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Warlords and warlords in the chaos of smoke,
return from overseas Miss Xu,
accidentally became a cold-faced marshal’s ‘fiancée’.
In the face of the sudden ‘marriage’, cold-faced as frosty ‘fiancé’,
What should she do?
Should she run away or resign herself to her fate?
A period of time that is always understated,
the old and the new, change, chaos, the future is unpredictable,
but there are heroes, iron bones, beauty like flowers.
From a period of love to see an era,
From an era to see a nation,
spring flowers, autumn and moon, glory and disgrace rise and fall,
can not change the heart of the true love and love of the country.
Chapter 1: Must you force her to bow?
‘I don’t know Miss Xu’s preferences, I took the liberty of letting someone pack the room, Miss Xu see where it is not appropriate, be sure to put forward, as their own home in general, do not be polite. Fourth Auntie smiled charmingly and spoke very earnestly.
Xu Liangchen hurriedly smiled and thanked, ‘Thank you for the fourth madam’s trouble, Liangchen is only holding her position in vain, where does she deserve such care from the mansion and the fourth madam?’
He is only the tutor of the Marshal’s residence and the interpreter for the inner family to communicate with the foreigners, this Fourth Mistress is also too polite, right?
Said not to live in the Marshal House, Qiming girls school and the National Geographic magazine continue to retain the work, it can be said that the actual time in the Duanfu will not be long, the night to live here may be even more occasional, I can not imagine that the Marshal House actually set aside such an independent courtyard to their own living, the fourth lady attentive and earnest, the attitude of the good so that she is a little flattered.
To put it bluntly, she was only an ordinary staff member who first entered the Marshal’s House, how could she have such treatment? And this elegant Fourth Lady also never knew each other, but how did she feel as if she had become an honoured guest of the Marshal’s residence?
‘Fourth Mistress, I’m just an ordinary staff member of the mansion, and my home is not far away, so how can Liangchen afford to be so involved in this kind of labour?’ Xu Liangchen dignified and gentle smile: ‘Fourth Lady and the House’s heart Liangchen respect, you see this residence ……’ or not, can be good?
‘But it’s just two houses, Miss Xu is looking down on my Duan family?’ The fourth lady smiled before she could make a comment, someone outside the door said in a cold voice.
Xu Liangchen heard the heart jumped, the smile on his face a bit stagnant, the fourth lady Wu Wen silk indistinctly did not see, smiling back: ‘Boss, the fourth aunt wants the flowers can let people send? You can let people pick the best, I think this house lacks two pots of elm leaf plums.
Speaking Duan Yijie has stridden in.
Behind the four horse function carried a few pots of flowers carefully sent in, Duan Yijie face is still not a smile: ‘Fourth aunt, you see these enough?’
Wu Wenjing was accustomed to his cold face, looked at Xu Liangchen and laughed: ‘Enough or not is not up to the fourth aunt, you have to ask the person who lives there.’ Said Xu Liangchen’s hand and told her to look at the flowers: ‘Miss Xu, if you don’t like it or not enough, just speak up, people are invited by him, he is not responsible for who is responsible?’ Said a meaningful smile and looked at Duan Yijie.
This boss from childhood is not meticulous smile, always cold face, in front of those soldiers so perhaps should, but in the face of beautiful people such as flowers, how this face has not a trace of a smile? Wu Wenxian looked askance at Duan Yijie somewhat playfully.
The fourth lady’s words made Xu Liangchen a little uncomfortable, said seemingly right to listen to but twisted. Faintly smiled and did not say anything, raised his eyes and looked at the annoying originator.
But see Duan Yijie in a straight stand-up collar military uniform, military cap is correct, with snow-white gloves, black boots to meet the light of the shadow, through a touch of cold and hard, and his whole person to Xu Liangchen’s feeling is the same.
Duan Yijie figure tall, exceptionally handsome, face lines such as knife carving sharp stereo, body permeated with a stranger do not approach the detachment, cold indistinctly piercing the bone. The horsewhip in his hand tapped his left hand carelessly, and the gaze in his slightly narrowed black eyes was as sharp as a sword, so that Xu Liangchen could not help but avert his eyes.
The early spring sun was already warm, spilling in speckled through the window, but Xu Liangchen couldn’t feel the warmth, and the sight of the man in front of her made her very uneasy for no reason.
The woman in front of her eyes is young and delicate, just like the graceful landscape of Jiangnan, light as ink, but precipitated with dignity and elegance, some classical goose-egg face, skin as white as jade, exuding the dreamy and pure as the smoky rain of Jiangnan.
Her clear eyes flow, reflecting their own slightly indifferent face, Duan Yijie corner of the mouth slightly pulled, lips floating up a trace if not a smile, they have seen her smile, is extremely moving, curved eyebrows, slightly curved corners of the lips, like the spring flowers on the riverside in March, pure and pretty.
The Marshal’s House just can’t get into your eyes? Duan Yijie’s slender eyes hidden a touch of mockery, walked into the study to look at two eyes, to the fourth lady said: ‘Fourth aunt, these books can not be enough. Miss Xu is a talented woman, she is proficient in more than six foreign languages, and she reads letters in foreign languages. If you bring these vulgar magazines, how would Second Miss look at them?’
Speaking half seriously and half flirtatiously, the Fourth Mistress looked at Xu Liangchen and laughed: ‘For Miss Xu’s understanding, of course Fourth Aunt can’t compare with you, Fourth Aunt these are indiscriminate, the bookshelf is empty, isn’t it just waiting for you to send it to your eldest son?’
Xu Liangchen with her head lowered didn’t see the smiling banter in Wu Wenjing’s eyes, but her heart couldn’t help but jump, she had never met this Marshal House’s great young man before, listening to the tone of voice how it seemed to be some …… Could it be that the words of that day had been overheard by him?
That day, from the return to China has been stalking the Sheng family six young blocked themselves and big sister in a spring food hall, really no way to get out of it, had to intentionally out of a difficult problem: ‘Six young, want to Liangchen promised also easy. As long as you use Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese six kinds of text site each write a courtship letter, Liang Chen everything according to you.’
When Sheng Lao Liu heard this, he almost didn’t sit on the ground with his buttocks, that look was really funny, he had managed to avoid this trouble with great difficulty.
What did Duan Da Shao mean by mentioning this? Could it be that he knew about that jokey incident?
The gentle and beautiful mother died early, foppish father only cared about himself to marry the aunt, even cheeky and cruel to send himself and big sister, third sister to the grandfather’s family. Although the grandmother pity, cousin sister-in-law generous and generous, but after all, the name is not right, the heart can not be no shadow of the fence.
The mansion of the deep calm like stagnant water under more than hooks and corners, even if the cousin is the head of the family, married but when the grandparents for him to choose the cousin sister-in-law Cai Fengqi, and the cousin eunuchs outside of the time of their own Na such as Mrs. Yang Ruolan, living in a place in the weekdays there are still more trivial, not to mention the population of the Marshal’s House?
Go to the country to study, Xu Liangchen is not easy to smell the breath of freedom and autonomy, this command of the sixteen provinces in southern China, the Marshal’s House, she is really avoided, where there is the slightest idea of wanting to get close to the idea of the cold-faced young man. I do not know why, this cold-faced young man even sent someone to find the door, under the helpless many times politely declined, but in the end the situation is stronger than the people, in the cousin also stepped in, had to agree to it.
This big young man must want her to bow down, why? Is it just because her refusal to refute the face of the Marshal’s House?
Chapter 2: Can You Walk Away?
After returning to China, Xu Liangchen was hired to teach French at Qiming Girls‘ School, teach English at St Mary’s Girls’ High School, and also work as a contributing writer for National Geographic Magazine, the days are full and meaningful. In her opinion, it was a waste of time for her to come to the Marshal’s House to do this kind of ‘gimlet’ job of accompanying ladies.
Moreover, there were many people in Yanzhou who knew a few foreign languages, were good at socialising, and were willing to get involved with the powerful Marshal’s House, so why did it have to be her, Xu Liangchen?
This cold-faced young man was so forceful, even going so far as to use his cousin Sun Menglin’s political future as an inducement, why was he doing this?
Xu Liangchen felt a bit of a headache.
Today just came, the concierge informed, out of the reception was even the Marshal Duan’s most beloved fourth aunt, and not the general enthusiasm, has made Xu Liangchen heart is very uneasy, can not imagine halfway Duan Da Shao and suddenly appeared, the dialogue of the two people seem to be hidden mystery. A small staff member made them condescend like this? Xu Liangchen’s intuition, there must be a reason for this.
Although she smiled faintly, her eyebrows were slightly knitted up, rather troubled look, Duan Yijie lips hooked, this girl is really different, it seems that he looked right, things decided to fall on her!
From Duan Yijie came in, Xu Liangchen was a little cold down the look, the fourth aunt some curious some interest in looking at the two smiled: ‘Miss Xu first came, things do not need to rush to do. It’s getting late, so let’s eat with us at noon today, and when Qifang and Qiyu come back in the afternoon, then we’ll have a banquet to recognise you, what does Miss Xu think?
‘Fourth Lady, the house is too polite, how can Liangchen afford it? Please make sure you don’t, I still have classes at St Mary’s in the afternoon, if the Fourth Mistress doesn’t blame me, Liangchen will take his leave first.’ The more passionate Wu Wenxian was, the more twisted and uneasy Xu Liangchen’s heart became, so he simply voiced his farewell. The Marshal’s House is full of talents, and if there is something wrong, you may not necessarily want to do it yourself, so why stay here and look for trouble?
Looking at Xu Liangchen’s look of avoidance, the fourth lady smiled and gave Duan Yijie a glance. Not waiting for her to open her mouth, the cold-faced young man suddenly said, ‘Since Miss Xu still has things to do, the fourth aunt will not stay, Miss Xu, please.’ Body side, right hand slightly raised actually let Xu Liangchen walk.
Not only was the fourth aunt a bit surprised, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but raise her eyes to look at him, this time, the cold-faced young man was so kind to look at him and give him face? Is the sun coming out from the west? However, since the youngest loosened his lips, Xu Liangchen was eager to do so, and then warmly smiled and the fourth madam to say goodbye.
Wu Wenxian was smiling, but in her heart, she felt strange, why did the Boss change his temperament? He just let this Miss Xu go? It is also strange, those who come to the door to ignore the cold face like frost, this Miss Xu cold and indifferent obviously do not want to look, the boss on the side of the rush, but also Baba entrusted himself to come over to take care of, it seems that there must be a story.
Together out of the courtyard, and Wu Wen silk politely bid farewell, Xu Liang Chen raised his feet to go, but did not expect the cold-faced young man like a shadow, has always been the spirit of the ghost does not wait to follow behind, a man and a woman like this out, or never to the woman does not pretend to be a young man, people come and go even if deterred by the cold-faced marshal’s cumulative power do not dare to look at directly, but cast over the line of sight is still a little difficult for Xu Liang Chen to fight.
Seeing the tall gate tower of the handsome mansion in front of him, Xu Liangchen had no choice but to stop and distance himself from someone as if nothing had happened: ‘Young master, no need to send again, thank you.’
Duan Yijie eyes raised eyes sharp as a sword, expressionless coldly said: ‘I’m not sending you, lunch together.’
What? Xu Liangchen looked at him in dismay, eat together? Don’t have to it, not to mention you this cold noodles I can’t eat, eat will not gastrointestinal discomfort, single and the Marshal’s House is not close to women’s cold-faced marshal with the same out with, those gossips, gossip on the city is not me this small people can afford.
‘Thank you for your hospitality, but I still have things to do, so I’ll leave first.’ Xu Liangchen finished without waiting for Duan Yijie to agree, turned around and left at a brisk pace.
Watching someone’s fleeing back about to disappear at the gate, Duan Yijie’s cold and hard face couldn’t help but float out with a smirk. Girl, no I promised you to go?
Sure enough, a foot has stepped out of the door of Xu Liangchen to an adjutant blocked in place, people are very polite, a smile on his face and raised his hand to salute: ‘Miss Xu, please get on the car.’
Look at this situation, no matter if you want to go or not, you have to go? Xu Liangchen is a little angry, the Marshal’s Office has the power to force this?
Would like to say reason, but look at Duan Yijie face of cold hard, handsome house tall and majestic gate tower, standing guard in the hands of the soldiers of the lance, think of a similar forcefulness Duan Daxiao is not the first time to do, they are not able to splash on the street nature, here is still the main gate of the handsome house, the endless stream of people, cold-faced young man is the focus of the people’s attention, helplessly suppressed pressure on the fire of the heart, did not say anything and turned around to get on the car.
Duan Yijie like ice eyes some slightly thawed, sitting next to Xu Liangchen. Adjutant Luo Hongyi closed the car door, got into the passenger seat, the car started.
Although he has met several times, but he and Duan Yijie are not familiar with each other, I have heard that this great young man has always been cold-faced, and pays little attention to the city’s celebrities, but these days, he is deliberately close to himself, even though he does not know the reason, but it is inappropriate to pretend to be confused, so he quietly leaned to the side, Xu Liangchen turned his head slightly, ‘’I have already agreed to the request made by the great young man on that day, if there is still any instruction. If there’s anything else I can teach you, please ask, but let’s forget about this meal, shall we? Young master has a lot of work to do, there’s no need to be so polite.’
After a long time, Xu Liangchen did not see the answer, Xu Liangchen slightly raised her eyes, but saw Duan Yijie ice-like black eyes cool, that deep, but also seems to bring a kind of heat, staring straight at her.
Xu Liangchen heart was shocked, to the cold face of the young man from the bottom of her heart there is a kind of unspeakable fear, so force to hold calm wrong eye away, lowered his eyebrows and looked at his hand clasped.
Chapter 3 Fiancee?
Soft and calm tone, no perfume, only a kind of seems to be a woman’s light fragrance, so that women have no good feelings, extremely picky Duan Yijie, also can not help but relax to the back of the chair.
See Xu Liangchen on the string still want to struggle, Duan Yijie heart can not help but some amusement, his thin lips slightly raised, subconsciously slanting a glance at her, close to the hands, fluorescent white as jade, long and soft, there is a kind of people look at the grasp of the desire to think.
A period of silence, Duan Yijie clear cold and thick voice faintly said: ‘How? My meal makes Miss Xu so difficult to swallow?’
Words said without ceremony, Xu Liangchen neither want to slip up, also do not want to cause trouble, so a faint smile did not talk, but also know that can not be refused, so resigned to no longer speak.
The car stopped in front of the White Swan Hotel.
This is the most upscale hotel in Yanzhou, attached to the restaurant Hongtufu a meal a hundred gold, is only the powerful rich and powerful can set foot in the place.
What a nobleman, a meal has to come to this kind of place. Xu Liangchen heart slandered but had to lowered his eyebrows and followed behind Duan Yijie.
Obviously, the non-rich that is, most of the rich with Duan big young familiar, all the way when someone respectfully and warmly greeted, and then the eyes will turn to look at Xu Liangchen’s eyes have scrutiny, there are envy, each has its own meaning, but most of them are seemingly curious to let Duan Marshal bring to this place of the woman, what is the holy spirit.
Duan Yijie seems to be unconcerned about this, and even two times also deliberately stopped to briefly introduce the two sides: ‘This is Zheng chief of staff; this is the Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce Minister Zhan, this is Xu Liangchen.’
All have status, someone’s face, Xu Liangchen had to smile and raise his head, dignified and generous jaw to greet. The other party’s smiling and scrutinising gaze made her feel very weird.
With great difficulty, she endured countless stares, dark eyes into the elegant room, Luo Hongyi went out soon, the wine and food were quickly sent up, since it was a precious delicacy, bird’s nest and shark’s fin, the dishes were also inlaid with gold and jade, which was indescribably luxurious.
Xu Liangchen did not have any appetite.
After thinking about it, she held back the depression and uneasiness in the bottom of her heart, and raised her eyes with determination, ‘Mr Duan, please command me if you have anything to say.’ It’s now, and you still won’t say it?
It looks like you won’t eat this meal if I don’t say anything, but I’m afraid you’ll have an even harder time swallowing it if I do. Duan Yijie looked at her head of green silk like a waterfall, set against a skin like jade flower face, light flow of black eyes with uneasiness and persistence, pure as a deer, the heart can not help but some thumping, if it is her, or the future of the day is not lack of fun?
Raised his hand and took the bowl of fine porcelain thin tyre embedded with gold threads, personally filled a bowl full of chicken boiled wings, put in front of Xu Liangchen: ‘Eat this first.’ Eat it and I’ll tell you.
Xu Liangchen looked at him with some surprise, and intuitively wanted to ask if something bad had been put inside. Her eyes caused Duan Yijie to raise an eyebrow.
Xu Liangchen afterthought to the anachronistic thoughts shoot away, this person has the power and influence, want to do what just strutting across is, why bother? He was too literate to think about it.
So took a spoon and spoon slowly finished the shark’s fin, put down the hot towel to wipe his hands, sat back, raised his eyes to look at Duan Yijie, you please say.
Duan Yijie looked at her faint smile with interest, and the pair of deer-like black eyes were on guard.
His black eyes like blades staring straight at her, a flash of imperceptible sharpness in his cold eyes, slightly pulling up the corners of his mouth, his voice carrying a hint of rightful composure: ‘Please ask Miss Xu to be my fiancée.’
What? Xu Liangchen’s eyes raised in surprise, looking at him with extreme surprise and at a loss for words.
Duan Da Shao said, fiancée?
Xu Liangchen’s throat was dry with some disbelief and some shyness, ‘Please Mr Duan …… don’t make this kind of joke. The great young man has a green eye, I, I am very grateful. But …… Shuaifu high door, married should be famous beauty, Liangchen know that it is difficult to match, please Mr. Duan take back the order …… I still have a class in the afternoon, first leave, Mr. Duan please enjoy.’
Xu Liangchen heart ‘thumping’ jumped about, although very want to know why he strangely fancy himself, a time actually gave birth to this kind of inexplicable ideas, but know that it is difficult to face this high-ranking Shuaifu Da Shao’s cold and hard, so just want to escape.
Standing up and hurriedly walked a few steps, then heard Duan Yijie cold voice: ‘Stop, just like that?’
Saying this, he elegantly stood up slowly, and forced his way towards Xu Liangchen step by step, ‘I’m talking about a fiancée, where does it involve the matter of marriage? Miss Xu has misunderstood, right?’
Giving him a shout, Xu Liangchen’s body stood rigidly, seeing him pressing forward step by step, she couldn’t help but have her heart beat like thunder, backing away with some trepidation. Until the back of a cool, against the inlaid with wood grain carvings screen, heart beating hard, but in the ear came the words behind Duan Yijie, Xu Liangchen was stunned, some puzzled to look up fiercely at Duan Yijie.
Chapter 4 Sudden ambiguity
What does he …… mean? Fiancée, but does not involve marriage, does he want to …… Xu Liangchen heart violently rose a wave of anger, these powerful men, are all unscrupulous to the woman as a plaything? Even the cold-faced young marshal who has never been rumoured to have a flowery name is also this kind of dirty and vulgar thing?
Yanzhou countless beautiful women, fat and thin, voluntarily and he had a fragrant love affair of unknown number, why this person must pull his own not let go?
Although she wanted to push him away and walk away, the man standing very close in front of her, with a tall and straight posture, invariably had a cold and hard aura pressing down on her, enveloping her tightly.
Xu Liangchen only felt that the distance between the two was so close that even her breath and heartbeat seemed almost audible, and his gaze was like a sword sliding across her face, hair and body.
There was no way for her to retreat, her body leaning against the screen, as if there were fine drops of sweat behind her and the temperatureless glass, cold as water.
Xu Liangchen blinked uneasily, her mind spinning with all sorts of reasons and arguments for refusal, but then she saw Duan Yijie slightly lower his head, his converging moving eyes deep into the sea.
That pair of bright eyes shifted, there was anger, there was incomprehension, there was shyness, there was embarrassment, there was contempt, for a time it made Duan Yijie somewhat unable to move his eyes.
Usually, he has encountered ugly women of all colours in the eyes of ugly women of all shapes and sizes, almost all that he has seen is envy, flattery, curiosity and or hidden or exposed to show their goodwill, where has he ever seen such a complex but clear hatred and anger?
However, he liked that vivid expression.
Compelled by the general, he couldn’t help but stretch out his hand, supporting the screen behind her, lowered his eyes and looked at her, his hand brushed her hair, Xu Liangchen’s stiff body couldn’t help but tremble lightly, Duan Yijie slightly softened his voice with some intolerance: ‘Why are you unwilling?’
Xu Liangchen, under the gaze of his dark eyes, breathing a little sharply, feeling the smell of tobacco on the man’s body if anything, accompanied by a cold breath like an invisible net, locking her tightly, she could only bite her slightly trembling lips hard, trying to calm her own uneasiness and heartbeat.
‘Tell your reason.’ Duan Yijie slowly closes in on her ear, his low, cool voice carrying some patience.
Feeling his hand inch in and out, Xu Liangchen panicked, raising her head to gaze at his face, ‘Please forgive me, I already have …… lovers, and Mr Duan is not a normal person, and must also understand the reason that a strong twisted melon is not sweet, and that the weak water is three thousand, so why should you make things difficult for me?’
Duan Yijie’s eyes narrowed slightly, all this time still insist on reasoning, well, calm enough, it seems that their choice is right, his voice is still low with no words pressure: ‘Do my fiancée Miss Xu feel so aggrieved? Weak water three thousand, I just look at this scoop, can not? Besides, Miss Xu thinks this melon must be twisted by force? The lover you mentioned, is that American journalist?’
This bastard even suspected that he was trying to capture and sympathise?
Xu Liangchen was speechless with indignation, her feathery eyelashes lowered and flew a few eye daggers with hatred, so angry that her chest was heaving and biting her lower lip with force, worrying that she couldn’t help herself from cursing, and there was also a hidden worry in her heart that he knew about David, and it was hard to believe that he had already sent someone to investigate himself secretly? This person seems to be very tricky.
Dainty red lips fell in the eyes of Duan Yijie, raw dark eyes, flower face charming Chuchu poor, lips and eyes, but there is stubbornness and persistence, he found for the first time that the woman is honey, also has unspeakable temptation to himself.
Thought to do, never to reason first Duan Shao Shuai this time did not control himself, head a low, to a little red lips pressed down.
Xu Liangchen was caught off guard, with a low cry of surprise, she pushed back hard, wanting to break out of his embrace. Duan Yijie where to allow her to resist, body forward pressure to buckle tight, just this instant, only to hear ‘clang’ sound, the poor screen can not help the weight of two people, tipping on the ground, without any defence of the two people also fell down.
You can imagine how wretched and ambiguous the gesture is.
Duan Yijie is pressed on Xu Liangchen, mouth and teeth touch, comparable to a hot kiss, Xu Liangchen shame and annoyed shock plus a face red dripping blood in general: ‘You …… up!’ Really can’t care about the etiquette and other, because the door has come to the urgent knocking sound: ‘Big young, you are all right?’
The softness underneath his body made Duan Yijie’s heart unable to help but be flooded with a strange feeling, he looked up and stared at Xu Liangchen’s face that was flushed with dizziness, he didn’t get up, he just said in a deep voice: ‘I’m fine.’
There was a promise outside the door, followed by no movement.
‘You, please …… get up ……,’ Xu Liangchen turned her head in shame and embarrassment and indignation, but had to plead in a low voice, a dull ache on her back, wondering if she was hurt.
Her wrinkled eyebrows made Duan Yijie feel something different, busy not moving, stood up, and in passing reached out to pull Xu Liangchen. Xu Liangchen lowered her head and refused, wanting to get up on her own, but helplessly, the stabbing pain in her back made her stiffen, and her body lurched, so she should have hurt her waist.
This time Duan Yijie found really not good, looked at it and asked, ‘What’s wrong?’
Chapter 5 gossip
‘I …… may pinch the waist ……’ Xu Liangchen mumbled, the heart is really chagrined and hate the teeth, this cold-faced lesser put himself as a back cushion, so big an elephant-headed bear, did not He was crushed to death even if the luck.
‘Then you don’t move!’ Duan Yi Jie said and squatted down, reached out and hugged Xu Liang Chen up.
‘You ……’ Xu Liangchen heart jumped sharply, red face just wanted to protest, Duan Yijie has put her on the sofa: ’You try to see how.’
A slight movement will frown, Xu Liangchen’s look Duan Yijie heart immediately understand, look at the table almost did not move the wine and food, his black eyes flashed, raised his voice and called: ‘Come to the people!’
Luo Hongyi pushed the door in response to the sound, seeing the fallen screen, he couldn’t help but be stunned, the eldest young man and this Miss Xu dined, how did the screen fall over?
‘Send Miss Xu to the hospital.’ Duan Yijie ordered in a deep voice, ‘She hurt her back.’
‘Yes!’ Luo Hongyi promised, and hurriedly walked to Xu Liangchen’s side, Duan Yijie stopped him, and walked over himself to reach out and pick up Xu Liangchen, Xu Liangchen was shyly embarrassed again with a big red face, ‘Mr. Duan, I’ll walk on my own. ……’
Duan Yijie glanced at her, didn’t say a word, and took big steps walked outwards.
Looking at the figure of the great young man holding a beautiful woman, Luo Hongyi froze, half a moment before he sprinted to follow him out.
How is this person like this? Xu Liangchen back pain, the heart of indignation, face shame, broad daylight in public, their own this person is lost, struggle and can not struggle helplessly had to carefully ambush the face in the arms of Duan Yijie, all the way to the ears only heard a sound of surprise inexplicable huffing.
Carefully put her into the car, Duan Yijie order, the driver foot on the accelerator to the military government hospital sped away.
It was indeed a sprain, and the injury was relatively serious, removing the Chinese massage and acupuncture and Western injections, Xu Liangchen was medically ordered to stay in the hospital for a week.
Troubled Xu Liangchen not only from the hospital to receive special treatment, and those meaning different eyes twisted uneasy, more delayed students’ work and anxiety. Unable to move around, he had to ask Luo to help him call back and ask for a leave of absence.
Xu Liangchen do treatment period, Duan Yijie has been in, although did not make a sound, but anyone can see, Duan family big young that pair of deep eyes have been looking at, is this sprained woman.
The rumoured cold-faced young marshal who was not close to women had a girlfriend of his choice? This was explosive and big news, so while Xu Liangchen was sent to rest in the VIP ward, the news secretly but rapidly spread.
After a night, the next day, not only the military government VIPs, the news media, and even the townspeople began to talk about it, the news reporters who were guarding the hospital entrance even took pictures of Duan Yijie visiting the hospital, and then the paparazzi retrospectively traced out the details of the day before, when the Major brought his girlfriend to the White Swan Hongtu House to have a meal, and so on, and so on, and so on, and so on. Xu Liangchen’s name was written.
So the Sun family and in Yanzhou city government serving as deputy mayor of Sun Menglin, Xu Liangchen’s big sister Xu Meichen, in the Army General Command staff brother-in-law Liu Yizhang, Xu Liangchen working Qiming, St. Mary’s girls, etc. also became the object of interview tracking.
In less than a night and a day, the matter had become so no one in Yanshou knew about it. Of course, the only one who was kept in the dark was Xu Liangchen, who felt remorse in his heart but had to lie patiently on the hospital bed.
On the morning of the third day, just after the treatment, the nurse lady walked in with a smile, ‘Miss Xu, there’s a Miss Xu Meichen coming to visit, do you want to see her?’
From the afternoon of the day she came in, under Duan Yijie’s instruction, the hospital has taken special security measures for the area where Xu Liangchen lives, not to mention the paparazzi, even the family members of government dignitaries who come with visiting signs are all rejected on the grounds that ‘Miss Xu needs to take bed rest’. Xu Meichen because and sister similar name and surname, the marshal special command was released to inform in.
Hearing that her elder sister came, Xu Liangchen was of course happy, busy asking the nurse to let her elder sister come in.
Xu Meichen hurriedly walked in and saw that it was indeed her second sister who couldn’t help but rush to the bed and ask in a loud voice: ‘Liangchen, what’s going on? Didn’t you say you were going to teach? How did it come to this? Also, you and Duan ……’ Noticing the ears of the nurse on the side perked up, Xu Meichen stopped her mouth.
Seeing that the two sisters had noticed her, the nurse somewhat embarrassedly walked out and brought the door with her. Seeing her figure disappear, Xu Meichen Fang then asked in a low voice, ‘What’s going on with you and the Duan family’s eldest son?’
I was stunned at the words of …… Xu Liangchen, ‘Big sister, what are you talking about? I sprained it, he …… sent it over.’
‘How can such a big person not be more careful, how did you sprain it? Still labouring on the Major’s great drive to send you here?’ Xu Meichen looked at his sister sighed, sat down on the side and picked up an apple peeling while complaining in a low voice: ‘This is good, do you know what gossip is flying in the Ten Mile Ocean Park now?’
The reason for the sprain Xu Liangchen could not say, so it should have been justified to say that Duan Yijie is the culprit, he does not send who send? In this case, there is no way to explain, is depressed, Xu Meichen behind the words let her heart rose a very bad feeling, hurriedly asked: ‘What gossip? ……’
Can’t it be that it’s the gossip about herself and Duan Yijie ……?
Chapter 6 Pushing the Waves
“This cold-faced young marshal has always been unfaithful to all the celebrities and beauties, and now all of a sudden, he ran to the hospital with you in his arms, so what do you think is being passed around outside? You, don’t even think about it, these great young men are easy to mess with?’ Xu Meichen was both heartbroken for her sister and worried about the huge lethality of this kind of gossip.
‘…… ‘Unexpectedly things would have come to such a boil, Xu Liangchen couldn’t say a single word in his own defence. Mute ate the butterflies in general, the heart is both depressed and resentful. If not his own personal experience, really can not help but suspect that even his own injury this matter, also is Duan Yijie deliberately make out.
In order to force himself to agree to his request, these gossips he let it happen?
After thinking for a long time and sighing, Xu Liangchen said helplessly, ‘Big sister, what did those gossips say?’
Xu Meichen cuts the apple into small slices, takes a toothpick and picks it out and hands it to his sister, saying somewhat vaguely, ‘What else can be said? Cold-faced Major Marshal confidant exposure, said to be fiancée and so on, some of the rumours are even more outrageous …… Liangchen, stained with these gossips, you and David in the future how to do?’
Things are somewhat serious. And it sounds like, Duan Yijie obviously has the suspicion of pushing the waves, he or his side of the people do not say, the media and how will know what inexplicable ‘fiancée’?
Think of that cold-faced man, Xu Liangchen is a headache, she sighed quietly: ‘Big sister, things are not what you think of ……’, so he and Duan Yijie said most of the things, of course, did not mention the reason for the sprain, feel that there are some end to the table. The stage, to their big sister Xu Liangchen also can not speak.
After listening to his sister’s words, Xu Meichen was dumbfounded: ‘What? He said …… fiancée? Also said nothing to do with marriage, so what’s going on here? What will you do in the future? ……’
Xu Liangchen was somewhat powerless: ’It happened suddenly, and I don’t know what nerves this big young man suddenly sent out, and with all his heart …… but I didn’t agree. ’
Since it is the Duan House to do things, answer or not is not we the ordinary people to say? Xu Meichen half sad and half worried looking at her sister, her husband is a person in the officialdom, her understanding of the Marshal’s House is of course much more practical and profound than what Xu Liangchen who just returned home thought.
‘If this Young Marshal really has his eye on my sister, why didn’t he say yes? The Xu family from which we three sisters come from was once an official family, but unfortunately it has long since declined; cousin is considered young and promising, and the extended family is very lively, but compared to the Marshal’s House, which is one of the most powerful families in China at the moment, it’s just not up to par. Marry into this kind of family although hard, but ultimately fly on the branch …… David people are good, helpless after all is a foreigner …… ‘Thinking about it, Xu Meichen said in a low voice.
But listening to what my sister said, it seems that it is not so at all. What exactly does this Major want to do? Could it be that Liang Chen would just follow him without a name? The name is not right, what happens in the future is up in the air……. What is strange is that, both is not to see people’s ‘fiancée’, why the Marshal’s Office tolerated the news media and the city among the buzz?
‘Big sister, you …… how can you say so? Love marriage is not to two love? He fancy, I have to agree ah? …… ‘Xu Liangchen looked at his big sister, quite a headache, this time back to find his big sister has changed a lot, when the innocence has become worldly, once the dream has long become ash, and will skillfully play mahjong with the next door wife, a lot more worldly flavour… …Only to himself still caring in every possible way.
To this familiar and somewhat unfamiliar big sister, Xu Liangchen’s heart aches with pity, just because she is a few years older, she is the ‘elder sister as mother’ for herself and her third sister to bear countless storms, it looks like these two years of marital life is not too smooth, right? Don’t want to let the big sister worry, so Xu Liangchen pampered like to lower the voice: ‘…… I haven’t fancy him ……’
Although David is a foreigner, but he and his own are classmates, understand also deep Much more, and because of his own learning to return to China, he took the initiative to apply to the National Geographic Magazine to come to China …… know did not go out to the ocean to read the big sister of the foreigners always have some intermediation, Xu Liangchen in his heart secretly thought, but did not speak out to explain.
Mei Chen look at his sister on their own words are not very agree, a moment also can not say, love marriage is really a thing that they can not do the main thing. Sister said that two love is certainly reasonable, such as their own, when they did not feel love so married? Who would have thought that the fresh one over, when the man because of the outside family does not have the power to help themselves, and from time to time there are complaints and even bring their own discouragement and sadness? Although they can understand, men outside is not easy, but, alas ……
silence in the ward for a while, Liang Chen finished eating apples, see big sister some dazed, then smiled and pulled the hand of Mei Chen just want to adjust the atmosphere of pampering, but heard someone outside the door: ‘I heard that the guests, this is the big lady? ’
It was none other than the cold-faced Major Duan Yijie.
His face was still expressionless, but his eyes were no longer as cold as ice knives, and he slightly brought some of the warmth of the melting spring ice as he looked at the Xu sisters.
From the data, the sisters have inherited their mother’s beauty, compared to Xu Liangchen’s youthful charm and Duan Ya’s scholarly style, this elder sister has more of a young woman’s charm. But temperament, it seems that the second Miss Xu, indeed is laughing at the poor but not laughing at the whore of the Ten Mile Ocean Park, rare not to climb high and low step, counting the character of the backbone of the character, their own choice more and more see the more correct.
Xu Meichen saw the legendary cold-faced great young man face to face for the first time, stood up and jawed and smiled, the emotion of heartache for his own sister prevailed, he really couldn’t say polite and complimentary words, so he had to be silent.
‘Big Miss, please sit down, no need to be polite.’ The corners of Duan Yijie’s lips lightly hooked as he walked to the bed and slightly bent over to look at Xu Liangchen, ‘The doctor said that the recovery is good, are the meals sent by the mansion still to your liking? Tell them what you want to eat.’ It was actually a rare rather caring tone.
Chapter 7: Why me?
Xu Meichen watched this scene, the insistence in her heart loosening somewhat.
This big young man has always been not false to women, their own and her husband went to participate in a few times in the Army General Commanders’ ball, but also had seen him from afar, to those celebrities and beauties is really ignoring the cold face like frost, look at his attitude towards his sister like this, or ……
Xu Liangchen turned his head, do not want to pay attention to it, he became this appearance, but also be spread gossip The first thing I want to do is to make sure that I have a good understanding of what I am talking about. Now, what do you want to do to be hypocritical?
See Xu Liangchen ignore, Duan Yijie also do not say more, and took a chair to sit down, coldly raised his eyebrows: ‘It so happens that the big miss is also in, the second miss does not have any words to ask me?’ Beckoning, Luo Hongyi brought two horsemen in, carrying a large box and placing it on the table. After placing it, he quickly exited and brought the door with him.
Xu Meichen’s eyes lifted and saw that in the box were some newspapers and magazines, and the headlines in large letters that were faintly visible on them were the very same gossip scandals that had been spreading ubiquitously in the past few days, and she silently glanced at Duan Yijie.
After a moment of silence, Xu Liangchen didn’t turn her head, but opened her mouth somewhat unsteadily: ‘’Mr. Duan, what you said, I had already refused the other day, may I ask what’s up with the rumours these days? The Herculean Marshal House, the hallowed Major Marshal, why would you make things so difficult for a woman like me?’
‘The events of the past few days are indeed something I didn’t expect …… ‘ Although I said that I had the intention to go to the Hongtu House myself that day, but what happened afterwards was an accident, and this accident happened to be in my favour, so of course Duan Yijie was happy to see it happen.
‘A Major who speaks his mind, but also uses such underhanded tricks? It’s really disgraceful!’ Xu Liangchen’s voice was low but cold, she was really pissed off. Think, with the power of the Marshal House, with the ability of Duan Yijie, this kind of gossip a hand can be strangled in the cradle, but now let them see the wind grow, really hateful.
‘Da Shao, I’m a little puzzled about this matter, can I ask Da Shao to explain a little?’ Seeing his sister said without ceremony, Xu Meichen busy to take over the words, if his sister can return in one piece even if a little aggrieved, after all, this sixteen provinces in the south is the people’s sphere of influence, the people do not fight with the officials, only for the egg against the stone power disparity.
‘Miss please speak.’ Duan yijie eyebrows cold light lift, a nonsense also no.
‘I don’t know why the great young man made that day’s request to my sister?’ This was what Xu Meichen was most concerned about, in her opinion, this was the key to the matter, understanding the reason before considering anything else.
This Eldest Young Miss was quite shrewd, Duan Yijie looked over with a sharp gaze, a sneer hidden at the corner of his lips. Looking at the woman on the hospital bed who has always been disdainful of himself, he faintly spoke, ‘Missy has heard that my grandmother is seriously ill?’
Duan Zhengxun came from a humble background, early life was forced to do the street goods and even bandits, in the process of becoming a great warlord to dominate the south, the widowed Duan mother, for the family and children have not suffered a lot of suffering, I heard that the Duan family of this young man is also Duan mother when he was young, Duan Zhengxun and Marshal’s House of the elders are extremely respectful.
Xu Meichen nodded rather unintelligibly: ‘’The old man’s body is in poor health I have heard my foreign son talk about it, but this has nothing to do with ……‘’ She glanced at Xu Liangchen, what does this have to do with my sister?
Duan Yijie thin lips slightly raised, even if it has collected the cold hardness of the corner of the eye of the eyebrow, Xu Meichen still feel a vague sense of oppression, can not help but move away from the line of sight.
Duan Yijie but opened his mouth to answer: ‘Yijie young parents outside, with the grandmother lived in the north home, one winter, the snow sealed the door, Yijie body is not good condition critical, is the grandmother waist tied to a stretcher to go to the snow to retrieve the medicine, Yijie only nine deaths a life to retrieve a small life ……. ‘Perhaps talking about the past, Duan Yijie low voice although cold but with a hint of hoarseness, Xu Liangchen some surprises, the two sisters did not speak, indoor silence.
Duan Zhengxun a wife and three concubines, had two men and four women, the fourth aunt’s son Duan Yishen is still young, grandmother and father, mother to the Duan family’s hopes for prosperity all on the Duan Yijie this first son, can not wait for him to get married and have a child.
Duan Yijie has been to Huo Zaodong ‘Huns not yet destroyed, why the family for’ as the motto, see the country is rotten, warlords rising, the powers surrounded by, how can the Southern Army Marshal in the rich and powerful gentle land? Besides, perhaps high vision, perhaps the vision of anomalies, he was very unhappy with the grease and powder, the vine-like women who depend on the tree. Especially for those who aim to marry into the Marshal’s House as the goal of the celebrity beauty, to avoid it.
‘…… Yijie is unfilial, making it difficult for my grandmother to be at peace even if she is lingering on her deathbed, that’s why I came up with this plan, please ask for Miss Xu’s understanding.’ Duan Yijie finished the original story and looked at Xu Liangchen with a burning gaze.
It turned out to be pretending to be an unmarried couple, Xu Meichen secretly sighed, the cold-faced great young man’s darkness really lived up to its name, such an idea was also thought up. Although this matter is extenuating, and there is no bad influence on Duan Da Shao, but it is very unfavourable to his own sister.
Once the matter is over, the two of them are separated, how can my sister live her life? The saliva alone can drown a person, not to mention that Liangchen still has to marry someone. Alas …… looking at the front of the handsome cold-faced man, the hospital bed looks like a flower sister, Xu Meichen suddenly thought again, things have another to say it, a beat two apart is only half of the possibility, that the other half of ……
the sister’s mind Xu Liangchen of course will not be in the slightest. The story of Duan Da Shao and the good intentions are sympathetic, but also can not be sacrificed in this way, this innocent people is not? Xu Liangchen secretly slandered, but remembered another question: ‘Why …… am I the one?’
Chapter 8 Who told you to send the door
Why you? Duan Yijie frowned faintly, he rarely had the patience to say so much, sort of explaining the reason in detail, this girl still hasn’t stopped? Why is she so troublesome?
In other words, how was she chosen? Duan Yijie looked at Xu Liangchen with a slight sideways glance.
I remember that day in a branch of the spring of the food hall have an appointment, just went in and heard Wu Zhenzhong laughed out loud, said Sheng old six this defeat eat, even to a woman difficult almost a buttocks on the ground. Casually asked, it turned out to be the story of six foreign language love letters.
Later, listening to them talk about Xu Liangchen, Duan Yijie suddenly remembered that the eldest sister, the second sister said that she wanted to stay in the ocean after graduation, several times said that she wanted to hire a tutor, preferably from the United States back and so on, so after the meal, they let a person go to ask a question.
Originally thought that the name of the Marshal’s Office, the face of the Major, the other party will certainly be happy from, who knew that a sentence refuted back: ‘Liang Chen think teaching in the girls’ school has a greater value.’
Duan Yijie was surprised. The Marshal’s Office is in charge of the sixteen provinces in the south, and has the power and influence to find a door to drill a loophole that may not be on the line, a little girl so tugging? Doesn’t she know that her cousin who raised her is expected to be promoted to mayor of Yanzhou? So do not give face to the Marshal’s Office, not afraid of his own major marshal false publicity, personal vendetta?
Curiosity, sent a hidden word, this time the little girl’s reply is even more desperate: ‘If cousin’s mayor is to rely on pulling strings, backdoor promotion, this mayor does not do it.’
Duan Yijie was really interested.
After his grandmother’s lingering illness, his father and mother knocked on him several times, reminding him to fulfil the old man’s wish quickly, saying that it was a good idea to wash away the joy. But there is no woman of choice, how can a big man like himself do this? The young lady of the Marshal’s House is not a temporary Raf can be resolved, do not like their own do not want to touch.
So Wu Zhenzhong came up with a bad idea, said fake instead of real first coaxed the old lady happy, the other then say.
But the fake also have to be someone to cooperate ah, Wu boy mentioned a few celebrities, directly by Duan Yijie eyes a cross veto. These women are not enough to hide themselves, and then as a blackmail to marry in is not a problem? Even if they get it done, once the word gets out, the gossip can still listen to ah? The Marshal’s Office and I also want to face it.
Even if this can be done, must also find a safe, at least not hate one step to marry into the mansion of the gold-digging women. Of course, as long as you do a good job, you will never treat her badly.
Right at this moment, you Xu Liangchen popped up, isn’t it your own door? Duan Yijie hooked his lips and smiled.
As if seeing in the heart think completely impossible things happen, Xu sisters looked at Duan Yijie instantly disappeared smile seems to do a dream in general, face to face heart straight confusion, this person, will smile ah?
Noticed their expressions, Duan Yijie suddenly cold face, voice without ups and downs said: ‘Things do well, I will not treat Miss Xu second, since you have already heard, then get ready to prepare, the body well we immediately hold the engagement ceremony.’
Xu Liangchen’s eyes widened violently, what? Engagement?
I haven’t even agreed to it yet!
It seemed like this Second Miss Xu was a more than suitable candidate, but her disdain for the Grand Marshal’s House and her avoidance of herself caused Duan Yijie to have some real headaches. Why is this girl so stubborn? Obviously each of those women can’t wait to grow their eyes on themselves, she is good, the first time to waste so much saliva or oil and salt!
Just a fiancée in name only, is it so hard for her to accept? I can’t get into her eyes? Duan Yi Jie frowned and coldly crossed Xu Liang Chen’s eyes, then turned back to Xu Mei Chen and said, ‘I have a few words that I want to say to Missy, please lend me a step to speak.’
Saying so, he turned and walked towards the door in large strides. Xu Meichen looked at her second sister who was looking obliquely at the back of the cold-faced great young man and was in an unhappy mood, turned around and silently followed her out. It seems that Duan Da Shao is determined to make Liang Chen agree, can he still persuade him to give up?
Watching his sister go out, Xu Liang Chen hatefully breathed a sigh of relief, and was anxiously and resentfully thinking about the cold-faced young marshal’s just now light and flat ‘engagement’, when he heard someone outside the window’s even more hateful words coming over clearly: ‘…… this matter I I hope that the second miss can agree, but also please Miss help to negotiate …… Yizhang brother in the Army General Command is a rising star, Sun Vice Mayor is also a colleague for many years, we are not strangers, even if you help Yijie a favour …… old man lingering in the hospital bed, please Miss sympathise with Yijie! Sick and anxious, after the matter is completed, Yijie would like to thank the big miss, the second miss and the Xu family ……’
Xu Liangchen listened to the eyebrows often knit, these words do not need to explain she also heard, cold face big young is grace and power, coercion and seduction of the big sister to persuade himself. This is really despicable, even the big sister’s husband and cousin also point out, clearly his own do not agree, this villain will deal with not only their own, but the big sister and cousin two families!
Xu Liangchen thought more and more angry, hate will be in front of the teacup smashed into that cold face, listen to someone still in the righteous and unashamed, not to be angry upward, reached out and grabbed the bedside of a book, hand raised and ruthlessly smashed into the window.
The book ‘clatter’ fell to the ground, the sound outside stopped, then footsteps far away, quickly, face with worry Xu Meichen rushed into: ‘Liang Chen, what happened?’
Turning her eyes to see the book under the window, Xu Meichen instantly understood, she walked over and bent down to pick up the book, her hand brushed against the smashed wrinkles, her eyes complexly looked at her sister, ‘…… Liangchen, my sister understands your heart …… This is not a small matter, sister will not joke with your life, you can do as you want to do well …… I think cousin and Yizhang will understand.’
