Li Xiangnan couldn't stop him even if he wanted to. This guy didn't play by the rules at all.

I could only smile and nod to the conductor.

Zhang Jingyang was really enthusiastic. He saw that many tourists around him were shocked that Hongshan County had produced a top scorer in the college entrance examination, while they were also surprised by his paintings published in the newspaper.

I took out the lunch box of green dates from my bag and shared them with everyone, giving one to each of them.

Zhang Jingyang was praised highly throughout the whole morning. He talked about his travel experiences over the years, which could indeed be written into a thick book.

Nearing noon, Zhang Jingyang had gained a lot of "fans" in the carriage, and some even took out notebooks to ask him for autographs.

Li Xiangnan was stunned by what he saw.

"Little brother!"

Zhang Jingyang finally said he was tired, and someone gave him a pinch of Biluochun tea. He drank his tea leisurely and returned to his seat.

"I still don't know what to call you?"

"My last name is Li, you can just call me Xiao Li!" Li Xiangnan smiled and took the newspaper that the other party had just handed back to him.

"Xiao Li, take a look too!" Zhang Jingyang pointed at his own painting first, "You Hongshan County's top scorer in the college entrance examination is quite impressive, and he's from the countryside!"

Li Xiangnan spread out the newspaper and saw the article "The Struggle of Li Xiangnan, the Top Scorer in the College Entrance Examination in Hongshan County" at the bottom of the front page.

After a quick glance, I felt that it was more like a reportage, as the entire report used a very official tone.

When I looked at the source of the article again, it turned out to be the Hongshan County Government Office.

He was also at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

However, there is no exaggeration in the article, and it can be considered realistic.

"It's amazing!" Li Xiangnan exclaimed in a fake manner.

"Of course!" Zhang Jingyang took the newspaper back solemnly and said with admiration: "This year is the second year of the resumption of the college entrance examination. There are more than six million candidates taking the college entrance examination across the country!

Think about it, Li Xiangnan comes from the countryside and his conditions are not as good as many city students. Moreover, according to the reports, he is a barefoot doctor and has abandoned his studies for several years!

But he got such good grades in the exam and was the top scorer. You can imagine how much effort he put in!"

"I really admire people who rely on their own abilities to realize their dreams step by step! Xiao Li, don't you agree? Eh? Xiao Li, your last name is also Li?"

"In our Hongshan County, there are many people with the surname Li!" Li Xiangnan touched his nose and found it a little funny.

"Xiao Li, don't be discouraged! Look at this Li Xiangnan. The report says that he is already in his early twenties, but he still hasn't given up his ideals! You have to work hard too!"

"Okay Brother Zhang!"

Li Xiangnan nodded seriously, and asked curiously, "Brother Zhang, why do you have to go to Hongshan County?"

"Xiao Li, I won't hide it from you!" Zhang Jingyang smiled shyly, "I used to travel to famous mountains and rivers. Although the works I painted were also grand and majestic, they were always very similar to those of others!"

"In that case, how can I show the difference of Zhang Jingyang?"

Seeing the conductor pushing the cart to sell lunch, Zhang Jingyang patted Li Xiangnan on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Li, you and I get along really well! I'll treat you to lunch today!"

"Brother Zhang, this won't do. I have national food coupons..." Li Xiangnan also hurriedly stood up to refuse.

"Hey!" Zhang Jingyang changed his tone, pressed his shoulder, and told the truth.

"Do you know what it means to feel like old friends after meeting each other? It's just like us. I'm chatting with you. Although you don't talk much, I'm very happy! In Hongshan County, I still have a lot of things to trouble you with, so don't refuse!"

He immediately stopped the conductor, squatted down to look for food in the cart, and bought five or six big buns at once.

"Xiao Li, you eat first!" Zhang Jingyang pushed the lunch box in front of Li Xiangnan, invited him to eat with a smile, and took out a small notebook and pen from his pocket.

