said triumphantly, "I intentionally found a spot where you couldn't see me."

Tang Ye did not speak, gently pulling Du Xi into his embrace.

This embrace was both warm and steady, like suddenly being wrapped in a thick quilt on a cold day, making the exhaustion and grievances she had accumulated during this period seem to find a place to rest all at once.

The brief embrace was like a small pebble thrown into a lake.

The rippling waves circled round and round in both their hearts.

Caught off guard, Du Xi blushed deeply and whispered, "There are so many people watching all around!"

Tang Ye smiled, "It's fine, we don't know them anyway."

"That's right, we don't know them anyway!"

This time it was Du Xi's turn to take the initiative!

Du Xi stood on her tiptoes, cupped Tang Ye's face, and kissed him lightly.

Tang Ye was left a bit dazed by her actions.

But he still cooperated with Du Xi's initiative.

For a moment, Tang Ye was enveloped by a warm current and a sweet fragrance.

This must be love where both sides run toward each other!

The surrounding passengers saw this scene, looks of surprise appearing in their eyes.

"Are this man and woman filming a TV drama in public?"

"Young people nowadays are too bold."

"Forcibly fed a mouthful of dog food."

Tang Ye and Du Xi kissed for a full five minutes before the two reluctantly separated.

Du Xi leaned her head on Tang Ye's shoulder, greedily inhaling the scent on Tang Ye's body.

Physiological attraction!

Intoxicating!

Really intoxicating!

Tang Ye placed the suitcase in the car's trunk, then sat in the passenger seat.

Du Xi started the car.

Tang Ye asked softly, "Are we going to Xiyue Garden, or Yunhu Courtyard?"

Du Xi glanced at Tang Ye, "First to Xiyue Garden, then to Yunhu Courtyard!"

Tang Ye was stunned for a moment and laughed, "What? Is there some surprise at Xiyue Garden?"

Du Xi gave an 'en' sound, "You'll know in a moment!"

The two arrived at Xiyue Garden.

Just as they entered the house and closed the door.

Du Xi jumped onto Tang Ye all at once.

Tang Ye put down the luggage, held Du Xi, and walked straight into the bedroom.

You are gazing at the moon at the edge of the world, while I am listening to the rain on the withered lotus...

Du Xi felt that Tang Ye had become more robust.

Tang Ye felt that his lover's skin was smoother and her body had become more supple.

This must be the feeling of a short separation being better than a new marriage!

It is unknown how much time had passed.

The cell phone ringtone sounded.

She answered the phone.

"Mom, I have already picked up Tang Ye."

"Mm, it's good that you've picked him up. Your dad is back, and we are waiting for you two to come back for dinner!"

"We will be back in about fifteen minutes."

Hanging up the phone, Du Xi let out a long sigh and reached out to gently touch Tang Ye's face.

"Alright, we have to go to Yunhu Courtyard for dinner."

Tang Ye nodded, "Mm, people are iron, rice is steel. Only after eating one's fill does one have the strength to practice calligraphy."

Du Xi gave Tang Ye a cross look, "Scoundrel!"

"That's not comprehensive enough; I am a cultured scoundrel!"

"Sharp-tongued!"

After finishing dinner, Tang Ye followed Du Chengfeng to the study.

The two played chess for a while, and as a result, Du Chengfeng actually won two games in a row for the first time ever.

After Tang Ye and Du Xi returned to Xiyue Garden.

Du Chengfeng finished his shower and lay on the bed, pulling off the desk lamp beside him.

"Not reading before bed today?"

"Not reading! Not reading!" Du Chengfeng said with a smile.

Xiao Qin was a bit surprised, "Why? Tang Ye is back. Your mood seems to have improved quite a bit."

Du Chengfeng nodded slightly, "It's not just me; the whole family is in a very good mood!"

Xiao Qin hummed and pinched Du Chengfeng's arm, "Don't think I don't know that Tang Ye came back this time specifically for you."