Put the book gently under Xu Liangchen’s pillow, Mei Chen looked at her sister and smiled like regulating the atmosphere, ‘It seems that cousin sister-in-law has a point, we sisters three, the longest is the most heartwarming, is the second sister …… no matter where you go, is a gentleman’s fair lady it. ’
‘Big sister ……’ Looking at his sister’s smiling face, Xu Liangchen’s mind is complicated. Mighty can not yield words, their own punch mouth will be able to say; rich and powerful can not be obscene things, but also confident that they can do a clean and clear. However, with the future of brother-in-law and cousin, Liu, Sun two family’s future at the expense of such a thing, he could not bear to do it?
This ‘break a cut’ is really a villain, he is afraid to see this point, so he is justified, ready, right? Truly detestable and hateful!
See sister frown deeply locked, Xu Meichen worriedly held Liangchen’s hand, whispered: ‘really can’t, let David send you to the United States, such as the wind and fire over and then come back to ……’
Chapter 9 What exactly do you want to do
Xu Liangchen lifted his eyebrow and painfully looked at her sister, no matter how changed, how worldly, it was still the eldest sister who always had a heartache for herself. In such a situation, he left, cold-faced young man in a fit of rage will be how to brother-in-law, big sister and cousin, she is difficult to feel at ease; and this person is overbearing as such, even if you make up your mind, whether you can leave peacefully from his control, I am afraid that it is also a problem.
But just like that, she resigned herself to Duan Yijie’s despicable thoughts, Xu Liangchen knew she couldn’t do it.
For a moment, he couldn’t think of any ideas, and felt that he was in a dilemma, Xu Liangchen’s heart was troubled.
Xu Meichen looked at his sister, secretly sighed and comforted: ‘Other first ignore, your body hurry up to get better is, the action is convenient in order to talk about the other ……’
Xu Liangchen does not want to sister worry more, will also smile and nodded should, the two are relative speechless, outside Suddenly sounded a soft knock on the door, then walked into a young woman in military attire, tall in stature and clear in appearance, the curved moon’s eyebrows smile: ‘Miss Xu, I’m Big Young’s valet secretary Peng Mingxia, the second young lady’s time for routine treatment has arrived.’
Behind them walked in two nurses, Xu Meichen understood what they meant, so she signalled with Liangchen, stood up and smiled faintly, ‘Second sister, you take care of your injuries, I’ll come back another day.’
Xu Liangchen nodded, and Secretary Peng courteously sent Xu Meichen out. Xu Liangchen understood that this was, I’m afraid, the person sent by the cold-faced young master to keep a close watch on him.
It looked like Peng Mingxia understood her identity. Xu Liangchen’s attitude was cold, but she was attentive and respectful, looking over with eyes that vaguely held curiosity and amazement, and occasionally, sometimes, would intentionally or unintentionally say something about the Marshal’s Mansion, such as Old Lady Duan’s decades of hard work, Duan Yijie’s respect for the elderly, and so on.
He also doubles as a lobbyist, Xu Liangchen smiled faintly and turned a deaf ear.
Peng Mingxia followed Duan Yijie for years, the northern rouge southern beauty is to see a lot, looking at the bright-eyed like water in front of the flower season woman, a tooth carved like jade face, beautiful and unforgettable light texture, because of the return to the ocean and has a different taste of celebrities, it is no wonder that it will be into the eyes of the big young man.
‘Miss Xu, you should have heard of it,’ this morning after the treatment, the nurse settled Xu Liangchen, Peng Mingxia handed over a cup of tea while continuing the topic just now: ’Yanshou city, there are many affairs happening all the time as many as hairs, the big young man asked you to help him, why do you need to be so bitter yourself? ……’
Xu Liangchen still did not take her words, hanging down his eyes holding a cup of tea speechless.
The world trend of people’s hearts are not ancient, the Marshal’s House of such power, cold-faced young man of such character, coveted by women will not be less, it is said that many famous girls love to handsome, to have a love affair with these famous sons and daughters or even occasionally meet, will be called the thing of the world, and even formed a certain atmosphere of social opinion, the so-called heroes and beauties. Obviously, the people who tend to rush, Xu Liangchen can not figure out, Duan Yijie why prefer to use this kind of means on their own?
Perhaps because of her youth, or the attentive care of the medical staff, her body is gradually improving, and she has been allowed to occasionally sit half leaning for a while. Looking at those newspapers at hand, Xu Liangchen’s heart was anxious and shocked, the speed and scope of the spread of the scandal was beyond her imagination.
According to the current situation, himself and Duan Yijie’s matter, is jumping into the Yellow River can not be washed away, I’m afraid that their own whereabouts should be early to take the idea, but the big sister in the past few days but did not come back, Xu Liangchen is very worried about the cold face of the big young man will not do anything to do with it?
In fact, the development of the gossip has no need for Duan Yijie to push the envelope again. Amidst the boiling rumours, the owner of the Grand Marshal’s Mansion finally made a move.
Duan Yijie has always insisted on the merits of the important Duan Yijie suddenly rumours of a close girlfriend, and even reports speculation is the fiancée candidate, busy with business Duan Zhengxun and Mrs. Lu can not afford to sit down, coincidentally, to the son has never been close to the female sex to ask about the authenticity of the news.
After receiving a non-negative reply from Duan Yijie, the surprised and delighted Duan Marshal and his wife immediately sent someone to find out more about Xu Liangchen’s family background and other information, and then dispatched the Third and Fourth Mistresses to the hospital to visit him, and instructed their personal aide-de-camp, Wu Dawei, to make an appointment to see Sun Menglin.
The fourth madam, Wu Wenxian, was the first in the Marshal’s residence to have seen Xu Liangchen, and had also seen her faint attitude towards Duan Yijie, and was suspecting the odd relationship between the two, but might as well have heard the overwhelming gossip coming from outside. Madame Lu instructed her and the Third Lady to go to the hospital, and the intelligent and shrewd Wu Wenxian first went to the Little White House where Duan Yijie lived early in the morning.
‘Boss, tell Fourth Aunt honestly, what’s going on with Second Miss Xu?’ Wu Wenxian leisurely brought over her teacup and asked with a smile.
Duan Yijie stood in front of the dressing mirror and buttoned up his coat, not moving and faintly hooking his lips, ‘Fourth Aunt came over so early, just for this sentence? Fourth Aunt didn’t miss reading the newspapers these days.’
‘You’re just pretending to be confused with Fourth Aunt,’ Wu Wenxian smiled and cast a sidelong glance at him, ’Big Sister instructed Third Sister and I to visit Miss Xu in the hospital, you do understand what that means, don’t you? What do you want me to tell the Marshal when I get back? Fourth Aunt has no learning, if I accidentally spoil your good deed then, Big Shau don’t blame me.’
Tea cup a put, Wu Wen silk stood up to gesture to go, Duan Yijie also do not voice to stay guests, just look at the mirror on the coffee table in a pot of bamboos, but in his mind came to Xu Liangchen’s wonderful posture, jade like bright eyes, the first time compelled him to a glimpse of the amazing.
In the past few days, Peng Mingxia reported to him twice a day about the situation in the hospital, Miss Xu is stubborn as usual, he certainly understands the oil and salt, the fourth aunt they went, what will be treated to hear what he said, he knew exactly in his heart.
Still really calm, just as Wu Wenxian looked at him unwillingly and was about to step out the door, Duan Yijie suddenly opened his mouth and said, ‘Fourth Aunt, when are you and Third Aunt going?’
This guy didn’t explain his relationship with the Xu Family’s second young miss, but asked this question, and Wu Wenxian raised her eyebrows in interest, ‘When does Young Master think it’s good for Fourth Aunt to go?’
Duan Yijie looked at the clock on the wall and his eyes flashed, ‘How does Fourth Aunt look at eleven o’clock?’
The cold-faced young man actually limited the time? Wu Wenxian’s heart fluttered and then she gave a giggle, ‘Okay, Fourth Aunt will be there on time.’
Let’s see what you really want to do.
Chapter 10, abdominal black break a cut
Xu Liangchen today’s treatment to do some late, from the treatment room out has been almost eleven o’clock, back to the ward, the doorway flashed Luo Hongyi face with a smile, Xu Liangchen heart sank, looked up to see Duan Yijie is looking at their own eyes burnt.
Peng Mingxia smiled and greeted the youngest, the nurse pushed the car, just wanted to help Xu Liangchen back to bed, but heard Duan Yijie said in a deep voice: ‘You first go out.’
The nurse promised to leave, Xu Liangchen was a little anxious, what about himself? Just thinking, Duan Yijie has come over, a bend and reached out to pick her up, Xu Liangchen was stunned face red, angry and whispered, ‘You …… let go of ……’
Peng Mingxia looked at the two people’s actions Some of them were in a daze, and it was at this time that a soft laugh was heard from outside the door, ‘I can’t imagine that the eldest young man also has such a gentle and attentive time, Third Sister, this time is not a waste of time.’ It was Wu Wenxian’s warm and soft Wu language.
Xu Liangchen looked up at the sound, but saw the Fourth Lady of the Grand Marshal’s House and a delicate and gentle female guest, standing at the doorway smilingly looking at himself and Duan Yijie.
‘Third madam, fourth madam,’ Peng Mingxia greeted them with a smile.
Xu Liangchen’s heart stagnated some slight panic, herself and Duan Yijie’s gesture was so ambiguous, but it happened to be seen by the Third and Fourth Lady of the Marshal’s House with their own eyes, wouldn’t it be impossible to tell even if she had a mouth? Face burning, she once again whispered, ‘…… Let go of me!’
Duan Yijie was as if he hadn’t heard, carefully placing her on the ground, his right arm tightly wrapped around Xu Liangchen’s waist to help her stand up, and he looked up and said, ‘Third Auntie, Fourth Auntie, you’re here.
Third Lady Cai Shuyang was a man of few words, just smiled and nodded, but Wu Wenxian looked at the two of them with an interested smile that had a deep meaning: ‘I heard that Miss Xu’s body is not feeling well, Fourth Aunt had wanted to come a long time ago, and it was the Boss who said that Miss Xu needed to recuperate, so she only came over today, Second Miss doesn’t blame Fourth Aunt, does she?’
The words are unusually affectionate, a ‘fourth aunt’ is completely the tone of the family, Xu Liangchen listen to the awkward, the body is Duan Yijie dead hold, heart ‘thumping’ jumping, thinking a little slow, don’t know how to answer in order to avoid suspicion, but out of politeness but have to With an awkward smile, he politely said, ‘Thank you Third Lady and Fourth Lady, Liang Chen doesn’t dare to be.’
‘Is Miss Xu feeling better? Boss, quickly let Miss Xu sit down, don’t be polite as a family member.’ Third Lady saw Xu Liangchen’s posture was a bit stiff, she busied herself with warm words.
‘Third Aunt and Fourth Aunt, please sit down.’ Duan Yi Jie promised, bent down to pick up Xu Liang Chen and walked towards the sofa, now not only Xu Liang Chen was caught off guard with a low cry of surprise, her pretty face reddened like a boiled shrimp, the third madam and the fourth madam also gave an unexpected start, and then looked at each other in amazement and laughed. It seems that the rumours are true, cold-faced young man really like this Xu family miss? There is no need to be suspicious in front of people.
The two of them took their seats and looked at Duan Yijie and Xu Liangchen in unison.
On the opposite side of the sofa, the Xu family Miss halo red face, embarrassed shell teeth biting red lips, embarrassed side turned body, Duan Yijie but do not care, as if no one else, wrapped the beauty of the waist, will be her very unnatural body to support, took two pillows stuffed behind Xu Liangchen waist: ‘Lean back, although a little better, your waist or to be careful.’ The words were said coldly, but the concern in them could not be hidden.
Xu Liangchen was embarrassed, annoyed, embarrassed, a myriad of emotions intertwined, his mind flustered. Borrowing the cover of the pillow, his hand was on the side of her waist, and as she secretly struggled, that hand made mischief on her waist, with a look of if you have the ability, you don’t want this piece of meat or else you’ll be good.
The two sat on the sofa in a very intimate position, the faint smell of tobacco on the man’s body lingering in his nose, bringing about an incredible throbbing and awkwardness.
Xu Liangchen could only lower her eyebrows and lower her eyes, holding back her heaving heartbeat, cursing the cold-faced young man’s ulterior motives for making this appearance to himself in front of his family.
Third Lady Cai Shuyang looked at Wu Wenxian with a puzzled and unexpected smile, never imagining that the usually cold-faced boss who was unforgiving to women would have such a side.
Wu Wenxian’s mind was racing, that day in the Marshal’s Mansion, the two of them were clearly not familiar with each other, but today they were just like a couple in love, especially Duan Yijie, who looked like a flower protector as a matter of course, but how could she not see Miss Xu’s annoyance, embarrassment and stiffness?
I’m afraid it’s a good show led by the boss, Wu Wenxian meaningfully looked at the two of them with a smile: ‘Miss Xu, it’s rare for a cold-faced young man to have a caring heart, since there is a destiny, you will be at peace with yourself and accept it, a woman’s this waist, if you fall into a problem, it’s a trouble in the future.’
Xu Liangchen heart anxious, very much want to make things clear, to say that they have nothing to do with the cold-faced big young man, some unnatural to raise his head, Xu Liangchen: ‘The fourth madam misunderstanding, I and Duan ……’
words did not finish, Duan Yijie’s hand on the side of her waist a pinch. Xu Liangchen could not help but stop the mouth side eye, clear eye waves, reflecting someone’s cold face, thin lips slightly raised, some careless, Xu Liangchen but saw a full warning, can not help but some twisted to turn the line of sight.
Her pretty face a halo red, white jade-like skin vaguely transparent, looks breakable, ink jade-like eyes flow between, such as spring water brimming, a flash of style is difficult to draw difficult to describe, look at the Wu Wen silk also heart stagnation, can not help but sigh: no wonder the boss look at this, is not a mundane beauty, a single glance a glance between the style on the moving heartstrings.
Xu Liangchen, who is not familiar with love affairs, where can resist such a naked warning from Duan Da Shao? The words of demarcation line are on the edge of the mouth, but no longer able to speak out, Xu Liangchen this time on the ‘break a cut’ of the darkness, domineering and strong is considered to be the experience of the heart and soul.
Some unnatural situation between the two, the third lady was still doubtful, at this time to see Xu Liangchen’s red face, bright eyes fluttering panicked wanting to say something, also can not help but believe that the relationship between the two is indeed extraordinary.
Cai Shuyang and Wu Wenxian have different thoughts, but on Duan Yijie like this Xu family miss, but have the same will to give recognition, so the two looked at each other, Wu Wenxian put down the teacup and smiled: ‘Since Miss Xu’s body is not yet completely good, I and the third sister won’t bother more, boss, take good care of Liangchen, I and the third sister but we want to report the good news to the old lady, I hope that the old man is happy and also Greatly get well.’
The third lady also smiled and jawed her head to express her approval, was Duan Yijie help up Xu Liangchen heard a rush, serious and earnestly rushed out, ‘The two ladies really misunderstand, Shuaifu high door, Mr. Duan military state politics, Liangchen is but a teacher, Qi Da non-couples, please the two ladies to persuade Mr. Duan …… ‘
Chapter 11 ran away?
Duan Yijie did not guard against her suddenly saying these words at this time, slanted a glance at her, clasping the hand on the waistband with a hard squeeze, Xu Liangchen backed up and let out a cool breath. Wu Wenxian and the third madam looked at each other in dismay, a moment of some consternation, Duan Yijie faintly hooked his lips, ‘Thank you third aunt and fourth aunt, Liangchen overthinks and is very stubborn it, when her body gets better, I’ll take her back to see grandma and father, please take more care of the other things, secretary Peng, see off the guests.’
Peng Mingxia pushed the door in at the sound of her voice, smiling as she sent the doubtful Third and Fourth Ladies out.
Xu Liangchen broke away from his hand and sat back on the sofa in exasperation glaring fiercely at Duan Yijie, ‘You are truly despicable and shameless!’
Duan Yijie bent down, placed his hands on both sides of her body, leaning closer to her pretty face, his thin lips lightly hooking his black eyes slightly narrowed: ‘Why didn’t Miss Xu poke me just now?’ The eyes gleamed like a knife blade staring at her.
‘You! …… ‘Xu Liangchen angry speechless, anger surging hidden can not hold back, raised his hand and hit a palm on the face of Duan Yijie, this cheeky to the extreme point of the dark belly bandit, just now did what sins you do not know yourself? Still have the nerve to say it!
Time seems to stand still, caught off guard Duan Yijie solidly received a palm, he slightly side face, squinting at Xu Liangchen, silent for a while not angry smile, came close to the word coldly said: ‘This matter you have no right to refuse, obediently do my fiancée, otherwise there are ways to let you have a hard time defending.’
Thin lips lightly hooked out a smirk that seems to be a shadow, thinking about someone’s heart just now was unwilling but had to give in, palpitating but stubborn, in his own palm of the stiff, green and untamed, contradictory to the point that he couldn’t help but actually reacted, in the company of women, Duan Yijie for the first time, he felt a pleasure and longing that he had never felt before.
He didn’t want to let go.
Hate to look at the bandit’s back, Xu Liangchen understand, if you do not want to find a way, the body of a good Duan Yijie will sit on this matter, at that time, he is a fly on the spider’s web, by his rubbing round and rubbing flat.
No, we must come up with a solution as soon as possible.
Waiting anxiously for two more days, Xu Liangchen’s back injury has been greatly healed, she deliberately pretended to still be in pain, at least avoided the ears of Peng Mingxia and the doctor, Duan Yijie came a few more times, the two young ladies of the Shuai Mansion, Qifang and Qiyu, also came together.
Hearing that their future sister-in-law was the beautiful lady from the United States who had returned from St Mary’s Girls’ High School, Qifang and Qiyu, who were studying at the school and had their hearts set on staying in the United States, were very happy and hurriedly took the car to the hospital.
The twins, born to Mrs Lu, followed their mother’s dainty and lovely looks, but their temperament was the opposite: Qifang was quiet and gentle, and Qiyu was like a tomboy who was spacious and lively. Fourteen years old is the age of budding, light as water, to Xu Liangchen in the warmth of respect, get along with is also easy.
Because of Duan Yijie’s threatening words, and when the two came, Peng Mingxia had been waiting around, Xu Liangchen just received the two sisters with dignity and generosity, anxiously awaiting the arrival of her elder sister in her heart.
It was only after another day that Xu Meichen appeared once again.
Peng Mingxia served tea and poured water without moving an inch, the two sisters said some dispensable gossip, Xu Liangchen took out a book from under her pillow in disinterest, ‘Eldest sister, my back still hurts a bit, I may have to stay for some days, would you bring a few more books from the bookshelf in my room?’ While saying this, he casually flipped through the Poetry Scriptures in his hand.
Xu Meichen looked over and saw Liang Chen’s finger intentionally or unintentionally pointing right at the first line of Zhou Nan – Peach Premature: Peach’s Premature, Scorching its Flower.
Mei Chen heart, looked at his sister, smiled and nodded in agreement, while seemingly very happy to talk about recent family affairs: ‘…… These days the government is holding a senate meeting, it is said that cousin’s promotion to mayor is very high, the Marshal’s Office appoints people on merit, even if there are not enough votes, you can still serve in the government …… Yizhang has been in the staff office for a few years, it is also smooth ……’
Xu Liangchen eyes flickered, big sister is telling herself that even if you go, although the cold-faced young man will be angry, but the Marshal General’s Office is not so bad that it will not be on the cousin and brother-in-law under the black hand. The big deal is that there is no hope for further promotion?
Seeing her sister understand her own meaning, Xu Meichen then spoke out to persuade: ‘Second sister, the Marshal’s Office is a famous family, Duan Da Shao is not ashamed of the Ang Zang male, sister and cousin feel that this marriage sister may wish to consider, the woman will always have to be married, so according to Da Shao, what’s wrong with it? ……’
Seeing his elder sister quietly looking at Secretary Peng while she was speaking, Xu Liangchen understood her intention and deliberately said with a sense of embarrassment, ’Elder sister, what are you talking about? ……’ Then seemed to ask in a low voice with thought, ’Did cousin really say that?’
Xu Meichen pulled his sister’s hand and nodded with a smile, ‘Yes, oh, cousin sister-in-law asked me to bring your favourite caper wonton.’ Saying that, he took the thermos cup and handed it to Xu Liangchen, while standing up, ‘Eat it well, I’ll bring it back to see you tomorrow.’
The hand under the cup seems to have an extra piece of paper, Xu Liangchen did not move and put it away, asked Secretary Peng to send his sister out, looking for a chance to read the line on the paper, the heart that has been hanging in the air at least let go.
The news on the paper said that the Grand Marshal’s residence had already admitted to the public that Major Marshal Duan Yijie had a sweetheart, and it was expected that the engagement might be formalised soon.
Since her sister left that day, Xu Liangchen was often deep in thought, but her attitude towards Peng Mingxia was much softer than before. Peng Mingxia tried to talk about the trivial matters of the Marshal’s House, and she would listen quietly, giving Peng Mingxia the feeling that she had no choice but to resign herself to her fate after what had happened. The heart can not help but think, that cousin look at the promotion of the mayor is expected, the Marshal House power, the Major handsome and suave, this Miss Xu may want to understand will no longer insist on it.
So the phone call to Duan Yijie vaguely revealed such good news, Duan Yijie frowned slightly, nothing else was said, only faintly instructed: ‘Strengthen the vigilance.’
Peng Mingxia agreed, in her heart there is some strange a little unimpressed, the Major is not too cautious, Miss Xu’s waist is still not good, the attitude is also a little softened, why bother?
Because Xu Liangchen has been saying that her back hurts, so the hospital invited the famous American doctor Carl who runs a clinic in Yanzhou for a consultation, and the consultation ended with Carl injecting Xu Liangchen while chatting about her situation in English.
Because there are two doctors present in the hospital, Peng Mingxia did not pay attention to, Xu Liangchen but carefully found that Karl’s English mixed with two sentences of French, listen to understand can not help but heartbeat accelerated, busy thank you to cover the past.
After Karl’s arrival, Xu Liangchen’s condition improved, so the injection took place again the next day.
The next day, Carl came already in the evening, Duan Yijie just left, Xu Liangchen in the company of Peng Mingxia is walking in the garden. The grey-haired Carl smiled and walked over, taking the wheelchair in Peng Mingxia’s hand: ‘’Catherine, how are you feeling today? There’s a Chinese saying ‘the sunset is infinite’, are you enjoying the setting sun?’
Xu Liangchen politely greeted Carl, ‘Dr Carl, I’m much better, thank you, have a seat together.’
Then he turned his head and smiled at Peng Mingxia, ‘Secretary Peng, please bring a pot of tea, I would like to chat with Dr Carl.’
This is the garden of the VIP area, there are not many people walking around, and there is no nurse around, walking …… by herself Pang Mingxia turned to think, just now Miss Xu’s attitude towards the great young man was a lot milder than before, and also already said that she would go to the Handsome House some other time, and that the people arranged by Adjutant Luo should be in the vicinity, and that there would not be any mistakes, and so she smiled and agreed, and turned around to call for some refreshments .
Bringing people to get refreshments back, looking at the empty garden, Peng Mingxia hands of tea cups ‘clang’ fell to the ground!
Chapter 12: What happened to the young man who came after me?
A moment of panic and fear in her heart, Peng Mingxia rushed to the phone.
Xu Liangchen under the leadership of Karl, hurriedly and quietly through the flowers, out of the way Karl from the medical box out of white coats, hats and masks and other things, Xu Liangchen put on, the two of them swaggering hurriedly walked out on the car.
It was evening, the sun gradually gathered its afterglow, the streetlights were not yet lit up, pedestrians were in a hurry on the street, the car left the hospital and flew out of the city through the streets and alleys.
‘Mr Carr, by doing this, will you be in danger?’ Xu Liangchen was a little worried and asked in a low voice.
‘Catherine, I am an American citizen, the Grand Marshal’s Office will give face to the Stars and Stripes, don’t worry.’ Carl smiled, ‘David is my friend, the Chinese say that they stick their knives in both sides for their friends, don’t they?’ He held the steering wheel, his eyes fixed on the path ahead in the thick twilight.
‘Where are we going now?’ Xu Liangchen asked softly as he looked at the unfamiliar scenery on both sides in the headlights.
‘East of the city, there’s a friend who’s a sailing enthusiast, he has a small yacht, David is waiting for you there, he’ll send you guys straight onto a cruise ship, and we’ll set sail for the United States at eight tonight.’
Looking at the clock on the car already pointing to seven o’clock, Xu Liangchen nodded, his thoughts somewhat mixed in his heart. Having just returned to Yanzhou for more than two months, she could not have imagined that she would have to leave in such a situation in a hurry. She pressed down the complicated emotions in her heart and turned her head to look at Carl: ‘Thank you, Mr Carl.’
‘There’s no need to be polite, Miss Xu came back from the United States, naturally she understands that we believe that freedom is one of the natural human rights, even powerful politicians can’t force a person to make a choice against his or her own heart, I appreciate Miss Xu’s choice.’ Carl accelerated, the car flew up and slid into the depths of the night.
The yacht was parked right on the shore, the tall and straight David’s handsome face was anxious, pacing back and forth, seeing the car approaching he was busy welcoming him to open the door, ‘Catherine.’
The joy in his eyes made Xu Liangchen’s heart suddenly rise with a hint of apology.
David came from a famous family in the southern part of the United States, passionate, handsome, and an active figure in the College of Education when Xu Liangchen enrolled at Harvard University.
After enrolling, the professor discovered Xu Liangchen’s linguistic talent and insisted that she join the editorial board of the daily newspaper The Harvard Crimson. One day Xu Liangchen went to the National Geographic magazine to deliver an article, and met a handsome young editor, and only after chatting did she realise that she was actually her famous senior David.
After a one-sided relationship, the ancient and mysterious country from the East, the dignified and beautiful woman left an indelible shadow in David’s heart, and then not only took good care of Xu Liangchen, but also invited her to the South several times during holidays. Xu Liangchen understands David’s heart, but the heart is always thinking of Yanzhou, the heart of the system, coupled with Xu Meichen on the transnational love affair is not taken seriously, she will also be difficult to let go of the heart, the relationship between the two people has always been if the relationship is not determined.
Xu Liangchen graduated and returned to China, the pursuit of beautiful people eager David did not have the slightest hesitation, gave up their own famous reporter’s life, voluntarily transferred to the Far East, followed Xu Liangchen’s footsteps to the Ten Mile Ocean Park Yanshou.
This is not only the doubtful Xu Liangchen unexpected, touched, on the foreign marriage has always held a negative attitude of Xu Meichen, David’s view can not help but change, so this more than a month, the relationship between the two have made great progress.
David’s work in the Far East had just opened up, but now he had to violate the magazine’s rules and accompany himself back to the United States, Xu Liangchen felt deeply guilty.
‘Catherine, are you okay?’ David gave Xu Liangchen a tender hug, ‘These days, I’ve been very worried.’
‘I’m sorry, David.’ Xu Liangchen smiled apologetically and looked at a smiling blonde man next to him as he jawed in greeting.
‘This is Daniel, the counsellor of the American consulate in Yanzhou, my cousin, who gave us a ride to the cruise ship.’ David introduced Xu Liangchen as he shook his hand.
Daniel, who was fluent in Chinese, and Xu Liangchen shook hands and greeted each other according to Chinese etiquette, and the three of them bid farewell to Dr Carl and boarded the yacht.
The engine roared low, the yacht gradually left the riverbank, cutting through the rippling water in the night, dragging out a long white splash, the moon became broken on the brightly lit river, the fishing boats dotted with lights in the distance, and the waterfowls occasionally let out a few chirps. Xu Liangchen stood on the side of the boat, looking at the brightly lit Yanzhou City in the distance, his complexion was gloomy.
‘Catherine ……’ David looked at her side face under the moonlight, and called out in a low voice, Liangchen likes his own country, this feeling he understands, but this ancient country is chaotic in the current situation, the warlords are backed by guns, and they wantonly trample on human rights, and Meichen asked him to take Catherine to the United States. He was both happy and sad for her.
Perceiving David’s concerned gaze, Xu Liangchen turned her head and smiled faintly at him, signalling that he did not need to worry, David saw her wrapping her arms around him, understanding that the night wind on the river was chilly, and busily signalled for her to go into the cabin.
Standing for a long time, Xu Liangchen felt a vague soreness in her waist, so she didn’t insist. In the cabin Daniel has prepared refreshments, the two of them slightly used some, just put down the cup of tea to hear not far away seems to have suddenly come from a loud noise.
Xu Liangchen’s heart trembled, raised his eyes to look at David, and listened with his ears.
The yacht slowly stopped.
Xu Liangchen walked to the window, David gave her a worried look and followed behind.
Under the hazy moonlight, several dark speedboats came up abruptly from all around, the yacht stopped, the searchlights on the speedboats turned on at the same time, the yacht and the nearby river surface suddenly became snowy bright, and the soldiers on the speedboats with live guns and loaded bullets could see it clearly.
Xu Liangchen’s heart sank, she looked at David and said softly, ‘I’m sorry, David, they’re coming after us.’
David smiled and shook his head, ‘I never thought it would come this fast. Catherine, you don’t have to worry, no one can stop us if we want to leave, Daniel can ask for help from his allies.’
It wasn’t just Chinese warships that were swimming in these waters, there were also Japanese and German ships. As an American, how could he possibly stand by and give up the woman he loved to others?
Xu Liangchen’s heart skipped a beat, Japanese and German warships? For stirring up international disputes themselves? She slowly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the distant fishing fires on the river in the vast night.
This land had already had too many beacons and disasters, Xu Liangchen was half silent for a long time, after a while she raised her head and looked straight at David, and said earnestly, ‘No, David, I’m a Chinese, and causing a dispute in China’s territorial waters isn’t something I’d like to see.’
She was accustomed to reading a large number of foreign telegrams and newspapers every day, and understood better than anyone else the present position of the Confederate military government. The Japanese were omnipresently looking for opportunities to provoke and control Southern China, and no matter how much they resented Duan Yijie’s strong-arming, they were unwilling to make the political situation in the south more chaotic and complicated because of themselves.
David looked at her with some surprise, not letting Daniel request assistance from his allies, how had they gone? It’s a military speedboat, it’s got to be that guy, Catherine doesn’t want to go?
To attract foreign invaders into the ‘home’ is a behaviour that has always been abhorred by the people of the country, and she, Xu Liangchen, is equally incapable of doing such a thing. On the one hand is their own country, on the other hand is the dream of freedom, Xu Liangchen could not imagine that this night they actually have to face such a choice, her heart is a little heavy rather difficult.
In the shadow of the lights, time flowed minute by minute, the yacht was silent, the soldiers on the speedboat stood straight, their guns aimed at the yacht, but they just waited.
‘David, Miss Catherine, what do you want to do about it?’ Daniel asked with concern as he walked into the cabin.
‘Sorry Daniel, for the trouble.’ David spread his hands helplessly, ‘Catherine, she doesn’t want to see a dispute.’
‘But, Carl is in their hands ……‘
’What?’ Xu Liangchen was shocked, sprinting out of the cabin, and on the speedboat, Carl was being pushed and shoved by the guards, standing on the deck of the speedboat.
This break a cut is really dripping, Xu Liangchen closed his eyes and whispered to David and Daniel who came out behind him, ‘I’m sorry, I won’t involve Mr. Carl ……’
“Catherine, we’d better go, stay That Major won’t let you go, in America, you’ll be free to realise your ideals and will live a good life, I promise.’ Looking at Xu Liangchen’s demeanour, David was a little anxious, could he give up so easily?
On the speedboat, Luo Hongyi looked at his family’s eldest young man with some concern, from the afternoon I do not know what the third madam had said to the eldest young man, after that he has been frowning, intercepted to the yacht also did not like the usual as a thunderous order to go on board to arrest people, just has been silently looking at the ship on the side of the slender figure contemplation, what happened to the eldest young man?
The thirteenth chapter of the love field of the big wood
from the hospital rushed to the office after the meeting, the House came to the phone, said the third lady something to find, Duan Yijie feel very surprised.
The third lady Cai Shuyang was born poor, ten years old because of the flood, the family fled to the outskirts of Mengzhou, relying on the blacksmith’s father to help people work for a living. Cold door fly out of the golden phoenix, eighteen-year-old poor girl born of a beautiful, handsome, charming and lovely.
Proposals came in droves, and the parents who cherished their daughter did not want to marry her off so easily. Unexpectedly in a winter morning, a flower-like girl to the village picking water, inadvertently ran into an officer dressed in military uniform, waist with a long sword.
Two days later, a matchmaker came to her door, and Cai Shuyang was shocked to learn that the man she had met that day by the river was the famous local warlord Duan Zhengxun. Cai Shuyang and her parents had naturally heard that Duan Zhengxun not only had a wife, but also a concubine. The Cai family was not prepared for the idea of letting a young girl go to be the third concubine of a warlord who was much older than them.
Cai’s father and mother had no intention of flattering the rich and powerful, so they politely refused.
But Duan Zhenghun in Mengzhou has been a powerful warlord, local officials are worried about the knot on, heard about the matter after repeated coercion, the Cai family can not be bothered, under the circumstances, finally in the early spring of the blossoms, nineteen-year-old Cai Shuyang on the sedan chair into the Duan House.
Cai Shuyang is a hard-working woman, married to Duan Zhengxun at the time of the Southern Army’s expansion of the most violent period, when Mrs Lu and the second lady Shao Yizhen are due to the soil and water, poor health in Mengzhou and Lei’an, only Cai Shuyang and then entered the door of the fourth lady Wu Wen silk, always followed Duan Zhengxun to the South and the North, even if it is the toughest moments of the fierce battle, but also never less than Duan Zhengxun’s accompanying the army wife.
Although she was forced to marry Duan for fear of power, after several years of war, the relationship between Cai Shuyang and Duan Chengxun gradually improved. During this period, Cai Shuyang gave birth to Duan’s second daughter, Qining.
Cai Shuyang was born into a poor family, but envied those who were educated. After the birth of Qining, she begged and pleaded with Madame Lu for permission to enter the Mengzhou Women’s Normal School No. 1, where she progressed very quickly through her own intelligence and hard work. When Duan Zhengxun learnt of this, he felt that it would undermine the dignity of the Marshal’s Office and ordered Cai Shuyang to terminate her studies.
Cai Shuyang was heartbroken when her studies were terminated, and her differences with her husband over the growth of Qining and her marriage grew wider and wider. Married against her will into the Duan House, Cai Shuyang feel that it has been a lifelong regret only thing, the Duan Zhengxun to his daughter’s marriage to cling to the rich and powerful, in order to fight against Duan Zhengxun’s established marriage, had taken his daughter back to his home in Mengzhou in a huff, until Mrs. Lu intermediated from the marriage to politely persuade to call it quits, the character of the strong Cai Shuyang only returned to Shuai House.
But from then on with the relationship with Duan Zhengxun is the same as fire and water up, daughter married, Duan old lady moved to Yanzhou, the third lady simply to wait on her mother-in-law in the name of moving to Duan mother’s residence, followed by Duan mother of fasting and meditation, separated from her husband, and the House of the matter is never pay attention to.
Today suddenly let someone call to find himself, Duan Yijie both unexpected and puzzled.
Hurriedly back to the Marshal’s Mansion, the maid said that the third lady is waiting for the eldest young man at the Little White House, entering the door, he saw the third lady sitting on the sofa in the living room flipping through a newspaper, Duan Yijie was busy greeting, ‘Auntie three, you’re looking for me?’
Cai Shuyang in a plain cheongsam, still charming and beautiful face with a slight smile: ‘Boss, I have something to ask you.’
Duan Yijie raised his eyebrows, Cai Shuyang looked at him and sat down, opened his mouth to ask, but in the morning, the fourth lady asked that question: ‘Boss, what is going on between you and Miss Xu’s family?’
Duan Yijie was slightly stunned, Fourth Aunt had seen Xu Liangchen before, it wasn’t easy to trick her, but thinking of Fourth Aunt’s smoothness, as long as she made things clear, it was unlikely for her to stop it; and Third Aunt’s character was rigid and straight, and she had always detested the act of taking by force to serve as a tiger’s accomplice, so it seemed to Duan Yijie that that drama in the morning had been acted out for this one. How could she suddenly ask such words? Did she see a problem?
Without waiting for Duan Yijie to answer, Cai Shuyang sighed quietly and said rather self-deprecatingly, ‘Originally, this matter is not something that Auntie San should be in charge of, but after seeing that Miss Xu, I can’t help but want to ask you a question, Boss, do you genuinely like this second miss, or do you just want to act?’
Can you even tell if you’re acting? Duan Yijie couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows and look at Cai Shujan, with a trace of discomfort, ‘Third Aunt, I ……’
Cai Shujan looked at him lightly, ‘Although Third Aunt is not much of a culture, at least it is also false to grow up to be these ages, and the other young lady But more than blushing embarrassed, is not you do sin? I and your fourth aunt’s eyes are still not spent.’
The third madam rarely has such sharp words, Duan Yijie slightly frowned.
Cai Shuyang then advised in a serious tone, ‘Boss, my fourth aunt and I both think that that Miss Xu family is very good, dignified and generous, not humble, but also a talented woman who has stayed in the ocean, people are also righteous, without the intention to climb up the power and nobility, if you do not truly like, you can not miss people ……’ Observing Duan Yijie’s face, the Third Lady suddenly laughed flirtatiously, ‘Your Fourth Aunt and I both think that you’re interested in other people. ……’ How have you ever seen a cold-faced great young man take care of a woman like that before?
Duan Yijie froze slightly at the words, and raised his eyebrows to look at Cai Shuyang who had a faint but extremely serious smile, contemplating and not saying anything, the third madam smiled and straightened her face, ‘Boss, if you really like it, do you want the person or the heart?’ After a pause, Cai Shuyang put down the newspaper in his hands, ‘To want people, your method is right; if you want the heart ……’ she shook her head, ‘it’s a big mistake.’
‘People have feelings and hearts, a woman’s heart is even more tender and sensitive, you’re pushing step by step and taking by force, what will Miss Xu think? A beautiful person like that, who reads foreign books and has a soft and strong nature, do you think it’s that easy to bow down under the power? Besides,’ Cai Shuyang glanced at Duan Yijie with some hatred: ’Do you think all women in the world are eager to marry into the Marshal’s House? Chasing a girl is not fighting a war, the barrel of a gun is hard, the occupation is victory.’
Seeing that Duan Yijie did not refute his own words, but his brows became more and more tightly frowned, Cai Shuyang understood that this cold-faced young man, who had never been false to girls, and even less experience in lovemaking, listened to his own words and began to be troubled. From the looks of it, this boss might indeed have feelings for Miss Xu.
Cai Shuyang felt both relieved and amused, relieved that Duan Yijie, unlike his father, was not a philandering carrot with a flirtatious streak, and might really be a serious person about his feelings; amused that such a big man, who was very good at leading troops and fighting battles, was confused about chasing girls, and was also horizontal to the woman he had a crush on.
Passed a cup of water over, Cai Shuyang finally said: ‘Third aunt is talking too much, third aunt just think that talent and appearance, have learning, have backbone and that young woman is rare; a lifetime can find their own sincerely like the person, is a few generations only to repair the blessing, not easy ah …… ‘
Duan Yijie stared at Cai Shuyang, the third aunt’s words, made him unexpected and surprised. Cai Shuyang, who came from a poor background and never cared about things outside of his body, even for himself and Xu Liangchen, said these heartfelt words, he could not help but feel some strange feelings in his heart, so he smiled faintly and said, ‘Thank you for Auntie Three’s teachings, I …… will think about it.’
Cai Shuyang stood up, ‘Then third aunt will not take up your time, go first.’ Walked out a few steps, remembered what suddenly stopped his steps and turned back: ‘The old lady there I will deal with your fourth aunt first, and when Miss Xu’s matter is dealt with, then talk to the old man—you can’t be in front of the old man, and still use today’s tricks to force someone else’s young lady to bow down, right?’
Cai Shuyang laughed and flirted with Duan Yijie, Duan Yijie’s just somewhat soothed face suspiciously embarrassed, turned his head and pretended to sort out the documents on the coffee table, did not say a word.
The literary talent and military strategy are all outstanding, leading the troops to fight is the backbone of the Southern Army of the cold-faced young man, in front of the love was so at a loss, Cai Shuyang some pity to look at Duan Yijie a glance, suddenly thought of something as if to ask: ‘Oh, the fourth sister asked me to ask you, Xiaowu Zi did not say that he likes Wenqing?’
Duan Yijie looked up in shock, Wu Zhenzhong …… likes Wenqing? Third Aunt saw his look and smiled helplessly in relief, this guy is really slow, Wen Qing asking him might as well be asking the south wall, no wonder Wen Qing’s smile has become less and less over the years, when it comes to a wooden head like this, no one can do anything about it, ‘Forget about it, this is something that you don’t care about.’ Third Aunt waved her hand and turned to leave.
For an afternoon, Third Aunt’s words kept replaying in Duan Yijie’s mind.
Chapter 14 I don’t see you well
A man’s man dares to do what he wants, he doesn’t want to deny that this Xu family’s second young lady gives him a very special impression, and even some attraction, so that he has an impulse to want to explore and not want to let go of his hand, but this is liking?
Duan Yijie stood upright, his hand held up and let go, he frowned, this second lady obviously do not like himself, right? How do you say you like it? How is a woman truly like? In the past, those celebrities and beauties, almost see on the dip up, every time I see fawning or false smile, only feel disgusted, they that is not considered to like? If you like something, you will try to get it and take it or even possess it, you have always thought so, are women different?
I have been with the army since I was nine years old, and I studied with a gentleman that my father specially invited to complete my education in the army. The army is certainly not the place to talk about love, in addition to marching is to fight, all is the barrel of a gun to say, are force conquest, let the other party willingly concede defeat, is impossible, who would like to willingly give up the power they have? And so, he himself got used to striking when he saw fit.
Third aunt may have a point, this period of time, even if coercion, but they have not substantially hurt the girl, and unconsciously as much as possible to her a little better: that day she was apprehensive, they are afraid of starving her, not also the first bowl of chicken casserole shark’s fins installed to her? Fear that she was bored in the hospital, let a person sent a special book over; deliberately sent to find Xu Meichen to accompany; even that slap also endured …… originally thought that she was good for her, this girl actually still ran away.
If it is not that day Peng Mingxia phone inadvertently a few words, so that they have been prepared, perhaps also really give her away …… This second lady actually disregarded the safety of the two Sun and Liu families, when the opportunity to make a decision to go dark, visible is not a character with a weak and meek temperament, hard to be no good, but how to coax a woman to like it? Duan Yijie only feel than to fight a hard battle also let a person head big.
Luo Hongyi looked at Duan Yijie, surrounded by so long, the youngest still do not see movement, is not so stalemate?
Duan Yijie of course also understand that things must be resolved, thought, he ordered his own speedboat close to the yacht, and then let the soldiers ordered the above to put down the gangway, Duan Yijie with Luo Hongyi and a few other personal guards went up.
Xu Liangchen was standing at the bow of the boat, with David and Daniel standing behind her, looking at her rather worriedly.
Xu Liangchen’s heart was shaken when Duan Yijie’s upright figure appeared on the yacht. In the shadow of the lights, his brows were furrowed and his face was cold, as if he was repressing something, causing her heart to beat sharply several times with some unconscious trepidation.
David walked forward, wanting to stand in front of Xu Liangchen to protect her, Duan Yijie coldly glanced at him and simply ignored it, walking directly in front of Xu Liangchen to stare at her, and said in a deep voice, ‘Go into the cabin, I have something to ask you.’
Xu Liangchen is not thinking of being stopped by someone, but did not expect him to act so quickly, secretly sighed, I do not know whether it is sad or the relief that things have come to an end, she calmed her breath, her eyes looked straight at Duan Yijie: ‘Can’t you say it here?’
Duan Yijie’s pupils contracted, his black eyes narrowed, his voice cold and clear: ‘Come in.’
After saying this, he strides towards the cabin, Xu Liangchen looks at David and Daniel who were stopped by the guards, the corners of his lips slightly hooked and nodded, signalling that they should rest assured, and then he turns around to walk in.
David, both worried and anxious, said loudly in raw Chinese, ‘You can’t hurt her! I’m an American citizen, and she’s my lover ……’
A crisp gunshot whistled past his ears, and Duan Yijie turned back, blowing on the smouldering muzzle of his gun and said coldly, ’This is China’s territorial waters, it’s not your turn to talk.’ Surprisingly, he was quite fluent in English, and Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but look up at him.
‘You ……’ David didn’t expect Duan Yijie to raise his hand and fire a gun, Daniel patted his shoulder and came over, ’Mr Duan, I’m Daniel, the counsellor of the American consulate, can I talk to you? ’
Duan Yijie glanced at him, ‘Talk? I’m afraid Mr Daniel has come to the wrong place. Please wait, Miss Xu and I have something to say. Men, please ask the two American friends to come and sit at the bow of the ship for a while and take good care of them.’
The guards came over, Duan Yijie no longer cared about David and Daniel, his dark eyes fixed on Xu Liangchen, ‘Please come in.’
Xu Liangchen glanced at David and Daniel again, calmly walking into the cabin.
Duan Yijie had already taken a seat on a chair, his eyes burning as he looked at Xu Liangchen, and it was only after a moment that he whispered, ‘Please sit down.’
‘Please let David and Daniel go.’ Xu Liangchen looked at him with clear eyes.
‘Let them go?’ Duan Yijie’s thin lips lightly hooked with a touch of mockery, ‘Miss Xu is willing to sacrifice herself for this American?’ There seemed to be a storm gathering in his eyes, ‘Assisting you in your escape and not shooting them with a single bullet, I’m already very polite. Do you really think I’d be scrupulous? Two people drowned in the river in the middle of the night, how big a deal is that? Miss Xu hasn’t heard that there are bandits on the river?’
‘Broken’ was really dark, causing harm to David and Daniel and even trying to frame him for it! Looking at Xu Liangchen’s surprised look, Duan Yijie floated a smile: ‘Don’t worry, I don’t want to sin …… However, it depends on Miss Xu’s thoughts ……’
Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, and immediately Understanding, she smiled faintly, ‘Mr Duan has a plan, my thoughts are that important? Here, you, Mr Duan, are the master, right?’
The scorn and disdain in her eyes caused Duan Yijie’s heart to stutter, and he couldn’t help but give Xu Liangchen a death glare. This girl is getting bolder and bolder, when they first met they were still a little intimidated, and tonight when they were blocked from escaping, not only are they not afraid, but they are this calm? Could it be that she really likes that David outside, and is no longer afraid for him?
