I need a leave

"I'm here to tell you that I want to take a long leave!" Zhao Dongchuan said with a smile.

"Take a leave? Did something happen at home?" Jia Bing asked with a frown.

"No, no, it's just been quite a hassle lately, and I want to rest. Plus, you saw the situation today, that scene, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it!"

Hearing what Zhao Dongchuan said, Jia Bing's expression relaxed.

"Just for this? Many people would beg for this, and you're trying to avoid it! Really..."

Jia Bing shook his head and chuckled.

"But it's true, more people came this time than before..."

Jia Bing paused, looked at Zhao Dongchuan, and slowly said, "However, there's no other way. Since you chose this path and achieved success, you will naturally be affected. Fame and fortune are a double-edged sword; while they bring honor and status, they also bring more troubles!"

"I understand thereason, so I'm thinking of avoiding the limelight for now. Teacher Jia, please help me ask the director for leave!" Zhao Dongchuan smiled slightly.

"You don't need to ask for leave. As cultural workers, we don't achieve results by sitting in an office. What's needed is divergent thinking and free thought. I'll just tell the director later... Given your current situation, it's fine even if you don't come to the Cultural Center for half a year!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dongchuan felt a surge of joy. Sure enough, writers received better treatment. It wasn't in vain that he had put so much effort into writing the novel "yellow earth."

"That's truly wonderful, thank you, Teacher Jia!" Zhao Dongchuan said with a grin, performing an ancient bow with clasped hands.

"Go, go! Don't be so sarcastic!"

"Old Jia, who is it?" Shufen's voice came from the inner room.

"Who else could it be? Of course, it's this little rascal!" Jia Bing replied with a chuckle.

"Oh, it's Little Zhao, come in and sit, have some tea!" Shufen came out and saw Little Zhao, greeting him warmly.

"No, sister-in-law, I just came to say hello to Teacher Jia, and I'll be leaving right away!" Zhao Dongchuan said.

After chatting with Jia Bing and his wife for a while, Zhao Dongchuan bid farewell and left. It was already four or five o'clock, and if he left any later, he would miss the bus to Yuanxi County.

Zhao Dongchuan rode his bicycle like the wind towards the East Gate bus station.

His luck was pretty good; the last bus heading to Yuanxi County was still waiting for more passengers, so he caught the last one.

Buy a ticket, get on the bus!

As the bus started, the noisy crowd, either sitting or standing, squeezed together, swaying as they headed towards Yuanxi County.

Zhao Dongchuan, having arrived late, didn't get a seat and could only stand inside the bus, holding onto a seat frame beside him, his body swaying.

He didn't mind, it was just not as comfortable. He simply closed his eyes, his mind sinking into the system space, and began to organize the items inside.

The system's item bar contained various treasures, all shining brightly.

"Item: 30 catties of rice (rich in nutrients, delicious with everything!)"

Although he had been very frugal, mostly mixing it with other foods, it still couldn't withstand his consumption, and the system rice was almost depleted.

He was somewhat troubled by this. When he went to see Uncle Huang, the landlord, part of the reason was to see if he could trigger any system quests. If he completed a quest, he would get a treasure chest, and he could try to get more system rice, as the drop rate for system rice was quite high.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as he wished. After several attempts, even when Uncle Huang asked him to inquire about "Sister Hua," no quest was triggered. The system showed no reaction at all, and he didn't know what the trigger mechanism for this system was.

This was too random; it didn't reveal any patterns to him.

Zhao Dongchuan grumbled inwardly!

Having no immediate solution, he stopped dwelling on it and then looked at the newly acquired treasure, the "Teleportation Bracelet"!

This was a treasure, capable of fixed-point teleportation, even more useful than a divine weapon. The main thing was that it was not only small and exquisite, possessing strong concealment, but it could also change its form according to the owner's thoughts, truly invincible.

With it, he could set several fixed teleportation points and travel freely. Coupled with the system glasses, he could change his identity and live elsewhere.

This would be very beneficial for him to conduct his affairs.

He had originally wanted to set a coordinate in Huangyuan City, but after much thought, there wasn't a suitable place that would facilitate his travel.

The dormitory wouldn't work; if someone saw him, it would be hard to explain. The Cultural Center office and similar places were even worse. He naturally couldn't just set coordinates anywhere.

He wanted to find a safe and hidden spot for easy access, which was why Zhao Dongchuan was so eager to buy a house.

Uncle Huang's house had an excellent location, layout, and area, and even came with a backyard. Although it felt a bit expensive, he had more than enough money now, so the price didn't matter much. If he missed this house, he didn't know how long it would be before he found another suitable one.

As for Uncle Huang's peculiar request, Zhao Dongchuan didn't take it to heart. If he had the chance to go to Shanghai, he would naturally inquire, but that would be an unknown amount of time in the future, and there was no requirement for him to find useful information.

Returning to Yuanxi County this time, he could also ask if there were any similar suitable houses for sale. If he happened to come across one, he could set another coordinate for convenient travel.

No need to spend time taking the bus and being squeezed among people every time!

Smelling the various unique odors around him, this thought grew stronger in Zhao Dongchuan's mind.

As time passed, Zhao Dongchuan looked at the system space, then organized the items in his storage ring space, and then calmed down to practice the "Qi Refining Introduction."

Zhao Dongchuan gradually entered a state, the concept of time slowly fading. His body swayed with the movement of the car, but his mind became still, feeling the profound and mysterious aura in his lower abdomen growing stronger!

"Screech," the sound of brakes came!

"We've arrived, we've arrived! We're at Yuanxi County. Comrades getting off at Yuanxi County, please hurry and alight!" The ticket inspector, Comrade, waved the red flag in his hand, loudly announcing the station.

Zhao Dongchuan opened his eyes, exiting his cultivation state.

He stretched his body and followed the crowd off the bus!

Yuanxi County, I, Zhao Dongchuan, am back again! Looking at the familiar hills and familiar roads, a sense of intimacy welled up in Zhao Dongchuan's heart.

Although he had only been away for a few months, he felt like he hadn't been back for a long time. "One day apart feels like three autumns," the ancients truly spoke the truth!

Zhao Dongchuan unloaded his bicycle from the back of the bus and, with a light heart, rode towards the county town!

At this time, it was already the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, and the cold wind was biting. Zhao Dongchuan felt like his bicycle was almost frozen stiff.

Fortunately, he had a strong physique and wasn't afraid of the cold, but to avoid attracting attention, he still took out a pair of prepared gloves from his bag and put them on.

"Giddy up!!!" Zhao Dongchuan rode his bicycle, imagining himself riding a horse, galloping in the cold wind, and couldn't help but shout out.