384: Revisiting Xiangyang County, Nghe An Province

At dawn on the second day, as soon as the sky began to lighten, Li Qinghe set off in his G63.

First, he filled up the fuel tank at a gas station near his home.

Driving alone meant he could go faster.

He didn't need to stop to let Nguyen Thi Linh sing folk songs.

Nor did he need to turn off onto side roads to admire the scenery or test the vehicle's shock absorption.

Given Li Qinghe's robust physique, he didn't need to stop for breaks midway; he could drive straight to Xiangyang County, Nghe An Province, on a single tank of fuel.

By the time Li Qinghe arrived in Xiangyang County, Nghe An Province, it should be just in time for lunch.

Nguyen Thi Linh had already informed her family, and Tran Thi Bao Anh would have prepared a meal in advance, waiting for Li Qinghe to return home.

Having driven this route back and forth twice in the Wrangler, Li Qinghe barely needed to look at the navigation; he could find the correct path purely from memory.

Comparing the driving experience, one could only say that expensive cars indeed have their advantages.

Li Qinghe felt that the Mercedes G63's chassis tuning and its overall structural shock absorption were much more comfortable than the Wrangler's.

Throughout the journey, except for Li Qinghe stopping by the roadside for two minutes to sing a folk song, the car barely stopped.

Li Qinghe played Vietnamese drum-beat DJ music with a strong rhythm throughout the drive.

Sometimes, Vietnamese electronic music was quite interesting, actually.

Language wasn't an issue; it was all about the rhythm.

With Li Qinghe's driving skills as a super experienced driver, he didn't need to consider the feelings of his passengers; he just stepped on the gas according to his own rhythm.

The previous two trips took about five hours.

This time, Li Qinghe reached Xiangyang County, Nghe An Province, in five hours.

On Vietnamese roads, especially in the mountains, an average speed of 80 mph felt like flying.

When the black G63, covered in a thin layer of dust, entered Xiangyang County town, people on the road stared at the luxury car, a rare sight in these parts.

Due to Vietnam's open internet, many Vietnamese people are actually very aware of global developments.

They also have a corresponding understanding of various luxury car brands.

However, in the small county towns of Vietnam's central mountains, car brands like Mercedes are still uncommon.

Li Qinghe drove directly and familiarly towards the house he had rented previously.

From afar, he saw a familiar tall figure standing at the intersection.

Nguyen Thi Thuy

Nguyen Thi Thuy was actually standing at the intersection, eagerly anticipating his arrival.

Li Qinghe drove the car next to Nguyen Thi Thuy. Because she hadn't seen this car before, Nguyen Thi Thuy even moved aside slightly.

Her eyes were still fixed on the distant intersection, searching for the red Wrangler.

The girl was wearing a small red dress today, perhaps to better match the color scheme of the Wrangler.

However, it seemed this girl had grown a bit more in the past few months; her formerly flamboyant high ponytail was gone, and her hair now flowed smoothly down.

If her hair grew any longer, it would reach her waist. He wondered why this girl chose such a mature hairstyle.

Li Qinghe still preferred Nguyen Thi Thuy's youthful and lively vibe.

But Nguyen Thi Thuy's skin was truly good; perhaps her living conditions had improved significantly in recent months, as her complexion was fair with a rosy glow.

"A Shui, get in the car quickly."

Li Qinghe rolled down the window and called out to Nguyen Thi Thuy, who was still gazing into the distance.

"Oh, brother-in-law!"

The expressionless Nguyen Thi Thuy, at Li Qinghe's call, literally jumped.

If it weren't for the car door, she probably would have leaped onto Li Qinghe.

Li Qinghe gestured towards the passenger seat.

Nguyen Thi Thuy, like a cheerful little bird, flew from the front of the car to the passenger seat.

"Brother-in-law, why did you change cars again? I've been looking for the red Wrangler the whole time."

Nguyen Thi Thuy chattered excitedly, expressing her thrilled feelings.

"Have you taken leave from school?" Li Qinghe started the car and drove towards the rented small house.

This time, Nguyen Thi Thuy's school hadn't yet gone on holiday for the trip to China with Li Qinghe.

To make the trip possible, she had to request leave from school in advance.

Fortunately, according to Nguyen Thi Thuy, she had already completed her upcoming courses ahead of time.

This was all thanks to the tutors Li Qinghe had hired for her and Nguyen Tan Minh.

It allowed her to finish many course contents early and consolidate her learning.

"I've already taken leave, brother-in-law, do you know? Mom packed so many clothes for me."

When Nguyen Thi Thuy spoke about her family's preparations for her trip, her face was beaming with excitement.

It was no wonder Tran Thi Bao Anh worried about her so much; this girl had never even left Xiangyang County since she was little.

Suddenly, she was talking about going abroad, to China, thousands of kilometers away.

Fortunately, Nguyen Thi Linh was also going this time.

Otherwise, Tran Thi Bao Anh would have been truly uneasy.

"You don't need to bring so many clothes; one or two outfits you like will do. We'll buy the rest in Hanoi and China."

From the intersection to the house's courtyard, it was only a little over a minute.

Nguyen Thi Thuy got out of the car and pushed open the gate, and Li Qinghe drove in.

Li Qinghe got out of the car and followed Nguyen Thi Thuy into the living room.

"Qinghe, you're here. We're about to eat."

Tran Thi Bao Anh was sitting on the sofa and quickly stood up when she saw Li Qinghe.

Tran Thi Bao Anh

Today, Tran Thi Bao Anh was wearing a simple T-shirt and a long skirt.

Perhaps due to her improved living conditions recently, Li Qinghe even noticed a hint of girlish playfulness on her face.

This was no longer the woman who used to sell pork and tofu in the countryside.

She looked entirely like a county-town socialite.

Indeed, living conditions most affect a woman's appearance.

They say so-and-so is an ageless goddess, elegant in demeanor.

If they didn't have money, let's see if they could still be elegant.

It is said that 'poetry and books nourish the spirit, making one naturally refined'.

In fact, having money in your pocket also makes you naturally refined.

A person's appearance, apart from innate factors, is actually influenced by their mental state and living conditions.

Tran Thi Bao Anh had been living a very comfortable life these past few months.

She only needed to take care of her son and daughter's daily lives, completely free from worries about financial sources.

After several months of such rest and recuperation, when she dressed up, she exuded an astonishing elegance.

"Qinghe, come eat quickly. A Shui, quickly get a towel for your brother-in-law to wipe his face."

Tran Thi Bao Anh instructed Nguyen Thi Thuy, who had already run into the kitchen.

"Coming, coming."

Nguyen Thi Thuy carried a basin with a clean white towel inside.

She smiled and brought the basin to Li Qinghe.

"Brother-in-law, wash your face quickly. I washed the towel a few days ago and dried it in the sun."

Li Qinghe first washed his hands in the basin, then placed the towel on his face.

"Hmm, it does smell like sunshine."

Li Qinghe's affirmation made Nguyen Thi Thuy smile happily; she seemed to feel that her preparations over many days had been recognized.

"Brother-in-law, come quickly, Mom made so many delicious things."

She diligently led Li Qinghe towards the dining room.

Li Qinghe turned his head, and asked with a hint of surprise, "Why isn't A Minh back yet?"