Duan Yijie stood up, lights and shadows in the moon, black eyes sharp light flashed lightly, look Xu Liangchen momentarily stunned, in the strong and domineering Duan Yijie body, they actually seem to see a touch of gloom? It is very strange.
The strange feeling fleeting, Xu Liangchen frowned lightly, sideways sat down and coldly said, ‘What is there to say, big young please say it.’
Her calmness and composure caused Duan Yijie’s feet to lurch, slowly taking a seat on the opposite side and saying in a deep voice, ‘You must leave?’
What? Not to leave and let you bully and take advantage of me? Xu Liangchen somewhat did not understand the meaning of his question, frowned and said, ‘I sympathise with and understand Mr Duan’s situation and bitterness, but I don’t want to cheat the world together with you pretending to be an unmarried couple ……’
‘That was before, not from now on.’ Duan Yijie’s dark eyes raged with emotions, almost somewhat hateful as he said.
‘What?’ Xu Liangchen was confused, why was this overbearing great young man talking so strangely tonight? He himself couldn’t even understand what it meant.
Duan Yijie stared at Xu Liangchen’s confused but indifferent eyes, this woman is really the more you look at the more eye-catching, only such an expression, under the light looks like some of their own eyes can not be removed, this woman I Duan Yijie to be sure.
Staring at Xu Liangchen with doubtful eyes, Duan Yijie did not blush and said in a deep voice: ‘Look at your eyes, do my girlfriend, understand?’
Xu Liangchen frowned at the words, this Duan Yijie which tendon is not right tonight? He stopped himself from hitting and scolding but suddenly said these inexplicable words, even if you want to coax the old man to be happy, you don’t have to make this kind of ‘sacrifice’, right?
According to their own understanding, Duan Yijie is really not the kind of flirtatious young marshal. In addition to the Hongtu House and the three ladies and four ladies to come that two crazy as well as play, get along with these days, Xu Liangchen think that this cold-faced young arrogant, arrogant, domineering, strong and cold-blooded and so on a series of bad habits, but not nasty, on the female although not false colour, but will not be lowly look at.
There are countless celebrities and beauties who covet the position of young lady of the Marshal’s House, why must he find himself? It’s really inexplicable.
Somewhat helplessly glancing at Duan Yijie, Xu Liangchen simply told the truth: ‘I’m very grateful for the young lady’s eyes, but I’m sorry, I’m not willing.’ I don’t look at you well and don’t want to participate in this crazy game.
Chapter fifteen do not believe that can not take you this girl
Duan Yijie sniffed his face sank, his eyes burning lock Xu Liangchen: ‘Why?’
This also need to ask why? Xu Liangchen did not show weakness to meet Duan Yijie’s eyes, the heart feels very strange, two people look at each other, there is no love at first sight bridge, acquaintance is only a short period of time, and no matter to the Marshal’s Office part-time or know this young man, they are not voluntary, why suddenly want to be willing to?
Does this person not even understand this? Xu Liangchen was somewhat speechless, after a period of silence, she coldly thought of a reason that even she found unbelievable, so she asked out loud, ‘Young master …… you like me?’
Between a man and a woman, love will be born because of liking, love and companionship because of love, this cold-faced young master who has never been false to women will like himself? Xu Liangchen found it funny and impossible.
The sun comes out from the west are not this unrealistic, Duan Yijie today what madness?
Duan Yijie sniffed slightly stunned, not ashamed to be back from the ocean, blunt very it, even dared to explicitly ask himself like her? At that moment, looked at Xu Liangchen faintly said: ‘In the future, there is this possibility.’
What kind of answer is this? If it wasn’t for the inappropriate environment, Xu Liangchen almost laughed out loud, cold-faced great young man this is considered silly or coping? She nodded her head and echoed very seriously, ‘Well, that’s in the future, but Mr Duan will run into other people, better and more suitable people.’
Duan Yijie’s brows wrinkled up, where does this girl come up with so much nonsense, seeing you as a good match is you, what do you care about the future, what do you care about other people?
‘Stay by my side, never leave.’ Duan Yijie didn’t even want to think about that much, overbearingly dry.
Now Xu Liangchen does not know how to answer him, how this person thinking and normal people are not the same? Dropping her eyes in silence for a long time, she looked peaceful and her tone was flat as she whispered, ‘Big young man is very persistent, even if it’s dead, you want it?’
Duan Yijie shuddered at the words, narrowing his eyes and staring at Xu Liangchen dead on, ‘What do you mean?’
Xu Liangchen sighed, his expression indifferent: ‘Mr Duan wouldn’t fail to understand the true meaning of love, two people who don’t like each other, who aren’t deeply in love, how can they be together forever? If they are barely together, they are nothing more than spouses, sharing the same bed and different dreams. With the power of the Marshal’s House, if the great young man must be forced, Liang Chen is hard to resist, do you think I have any other choice?’
The words were said coldly, but Duan Yijie felt the weight of it, his eyes darkened: ‘You intimidate?’
‘Life is precious, love is more expensive; if it’s for freedom, both can be thrown away.’ Lifting his eyes to look at the hazy moonlight outside the cabin, Xu Liangchen’s voice was light and elegant.
Duan Yijie could not imagine that the little white rabbit went against the norm tonight, and even brightly and squarely showed its little claws and confronted itself, he looked cold: ‘Xu Liangchen, do you know what you’re talking about?’
Xu Liangchen did not look at him, looking out the window at a cloud covering the moon, faintly said, ‘The Marshal’s Office controls the sixteen provinces in the south, holding the destiny of the Liu and Sun families, I can’t afford to mess with a teacher, what does Mr Duan want to do, who dares to block it?’ Not to mention just wanting a woman.
Duan Yijie slanted a glance at her, it’s good to understand.
‘Taking by force is Mr Duan’s business, wanting freedom regardless of anything else is my business.’ Xu Liangchen turned her head to look at Duan Yijie, speaking as she should.
Duan Yijie’s eyes were dark, staring straight at Xu Liangchen: ‘Following me, is that so condescending to you?’
Xu Liangchen smiled faintly, ‘If Mr Duan was forced, would you be willing?’
‘……’ Duan Yijie didn’t expect the little white rabbit to be so eloquent, his heart was both depressed and a little angry, to be seen by this big young man, isn’t it your honour? Ten miles of ocean, a thousand daughters, I just see your eyes, you are still not willing?
Xu Liangchen understands his mind, lightly raised her eyebrows: ‘’I don’t think there’s any honour or no honour in love, it’s only a good relationship when two people are in love. Mr Duan looks at me in the eye, Liangchen thanks, doesn’t mean I have to look at you as well, but I’m forced to follow you, I can’t leave, I still have to be happy?’ Xu Liangchen looked straight at Duan Yijie, a hint of mockery and disdain hidden in his words.
Ten miles of ocean, countless celebrities and beauties, to be able to be seen by the Marshal’s cold-faced young man, may be the honour of most women, but this, does not include her Xu Liangchen.
Duan Yijie was furious for a while, but he had to admit that what the stubborn girl said seemed reasonable, at least it coincided with what the third aunt said. It seems that one really doesn’t know much about women. Is it hard to let go and let her fly?
No, Duan Ben Da Shao has never fought a cowardly battle, and even if he loses, he will lose to understand! Duan Yijie relaxed leaning to the back of the chair, greatly asked: ‘You like that American?’
Broken a cut suddenly changed the topic, Xu Liangchen looked at him in surprise, think about it and nodded: ‘Yes.’
That hint of hesitation deep in her tone Duan Yijie but heard it, he hooked his lips and smiled gently, ‘You’ve known this David for three years, and he’s been chasing you for three years, isn’t that right?’
Duan Yijie was so clear about his own affairs? Xu Liangchen did not count it as a surprise to slant a glance at him, knowing what else to ask?
‘Just such a fortress,’ Duan Yijie said with a sidelong glance at Xu Liangchen, hinting at flirtation, ’Not even taken down in three years, this kind of combat power, humph!’ He hummed disdainfully, squinting at Xu Liangchen.
What a chubby, comparing this kind of thing to fighting a war, Xu Liangchen gave him a look of shame and glared at him fiercely.
This glance glared at Duan Yijie’s heart, he suddenly felt that he had not missed something before, the woman is not sticky, so that the lips sit and talk, but also a kind of enjoyment, that shy, annoyed, frowning, slanting …… how to look at it is a style, a beautiful.
‘You are not now want to marry this American, right?’ Duan Yijie sword eyebrow raised, then asked, see Xu Liangchen heard a slight pause, did not instantly answer, can not help but be a little pleased, but still gently said: ‘You like, can, is not it?’
Words said without end, Xu Liangchen but understand what he means, half a ring, very dryly picked up a sentence: ‘Yes.’
Rather direct, Duan Yijie very reluctant ‘hum’: ‘Women are really troublesome! Well, you want to like it, don’t you? I don’t believe it, your Miss Xu’s like is harder than a Jedi counterattack!’
Duan Yijie moved over, almost head to head, and tightly forced his eyes on Xu Liangchen, ‘Listen to me, for your sake, I’ll let these two guys go, and I’ll give you time to like them, but don’t sneak away! I’ll send someone to keep an eye on these two guys, and if you run away, I’ll shoot them right away! Hmph, I still don’t believe that I can’t take this girl of yours!’
Xu Liangchen saw him approaching, she couldn’t help but dodge backwards, but gave Duan Yijie a hand to hold her shoulder: ‘Don’t be happy yet, I can’t wait that long, let’s make a bet – no matter if you really like it or not, as long as I can get you to take the initiative to say “like”, you’ll have to return to the mansion with me to comfort you! Old madam, this is the premise of letting you escape this time, how, dare you promise?’
It seems that this girl ate soft but not hard, to subdue her still have to use their brains with the ‘art of war’, they look at her eyes, not want to take her life, horizontal on the only afraid to run faster, Auntie may be right, women are sensual animals, then good, is not like it, do not believe that this big young can not do it!
This big young must let you willingly follow me for the rest of your life!
Chapter 16 A Low-Profile Solution
Xu Liangchen broke away from his hand and dodged the cool face that was close at hand, blinking her eyes in some disbelief. What’s wrong with Duan Yijie today? So domineering and strong guy, actually reasonable? Although the words are still rogue, the conditions also seem bizarre, but at least gave himself a choice and a certain amount of space.
Looking critically at Duan Yijie, Xu Liangchen thought for a moment and tentatively asked, ‘Is there a time limit? For example, after a long time I still don’t like it, will you …… let me go?’
This girl actually wants to go? Duan Yijie’s face sank, made a hard look at her, and said in a cold voice: ‘Just one year, don’t you want to go to the United States, I’ll send you there.’ Still don’t believe it, I’m that hard for you to like? Stinky girl!
Xu Liangchen looked at his sunken face, nodded his head flatly, I can’t imagine that tonight’s matter was solved like this, the cold face big young man before and after the change is really big ah, he …… is this considered a compromise? Such a domineering and strong person compromised, why? What exactly happened?
Is thinking, but see Duan Yijie stood up, cold a grabbed her wrist, a belt will be buckled into their arms, very depressed and very reluctant to lower his head against the petal-like red lips straight kiss up, even dare to escape? And also stretched out the small claws and I tell conditions? Hmph, first kiss back to Ben say!
His lips and tongue somewhat clumsily traced her lips, bringing her a strange tingling and trembling. He looked a little anxious, trying to pry open her lips to squeeze into her mouth.
Xu Liangchen struggled only to feel a numbness in her scalp, pushing against her and tightly closing her lips and teeth. Duan Yijie is smart, he clasped a hand on the slender waist, coldly and gently a pinch …… Xu Liangchen low alarm, someone’s tongue took the opportunity to explore, domineering entanglement.
Tall and straight male body close to her, with a faint tobacco breath lingering over, under the uniform of the rapid beating heart exudes a burning heat burning her. The overbearing and somewhat shuddering kiss made Xu Liangchen unable to breathe.
Tossing and turning in the cherry lips kissed to red and swollen, Duan Yijie only some don’t know enough to let go of her, with slightly rough breathing, staring tightly at Xu Liangchen: ‘Must try to like, hear me? Alienate that American, to let me know that you’re secretly in love with him, humph, I can’t spare him!’
Xu Liangchen glared at him fiercely, can liking be forced? Big dummy! What do you mean by secretly crossing the border, you think you’re fighting a war, say it so hard.
Barely calmed his breathing, Xu Liangchen lazily ignored him, somehow provoked him who knows if he will go crazy again. Since the words have been said open, they do not need to be trembling, David and Daniel do not know how it is, or go to meet them earlier, lest the two worry about themselves. This break a cut, tonight is inexplicable, at the moment very nonchalant said, ‘I’m leaving.’ Turning around, he was about to leave.
‘What I said, remember?’ Duan Yijie repeated in a deep voice.
Xu Liangchen secretly rolled her eyes and faintly said, ‘Mr Duan won’t be unable to keep his words, please let David and Mr Daniel leave, if you don’t want to cause an international dispute.’ She cast a sidelong glance at Duan Yijie, her gaze looking towards the river in the distance where the night was deep.
The sharp light in Duan Yijie’s eyes flashed, the corners of his lips lightly hooked, this second young lady is one that understands the current situation, it seems that this girl is still hiding a lot of secrets that she doesn’t know, not bad, he still likes to fight the hard battles!
‘Second Miss this is for my own good?’ Duan Yijie slanted a glance at Xu Liangchen and asked lightly, walking out after Xu Liangchen.
David and Daniel were guarded by the guards in the back cabin, and at Duan Yijie’s command, the two were invited out. Duan Yijie stood aside and watched as Xu Liangchen walked over to the duo.
David asked with concern, ‘Catherine, are you alright?’
Xu Liangchen leaned slightly sideways and shook her head with a smile, ‘I’m fine, David, you and Mr Daniel can leave now.’
‘What about you, Catherine?’ David took two anxious steps forward, ‘Aren’t you coming along?’
‘I will send someone to send Miss Xu back.’ Duan Yijie raised his sword brows and said coldly, ‘Mr David doesn’t have to worry, Mr Daniel, I’ll see you later.’ With that, he turned his head and called Luo Hongyi, ‘Lieutenant Luo, send a speedboat to send Miss Xu back to the Sun Mansion.’
Luo Hongyi promised ‘yes’ and went downstairs to make arrangements, David opened his mouth to speak, but Duan Yijie raised his hand and said, ‘Miss Xu, please.’ Duan Yijie brought people and Xu Liangchen down to the yacht together.
Xu Liangchen smiled comfortingly at David and Daniel, and got on a speedboat, Duan Yijie is a man of his word, and said that he would not go back on his word, Xu Liangchen believed for no reason, but this belief could not be said to David.
David looked at the distant figure of the beautiful people, helplessly shrugged his shoulders, his heart is lost, anxious and worried.
Daniel watched the speedboat leave, sighed and patted David’s shoulder, tonight’s incident was lightly and unusually low-key solution by this young commander, somewhat out of his expectation.
He has seen a lot of Chinese ** troops, are arrogant and not very reasonable, up is to be high and mighty, and when he reported the name of the U.S. Consulate, the vast majority of people will change the previous savagery, is what the Chinese saying of the arrogance of the former, the latter, this seldom dealt with the marshal is special, always not lowly and not overbearing, cold, but not rude, I can see that the soldiers under the military discipline is also strict. I would like to remind Minister Clinton that this man should not be underestimated.
Almost swept the world of European war has been more than three years, has been to maintain ‘neutrality’ of the United States of America in March, ‘secret message incident’, and in April Germany again began ‘unrestricted submarine warfare After the ‘Secret Telegram Incident’ in March and Germany’s ‘Unlimited Submarine Warfare’ in April, the United States of America announced that it would change its position and participate in the Allied war against the Allies.
Because the main battlefield in the European continent, the European war on Asia and the Far East caused by the impact is not obvious, and relatively, and even weakened the Western influence on China’s economy, the development of China’s national industry in the past two years, there is a more relaxed environment, flour, textiles, and other light industry development rapidly; the West has no time to look East, so that Japan in the Far East military, economic and other aspects of the impact of the sudden increase.
At present, although the war was still going on, both military groups were exhausted. Washington sent President Wilson to the United States of America to participate in the war of the internal minutes wrote: the seeds of war in the modern world, is the industrial and commercial confrontation; this war is in fact a commercial and industrial war, please do not simply think that only a political war ……
This ancient country with the largest area of land in Asia, with vast country, rich in resources, where formerly the influence of the United States of America had been feeble, but where now the United States of America was not prepared to relinquish its power to share any longer.
This not to be underestimated young man, is the future owner of the southern military government with half of China in hand, watching the speedboat disappeared into the night, Daniel did not move, from the point of view of professional diplomats, he thought more far-reaching, and even have begun to consider looking for the opportunity of it.
Chapter 17 竟芜
Xu Liangchen was sent directly back to the Sun House. Hearing the report from the subordinate, Sun Menglin personally welcomed him out, ‘Trouble the eldest young man to personally send cousin back, would you like to have a cup of tea at the house?’
Because he didn’t want to attract attention, Duan Yi Jie only brought a small entourage, and didn’t get off the car in front of the Sun Mansion, seeing Sun Meng Lin walk out before pushing open the door of the car, and said faintly, ‘It’s late at night, so I won’t bother Brother Ming Fu and the Mansion, and I will definitely come to visit some other time; the second young miss is recovering from a back injury, so she still needs to pay attention to resting.’
Sun Menglin smiled and thanked her, watching Xu Liangchen get out of the car and shouted ‘Cousin’ and then walked straight into the door, giving only a faint glance to the cold-faced young man who was watching her with a burning gaze, and owed her a word.
Duan Yijie was talking to Sun Menglin while staring at Xu Liangchen’s slender figure disappearing behind the door, his brows furrowed. He was unprecedentedly generous and didn’t take into account her behaviour of trying to sneak away, but this girl didn’t even say a word of thanks?
Sun Menglin did not understand the reason why the cold-faced young man suddenly took the initiative to send his cousin back, but Xu Liangchen’s attitude of ignoring Duan Yijie, Duan Yijie’s calm and unruffled but hidden dark current in his eyes, let him feel that the situation between the two is quite difficult to guess. Good in the long experience in the official world, not surprised by the change, look at a high eyebrow, are unusual, so it is also extremely natural to talk and laugh.
The beautiful figure is gone, Duan Yijie no longer speak, and Sun Menglin jaws farewell, the car turned into the long street, instantly disappeared.
Sun Menglin instructed the subordinate on the door a few words, hurried into the living room.
Elder Lady Sun’s health was not good, and she had rested early in the evening, Lady Cai had also taken her sons and daughters, Zhenzhi and Zhenhe, to bed, and only the Second Lady, Yang Ruolan, had heard the news and waited in the living room.
When Xu Liangchen walked in, she busily put down the picture book in her hands and greeted her with concern, ‘Liangchen, you’re back?’
The relationship between the second wife of the Sun family and Xu Liangchen was quite special, both as a cousin-in-law and as a teacher and friend, Xu Liangchen’s Chinese painting was learnt from Yang Ruolan.
Yang Ruolan’s real name was Yang Su, a native of Suzhou, her father was a yellow bus driver, her mother was a washerwoman, and her family was penniless. When Yang Ruolan grew up, she often said that in her early childhood, she remembered that she was lucky to have enough food to eat every day, and very often, she did not have enough to eat. Despite the hardship, her mother still borrowed money to send her to school, and her intelligence and learning, especially her talent for drawing, won her the favour of the school master.
When she was ten years old, she was forced to work as a singer in order to cure her father, the only labourer in the family. Because of her beauty and talent, she soon learnt to play the pipa well, and in her early years, she became very popular in Suzhou’s Tianxiang Court, where she was known as ‘Concubine Yang’ because of her voluptuous figure.
She was chased by officials and tycoons night after night, and was a very famous courtesan. After the establishment of the southern military government, Sun Menglin returned home to pay homage to his ancestors, and when he went to Suzhou, the two of them met and fell in love at first sight. At that time, Zhang Guangyuan, the son of the Zhang family of the Salt Bank, was seeking to marry his wife, and put her under house arrest in a room of the Jiangnanchun Hotel, forbidding her to go out.
Sun Menglin asked his good friend Wu Yaonan, who was the governor of Suzhou at that time, to help him, so he first arranged a boat on the canal outside the city, drove into Jiangnanchun overnight, bribed Zhang Guangyuan’s men to pick up Yang Ruolan, and then both of them went away to Yanshou.
Since then, Yang Ruolan, with the help of Sun Menglin, formally studied painting, not only observed the precious calligraphy and paintings, but also studied the method of brushwork and heavy colours, and travelled to famous mountains and rivers during Sun Menglin’s travels to sketch on the spot. After years of practice, she gradually emerged in the Ten Mile Ocean Park, and was one of the most famous brushwork and heavy-colour green landscape painters.
Xu Liangchen walked into the living room, she was standing next to a bottle of orchids, black cheongsam and long earrings set off a charm, voluptuous figure, fair skin, face smiling.
Xu Liangchen saw her take his hand, so he smiled back, ‘Little cousin’s wife, I came back late and woke you and cousin.’
Yang Ruolan shook her hand and didn’t ask for anything, just greeted the maid to prepare hot water and serve the second young lady to rest, sent Xu Liangchen back to the backyard, before the couple walked back while discussing quietly.
The late return, and tossing and turning, Xu Liangchen woke up the next day has more than ten o’clock, hurriedly used the breakfast will want to go back to the school to see, the maid Xiao Yuan see her take the information will smile and said: ‘Second Miss, young master when he left the command, said that your back injury is not yet healed, temporarily or do not go to the classroom of the good, has already helped you to ask for a leave of absence.’
Unexpectedly cousin specially instructed, Xu Liangchen slightly stunned, then also acquiesced, last night some tossing and turning, his waist is indeed uncomfortable again, since he has already asked for a leave of absence, then in a couple of days and then return to it.
He promised to put down his folder, and was about to go to his grandmother’s room to greet her, when he heard the maid Xiaofang greeting people outside the door, ‘Young granny, Mrs Liao.’
Xu Liangchen looked up, his cousin’s sister-in-law Cai Fengqi walked in with a middle-aged lady.
Liangchen was busy getting up to greet her, the petite Cai Fengqi looked at her and smiled, ‘Second sister, look who this is?’
Xu Liangchen looked over and somewhat hesitantly shouted, ‘Aunt Liao?’ The words did not fall, anxious Liao Yufeng eagerly pulled Xu Liangchen up and down to look at a number of tears of joy: ‘can finally come back …… some days ago and young grandma said wait for you to come back to go to the pier to pick up the boat, who knows that this time to go back, the situation in Hunan South is tense, the road is all soldiers, two days ago just returned to Yanzhou, who knows and see you and …… the boat, but also to see you and your wife, you can not see the boat. Who knows and see you and …… alas, the aunt to the anxious …… This is good …… I heard that you were injured, where is not comfortable? Quickly let auntie take a look ……’
After several years of not seeing each other, Auntie Liao was still as anxious as ever Xu Liangchen smiled, Cai Fengqi took the teacup from Xiao Yuan, and advised with a smile, ’Mrs. Liao, don’t be in a hurry, Liangchen hurt his waist, and it’s already much better now, so please take a seat ……’
Liao Yufeng pulled Xu Liangchen to sit on the sofa, took the tea and said thank you, Xu Liangchen repeatedly said that the waist injury is not a problem, only to let go: ’I heard that you came back, Auntie happy a couple of nights did not sleep well, and your aunt and uncle said, can be counted to see the little Chen again! …… Oh, Jingwu also came, afraid that you are still resting, in the hall waiting for it ……’
竟芜? Xu Liangchen mind appeared in the cruise ship offshore when the man’s handsome figure, raised hand, dark blue suit, handsome eyebrows between the thousands of mountains of attachment ……
A few years, I do not know Jingwu can be good?
Chapter 18 The Clear Spring
Liao Yufeng is the bosom friend of Xu Liangchen’s birth mother, Sun Yichen. Both of them were born in the rich and powerful family, Sun’s family has been an official for generations, while Liao’s family is a rich merchant. Since childhood, they have been travelling together as companions, but when they were studying at St. Mary’s College, Sun Yichen was ordered by his parents to marry the Hsu family, while Liao Yufeng had a crush on Jiang Zhengyu, a classmate of her second brother, Liao Yuntai, at St. John’s University.
Liao’s mother disagreed with her daughter’s choice, saying, ‘Jiang Zhengyu is a pastor’s son from a poor family, so Yufeng will have to suffer if she marries him.’ Liao Yufeng was firm and decisive: ‘Birth is nothing, poverty is not unchangeable, what matters is character and talent.’ Liao’s parents finally decided not to let their daughter feel bad, and made the marriage a success.
After the newlyweds, Liao Yufeng accompanied her husband, who had obtained a scholarship to study at Harvard, and the newlyweds, spent their honeymoon on a ship crossing the Pacific Ocean.
Jiang Zhengyu is a diligent reader, not only Harvard’s every subject is a grade A, the side study of German comparative linguistics also successfully read to the master’s degree, the young couple study together, work together, share the same sweetness and pain, like brother and sister in general. In times of economic hardship, they even relied on Liao Yufeng to sell her jewellery to make ends meet.
Jiang Zhengyu is young and handsome, good academic results, he looked at a lot of women, but throughout his life, Jiang Zhengyu integrity and purity. The beauty of the current, but also only occasionally appreciate, and never cross the line one step. The young couple in the United States although hard but very good feelings.
Married for six years, Liao Yufeng dared to get pregnant. Due to financial constraints, they had to decide to return home to give birth.
At that time, Jiang Zhengyu was preparing for his doctoral exams. For the final oral examination, Jiang Zhengyu had to run from one professor’s room to another, defending himself in turn. Liao Yufeng holding a big belly insisted on leaning outside and looking.
Waiting for her husband to come out, Liao Yufeng asked: ‘How is it?’ Jiang Zhengyu smiled, ‘PASS!’
The wife excitedly hugged her husband and gave him a kiss on the street, and the two set off back to Yanzhou.
Six years of time had passed. Liao Yufeng returned to Yanzhou only to know that her best friend Sun Yichen married after having two daughters, her husband is a playboy, walking chicken fighting dogs do not work, Sun Yichen sad and helpless lingering on the couch.
Liao Yufeng returned to Yanzhou after giving birth to the only son of Jiang Jing Wuh, the following year, Sun Yichen gave birth to a daughter Jia Chen that jade meteor incense. Before she died, she took her best friend’s hand and cried without tears, deeply regretting her wrong marriage; Liao Yufeng cried a lot, and from then on, she treated her sister’s orphans as her own, and took care of them all the time.
At this time, Dr Jiang Zhengyu was already a famous figure in the literary world of Shiliyangchang, not only teaching in the university, but also the object of many magazines and research institutes, and he bought a house in Merrymeeting Road.
Inside the Jiang Mansion, the grass is always green, there are three dozen large trees, the open space planted tomatoes, celery, pumpkins and so on, employing cooks, nannies, maids, Liao Yufeng has become the wife of the generous doctor. Xu Liangchen is less than two years older than Jiang Jingwu, since early childhood frail, Liao Yufeng took her over from time to time to live at home, a pair of small children from childhood.
Because her mother passed away early, Xu Liangchen, her sister and third sister were sent to her grandmother’s home, and she did not have a deep impression of her real parents, but to the Jiang family couple, she saw in her eyes, or rather, in her young mind, Xinxian’s home should be the Jiang family such happiness and warmth.
Aunt Liao liked to talk about family matters and review life in the past, while Dr Jiang’s most pleasing performance was to sit in a chair, not reading books and newspapers, smoking a pipe, and listening to his wife’s words quietly without making any noise; if his wife was angry, he would not say a word and keep silent; if he quarrelled, he would just quarrel and forget about it. Dr Jiang said that his trick was: to be a good husband is to like your wife when she likes, and not to be angry with her when she is angry.
Auntie Liao, who was very fat after giving birth to a baby, hated to be called fat, and liked to be praised for her sharp and straight nose; so whenever his wife was unhappy, Dr Kong would pinch her nose in jest, and she would turn her anger into happiness.
Dr Jiang was very considerate of his wife, and was not stingy with the way she dressed. Knowing that Liao Yufeng was particular about her shoes, whenever he passed by a shoe shop, he would always encourage his wife to go in and buy something, while he himself would pass the time with his children.
Liang Chen remembers sitting on Auntie Jiang’s lap when he was a child, and once heard him chatting with Auntie Liao, saying, ‘Only the bitter-sweet memories are the sweetest memories.’ —Even if you are too poor to go to the cinema, you can go to the library and borrow a stack of books, and the two of you can read at night under a single lamp. Poor does not equal to ‘bitter’, and Aunt Liao and stay together, he never felt bitter; the world so-called ‘poor couples have all the sorrows’, depends entirely on the individual’s understanding.
When he grew up, Xu Liangchen was envious of the marriage between Aunt Liao and her husband, which was plain but timeless, secular but affectionate. Mother married into a big family, the right family, but sad and early death, so the Marshal’s House of such a big family, Duan Yijie such a big young, from the heart of the difficult to accept and exclusion.
Cai Fengqi let Xiao Yuan Jiang Jingwu invited upstairs, Xu Liangchen looked up, a glance at the ‘stunning’ feeling. The man who walked in was straight and handsome, like a jade tree in the wind, beautiful, elegant and introverted.
‘Worthy of being the famous ‘Handsome Jade Master’ of the Ten Mile Ocean Market, Young Master Jiang’s name is as good as a thunderclap.’ Cai Fengqi smiled and complimented, ‘I heard that young master Jiang is not only well-versed in learning, but also loves horsemanship, excels in calligraphy, and is capable of poetry and good lyrics, second sister, this is one of the three dukes who have recently gained popularity in Yanzhou.’
I don’t know whether it’s due to family education or genetic factors, Jiang Jingwu has been smart since childhood, when studying, skipping grades, Xu Liangchen just entered St Mary’s College shortly after he was admitted to Cambridge University with honours, after obtaining a master’s degree in Physics into the Dresden University of Technology, the most famous Krupp Arsenal in Germany, although young, but is already a famous ordnance expert. When the Southern Military Government was established, a special person was sent to Germany to invite him back, and he was the young and talented Director of the Military Industrialisation Department.
‘Mrs Sun, Mum,’ Jiang Jingwu greeted Cai Fengqi politely and turned his head to look at Xu Liangchen.
Some time ago, she accompanied her mother to her hometown in Xiangnan during her holidays, because of the military chaos, she was unable to come back in time, and her intention to take over the ship fell through, and when she returned to Yanzhou, she heard about the scandal between her and Duan Dazhao, and she was both worried and uneasy, and now the person finally stood up in front of her!
Jiang Jing Wu only felt a stirring in his heart, implicated in a trance.
That face is more and more clear and outstanding, especially that pair of eyes, streaming light bright, is carved in his heart can not forget that clear spring ……
Chapter 19 Good Child Good Wife
Jiang Jingwu’s eyes make Xu Liangchen heart warm. Several years have not seen, in front of the man taller, upright, go to Cambridge when he was a little taller than him, and now has more than half a head higher than his own …… also heard many people say that he specialised in the arts, learning and success, is the warlords of all parties competing for heavy recruitment of characters, but his eyes are still so pure, smile is still so bright, as if still When the appearance of ……
see two people just look happy to look at each other, LiaoYuFeng fast mouth can not help but laugh and tease: ‘how, separated for a few years do not know? Jingwu, didn’t have time to pick up Xiao Chen, how come you didn’t apologise when we met? Xiao Chen, Jingwu did not go to pick you up it is all my aunt’s fault …… Today with me back, let Jingwu personally cook your favourite steamed eggs to make amends, okay? A few years abroad, other than just, Jingwu’s cooking is very much improved ……’
Looking at a pair of small children, Liao Yufeng was overjoyed, this is their own many years ago on the good child good woman, and now grown up, no matter whether it is a person of talent or knowledge are very right, see another good marriage, she She is happy from the bottom of her heart.
For the Marshal’s House gossip, character straight Liao Yufeng directly ignored. Xiao Chen is what kind of temperament she knows very well, the Marshal’s House of that young Marshal contact is not much but also know, that cold and hard temperament Xiao Chen how would like? She is indifferent to fame and fortune, do not adore glory and wealth, for the power to choose the possibility of cold-faced marshal almost no; Besides, but from the United States back dozens of days, said that the two hearts have reached the point of marriage, LiaoYuFeng simply do not believe.
In addition to the morning and Mei Chen telephone, asked about this scandal, she stammered appearance, Liao Yufeng directly determined that there is something else hidden.
Cai Fengqi knew that Liao Yufeng on Xu Liangchen’s expectations, saw Jiang Jingwu smile without saying anything but very sentimental light can not help but secretly sigh in his heart, Xu Miss is a red luan star, peach blossom Wang’s very strong, this young master is already outstanding talent in the young man is difficult to pick a personage, who expects even more Marshal House Marshal of the thousands of red in the only in the eyes of this, and diligently seeking.
LiaoYuFeng see two people sat, obviously have something to say in mind but just faintly greeted, it seems that they and Mrs Sun present, some of the two people in the way of the confidences, she gently stroked XuLiangChen’s waist and then smiled and said: ‘XiaoChen’s lumbar injuries are better, right? These days, the famous Chinese medicine practitioner Shi Zhong’an is in Yanzhou, this morning I let Zhengyu go to the courtesy of invitation, although many people now have a different view of Chinese medicine, but Mr Shi with astragalus ten two, ginseng six two cured Hu Shi Zhi’s diabetes, confirmed by the Concordia, the medical skill is about the fact that the small Chen may wish to go back to take a look at the aunt with the aunt, Mrs Sun thought how?’
Asked not Xu Liangchen, but the hostess of this room Cai Fengqi.
This is Liao Yufeng’s politeness and respect, Cai Fengqi of course understands, so she smiled and said, ‘The second sister can have Mrs Liao’s love and cherish is her blessing; the second sister, since Mrs Liao has already invited Mr Shi, it’s better to go there quickly, don’t let down Mrs Liao and Dr Jiang a piece of love heart.’ Not only did he not stop but instead persuaded.
Several years have not seen, Xu Liangchen heart also remembered the flowers and trees of the Jiang public house, where there are their own beautiful memories of his girlhood, where had given himself the warmth of home, living in that small guest room I do not know what has become the appearance? The backyard left Yanzhou to go to the United States hand-planted that YuTangChunWen is still there? ……
So they smiled broadly and nodded: ‘is aunt not invited, I am also going to go, I have not seen aunt uncle, he Harvard those students on my very care, and asked me to bring a gift forwarded to the aunt uncle, not to mention, aunt where I grew up is half of the home it. ’
The words said extremely in Liao Yufeng heart, her smile more and more comfortable up, look at the wall clock anxiously said: ‘Since the small Chen also said so, Mrs Sun, we will not bother more, come back to visit you some other day, please on behalf of the old lady and the mayor of Sun good ……’
Cai Fengqi Smiled and agreed, sent them to the car; turning back, she happened to see Yang Ruolan holding a roll of drawing paper coming back from outside, her face couldn’t help but chill a bit, and she turned around and went into the second door; Yang Ruolan looked at her back, her face dimmed slightly, and she sighed lowly in her heart.
In Suzhou was forced to marry, Sun Menglin righteousness to save, a love and righteousness, upright and compassionate man will always make a woman can not stop, so sympathetic to each other, I willingly become his concubine.
Before coming to Yanzhou, I had already thought that I would be chastised by the main family, but I never thought it would be that embarrassing. Cai Fengqi is not a bad person, but she is an old-fashioned woman, for the sudden intrusion between her and her husband’s own, she can never be forgiven, the big master of the small humble, is the principle she firmly believe. She will give Sun Menglin a hard time if she does not give in slightly, calling Yang Ruolan’s heartache and helplessness, left and right are difficult for herself.
Do not want to sink in the deep house in the dark fight, in her insistence, into the beauty college, with painting talent and hard work, grew into a quite famous brush painting artist.
Wise eyes of the president of the Academy of Liu Haisu forcefully hired Yang Ruolan as director of the painting research room and tutor, she was born for their own success and the joy has not yet bubbled over, was Cai Fengqi a sneer stifled in the bottom of the heart: ‘State law, there are rules of the family, the big master of the small inferiority, a thousand years of reasoning, that is, as a professor can not be delusional and I am the same level … … … ‘Yang Ruolan’s tears welled up, she just wanted to live like a person, but this humble wish, in front of the reality is just a wish ……
The car drove out of the Sun House, and met two military vehicles, looking at the water tank copper plate on the clear ‘Duan’ word, Jiang Jingwu sword eyebrow slightly wrinkled. The car stopped, the military car down the military clothing Peng Secretary, smiling: ‘Miss, your back injury has not yet healed, catching the wind and catching things are still booming, subordinates by the army chief order, out of the time to follow the care of your ……’ see outsiders present, Peng Mingxia with the Duan Yi Jie ‘official title’. The ‘official title’ of Duan Yijie is the head of the First Army Group of the Southern Army.
What is Duan Yijie doing? Seeing Liao Yufeng and Jiang Jingwu looking at the scene in front of them and frowning in confusion, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but feel a burst of irritation in his heart, but his face was calm: ‘Thank you for Secretary Peng’s concern, please go back and tell your superior that I “understand” his “good intentions”. But it’s just visiting friends and relatives, Secretary Peng doesn’t need to follow and ‘take care’.’ What kind of care? It’s stalking and spying, isn’t it? Xu Liangchen thought mockingly, is it necessary?
Said, greeted the driver to leave, Peng Secretary busy smile: ‘Please Miss understanding, subordinate official business in the body ……’ actually must follow the look.
Chapter XX Jiangshan beautiful people to choose to give up?
‘Secretary Peng polite, I am not your superior, you are not my subordinate, farewell.’ The car drove out, Peng Mingxia smiled bitterly and greeted the driver to follow, how did this kind of thankless errand fall on himself? Luo Hongyi this guy is really not good ……
Duan Yijie from the military department out, the time is already close to the early hours of the morning, the northern military government delusion of unification of the north and south, in the north-south border junction of Xiangnan secretly stirred up trouble, looking at the situation in Xiangnan one day tighter than one day, their own things will be more, I do not know that girl today good behavior or not?
On the car, Luo Hongyi carefully handed over a kraft paper bag dossier, the side quietly looked at the face of Duan Yijie: ‘Young, this is today’s report.’
Duan Yijie ‘hmm’ took a sound to open, through the roof of the car weak light to look at two eyes, black eyes slightly narrowed, today went to the Jiang public house, and did not return to the Sun family, live down? ……’
Just thinking, Luo Hongyi said in a low voice: “Big young, Jiang Jingwu is Jiang Chuan ……”
What? Duan Yijie was slightly stunned at the words. The youngest and most famous armament expert in the country, Jiang Chuan? Xu Liangchen actually had a not-so-shallow affair with him?
Since the military, Duan Yijie had increasingly recognised the importance of new equipment in war. Especially in the European war Mauser, Browning M1918 automatic rifles, and M1911 pistols and other classic weapons appeared, and after the first large-scale battle test, will become the main equipment of many countries’ armies; heavy armour tanks appeared, and recently for the first time was used in actual combat; aircraft are also used in the war, appeared in the air force, the Allied Powers and even developed into the drone; long-distance artillery research and development and manufacturing technology Sudden and rapid progress ……
These intelligence hit his brain, making Duan Yijie more clearly realise that the goal of future military development is not the tactics of man and sea, but the competition of science and technology.
Jiang Chuan such a talent is priceless, that is why the southern military government is a heavy gift, not only for this young armament expert specially set up the military industrial department, appointed him as the director, in the city’s best lot for him to build the director of the public house, but also and the marshal’s residence, the same arrangement with the garrison company, secretaries and official staff.
The woman he looked at had a love affair with him? Duan Yijie some headache frowned, rivers and mountains and beautiful people, since ancient times is a dilemma to choose, who should he give up to take who? He closed the dossier in his hand and looked at the dark moonlight outside the car window into deep thought.
Sun House intersection, there is a team of military police patrolling back and forth, Xu Liangchen used to, look at a glance and did not pay attention to, Jiang Jingwu but saw a lot of news reporters blocked in the distance at the entrance of the alley, he turned his head to look at the car followed up, did not move sound glanced at Xu Liangchen, the cold-faced young man this time to move the real thing?
The car turned over the Bund, see Xu Liangchen interested in looking at the changes over the past few years, Jiang Jingwu pointed to a building in front of him and said: ‘That’s the famous Dailai Foreign Bank, now its roof is rented by the American Osborn, opened the first domestic wireless radio station, every evening from eight fifteen to nine fifteen, broadcasting for one hour, because of the co-operation with the Continental Newspaper, newspaper advertisements into the broadcasting time, news content, and the radio station, the radio station, the radio station, and the radio station, and so on. Advertisements are collected into the broadcasting time, and the news content is also produced by The Mainland Newspaper ……’
Xu Liangchen smiled with his jaw: ’It’s quite advanced, but didn’t I hear that it’s already closed?’
Jiang Jingwu nodded: ‘The activation of radio is mostly related to military organisations, and the related machinery and equipment are all prohibited in the control, so as early as the early years of the Republic of China, the northern military government enacted China’s first Telecommunications Regulations, which stipulated that wired wireless telecoms, are all operated by the state.’
‘Did the Southern Military Government not have regulations on this? Why aren’t Osborn’s radio stations and companies restricted?’ Xu Liangchen asked in some confusion.
‘This might have something to do with the current situation in Yanshou,’ Jiang Jingwu smiled bitterly, ’Isn’t there a tenancy in Ten Mile Yangchang? Now China is like a piece of meat pie, the foreigners who come here all want to draw a piece of rental boundary, all want to make the rental boundary bigger, all the construction of the rental boundary is to make more money back, the more China is in turmoil, the more the foreigners will have a bigger chance to make money, before the establishment of the military government, the sale of the land in the rental boundary can be done without having to say hello to the Chinese government. Osborn, for one thing, was set up in the Concession, and for another, radio stations and receivers for the masses were regarded as a new invention.’
‘If that’s the case, why is it still closed?’ Xu Liangchen asked softly as he watched the sign of the Dailai foreign firm move away behind him.
‘The problem lies in the earphones used for radio, according to the military government’s customs statutes, earphones are military goods, and their importation is prohibited, Osborn’s original intention of opening a radio station was to sell radio equipment, but as a result, there is nothing to sell, so it’s still closed?’ Jiang Jingwu said with a smile as he glanced at Xu Liangchen.
I see, Xu Liangchen just wanted to ask him his opinion on this new thing, but saw that the car had already turned over Tianyaoqiao Road, so he anxiously looked out the window.
Towards the Jiang Gong Gong, if she didn’t have the intention to take a detour, the Qiming Girls‘ School was a must-pass, and during this period of time when she took a leave of absence, she had been mindful of the students’ schoolwork.
Seeing her eyes staring at the side of Qiming, Jiang Jingwu quickly understood what she meant and motionlessly signalled the driver to slow down the car.
When the main building of Qiming, which was built by the Catholic Church with a false four-storey brick structure, with obvious French Renaissance architectural features, appeared in front of her, through the cast-iron railings, she saw the basketball court and tennis court inside, and thought of the garden at the back, with the two swings on the lawn, and listened to the sound of the piano and the songs coming out of the piano room, Xu Liangchen’s heart was very solid, and she liked to do these meaningful things, and she was proud of the fact that Qiming had created the precedent of women’s education in China. She likes to do these meaningful things, Qiming pioneered Chinese girls’ education, and she is proud of it.
As the car drove past the gate, the situation in front of the gate made her brows knit up, how come there were so many people around?
Grabbing a pen and paper and a camera in her hand, a bunch of reporters gathered at the entrance of Qiming, surrounded by people coming in and out, especially the women dressed as teachers, who were like bloodthirsty flies surrounding them. Xu Liangchen put down a little window glass, vaguely heard the words ‘Miss Xu’, ‘do you know’ and so on, the heart can not help but question, these people can not be aimed at themselves?
Jiang Jing Wu turned his head and gave his mother a wink, Liao Yufeng reached out and rolled up the window, Jiang Jing Wu laughed: ‘It is rare for the marshal to make a scandal, of course, these journalists will not let go, Xiao Chen also want to thank the immaturity of the printing technology it.’
This is the first time Xu Liangchen heard her own ‘cold-faced young man’ gossip from Jiang Jingwu’s mouth, and I can’t imagine that there is only one sentence, and why is it linked to printing technology?
She raised her eyes and glanced at Jiang Jingwu.
Chapter 21 Each with their own thoughts
“Speaking of which, photography technology has come a long way over the years, but doesn’t Xiao Chen realise that on domestic newspapers, you still hardly see any photos? All the advertisement pictures are pretty much drawn, and the occasional film publicity photo has a poor clarity, I think it should be a problem with the printing technology. Jiang Jingwu looked at Xu Liangchen flirtatiously, if it is not because of this reason, Xiao Chen and cold-faced big young a scandal, this pretty face I’m afraid that Yanzhou is already no one knows it.
Jingwu this guy looked at the elegant gentleman, mouth than ever more clever, the original is through the printing technology to flirt with their own it, Xu Liangchen some tears and laughter glared at him.
Looking at the pair of style flowing bright eyes, Jiang Jingwu heart can not laugh out.
I heard that always support the freedom of the press Jiang Da Shao, for the first time instructed his subordinates, secretly ordered the news papers are not allowed to publish the picture of Miss Xu family. So although the scandal has caused a lot of noise, but people have only heard of their names and have not seen them, cold-faced lesser this is considered to be a kind of protection for the small Chen or exclusive? If it is the latter, what about a love affair of one’s own?
See more than foreigners in the ten miles of ocean field of the domineering, pain in the country since the end of the Qing dynasty, the accumulation of poverty and weakness, Jiang Jingwu believe in science and technology to save the country, he believes that in the present era of such a forceful, no steel guns and heavy artillery as a backing, the ancient China only passive defeat, only to allow people to bully, so it is the military work for their own goals.
‘Teacher barbarians long skills to control barbarians’ has its own reasoning, the southern military government solemn courtesy, so that his long skills and ambition to serve the country has a place to play, the Marshal’s Office of this favour, Jiang Jingwu did not forget.
However, the woman of his heart was cold-faced lesser …… Jiang Jing Wu secretly sighed, cold-faced lesser Marshal less close to the female sex, Marshal House expects the future daughter-in-law to what extent, everyone understands. Even if always heavy rivers and mountains not heavy women’s segment Yijie perhaps look at their face to let go, used to doing the warlord’s segment political Xun will not give up his son’s rare preferred woman is also unknown, when their own where to go from here?