Du Chengfeng smiled faintly, "Alright, let's sleep!"

Xiao Qin applied a facial mask and returned to the room; Du Chengfeng had already fallen asleep.

Because of a national highway project accident five years ago, Du Chengfeng had been reported by someone these past few days!

His mental pressure had been very high.

Xiao Qin wanted to go find her brother for help.

But she knew her husband would definitely not agree!

After Tang Ye returned, Du Chengfeng's pressure was released all at once.

This child, Tang Ye, can always use very small things to make this family feel very warm.

The next morning.

Gu Yong woke up early in the morning and stretched.

Suddenly, he heard voices coming from the courtyard next door.

He hurried over to take a look; Tang Ye was wielding a hoe and digging the ground.

Hong Ruilin was sitting on a rattan chair, waving a cattail-leaf fan, chatting and laughing with Tang Ye.

"Oh, Little Tang is back!"

"Yes, Teacher Gu."

A moment later, Zhou Chengwu stepped out of a black sedan.

A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of Gu Yong's mouth!

The timing of Little Tang's return is very critical!

"Secretary Zhou, hello!"

Zhou Chengwu was stunned when he saw Tang Ye, and he said with a smile, "Oh, it's Little Tang! When did you get back?"

He understood why Hong Ruilin had asked him to come for lunch.

Tang Ye said, "I took two days off and will go back on Sunday."

Zhou Chengwu smiled slightly, "I have heard quite a bit of news about you recently. Your performance in Dayu is quite good; you didn't let people down."

Tang Ye put down the hoe and said with a smile, "I've finished most of the work in the field. Can we have sliced noodles for lunch?"

Zhou Chengwu laughed heartily, "Sure."

Tang Ye went to the kitchen!

The dough had already been proofed!

A sharp kitchen knife was held at a slant in his hand, the blade at a forty-five-degree angle to the dough, the edge lightly touching the surface of the dough.

With a turn of his wrist, the force fell evenly and cleanly; the noodles, thin as paper and wide as willow leaves, left the block at the sound, carrying a slight whiteness of wheat flour as they traced a graceful arc in the air.

"Plop," they fell into the boiling water, splashing up tiny droplets.

One slice after another, the noodles, like silver fish leaping into water, rolled and unfurled in the boiling water.

Gradually, they took on a translucent, glistening color.

The water boiled three times, the noodle slices floated up like clouds, and they were scooped into a coarse porcelain bowl.

Minced garlic and chopped green onions were spread at the bottom, light soy sauce and aged vinegar were mixed in proportion, and the moment the chili oil was splashed on, the aroma exploded with a bang.

The boiling noodle broth was poured in, stirring up the garlic, vinegar, and spicy aromas to intertwine and wrap around each other.

Zhou Chengwu looked at this bowl of knife-cut noodles in surprise and laughed, "It looks like the real deal!"

Tang Ye smiled modestly, "Please, have a taste."

Zhou Chengwu couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks, picked up a slice, and slurped it in.

The noodle slice was soaked full of broth; upon entering the mouth, it was first springy, chewy, and smooth, yielding to a light bite of the teeth.

The fragrance of wheat mixed with the sour, spicy, and savory flavors spread across the tip of the tongue, the hot soup warmed the throat through, and every mouthful was filled with the essence of daily life.

A few minutes later, Zhou Chengwu finished the bowl of noodles.

"I didn't expect your cooking skills to be so good; it's been a long time since I've eaten this full."

Hong Ruilin reminisced, "Forty years ago, I studied in the Red Zone for half a year, and I was particularly fond of this taste!"

Tang Ye laughed: "I'm just fumbling around; it's still a bit of a distance from authentic knife-cut noodles."

Hong Ruilin knew that Tang Ye and Zhou Chengwu had serious business to discuss, so he turned and headed to the next room to play chess with Gu Yong.

Zhou Chengwu let out a burp and smiled faintly, "Speak, you didn't just come back this time to show off your cooking skills, did you!"