"Grandpa, I'm leaving."

"Mm."

After packing his luggage, Xiaofan called out towards Ye Aotian's room, receiving only a simple response in return.

No extra words were exchanged, but for this grandfather and grandson, certain things didn't need to be explicitly stated.

Ye Aotian was, of course, worried about his grandson, but kids are meant to grow up and spread their wings. No matter how harsh and demanding the road ahead, Xiaofan would have to make his own efforts.

Xiaofan, on the other hand, was feeling the difficulty of parting from family. This time leaving, he didn't know when he could return to see this old man again. Alone, he felt quite solitary. Every year during the New Year, only his parents would visit, and during other times, his uncles would just call occasionally.

The old man was already in his twilight years, so there wasn't much time left. He should at least be allowed to hold a great-grandchild, if, that is, he himself is still alive.

The sound of a car engine started up. It slowly moved away, driving off.

Ye Aotian walked out of the house, looked at the departing car, and softly said, "Kid, don't go dying on me."

Back in H City, Xiaofan first located the college acceptance letters, and indeed, two were from the Capital City. One of them was even handed to him by Lin Miaoke.

Police School? Forget it. Xiaofan was never one to follow rules strictly, and police school would definitely mean following a lot of annoying regulations. It was better to just choose any university. That left only the other acceptance letter.

Mingyuan College? What the heck is that?

Checking online, Xiaofan found that Mingyuan College was just a regular vocational college, not famous at all. However, it seemed to suit him. So, that was it.

Looking at the enrollment date, it was just a few days away. After all, it had been two months since the college entrance exams. It was time for freshmen to return to school.

He also packed some simple luggage, contemplating whether to return the rented apartment to the landlord.

This place held all his memories with Zuimo, but as he was about to leave, he could only take those memories with him.

Suddenly, Xiaofan remembered that Zuimo once said that the memory card with the recorded meteor shower was left in the room next door. Indeed, Xiaofan went over and found that memory card.

Xiaofan did not hand this over to Liu Siyan; since he hadn't managed to give it, he kept it for now. So, he put it in his wallet.

In the evening, Xiaofan headed to the bar to say goodbye to his buddies. During this time, he had often been drunk out of his mind there, thanks to everyone's tolerance.

Honestly, Xiaofan felt lucky to have met so many friends, and they'd never treated him as an outsider. From being a little waiter to the respect he had today, it was all because Ouyang Xiong valued him.

"Hey, brother, I think you shouldn't go to that university. Stay here, and whatever you need, just tell Brother Xiong," Ouyang Xiong said, feeling reluctant to see Xiaofan leaving the next day.

"Look at Brother Xiong now, all wealthy and mighty, like some local king," Xiaofan grinned and said.

"Kid, I'm serious. As long as you're willing to stay, any conditions you want, just say the word. Even if it's giving you my position, I wouldn't bat an eye agreeing to it," Ouyang Xiong assured, thumping his chest.

Upon hearing this, Xiaofan felt deeply touched.

"What would I do with your position? I'm just going to study, doesn't mean we're not brothers anymore. What, are you guys not going to recognize me as a brother once I leave H City?" Xiaofan asked, pretending to be angry.

"No, of course not," Fei immediately stood up to declare: "Ye Xiaofan will always be my brother no matter where he goes. That will never change."

"Well, there you have it. I'm only a teenager, I need to get out and see the world. If it doesn't work out, I'll come back and rely on you guys for a meal, right? It's a simple principle."

"Hey, you said it. If it doesn't work out outside, you better come back. No, let me set a condition: if your annual salary isn't over a million a year after graduating, then you better get back here," Ouyang Xiong jokingly ranted.

"Alright, it's a deal."

"Haha, come on, let's drink, drink! Hey everyone, Xiaofan's off to college tomorrow. If anyone's ever been drunk by this kid, now's the time to get even. Otherwise, who knows when the next chance will be."

"Hey, I'm not drinking tonight, just milk for me." Xiaofan couldn't get drunk again; he had started to hate the feeling of being intoxicated. He needed to keep a clear head, always prepared.

"Yo, Brother Fan, who just mentioned milk? Check this out, is this enough for you?" At that moment, a pretty lady seized the chance to sit next to Xiaofan.

"Whoa, this is too hardcore; drinking milk might actually get me drunk."

"Hahahaha..."

Xiaofan's comment had everyone laughing.

Even Chen Mengying, standing at a distance, was covering her mouth to smile. After spending so much time there, she had grown accustomed to these somewhat suggestive jokes.

Seeing him return to his old self was something to be happy about, although she had been quite frightened before.

Ever since that night at the hotel with Xiaofan, her period had been delayed for several days, scaring Mengying into buying pregnancy tests for several days. Fortunately, she eventually got her period. Otherwise, it would have been hard to get past this issue.

Hearing that Xiaofan would be attending college in the same city, Chen Mengying felt quite happy. At least, if they kept in touch, there would still be opportunities to meet.

That night, Xiaofan handed over the car keys of the vehicle Liu Zhenghua gave him to Fei. Leaving the car unused could cause problems. Also, he wanted to sell the furniture in the apartment through the second-hand market, with his father's agreement, of course.

"You can keep the computer; it has a collection of special edition adult films."

"Whoa, why didn't you tell me about such a good thing sooner?" Fei said with a lewd grin.

"You don't lack for women, what do you need that stuff for?" Xiaofan replied with a low laugh.

"Hey, Xiaofan," At that moment, Ouyang Xiong came to sit beside Xiaofan as well, "Take this card. It's your pocket money."

"Brother Xiong, you pay me every month. I can't take this money." Xiaofan declined.

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