The scene in front of the Qiming Gate made Xu Liangchen very distressed, wanting to go back to the lecture seems to be not so easy. Even if you take great pains to avoid the reporters in front of the door, you always have to face the students and other gentlemen, it’s hard to say that everyone understands what is in their hearts……. Is this scandal even going to kill the work that you like?
Two people each thinking about what is on their mind, did not speak. Originally wanted to be temporarily invisible, so that a pair of small children chatting Liao Yufeng, finally felt the atmosphere is uncomfortable, so said with a smile: ‘Xiao Chen is still like a child like to eat ice cream? Seeing the advert, I don’t know who invented a one-minute ice-cream machine recently, saying that it is exquisite and convenient to condense quickly, but in one minute, you can eat ice-cream, why don’t you go and buy one back to try?’
Xu Liangchen childhood long thin, but very like to eat sweets, then people have inherited the end of the Tang Dynasty to saltpeter dissolved in water, rapid cooling to ice summer ice-making, smart businessmen to sugar added to the ice to attract customers, and later added fruit juice or fruit, or even milk, is the summer food.
One summer, Xu Liangchen from the school back to the Jiang public house, while the girl did not pay attention to eat a big bowl, the result of abdominal pain and diarrhoea in the evening, scared Liao Yufeng did not dare to close their eyes for a night, and later to give the little Liangchen ice to eat the girl scolded severely before giving up.
At that time and she grabbed food did not grab Jiang Jing Wu later often to this matter as a joke, every time the shame of the young lady can not lift up her head, and even irritated a few days ignore him.
Hearing Liao Yufeng talk about the old days of childhood, Jiang Jingwu can not help but smile at the corners of his lips: ‘Want to eat ice cream to buy a machine as well as looking for me, I have a minute to make a delicious ice cream stunts, small Chen want to try?’
Liao Yufeng knows that her son has a lot of wacky ‘tricks’, she also looked at Xu Liangchen with a smile, under the smiling eyes of the two, remembering the old days Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but blush, and putty on Liao Yufeng and laughed: ‘At that time, it was just crushed ice mixed with some fruit syrup and sugar, which wasn’t considered to be the authentic ice cream, but I have tasted the flavour of foreign ice cream now,’ she said. Now I have tasted the taste of foreign ice cream, if it is not well done, aunt, how to punish him?’ Said smilingly looked at Jiang Jing Wu.
Jiang Jing Wu was her pure eyes look at the heart of joy, only feel like it is back to the young time, plum is still young bamboo horse, but each other softly murmur, can not help but the heroic suddenly born: ‘Please mother as a referee, if it is not to the taste, tonight, punished me in the kitchen.’
Liao yu feng see these years young and old son, rare emotionally high cooking words also out of mouth, can not help but ‘puff’ a laugh, oblique son a glance: ‘small chen came back, originally received the wind feast should be you cook, this is also counted to be punished?’
Jiang Jing Wu back to God, see his mother’s teasing eyes, some embarrassed to smile, Xu Liang Chen heart warmed before speaking, the car into the Jiang public house.
A few years apart, Jiang public house is still green, the tree in front of the door wisteria stems and flowers bloom brightly, string drooping like gold, Xu Liangchen looked at the familiar scenery, the three-storey house is still like their own childhood building blocks to build a fairy tale.
The exterior is a typical French garden house style, the wall around the season and change the colour of the vines, the outer wall embedded or black or white or yellow pebbles of various colours, Meng sand slope roof, paved with red flat tiles, clean and concise and does not fall into the commonplace, the windows and doors are arched arches and round arches, the façade of the waist line is distinctive vertical and horizontal, only the water hook joints of the brick wall, the joints are neatly done, is the ten miles of the ocean field in these years the popular external stucco process.
‘Little Tatsu is here, isn’t he?’ Hearing the car motor ringing, the hall walked out of the emaciated and elegant Dr Jiang Zhengyu, although he already had a few grey hairs in his middle age, he was still handsome and gentlemanly, with warm eyes.
Xu Liangchen hurriedly walked over to salute, this aunt and uncle in her heart position as their own father, these years in Harvard also much of his classmates and old friends care.
Jiang Zhengyu smiled at the false support up her, carefully looked at the smile and turned his head to the side of the wife said: ‘I once said a woman’s most beautiful time, is when she stood in the cradle in front of the time; now add a sentence, double ten years of age, successful, small Chen most beautiful is from the United States returned to the time, heh …… ‘
Liao Yufeng looked askance at her husband with a smile, and asked through the interface, ‘This …… is Mr Shi? Zhengyu you disrespectful guest.’
Shi Zhong’an with a long beard and crane hair shook his hand with a laugh, ‘The old man and Dr Jiang had an enjoyable chat and regarded him as a close friend, so don’t be polite, Mrs Jiang.’
The people have greeted and seated, I heard that a young woman in a scholarly style, is the recent scandal of the Xu family miss, Shi Zhong’an can not help but look at two more eyes, asked about Xu Liangchen’s back injury, and then put forward some suggestions, did the diagnosis and treatment and wrote down the recipe for adjustment, Liao Yufeng and Xu Liangchen thanked again and again, Jiang Zhengyu accompanied the guests back to the bookstore to have a cup of tea.
Liao Yufeng pulled Xu Liangchen into the small living room and laughed: ‘You sit first, Auntie ordered someone to go and grab the medicine ……’
The words did not fall, Jiang Jingwu walked in with two flower-shaped glasses and a few bags in his hands: ‘Come and see, the summer heat, the The live version of milk turns into ice cream.’
Liao Yufeng smiled: ‘Xiao Chen give a chance, this guy all day God chatter, change not out to see how he disgraced ……’ said laughing and walked out.
Chapter 22 The heart is difficult
Xu Liangchen look at the things that Jiang Jingwu put on the coffee table, but two glasses, a large bag of fresh milk, a small bag of light cream, a small bottle of granulated sugar, a small bag of blueberry jam, a cup of ice and a bag of things that he could not name. Making ice cream like this? She glanced at Jiang Jingwu curiously, and the several maids who had helped to bring the stuff over also crowded in front of the door and watched with smiles on their faces.
Jiang Jingwu looked askance at her with a smile and signalled with his eyes, watch.
But see him to the fresh milk and light cream add a little sugar and mix well, then add blueberry jam continue to mix, mix evenly after the liquid mixture poured into a ziplock bag, another plastic ziplock bag into the ice cubes and unknown objects condensation of water, and then loaded with liquid ziplock bag into the bag of ice cubes, began to shake vigorously, while laughing and chanting: ‘Heavenly spirit, earth spirit, Xiao Chen want to eat, the earth spirit, the earth spirit, Xiao Chen want to eat. The sky is full of spirits, the earth is full of spirits, Xiao Chen wants to eat ice cream ……’
He looked like a magician, Xu Liangchen laughed and the maids covered their mouths, although the young master was usually kind, he wouldn’t have played such a trick, was it for this beautiful lady? It’s for this beautiful young lady, isn’t it? A few of the maids who have been working in the Jiang Mansion recognised from the guest’s delicate and picturesque eyebrows that this was the Xu family’s Miss Xu who grew up with the young master, no wonder the young master, the master and the wife were so happy, it turned out to be the Miss Xu who had returned.
Jiang Jingwu ignored the teasing of Xu Liangchen and the maids and continued to shake the bag with a big smile. After a minute or so, he stopped and opened the bag, everyone’s eyes widened in surprise, the milk that was still a liquid just a moment ago had turned into a semi-solid, delicious looking ice-cream.
Jiang Jingwu smiled with a spoon to take to the cup, but also casually inserted an orchid in the top, immediately sold very beautiful and attractive up, Xu Liangchen half-believe half-doubt took a taste, but it was very tasty!
Jiang Jingwu proudly filled another cup, the rest of the hand over to the girls: ‘You take it to taste, Xiaomei, watch out, not to fight! ……’
Xiao Mei took it with a cheeky grin, muttering, ’It’s not like I’m a kid, who would fight? Young master just likes to pretend to be an adult,……’ The maids thanked and laughed as they left, making faces as they went, Young master wants to be alone with miss, coaxing us light bulbs with ice cream, hee hee.
Xu Liangchen has always loved sweets, Jiang Jingwu’s handiwork is unexpectedly good, surprise and can not help but eat very happy, looking at her pink tongue licked the snow-white delicate cream, lips dipped a little, that tongue will gently pursed, and then squinted like a cat as low as a ‘well’ a sound.
Looking at the heart of the good people eat out of the corner of the eyes and eyebrows are overflowing with happiness and satisfaction, look like a cute child, finished eating also lick the white porcelain spoon if there is regret, Jiang Jingwu’s eyebrows raised, face unconsciously hung on the tenderness and spoiling.
He likes the way Xiao Chen looks now, so happy and satisfied for a cup of ice cream, Xiao Chen is still the Xiao Chen in his heart, pure and beautiful, so pure.
After eating ice cream, Xu Liangchen asked this minute secret, Jiang Jingwu just gazed at her gentle and smile, but not answer. In fact, the secret is just those dehumidifiers condensed, poured into the water in the ice, dehumidifiers chemical composition is calcium chloride, it can reduce the object’s condensation temperature, so it will let the liquid mixture quickly condensed into a semi-solid ice cream.
However, I do not want to tell you, Xiao Chen, as long as you like, I would like to always do it with my own hands for you to eat ……
from two cups of ice cream, the two seem to find the old time feeling. So rambling about the experience of these years after the parting, Liao Yufeng very timely to let the maid to send the two young photobooks, see and think of the old, the more said the more opportunistic, straight to the evening, Xu Liangchen flipping Jiang Zhengyu recently published an anthology, Jiang Jing Wuhu quietly walked out.
The maid came to call for dinner, Xu Liangchen Fang raised his head from the book, look at the window twilight has descended, then closed the book, raised his hand and rubbed his aching waist, the maid casually turned on the electric light and laughed: ‘Miss, you haven’t come back in a few years, tonight, Mrs. and young master personally cook, you quickly go to take a look at it…… ‘
Xu Liangchen turned his head to look at her, blinking his eyes in delight, ‘Rui’er?’
Rui’er saw Liang Chen recognised herself, couldn’t help but happily smile even sweeter, a face that had grown and opened up, without the baby fat of a little girl, a very clear little beauty.
Rui’er is Jiang Zhengyu came back to keep the flood orphans, and Xu Liangchen about the same age, can be regarded as growing up together, the feelings than the general master and servant since the different, and Liangchen has never regarded her as a maid.
Time flies like an arrow, destiny is different, the two see each other have some feelings. Chatting, heard Liao Yufeng smiling over: ‘Rui’er, let you call Miss dinner, how come even you have disappeared? The original is the reunion of the old man to catch up with the past it, well, after dinner and then chat, don’t starve the small Chen.’
Said, pulled Xu Liangchen’s hand, walked towards the dining room: ‘Your aunt and uncle and Mr Shi want to drink a little wine, let us not pay attention to them, this day’s lunch is only us three mothers, do is the past days Xiao Chen like home cooking, taste to see if it is still the taste of the past days?’
Held Xu Liangchen seated, see Jiang Jingwu is not, Liangchen some puzzled to ask: ‘Aunt Liao, Jingwu where ……’ the words did not fall, the dining room door opened, Jiang Jingwu end of a plain white porcelain plate smiled and came in: ‘this is my best handiwork, please have a taste for both ladies.’
The saucer was placed in front of her, and Xu Liangchen raised her eyes to look over, it was the steamed water egg that she had been partial to since she was a young child.
‘Since someone boasted about it, Xiao Chen quickly tasted it, if it’s not well done, let’s see how he’ll get down?’ Liao Yufeng laughed as she took a spoon and spooned some into Xu Liangchen’s fine porcelain bowl, repeatedly urging her to taste it.
Seeing Jiang Jingwu’s confident look, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but smile, no longer polite, picked up and tasted a mouthful, savoured the flavour, a look of amazement appeared on her face, and then tasted another mouthful.
He had been eating this dish for some years, but it seemed that he had never eaten such a tender and delicious steamed water egg?
Looking at Xu Liangchen’s surprised and praising eyes, her son’s doting and satisfied smile, Liao Yufeng sighed in her heart. Steamed egg is a very common household dish, to make such a dish delicious, the secret is just one, that is heart.
Listening to Jing Wu said, he first learnt to do steamed egg, either too much water, water egg separation; or steamed too old, water egg into a honeycomb, difficult to enter. To steam a delicious water egg, you need to control the amount of water, water temperature, egg-beating skills and steam the fire, the silly son also do not know how many times to try to steam this tender and delicious water egg.
Just for the sake of this time to win a smile, this kind of good intentions, even she as a mother, also had to be touched by, visible son to Xiao Chen with deep love! I hope Xiao Chen can understand, the two men love concubines sympathetic to each other only good ……
famous ten miles of ocean field ‘Yanzhou three dukes’ one of the countless celebrities and beauties read the heart of the Jiang Daxao, in order to put down their own frame personally cook, and the quality of the water egg is extraordinary, can be seen is not! The first time out, even the barren is not like to eat eggs, in order to their own, he is so attentive to …… this love Xu Liangchen and how will not be clear?
But …… Xu Liangchen flashed in front of the eyes of the cold-faced young eyes burning, after all, the barren is now the Marshal’s Office of the Director, if it is Duan Yijie know …… will not be unfavourable to the turnip?
A table resurrected fond memories, by Aunt Liao and Jiang Jingwu personally cook the main food, Xu Liangchen but ate the mind is difficult to eat, only feel that the current situation to make their own difficulties.
She didn’t expect that what made her even more upset was still behind ……
Chapter 23 He Wants to See You
The small house she had lived in at the Jiang Mansion, everything was as it had always been.
In the living room, the light green sofa, the glass surface of the coffee table, the bamboo rocking chair with feet by the window, a small desk and bookcase, which is still the foreign language books she read.
On the desk, the original version of the book ‘Tender is the Night’ that was put down when she left, still open in the page with a bookmark inserted, the calendar by the table, or the day of her departure, above the French ‘goodbye’ written in pencil; into the inner room, or the not so big wooden bed with rails, the mosquito net of the green gauze is new, with a beautiful tassel and lace, the furnishings are simple and warm. Warm.
Open the door, Xu Liangchen walked to the balcony, in the past days he had been here countless times to look into the distance, happy to see a lot of scenery: the garden in the south of the house, deliberately paved cobblestone paths, a vast expanse of blue water, there are lotuses and goldfish in the pool, cedar, camphor and other trees and exquisite rockery around the pool, I remember that the Taihu Lake stone next to the carving of the aunt’s husband to write the word ‘Jialu’. I remember that on the Taihu Lake stone next to it, there is still the word ‘Jia Lu’ written by my aunt’s husband.
Sunlight from the magnolia thick branches and leaves sprinkled dappled shadow, Xu Liangchen sighed quietly. When the sunshine, today’s shadow, the years are like a wise man who has hidden everything, no joy, no sorrow, looking at the joys and sorrows of the world.
The scene in front of Qiming Gate yesterday worried her, and she called back early this morning.
Headmaster Smith spoke politely, but Xu Liangchen’s heart sank straight down: ‘…… Smith Xu, I’m sorry, my colleagues and students all want you and your vivid and wonderful lectures very much, but those “uncrowned kings” are not willing to Let us go, please forgive me, your class school committee temporarily ask Miss Suzy to teach on behalf of, and so on cooling down we are no longer a hotspot, then immediately ask Mr Xu to return to the school, do you think it is good?’
Headmaster Smith’s approach, Xu Liangchen was helpless but able to understand.
Qiming is one of the best girls’ schools in Yanzhou, and most of the students who study in the school are either rich or wealthy, making the school the centre of attention, and the teachers and students are surrounded by journalists all day long, which is tolerated by the school, and parents are afraid that they may also have opinions. The school committee’s preventive approach, though ruthless, is the best way to restore order to the school as soon as possible.
Qiming, I’m afraid that the work of St Mary’s Girls’ High School also hangs in the balance, Xu Liangchen resigned himself to calling, and unsurprisingly, Sister Mary’s gentle voice with a smile, delivered the same message.
Xu Liangchen politely apologised, thanked her, and hung up the phone.
Looking down at her long and soft white hands, she laughed silently and bitterly, Big Sister is not wrong at all, these big young people are really not easy to mess with, Duan someone is occasionally crazy, but easily cut off his own work …… Remove David in charge of National Geographic Magazine, now ten miles of ocean, I’m afraid that I can no longer find a suitable and like the job, right, can not help but be very sullen.
Xu Liangchen to hide the mood very well, but Liao Yufeng from the girl heard about her call, can not help but be very worried about her.
Liangchen since childhood intelligent and ambitious, not a girl in the bosom of the delicate young lady, reading beneficial society is her ideal, now even lost his job, can imagine her mood.
So, after thinking for half a day, made a few phone calls out.
The next few days, Liao Yufeng has been refusing to let Xu Liangchen back to the Sun House, in addition to careful arrangements for medicine and meals, they have been accompanied by a variety of comfort, Jiang Jingwu is always as far as possible to come over, Xu Liangchen heart thankful to think about hiding here at least more than the Sun House stealthy, then did not insist on going back.
This evening, Xu Meichen suddenly visited, I do not know and Liao Yufeng said what, pull Xu Liangchen on the car.
‘Big sister won at mahjong?’ Xu Liangchen smiled and teased, ‘Pulling me out this late, are you going to treat me to dinner?
Xu Meichen smiled and crossed his sister, ‘You are good, from the hospital back, head into the Jiang public house, even exactly what is going on also do not say a word with me, causing my sister all day to be on tenterhooks, how is the paragraph …… willing to let you back?’
Xu Liangchen nodded with a bitter smile, said the original cause of the matter once again, Xu Meichen surprised to look at her, contemplating for a long time did not say, after a while, skipped this topic rambling about the recent reaction of the outside on this matter, soon the car stopped in front of the Richard Hotel.
This is a newly built hotel in the Concession, five-storey building, British neo-classical appearance, rows of arched windows, can accommodate 500 people in the banquet hall is spacious and elegant, there are ten miles of ocean first ‘smoked room’ (similar to the present-day sauna).
Big sister invited herself here? Xu Liangchen glanced at Xu Meichen with some confusion, and was about to ask a question when he saw a car drive by and stop, the window rolled down, and there was Duan Yijie’s handsome and cool face, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but look at his big sister unexpectedly.
Xu Meichen gazed at the second sister slightly frowning eyebrows whispered: ‘He wants to see you, said there is a serious matter ……’
Xu Liangchen looked at his big sister, the heart of some blame Meichen did not say it clearly earlier, helpless things have come to this much to say useless, then also promised. Luo Hongyi walked over with a smile on his face and pulled open the car door, ‘Missy, how are you; Missy, the eldest young man asked you to go over.’
Xu Liangchen faintly jowled and got out of the car.
Duan Yijie slightly frowned his sword brows, his black eyes gleaming, staring at Xu Liangchen as he sat aside.
This girl has actually been living in the Jiang public house, and really treats it as her own home? Jiang Chuan children’s shoes are also all social functions are rejected, off work to Meili Mei Road run, the feelings are old lovers reunion, is not their own do not come to look for it to simply do Jiang family members? That proverb has been floating in his mind these days, making Duan Yijie’s mood poor for no reason.
‘Why aren’t you staying at your cousin’s place?’ Unable to resist, Duan Yijie slanted a glance at Xu Liangchen without moving.
Hearing this Xu Liangchen looked at him inexplicably, where I live, is it also your big young thing? Glancing at him without answering, he opened the door and asked, ‘I don’t know if Mr Duan is looking for me, what are his orders?’
Looking around, Duan Yijie stared at her fluttering eyelashes, his heart was very upset, but he no longer pursued the matter, and said lightly, ‘Can’t I look for you if there’s nothing else to do? It seems that Second Miss has forgotten the words I instructed that night very cleanly.’ He slightly hooked the corners of his lips.
What words of instruction? Xu Liangchen gave a start, blinking her big eyes, looking at her with a bewildered look, Duan Yijie’s face darkened a little as he leaned over with a tilt of his body.
Unexpectedly in front of people this cold-faced big young man also suddenly crazy, Xu Liangchen sheepishly glanced at the driver and Luo vice officer, to the side to hide, helpless space is limited, so can only restlessly open wide eyes to watch him come closer and closer, the handsome face of the pair of black eyes vaguely have a wave surging and rolling.
‘Second Miss is not very old, her forgetfulness is not small, it seems that she needs to be reminded from time to time.’ Duan Yijie side face, thin lips can be affixed to Xu Liangchen’s ear ……
Chapter 24 What does the boss want me to do
The voice is low as a whisper, accompanied by the sound of a burst of hot and humid breath lingering in the ear, ambiguously making Xu Liangchen can not help but red face, shyly glared at Duan Yijie a glance, force to hold calm: ‘Mr Duan have What do you have to say, please order directly, why do you have to go around in such a big circle, I don’t understand. I don’t understand. I turned my head away from the window, you want to go crazy, I don’t want to be accompanied.
Duan Yijie eyes downcast, just look at her black hair like waterfalls under, a touch of jade neck slippery like gel grease greasy like grub, can not help but darken the eyes, looking at her beautiful earwheel will stay for a while, in Xu Liangchen heartbeat like thunder, immobile and elegantly sat back in the original place.
Xu Liangchen could not help but quietly slant a glance at him, for a moment could not figure out what this cold-faced young man actually means.
At this moment, the car stopped and Luo Hongyi opened the door, ‘Young master, this is the place.’
Duan Yijie ‘hmm’ promised to get out of the car with agility, Xu Liangchen had to follow in disbelief. When he stood still and raised his eyes, his heart became even more confused.
A half-open iron fence gate, a seemingly silent compound, an old poplar forest in the evening sun, a row of simple cottages, two small platforms built by Water Mentin, next to a pile of steel, a class of workers are busy working.
Listen carefully to the past, outside the high fence, but it is a lively and busy sound of people. There is a small restaurant, ‘here, upstairs please —’ shouts, there are vendors selling daily necessities chatter, there is a fruit stall boss shouted ‘watermelon, sand flesh —’ the sound of sharpening the knife …… in the alley! It seems to be a marketplace.
Looking in, the iron fence gate seems to be only the first pass, behind the gun guards patrolling back and forth, heavily guarded look, behind the bungalow, the second wall, vaguely visible a small building protruding, what is this place?
Xu Liangchen glanced at Duan Yijie, he was listening to welcome up a middle-aged man whispering something, neither want to listen to the secrets, but also do not intend to ask what, Xu Liangchen back a few steps, quietly looking at the side of the poplar forest.
After a short while, Duan Yijie walked over, ‘Let’s go.’
The three of them got into the car and left this mysterious location.
The car turned around, Xu Liangchen paid careful attention to the road, actually seems to be in the direction of the Marshal’s Palace, could not help but raise his eyes to look at Duan Yijie, Duan Yijie eyes gleaming to meet her gaze, but did not say anything, which made Xu Liangchen turn her head a bit unnaturally, want to ask the words also swallowed back, this person mysteriously in the end want to do what?
The car did not stop at the main gate, but around to the west side of the Handsome Mansion, the car drove into the small courtyard door, a two-storey two-storey house in the Chinese and Western style appeared in front. Staggered courtyard walls, ochre-red buildings and fences, both the traditional Chinese style of gold painting, but also carved corridors and columns and other features of European architecture, exquisite and chic.
The courtyard is full of trees and green, the fragrance of flowers is faint, and the walls of the courtyard are also set with bonsai, which is quiet and luxurious. This is the outer courtyard of the Handsome House? What does Duan Yijie want to do by pulling himself here? Xu Liangchen looked at Duan Yijie’s upright back in front of her, inquired and looked at the deputy officer Luo on her side, Luo Hongyi smiled and raised his hand to let her into the living room.
The living room roof is actually painted with painted Roman style coloured paintings, the furniture is French, the workmanship is poor, luxurious and elegant, the uniformed guards sent tea, Duan Yijie waved his hand: ‘Prepare dinner.’ The guards clicked their heels together, ‘Reporting to the eldest young man, dinner has been arranged.’
Duan Yijie nodded and glanced at Xu Liangchen, ‘Then let’s eat first, I’ll have something to say to you later.’ Saying that, he led the way in front and walked into the restaurant.
The restaurant was not large, matching French tables and chairs, thin tyre and flower tracing plates and dishes, inside was an exquisite five dishes and one soup, it was a home cooked meal.
Xu Liangchen understands that the cold-faced young man does not want to say things, he asked can not ask out, both come to peace, also hungry, and fill the stomach say it.
Xu Liangchen bored to eat, Duan Yijie look at her big square and quiet, the heart secretly appreciated, worthy of a big family origin, stayed in the ocean has seen the world, half an afternoon of their own nothing to say, and now this girl’s heart is sure to big question mark, but also calm and quiet, thought, picked up the spoon loaded with egg custard to send it over.
His action let Xu Liangchen a stunned, immediately back to God faintly said ‘thank you’, and then lowered his head to eat.
After all, is the marshal’s mansion ‘imperial chef’, craftsmanship is good, the egg custard steamed with a different taste, Xu Liangchen while eating, but in his heart there are some mutterings, the whole meal also did not see Duan Yijie eat eggs, can not be that this egg custard is made for himself? I don’t know whether to worry about this person’s clear and detailed understanding of himself, or for his deliberate and puzzled.
Looking at Xu Liangchen who is quietly eating in front of him, Duan Yijie ate somewhat absent-mindedly. Although the window is open, the electric fan has been turning, there is no wind in the evening is still a bit stuffy, Xu Liangchen’s fair and soft face, floating a touch of red clouds, just like the first bloom of the new lotus in May, blotting a hint of charm.
Duan Yijie’s black eyes could not help but sweep over that pretty face, a thought floated in his heart, since ancient times, couples raise their eyebrows and respect each other as guests, if you eat with such a woman for a lifetime, it is also a thing that makes people not hate.
The two finished eating, back to the living room to sit down, Xu Liangchen end of the cup of tea to look at the sky outside has completely darkened, looked up at Duan Yijie, less, now the meal is also eaten, something you still do not say?
Duan Yijie still precipitated in the thoughts just now, look over the eyes with unexpected warmth, so Xu Liangchen slightly stunned, line of sight into his deep black eyes, the heart ‘flutter flutter flutter’ jumped a few times, and hastily dodged the waves of sparkling low head to drink tea.
‘Second Miss, promised things I do not want to go back on my word; but right now there is a problem, so I want to ask you to help you look into it.’ After a moment of silence Duan Yijie suddenly said in a deep voice.
Xu Liangchen glanced at him with some surprise, listening quietly to the following.
‘The old man’s illness has suddenly worsened in the past two days,’ Duan Yijie frowned, glancing at her, Fang continued, ’…… Father asked me to bring you back …… It’s also considered to do your best to listen to heaven’s fate.’
I see, Xu Liangchen slowly leaned back on the sofa, thought for a while, and softly asked, ‘What if …… I don’t agree?
Duan Yijie’s eyes flashed, rather unexpectedly hooking up his lips, ‘What do you think, I have an agreement with you, father does not.’
Not only no, on the Xu family this second lady of the Marshal House of the resistance and stubbornness, father seems to have heard, yesterday also said the gun barrel is the hard way, want a woman is very difficult, my Marshal House of the matchmaking is married to her as a marshal wife, but not a maiden servant, where is so much nagging?
Duan Yijie’s meaning of Xu Liangchen certainly understand, this paragraph marshal tough brutal big old man’s reputation is not unheard of, since he put himself to save the life of his mother’s ‘happy’ height, answer or not I’m afraid it is not Duan Yijie say, not to mention their own.
The section of the branch, it is not easy to deal with this cold-faced young man, the bossy old man popped up again, Xu Liangchen secretly sigh, calmly looked straight at Duan Yijie: ‘That section of the marshal wants me to do?’
Duan Yijie did not expect her to ‘submit’ so quickly, looked at Xu Liangchen with a smile on his face and said, ‘Do I have to say it?’ Of course is to be the future daughter-in-law of the Marshal’s House, the old lady’s bedside show filial piety, to see the old man a happy, can not some improvement in the condition.
Xu Liangchen, who instantly understood, glared at him, gently turning the teacup in his hand in boredom, his heart depressed. At least and cold-faced big young negotiated down the conditions, but because the old lady is seriously ill and shelved, really not as good as God’s plan, is it destined to go through these twists and turns? I am not willing to do so.
But what can be done? This time, it was Duan Boss’s idea, the big warlord who is used to taking by force, should be more difficult to deal with. Xu Liangchen frowned with a headache.
‘That place we went to earlier, what do you think?’ While being torn, Duan Yijie suddenly changed the topic and asked.
That mysterious compound? Xu Liangchen looked at him in confusion, what was Duan Yijie doing talking about this?
Chapter 25: Who Is She?
‘Back then, when the Opium War was fought in Southern Guangdong, Yanzhou had no reaction; some years ago, when the Tsarist Russians invaded the three eastern provinces and relied on not withdrawing their troops, Yanzhou’s various trades and industries, however, had a rally today and a telegram tomorrow, while many places in the interior did not move, does the second young lady know why?’ Hanging in the living room was a flower branch crystal lamp, the light was warm, the cold hard lines on Duan Yijie’s face seemed to have softened a lot, he looked at Xu Liangchen’s lowered feathery eyelashes and asked.
What kind of thinking is this person, east a mallet west a hammer, in the end what do you want to say? Xu Liangchen looked at him without saying anything.
‘It’s not that the later Yanzhou people are patriotic or were apathetic before, but the Opium War happened Yanzhou didn’t know at all. Xiu Cai does not go out, can know the world affairs, in the past it was just an exaggeration, after the news media appeared these only became reality.’ Xu Liangchen only then heard and understood that he was talking about newspapers.
‘The many newspapers and magazines, like a tie, connected Yanzhou tightly to the outside world and even the world. American elections, European wars, Japanese earthquakes, African famines, things that happened 10,000 miles away, heard about them in the morning and in the evening, only to greatly broaden people’s horizons.’ Duan Yijie tapped the newspaper on the coffee table and continued.
The more Xu Liangchen listened, the more confused he became, why would the cold-faced great young man want to discuss this with himself, just idle chatter?
‘However, the newspaper transmits news, but it’s far less fast than the radio. This time in the European war, Germany used new radio technology, you’ve heard about Radio Osborn, right? Those devices in the courtyard were taken over from them.’ Duan Yijie’s words turned to the mysterious courtyard.
Xu Liangchen, who had just returned from the United States, of course understood that the radio had the irreplaceable advantages of the newspaper media, and when she heard this, she looked deeply at Duan Yijie, and could not imagine that the cold-faced great young man had such a far-reaching vision in this regard, so she nodded: ‘’The radio, compared to the newspaper, has incomparable strengths, and the future may not only be in the military, but also in the civilian aspect will have great potential.
Duan Yijie looked at her approvingly: ‘’Since Mr Yang Wen has nothing more to do, do you want to come over to the radio? Oh, there is another option, the northern government to salt revenue as a guarantee, ready to borrow from Britain, France and other five countries bank group, as the unification of the north and south of the military expenses, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready to set up a special office to intervene in this matter. I looked at the list, only the interpreter there are seven people, I would think that there are two miss one is enough, two choose one, two miss choose which one?’
After half a day, Duan Yijie knew that he had lost his job at Qiming and St Mary’s, and gave himself the opportunity to arrange for it? Xu Liangchen looked at him with some disbelief, since he wanted to enter the Marshal’s House, the door is not out of the two doors, and not the best of peace and quiet? Duan Yijie took the initiative to send a job opportunity to himself?
Is this an exchange, compensation or temptation?
Looking at her surprised expression of understanding, Duan Yijie’s sword frowned, face a little black. Does this girl have to think of herself this way? Linguistic genius, a talented woman who stayed in the ocean, nestled in the home of this great young man is a pity to waste the talent, and the radio station and the special office are confidential, Xu Liangchen such a multi-talented, decent character of the talent is the best choice.
‘Second Miss has no intention to forget it, this is not a quid pro quo.’ Duan Yi Jie sank his face and said in a cold voice.
Stinky temper, Xu Liangchen slanted a glance at him, just wanted to chat, Luo Hongyi walked in: ‘Youngest, Miss Wenqing came, said to see if it’s convenient for Miss Xu to go over, the old madam has just had dinner, her spirit is still good.’
Xu Liangchen sighed darkly, pulled himself back, the original is not at all to seek advice, both came today is to catch the duck on the shelf, by himself not to go.
Glared at Duan Yijie, turned his head, the door walked into a young woman.
She is small and delicate, has a typical Jiangnan beauty melon face, big eyes, small mouth, three-dimensional and soft features, simple green clothes and black dress, set off the exquisite and delicate beauty of the body shape.
This is a very clear about their own beauty, and know how to let their own beauty in nature inadvertently emanate out of the woman, like a landscape caged in light mist, there is a kind of indescribable soft and charming moving.
This is Duan Yijie’s sister? Xu Liangchen was just thinking about it when he saw that the woman had already smiled and walked over: ‘’Xiao Jie, why did you want to get up and have dinner here tonight? Oh, this is Second Miss Xu?’
The voice was clear and charming, the smile was soft, Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, the beauty’s eyes were flowing in a demeanour that was completely unlike Duan Yijie’s sister, and she called the cold-faced young marshal what, Xiao Jie?
Let her feel more strange is, Duan Yijie is not cold face it, not to the woman has never false colour it, how to see this beauty removed frowned actually warmed up the look, lips and eyebrows have a little smile?
‘Liang Chen, this is Wen Qing sister; she is Xu Liang Chen.’ Duan Yijie hooked his lips and smiled lightly, giving a brief introduction to the two.
Sister Wen Qing? What kind of person was that? Xu Liangchen was confused in his heart, but he still smiled and got up to greet the beauty.
The beauty was very intimate and took her hand, looking up and down, her mouth repeatedly praised: ‘Miss Xu Er is dignified and beautiful, really a rare beauty ……’
Xu Liangchen, however, felt that her smile didn’t reach the bottom of her eyes, and the eyes that looked at herself had a sense of unhurriedness and picking, even It is not easy to perceive the rejection, one never remembers to have seen this Wenqing sister, much less to have offended her, how is this so inexplicable? Duan Yijie’s attitude towards this woman was gentle and respectful, and the two of them were not sisters and brothers at all.
Who is this?
Just as he was thinking, Duan Yijie said from the side, ‘Since Grandma is still in good spirits now, we’d better hurry over there, there’s plenty of time and opportunity to chat later.’
Wen Qing softly agreed, pulled Xu Liangchen’s hand out of the door, while intentionally or unintentionally smiled and said: ‘Xiao Jie since childhood is such a temperament, cold face like frost, but the heart is good, Xu the second miss more to take care of ……’ said a sidelong glance at Duan Yijie, Xu Liangchen Subconsciously felt that that one intimacy was sentient.
Can not help but be more curious about the relationship between the two.
Do not know the identity of Wenqing, her words Xu Liangchen really difficult to answer, then smiled and did not make a sound.
Seeing Xu Liangchen not picking up her own words, Wen Qing gave her a somewhat grudging look, then laughed and said: ‘’Miss Xu is a descendant of the Hengtang Xu family? I remember that year with the old lady to Yanzhou, on the way through Hengtang, Xu family mansion is still there, so big compound, walk around a circle I’m afraid to take one or two hours, right? …… Alas, in the past, before the Wang Xie Hall, life is impermanent, saddening …… Miss Xu is now living in the Sun Deputy Mayor’s residence?’
Hengtang Xu family, is the suburb of Yanzhou Hengtang place of the famous family, several generations of prominent eunuchs. Nearby, in the late Qing Dynasty, Xu Liangchen’s great-grandfather, Empress Dowager Cixi’s credit minister Xu Yinglong, the official rank, was given a horse in the palace; then grandfather and two uncles are also a scholar and the first degree, there was a family of three scholar’s glory.
Wen Qing’s words sound like praise and envy, think about it, but hidden with endless ridicule. When I walked, Hengtang Xu family is still prosperous mansion, today you Xu Liangchen but living in the Sun House, clearly is the yellow flower of the past, fell off the price of Wang Xie Tangqian Yan.
How does it sound like a downward spiral? Xu Liangchen half puzzled, half amused, looked at Wen Qing, this Marshal’s House is not his own willingness to come, this cold-faced great young kindly Miss Wen Qing so deliberately aimed at himself, why on earth?
Chapter 26 Lady Lu
Walked through a moon gate, then entered the backyard of the Marshal’s Mansion, turned a few flower walls, walked through the corridors, people gradually more and more, there are patrolling guards, there are finishing the garden flower workers, there are also maids and hurrying steps of the official staff, see Duan Yijie and his entourage, they have to stand down and respectfully greeted.
Duan Yijie just nodded lightly, Wen Qing but smiled and jawed from time to time to take a couple of sentences, great hostess style, it can be seen, the Marshal’s House of the people on this lady is also quite respectful.
What exactly is she? Neither like the sisters of Duan Yijie, but also looks like the master s appearance, is it difficult to be Duan Yijie s …… confidant? But Xu Liangchen immediately denied this idea, leaving aside Duan Yijie’s attitude towards her, if the cold-faced big young man has such a confidant, why have to force the reluctant self to pretend?
Is feeling inexplicable, but see the end of the corridor, to a courtyard with a bamboo fence, a maid in front of the door to see Duan Yijie smiled and greeted, while slightly louder to the door of the main room in front of the big girl said: ‘big young to come—’ Turning his head will be curious to look at Xu Liangchen.
The big maid hurriedly walked in, and when Xu Liangchen followed behind Duan Yijie to the door, the curtains of green gauze were already picked up by the maids on both sides, and the fourth wife Wu Wenxian stood inside the door accompanied by a middle-aged lady with a graceful demeanour, looking over with a smile at the corners of her lips.
Duan Yijie slightly jawed and faintly called out, ‘Mum, Fourth Aunt,’ then gestured for Xu Liangchen to walk over, ‘Mum, she is Xu Liangchen.’
Seeing Mrs Lu smiling and looking up and down, Wu Wenxian laughed from the side, ‘Big sister, am I right? The boss this time the vision is good, ten miles of ocean park pearl dazzling or let him pull a first ……’
Mrs. Lu smiled and nodded, her son must be a beautiful woman, which man does not like the pretty girl? Although this point in the heart of the mirror also like, but she really can not figure out, picky, to the woman has never been false to the Duan Yijie fancy, will be what kind of woman?
Looking at the front of the mannerisms, flower face bright Xu Liangchen, she secretly nodded in her heart, no wonder the son fancy, the old four also praised, the Xu family second young lady long beautiful needless to say, more rare, but the body of the kind of elegance and lightness of the book atmosphere, eyes clear and generous, not lowly and not supercilious, the first-class good temperament.
‘Miss Xu has worked hard, do you want to sit down first?’ Mrs Duan’s soft voice had its own customary authority.
Back then, because his elder brother, Duan Zheng Shao, had inadvertently shouted yes while watching others gamble, and was crippled by a severe beating from the loser, Duan Zheng Xun’s anger and blood surged, and he beat the loser until he died of blood spurting from his mouth and nose.
So was falsely accused of banditry, robbers battalion around to catch, the virtuous widowed mother Zhang sold the family’s only a few laying hens, the night to let his son to join the army, only to have today’s Duan Marshal.
Zhang’s although just a country woman, but kind and strong, after her son fled, she begged for food, laundry dirty and tired work to do everything, struggling to support the family, take care of the injured eldest son. It was only when Duan Zhenghun became the captain of the local defence that the family’s life got a little better.
Afterwards, when warlords rose up in the country, Duan Zhengxun took his men to join Lu Dingnan, who was the governor of Hangzhou-Yanzhou at the time. After the Wuchang Uprising broke out, Yenzhou was also in a tense atmosphere, with revolutionaries giving speeches, demonstrating and marching everywhere.
Revolutionaries when the control of the Yanshou Consultative Council is ready to convene a meeting of representatives of the removal of Lu Tingnan’s governorship, Lu Tingnan had no choice but to pin his hopes on the part of the cavalry Duan Zhenghun, will be urgently summoned to the South Gate Residence, told the situation in Yanshou.
Duan Zhenghun immediately beat his chest: ‘Please rest assured that the Governor, tomorrow I personally to the Council, to see which dare to dismiss you Lu Governor’s official!’ Lu Dingnan saw that he was so righteous, and was instantly impressed.
The next day, in the Council was crowded, Duanzhengxun light clothing, waist with two bullets on the boring of the box gun, escorting the trembling Lu Dingnan into the meeting. Lu Tingnan on the stage before he spoke a few words, the parliamentary seat will be difficult to accuse, some people forced Lu Tingnan to comply with public opinion to declare the independence of Hangyan, some want him to step down immediately.
At the critical moment, Duan Zhengxun drew his double guns and jumped out from behind Lu Dingnan: ‘Hang Yan Governor is appointed by the court, I Duan Zhengxun is a big old man with soldiers, I only know how to protect the Governor and the place, anyone who dares to disrupt the order of Yanshou, I know him, but this gun does not know him!’
The councillors were taken aback, they had thought that today’s matter would be a breeze, both getting Lu Dingnan to get out of power and then announcing Hang Yan’s independence in the process, but they didn’t expect to see a soldier jump out of the woodwork. Some councillors then stood up to protest, Duan Zhenghun aimed his blackened muzzle at the leading councillor: ‘I, Duan, am a bandit by birth, and was born without any sense of reasoning, so don’t blame me for being black-handed if you dare to rant and rave again!’
Hearing that Duan was a bandit, the legislators had a feeling that it was hard to explain the reasoning behind the situation, who dared to fight against Duan Zhengxun’s black muzzle? The order of the meeting was in chaos, the revolutionaries carefully planned a struggle to expel the Northern bureaucrats, was Duan Zhenghun two pistols intimidation disturbed.
Lu Dingnan was grateful to Duan Zhenghun, leaning on him as a beloved and quickly carried out a bloody massacre in the Hangyan area, Yanshou imposed a curfew that night, and in the morning Duan Zhenghun’s troops drove into the city and took control of the situation.
Control of the Yanshou military and political Duan Zhengxun reputation, from time to time to the Governor’s residence to walk around, then Duan Zhengxun is in his prime, a military uniform, waist tie armed belt, snow-white gloves, shoulder pistol, own some of the mighty and extraordinary.
Lu Dingnan’s only daughter Lu Yixin fancy this mighty officer, so Duan Zhengxun became Lu Dingnan’s son-in-law, and from then on the green clouds soared.
Lu Yixin, who came from a family, not only had the green eyes to recognise heroes at the end of the day, but was also a woman who did not let her father die of illness and accompanied her husband in his campaigns, and eventually won a piece of the southern kingdom.
Duan Zhengxun born in the Greenwood, rough character, anxious and often hurt people, is the same start between the sworn brothers sometimes inevitable, and even fierce firefights, whenever it is not possible to get into trouble, it is Mrs Lu stepped in, a few words to resolve the conflicts between the brothers, his wife’s wisdom and tolerance, the achievements of Duan Zhengxun’s great cause.
When the military government was established, Duan Zhenghun said to his subordinates: ‘If you do not have your sister-in-law, I do not know how many brothers I would have offended over the years, and in the future there is something, you can look directly to your sister-in-law, as long as she should be, I do not promise.’
Therefore, even though Duan Zhengxun had married several concubines, Mrs Lu still had an unshakeable position in the Marshal’s House, naturally cultivating the usual grace and authority.
Hearing her politely finish, Xu Liangchen politely smiled in greeting, but did not reply to her words, instead gently raising his eyes to look at Duan Yijie. Isn’t it for the sake of the sick old man? Since you’re here, you might as well go up quickly to take a look, so I can leave earlier.
Duan Yijie lightly glanced at her and said to Lady Duan, ‘Since grandma is awake, it’s better to go up first.’
Madam Duan of course noticed the interaction between Xu Liangchen and her son, and was quite satisfied with Xu Liangchen’s approach of putting her son’s thoughts first, so she smiled and nodded: ‘The old lady has always been groggy these past few days, and it’s rare that she’s still in good spirits today, and so be it, it’ll be hard on Miss Xu.’
‘The old man’s Jiankang is in poor health, Liangchen only came today, it’s already rude, how can we talk about the word hard work?’ Since he did it, he might as well just do it thoroughly, Xu Liangchen said with a smile.
Wu Wenxian looked meaningfully at Duan Yijie, half a month did not see, this second young lady’s attitude changed quite a lot ah, boss, do not see quite capable, what did you do?
Chapter 27 Recognising this daughter-in-law
Duan Yijie looked at her, and went up the stairs on his own.
Wu Wenxian smiled, glanced at Geng Wenqing who had a somewhat stagnant smile on her face, and stepped up the stairs.
A strong smell of traditional Chinese medicine wafted upstairs, and as the Third Mistress greeted her, Lady Duan asked softly, ‘Is the old lady asleep?’
Third Madame shook her head, and greeted Xu Liangchen with a jowled head, ‘Miss Xu is here, the old lady is happy to hear that, her spirit is also better, she is waiting.’
Lady Lu nodded with a smile, leading the crowd to step onto the thick carpet and into Old Lady Duan’s bedroom on the east side.
Outside is the living room, a few maids are busy with something, see Madam Lu came in and greeted her softly, an older one walked to the door of the inner room and laughed softly, ‘Old madam, second madam, the eldest young man is here.’
Then he heard a pale voice with a gasp in the room say, ‘Yi Jie has come? Quickly come in ……’
Duan Yijie promised, looked at Xu Liangchen and lifted his steps to go in. Mrs Lu and Wu Wenxian looked at her with a smile, Xu Liangchen had no choice but to put on a smile and follow him.
The lamp was not turned on, the floor lamp in the corner was also covered with a veil, the light in the inner room was a bit dark, Xu Liangchen saw a thin silhouette on the mahogany bed, half sitting, half leaning back, next to the two low-browed women to take care of, Duan Yijie had already walked to the front of the bed, bending down to cry out in a low voice, ‘Grandma’.
The old man patted the woman’s hand, ‘Old everyone, turn on the light.’
The middle-aged woman hesitated for a moment: ‘Mother, your eyes ……’
The old man waved his hand, the woman no longer speak, waiting next to the little girl was very clever to go over and press the switch, the room suddenly lit up.
