"It's settled then." After a month of getting along, everyone was used to Sheng Ning making decisions. Seeing her so determined, they had no choice but to agree.
The next day, before dawn, Sheng Laosan got up early. He walked Sheng Ning to the town's bus station. Before she got on the bus, he stuffed ten boiled eggs into her bag.
"Daughter, do well when you return to the Song and Dance Troupe. Don't embarrass me," Sheng Laosan said with eyes full of tears and great anticipation.
Sheng Ning felt the warmth of the eggs in her bag, and a wave of warmth flooded her heart. She nodded firmly: "Dad, don't worry. I will work hard and make our family proud."
"Good child!"
The bus started moving, and Sheng Laosan stood by the roadside, watching until the bus was out of sight.
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