This time, Chi Yun'er had not only received approval for her field assignment application from her great-aunt, but she also carried a letter of introduction from the hospital about trading their supply of Huoxiang Heatstroke Elixir and other summer remedies.
On a workday, especially on a summer afternoon, even the train station felt desolate, as if baked empty by the scorching sun. There were barely any people in sight.
She asked two staff members and successfully found the deputy station chief's office.
"Chi Yun'er? Is that really you?" A young man strode over to her, greeting her with a smile.
He subconsciously adjusted the brim of his cap and straightened his posture, wanting to present himself in the best possible light.
"When did you get back? How come you haven't contacted any of our old classmates?"
Any of the educated youth returning from the countryside would greet each other with the same friendly questions upon meeting.