The old man on the bed squinted his eyes and looked at Xu Liangchen who walked in, and in the middle of the day, the wrinkled face blossomed into the shadow of a speechless smile, and stretched out his thin, bony hand to Xu Liangchen.
Countless eyes with different thoughts looked at him, Xu Liangchen’s mind suddenly flashed through the idea of ‘daughter-in-law meeting in-laws’, his heart couldn’t help but ‘flutter’ several times, and just when he was about to scold himself for thinking nonsense, he looked up to see the old man’s happy smiling face and his outstretched hand.
What a familiar scene! Xu Liangchen’s heart stuttered.
At that time, he was only three years old, his sick mother was thin and frail, every time he saw the three sisters, his face was such a loving and joyful smile; when his mother died, his hand was always outstretched, in the direction of himself and his big sister and three sisters, Aunt Liao said that she couldn’t bear to part with it, she couldn’t bear to part with her beloved daughters……. Grew up, and the memories of my early childhood are gradually blurring, and even At that time, the mother’s face, do not look at the posthumous photo has also been unable to remember, but that figure, that hands, but has been engraved in the mind ……
Xu Liangchen’s vision is a little hazy up, her eyes rose a light mist, can not help but sprinted over to the old man’s hand, eagerly grasp the old man’s hand, the shell teeth lightly biting the red lips, to give the old man a sincere and reassuring Duan Yijie was a little surprised.
Duan Yijie glanced at her with some surprise. Under the light, he could clearly see the mist of water in Xu Liangchen’s eyes, the flash of heartache, and that concerned smile that he had never seen before.
Duan Yijie understood Xu Liangchen’s reluctance and even anger when he pulled her out like that, leaving her no choice but to accept the identity of her future grandson’s daughter-in-law. She can come, can be calm and dignified into this house, polite and old man to say a few words, he felt already satisfied, but could not imagine Xu Liangchen and the old man to see and as old as her heartache, concern, so real and sincere.
The old man has long been weathered, although the old eyes dim heart is the most understand the true feelings and false intentions, some surprised at Xu Liangchen obvious and sincere feelings of admiration, trembling to shake her hand did not say, eyes of love and joy but can not be hidden.
Followed in the crowd to see this scene can not help but look at each other.
Early years of suffering, the old man Jiankang condition has not been good, sometimes sick and sad up, the temper will be stubborn, plus older, more and more like a child. This time, sick, to visit most of the door, even a few daughters-in-law do not want to see more, around the service but has been with her side of Geng Wenqing, eldest son Duanzheng Shao’s wife Chu Hongyun, and fasting meditation marshal three wife Cai Shuyang.
This Second Miss Xu Family got the old lady’s eye upon meeting her?
Patting the side of the bed, the old man signalled Xu Liangchen to sit down and waved his hand to the crowd, ‘You all go and get busy, I’ll talk to the girl.’
Lady Lu looked at Xu Liangchen with contemplative eyes and softly said, ‘Mother, don’t get tired.’ Then she turned her head and instructed Duan Yijie, ‘Then you and …… Liangchen will accompany grandma, let’s go.’
The crowd agreed, looking at the old and the young by the bedside with different eyes and minds, and quietly walked out, Geng Wenqing took a few steps forward, wanting to speak, Wu Wenjing glanced at Duan Yijie and pulled her sleeve: ‘Let’s go.’
The crowd exited the inner room, but the old man only asked a few brief questions, looked kindly at Xu Liangchen, half a long time, called Duan Yijie over, pulled the two people’s hands together, sighed: ‘Good boy, grandma sees you guys from the heart like. As the old saying goes, a hundred years to repair the same boat ferry, there is this destiny is not easy …… Yijie, the girl has no mother, pitiful, you can not bully her ……’
Blanket commanded, Duan Yijie whispered yes, deeply looked at Xu Liangchen a glance . In the soft shadow of the lamp, every change in Xu Liangchen’s expression fell in his eyes, gentle demeanour, sincere eyes, he only felt that there was something in his heart that flowed through, making his heartstrings thump.
Xu Liangchen smiled faintly, only to feel her eyes sour, the old man’s hand with calluses and life spots, not much temperature, but let her heart soft piece, did not pay careful attention to those words.
The hand was pulled by the old man, put into the palm of Duan Yijie, she was only a moment to snap back to God, draw her hand, Duan Yijie secretly force, a grip tight, looked deeply at her.
Xu Liangchen only felt that the pair of black eyes deep like the sea, suddenly rolled up a whirlpool, so that her heart has a momentary leakage of half a beat.
There are some unnatural, the old man did not know whether the words are too much, coughing up, Xu Liangchen hastily patted her back to appease. The old man coughed a lot, from the initial single voice to later coughed to gasping for breath, thin body trembling, straight to the heart and lungs also coughed out in general, a layer of fine beads of sweat on the forehead, so that Xu Liangchen can not help but put down all of the mind, worried and sad.
Cai Shuyang hurriedly walked in, took medicine and water from the cabinet, served the old man to drink, barely suppressed the coughing. Xu Liangchen took a towel and delicately helped her wipe the water from the corners of her mouth.
Looking at the old man’s eyes closed, Duan Yijie stood up and said in a low voice, ‘Grandma, you rest first, Liangchen and I will be right outside.’ Saying this, he cast a wink at Cai Shuyang.
The old man slowly lay down, his old eyes very much in love, ‘The girl won’t be in a hurry to leave, right?’
Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, between the rapid turn of mind, while helping the old man pull over the cool quilt, while holding her hand softly said, ‘Night, you rest first, I’ll be right outside.’
The old man nodded and closed his eyes.
Xu Liangchen stood up and silently watched for a moment, before he faintly smiled and greeted Cai Shuyang, turning to walk out of the inner room.
Mrs Lu and Wu Wenxian were still sitting on the sofa, seeing the two men come out and asked in a low voice about the old lady’s situation, Duan Yijie replied indifferently, and Mrs Lu said, ‘The night is also late, Miss Xu might as well stay for the time being? Your third aunt said that she had already arranged a good place to live, Yijie you send Miss Xu over.’ The first sentence was said to Xu Liangchen, but the latter turned his face to Duan Yijie and ordered him, raising his eyes to look at Xu Liangchen, Duan Yijie promised, and everyone walked out together.
‘The old man’s health changes suddenly, Yijie and the Marshal have also been busy with their official duties recently, you have not had time to do your business seriously, and hastily dragged you here, it is the house that is rude, please Liangchen be more understanding.’ Walking out of the courtyard, Mrs Lu stood still and said to Xu Liangchen with a smile, ‘You and Yi Jie should discuss this, the matter of the engagement is still good to be done early; when you have discussed it well, the Marshal and I will make an appointment to see Vice Mayor Sun and your sister as soon as possible, the in-laws should also meet earlier …… ‘
Although the words are still somewhat reserved, but it can be seen that she has recognised this future daughter-in-law. Duan Zhengxun mother to filial piety, now the old man to this Xu family Miss green eyes, even if there are again opinions, is bound to agree; Moreover, look over the son not only does not resist, the eyes are also deep and affectionate, these three people have been recognised, they can have what opinion?
So not only explained the reason why things happened suddenly, but also for not seriously organise the engagement of the two, Xu Liangchen in the name of the situation is not yet determined, was pulled to serve the old man and personally apologised, really gave Xu Liangchen not a small face; on the engagement is also a positive attitude, recognised Xu Liangchen as the future daughter-in-law.
‘Madam, this ……’ things have taken a sharp turn for the worse, Xu Liangchen’s eyes widened in shock, wanting to speak again and again secretly screamed in his heart, this thought was just to make a show of visiting patients, listening to Mrs. Lu’s words is actually a sure marriage, worse than the conditions put forward by Duan Yijie before! What can we do?
What can be done about this?
Chapter 28 – A Special Taste
“Since big sister has already recognised her future daughter-in-law, and the engagement banquet is about to be held, shouldn’t Miss Xu also change her words?’ Wu Wenxian laughed jokingly, ‘Eldest sister, I’ll send Miss Xu to settle down first, although the place has been arranged long ago, Miss Xu is living there for the first time, I’ll follow her over to see what else is wrong.
Mrs Lu nodded with a smile and parted ways with the three of them, taking the maid back to the upper room.
Wu Wenxian intimate with Xu Liangchen’s hand, pulling her towards the West Garden. Xu Liangchen’s heart was troubled, the waves of sadness about the old man’s illness gradually lowered, and the worry about how to retreat and withdraw from the entanglement with the cold-faced young man filled her heart and mind.
White moon in the sky, moonlight like water, a wind, full of garden flowers and trees dark fragrance floating, this is a good summer night, but unfortunately Xu Liangchen really do not want to enjoy, glanced at Duan Yijie, cover down the heart of the uneasiness, listen to the Wu Wenxian giggle chatting: ‘…… can not imagine that Miss Xu and the old lady is a great destiny, the past few years, the old lady is sick, but the old lady, but the old lady, the old lady is sick, but the old lady, the old lady, the old lady is sick, but the old lady, the old lady is sick. The old lady is sick, but as long as sister-in-law, third sister and Miss Geng beside the …… Miss Geng just met …… she is the daughter of the Marshal’s old private school teacher, the boss young in the old family, the two are familiar with each other.’
Wu Wenxian mentioned Geng Wenqing intentionally or unintentionally, Xu Liangchen absentmindedly agreed to a sentence, his heart anxious, is it possible to stay in the Marshal’s House like this, just like this to pretend to be real, really engaged with the cold-faced big young man? Having the heart to discuss with Duan Yijie, Wu Wenqing kept pulling her, Duan Yijie walked behind the two, following unhurriedly.
‘…… At that time, private school students had to bring their meals to the school to partner, and teachers and students ate together, while the kitchen was in the hands of Miss Geng and her mother,’ Wu Wenxian walked very slowly, and seemed to be quite excited about the conversation: ’It is said that once at dinner, the boss found himself bowl with a piece of chicken, and that was a big deal. In the countryside, most of the students only brought salted vegetables, where could they get meat? The boss thought it was a mistake on the part of the teacher’s mother and sister, but he didn’t dare to ask.
Wu Wenxian actually told a long story, Xu Liangchen had no choice but to listen to a sentence without a sentence, looking at the dappled shadows of the moonlight sprinkled from the branches of the trees and flowers, thinking to himself about his mind.
‘…… Later, but often found delicious food in the bowl. Once, taking advantage of the time to add rice, the oldest ran to the kitchen to ask, but the result is that a sentence came out from inside, telling him to ‘have it just go ahead and eat it is, what’s the point of asking?’ It was only then that the silly boy realised that it was Miss Geng’s special care, so he understood and walked away silently. The oldest is a person who knows gratitude, after growing up, these things have been remembered in the heart, that year the plague, Mr., Master Mother died of disease, the family only left Miss Geng one, the old lady that the Geng family on the grandson has a grace, then as a granddaughter to treat, and then together in Yanzhou …… ‘Wu Wenxian rambled and talked about, said She was looking at Xu Liangchen quietly through the streetlight.
Seeing her somewhat distracted look, a smile and said: ‘See how I talk about these old memories? Both the old lady can not afford to give up, Miss Xu will live a few more days, has sent people to take a few pieces of clothing over, and see if it fits, if you do not like tomorrow call the tailor to redo ……’
Xu Liangchen excuses two sentences, unknowingly walked to the courtyard door, Wu Wen silk stopped and laughed: ‘I remembered that there is still something to do, Third Aunt left first, Boss, arrange Miss Xu; if you wronged your honoured guest, not only will Third Aunt have a problem with it, but the old lady and madam won’t be able to spare you either.’ Eyes flickered between the two, smilingly leading the maid away.
Looking at the brightly lit courtyard, Xu Liangchen hesitates for a moment, looks up at Duan Yijie and whispers, ‘I’d better go back first, right?’
Duan Yijie glanced at her and didn’t say anything, casting a wink at Luo Hongyi behind him, he turned and walked into the courtyard, ‘Come in and sit down.’
The maids and guards received Luo Hongyi’s secret signal and quietly exited. Looking at Duan Yi Jie’s back, Xu Liang Chen was helpless and understood that some things were not good to discuss in public, so he had to follow.
Last time I was in a hurry, I did not notice that this is called the West Garden compound is also flowers and trees, elegant and chic, osmanthus fragrance lightly floating, white walls and grey lines to retain the freshness of the Jiangnan water town, the garden in the middle of a rockery, colourful from the Chinese landscape bonsai of the true tradition of the light, look carefully, the folds carved on the slice of stone through the Chinese painting of the mountain and rock outlining skills, and the stone feet in the pebbles lightly cover the gradual entry into the water, and the clean and refined pools of the curved bridge The stone’s foot is covered by pebbles and gradually enters the water, and the clean and refined pool and bridge are in contrast.
Looking up, the moonlight is like water, bamboo shadows swaying, set against the twinkling stars in the sky, there is an indescribable tranquility.
‘The so-called beauty of Chinese gardens, in the space presented in the flow of the inner meaning of the landscape. There is no shocking moment, there is no shocking glimpse, it is the implicit that needs to be experienced by heart. Second Miss is a student of Chinese painting, what do you think of the scenery here?’ Duan Yijie noticed her gaze and suddenly said indifferently.
Xu Liangchen glanced at him unexpectedly, the cold-faced frosty Duan Dajie, not only did he know that he studied Chinese painting, but he could also say these words? Nodding his head in the middle of the day, ‘A screen of rockery and a deep courtyard, it is indeed extraordinary, I wonder which master’s handwriting is it?’ Xu Liangchen asked casually, the Grand Marshal’s Mansion should be designed by a famous artist.
Duan Yijie raised his eyebrows and glanced at her, the corner of his lips slightly raised, ‘Like it?’
Xu Liangchen was anxious in her heart, and had no intention of talking to him about such irrelevant gossip, so she absentmindedly nodded her head carelessly, and Duan Yijie hooked her lips into a smile, ‘Thank you for the second miss’s compliments.’
What? Xu Liangchen blinked in confusion.
‘This compound, which is the work of my game, is rarely in the eyes of Second Miss.’ Duan Yijie was still in an unperturbed manner, and Xu Liangchen looked at him in surprise. From the acquaintance with the cold-faced great young man, it is not the right disc to dodge, but forgot that this young marshal known as literary talent and military strategy, it seems that it is indeed a character.
Thinking about things, turned into the living room through the corridor, Duan Yijie gestured her to sit down, he walked to the side of the tea cabinet, gestures skilful hands to make coffee.
The use of just popular in the Ten Mile Ocean Park distillation coffee pot, this later popular in the East of the coffee apparatus, its inventor is the British Nabia. In 1840, inspired by the laboratory test tubes, made a metal vacuum coffee pot, two years later by the French Mrs Bachan improved. The operation process is completely transparent, which can be said to be the most emotional method of making coffee.
Duan Yijie skilfully boiled the water, filled the powder, wiped the surface of the pot clean, lit the fire, stirred, and soon the coffee slowly rolled inside the glass pot, and the rich fragrance spread indoors and gradually hit his nose.
Xu Liangchen looked at Duan Yijie’s upright figure in amazement, a man in military attire, seriously focusing on such a thing, incongruous but with a special flavour. With the aroma of coffee Xu, her chaotic heart unexpectedly slowly settled down, things have happened, anxious, angry are not helpful, or discuss how to deal with it as well.
Sensing Xu Liangchen’s change in mood, Duan Yijie’s lips gently hooked, poured the coffee into a cup and walked over to put it on the coffee table.
The coffee cup he used was not a Western-style coffee cup, but a fine road pastel Bogu pattern coffee set from Jingdezhen, white porcelain snow fine thin and translucent, glaze as delicate as jade, beautifully painted, elegant tone. The cold-faced young man’s taste is not bad, Xu Liangchen secretly appreciated in her heart.
With a faint smile, she picked up the cup, smelling the original aroma of the coffee from the slowly rising steam, then took a small sip before adding the right amount of sugar and gently stirring. With the swirl of the stirring, she slowly added milk, and the light grease floated on the coffee, keeping it warm while the heat of the coffee also evaporated the milk’s fragrance.
Looking at Xu Liangchen’s smooth movements like clouds and water, elegantly savouring the coffee, Duan Yijie picked up the cup, squinting from the rising heat to look at her bright eyes like water, calm and dignified under the light.
Tonight’s events were really out of his expectations.
Chapter 29 The night is long and dreamy
always on the foreign field fashionable celebrities quite critical of the grandmother, and this stayed in the ocean of the world’s talented girl at first sight; I thought reluctant Miss Xu, the second lady, on the lingering sick old man, not only no suspicion of the heart, but instead do not know the reason for the accidental true feelings; mother has never been a nonsense person, not to mention that the father of the Xu Liangchen some opinions, people have not seen, recognition is not yet known, but directly should be married, and the mother is not a person, not to mention that the father has some opinions about Xu Liangchen, people have not seen, recognition is not yet known, and the mother is not a person. But the mother directly agreed to the marriage.
Xu Liangchen’s heart was troubled, stoic he could imagine. Looking at that pair of clear eyes, reflecting a bit of light and shadow, Duan Yijie darkened his eyes and tugged at the corner of his mouth, seemingly carelessly saying, ‘Isn’t there something you want to say?’
Xu Liangchen scoops up a bit of coffee with a silver spoon and watches as the coffee liquid slowly slides back into the cup in the shape of a jewel-like bead, moist and transparent, as she slowly opens her mouth, ‘Tonight’s matter, how does Mr Duan want to handle it?’ You won’t forget the conditions you promised, right?
Duan Yijie looked at her furrowed brows, silent for a moment, faintly said, ‘How do you want me to handle it?’
Understand that she is reluctant, understand that the two have an agreement in the first, but think of this girl actually has been living in the Jiang family, and Jiang Jing Wu Qingqing I old love new love, Duan Yijie heart has a kind of indescribable twist. In any case, put her on his side, always than in that ‘bamboo horse’ there safe.
Xu Liangchen heard very dissatisfied slanting Duan Yijie a glance, this guy is not gloating, right?
Looking at the black crystal eyes flashing with anger, the lights and shadows as if blooming roses, charming and delicate to provoke people’s hearts, but with erect thorns, Duan Yijie heart moved, thin lips lightly hooked, staring at Xu Liangchen quite innocent said: ‘I did not think it would turn out like this, who could have expected that you and Grandma actually met like a good friend … … …Why don’t you stay here first, comfort grandma, and we’ll discuss the rest in the long run. …… Grandma’s body is getting better, so maybe things will turn around. ……’
Listening to him mention his meeting with Elderly Lady Duan, Xu Liangchen was stunned for a moment, and smiled bitterly in his heart helplessly. I just see the scene to follow the heart, who would have thought that the old lady Duan’s heart, this is self-inflicted or cocooned? But intentionally cause the sick old man angry, and not their own can do out of the matter ……
This time is really not expected and deep in the mud, Xu Liangchen troublesome caress forehead. Although Duan Yijie’s words were half a pretext, things had already come to this point, and it was true that he couldn’t think of any good solutions all of a sudden.
Even if you let yourself go back, I’m afraid that you can’t easily think of escaping. Not to mention the Sun family, Liu family against the Marshal’s Office is like hitting a stone with an egg, only the old lady Duan’s body, if there is any effect on this matter, the annoyance will not only be cold-faced young man, or the entire Marshal’s Office.
Xu Liangchen only felt a splitting headache.
Look at her red lips pursed, vein hand support, waves of light flowing eyes and anxious and annoyed, covered with a layer of melancholy mist, leaning on the side of the sofa Chu Chu, a touch of bitter smile on the lips seemingly, so that Duan Yijie can not help but soften his heart: ‘anxious also useless, you still rest, we cope with it together.’
A chamber of the mind is in turmoil, a variety of thoughts turn rapidly but can not find a solution to the immediate predicament, Xu Liangchen is distressed, listening to him speak lightly, can not help but irritation surged, slanting him: ‘Mr Duan pour look open, are not all you? If it wasn’t your bad idea, if it wasn’t all those gossips in the newspaper, how could there be such a thing? ……’
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that what he said made sense, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that the cold-faced major was detestable, Xu Liangchen disdainfully sidestepped his face and despised and whispered, ’You don’t have some kind of problem, do you? The hall marshal, seven-foot man, why must force people to make a play, and now cocoon harmful to others and themselves, you are satisfied? ……’
anxious on fire, Xu Liangchen some mouths, Duan Yijie listen to the sword frowned, black eyes gleaming stared at her, this girl is more and more wanton more and more sharp-tongued, what did she say? What did she say? This kind of words also blurted out?
A hot brain, Duan Yijie can no longer control, suddenly grabbed Xu Liangchen’s shoulders, lowered his head to the open and close the red lips and kissed.
Xu Liangchen was caught off guard, head ‘boom’ sound a little dizzy, feel his face up, exhaled hot air disturbed their breathing, the rest of the words involuntarily swallowed back. When he realised what had happened and came back to his senses, those two slightly cool lips had already left.
Xu Liangchen red face, angrily staring at Duan Yijie hate to slap the past: ‘Young is also counted as read, do not know what is called rude do not move?!’
Duan Yijie looked at her red cheeks on the cheeks of the pretty face, the heart at least to find a little balance, hum, dare to say that this big young sick? On his face, he didn’t change his colour: ‘Second Miss is a foreigner, she won’t not know that this is the usual etiquette.’
‘You! …… ‘Fake foreign devils, Xu Liangchen stared at him in his heart slander, speak of foreign etiquette how you do not kiss hands and feet?
Duan Yijie seems to understand her mind, hooked lips a smile, reached out and pulled her hand to kiss. Xu Liangchen hastily pulled out her hand and shrank back, her heart pounding, ‘It’s late at night, I need to rest, please go ahead.’
This is really stupid, I still expect this person to have any ideas, it seems to be a tiger seeking food, maybe the cold-faced young man is looking forward to falling into the pit, since I can’t go or quietly think about whether there is another way out of it. Xu Liangchen secretly sighed. Just now, she drew her hand and inadvertently touched the palm of Duan Yijie’s finger, which was slightly cool and a bit calloused, but it made her heart palpitate for no reason.
Looking at Xu Liangchen’s mortified demeanour, avoiding the line of sight, Duan Yijie’s eyes flashed a smile, but did not make things difficult for her, stood up and stared at Xu Liangchen for a few moments, said good night and walked out.
I can’t imagine that Duan Yijie is so dry, Xu Liangchen looked at his back slightly stunned, then relaxed his body and leaned into the sofa and closed his eyes.
After a while, I heard soft footsteps coming, and looked over to see a smiling maid: ‘Second Miss, I’m Cuiju, serving you to rest in the dead of night, okay?’
Xu Liangchen smiled and jawed, ‘Thank you, no need to bother, I’ll do it myself.’
Cuiju smiled and didn’t say anything, respectfully guiding her up the stairs into a suite, going to the washroom to put in the hot water before saying, ‘There are clothes in the cupboard, please choose for yourself, second miss.’
Xu Liangchen could not bear to dismiss her face, promised to pull open the wardrobe, but saw inside hanging full of all kinds of foreign dresses and cheongsams, underwear is actually a complete set of new Western style, not greatly surprised.
Domestic women have always been, even if they sleep, also have to wear knee-length vests to reduce the body’s nakedness, go out inside the cheongsam, you must wear a waistcoat, corset. A few years ago, a kind of ‘bundle body’ underwear evolved from the ‘small waistcoat’ underwear, only popular.
After the gradual change of the western wind, the new enlightened women began to accept the new style of imported underwear. Xu Liangchen, who came back from studying in the United States, naturally understands that a woman’s body needs to be taken care of by underwear, but he could not have imagined that the Marshal’s Mansion would see the fashionable imported products.
Insisted on sending Cuiju to rest, Xu Liangchen took a bath and changed his clothes, lying on the bed, looking at the night light, luxurious and elegant but unfamiliar everything, very troubled with the hand to cover his eyes.
Thinking about it, it was difficult to sleep, until after the early hours of the morning, only then did he fall into a hazy sleep. Hearing the knock on the door and looking at the clock by the counter, it was already eight in the morning. Xu Liangchen promised, got up and changed his clothes, slightly cleaned up and opened the door.
Cuiju’s smiling face appeared in front of her eyes, ‘Second Miss, please have breakfast, the eldest young man is waiting for you at the old lady’s place.’
Xu Liangchen promised, and Cuiju brought her old mum to set breakfast up. Congee and small dishes, soya bean milk, steamed dumplings, freshly baked buns, a combination of Chinese and Western cuisine is very sumptuous, Xu Liangchen has no appetite, used a little bit of nonsense, then let Cuiju take herself to the old lady.
To come always have to come, see if you can find the right opportunity to hurry to make things clear, Xu Liangchen understand that the night is long and dream more on their own more unfavourable.
The plan is not as fast as the change, still thinking of getting out of Xu Liangchen in the old lady there, met the long known Duan Zhenghun, high-powered marshal hammer ……
Chapter 30 again and again and again
son has the ambition to have ambition, Duan Zhenghun heart from the joy, but Duan Yijie’s attitude towards women but he frowned.
Apart from the good luck of finding a wife who can share the pain and pass on the family name, the rest is just a spice of life in the midst of all the guns and bullets. Men’s work first right, not married to a wife is also okay, but can not always be as cold as frost not close to the female sex.
So Duan Yijie rumours, Duan Zhengxun not only did not upset, but also for the son opened up and secretly like. Sent people to secretly investigate, the news came back but let him frown, Xu family that the second lady, not only to the Marshal’s House to avoid as much as possible, in the eyes of the son he valued not at all.
Xu Liangchen followed the maid, walked through the wind and rain corridor, turning the corner is a tree and flower wall outside the courtyard, but saw a dark purple embroidered cheongsam of Mrs. Lu is not far away and a tall man in military attire whispering something: ‘…… Since the mother has already mentioned it a few times, and the second sister is also bitter in heart all these years, you just pretend to be confused do back to Ah Weng, let Qiping come back to take a look at it ……’
Listen to this tone of voice …… Xu Liangchen’s mind moved, could it be Marshal Duan? The man paced with his hands behind his back, suddenly looked up and looked over, but the sword eyebrow wrinkled, triangular angular eyes slightly narrowed, sharp light flashing, lips pursed, face deep.
With that kind of authority and compelling aura, the owner of the Handsome Mansion would be no one else. Xu Liangchen’s heart skipped a few beats, but thinking that he still needed this person’s nod to let him go, he slowly calmed his emotions and quietly walked over.
Mrs Lu noticed her husband’s gaze, so she stopped talking, waiting for Xu Liangchen to greet him politely, and also greeted him with a faint smile and motionless jowls, glancing at her husband, but did not make an introduction.
Xu Liangchen didn’t stay, and entered the courtyard after greeting him.
Duan Zhengxun’s burning gaze kept watching her walk through the gate, this Miss Xu family’s calm and collected manner made him secretly jaw. Worthy of being a fussy son fancy, looks needless to say, knowing that it was himself, neither fawning to please nor panicking, this body of temperament is not something an ordinary woman can have.
‘Marshal visible, feel how?’ Mrs Lu walked over and asked softly.
Duan Zhengxun nodded and walked out along the path, his low voice intermittently coming out from behind the flower trees, ‘Also, since this is the case, it’s settled …… However, there’s no need to be in a hurry, no matter what, it’s all a lady of the world, or a foreigner… … is not yet arrogant and stubborn …… Just do as I say ……’
Mrs Lu sent Duan Zhengxun away, looking at her husband’s back and sighed somewhat helplessly. I wanted to take advantage of the old lady’s slightly improved spirits and the oldest, to persuade him to let Qiping back, who knows or not to relent, these two masters, alas.
Xu Liangchen went upstairs and saw Third Aunt standing in the hall, the maids were busy but silent; Duan Yijie stood in the middle of the inner room and the living room, looking in sideways.
Greeting the third madam, he saw that she was receiving a bowl of tonic from the maid’s hand, so he smiled and said, ‘How are the old man’s spirits?’ Smoothly taking the tray over, the third madam replied with a smile, her eyes flickering between Duan Yijie and Xu Liangchen, honestly not excusing herself and letting Xu Liangchen serve the medicine, ‘The old lady is waiting, it’s just hard work for Miss Xu.’
Although she really wanted to serve it, her nonchalance still made Xu Liangchen slightly embarrassed, so she didn’t say anything and turned around to walk in. Geng Wenqing was helping the old man to get up, seeing Xu Liangchen walk in, her smile slightly stagnated, then she stretched out her hand, ‘How could I dare to labour Miss Xu on these matters? Please sit down and I’ll ……’
Before the words fell, the third madam said with a smile at the door, ‘Miss Geng, madam has an invitation, it’s downstairs.’
Geng Wenqing obliged with a beat, busily getting up and walking down. Xu Liangchen asked the old lady if she was well, then slowly served the medicine one spoonful at a time and cleaned up before sitting down. The old lady’s spirit is still good, pulled her hand and said some family life.
Duan Yi Jie walked in, while handing over water, said: ‘Grandma, I heard that Beijing’s famous traditional Chinese medicine Shi Zhong’an came to Yanzhou, my father has sent someone to invite; also, I invited a Western doctor, Grandma listen to what he said, okay?’ Said Xu Liangchen: ‘She is a foreigner, she understands how good western medicine is, grandma may as well ask.’
Hearing Shi Zhong’an’s name, Xu Liangchen’s heart moved, he and Auntie Jiang called themselves confidantes …… and then listened to Duan Yijie’s words, the old lady seems to be not accepting Western medicine, so he took the cup of tea, and echoed Duan Yijie’s words, and the old man talked about the topic of Chinese and Western medicine.
See her and Duan Yijie sing and sing, the old man’s heart is happy, the Western medicine rejected the mind also faded a lot, smiling and nodding yes. After talking for a while to see the old man is a little tired, Xu Liangchen served to lie down, the two parties exit.
The old man did not stay today, he should be able to go home, right? Xu Liangchen thinking about things in his mind, unknowingly followed Duan Yijie out of the courtyard. The sunlight sprinkled on the road, the side face looked at his slightly hooked thin lips, Xu Liangchen did not have a reason to remember that kiss last night.
The feeling in her heart is very strange, looking around the people walking by have greeted, then also did not say anything. Soon to the West Garden, into the living room, see the two girls are in the courtyard, Xu Liangchen stood still and lifted his eyebrows and looked at Duan Yijie asked with a straight face: ‘Mr. Duan, I can go back, right?’
Duan Yi Jie sword eyebrow raised eyes flashing, but also really do not see the Marshal House it, in vain this young man to the most beloved West Garden are let out, but also but live a night in a hurry to go back? I’m not sure if you’re going to be able to get rid of the bamboo horse, but I’m sure you’ll be able to. I thought that the gweilo was the main person, but I never thought that there was a big hidden danger hidden in the depths.
Looking at Xu Liangchen’s stubborn and persistent appearance, Duan Yijie heart some not taste, can not help but narrowed his eyes staring at her coldly said: ‘so can not give up?’
What did the cold-faced young man say? Can’t bear to do what? Xu Liangchen frowned slightly and glanced at him in confusion, ‘Can Mr Duan be more straightforward? I’m just an insignificant little person, the old man has already met, and Mr Duan has also invited a doctor to …… I can go, right?’
Obviously there was an agreement before, the Hall Marshal wouldn’t play a rogue? Xu Liangchen slanted a glance at him, a gentleman should keep his word, you can’t go back on your word ‘…… Such a simple reason, there is no need for me, a little woman, to tell Mr Duan, right?’
‘What are you going to tell me?’ Duan Yijie faintly hooked his lips and asked with interest.
Obviously knowingly still pretending to be stupid, Xu Liangchen skimmed her lips and turned her head to look at him, just as Duan Yijie also slightly sideways and lowered his head, the two of them were suddenly very close to each other. In front of a man in military uniform, under the military cap secretly drilled out a strand of black hair, bright as the dark night star eyes, slightly hooked thin lips, suddenly there is a strange feeling from the bottom of the heart rose up, Xu Liangchen’s heart can not help but ‘thumping’ jumped sharply, slightly avoided the body forcefully insisted that: ‘Mr. Duan! ……’.
Duan Yijie only felt that the sound of ‘Mr Duan’ is more and more ear-piercing, the more you hear the more annoyed, can not help but wrinkle up the sword eyebrow looked at Xu Liangchen said: ‘to our friendship, Liangchen will not have to call “Mr Duan” right? ’ He easily called out ‘Liang Chen’, and saw Xu Liangchen’s big, black eyes looking at him warily, and couldn’t help but darken his face, and then warned: ‘Don’t call me Mr. Duan again, and then I will …… ‘
Xu Liangchen felt that the scene in front of him was really some strange, Duan Yijie suddenly what madness? He has always called Mr Duan ah, no longer called what? By his threatening eyes to see a nervous, involuntarily said: ‘Mr. Duan ……’
words did not say half a sentence, Duan Yijie has quickly reached down, long arm a fishing will be tempting waist lock. I have warned you, not allowed to openly repair the inn road dark crossing the barn, count you wise, and that foreign devil is nothing, but turned around to live in the Jiang public house …… hate low head, aimed at the red lips of the teasing straight kiss down.
Xu Liangchen only feel hot blood surging, head ‘Boom’ sound, instantly like a century, she struggled with breathing difficulties, finally pushed Duan Yijie hard away, a sharp step back to help hold the table to calm the breathing, while hate glaring at the Duan Yijie, furious, lifted his hand to wipe his lips, fists clenched up and let go, what a scoundrel, actually again and again and again! And also addicted to it?
Really missed a lot of ah, Duan Yijie unlimitedly fond of pursed lips, seemingly smiling non-smiling oblique eyes looking at Xu Liangchen. Since I found out, Xu Liangchen, this big young man said nothing will let go. Regardless of whether it is a bamboo horse or a ghost, no one can think, humph!
Looking at Xu Liangchen red halo on the cheeks of the angry look, Duan Yijie heart quite cool, face but very seriously said: ‘said not allowed to call Mr. Duan, it is your own must call, in the future, you just call Mr. Duan, I’ll take it as a hint that you give me ……’
‘……’ Xu Liangchen was so ashamed that he was speechless, this kind of scoundrel, as long as the heed is at a disadvantage, he or she is still good to go!
Ignore Duan Yijie twisted his head to go, step hurriedly, not out of the door but almost with the walk in Mrs Lu collided together, Xu Liangchen hastily dodge, Mrs Lu a shock back to God, Kan Kan stopped in his tracks.
Chapter 32 Grievance
Some puzzled smile looked at the low Xu Liangchen, vaguely visible face flushed floating, look embarrassed and annoyed, cherry lips through a touch of spring, no longer the usual dignified and calm look. Mrs Lu’s heart moved, half teasingly, half unexpectedly glanced at Duan Yijie.
In her heart, she was both surprised and comforted by the fact that her son, who had always been cold, also had such reckless moments, and that he was in love with the second young lady Xu, right? In passing, Xu Liangchen’s hand slightly smiled and said: ‘Weekdays Marshal busy, I can not control, the boss can not help but overbearing and unintelligent, you more forgiveness, if he is unreasonable and bullying, just tell me to see me tell his old man to clean him up.’
The words sound loving and kind, but the hidden deep meaning of it makes Xu Liangchen have no way to answer, and can not help but smile awkwardly: ‘Madam’s words are serious, Duan …… Dazhao literary and martial arts, is ten miles of the ocean field praise of the young marshal, Liangchen would not dare to speak rashly. The old lady’s spirit has slightly improved, the marshal’s house of state affairs heavy affairs, I still don’t bother much, also should go back ……’
This Xu family’s second young lady is really special, obviously know Yijie’s attitude well, himself also said the words of the engagement so clearly, but still a play slow, deliberately estranged Mrs Lu looked at her thoughtfully.
Mrs Lu thoughtfully looked at Xu Liangchen, did not move and smiled: ‘’…… also, thanks to you to come and the old lady to explain the short and long of Chinese and Western medicine, persuade her to agree to see Western medicine, but also hard work; Yi Jie will first send Liangchen back, the marshal said, when the old lady body slightly better on the matter, during this period of time You may as well come and go more often.’ While secretly observing Xu Liangchen’s change in expression, he had a plan in mind for what Duan Zhengxun said.
Mrs Lu’s words had hidden meanings, although she didn’t make it clear, she played Taijiquan to refute her own words very directly. Xu Liangchen headache bitter smile, the Marshal’s House of people really is not ordinary, no matter if they pretend to be a fool to pretend to be a fool, all have the ability to talk about themselves. Although he felt very bad, but heard that let Duan Yijie send himself back, the heart can not help but really relieved, and then do not care to think about it, get up to say goodbye.
Duan Yijie looked at his mother with some surprise and had to send Xu Liangchen out.
Lady Lu looked at the back of the two people, gradually putting away the smile on her face. This Miss Xu’s mind is clearly not on her son, if this goes on, even if she is talented and beautiful, even if Yijie likes it, can she live in peace by marrying her? What an enemy.
Back to the Sun House, Xu Liangchen no longer dare to go out. In the past, there is work busy, now sitting at home, just feel uncomfortable. And David on the phone, took a few articles to write, Fang a little better.
David from that day has been looking for her, received a phone call, can not help but be overjoyed, full of hope to see a side. Xu Liangchen hesitated for a long time but did not dare to agree. She had seen the coldness and rascality of the cold-faced young man. That day he said with a cold face, she did not dare to be careless, so she politely said that after the article is written, I will see you again.
In the evening, while sitting on the balcony reading a book, the maid Qian Hong hurriedly came and respectfully said, ‘Second Miss, Mister asks you to go to the study.’ The underlings of the family usually called Sun Menglin as Master, but because he and Xu Liangchen were cousins, it sounded a bit ambiguous, so the three sisters were called Mister in front of them.
When their opium-smoking, aunt-raising father had sent the three sisters to the Sun Mansion, Sun Menglin had already made quite a name for himself in his career. There was no separation in the extended family, and he was the master of all matters. This cousin took in the three cousins very readily, and said to the irresponsible aunt-abbot, ‘The three cousins will all be under my charge from now on, and you needn’t come back later!’ Sort of drove the foppish aunt-in-law out of the house.
Over the years, the eldest sister Meichen had little interest in studying, and was only interested in taking care of her two younger sisters and getting married soon to stand on her own two feet. That summer, the Sun family, young and old together to Lushan summer, met a group of young officers to holiday, the eldest sister was later brother-in-law ‘a hit’, half a year of hard pursuit, married a woman.
Liangchen is a book seed, Sun Menglin sent her to the United States to study in the United States; before she returned to China, and graduated from St. Mary’s, the oldest three Xu Jiachen sent to France outside the ocean.
So to this cousin, Xu Liangchen was respectful and grateful. After hearing Qianhong’s words, he cleaned up a little and hurriedly went to the study.
Sun Menglin stood outside the study, leaning over to look at a tree of newly moved bonsai, approaching Xu Liangchen only to feel that his mind did not seem to be on the things in front of him, in a trance contemplating something. So he greeted him with a smile, ‘Cousin, you’re looking for me?’
Sun Menglin straightened up, looked at the pretty Xu Liangchen standing in front of him, sighed in his heart, aunt’s style is a famous gold, but it is a pity that she met an unlucky man and died early. Three sisters face are not bad, most of this second sister, gorgeous temperament unrivalled, no wonder the coveted people, and even that also looked in the eyes.
‘Does second sister have any arrangements for tonight? Cousin wants to ask you for a favour.’ Sun Menglin said with a smile.
‘Cousin is joking, just order me if there’s anything, what’s the point of being polite with me?’ Xu Liangchen looked at him inquiringly with a smile.
‘Would it be alright to ask cousin to accompany me out?’ Sun Menglin greeted his secretary Song Xiowen to prepare a car, and with those words, he raised his steps and walked outside.
‘Where to?’ Xu Liangchen raised the tip of her eyebrows. With Duan Yijie’s incident as a lesson from the past, she was now quite a bit more vigilant.
Sun Menglin glanced at her with amusement, stood still and said, ‘Today, the Foreign Ministry’s Chief Director Wang Zhengxin gave me a call, saying that there were urgent affairs consultations with several consuls, and the part involving the city government asked me to attend, the Foreign Ministry has been having a lot of foreign affairs lately, so they need to bring their own interpreters, and joked that they had heard that there’s a linguistic genius in the mansion’. I’ve heard that there’s a language genius in your house’, so are you willing to do me a favour?’
I see, to be honest Xu Liangchen didn’t want to go. For official consultations, there are interpreters of their own, so where does he fit in? Moreover, what did this Generalissimo Wang’s words mean? They were all government officials, the sphere of influence of the Grand Marshal’s Office, she couldn’t afford not to think about it more.
Although she did not want to go, but directly refused, Xu Liangchen can not say, after all, this is the first time in all these years cousin asked her to help, or his own hands to do things. On second thought, since it was an official occasion, as well as being her cousin’s interpreter, she thought that there shouldn’t be anything wrong, Xu Liangchen nodded her head in agreement rather helplessly.
Sun Menglin smiled knowingly, and the three of them got into the car and headed straight to the Council Garden Hotel.
Seeing Xu Liangchen’s somewhat stern look, Sun Menglin relieved the atmosphere and laughed, ‘Second sister may not be familiar with this Generalissimo Wang, he entered the law speciality of the Beiyang University Hall at the age of fourteen, graduated to study in the U.S., Doctor of Laws from Yale University, an expert official. Proficient in English, Japanese, and German, with a deep study of jurisprudence, he has a famous saying you may have heard before: a weak country has no public justice.’
‘That’s the barrister who returned from England only after the military government had been courteously invited again and again?’ Xu Liangchen asked after some thought.
It is said that the military government invited this person to resign again and again, and finally saw that he couldn’t resign, so he put forward three conditions to Duan Zhengxun before he returned to China: the personnel of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can’t be interfered with by other people, the undersecretary should be proficient in English, and if he doesn’t recommend someone to his ministry, his ministry can’t recommend anyone to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is very tough, and Duan’s boss has the capacity to tolerate this kind of person, and he really did agree to it.
After taking office, he drew up the organisational law of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in accordance with the model of diplomatic institutions in western countries, and was one of the founders of the diplomatic system of the southern military government. Thinking of this, Xu Liangchen’s heart suddenly settled down. How could such a very principled Foreign Minister become Duan Yijie’s accomplice in ‘digging a hole’? I guess I was overthinking it.
Just as I was thinking, the car drove past the door of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The hotel is on the opposite side of the road, into the gate and turn around the flower bed, is a grey tile yellow wall palace-style three-story building, look at the strict guards, in and out of the staff well-dressed appearance, Xu Liangchen understand, this should be the military government’s reception of one of the important places.
The attendant pulled open the glass door with wooden carvings, and the hall was not spacious, but it showed nobility everywhere. Large white chandeliers, cascading ceilings painted with heavy coloured paintings, and at the corners of the walls were detailed carvings.
The personnel of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs waited in the hall, seeing Sun Menglin and his party come in, they were busy welcoming them with smiles, and after exchanging pleasantries, they walked up the stairs to the first floor.
Turning the corner and from above down a few people met face to face, Xu Liangchen quietly retreated behind Sun Menglin to make way, but he heard someone pleasantly surprised to call out softly, ‘Xiao Chen?’
Chapter 33: After Dusk
Thick dark carpet, elegant white wall lamps, wide staircase handrails, with the elements and mood of the current foreign style of the background, a suited and booted Jiang Jingwu, handsome smile on the face is unable to hide the surprise.
Xu Liangchen never expected to run into him here, and greeted Aunt Liao and Dr Jiang with great joy.
He and Xu Liangchen since childhood, of course, Sun Menglin is clear, he has also been as this young director is a family member, also smiled and chatted for a few words, because each of their official business in the body, then smiled goodbye.
Looking at Jiang Jingwu’s very reluctant eyes, Sun Menglin quietly glanced at Xu Liangchen, if it wasn’t for that one interfering, this would have been a good couple.
‘Vice Mayor Sun, the Chief Minister and several consuls have arrived, please enter.’ A secretary from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs greeted them and invited the group into the elegant room.
There were seven or eight people sitting on the sofa in the outer hall, and as Sun Menglin entered, a man around forty years old with a strong sense of bookishness stood up and smiled humbly and elegantly, ‘Brother Menglin, please have a seat, please have a seat.’
Xu Liangchen saw his cousin call the chief, then know is the foreign ministry a brother Wang Zhengxin, so we introduced each other greetings, several foreigners are France, Britain, Germany and other countries consulate consul or counsellor, military officer, etc., which also Xu Liangchen met acquaintances – the United States consulate counsellor Daniels.
Seeing Xu Liangchen, he was a bit surprised, but the occasion was not suitable for private chat, so he smiled and nodded.
After some pleasantries, the banquet was ready, and as everyone politely took their seats, Wang Zhengxin raised his glass, ‘Thank you all for coming. My government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deeply regret that something like this has happened in Lin Cheng, and after the joint meeting this afternoon, the first batch of military personnel have been dispatched, and will do their best to rescue the kidnapped people, so please give us more assistance.’
Kidnapping? What kind of kidnapping required the government’s foreign minister to step in? Xu Liangchen felt a little puzzled.
‘They have already kidnapped three German citizens consecutively, and it is really disappointing to see your government handling the situation at such a speed.’ Campbell, the consul of the German consulate, shook his head in dissatisfaction.
‘Why are they doing this? We have not received any information on the ransom demand, may I ask if your government has figured out what they are asking for?’ Soros, the counsellor of the British consulate, asked with a frown.
‘The kidnappers and their purpose, we have roughly understood.’ Wang Zhengxin replied seriously.
After listening to them for half a day, Xu Liangchen realised that there was a kidnapping case in Lin Cheng that had shocked the south and even China and abroad.
A few years ago, a Japanese man, Shichiro Kohinata, was kidnapped by bandits near Lin Cheng. Unexpectedly, this seventeen-year-old Japanese youth was so bold that he was able to talk and laugh freely with the kidnappers, so he was accepted by the kidnappers, and soon, he sat in the second chair; two years later, his ability was recognised by the kidnappers, and he was actually elected to be the supreme leader, becoming the boss of the kidnappers. From the kidnapped meat ticket to the chief, the legend of the country is probably no better.
Due to the warlords and natural disasters ** constantly, bandits have a constant supply of back-up, coupled with the warlords around the suspicion of each other, only consider their own territory is not occupied by others, who cares about the bandits rampage? If they were pissed off, the big deal was to drive them to other places.
The bandits, led by Shichiro Kohinata, hid on Lake Weimo in Lin Cheng. Lake Weimo has a backdrop of Mount Luyan, a dangerous terrain, and the lake is full of reeds, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. The bandits took turns to rob money, searching and purchasing guns and ammunition, recruiting troops and horses, not only increasing their power, but also their combat ability, becoming a famous bandit gang in the south.