This guy really knows how to behave.

Li Xiangnan didn't push too much and ate calmly.

"Xiao Li, is Hongshan County a big place? Is it easy to find the middle school that Li Xiangnan will take the entrance exam for?" Zhang Jingyang bit the cap of his pen and held a notebook ready to take notes at any time.

"The county town is not big. The train station and bus station are next to each other. The post office, state-owned restaurant, and supply and marketing cooperative are all on the same street. It's very convenient! Hongshan Middle School is at the corner of the street, at the fork in the road. You can find it easily!"

Li Xiangnan said while eating.

"Oh, then how far is Lijia Village, where Li Xiangnan lives? Will there be a farm bus from the county town to the brigade?"

"No, there is no car in the team. The road can only be used by donkey carts and ox carts. It is dozens of miles away from the county town!"

"Hiss!" Zhang Jingyang frowned, "Xiao Li, where is the county guesthouse? I'm going to stay there first. Please leave me your contact information. When you are free one day, can you take me to Li Xiangnan's house? I want to see what the hometown of the top scholar looks like!"

He seemed afraid that Li Xiangnan would think he was a bad guy, so he quickly took out his identification card from his bag and showed it to the other party.

"Hongshan Guesthouse! It's right next to the county government. You can find out by asking around. It's the only state-owned guesthouse in the city! I don't have a phone at home. When you stay here, I'll write down your room number and come find you!"

Li Xiangnan was surprised at his honesty. He took a closer look and asked someone to put the things away.

"That's fine!" Zhang Jingyang then put away the notebook and put it in his pocket with confidence, patting Li Xiangnan, "Xiao Li, you are really my benefactor! How is it? Are you full? I'll buy you two more buns?"

"Brother Zhang, you are so enthusiastic. I am already full. Thank you so much!"

Li Xiangnan waved his hand and pushed the lunch box over. "There are still three left. Eat them quickly! After you finish eating, let's take a rest and get enough energy so that we can get off the bus at night!"

We still have to walk two miles from the station to the guesthouse! If you find it troublesome, you can stay at my house! I can take you out later!"

"Xiao Li! You really touched me!" Zhang Jingyang exclaimed in surprise, and hurriedly took out a cigarette from his trouser pocket, and asked tentatively: "I see that you seem to be only in your early twenties, do you smoke?"

"Let's smoke! Let's go there!" Li Xiangnan smiled. He was craving for a cigarette after holding it in for the whole morning. The two of them walked to the interface at the rear of the carriage and started smoking happily.

It was only then that he realized that Zhang Jingyang didn't know how to smoke at all, and he gave him a cigarette out of gratitude.

This guy really knows how to behave!

After smoking for a while, he returned to his seat. The sun gradually moved to the opposite side, and Li Xiangnan's seat became cool.

We sat like this all the way, sleeping and waking up, eating and sleeping, until the train finally stopped at Hongshan County Railway Station with a grunt at 1:30 in the morning.

The two of them helped each other carry their bags and followed the crowd off the train.

"Hiss, what fresh air! Xiao Li, your Hongshan County is really a good place! This air is good for health! Let's go!"

Zhang Jingyang was very excited and grateful, "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you these days. I'm really sorry!"

"It's alright! Didn't you say that we're like old friends after meeting each other? Let's go!"

Li Xiangnan was carrying a large backpack, holding the gifts given by Cui Xingjian and others in one hand and Zhang Jingyang's easel in the other, and was leading the way.

But as soon as Zhang Jingyang excitedly walked out of the exit, he was stunned.

"Xiangnan! Oh, nephew, you're finally back!"

"Son, your uncle and third uncle are almost crying because of your anticipation!"

"Haha, welcome home our top scholar!"

Three middle-aged men rushed over and surrounded Li Xiangnan, and took the package from his hand enthusiastically.

"Uncle, Dad, Third Uncle, I'm back!"

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