After the establishment of the military government in the south, Kohinata Shichiro also understood that the situation was different from the past, so he lurked for a period of time, and saw that the military government seemed to have no time to worry about, and boldly got up the idea of negotiating with the government, not only to ask the military government to recognise their existence as legal, but also to ask for a large number of guns, ammunition and military pay. When their demands were rejected, they tried to create trouble.
Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, the people have always understood the triangular relationship between the people’s fear of the government, the government’s fear of the foreigners, and the foreigners’ fear of the people, and the bandits know this very well. Therefore, ‘foreign votes’ became a ‘fashion’: the kidnapped foreigners are not only the weight of negotiations with the government, but also the best shield for the government to fight against bandits; in some cases, the foreign votes can also act as a ‘medium’ for the bandits to negotiate with the government; in some cases, the foreign votes can also act as a ‘medium’ for the bandits to negotiate with the government; in some cases, the foreign votes can also act as a ‘medium’ for the bandits to negotiate with the government. In some cases, they could also act as a ‘medium’ for the bandits to negotiate with the government; in other words, they could be used for blackmail, and the economic benefits of foreign bills were much higher than those of ‘cashier’s checks’.
Kohinata Shichiro is also a smart person, continuously kidnapped more than a dozen of different nationalities of ‘foreign votes’, finally attracted the attention of the consulates of various countries in Yanshou and the Catholic Church, collective pressure on the military government.
Quietly listening to the protests and speeches of the diplomats of various countries, Xu Liangchen gently translated to Sun Menglin to listen to, after listening to both indignation at the evil of the bandits, the dissatisfaction of various countries to the Chinese government and contempt, but also for the national situation of chaos, people’s livelihoods are difficult and sad.
See Wang Zhengxin always answered the questions and reproaches of the crowd without being overbearing, Xu Liangchen heart secretly rose speechless respect. Weak country without diplomacy should be his diplomatic career of deep feelings and pain in the heart, right? However, the man in front of him knew that it was difficult to do, but still tried to do what a diplomat should do.
Because the military government has already made arrangements, so the diplomats are no more than to reiterate that they will pay close attention to the development of the situation, after the banquet, they left, before leaving, Daniel intentionally or unintentionally made a gesture to Xu Liangchen.
After sending the guests away, seeing that Wang Zhengxin and Sun Menglin seemed to have official business to discuss, Xu Liangchen found an excuse to come out. Wang Zhengxin gave her a deep look, smiling and jawing.
Down the stairs and out of the lobby, around the corner was the corridor. Wooden carved window panes were inlaid with glass, on both sides was a patio courtyard, a long strip of green brick paved floor, in the centre of which a tall magnolia tree was pavilioned like a cover, one could imagine the scene of blossoming flowers in early spring, with its dark fragrance, beside which plants such as bamboo, osmanthus and plantain were planted.
At the end of the corridor, there was a hall with pie-shaped white lamps on the ceiling top, which subtly echoed the floral patterns on the carpet, and the vermilion columns were the typical elements of the antique palace-style architecture. Passing through the unoccupied hall, Xu Liangchen pushed the door and walked out, sitting down under the shade of the flowers.
At twilight, the upstairs was ablaze with lights, the garden was finely lit, and the surroundings were silent.
‘Xiao Chen,’ someone behind him called softly, the familiar voice made Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but curl the corners of his lips, and turning around, he saw Jiang Jingwu standing under a tree of wisteria flowers smiling and looking over.
‘That day back you weren’t there, mum said big sister Meichen was looking for you, and later heard that you went to the Marshal’s mansion, are things sorted out now?’ These days Jiang Jingwu had been worried, although Xu Liangchen had called his mother two days ago after he would Sun House, he hadn’t mentioned anything about it, what exactly was the cold-faced great young man’s mind towards her, Jiang Jingwu was worried.
‘……’ Xu Liangchen’s smile a beat, some do not know how to answer his words, the newspaper gossip Jingwu will not be unaware of, their own should say clear the original or silence? These things she does not want to say more, the bottom of the heart is still some of the tortoise that can be avoided can be avoided can be avoided, cold-faced less than just a whim, maybe when it fades forget, they can live quietly; but not to say …… silence or choose to downplay: ‘unnecessary trivia only! …… that kind of mansion, if it is not a misunderstanding can have how many interactions? How about you, and do ice cream no?’
See Xu Liangchen deliberately brought up the topic of easy, Jiang Jingwu also no longer asked laughed: ‘more adults or a greedy cat, you go to the river chef to do to you to eat ……’ said, took Xu Liangchen slowly walked to the pebble path.
A goodbye for several years, this is the first time and the good people on the willow tops of the moon after dusk, Jiang Jingwu heart a piece of joy, chatting for a long time, about tomorrow to the deer garden dinner, only slowly back to the corridor.
Looking up, the lamp shadow oblique illumination of an upright military figure, black eyes gleaming cold look over, Xu Liangchen suddenly stunned, cold-faced young man how to be here?
Chapter 34 Needle point to wheat Mansion
Jiang Jingwu found Xu Liangchen’s sudden change, followed her gaze over, a little thought and smiled: ‘The army chief also have the interest to enjoy the moon here?’ Speaking in a casual manner, his tone was also elegant, but his gaze was looking straight over without showing any weakness, and he even consciously slowed down his steps, waiting for Xu Liangchen to walk a little closer.
Looking at his actions, Duan Yijie remained expressionless, his thin lips slightly hooked, and a strange shadow of a smile seemed to float on his face under the lights: ‘’Where do I compare to Director Jiang’s elegant demeanour? It’s very romantic in front of the flowers, isn’t this Miss Xu Er?’ The tone was light, the voice was soft, but it caused Xu Liangchen to involuntarily fight a cold war in his heart.
‘The army chief has good eyesight,’ Jiang Jingwu smiled like a spring flower, dotingly glanced at Xu Liangchen, seeing that she was a little uncomfortable, then stepped forward intentionally or unintentionally half covered Xu Liangchen behind her, changed the topic: ’Today’s negotiation with the German side is very smooth, the report of the relevant matters will be handed over to the General Commanding General tomorrow, if there are any irregularities, please ask the Marshal and the army chief for assistance. Please ask the marshal and the army chief for instructions if something is not right.’
Seeing his actions in his eyes, Duan Yijie slanted a glance at Xu Liangchen, then nodded, ‘Good, Director Jiang is a person with a heart.’ He replied coldly with words in his mouth. Uneasy about the progress of things, passing by and coming in to take a look, but unexpectedly saw a scene of double silhouettes in front of the flowers under the moon, wanting to not be green and black face is difficult.
Face to face, the stinky girl even do not know the same, even a greeting are not hit; but and Jiang Zhuma smile and laugh, honey tenderness, it seems to be determined to be thick and thin not to put themselves at ease? Staring at Xu Liangchen’s evasive eyes, Duan Yijie said in a cold voice, ‘I have something to say to the second young lady, please ask Director Jiang to lend a hand.’
Jiang Jing Wu slightly frowned, could not imagine that the cold-faced big young man actually face to face to drive themselves, heart some hesitation, face still containing a smile, said: ‘Oh, really sorry, I and Xiao Chen some things have not finished, legion chief forgive me.’ Actually is tit for tat, does not sell the face of the cold-faced young man.
Duan Yijie did not expect Jiang Jingwu to be this tough, slowly shifting his gaze away from Xu Liangchen, turning to the man in front of him, his four eyes facing each other, for a time, dark currents surged and sparks flew.
Xu Liangchen looked at the bizarre scene in front of him, could not help but be a little dumbfounded, after all, WU actually and cold-faced young man tit for tat? What should I say to ease the atmosphere? Duan Yi Jie’s green and black face, let her understand that this will say anything with him is not safe; however, can’t let Jing Wu has been stalemated with him, he is a major marshal, Jing Wu will be at a disadvantage, to help him is to add fuel to the fire…….
Looking at the two people’s swords drawn, the atmosphere is getting more and more tense, Xu Liang Chen heart contemplation for a long time, and then suddenly raised his head and said: ‘Sorry, the two of you slowly chat, cousin is still waiting up there, I go first …… ‘Since there is no good way, there is only the bottom of the cauldron to walk away themselves. Turned around and left at a brisk pace, no longer care about the two men behind them who looked at each other and frowned like a cockfight.
Jiang Jing Wu faint smile, small Chen still and hours, do not like to fight, and do the little turtle; Duan Yi Jie but the heart cold ‘hum’ a cold, but is smart, you go?
Hurriedly walked upstairs, through the glass window in the corridor, saw the two men finally split up and left, Xu Liangchen only then secretly out of breath, calmed his breathing down and walked into the elegant room.
‘Second sister, back? And Chief Wang was just talking about you.’ Sun Menglin said with a smile.
On the sofa in the hall, only Sun Menglin and Wang Zhengxin were left sitting and drinking tea, seemingly having finished chatting about official business, Xu Liangchen smiled and walked over, ‘Although we met for the first time, Chief Wang’s great name has already been heard for a long time.’
Wang Zhengxin looked at her with interest, handed over the cup of tea, Xu Liangchen thanked him, Wang Zhengxin said: ‘People say that Koo Hongming is a language wizard, I see Miss Xu no less. Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, the country’s affairs are diverse and people’s livelihoods are difficult, the ancient oriental civilisation was forced to make a second major transformation. A start to move the whole body, our diplomatic establishment and operation, was also involved in the tide of transformation, from the Governor’s Office of Guangdong Province, into the central ad hoc ‘Premier of the Office of the States General Affairs’, to 1901, ate the defeat of the Eight-Power Allied Forces, and was forced to set up the first ‘Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ in the history of 2,000 years, and then back to work. It was only in 1901, after the defeat of the Eight-Power Allied Forces, that the first ‘Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ in the history of two thousand years was forced to be set up again. For more than a hundred years, this experience of transforming and learning to walk has been very difficult and painful.’
Hearing her compare herself to the ‘eccentric’ Koo Hongming, Xu Liangchen hurriedly thanked him, then heard him already talking about the history of Chinese diplomacy, so he stopped talking, took the pot to pour water for the two men, and quietly listened from the sidelines.
‘For more than a hundred years China’s central government, although there is a Foreign Ministry (Foreign/Office), but basically no foreign policy (Foreign/Policy). What we do is almost always passive coping diplomacy, or beaten diplomacy; international diplomatic behaviour, has never taken the initiative.’ Wang Zhengxin’s expression was somewhat heavy.
After glancing at Xu Liangchen, who was listening attentively, he continued, ‘The formation of this disadvantage, although related to the national situation, the so-called weak countries have no diplomacy. However, the ignorance of the new public opinion of the way of travelling in our country is also the main factor! At the end of the Qing Dynasty, the blood and tears of the beaten diplomacy, there is no need to talk about; the European War is coming to an end, even though we are among the Allied Powers, but the post-war international situation, China will continue to be oppressed and slaughtered, it is hard to say ah.’ He sighed emotionally.
‘This kidnapping incident is a crisis diplomacy, the countries are watching intently, the leader of the kidnappers is still Japanese, and it is not known if there are any other more complicated situations behind the scenes.’ Sun Menglin took over and said.
Wang Zhengxin nodded, ‘The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been inundated with affairs lately, and manpower is tight, so I’d like to ask Miss Xu if she’s interested in coming to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to do some work. I paid attention to Miss Xu’s translation just now, and it lives up to its reputation as a linguistic wizard.’
Xu Liangchen was stunned at the words, she didn’t expect Wang Zhengxin to invite her face to face. Immediately remembering what Duan Yijie had said, she busily smiled and excused herself, ‘Thank you for the Chief Minister’s compliments, Liangchen is only slightly fluent in a few foreign languages, and does not have a single ounce of experience in diplomacy. ……’
Before she finished her sentence, Wang Zhengxin had already taken over the conversation in a rather lucid manner: ‘I can understand that Miss Xu doesn’t want to come, even if she is just an interpreter for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she can’t do a good job if she doesn’t have a deep patriotic mindset. Because the interpreter must not only translate the words of the two sides, but also be ready to be vigilant in order to deal with those foreigners who are contemptuous of China, contempt for the people of the country. Returning an eye for an eye and still not causing a diplomatic incident, it’s not easy.’
Xu Liangchen had some black lines. This Mr Generalissimo was quite outspoken, as if not agreeing to it was his own lack of patriotism, or a petite young lady who couldn’t suffer. But in his heart, he at least put down another doubt, this kind of straightforward diplomat, can’t be someone’s ‘accomplice’.
Thinking of Duan Yijie’s black face just now, Xu Liangchen’s heart palpitated. This cold-faced young man’s temper is really getting more and more eccentric and more and more inscrutable …… Seeing Xu Liangchen’s somewhat distracted appearance, Wang Zhengxin was quite disappointed and stopped talking.
His understanding of interest, in turn, make Xu Liangchen heart feel bad, the hall of the Foreign Ministry General Director of this kind of thirst for talent, beneficial to society is not also their own ideals? …… thought about no longer polite, said with a smile, ‘Thank you for the General Manager love, can you allow me to consider two days?’
Chapter 35 How is it you?
Wang Zhengxin naturally answered with his mouth full.
Only after sending Wang Zhengxin to the car did Sun Menglin leave with Xu Liangchen. The car turned out of the gate, on the face of a car coming, hanging the sign of the U.S. Consulate, vaguely seemed to see David’s side profile, before he could see it had already crossed the road.
The next time, Lin Cheng kidnapping case was domestic and foreign newspapers have reported, caused a small repercussion. The embassies and consulates of various countries had written and called the southern military government, warning and protesting for the safety of their own expatriates, and some countries even revealed that if the military government was incompetent in this matter, they would use their own forces to free the hostages and would not rule out the use of force.
Despite the fact that the kidnappers were abducting foreigners, this was still an internal affair of the southern military government; to allow foreign *** troops to fire on Chinese territory was a violation of the Chinese government’s dignity. The idea of the Italian Minister was quickly rejected by the military government, but the rescue of the foreign votes as soon as possible became an urgent issue for the military government.
How to rescue the foreign votes, there are two tendencies in the military government. One was the war faction led by Duan Zhengxun; the other was the pacification faction led by Yang Lixin, the cabinet minister.
Duan Zhengxun on the pacification of the mouth, he believes that the southern banditry is not by no means tolerate traitors, if the government bowed to pressure, the future of the foreign votes and other things will be more serious, must be nipped in the bud.
Cabinet, however, because of the heavy diplomatic pressure, advocating temporary appeasement, after the autumn liquidation. Because the northern military government is preparing to negotiate with the five countries bank group borrowing, for the unification of the north and south of the military expenses, once the matter is not resolved, the diplomatic internal difficulties, the military government will face a serious test.
In this case, the military government held a series of thematic meetings, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a series of announcements to appease the embassies and consulates of various countries and expatriates; under the cover of these meetings, Duan Yijie in danger, quietly lead the troops rushed to the city of Lin.
It was a period of heavy rain, and the nightly start of the army also took place under the curtain of rain.
After the incident, the clear-headed Duan Yijie sent not only the advance troops, but also a group of scouts in disguise to scout and catch tongues, but he understood that this type of reconnaissance only had tactical value, and it was difficult to learn the specifics and deployment of the bandit den.
Newspapers in a very short period of time will quickly clear kidnapping, and at the same time, the countries of the pressure on the military government into all sides, he knew that there must be a reason, so he did not move to the hidden radio intelligence personnel mobilised out.
The equipment he secretly imported from Germany, detection and secrecy technology are among the world’s most advanced. However, only advanced equipment and technology is not enough, but also need to be proficient in the language of each country, hardworking and patriotic special branch personnel. Through the mastery of the core departments of each country’s codebook, translated important information, mastered its coding laws, for military operations.
This important task fell to the Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the newly built secret radio station.
In the haze of rain and fog, watching the army start off without a sound, Duan Yijie’s military vehicle only bumped and rushed to the front. Did not go far, a car behind the crooked rushed up, continuously flashing lights, Duan Yijie ordered the car to stop, wearing a mackintosh Luo Hongwen jumped out of the car.
After saying a few words, he quickly came back and handed Duan Yijie a dossier with top secret written on it, ‘Young master, the Special Operations Group has the latest news.’
Duan Yijie eyes gathered, reached out and took it, quickly opened and read it without making a sound and handed it to Luo Hongwen, thought for a moment and commanded: ‘Secret telegram Marshal, according to the second plan to increase the troops and asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to immediately send the best interpreters; call back to commend the special action group!’
Luo Hongwen promised to order down, Duan Yijie looked at his figure in the rain, secretly sighed, said to himself: ‘It seems that there is a big battle to be fought ……’ Driver Xiaowu sniffed and looked at him, his heart guessed the meaning of the words of the great young man.
Duan Yijie heart both heavy and happy, he did not expect the temporary establishment of the special operations group, with not more than a few drawn members, but can be in the shortest possible time, combined with the learned technology and access to information, quickly mastered the deciphering of a few consulate secret code of the special approach.
Recently intercepted the code in two days and two nights were all deciphered, and even the emergence of an action group leader, Duan Zhengxun close secretary Liang Yuwen privately known as the ‘Benzi’ wizard – it is said that this person has an amazing memory, to get the radio received the code, has been able to do without having to check the code book, you can read out the contents of the mind, and basically will not be wrong to the extent. And basically will not be wrong degree.
Duan Yijie was very happy to have found such a talent, and had ordered Liang Yuwen to send him over, because he knew that according to the recent radio intercepts, there must be a radio station at the kidnappers’ place, where there would be the best evidence of their collusion and liaison.
Since these people have designed this bureau, they can’t let the spearheads of various countries only aim at the military government, this black hand behind the scenes should be the target, Duan Yijie’s goal is to make them eat their words.
Heavy rain has been falling, after three days and three nights of bumpy, countless times into the mud, people lift out the car in order to travel, and even many times broke down in the rain and had to walk, this day in the afternoon, Duan Yijie and his guard force and the front arrived at the Lujan Mountain under the Weimo Lake near.
Considering that several nearby villages may have people in the bandits, for the sake of confidentiality, Duan Yijie ordered to garrison in the mountains. After sending out a scouting force, he himself brought a few guards dressed as fishermen and rowed a boat to the lake to survey the terrain.
The army is expected to arrive in twenty hours, by then the lake will not be able to hide the secret in the mountains, not only to eliminate the bandits in the lake, but also to pull out the forces behind them, there may be self-proclaimed ‘emperor ** people’ of the ‘elite’ characters, he did not dare to He did not dare to be careless.
Until the sky is completely dark, Duan Yijie only stepped in the mud back to the shore, looking back at the dark night in South China’s famous freshwater lake, beautiful and mysterious scenery. This bountiful land has mountains and water, small islands, reed swamps, spectacular lotus ponds, as well as intoxicating sunset, curling smoke, what a beautiful home.
But now, what appeared in front of himself, but the dilapidated town, the looted village, the barren fields of starving corpses, the plague, only the poppies bloomed with heart-stopping splendour, and the occasional townspeople he saw were staring with dull eyes and tears of sorrow …… His brow was tightly wrinkled.
Until he returned to the mountains, he had been silent and did not speak. After a haphazard dinner and a small meeting, the staff officers left then sat in the candlelight, looking at the map hanging on the wall of the cave cave, gazing at the programme.
Night rain dripping, hitting the trees and rocks, suddenly came a ‘report’ from the cave entrance, Duan Yijie from the map back to God, did not raise his head cold voice ‘come in’, wearing a mackintosh Luo Hongyi appeared at the entrance of the cave: ‘Report to the army chief! , the person sent by Secretary Liang has arrived.’
Than his own but late half a day, so fast? Duan Yijie glanced at him in surprise and said in a slow voice, ‘Invite him in.’ The radio station has already intercepted part of the code, so letting the person come in to quickly translate it out may be helpful to the imminent hostage rescue plan.
Luo Hongwen answered ‘Yes’ and turned back to invite the visitor into the cave.
The person wearing a large mackintosh, covering his body, head and face, with only a pair of eyes outside, walked into the cave and saw Duan Yijie under the candlelight, very unexpectedly lowered his head, and his footsteps were also a little hesitant.
Duan Yijie turned his eyes from the map and frowned at the sight, what kind of person did Secretary Liang send? Why are you squirming like a woman? Sweeping a glance at the visitor, he said in a faint voice, ‘Come in, why are you standing at the door?’
Luo Hongyi glanced at him and shrank towards the dark shadows, but his eyes shone brightly as he followed the interaction between the two with great interest.
The visitor walked to Duan Yijie’s desk in front of the ammunition box and stood still, slowly pulling the mackintosh down, revealing moistened black hair and a somewhat tired face. Duan Yijie froze, ‘Why are you? Why are you here?’
The one who came was actually Xu Liangchen!
Seeing that he was very upset, and his tone of surprise seemed to carry some blame, Xu Liangchen furrowed her eyebrows. She also didn’t expect to come face-to-face with the cold-faced major even in the Luyan Mountain, which was hundreds of kilometres away from Yanzhou, and to see this cold face.
‘Officer Liang sent me.’ Xu Liangchen said coldly, slanting a glance at him. The leader sent me here, it’s all official business, what’s with this face?
This girl agreed to enter the Foreign Ministry? And was also transferred into the special operations team? Duan Yijie frowned and looked at Luo Hongyi with some displeasure, how come no one said this to me?
Luo Hongyi pretending not to see, eyes and nose stand straight, hidden in the dark shadow: lesser, the subordinate has been following you around, did not hear the news.
That day Zhengxin was invited face to face in the Council Garden, Xu Liangchen promised to consider two days, who knew that the second day the special representative of the General Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would come to the door under the leadership of Sun Menglin. She was not urging her to agree to Wang’s invitation, but rather, she wanted to ask for her help. He handed over a dossier with the words ‘top secret’ written on it and asked Xu Liangchen to read it quickly before replying if she was willing to do so.
Seeing the serious look of her cousin and the visitor, Xu Liangchen took it in her hand in confusion, and after opening it and reading it, she couldn’t say no anymore.
The dossier was about the kidnapping case in Lin Cheng, the cause, the development and the related speculations, clearly recorded. Especially what was behind the kidnapping case made her blossom. Those people had gone so far as to use these bandits for their own interests, creating such an international incident to create diplomatic pressure on the southern military government with a view to achieving their own dirty ends.
She was a Chinese, and in the face of such a crisis, to stay out of it and ignore it when the country needed her at the time of the people? Xu Liangchen knew she couldn’t do it. After half an hour of secret talks with the visitor, Xu Liangchen agreed to the invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was quickly integrated into the special operations team.
Duan Yijie did greet the Foreign Minister Wang Zhengxin because of Xu Liangchen’s matter, but on the one hand, he understands the seriousness, perseverance and character of the Minister in public affairs; on the other hand, he also doesn’t want to use publicity for personal gain, so he just sent someone to remind him.
Wang Zhengxin, who is eager to solicit talent, despite some incomprehension or still a little dissatisfied, after all, is the object of Duan Daoshao scandal. You Major scandal how to make a fuss is good, the personnel rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marshal but promised not to interfere. But according to his understanding, Duan Yijie is not a cockney boy who does not know the importance of the matter, it is impossible to joke about national issues, and he also heard people talk about the escapades of the six foreign language letters, thinking that perhaps this Miss Xu does have talent.
So he called Sun Menglin and asked him to bring Xu Liangchen to the banquet, and he was so delighted at first sight that he directly issued an invitation. Later, when the Special Operations Group was established, Secretary Liang urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to recommend candidates, thinking of Xu Liangchen’s identity background and talent, Wang Zhengxin made arrangements.
So Xu Liangchen into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the troops out of the Duan Yijie do not know – the memory of the amazing ‘Benzi’, he did not dream of this second lady, subconsciously thought it was a man it.
What can be done? Not only is the situation here complicated and dangerous, maybe one day there will be a firefight, the barracks are full of men, how did Secretary Liang send this girl here without careful consideration? —He forgot, to ‘Benzi’ but he sent out the military order.
That said, received a secret order from Duan Yijie, Liang Yuwen also quite difficult for a long time, a big lady, the marshal’s rumoured object, may also be the future wife of the marshal, to go to the front line of Luyan Mountain? It seems inappropriate. But the secret telegram named to ‘Benzi’ – this ‘Benzi’ can only one.
So we had no choice but to consult Xu Liangchen first. Xu Liangchen, of course, did not think so much, both military orders should be obeyed, and with a deeper and deeper understanding of the kidnapping case, she understands the importance and urgency of the matter, and immediately agreed to — Duan Yijie leading the troops into battle is a top-secret, where she would not have thought that the person who sent the secret telegram is the cold-faced young man.
Liang Yuwen got her reply and quickly reported the matter to Duan Zhengxun. The boss was amazed, did not think that the Xu family this second lady really became the military need of talent. The heart of the family and the country so that Duan Zhengxun quite satisfied, thought of his son to lead the army, also should not be entrusted to her, and for the two people, perhaps still get along and understand the opportunity, so a special order to allow.
The old son’s mind Duan Yijie of course do not know, looking at Xu Liangchen is very tired look, he said in a faint voice: ‘Sit down, eat or not? Hongwen, have them send a bowl of noodles over.’ Then he handed over a dossier to Xu Liangchen, ‘Translate these out to me.’ Seeing Xu Liangchen take it, what Duan Yijie thought in his heart was: this girl came to this place full of men, how will he place her?
Will he really keep her?
Chapter 36 Rainy Night in the Cave
Since it is to do something, Duan Yijie immediately arranged the work, Xu Liangchen also has no opinion, the mackintosh off, the body of the small backpack on the side, looking for an ammo box to sit down, will begin to do the translation.
Her good behaviour and seriousness let Duan Yijie some slightly uncomfortable, can not help but stare at her for a couple of eyes. The woman in front of her in an ordinary uniform, not powdered, because of the rush looks very tired, black hair a little messy, face slightly with a pale and haggard, but there is some Chu Chu touching style.
See her sit no longer move, Duan Yijie also continue to look at his map. Cave quiet down, only hear the night rain outside snapping on the stone, the wind blowing over the sound of a gust.
Most of the codes were familiar to Xu Liangchen, and they were quickly translated, and in the end, there were only two copies left, but they were very different from the previous ones. Xu Liangchen frowned, carefully searching for a pattern, and after a while whispered, ‘Please give me the book.’
Duan Yijie looked up at the sound, but saw that she was still staring down at the two secret codes, the pencil in her hand writing and drawing without stopping, completely engrossed in it, wanting the book was just a subconscious reaction. So she didn’t make a sound and stood up, looked at the small backpack beside the mackintosh, opened it and quickly turned out a small code book and handed it over.
Xu Liangchen head did not lift just reach out his hand to take over, open, while checking the record, on the service of Duan Yijie nothing.
Duan Yijie slightly hooked thin lips quietly back two steps, obsessed in the work of the woman has a special beauty. Faint candlelight for her coated with a layer of warm halo, she slightly lowered her head, the arc of the body long and soft, a few strands of hair hanging down the side of the face, touched the softest corners of Duan Yijie’s heart, he squinted his eyes.
At this time, Luo Hongyi hand end of a small pot came in: ‘Big young, the kitchen cooked a little noodles, can be paired with meals only canned food ……’ Seeing the situation in front of him could not help but live in his mouth, what is the big young doing? Looking at the beautiful people dazed?
Duan Yijie looked at him, Luo Hongyi wisely put away the corner of the lips of the smile, looking at the hands of the noodles in the heart of some concern, delicate young lady of the family, such a difficult environment, can adapt?
Xu Liangchen heard the sound back to God, see Luo Hongyi loaded noodles handed over, busy got up and received, sat down and ate while looking at the electric code in front of him, quickly looked out of focus.
Luo Hongyi put the canned food and exited, Duan Yijie saw that she did not move for a long time, lightly coughed and faintly said, ‘It’s better to eat and then do it, why, is there a problem?’
Xu Liangchen retracted her eyes from the code, picked the noodles and put them in her mouth, and answered while thinking, ‘The code was modified a lot, and it’s different from the original ……’
Duan Yijie took the translated one over and read it, frowning, ‘They’ve been in touch very often lately. ties are very frequent.
‘Yes, there seems to be a discussion here about where the hostages are going ……’ Xu Liangchen hesitated, ‘However, I haven’t figured it out yet.’
Where the hostages were going? Duan Yijie’s eyes lit up. Weimo Lake’s blue waves, Luyan Mountain’s terrain is treacherous, and it’s the height of summer, the reeds on the lake are deep, the lotus leaves are catching up with the sky, and the thing that one’s heart has the least idea about is the hostage’s exact location. Kidnappers put people together okay, if they are divided into boats hiding reeds and lotus pond, rescue will become a big problem. Now they actually talked about the location of the hostages in the code, it’s really God’s help.
Xu Liangchen finished eating the noodles, and then studied the two codes, Duan Yijie know that things are important, no longer bother her, go to do their own work, the cave is quiet again.
Duan Yijie understands that the ultimate goal of this action, of course, is to completely solve the problem of the Weimo Lake bandits, but the rescue of hostages is the first step. Without hostages in the hands of the bandits, then how to annihilate them, and by the way, cut off the black hand behind, as well as to fight for external assistance, can be done in accordance with the trend.
Currently all the action plan, all around the rescue of hostages, the other Duan Yijie considered carefully, but the programme he is most uncertain, is the location of the hostages.
Perhaps there was an unexpected surprise in the code.
He no longer considered the programme, but gazed at Xu Liangchen. Slowly, there was a strange feeling in his heart. Travelling and fighting, his side rarely have a woman’s figure, but tonight, with her, he actually felt unexpectedly peaceful, the small, wet and dark cave, also became warm and comfortable, his mind suddenly flashed Jiang Jie’s famous ‘Yu Meiren’: young man listening to the rain song upstairs, the red candles dim the roof of the tent.
The heart is hot, there is no dance and song building, but he has a red candle burning high in his heart, the romantic and expectant …… heartbeat for a time is a little anxious, Duan Yijie stood up and walked to the cave entrance, looking at the dark night rain and fog, a thousand lines hanging down in the sky, the air is wet and moist, and his heart is inexplicably surging with feelings.
The night was already deep, under the throbbing candlelight, Xu Liangchen did not move, concentrating on the electric code in her hand; the man with a straight figure, standing straight against the background of the curtain of rain and mist, silently looking at her, with a touch of tenderness hidden in the depths of his eyes.
I don’t know how long, Xu Liangchen cupped her hand over her face and rubbed it twice, hiding her yawning mouth, rubbing her eye brows vigorously, travelling day and night to catch up with the road, still in the rain like that, the road was muddy, she hadn’t had a good rest for a few consecutive days and nights, she didn’t feel tired just now as she was gazing to find out the law of the electric code, but now that the problem was solved, she was sleepy and tired.
Lift your eyes, but see Duan Yijie leaning against the cave wall, slightly hanging his head, look at the electric code in front of you to think about it, Xu Liangchen softly called out, ‘Duan …… Da Shao?’ Duan Yijie did not move, seemed to fall asleep like that.
Xu Liangchen blinked his eyes, this person is really extraordinary, standing like this can also sleep? Wanting to wake him up, under the candlelight, he saw the green stubble emerging from Duan Yijie’s lips, the corners of his lips pursed, and a frown faintly visible.
How long has he not slept? This cold-faced man, ordered to lead the troops to fight the bandits, living in a damp cave, using ammunition boxes piled up into the ‘table’, I heard that he was in his teens that led the troops to war, how many days are spent in the rain of bullets like this?
Just thinking, the sleeping Duan Yijie seems to feel her gaze, suddenly low shouted: ‘…… Liangchen, do not refuse …… try …… to accept. Accept ……’
Xu Liangchen froze, could not help but look at him with vigilance, but Duan Yijie did not move, it turned out to be just a dreamy murmur.
Frightening, sleep is not honest, Xu Liangchen looked at him fiercely, looking at the translated electric code frowned.
The evidence of collusion between the bandits and those people is becoming more and more obvious, it looks like if it is not afraid of the suspicion of other countries, these hostages almost got on the warship …… flying the sun flag Fortunately, they were not too stupid to refuse, but they sent a large number of weapons and ammunition, and these weapons and ammunitions, if replenished in the hands of the bandits, will have a very unfavourable impact on the siege. It is best to intercept the relevant electric code and take down this group of guys ……
Just thinking about it, I heard someone behind me speak, ‘What, translated?’
Duan Yijie woke up, Xu Liangchen glanced at him and nodded, ‘Well, but there are still some problems.’
Duan Yijie walked over with big strides, picked up the code and read it, his brows furrowed, ‘…… What needs to be resolved urgently at the moment is the specific location of the hostages …… This group of guys is really sparing no effort, even inviting an international news interview team to come to the island for an interview? Hmph, really do not know shame! ……‘
Although the southern military government declared that it would solve the hostage problem as soon as possible, it made false statements about the bandits’ demands and did not reply seriously, and Kohinata Shichiro was a bit sullen. After the Boxer Rebellion, the Qing court and successive governments have done their utmost to protect the foreigners in China, not daring to do the slightest harm; the bandits in many places have also strictly stipulated that they are not allowed to offend the foreigners. Because as long as no offence and the foreigners, the government’s banditry is mostly sloppy; on the contrary, it is bound to take real action.
The military government has the intention of transferring troops, Kohinata Shichiro also heard, so he hastened to report to his master, requesting that the hostages be sent on board the warships, but the master is more far-reaching considerations, did not agree, but not only sent a large number of guns and ammunition, but also in a fair and friendly gesture, through the Asahi Shimbun about a number of countries in Yanshou, the special news agency, to care for the safety of the hostages, to facilitate the reconciliation of the two sides under the pretext of the bandits to make contact, ready to go to Weimo Lake to cover the story, and to make a report. They were ready to go to Weimo Lake for interviews, reacting to the conflicts between the government and the people, and paying attention to the recent situation of the hostages.
This is a major event that will shock China and abroad, and the news agencies welcome it. A multinational media delegation is on its way to Luyan Mountain.
Like a shit-stirring stick, not to stir the situation more and more chaotic, they will not rest, Duan Yijie slightly narrowed his eyes, the interview group is an opportunity, if you can mix in, will not be able to understand the location of the hostages and the situation? But can those foreign media journalists be used for their own purposes? Who would be the best person to go in?
As for that batch of guns and ammunition, it absolutely can not fall into the hands of bandits …… Look at Duan Yijie pacing and contemplating with the electric code, Xu Liangchen did not make a sound, and one hand supported his chin and closed his eyes, she was really sleepy.
In the morning, the rain stopped, the birds in the forest outside the cave chirped and chirped, and the air floated with a moist after-rain scent. Xu Liangchen woke up and realised that she had actually slept on her back for half the night, covered with a military jacket, and there was no one in the cave.
She slowly came back to her senses, Duan Yijie was not there?
Looking at the cloudy sky outside the cave, she got up and stretched her aching limbs, walked out and wiped her face on a puddle of water. This is a hidden mountain pass, the woods are thick and the road is rugged, after days of rain, fat mushrooms and fungus grow on the mouldy stumps and trunks of the trees, and birds that cannot be named are hopping in the forest, chirping crisply.
Xu Liangchen looked at the novelty, so he stepped on the mud and turned around twice, his mind clearing up before slowly turning back to the cave.
Into the cave, they heard Duan Yijie whispered to Luo Hongyi command: ‘…… Immediately telegraph Wang Generalissimo, sent people to participate in the interview mission …… make the first mixed brigade Shi Zhongguo department in the ten miles of the shop near the garrison, pay close attention to the nearby movements of the Japanese side! ……’
Xu Liangchen’s heart moved, in fact, after chatting with Duan Yijie, she also thought of the opportunity to take advantage of the interview mission, and now listening to Duan Yijie really want to do this, can not help but voice: ’Only now from Yanshou to send people, it may be too late, I’m a National Geographic I’m a contributing writer for National Geographic Magazine, and I ……’
Chapter 37 Press Volume
Duan Yijie raised his eyebrows at the sound, staring at her with some surprise, what, what does this girl want to do?
Xu Liangchen frankly met his line of sight, calmly walked over and continued, ‘Foreign media journalists based in Yanzhou, we often meet, most of them are familiar with each other, the sudden appearance of strangers will cause unnecessary trouble.’ She didn’t say the rest of the words, but Duan Yijie already understood the inner meaning, she was a member of their circle.
Duan Yijie frowned, of course he wasn’t familiar with the foreign media reporter’s circle, but if the actual situation was as Xu Liangchen said, then wouldn’t it be very wrong to make such an arrangement for himself? Looking at the secret telegram in his hand he pondered for a while, looking up and staring at Xu Liangchen, in his eyes was a meaningful enquiry, even if you are the right person, the scandal from some time ago didn’t have an impact? They won’t use you as a topic of conversation? As far as I know, the media is all over this kind of thing.
Xu Liangchen slanted a glance at him and smiled proudly and lightly, ‘I’m Catherine from National Geographic.’
It turns out that this Second Miss Xu has been using a foreign name in the media circle? Duan Yijie hooked his lips, really smart. Seeing how she was proud of her work, he suddenly remembered that some time ago, there had been a comment between the Yanzhou newspapers and the marketplace about the new female reporters that had appeared in recent years, talking about who was the most beautiful female reporter in the Ten Mile Ocean Park.
I remember that there were quite a few candidates, initially it was Joon Yan from the Newspaper, who was described as lively and generous, and sincere in her treatment of others. But then there was an article saying ‘There is no beauty among female reporters’, which mentioned that Miss Yan had bad teeth, and if this was the most beautiful female reporter in the Ten Mile Ocean Park, it would make people feel sorry for the image of female reporters in Yanshou.
Then many people suggested that the ‘Flower of Journalists’ should be given to Yue Baozhu of the ‘Declaration’. Miss Yue has a good family background, natural beauty, fair and lovely, eyes gaze at the time, there is a lingering sentiment, and good at dressing up, dressed in fashionable and expensive, clothes are different in the afternoon, especially like to design their own clothes, ‘fashion designer’ nickname, can be regarded as a typical of the modern women of the Ten Mile Forum, ‘the flower of the reporter’. The ‘flower of the press’ is none other than this.
There are also people who do not care about this statement, said Yue Baozhu interview beads, very vulgar, all day painting eyebrows and lipstick like a young woman. Sun Yuzhong was the most beautiful, with white teeth and bright eyes, and a graceful body, good manners and pleasing to the eye, a standard new woman of the times. Next, Li Qingsu from the ZhengYan Newspaper was introduced, saying that Miss Li had made films and was a writer, multi-talented and beautiful.
While everyone was talking, the foreign media, which had always disdained these boring activities of the local media, suddenly rushed out and suggested that Miss Catherine of National Geographic was the best female reporter of the Ten Mile Forum.
Many people are surprised that this Miss Catherine almost no one has seen, the newspaper has never seen her jade photo, exactly what kind of woman, what makes the foreign media unanimously elected to enter the nomination of the most beautiful female reporter in Yanshou?
Duan Yijie was also surprised by the attitude of the foreign media in noticing the name. Although he knew that her foreign name was Catherine, he didn’t expect that the famous beauty reporter in the foreign media circle was Xu Liangchen. Duan Yijie looked at her rather unbelievably.
Xu Liangchen, however, didn’t make any further explanations and sat down on the side to wait for his decision.
Laymen don’t know that news from foreign media is often purchased or transferred from other news organisations. Because of the different places they came from, a variety of different languages were used, so translation became an indispensable procedure. Although Xu Liangchen rarely appears on her own, she has translated an unknown number of articles. The National Geographic Magazine had a beautiful female reporter who was proficient in many languages, something that many people in the circle knew; every once in a while, a glimpse of her would amaze those foreign reporters in Yanzhou.
This is also the reason why Xu Liangchen has a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of domestic and international situations and current news than others, and her articles are sharp and profound, and why National Geographic Magazine has officially hired her on a part-time basis.
Letting Xu Liangchen step in? Duan Yijie’s first reaction was ‘no’. Although her name is legitimate, the bandits should not be unfavourable to foreign media reporters, but after all, it is deep into the bandits’ den, once people know that this Miss Catherine is the military government’s Major Marshal’s rumoured object, the consequences will be unimaginable.
But from Yanzhou to send another person, one is the choice of objects less, and quickly persuade each other for their own use is also a difficult problem; the second will be as Xu Liangchen said, too late …… But, one really can not rest assured, she is a woman after all, where has she seen the blood and rain of gunfire? To do in front of a group of murderous bandits, is really risky.
Seeing that Duan Yijie had been contemplating without saying anything, Luo Hongyi quietly walked out to arrange other urgent work. The cave was quiet for a moment, Xu Liangchen looked at Duan Yijie in a good mood, why was the cold-faced great young man suddenly so chirpy? This was not his nature. So he gently coughed, ‘Send someone to scout the press corps’ itinerary, I’ll just follow from behind, they won’t be suspicious ……’
Of course they won’t be suspicious, that’s not what I’m worried about. Duan Yijie glanced at her, with Xu Liangchen’s intelligence she wouldn’t fail to understand what the real danger is, is this girl not afraid?
‘The powers are surrounded by warlords and warlords, the peace that the south has won is not easy, the causes and consequences of the matter are clear to me, and I also understand what should be probed from the mouths of the hostages …… so you …… everyone rest assured that I will be careful. ’ Duan Yijie eyes of worry and contradiction as obvious, Xu Liangchen somewhat uncomfortable turned his gaze, said blandly.
Words said blandly, Duan Yijie’s sight but suddenly more eagerness and appreciation. He himself to ‘Xiong Nu has not been destroyed why the family for’ as the belief, but could not imagine that such a lips overflowing shallow, moving smile shadow of the woman, the heart of the deep is actually such a broad idea of the family and the country.
Two people are thinking, Luo Hongyi walked in, followed by two guards, carrying a box with a seal.
Duan Yijie looked at them, Luo Hongyi waved his hand for the guards to retreat, glanced at Xu Liangchen, and when he saw Duan Yijie nodding, he said, ‘This is the newly developed diving device that the Equipment Department has just sent over.’
Duan Yijie glanced at the box with some surprise. Japan only started using glass as diving goggles last year, and invented the ‘Mask Diver’ to help divers draw air from the surface of the water, and used this new invention to dive seventy metres into the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, successfully retrieving the gold nuggets inside the wrecked Yasaka ship, shocking the world.
Jiang Jingwu and his men had developed similar equipment so quickly? He raised his eyebrows and glanced at Xu Liangchen, signalling Luo Hongyi to open the box.
Hearing the three words Equipment Department, Xu Liangchen quietly glanced at Duan Yijie. That day, when he had asked Jing Wu to go to Deer Park, he had wanted to invite Aunt Liao and her uncle for dinner. Who knows, but into the special operations team, can only leave a message to ask cousin sister-in-law to call over to apologise, and can not explicitly say where he went, I do not know Jingwu will not worry or angry?
Duan Yijie has gone over to pick up the things in the box, listening to understand the performance of these diving devices, he suddenly had a new decision in his heart.
Chapter 38 Can the programme succeed
Not the first time to contact Duan Yijie, but to his sudden whimsical crazy ideas, Xu Liangchen still find it difficult to agree, but what Jiang Dazhao decided, who can stop? Standing on the side of the boat, Xu Liangchen looked at the water and frowned.
Duan Yijie conditionally promised her to go with the press corps to explore the news, and immediately called the staff to hold an emergency meeting to make new arrangements for the team that was about to arrive, and then probed the press corps’ itinerary, sending Xu Liangchen secretly to Tangkeng Town.
Tangkeng is famous for its hot springs, and in order to please the foreign media, Shichiro Kohinata arranged for the journalists who had worked hard all the way out from Yanzhou to take a short break here.
Davy was also a member of the interview team, so Xu Liangchen inserted herself smoothly. David was overjoyed at her arrival. A while ago, they met less, and Xu Liangchen came to the editorial office to deliver articles always had a car quietly following behind, in order not to give her trouble, David has always restrained himself. I can’t think of this time to WeiMo lake Xu LiangChen actually followed to, David since is overjoyed. So he has been closely followed by the side, taking care of everything.
Said the press corps, in fact, but eleven people, Xu Liangchen did not appear before all men, on behalf of the small sun to Shichiro reception of the press corps, is two young men in suits and a few a bodyguard look like a person, Japan’s NHK reporter just like the main character of the press corps. The reporters have heard of National Geographic’s Catherine’s name, and all of them took Xu Liangchen as David’s girlfriend, their attitudes were somewhat ambiguous but extremely polite.
Xu Liangchen didn’t make much of an explanation, and followed David’s lead, and the receptionists quickly accepted her after some observation.
The press group stayed in Tangkeng for one night, and the next morning, NHK’s car sent everyone to the edge of the Weimo Lake, where a fishing boat was moored, and the journalists quickly boarded the boat under the escort of the bodyguards, and when the motor was started, the fishing boat turned around, and sailed towards the depths of the pale and smoky waters of the Weimo Lake.
Xu Liangchen stood at the bow of the boat, looking at the long splash trailing from the stern of the boat, playing with a bunch of lotus flowers in her hand, from time to time throwing the petals into the water, worried about Duan Yijie’s plan is not going smoothly in the progress. Today she was wearing a white cheongsam, very conspicuous.
The fishing boat travelled along the edge of the reeds, from time to time through the depths of the blue leaf pavilion lotus, it is the sunrise, a bit of golden light sprinkled in the lake, the lake water with a light waves, gusts of breeze, the reeds dance with the wind, issued a rustling light sound. Waterfowl flapped their wings, fell into the reeds and disappeared in an instant. In the shadow of the sunset clouds, micro Mor Lake as if the shy virgin quiet and peaceful.
Some people do not know when the feeling of this time, the reporters also occasionally discuss the surrounding scenery, the man in the suit smile flattering, but the eyes of the vigilant observation of the surrounding movements.
Fishing boat travelled through a reed, inside suddenly sailed out another boat, the bow stood two people with guns, one of them a tall man waving his arms, Xu Liangchen heard them seem to use their own jargon do not understand the code, and then the press corps was transferred to the boat, a few small boat if that is the case to follow up, and continue to move forward.
So changed the boat four times, one by one after checking the identity, the press corps was finally brought to a small island in the lake, Xu Liangchen secretly observed the location of the boat mooring, casually will hold a lotus flower thrown into the water, with the crowd on the island.
The island wasn’t big, it was covered with lush green plants, a dense forest in the middle, and on both sides there were bandits with guns straddling their backs and slung across their backs patrolling back and forth. Some of them only wear a cloth vest, some simply bare bladder, a colour of strong and tough man, red cloth wrapped head, open white cloth lab coat tied with a red belt, revealing the red belly band tied close to the body, David looked at the whisper to Xu Liangchen laughed: ‘According to the Mr. He said, these people practice every day, swallowing talismans and worshiping the gods, confident that there is a sword and gun invulnerability of the mana, to fight to the battlefield, courageous and extraordinary. and are exceptionally brave.’
Xu Liangchen did not say anything, nodded, but saw a middle-aged man in a long robe and waistcoat to welcome up, hands clasped fists and greeted everyone, smiled and said, ‘Brother He Laosan, by the order of our commander, dedicated to receive you all, hard work everyone, please!’
Reporters were invited to sit at the stone table under the woods, a few big men with fat watermelons, and when everyone finished, He Laosan began to describe how he was a fisherman, how he was forced by the military government to become a bandit, and how he was now willing to accept ‘peace’, but the military government was insincere and had no choice but to take hostages, but he had no choice but to take hostages, and he only wanted to take hostages. The hostages were taken with the intention of forcing the military government to pay attention to the wishes of the oppressed and facilitating the negotiation between the two sides through various friendly countries.
Reporters have asked all kinds of questions, He Laosan roundly answered. Every time he answered clumsily, a small man behind him with a straight body would signal the suited little He to make additions. Xu Liangchen watched the man behind the curtain attentively, feeling that he acted with the demeanour of a professional soldier, and couldn’t help but have doubts about this person’s identity.
Gradually, the reporters were moved by the words of He Laosan, talking about their own views, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but secretly sneer, it’s really a good idea, if this kind of speech is widely reported by the foreign media, the notoriety of the southern military government is considered to be certain, these people play a good calculator.
As he was thinking, he heard Abbas, a reporter from French Opinion Newspaper, ask: ‘I sympathise with the situation of your ministry, but the kidnapping of hostages is a violation of human rights and freedoms, may I ask where they are now? Are they well? When do you plan to release them?’ At those words Xu Liangchen could not help but raise his eyes to pay attention and listen.
However, he saw He Laosan quietly glanced at the small man beside him and replied with a smile, ‘Please don’t worry this gentleman, the foreigner friends we invited, the headquarters didn’t make things difficult for them, there is a boat to view the scenery on the way out, and there are people to take care of them on the way in.’ He Laosan said with a smile, ‘As for releasing them, it requires your efforts, as long as the military government is sincere in negotiating with us, all issues are fine; in order to give you a practical understanding of our sincerity, the dozen or so foreign friends we invited are about to arrive, so that you can talk to them face-to-face… …’
Before he finished speaking, a bandit ran over and reported something to the little man in a low voice, the little man made a wink, and Lao San waved his hand, ’The people have arrived, right behind the woods, please follow me down.’
Everyone followed He Lao San through the woods, and on the other side they saw the kidnapped dozen or so foreigners just walking ashore from a fishing boat. The hostages were male and female, old and young, and they all supported each other as they walked into the woods, and behind them, gun-toting bandits were guarding them.
Xu Liangchen quietly observed, and found that the number of bandits on the island was not large, but the surrounding lotus bushes had vague shadows of small boats, it was obvious that there might be quite a lot of bandits hiding in the shadows, and he couldn’t help but worry, would Duan Yijie’s plan work?
Chapter 39 Follow the trail
The hostages were gathered together and sat down, the bandits also served watermelon, the reporters slowly came together. When they realised that these reporters were compatriots who had come to visit, many hostages cried bitterly with watermelons in their mouths, He Laosan was embarrassed for a while, and the small man behind him frowned, a strong man came over and whispered two lines of jargon next to the hostages, which the reporters didn’t understand, but the hostages stopped crying with horror in their eyes.
Xu Liangchen did not move and paid attention to the hostages’ movements, and saw that there was a hooded nun with grey hair and a calm expression, looking at her eyebrows, she should be a European. So she walked over and smiled while drawing a cross, ‘Hello Sister, I’m Catherine from National Geographic, can I talk to you?’
The nun glanced at her, and seeing Xu Liangchen’s beauty and dignity and the friendly warm smile on her face, she nodded. Xu Liangchen squatted down and handed her a watermelon while softly comforting her. The nun did not speak Chinese, the bandits had been unable to communicate with her these days, and when she saw Xu Liangchen walk over, she could not help but pay close attention.
When the people behind her approached, Xu Liangchen used English to comfort the nun, and when her feet were farther away, she spoke Italian. The nun sensed her kindness and softly thanked her, taking the initiative to ask about their origins. Xu Liangchen smiled, ‘Many of my friends are concerned about everyone’s well-being, can the Sister tell me what has happened in these days?’
Looking at the moving smile and shallow dimples on her lips, the nun quietly glanced at the bandits, and in a low voice, briefly recounted what she had seen and heard since she had been kidnapped, indignant at the bandits’ actions of oppressing the fishermen and robbing them on the rampage. Only after hearing her out did Xu Liangchen realise that these hostages had been held captive on a fishing boat, with no fixed place to live.
No wonder Duan Yijie had to make such a bold plan, if the bandits were allowed to load the hostages onto the boat again to hide in the reeds or lotus bushes, it would really not be that difficult to rescue them. Xu Liangchen softly thanked the nuns, deliberately stood up and walked to David’s side, describing to him in English the nuns’ words that they were doing fine here, that the nuns could also say prayers, and so on, and the bandits heard and understood, no longer paying attention to her and David.
Not long after, the reporters were taken away from where the hostages were, the bandits had already arranged for a sumptuous lunch, even though it was an island, there was also a fine brandy, so it was clear that Shichiro Kohinata had good intentions. Xu Liangchen deliberately said that he needed to facilitate, and walked the way to the makeshift toilet, wobbling for a long time before returning to the middle of the reporters.
After the woods, the hostages were brought back on the fishing boat, the boat just untied the cable, suddenly heard the surrounding bandits exclaimed: ‘Leakage la ……’
reeds and lotus bushes from time to time ‘flutter flutter flutter’ came people into the water He Laosan busy arrangements for the bandits to escort the press corps, he walked to the shore and cursed: ‘boat leakage what is the big fuss? ***, masters are floating on water, the Dragon King Laozi are their own, afraid of what ……’
is saying, the reeds came muffled, He Laosan drew his gun to ask what is going on, “ping” a gunshot, the bullet slipped through his ear, He Laosan panicked and dodged. The old three panicked to dodge, but saw someone suddenly emerged from the lake, from the back of the gun is a fierce sweep, the shore of a few bandits unlucky not to raise their heads and should fall, was hit into a ‘sieve’, some of them were shot and covered with bleeding wounds on the ground, He Laosan is considered to be vigilant, and hastily dodged without being hit. Several speedboats rushed out of the reeds in the distance.
Xu Liangchen while whispering to convince the reporters to hide, both sides of the fierce battle, can not hurt these uncrowned king, while observing, I can not imagine dive followed behind the boat Duan Yijie’s men and horses came so quickly?
Because of this media reporter interview arrangement, one has a hidden Japanese warship in the periphery of the escort, and secondly, the small island nearby in a few days ago will be sent to a thorough inspection, did not see suspicious people and boats, the water is calm, so the small sun to the seven Lang for the sake of secrecy, the arrangement of the number of people is not large.
He did not expect that the vast Weimo Lake, the Southern Army would dive and follow the trail.
Bandits a panic, the southern army a whistle, without saying a gun sweeping, a time of smoke, the bandits left a dozen corpses, blood stains all over the ground, shot loud screams, paralysed on the ground, Duan Yijie was the first to bear the brunt of the guards with his men blind gun left and right a fierce shot, immediately blood splattered and down a piece of the bandits panicked and resisted, where to withstand these out of the water dragon?
A fierce battle, the peripheral bandits were solved most of the fishing boat into a slaughterhouse, blood stained red side of the boat, the cloudy sky suddenly rained showers, the rain washed away the blood of the dead and wounded, the wooden deck was diluted blood dyed a peach blossom red, blood and smoke mixed together, like the breath of the God of Death in the island around the hovering not dispersed.
The bandits were suppressed by the fierce firepower of the Confederates and retreated back to the island. The fishing boat the hostages were on was seized by the junta’s men, Duan Yijie ordered the hostages to be escorted onto a speedboat and left, the follow up troops rushed out from the reeds and surrounded the island, the bandits were pinned down by the rain of bullets in the woods, and the junta’s troops forcibly boarded the island.
In addition to the woods, there is no other place of concealment on the island, Duan Yijie pulled down the face on the submarine squinting at the front, she and those reporters are inside, aircraft dropping bombs and gun sweeps are impossible …… is thinking, the bandits in the woods suddenly counterattacked, the Southern Army caught off guard, rushed in the forefront of the fall of more than a dozen, everyone had to go backwards Retreat.
Although the arranged team will block the reinforcements of the bandits, but here must be a quick battle, if the bandits take the reporters as hostages …… are thinking, the gunfire in the forest stopped, the smoke dispersed at the place, some people hissed loudly in the back: ‘Listen to the opposite side, give the old man to retreat! Bastard, otherwise I die today also want to pull these foreign devils as a cushion! ……’ Before the words fell, a line of people flashed out of the forest, the head of the line was those reporters, Xu Liangchen was in the middle of them.
Duan Yijie’s heart jumped, looking at that dazzling body of plain white in the distance, frowned at the surrounding terrain, his eyes signalled Luo Hongwen to come closer, whispered a few words, turned around and quietly brought a team of guards around to the back of the woods. Luo Hongwen had already negotiated terms with the bandits in front, both sides arguing fiercely with their words, then Luo Hongwen, seemingly blackmailed by their move to coerce the foreign media reporters, agreed to let them go and ordered the Southern Army to retreat.
Just as the bandits’ attention was drawn by the release, Duan Yijie got up from the muddy watery ground, pulled out the greatsword on his back, and decisively ordered, ’Prepare the bombs, change the swords, and daredevil team on!’
Chapter 40 A Different Feeling
Many people in the Marshal’s House know that Duan Yijie’s selection of guards has a quirk, and the body has traditional kung fu as a priority. In daily training, there are also special martial arts experts, and to suit the local conditions to create a number of long-handled, double-edged, tilted tip of the Chinese knife, every time on the battlefield must be brought for emergency use, but also under his first group of army core troops of one of the important weapons.
Hearing Duan Yi Jie’s order, the well-trained guards immediately understood his meaning and quickly discarded the burdens on their bodies, wrapped the bombs around their waists, and picked up their greatswords and swung them out.
The guards quickly went through the woods and suddenly appeared behind the bandits, the bandits saw them rushing over and hollered as they raised their guns to fire, and in a flash bullets poured down like hailstones in the forest. Daredevil team tactfully threw out bombs as cover, roared into the enemy line, waving the big knife left and right, even chopping and stabbing, and the bandits to start a physical combat.
The first group of army’s sword method has a special person to teach, out of the knife when the knife body down, one side of the knife mouth towards themselves, a knife up, the back of the knife knocked off the rifle, at the same time, the blade forward arc, just to cut the opponent’s neck position. Chopping and slashing in one smooth action, the opponent can not return to the defence has been hit, caught off guard by the bandits have died under the big knife. This gang of bandits rampage on the lake for several years, have not seen this kind of fighting style of the army, also did not expect them to choose this kind of desperate fighting style, have routed, daredevil team quickly control the situation.
So the bloody men holding big swords chasing the bandits could be seen everywhere in the forest, when the death squad rushed into the forest, Xu Liangchen had already pulled David to convince most of the foreign media reporters to hide behind an abandoned broken fishing boat not far away.
As the gunfire thinned out, Xu Liangchen slowly stood up and saw that the bandits had already fled, but at that moment, a grenade flew out of nowhere and landed in the side of the broken fishing boat with smoke coming out of it. Xu Liangchen was shocked, looked behind the reporter, not as much as thought rushed out and grabbed the grenade in his hand, before he had time to throw it out, a silhouette has pounced over: ‘Let go! You’re crazy!’
A grabbed Xu Liangchen hand grenade thrown into the distance, Xu Liangchen was brought by him a stumble, almost fell to the ground, the man wanted to pull her but did not prevent the rain after the moss in the forest slippery, the two fell together, a gunshot in the ear, the bullets slipped through the left arm of the Duan Yijie, hit Xu Liangchen left shoulder, she let out a low cry of surprise, fell softly to the ground.
The rain drenched her face, almost unable to open her eyes, Xu Liangchen only saw an angular face, above her obscuring the light, under the shadow, a pair of black eyes gleaming, blade-like hot and fierce staring at her.
Duan Yijie viciously pulled her up and said in an annoyed, cold voice, ‘Are you crazy? What are you running out for?’ Don’t you know that this white colour is like a flag in the rain? Is the most conspicuous target?
The sound of gunshots fell and a guard ran over to report the situation, David had also found something wrong and ran over, Duan Yijie glared at him fiercely, held Xu Liangchen in his arms and ordered as if he hadn’t seen it: ‘Take those reporters with you and retreat quickly!’
This battle is but a quick fix, bandit reinforcements up is bound to be trouble, or first send these foreign devils to a safe place. He looked down, Xu Liangchen’s left shoulder was already stained red with blood, his face was pale, and if he got caught in the rain again a fever would be dangerous.
David just focused on the two sides of the exchange of fire and his own notes in hand, wait to pay attention to Xu Liangchen’s side of the accident is too late, pounced over when she has fallen in the arms of Duan Yijie. He looked worriedly at Xu Liangchen, then looked at the grim Duan Yijie, bit his lip in frustration, but in his heart, he understood that this was the marshal’s turf, and that Catherine’s injuries would be better with him taking care of them, so he had to let go.
Noticing the long knife on Duan Yijie’s body, David realised that the tall man who he had just seen with a knife, who had killed a dozen bandits in a row, was this Young Marshal. I can t imagine that he personally led the death squad to save people …… Looking at Duan Yijie s upright back, David pondered and stopped his steps.
Being tightly embraced by Duan Yijie in front of his chest, Xu Liangchen was a little uncomfortable and sidestepped her head, but unexpectedly pulled the wound, which hurt her body, and Duan Yijie frowned in annoyance, ‘You give me an honest point!’
The rain soaked through the clothes, Xu Liangchen felt cold, somewhere on her back but there is a warm feeling coming from her, she desperately opened her eyes to look over, but it is Duan Yijie’s left arm of the blood is flowing down, startled to look up, see Duan Yijie is glaring at her, the whole sleeve is blood stains, can’t help but say: ‘What is the ferociousness, you, do not also be injured …… ‘The words did not fall, only feel a burst of dizziness, ears seem to ring again the sound of beans bursting, in front of the eyes of Duan Yijie’s face gradually blurred, she fell into the darkness.
There was a silence, and then there seemed to be the sound of running water in her ears, and the sound of footsteps on the wooden planks.
Xu Liangchen slowly opened her eyes, a pain in her left shoulder, she remembered the situation during the day, where was she now? Before she could see, she heard someone beside her muttering in a low, broken voice: ‘…… If you dare to do anything, I will definitely make you look good! …… Humph, obviously hiding well, running out for what? If you don’t wake up again, I’m not finished with you! ……’
Xu Liangchen turned his head slowly in surprise, under the dim candlelight, a figure paced back and forth irritably, the candlelight lengthened and shortened his shadow, changing, Xu Liangchen closed his eyes wearily, what is the cold-faced great young man mad about again?
Duan Yijie seems to have heard the ringing, suddenly stopped, looking at the bed Xu Liangchen, until she opened her eyes again, Fang swallowed his saliva in his eyes surprise at first glance, half a long time to calm his mind, slowly walked over, lowered his head and looked askance at Xu Liangchen, faintly said: ‘Wake up?’
Xu Liangchen nodded, before looking back someone has been viciously pounced on: ‘Stinky girl, you dare to scare me?’ Fiercely lowered his head to cover Xu Liangchen with pale lips.
‘Hey, oooh …… nerves, oooh, what are you doing? …….’ Xu Liangchen annoyed, raised his right hand regardless of the split head to hit the back of Duan Yijie’s head. Duan Yijie ignored, let her whack, his own unforgiving chase her bite, mouth muttered: ‘Dare to scare me again …… see how I pack you ……’
Slowly listen to understand his words , Xu Liangchen’s face floated up a halo red, shy and annoyed to raise his leg to kick him. Duan Yijie did not move, letting her pound and kick. He only held her waist: ‘Be honest, the wound is going to split open again.’
He was injured, this bad guy still want to take advantage of the fire, Xu Liangchen annoyed, open mouth bite on his hand, Duan Yijie ate the pain, but did not shrink back to the hand, and so Xu Liangchen tossed tired, let go of the mouth, he let go and reached out to look at the wound on her left shoulder.
Xu Liangchen glimpsed, saw his left arm bulging gauze, clear teeth marks on the back of his hand, and thought of the hidden trembling of his hand just now holding his own hand, could not help but have a complex heart, this stubborn and proud man …… felt different, and she panicked and dodged the line of sight.
Looking at Xu Liangchen flushed not pale face, Duan Yijie s heart in slowly put down. The reinforcements of the bandits are still chasing up, and the situation is somewhat complicated …… and from the return, she has been unconscious, with a high fever, and there is even more worry outside of her own command of the battle.
Come back at night, see the woman lying quietly in front of the eyes, Duan Yijie only feel the heart has never been afraid. Drawing the sword to the battlefield, holding a gun to kill, the rain of bullets, charging fierce battle, he has never been so powerless. The feeling of worry and heartache, the fear of loss, was so distinct and sharp.
His heart had a nameless apprehension. This was something that the Major who had grown up in the military had never had before, Duan Yijie frowned at his sword, he had never liked this feeling of not being in control. Moreover, he also understood that he had unknowingly invested too much attention into this Second Miss Xu, and this attention tugged at his heart.
On the contrary, Xu Liangchen’s interaction with the two of them is still resistant to dodge …… Duan Yijie pursed his thin lips, since he has already fallen into the water, where can he allow her to stay out of it? Looking at the figure on the bed, he was silent.
The night wind after the rain blew in from the window, the moon revealed its face from the clouds, and the waves of phosphorescence on the lake reflected the shadow of the lotus pavilion. Duan Yijie’s deep eyes were rippled with waves, except for a touch of depth, like a large, densely interwoven net spreading out.
Xu Liangchen inadvertently saw that his dark eyes were clear and bright, like a deep bottomless pool locking her in, seemingly to net her to fall into it, and could not help but tremble in her heart.
Chapter 41 met
Looking at her long eyelashes, black crystal-like eyes full of shyness, Duan Yijie some heartache and some funny, this second young lady demure and elegant, rarely lose their temper, today on their own but moved the mouth, just like an annoyed puppy, is really loveable.
Noticed his lips slightly raised appearance, Xu Liangchen subconsciously turned his head, Duan Yijie looked at the dark sky outside, softened his voice and said: ‘You have a good rest, tomorrow morning ashore and then let the doctor come over to do a check.’ After saying this, he stared at Xu Liangchen for a while before walking through the next cabin.
The cabin quieted down, Xu Liangchen slowly turned his head to see clearly that this was probably a medium sized fishing boat, the cabin was separated by a bulkhead, Duan Yijie only half closed the bulkhead, a wisp of halo yellow light was projected from, his low voice talking to someone was faintly audible.
How was the outcome of the battle with the bandits, and what is the situation of David and the others? And what about the NHK reporter with ulterior motives? …… Xu Liangchen lay motionless on the cot, closing his eyes, but his heart was as undulating as the water in the wind. The moon is gradually covered by clouds, a small window outside the darkness, perhaps the boat is passing through the lotus bush, not close the hatch under a wind, fragrance far away.
Is floating wistful between, the partition gently ringing, Duan Yijie walked in, hand holding a small porcelain bowl, approached slightly bent down to look at Xu Liangchen quivering eyelashes, thin lips lightly hooked and said: ‘Both are awake, get up and eat something.’
Woke up by Duan Yijie ‘harassment’, then worried about the war and David their safety, Xu Liangchen did not pay attention to their belly, Duan Yijie mentioned, she only suddenly back to focus.
Open your eyes, see Duan Yijie upright figure on the bedside, black eyes burning staring at themselves, left hand holding a porcelain bowl, right hand holding a spoon and spoon, seemingly to do it yourself, can not help but a meal turned his head and wanted to refuse.
At this time, the silent dark night suddenly rang a gurgling sound, Xu Liangchen froze and then red face, Duan Yijie but the corner of the lips raised up, laughing and teasingly looked at her, the stomach is rebellious, still do not eat?
Put the bowl aside, Duan Yijie leaned over to hold her right arm and waist, a force will be half pulled and half hugged up, not waiting for Xu Liangchen struggle, already let go, and the trend of pillows leaning against the back of her waist, positively said: ‘Eat something.’
His seriousness let Xu Liangchen want to send the fire halfway aborted, had no choice but to glare at him and leaned back, a look up, a spoon has been stretched to the edge of the mouth. Xu Liangchen slightly stunned to look up, Duan Yijie sat down on the bedside, look at the situation is really to serve himself to eat.
Xu Liangchen was embarrassed, reached out and said, ‘I’ll do it myself ……’
Duan Yijie didn’t say anything, just looked at the injury on her left shoulder, it doesn’t hurt anymore? And still do it yourself.
Xu Liangchen understand over his meaning, stretched out the right hand some of the right to hold up and shrink back, yes, eating must be two hands together, their own now …… but also can not let the cold face of the big young feed ah, to be more awkward more awkward.
Xu Liangchen looked at the side, want to find a bench or so put the bowl, their right hand only need to hold the spoon on the good …… is thinking, in front of the spoon again came over, Duan Yijie cool voice gently: ‘Do not have to look for, the boat what is not …. …Not for the sake of your injured arm, think I would like to look at your blank stare to serve you? Actually still dislike …… what, don’t dare to eat?’
Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but really secretly roll his eyes, it’s embarrassment, okay? Surprisingly nonsense that he dislikes him, this what thinking …… wait to hear the last three words, the heart of the embarrassment but slowly faded, a gamble to reach out and snatch the spoon in the hands of Duan Yijie, the heart of the matter, what do not dare to ……
’ The army has arrived, the Weimo Lake is blockaded and surrounded, there is nothing to eat on the boat, had to take hot water to wash this point of lotus root powder, you first pad hunger, and so back to the shore and then do the rest.’ Looking at Xu Liangchen’s face with a blush, shyly embarrassed, bowed his head on his own hand to eat lotus root powder, slightly dry cherry lips closed, tongue lightly licking the remaining leach of the spoon, Duan Yijie’s heartbeat accelerated, deliberately softened voice with a little bit of darkness in the voice, slowly said.
Cold-faced big young man is getting more and more talkative, Xu Liangchen glanced at him and continued to lower his eyebrows, hiding the discomfort in his heart and eating the lotus root flour in the bowl in his hand.
Lotus root flour was one of the famous products of Weimo Lake, and had historically been paid as tribute to the royal family. With its fine and smooth texture and unique flavour, Xu Liangchen had eaten it before. But tonight’s lotus root powder, either because there is no added sugar, or because the water temperature is not enough, eat in the mouth she felt very strange, several times want to not eat, but Duan Yijie with red eyes gleaming stare, Xu Liangchen words on the edge of the lips but can not say out. Because those eyes mean obviously: you don’t eat I’m happy to do it for you.
Pressing down her troubled mind, Xu Liangchen finished the lotus root flour as fast as she could, and put down the spoon to whisper, ‘Thank you.’ Duan Yijie gave her a look, didn’t say anything, stood up and walked out with the bowl.
The wound was vaguely painful, her head was also a bit dizzy, Xu Liangchen used her right arm to support her body and wanted to lie down, but Duan Yijie had already walked back, holding a lotus flower in his hand, he didn’t say anything and put it next to the pillow, helping Xu Liangchen to lie down: ‘Is there anything uncomfortable? It’s almost dawn, you can sleep a little longer.’
Xu Liangchen was a little tired, and only gave a low promise before closing her eyes. Looking at her quiet sleeping face, and then look at the white lotus on the pillow, Duan Yijie trance feel that everything in front of him is déjà vu, implicated in a trance of the heart.
Xu Liangchen in the faint fragrance of flowers in a deep sleep, and so she woke up again, the day has dawned, look at the big bed underneath, it turns out that I do not know when early has been on the shore. Outside the window, the rain pattered, rhythmically hitting the window pane and the roof, the undulating rhythm of Xu Liangchen’s complex mind.
The door of the house gently rang, a woman in military uniform walked in, seeing Xu Liangchen waking up and greeted her with a smile, ‘Miss Xu, you’re awake?’ But it was an acquaintance from Yanzhou – Secretary Peng.
Raising her hand without a smile, although she was a bit uncomfortable with the woman who had been appearing in her life from time to time recently, Xu Liangchen understood that she was only under someone’s orders, and again, she was not of a shrewish nature, so she also smiled faintly.
‘You are hungry, right? I’ll go and bring the rice over.’ Secretary Peng said and hurriedly walked out.
Xu Liangchen had some internal urgency, frowning as he looked at the interior, the washroom was on one side of the bedroom, so he slowly sat up, holding onto the bed as he got up and walked over.
From the washroom out, looking at the gloomy sky, her heart does not feel worried, the rain has been falling for many days, the obscene rain continuously, the river water rises, coupled with Yanzhou east of the sea, the tide overflow, once the flood broke the dyke, it will be an ocean of a catastrophe.
Xu Liangchen stood still in front of the window, looking at the wavering rain and fog, thinking about his mind, suddenly heard someone outside asked in a deep voice: ‘…… Where is Xiaochen? Duan Yijie, you’ve gone too far! …… Why did you let her come here? Where is she now? ……’
It was actually Jiang Jingwu’s voice, why did he come? Xu Liangchen looked out of the window at the hazy mist of rain out of his mind.
Chapter 42 In the Rain
Two men with upright figures confronted each other like that, in the rain.
Duan Yijie narrowed his eyes slightly and looked faintly at Jiang Jingwu in front of him. It’s really a childhood sweetheart, this reaction and affection is not ordinary ah, it’s the first time I’ve seen the consistently gentle and elegant Administrator Jiang angry for a good person. Of course, he did not think of his own always cold-faced young man, for someone also lost his temper more than once.
Only feeling a strange twinge in his heart growing stronger and stronger, after a moment of silence, Duan Yijie faintly raised his eyes and swept a glance at the window of Xu Liangchen’s residence, ‘Where Second Miss Xu is going, it seems to be none of Administrator Jiang’s business, right?’
The blandness and disdain in his words caused Jiang Jingwu to frown, and after a deep look at him, Jiang Jingwu said in a deep voice: ‘Since the young man created that incident, he must know my relationship with Xiao Chen very well, do you think it’s none of my business?’
At these words, Duan Yi Jie gave him a sharp glance, ‘Relationship? In addition to the ‘childhood sweethearts’ between you two, what kind of relationship is it? Who says that growing up together means you have to marry you? The strange feeling of unhappiness in his heart slowly enlarged, Duan Yijie said coldly with a sneer: ‘Is that so? Duke Jiang has a special relationship with Miss Xu Er, I didn’t know that, so please ask Administrator Jiang to tell me straight.’
His tone of voice, let Jiang Jingwu not yet exported words blocked in the mouth, always good nature also suddenly fire, some accidentally looked at Duan Yijie for a moment, Jiang Jingwu slowed down the speed of speech with a smile: ‘I can’t imagine that the big young also have this kind of rogue time, just like this want to win the heart of a beautiful person? The army chief has underestimated Xiao Chen.’
Xiao Chen Xiao Chen, called very affectionate it, Duan Yi Jie face gloomy look at him, hanging down the side of the hand clenched fist, did not say anything. Jiang Jingwu stared straight at him: ‘Where exactly is Xiaochen?’
Duan Yijie only felt that for a moment, his mind was so complicated that he was a little confused.
He knew that the relationship between the two was not shallow, but Jiang Jingwu’s undisguised concern for Xu Liangchen was another flavour from what he had heard. He thought that perhaps he should reassess the relationship between the two? They are just general childhood sweethearts, or are they in love with each other and promise not to marry or not to marry you? If the latter, what should he do? Letting go and becoming a success – he felt afraid that it would be difficult to do so. But ……
Jiang Jing Wuhu in the southern military work, of course, heard of Duan Yijie’s behaviour, although cold, but no lack of humane, steady and steady thunder and lightning, sensible and calm never out of character. And, from their own service after the Military Industrialisation Department, this marshal has been very polite, but today he is obviously not in the right mood. Jiang Jingwu was a bit confused and distressed, and an inexplicable and nameless fire rolled over in his heart, which was very bad.
Just when he thought that the cold-faced major would not answer, Duan Yijie suddenly and faintly spoke out, ‘…… She’s injured.’
‘What!’ Jiang Jingwu raised his voice in surprise, ‘Fighting is a man’s business! Why did you drag her along? —’ the words did not fall, the shocked and angry Jiang Jingwu raised his hand and punched Duan Yijie’s chest, ’I can’t imagine that you’re actually so despicable! How did you Xiao Chen?’
Xu Liangchen into the special operations team, Jiang Jingwu did not know. That day Xu Liangchen ruined the appointment at Deer Park, it was Cai Fengqi who called Liao Yufeng and said that she had applied for a job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although Jiang Jingwu understands Xu Liangchen’s mind, but believes that the current situation is complex, into the body of the government work and in the girls’ school compared to the innocence of teaching, more suitable for the elegant and dignified Xu Liangchen.
But since Xu Liangchen is voluntary, he is not good to say anything more, would like to find her to persuade a few words, I did not expect the micro Mor Lake and bandits have been engaged, he was ordered to send a batch of newly developed weapons over. Then, by chance, he heard the news of Catherine, a contributor to the National Geographic Magazine.
Jiang Jingwu naturally knew that Catherine was Xu Liangchen. He was very angry, Xiao Chen must not come voluntarily, must be Duan Yijie with the power of coercion, she a woman to the battlefield of gunfire what?
I did not expect to be known as one of the three dukes of Yanzhou, gentle and elegant Jiang Jing Wu will move, Duan Yijie was stunned, and then black eyes narrowed, extremely quickly swept both sides of a glance, clenched fists and raised his hand ……
This is a ruined Taoist temple on the edge of the Weimo Lake, the Southern Army lived in, relatively less dilapidated this yard became the temporary residence of the Duan Yijie. Jiang Jingwu came in, said, of course, military secrets, the people in the courtyard, early Luo Hongyi cleared out, so no one saw the young director of the Military Industrialisation Department punched the military government’s major. The only witness was Xu Liangchen behind the window.
Two people’s dialogue, she did not miss all the words in the ear, Jiang Jingwu’s concern, Duan Yijie’s strange, she also saw in the eyes, Xu Liangchen both for Jingwu’s concern touched, but also for Duan Yijie’s strange some inexplicable uncomfortable and twisted, their words and what they implied she had not expected, but also did not expect gentle Jiang Jingwu lifted his hand to punch out, and one of her heart also violently lifted up.
Duan Yi Jie’s high pride, anyone can see, now received Jing Wuh this punch, how will he retaliate? Will he retaliate? Will he fight back or pull out his gun?
See Duan Yijie’s fist raised, Xu Liangchen’s heart also followed the high hanging up, even though Wu is tall, but a scholar, Duan Yijie is different, from the previous few days to lead the death squad and bandits from the knife close combat visible, he is not considered to be a practitioner, at least the body is also much stronger than even the turnip ……
Xu Liangchen heart anxious, watched Duan Yijie Fist raised, but slowly put down, is in the heart of confusion and joy, but suddenly thought of the position of the fist eye, her breathing once again, armed with a pistol on the belt …… eyes also dare not blink to look at the fist, thinking about whether he should rush out.
But see that fist slipped through the gun case, slowly let go to hang down to the side of the body, the heart put down at the same time, Xu Liangchen and some puzzled, Duan Yijie surprisingly did not retaliate back, ate this dumb loss?
A punch out, fist hit Duan Yijie’s left chest near, a dull pain, Jiang Jingwu snapped back to focus, only to realise that he actually impulsively moved his hand. He slowly raised his head and met Duan Yijie’s narrowed black eyes, which were as dark as an ocean of storms gathering in the darkness.
Jiang Jingwu’s body stood even straighter, facing Duan Yijie directly, a man will not silently eat someone else’s fists, let alone this Young Marshal.
Duan Yijie was silent, his eyes as deep as the sea, he stared at Jiang Jingwu, his fists clenched and released, but did not raise them again. After a while, he suddenly said in a deep voice: ‘’The country’s war and chaos is the responsibility of every man, so what’s the difference between a man and a woman. If you and I can, why can’t Xu Liangchen come?’
Duan Yi Jie did not make a move, but said such two words, not only Jiang Jing Wu was stunned, Xu Liang Chen behind the window was even more stunned, inside and outside the courtyard was silent for a moment, the only thing was that the rain continued to fall, hitting the trees and snapping.
At this time, the half-closed courtyard door was pushed open, Luo Hongwen led a person wearing a mackintosh into, the person obviously saw everything that happened in the courtyard, she opened her eyes wide, some incredulous look at Jiang Jingwu clenched fists, and uniforms all wet Duan Yijie, shouted: ‘big brother …… ‘
Chapter 43 Miss Duan Mansion
This is the Duan Young Marshal who is known as the Cold Faced Youngster? He also has times when he can’t fight back? The person who came with big, black eyes wide open in surprise, a smile at the corner of her lips shadowed like Duan Yijie, but added softness and sparseness, the two pear swirls on her cheeks are much deeper than Xu Liangchen’s, and there is a kind of gentleness in the atmosphere.
Her gaze is half flirtatious and half curious, gazing straight at, straight at Duan Yijie some uncomfortable frowning: ‘Why are you here?’ The voice is as low as ever, but the tone is not rigid, and carries a hint of imperceptible gentleness.
‘Hong Wen called, can I not be the first to run to support?’ The woman laughed cheekily and turned her face to look at Jiang Jingwu with interest, wondering what kind of person this is who actually has the guts to make a move on the boss? Just now, I heard the two of them mention ‘Xiao Chen’, who is this ‘Xiao Chen’? It sounds like a girl’s name, can’t it be that these two are fighting over a woman?
This is the cold-faced boss to do out of the thing? Really rare it …… woman suddenly remembered a few days ago on the newspaper gossip, he also specially called back to verify, gossip of the Xu family miss seems to be called Liang Chen, is it for her?
‘Why are you guys in the courtyard in such heavy rain? Look at how wet the clothes are, quickly go and change, be careful of catching a cold.’ The woman didn’t ask more questions, she just smiled and looked at Duan Yijie and Jiang Jingwu, after thinking for a while, she graciously walked to Jiang Jingwu, pulling down the hat of her mackintosh with a smile and a jaw: ‘Hello, I’m Duan Qipeng.’
The Miss Duan who was rumoured to have fallen out with Marshal Duan and was kicked out of the Marshal’s residence? Unexpectedly seeing Duan Qiping here, Jiang Jingwu smiled faintly, ‘My name is Jiang Chuan, how do you do.’
The military government’s courtesy of an arms wizard? Duan Qiping smiled and looked at him twice, then urged the two of them to enter the house, Duan Yijie and Jiang Jingwu looked at each other, each with their own thoughts and didn’t talk to each other. The strange atmosphere made Duan Qiping secretly surprised, so she took the opportunity to say goodbye and went into the house first.
Watching Duan Qiping step into the house door, Duan Yijie slanted a glance at Jiang Jingwu, did not say anything, silent for a while turned to follow. Jiang Jingwu looked at their backs and nodded to Luo Hongwen who was beside him, ‘I’ll go back first, please tell the army chief, no matter what please let me see the person as early as possible or else ……’ He looked at Luo Hongwen, didn’t say anything more and walked out of the small courtyard.
Luo Hongwen looked at his back and wanted to say something, thought about it but gave up the idea of chasing out.
Hearing that sentence ‘You and I can, why can’t Xu Liangchen come?’ The person behind the window was stunned for a long time before he slowly came back to his senses, and for a while he had mixed feelings in his heart.
In the long history of China, the figure of women is almost transparent. Bound by the rites of the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, women had no freedom of movement, no right to education, and no opportunity to choose a career. This situation slowly changed with the gradual spread of the West and the introduction of a large number of Western ideas into the country.
Women came out of their chambers, went to school and gradually entered all walks of life in society. However, the old traditional moral norms still occupy an important place in the hearts of many people, especially men. The pressure on women to seek employment and stand on their own feet in society is unimaginable to outsiders.
In the journalism industry, for example, the word ‘female’ in front of the word ‘reporter’ highlights the gender of the reporter, which in itself is a symbol of a patriarchal society. Female reporters in Yenzhou are often assigned to cover women’s news, but they are criticised for only going in and out of the East Family’s wife’s office and the West Family’s wife’s public house all day long, inquiring about meetings, consolations, childcare and the like, and not being able to jump out of the circle of wives, young ladies and children.
Or be said to be glass equipment, all day long, this side into, that side through out, to an organ, sit less than a few minutes, pick up the bag and go, seem very busy, great energy, tolerance is too little, more than charming, lively enough. It is rare to find someone who is energetic, co-operative and generous, and who dares to compete with male journalists.
Back this time, I heard for the public praise, in the press to open up the situation, a small reputation, but also the Beiping ‘Times’ Shao Qiping, the chief writer and a few other people, visible women in an industry to make achievements is not easy.
Even Jing Wuh, a young man who had stayed in the ocean and accepted new ideas, felt that it was not right for him to come to Weimo Lake, not to mention others. So Xu Liangchen never dreamed that the cold-faced young man did not have such stereotypes, he really does not have this kind of inferiority of men and women in his heart? If so, one has to admire the magnanimity of his heart.
Just thinking about it, in the courtyard, Duan Qiping came in and distracted the attention of the two cockfighters, Xu Liangchen completely put down his heart, no matter what, these two should not make a move. The spirit of relaxation, dizziness then attacked, she did not look out the window, holding the wall slowly lie back on the bed.
Duan Qiping walked into the house, took off her mackintosh, and scanned the layout of the house. The place where she was standing was the outer room, and there was an inner room in each of the east and west, the door in the west was open, but the east side was half covered, and there was a faint hint of dark fragrance coming through. Her heart moved, the boss really brought that Miss Xu family with the army? Heart can not help but be very curious, in the end is a what kind of woman, so that the cold face of the woman has never been false to the cold face of the great young man for her to fight for jealousy ……
Duanqi Ping bright character, thought to do, walked over to the door gently pushed it open, a lift of the eyes, and leaning on the pillow Xu Liangchen line of sight collided with, the two people can not help but be slightly stunned.
The woman on the bed is wearing an ordinary military uniform, her left arm is wrapped in thick white gauze, her face is a little pale, but she has a beautiful face that is hard to hide, especially a pair of big eyes such as the stars in the dark night, pure and clear, ink-dyed long hair hanging on her shoulders, lining her skin like snow and her eyes are like a picture.
Big brother really hides a beauty beside him! Duan Qiping blinked, dimples on her cheeks slowly reflecting an amused smile, ‘Sorry to bother you, I’m Duan Qiping, Duan Yijie’s sister, are you …… Miss Xu?’
The sister of the cold-faced young man? Xu Liangchen smiled faintly and nodded politely, ‘I am Xu Liangchen.’ She had seen the twins from the Marshal’s residence, Qifang and Qiyu, and recalled that she had vaguely heard Madame Lu and Duan Zhengxun mentioning ‘Qiping’ that day, was she talking about this young lady? Duan Zhengxun seemed to have forbidden her to go home.
Just as she was thinking, Duan Qiping had already graciously smiled and walked in, taking a look at Xu Liangchen’s wound, she asked with concern: ‘Were you injured? Are you better now?’ She looked at Xu Liangchen’s face carefully, ‘The Boss is really something, why did he have to drag you to suffer in the war, and he didn’t do his duty to protect you.’
Duan Qiping’s natural concern in her words made Xu Liangchen quickly feel good about this Miss Duan; but at the same time, her self familiarity made Xu Liangchen a little bit uncomfortable—listening to her tone, she seemed to have put herself under Duan Yijie’s wings, and her own injuries were the result of the cold-faced young man’s loss of responsibility, so she smiled faintly, ‘It’s already much better … …Guns and bullets have no eyes, getting injured on the battlefield is a very common thing, Miss Duan doesn’t have to mind.’
Her bland attitude towards her own injury made Duan Qiping feel slightly stunned, only to feel that the faint shadow of a smile on the woman’s face in her eyes instantly brightened and flattered her, making her heart flutter even as a woman. Just when she wanted to say a few more words, the door of the room slammed, and Secretary Peng walked in with a tray: ‘Miss is starving, right? Oh, Missy you are also here? Young Miss has already arranged for the kitchen, and your meal will be placed outside ……’
Duan Qiping nodded with a smile and watched as Secretary Peng carefully placed the tray on the table. Peng Mingxia was Duan Yijie’s confidential secretary, her status was special, an unusual character Cold Face Boss would never send her on the battlefield, it seemed that he was really extraordinary to this Miss Xu.
‘Miss Xu you eat first, we’ll talk …… later,’ Secretary Peng had already that small table put on the bedside, and Duan Qiping got up with a good eye. Before she finished speaking, she heard Duan Yijie say in the outer room, ‘Xiao Ping, come out, I have something to ask you.’
Duan Qiping promised, smiled at Xu Liangchen with her head and walked out of the room. Xu Liangchen took the chopsticks from Secretary Peng’s hand and was about to eat when he heard Duan Yijie say in a deep voice, ‘Tell me the truth, did you suffer in there? Why didn’t you inform me earlier? You are also really bold, a woman who has messed with these people several times and three times ……’
Duan Qiping’s smiling voice was warm and powerful: ’Thank you, big brother. Nowadays, the warlords are in chaos, and all factions are fighting for their own interests, using force and at the same time, they also need to use the power of public opinion and propaganda. In addition to their own direct control of newspapers, the warlords and politicians also use subsidies and other means to indirectly control the orientation of newspapers. More than two thirds of the seventy newspapers in Beiping today have some political background. They fluctuate with the political situation and do not have consistent political views and opinions. They don’t even have a ‘newspaper character’ at all. Since I’ve done it, I have to stick to my own ambition and mission, not to bend over for money and power, but to represent public opinion and pay attention to the country’s fortunes and people’s livelihood.’
Said, she suddenly smiled, said in a relaxed tone: ‘Big brother do not have to worry, was arrested is not a time, people say that the main writer is not in jail, is not a good main writer, counting me but good, I did not give big brother lost face …… Oh, big brother has not read my special newsletter column in the “Declaration of the Peking” column? How do you feel?’
Duan Yijie looked at her with some heartache and nodded: ‘The article is very well written …… This time the newspaper was censored again, right?’
‘Hmm.’ Duan Qiping agreed in a low voice, then laughed brightly, ‘Last time when the newspaper was censored, wasn’t I, the chief writer, forced to go to Japan’s University of Law and Politics to study? This time, big brother saved me out, maybe there is something good about the misfortune ……’
Hearing this, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but pause with the chopsticks in her hand, The Times and the Beiping special newsletter column, both of which she must read every day, hosted the column by none other than the famous female reporter in China, Shao Qiping, could it be that this Duan Is this Miss Duan her?
Chapter 44 Follow Me Back
It is rumoured that the famous journalist Shao Qiping came from a southern family, and after graduating from the Women’s Concordia University, because of the pursuit of progressive ideas, she broke with her family and entered the Beijing Daily as a reporter, and at the same time served as the main writer of the ‘Declaration’ and the ‘Peking Gazette,’ interviewing and writing special newsletters, and then set up the first national news compilation agency in Beiping.
Because almost all domestic newspapers were the private throats of warlords and parties, the influence of the few independent newspapers was almost equal to nothing. A year later, he joined forces with some friends to set up The Times.
Shao Qiping was a long-time newspaper industry talent who excelled in newsletters. When she was still a small reporter, she was already well-known in the journalism industry because of her fluent English, her good overall quality, her unique female demeanour and temperament, as well as her expertise in covering international news, an area rarely covered by women.
She is good at investigation and research, diligent in interviews, and has high integrity. Her articles are well-written and her English attainments are so high that there are few who can match them. Whenever there was a foreign dignitary in Beijing, she could always find an interview opportunity, and journalists shouted ‘write about her but’, which soon made her the leading journalist in Beiping.
But what made Shao Qiping famous in the North and South was the exclusive news report on the participation of the northern military government in the European War.
After the outbreak of the war in Europe, the Cabinet made a hasty decision on the question of whether the northern military government would participate in the war or remain neutral, but the decision was not made public, and Chinese and foreign journalists tried their best to find out nothing.
Shao Qiping also had a hard time. The first time she went to the State Council, she was rightly blocked; the second time, she borrowed a car with a presidential licence plate and drove in. The chief of guards refused to the door, the beauty immediately took out a stack of banknotes, took half of the hand to the chief of guards, coquettishly smiling: ‘The Prime Minister to meet with or not it does not matter, please report a report, this half of the money you buy a cup of tea; if it is to meet with the other half of the money is also returned to you.’
Finally, Beauty Shao was invited in. After meeting the Prime Minister, Shao Qiping finally got the decision that the military government would participate in the Allied war against the Allies. Shao Qiping came out and drove straight to the telegraph office to send a secret telegram to Yanshou. The ‘Declaration’ and ‘Newspaper’ published the news with extra large news, stirring up the Southland. Five days later, the Extra went to Peking, and the whole world knew about it.
Shao Qiping’s name was also celebrated for a while, and the Times became a famous private newspaper in Beiping.
Afterwards, this famous newspaper man was nicknamed ‘Shao Yidao’ by the people of China because of his blade like a knife, and he continued to expose the bad behaviour of corrupt officials and the ugly behaviour of warlords and politicians in the newspaper, and he was imprisoned several times, and he even had to go away to Japan for a period of time.
Watching Secretary Peng put away the dishes, Xu Liangchen sat on the bed, listening to the outside Duan Yijie siblings chatting about people and events in the Marshal’s House, digesting the explosive news that Miss Duan is Shao Qiping, it really can’t imagine that the Marshal’s House, which holds the sixteen provinces in the South, would have produced such a daughter.
The voices of the two outside gradually lowered, and Duan Qiping asked about the situation in Weimo Lake, ‘…… The outside world is rumoured to have a black hand behind this kidnapping case, what exactly is happening now?’
‘You really don’t change your mind,’ Duan Yijie replied half flirtatiously, ’Weimo Lake has been tightly guarded and surrounded by the troops, and the war is on to firm up the area and eradicate the bandits completely. The Japanese have two warships trawling the nearby river, probably not approaching in order to avoid suspicion, but the Japanese temptation and ambition towards South China is clear and unquestionable.’
‘Over the years, Japan has continuously interfered in China’s internal affairs and frequently caused trouble, this time, we must not make a big deal out of it, we must use the Chinese and foreign media to expose the Japanese’s sinister intentions.’ Duan Qiping said in a solemn voice.
‘This matter has already made arrangements …… However, you are the second miss of the Marshal’s House If you are known to be publicised, will it be a hindrance to your reputation and development?’ Duan Yijie suddenly asked.
‘Let nature take its course ……’ Duan Qiping sighed and said, ’I haven’t been home for all these years, and ***Jiankang is in a bad state, so I should indeed go back to take a look at it, and father, he… …still angry with me?’
‘I’ve listened to my mother persuade father a few times …… but you’re also really bold, criticising your own father and the government he leads in the newspaper in a dignified manner, your words are sharp and unflinching, can he not be angry?’
‘Big brother, I’m Duan Zhengxun’s daughter, but I’m even more the main writer of the newspaper, the Times was founded on the concept of the ‘Four No’s’ doctrine of ‘No Party, No Sellout, No Selfishness, and No Blindness’, and advocates for ‘ independent, objective and impartial‘ reporting, making claims on the national society and playing a role ……,’ Duan Qiping said seriously.
‘Of course I understand, or else bother to save you for what.’ Duan Yijie interrupted her, ‘Regarding the report on the kidnapping case, you and the news office seize the time to come up with an outline, Yanzhou called to say that the **** health continues to be poor, busy with this side of the urgent matter, it is better to go back as soon as possible.’
Duan Qiping agreed, and the two of them chatted a few more times and walked out together.
Duan Qiping did not come back, Duan Yijie also disappeared, Secretary Peng intentionally or unintentionally explained that Duan Yijie went to inspect military affairs. Xu Liangchen casually replied, finished translating the telegrams brought back by Secretary Peng, and sat under a big tree in the courtyard, flipping through the newspaper brought by Duan Qiping.
Suddenly, he heard the guard in front of the door seemed to have an argument with someone. I looked up and saw Jiang Jingwu in military uniform. Seeing that he was covered in dust, he frowned and stared at the several guards who were blocking his way. Xu Liangchen was slightly startled at the sight, and busily asked Secretary Peng to invite him in.
Peng Mingxia slightly hesitant to look at her, the great young man before leaving but ordered, but since Miss Xu has already seen Director Jiang, even if stopped, she can still walk out by herself …… thought about it, but still walked to the door to invite Jiang Jingwu in.
See sitting under the tree is getting up Xu Liangchen, Jiang Jingwu’s eyes lit up, sprinted over to look up and down with concern Xu Liangchen several times, before easing his breath and said: ‘How is the wound …… How can you come here, the battlefield guns and bullets have no eyes, but also not to be careful… …Does it still hurt?’
Xu Liangchen asked him to sit down and smiled, ‘The wound should be nothing, you don’t have to worry, how are Aunt Liao and the others at home?’
After saying these words, Jiang Jingwu looked at the secretary Peng who stood by the side, frowned lightly and pondered for a while, raised his hand to hold on Xu Liangchen’s catkin, gazed at her and asked softly, ‘I’m ready to return to Yanzhou in the next two days, Xiaochen, you go back with me, the family is very worried about you.’
Xu Liangchen was stunned by his unconcerned move, some blush stole a glance at Secretary Peng, pumped her hand, Jiang Jingwu did not relax, she had to raise her eyes to look at him, some awkwardly said, ‘I’m an official officer sent by the group, go back with you …… may not be very good ……‘
’Officials?’ Jiang Jingwu was a bit surprised, he looked at Xu Liangchen inquiringly, what official business should you, a woman, be involved in?
Xu Liangchen of course can not say anything, smiled and handed over a cup of tea.
Her silent kind of Jiang Jing Wu lips smile for a moment of stagnation, surprise flashed past, Jiang Jing Wu’s eyes are still gentle as before: ‘Xiao Chen, the domestic situation is complicated, I think you still don’t trick these muddy water, teaching although bland, but noble and stable, suitable for the woman, this time the end of the matter, or go back to school, I have already contacted the Yanzhou University, they are supremely welcome. ’
Xu Liangchen looked at his concerned eyes, his mind is a little messy, after all barren, the overthrow of the nest An have egg? Domestic warlords and warlords, foreign powers, the Japanese are maliciously eyeing the Japanese, there is no stability of the country, where there is a noble and peaceful university? Teaching and joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are the same as doing one’s best for the country, so why should there be a difference between muddy water and muddy water?
But the concern and worry in Jiang Jingwu’s eyes made her unable to speak these dissenting words. In the middle of the silence, Duan Qiping hurriedly walked in with a pile of manuscripts in her hands and called out ‘Miss Xu’ with a smile on her face. …
Chapter 45 What exactly is the relationship
Isn’t this Miss Xu the cold-faced boss’s sweetheart, and how come she’s only holding hands with this armament wizard? Could it be that there was something else going on besides the gossip in the newspapers?
Her gaze caused Xu Liangchen to look at Jiang Jingwu rather awkwardly, eventually pulling her hand out. Duan Qiping had long since recovered and greeted the two with a smile: ‘’Miss Xu, how is your health these days? Is Director Jiang back? Yesterday, I was looking for you, and they said you went to the lake, when did you come back? The use of the submersible this time was beyond many people’s expectations, do you have any new ideas on the research of new armaments?’
Worthy of being a famous chief writer, Duan Qiping spoke with a professional flavour. Xu Liangchen blinked and smiled with Jiang Jingwu.
Knowing the identity of this Second Miss Duan, Jiang Jingwu smiled and said, ‘I’ve just come back from the lake, what is it that Second Miss is looking for me for?’
Seeing that Duan Qiping just nodded and did not say anything, he continued, ‘Second Miss is a famous journalist, when it is clear that this European war that took place in Europe but spread all over the world has had an impact on military academics and various new technologies. European and American military scientists are already summing up the experience of the Great War and have come up with various military theories; in addition, new types of equipment such as aeroplanes, tanks, and communications are appearing one after another, and if we continue to lag behind in this regard, the country and nation will certainly be subjected to the control of others.’
Duan Qiping looked at him with interest, and said with an appreciative jaw, ‘China is not a too aggressive nation, a long period of history, we just stick to the routine, feudal dynasties and most of the emphasis on literature and light military, the inventors and creators are just lowly craftsmen, so obviously one of the four great inventions of gunpowder, in our country is just reduced to a fireworks and other gadgets, and spread to Europe and the United States will become a deadly Guns. I appreciate and favour Director Jiang’s idea of armaments to save the country.’
Said, took out some information from the bag, and Jiang Jingwu discussed the advantages and disadvantages of some of the new equipment abroad, actually said the head of the road, Jiang Jingwu could not help but look at her in amazement.
Duan Qiping smiled somewhat embarrassed: ‘The first time we met, Director Jiang may not understand …… my naughty and naughty, since I was a child, I have always been scolded by my father, saying that I don’t look like a girl. At that time, big brother was the head of the children, I was his little follower, all day long to hide from adults, down the river to touch the fish up the tree to climb the wall, not less beaten …… grew up, although naughty no longer, but on these weapons and equipment of the same kind of thing is still interested in the interest does not diminish, as long as there is an opportunity to collect it.’
Hearing her say interesting, Xu Liangchen and Jiang Jingwu could not help but smile, Duan Qiping handed Xu Liangchen several copies of the information in his hand, smiling: ‘I heard that Miss Xu is a language genius, these several copies of the information is not in English, foreign friends said that it is a new technology, I brought it back but have not yet translated it, just the trouble of Miss Xu to help.’
Xu Liangchen smiled faintly, took it and looked at it, but it was in French and German, so he asked secretary Peng to bring a pen and paper over, and he wrote it by hand and tried to translate it instantly.
After writing two lines, Jiang Jingwu saw that one hand was very inconvenient for her, so she took over the pen and paper, and the two of them read and wrote in unison, and soon finished translating several pages of information.
Duan Qiping watched their behaviour, with contemplative eyes.
Jiang Jingwu looked at the paper in his hand with some excitement, this is the first time that he has seen these latest information about European guns, he could not imagine that this second miss is actually a person with a heart, he thought and raised his eyebrows and asked, ‘Second miss, can I have a copy of this information?’
Duan qi ping nodded her head and smiled, ‘You are the director of the military government’s equipment department, the information should have been given to you, before I didn’t recognise it so I sent it to my big brother, now it’s returned to its rightful owner, director Jiang don’t have to be polite.’
Jiang Jing Wu eyes have been looking at the information in hand, suddenly thought of something, stood up to the two said: ‘two first sit, I go to come.’
Anyone who is a scholar seems to have a bit of a strange temper, Jingwu fell into his guns and ammunition again, Xu Liangchen looked at his hurried back with a somewhat helpless smile and shook her head, Duan Qiping noticed her expression and laughed, ‘Miss Xu, let’s go into the house and sit down, shall we? I have something to discuss with you.’
Xu Liangchen looked at her with a slight sense of surprise and nodded, and the two of them got up and went inside.
Secretary Peng served tea, and Duan Qiping said, ‘Secretary Peng, Miss Xu and I have some business to discuss.’ Peng Mingxia understood what she meant and promised to go out and pull the door shut, standing on guard under the eaves.
Seeing Duan Qiping’s serious look, Xu Liangchen did not ask more questions and silently took the pile of paper she handed over and looked at it. Duan Qiping said, ‘In order to use the Weimo Lake kidnapping case to warn the culprits behind the scene and to show the attitude of the military government, the Ministry of Staff and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have set up a press office to collect favourable evidence, and will convene a conference for both Chinese and foreign journalists in Yanshou when the bandit eradication is over, and the top-secret information was transferred from the press office and needs to be translated into Chinese. These top secret materials are transferred from the press office, and need to be translated into multiple languages to be handed over to the foreign media, I can only do it in English, and all the rest will trouble you.’
So it’s all this, Xu Liangchen nodded knowingly, he had come here originally for the secret message translation notes, of course these things should be done, so he said, ‘Okay, please wait a moment, second miss.’
Taking a pen and paper, he read and translated at the same time, it was almost just the effort of writing, no deep thought was needed at all, looking at Duan Qiping amazed and amazed, the linguistic genius was true to his name. He couldn’t help but think that the compilation of foreign news was always slow, but with this Miss Xu, wouldn’t it be easy? No wonder the boss how to pull her into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Xu Liangchen twice to do things Duan Qiping see in the eyes, this family lady beautiful and dignified, no bullying or treating people proud of the intention to do things sincerely, hard-working. Temperament bright show, eyebrows like a picture, the body has a long talent, but humble and gentle, said the boss of the vision is really good …… but she and that Jiang Director in the end what is the relationship?
Jiang that day for her hands, and in broad daylight, holding her hand, could it be that these two are in love lovers?
What about Big Brother?
Seeing Xu Liangchen burying his head in translation, Duan Qiping thought for a moment without saying a word and quietly walked out, asking for Jiang Jingwu’s residence, and walked straight there.
Chapter 46 Quick Return
Duan Qiping is a bright woman, the relationship between the three people in front of her is very entangled, so she simply looked for Jiang Jingwu to talk about a clear. Jiang Jingwu didn’t hide anything and told her what happened.
Duan Qiping listened, but became even more entangled.
Their own big brother and this Jiang Director, are rare young talent, seems to Xu Liangchen are big love, sighing this Miss Xu extraordinary charm, from the feelings, she naturally support the cold-faced big brother. Two people a young and talented, martial arts, a beautiful and intelligent, the talented woman who stayed in the ocean, a match made in heaven. Not to mention the fact that the boss, who had never been interested in women, had moved on, but it was not an easy thing to do.
But rationally speaking, she is full of sympathy and pity for Jiang Jingwu and Xu Liangchen. The young love, bamboo horse plum, must be in love with deep feelings, cold-faced boss cross the knife to take away the love, this is not the Marshal’s House of power to deceive people? Duan Qiping is a little sweaty, his own self-proclaimed as the main writer of the newspaper to preside over justice, this matter how to do?
After half a day’s agonising, it suddenly occurred to her that she had been thinking from both men’s perspectives, and in fact, the main thing to look at in this matter was Xu Liangchen, right? Regardless of whether he was a cold-faced young man or an equipment wizard, the main thing was who did this second young lady really like?
Thus, Duan Qiping put her mind on Xu Liangchen, wanting to secretly observe which one the heroine of the incident’s sweetheart actually was. Who knows, without waiting for her to see clearly, things had already taken an unexpected turn.
After the main force of the Southern Army reached the vicinity of Weimo Lake, Duan Yijie did not organise an attack and purge, but instead arranged for his men and women to stand firm around the area, completely blocking the traffic between the land and the lake.
The bandits led by Kohinata Shichiro have been making a living by oppressing fishermen and robbing around and on Weimo Lake, supplemented by the Japanese army’s assistance and care. Now the land to the lake traffic is cut off, the Japanese side is closely watched by the Southern Army, warships and small boats can not find the opportunity to send guns, ammunition and food and other items.
Shichiro Kohinata’s days were hard, and it was only after ten days that the bandits realised that the Southern Army’s non-attack this time was even more terrifying than the attack, and that this was an attempt to trap them in Lake Weimer. So, they started to look for opportunities and stopped hiding honestly, and news of fishing boats being robbed or plundered started to come out.
Duan Yijie hooked his lips at the news and ordered to act according to the established programme. As a result, the Southern Army split into dozens of groups and began to implement the capture programme.
On the evening of this day, Li Zhiqing, the third squad leader of the second mobile brigade, with his soldiers under him, then loaded a small fishing boat with loaded cloths disguised as a merchant ship, and set off from Qingyu Town travelling westwards along the edge of the Weimo Lake, ready to lure the enemy into a trap.
Summer dusk, the first break in the sudden rain, the setting sun from the clouds to show his face, the breeze is light, the fragrance of the lotus, very comfortable feeling. Li Zhiqing took a warrior Wang Degong sitting in the bow, the other dozen people hiding in the cabin, Duan Yijie hidden in the hatch to observe the movement, the opportunity to command.
The boat slowly travelled to the middle of the lake, passing by a patch of reeds, and suddenly a small boat sailed out from inside, with two people standing on the bow, one of which was a tall man shouting for the boat to stop for inspection. Li Zhiqing turned around and signalled, Duan Yijie immediately gestured to greet everyone to get ready for battle.
Wang Degong, who was dressed as a boat captain, heard the shout and hurriedly agreed: ‘Yes! Yes! I’ll follow your orders and await the old boss’s inspection.’ Li Zhiqing, on the other hand, deliberately made a show of turning the ship’s bow and trying to escape.
The bandits were furious, the tall man pulled out the box gun from his waist and shouted: ‘If you don’t stop the boat, I’ll kill you!’ Li Zhiqing made a scared look and had to lean the boat over.
The two boats close, the small bandit jumped to the boat, probe into the cabin to see, the boat loaded with cloth half-covered half-exposed, can not help but shouted happily: ‘There are good goods miles! Please come over!’
See from the reeds and rowed out a small boat, the boat stood seven or eight people. Waiting for the boat near, two of them jumped onto the fishing boat and drilled into the cabin. Just as they got down to the bottom of the cabin, they were covered by Duan Yijie and his men and detained.
The boat’s ‘big brother’ to see down two people did not move, suspicious, or foresee the situation is not good, ordered to open the boat to escape. Duan Yijie ordered: ‘Fight!’ Soldiers jumped out of the cabin, pick up the gun towards the bandit boat a burst of fierce sweep, several bandits should be paralysed, jumped down to the lake was with a diver hidden underwater captured alive.
At the same time the gun sounded, the short bandits just want to raise their guns to resist, was Wang Degong flying up a foot kicked to the ground; another boat on the ‘big brother’ want to dive to escape, by the eye and hand of Duan Yijie a gun on the boat, but a few minutes, it will be resolved on the two boats of the bandits, and the evening of the day, the same plot at the same time on the lake staged in various places, the bandits The bandits were unable to defend themselves and suffered heavy losses.
Knowing the tricks of the Confederates, the bandits retreated again; however, people have to eat, and it would not do for them not to show up, so after a few days, the bandits went into battle again. Thus, a similar drama is constantly staged, the small sun to Shichiro rushed to the crown of anger, but bitter, slapping the table will be treacherous Duan Yijie several times scolded to death.
Unable to help, Duan Yijie’s trick is really effective, open a good net to catch a turtle in a jar, the Southern Army is not only easy, but also good steel on the knife edge, their own losses are very small. Even the reporters watching the battle on the sidelines have to admit that if it continues like this, the bandits on the Weimo Lake will be eliminated sooner or later.
Duan Yijie has already formulated the next step of the action plan, but unexpectedly this day, Yanzhou came with a secret telegram, asking him to return quickly.
Chapter 47 You heart can have my one point position
Because from the mouth of the prisoners to figure out a few nests of bandits, a few days ago Duan Yijie with people end a larger bandit nest, seized a lot of new weapons, and he has always wanted to dig out the radio.
Jiang Jingwu, who was about to leave, was left behind to study the provenance and characteristics of these weapons and equipment, and prepare to provide a report as evidence. Xu Liangchen, who had recovered from his injuries, was even busier, with intercepted secret messages and a lot of information that needed to be translated.
In the past few days, Duan Qiping lived with her, although this famous reporter’s speech became a routine interview at the end of the day, especially when she always poked fun at her own feelings, which made Xu Liangchen a bit speechless, but as a well-informed newspaper man, Xu Liangchen benefited a great deal from the time spent with her and from her conversations.
Because of Duan Qiping’s appearance, Duan Yijie did not come to visit more than once in a while, and the two of them seldom spent any time alone, not to mention moving their hands as they did before. Xu Liangchen completely relaxed and put his mind on translation.
This day is sitting in the house looking through a few newspapers, Weimo Lake kidnapping case of foreign votes quickly rescued, Britain and the United States and other foreign consuls have issued a speech, to be positively affirmed, the military government’s diplomatic pressure has finally eased, and the foreign votes have people in the newspaper to publish their own kidnapped during the insights, in the middle of the unfriendly views and suspicions of the Japanese, causing a series of speculation and controversy.
Sooner or later, trouble makers will trip over what they have created, Xu Liangchen was watching in rapture when Duan Yijie’s voice rang out from the doorway, ‘How have you been these past few days? Does the wound still hurt?’
Xu Liangchen looked out the window, but it was only noon, how did this guy have time to come over? Looking up, after a few days of not seeing him, Duan Yijie had grown a greenish-black stubble on his chin, and when he got close enough to look at those gleaming black eyes that were also covered in blood, it seemed that things weren’t as easy as they appeared to be.
This young cold-faced young marshal is also really not easy, Xu Liangchen thought and couldn’t help but soften his voice, promised, ‘The wound is already much better, this is all the translated secret telegrams.’ Thinking that he had come to fetch these, Xu Liangchen took the initiative to hand them over.
Duan Yijie glanced at her, took it but still gazed at her, and after a while said, ‘Since you’re better, pack up and come back to Yanzhou with me in the afternoon.’ The medical conditions there are much better, recovery should also be faster, the girl’s injuries are not small, but don’t leave unsightly scars.
Go back? This somewhat sudden news caused Xu Liangchen to be slightly stunned, then she nodded, she was a subordinate, of course she obeyed the arrangement; besides, the newspaper had a lot of public opinion about the Weimo Lake kidnapping case, the military government should indeed give a clear statement to make the mastermind behind it tighten up a bit.
Although her gaze moved away from the newspaper in her hand, it did not fall on herself, and she seemed to be somewhat distracted. Duan Yi Jie narrowed his eyes and frowned, talking to himself this girl is always so distracted, is it possible to get along for so long and still not have a word to say with himself?
Thinking, pulled a chair, sat down opposite Xu Liangchen, eyes burning looking at the beauty in front of him. Duan Yijie took something not to go, but sit down, let Xu Liangchen heart ‘flutter’ a jump, a long time, in order to cushion some tension and some ambiguous atmosphere, she did not have words to find words to ask softly: ‘less there is something?’
Duan Yijie stared at her eyes, came forward, Xu Liangchen breath a stagnation, the body can not help but lean towards the back of the chair, Duan Yijie pursed lips, eyes a raging dark current.
Seeing the situation is not good, Xu Liangchen will have to get up, the cold-faced big young man and then forward some, a hand will be locked in the chair, when it must be miserable …… just want to get up, Duan Yijie but as with Xu Liangchen heart and soul, quickly reached out.
‘What are you …… doing?!’ Xu Liangchen frowned and sank his face, and said squarely: ‘What words please big young straight, why always …… move your hands?’ Xu Liangchen’s heartbeat accelerated, and his thoughts were a little chaotic.
I do not know is a period of time together, or Duan Yijie in their own life-saving grace, she only felt on the cold face of the big young man and then flap, it seems not quite do it, the feeling of the heart and the previous have a slight difference, these make her a little distracted.
Duan Yijie looked at her shy and annoyed look, did not say anything, only the body slowly pasted over, will Xu Liangchen tightly forced pressure on the back of the chair. Xu Liangchen’s body could not help but tremble lightly, inexplicable emotions arose from the bottom of her heart, her eyes panicked and looked around, only wanting to find how to find an opportunity to break free.
Duan Yijie’s hands touched the sides of the chair, his head slowly approached, hot and humid breath to meet the face, Xu Liangchen felt that the posture of the two is extremely embarrassing, could not help but heartbeat like thunder, really can not help it, not to think about it, lifting his hand will be flung at his face, nasty, go away ah.
Unfortunately, this palm did not fall into place, halfway has been intercepted by the Duan Yijie, his left hand smoothly buckle Xu Liangchen’s two catkins, his right hand along her left arm on the wound, slowly sliding to the heart, slightly pressed hard, the sword eyebrow wrinkled, his face is still deep, a pair of black eyes are burning with a scorching fire.
Just as Xu Liangchen flinched in shame, his low voice slowly came, ‘Liangchen, in your heart, can there be a part of me?’
Xu Liangchen’s body froze, her big eyes blinked a few times, seemingly unable to imagine the cold-faced dazhou suddenly asking such words, but then she heard Duan Yijie continue, ‘Although I don’t understand it, but I cherish and am serious about my feelings, liking someone is long term, it’s a lifelong affair …… ‘
Discreet and constant, or I will not say to you that I love you for life, but not saying it does not mean that there are no feelings. I always feel that what can be said is about not true.
Can you believe me?
Those dark eyes, speaking of the feelings in the owner’s heart, were as deep as the sea as they gazed over. Xu Liangchen’s heart panicked, thinking suddenly stopped in general, what? Why would the cold-faced young man suddenly say these words?
He is overbearing and strong is okay to cope with – at least he feels that he is a righteous party, he can be disgusted, he can be accused, he can be ignored; such a confession, how can he …… do it? No matter how, like a person is always not wrong, right? –Whether to accept it or not is another story ……
Just thinking about it, Duan Yijie did not dwell on it as usual, but instead withdrew his hand and sat up straight, gazing at Xu Liangchen’s pretty face with its changing colours.
The pot of Bao Zhu Camellia that he had someone send to him a few days ago on the desktop, blooming in full bloom, the human face of the flowers reflecting, Duan Yijie suddenly some trance, thinking of what his father had said in the secret telegram, I wonder what her reaction would be if she knew about it?
Forty-eight chapters you can be willing to eat a lifetime
Both delighted and worried, Duan Yijie can not help but look at Xu Liangchen a pretty face out of God.
Xu Liangchen was embarrassed by his look, busy stood up and wanted to go away, this person today I do not know which tendon is not right, the words said so strange. Now he just stares at himself, it’s hard not to see a flower growing on someone’s face.
Turning around and looking up, he suddenly realised that Duan Qiping and Jiang Jingwu were standing in the doorway, Jiang Jingwu had a complicated look on her face, while Duan Qiping had a smile on her lips, when did these two people come? Xu Liangchen was embarrassed, busy greeting the two to come in.
Jiang Jingwu’s sword brows slightly knitted, looked deeply at Xu Liangchen for a couple of moments, didn’t say anything; Duan Qiping just laughed, and asked out loud as usual, ‘Big brother, Hongyi said that he’s going back to Yanzhou this afternoon?’
Duan Yijie glanced at Jiang Jingwu and Xu Liangchen attentively and nodded, but didn’t explain the reason for rushing back, ‘Yes, you and Administrator Jiang should go back as well, I’ve already made arrangements for things here, and will leave immediately after a while.’
After saying that, he glanced at Xu Liangchen and got up to leave, Duan Qiping thought for a moment and also chased out after him.
Only Jiang Jingwu and Xu Liangchen were left in the room, and for a while, the silence seemed a bit depressing.
Xu Liangchen was still a little uncomfortable because of the situation just now, and Jiang Jingwu’s probing gaze made her heart beat even faster, so she went to the table to tidy up the papers on it. Jiang Jingwu’s eyes have been following her pretty figure, some of his heart fluctuates, just now heard the words, saw the situation all let his heart can not help but sink.
Cold-faced big young man opened his mouth to speak out that kind of words, Jiang Jingwu was both surprised and a little uneasy.
Weimo Lake these days, he can see, Duan Yijie to Xiao Chen should be a feeling, although still cold face as frost, in the silent place but take care of everything. Xiao Chen was injured and in a coma for three days, I heard that Duan Yijie guarded for three days without blinking; the medicine and favourite food used by Xiao Chen are specially sent from Yanzhou to send …… If before Duan Dazhao created gossip and made things difficult for people, Jiang Jingwu didn’t care at all; he was so attentive to treating Xu Liangchen, Jiang Jingwu felt a crisis.
There are very few things, Xu Liangchen packed up in a short while, was trying to tie the straps of the backpack, Jiang Jingwu came over: ‘Be careful with your hands, I’ll do it.’
Xu Liangchen gave him a grateful look and smiled, ‘Thank you.’
Jiang Jingwu tied the belt and lifted his head, looking at her gently, ‘If you want to thank me, you can’t do it in vain, remember to treat yourself when you return to Yanzhou.’
Xu Liangchen blinked, did not expect him to suddenly put forward this request, agreed with a smile, ‘Good, originally Deer Park is my promise, this time go back to surely treat you and Auntie Liao, Auntie uncle to dinner.’
Jiang Jingwu gazed at her bright pretty face, suddenly asked, ‘Xiao Chen, still want to eat the ice cream I made?’
Ice cream? Xu Liangchen looked at his warm eyes, looked back at the gloomy sky outside the window, yes, it’s already summer, if not for this year’s strange weather, continuous rain, this time of year should be the time when ice cream is popular. Thinking of that smooth and cool deliciousness, can’t help but lick his red lips, ‘Think ah, here can also do?’
Jiang Jing Wu slowly put away the shadow of the smile on his lips, did not answer her question, but instead looked at her very seriously and said, ‘Xiao Chen, are you willing to eat for a lifetime?’
Eat …… for a lifetime? Xu Liangchen suddenly understood what he meant, and could not help but breathe, Jingwu he was saying that …… his heart suddenly missed a beat, and she did not know how to answer his question for a moment.
Growing up together for so many years, Xu Liangchen admitted that it was not that he had not thought about the matter with Jiang Jingwu. After all, Dr Jiang and Aunt Liao’s bland but warm marriage, secular but warm home, has been buried deep in her heart, Jiang public house is already half of their own home; and, Jingwu smart, warm and romantic character, to be his wife is bound to be happy and be cared for.
Married into the Jiang family, there will be parents like in-laws, gentle and capable husband, a peaceful and quiet days, this was once Xu Liangchen very much looking forward to life.
Liao Yufeng also said sideways about the two, Xu Liangchen know but we have been let nature take its course, never thought that today Jiang Jingwu bluntly asked, Xu Liangchen a moment some do not know how to be good.
I’m not sure what to do. The two were separated for several years, meet but more than a month, interest hobby whether there is any change, has not been clear; not to mention that there is also a big young man on the side of the tiger eyeing …… think of the paragraph Yijie, Xu Liangchen heart some mixed feelings, he just inexplicably said those words …… do not! The first thing you need to do is to get a good deal of money to pay for the work. That a peace and quiet happiness, is not their own has been pursuing and looking forward to?
Jiang Jing Wu’s hand covered her small hand on the backpack, black eyes gentle, eagerly looked at her, Xu Liangchen’s cherry lips moved, a moment to say their own answer.
‘Xiao Chen ……’ Jiang Jingwu softly and gently called, is tangled, the door of the room was gently knocked, Duan Qiping stood in front of the door with a smile, ’Liang Chen, do you need me to help you pack? The car is ready for the road.’
Xu Liangchen agreed somewhat uncomfortably, wanting to pick up his backpack, smoothly not moving to hide and avoid the hand that was in close contact with Jiang Jingwu. Jiang Jingwu smiled faintly, pulling on the straps of the backpack, saying gently, ‘Let me take it.’
Xu Liangchen looked at his gentle smile and insistent expression, and lowered her eyebrows to wordlessly withdraw the words of thanks she wanted to utter.
Looking at the situation between the two, Duan Qiping looked as normal, her smile still intact, but in her heart, she was a little worried.
The rainstorm had stopped for a while, so the road was no longer as difficult as it was on the way here, and the car was travelling much faster. Duan Yijie seemed to have something urgent to do and ordered the car to rush all the way. When the car drove into Yanzhou, it was the evening of the third day.
The setting sun that was about to set shed a golden light amongst the branches and leaves of the French sycamore. Xu Liangchen was sent straight back to the Sun Mansion, and as she watched the car leave, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
On the way cold-faced big young man although did not say anything, but a pair of black eyes are always gazing at her thoughtfully, the meaning of which can not be read but let her subconsciously feel dangerous, the heart can not help but be very uneasy, always feel as if there is something sudden to happen.
Chapter 49 Are you willing to see them
Because it is evening, the Sun House people have been prepared to use dinner, Xu Liangchen walked into the courtyard, face to face a few maids and old mums are end of the meal to the dining room to see her greetings respectfully, more people rushed in to report.
Just into the living room, Cai Fengqi already smiled and welcomed her out, took her backpack and handed it to her personal maid Sanxiang, instructing her to send it upstairs, while smiling and said: ‘Chenglin always said that you might be coming back in the past few days, exhausted, right? Mei Chen has also come a few times and misses you a lot. Do you want to use some dinner first ……’
Xu Liangchen saw his cousin’s sister-in-law looking as usual, the worry he had been feeling was slightly alleviated, and smiled as he thanked her, ’Thank you cousin sister-in-law and cousin for thinking of me, is grandma’s body okay? Grandma’s health is fine, but she’s been sent on a business trip by her superiors. Cousin sister-in-law you eat first, I go up to take a shower, rushing all sweaty.’
Cai Fengqi saw that she was very tired, so she agreed with a smile, ‘Granny’s body is fine, don’t worry. You take your time to clean up and rest properly, there is no need to rush, your cousin hasn’t come back yet either.’ After sending Xu Liangchen to the back corridor, Cai Fengqi turned back and instructed her maid, ‘Go tell the kitchen that the second young lady is back, and make some of her favourite dishes and send them over.’
Xu Liangchen’s heart warmed at these words. In these years of living in the Sun family, not only have the cousins never given the three sisters a blank stare, they have always taken care of them as if they were their own younger sisters, and this sentiment alone has left them at a loss as to how to repay them. Cousin’s wife, although she and her younger cousin’s wife are on the same level, she has never hated the younger cousin’s wife and complained about her learning to paint from her younger cousin’s wife, and this kind of heart makes Xu Liangchen thankful.
Back upstairs, the maid Liu Xiang took a bath, Xu Liangchen changed his clothes and sat in front of the dressing table, letting her help him dry his long hair, while asking about the situation at home. Liuxiang was only in her teens, usually very lively and active, but this time, she was a bit sad, and kept her head stuffy and didn’t say a word.
Xu Liangchen looked at her with concern from the mirror and smiled, ‘’What’s wrong? Did Sanxiang and the others bully you?’
Six Fragrant Fragrance shook her head with a sad expression, ‘No, I heard that a tsunami has occurred there in our old home, Second Miss, you are well-informed, do you know what’s going on? …… I’m worried about the people at home ……’
Xu Liangchen looked at her sideways, ’Your old home is Yuntai? A tsunami happened there?’ This period of time he was not in Yanzhou, but he did not know anything about it.
Liuxiang nodded, Xu Liangchen sighed, turning back and pulling over her hand to softly advise, ‘Liuxiang, don’t worry, I’ll help you ask clearly.’
The little girl shed tears and thanked Xu Liangchen. At this time, the kitchen sent up the ready meals, thinking about the tragic situation of the tsunami, Xu Liangchen’s appetite was lost, and he used some of the food, while opening the letter, he asked Erxiang, who was cleaning up the dishes, ‘Has cousin been busy lately?’
Erxiang is the Sun House’s eldest maid, has been following Cai Fengqi around, the House’s news is the most informed, she smiled at Xu Liangchen and replied in a low voice: ‘Recently, Mister has always come back late, sometimes I hear him sighing and fretting, it seems that floods and tsunamis have occurred in the Yuntai and northern Jiangsu, and quite a number of refugees have fled to the outskirts of Yanzhou City, both Madam and Second Lady have donated money and goods. ’
‘Please bring me the recent newspapers.’ Seeing Er Xiang packing up the dishes and preparing to go downstairs, Xu Liang Chen busily instructed her, Er Xiang promised and led the little girl away.
The phone rang, Xu Liangchen assumed it was big sister Mei Chen, walking over to pick up the receiver and sitting on the sofa before smiling and speaking, ‘Big sister.’
‘Catherine, it’s me.’ David’s voice also had a smile, ‘When did you come back? Have you recovered from your injuries? It took many calls to find you.’
David and the others were sent back to Yanzhou by Duan Yijie not many days after they were rescued from the Yangtiao, and only a few reporters like NHK stuck around for a while longer before they left.
Xu Liangchen didn’t answer David’s words and asked right to the point, ‘Floods and tsunamis have occurred in places like Yuntai, are you clear on the specifics?’
‘I know.’ David replied in a hurry, ‘It is said that on the 14th, a steep northwesterly wind arose in places such as Yuntai and northern Suzhou, with dense clouds and heavy rain. It was during an astronomical high tide, and the seawater was topped by the northwesterly wind, and the tide did not recede for several consecutive days. To the sixteenth, the wind continued to increase, gusts of more than ten, the temperature plummeted. Late at night the barrage was washed out by a big wave, the dike outside the dike suddenly became a sea of water ……’
Er Xiang knocked on the door and sent the recent newspaper, Xu Liangchen busy to receive it, turned to the part about the tsunami, it reads: …… The impact of the waves is extremely strong, the general earth and grass structure of the house a wave of the house is a wave of the house is a wave of the house is a wave of the house. General soil and grass structure of the house a wave difficult to support, is the solid stone and brick structure of the house also a few big waves will be overturned in the water, stone mill, stone mill was also washed away by the water for several feet, the grass pile of livestock with the waves, some people die holding a plank drift; some family ambush in the collapsed house; some see can not escape, the whole family of several mouths tied to a rope, life in a place to die in a place; seawater transit, very few survivors! ……‘
’Catherine, are you listening?’ David couldn’t hear Xu Liangchen’s voice and asked hurriedly.
Xu Liangchen obliged, averting his eyes from the newspaper, what would the military government do with such a brutal natural disaster? So he asked, ‘Did the military government side take any measures against the tsunami and natural disaster?’
‘Relief for refugees, repairing dykes,’ David could not imagine that Xu Liangchen would seize on this topic and not let go, so he had to continue with the news he had received, ’However, the military government’s financial resources are limited, and I have heard that it is striving for a five-country bank group borrowing …… ‘
five countries bank group borrowing? Xu Liangchen heart a move, before Duan Yijie to himself about the work, is not to say that the military government in the north is ready to negotiate a loan to pacify the south of the use? Now that the southern floods and tsunami, the military government borrowing than the northern military government for war purposes, more legitimate and humanitarian, but the borrowing matter is the northern military government first put forward, the southern military government if you want to intervene, must be very difficult.
‘Catherine, your wound is well?’ David finally had the opportunity to raise the matter of concern, asked again, Xu Liangchen busy said has been well, the two chatted for a while, David wanted to talk again and again said: ‘on our matter, what do you think? Catherine, don’t you want to go back to America?’
David had been in a bad mood recently, not only because his relationship with Xu Liangchen was suddenly interrupted by Duan Yijie, and there was a lot more resistance between the two of them; it was even more so because he had found out that the current Far East was a pool of stagnant water, news-wise, and that the world’s interest was centred on the European war; the newspapers and public in the United States, and even in the world, were lacking in interest in what was going on in China, and even in the Far East. The only two full-time American journalists in Yenzhou were Soros and him at Hapag-Lloyd. Most of the other foreign-language newspaper reporters were part-timers whose main job was to work for the local English-language paper, and who only occasionally sent a piece to a New York or London paper.
In such a situation, there was little hope for him to make a name for himself in the newspaper world. So David thought of going back to China, but he couldn’t let go of Xu Liangchen. If Catherine agreed, the two of them hand in hand back to the U.S., is his dream thought of the heart of the matter. Now China is not only warlords, and natural disasters ** more than, why can’t Catherine give up?
Hearing him ask about this, Xu Liangchen was silent. This short period of time, she felt that the distance between herself and David was becoming more and more obvious. A son doesn’t mind his mother’s ugliness, no matter how chaotic and backward this place is, it’s still his own homeland, so where is the point of saying that he can give it up?
Seeing Xu Liangchen not answering his own words, David knew that he couldn’t be in a hurry, so he changed the topic and talked about the reason why he called today: ‘’I’m worried about holding on to your injuries …… Also, a few days ago, Minister Plenipotentiary Shigemitsu Taro of the Japanese Embassy in Yanshou called me and said that their military attaché’s office would like to make an appointment to meet with the National Geographic Magazine’s Miss Catherine. Catherine, would you like to meet them?’
Chapter 50: An Eventful Autumn
Someone from the Japanese Legation wanted to see him? Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, then smiled faintly, ‘David, there are some things going on at home, so please give me some time to think about it, and I’ll give you a call when I’ve thought about it, okay?’
What is it that the Japanese are looking for her, a small reporter? Although Xu Liangchen couldn’t figure it out, she was certain that what was involved should be official business. For that she would need to report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or even discuss with Duan Yijie, and it would take time.
Listening to David’s gentlemanly warm words, she felt warm in her heart. The scandal had been going on for so long, and outsiders had never been able to explore the fact that National Geographic’s Catherine was Xu Liangchen, and she had to admit that no matter whether it was David or Duan Yijie, she was very well protected.
The Japanese doings, of course, she knew well, these pervasive guys must have failed to learn about her true identity through other channels, before they let the magazine relay the information.
‘David, thank you.’ Thinking of this Xu Liangchen sincerely thanked her, David instantly understood what she meant and said with a smile, ‘I don’t have any good feelings towards the Japanese either, I don’t want to tell them too much.’
The two talked about the magazine before hanging up the phone. Xu Liangchen hesitated for a long time, but still dialled Duan Yijie’s direct line. Somewhat surprised that she took the initiative to call, Duan Yijie’s tired voice had a hint of excitement, ‘Liangchen, is it really you? How come you haven’t rested yet?’
Xu Liangchen faintly made a reply, focusing on the Japanese legation’s appointment to see herself.
Duan Yijie was silent for a while after hearing this, frowning, ‘I think it should be about the Weimo Lake matter.The NHK reporter had seen you being left behind to heal your wounds, and they probably thought that they might be able to open a gap from you.’ The kidnapping case was being spread all over the place, and the recent newspaper speculations had alluded to the black hand behind it, and the Japanese embassy personnel were moving around, so it wasn’t surprising that they found Xu Liangchen.
After listening to the words of Duan Yijie, Xu Liangchen secretly said, think the Japanese some busy feet it. Just thinking about it, Duan Yijie then said, ‘Go and meet, understand their thoughts or …… However, don’t go alone, let Qiping accompany you, I will arrange the rest, can I?’
This was a matter of state that concerned the government, of course Xu Liangchen promised him, ‘In that case, I’ll contact second miss when I set a time and place with the other party.
‘Good, give me a call earlier when it’s set.’ Duan Yijie answered, gave Xu Liangchen Duan Qiping’s phone number, and then changed the topic, ‘Liangchen, the government is preparing to talk about the flood loan with the five countries’ banking groups, and you probably know the situation, it’s very difficult. Today, Chief Wang proposed to me that you return to the negotiation team as an interpreter, I agreed, what’s your opinion?’
You have agreed, what else can I say? Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but secretly slander, but he also understood that this was a major event that concerned the victims of the disaster, so he felt obligated to do so, and of course, he undertook to do so.
It seems that her answer has long been known, Duan Yijie did not have the slightest surprise, and then said: ‘Liangchen, in addition to the mayor of Sun’s resignation will soon come down, since the Japanese have already started to pay attention to you, I think that you still move out of the Sun residence to live better.’
Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, and once he thought about it, he understood what he meant.
Cousin was about to be promoted to the position of Mayor of Yanzhou, and she was his cousin, this matter could not be hidden from the Japanese for long, and they must have ulterior motives for noticing her. If they knew that the cousin of the mayor of Yanshou was not only the informant of the Weimo Lake incident, but also the interpreter of the five-country loan negotiation, I’m afraid that my own future days would not be cut off from the trouble.
Besides, the relationship between the northern military government and the Japanese cabinet is much closer than that of the southern military government, and the attitude of the Japanese towards the negotiations is very suspicious.
Duan Yijie’s suggestion has its own reasons, but move out, where do you live? A question that had never occurred to him before, making Xu Liangchen momentarily a bit terrified.
‘Qiping now lives by herself in Bamboo Court, that is the former Qing Dynasty a certain honourable minister’s old residence alias, in the French Concession, the environment is quiet the surrounding tenants are not complicated, if willing, may as well live with her together.’ Duan Yijie explained without moving.
For a moment, Xu Liangchen did not understand, Xu Liangchen excused himself, ‘I think about it and then reply to the big young man.’
Duan Yijie didn’t lobby any further, and the two quickly hung up the phone. Thinking about what happened tonight, what Duan Yijie said about domestic and international reactions to the Weimo Lake kidnapping case, the Japanese’s doggedness, Xu Liangchen felt that it was not too late, so he called David and told him that he agreed to see the Japanese. David also asked to go with, the two discussed the time and place.
David Thunderbolt, quickly and the other party got in touch, said that after, Xu Liangchen hung up the phone to Duan Yijie and Qiping, things are so settled.
Hanging up the phone, Xu Liangchen breathed a sigh of relief, just as he picked up his cup of tea, he heard a knock on the door, walking over and pulling it open, much to his surprise, it was Sun Menglin: ‘Cousin?’
Sun Menglin stood outside the door, his smile couldn’t hide the fatigue on his face: ‘Second sister, are you tired today? Pack up and go out with me, the marshal wants to see you.’
Duan Zhengxun? Xu Liangchen looked at him in shock at his words, why? He just came back this evening, not only did he hear on the phone that so many things had happened, but the high-powered Marshal Duan was actually in such a hurry to summon him? Why?
Letting his cousin personally invite him, refusing was of course impossible, Xu Liangchen turned around, changed his shoes, and followed Sun Menglin into the car: ‘’Cousin, did something happen? Why does Marshal Duan want to see me?’ She furrowed her eyebrows.
Sun Menglin had already met Duan Zhengxun, and he knew what was about to happen by heart. Seeing Xu Liangchen’s dark eyes like the stars in the sky, troubled and innocent as she looked at herself, he couldn’t help but sigh in his heart and didn’t directly answer Xu Liangchen’s question, instead talking about Xu Jiachen, ‘Yesterday, Third Sister called back, and it’s a pity that you weren’t at home. The recent European war has continued, and she has suffered a bit there as well, but luckily it’s nothing major. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a new counsellor on board, and I’ve asked them to take care of it as much as they can.’
‘Thank you cousin.’ Although it was said that great favours were not to be thanked, cousin’s care and concern for the three sisters really made Liang Chen grateful from the bottom of her heart.
Sun Menglin smiled warmly and said with emotion, ‘Ever since I can remember, my aunt is the one I want to be close and thick in my heart, with a clear and beautiful appearance, a soft and gentle nature, and a dignified, generous and caring nature. In my heart, the three of you is the pro sister, your happiness is cousin from the heart hope.’ Outside the car window flashed the dizzying yellow light of the street lamps, Sun Menglin looked deeply at Xu Liangchen, ‘Second sister, some things don’t need to think too much, just do what you think in your heart, cousin will definitely support you.’
Xu Liangchen blinked and looked at him, what did cousin mean by these last few words? She was a little puzzled, but she couldn’t help the mist of water rising in her eyes. Cousin could be described as affectionate and righteous, when she and her elder sister and third sister were abandoned by their father, not only did he bravely take them in, but he also provided good living and educational conditions; now that she was faced with the choice of her career and future, he gave unlimited rights to freedom.
Seeing the deep gratitude in Xu Liangchen’s eyes, Sun Menglin changed the subject, talking about the recent floods and tsunami, as well as the government’s work arrangements, and then asked her about some details of the Weimo Lake kidnapping case. As the two chatted, they saw the car turn the corner, and the main gate of the Marshal’s Mansion with two stone lions at its gates appeared in front of them.
Although it was already night, the Marshal’s Mansion was still brightly lit in front of the gate, and there was an endless stream of vehicles and people of all sorts coming and going. The car stopped at the square in front of the gate, the guards saluted, Sun Menglin and Xu Liangchen walked in.
Into the eyes is a brick shadow wall, and then go in is the Marshal’s Mansion of a courtyard. In front of the gatehouse, in the middle of the aisle, the east side is the communication room, on both sides is the guard room, and the east and west compartments and other buildings.
After the hanging flower door is the second courtyard, the main room seven, in the open door, east and west compartments, this is the Marshal’s Office at all levels of personnel to deal with official business. Further back, is Xu Liangchen last time to go to the third courtyard, the residence of the inner family.
Sun Menglin took Xu Liangchen out of the east gate of the second courtyard, which was the east garden of the Marshal’s residence. Located in the northern part of the garden was the centre of the Handsome Mansion where Duan Zhengxun had his meetings and offices – the North Building. This is a three-storey european gothic building, brick structure sitting north to south, the colour tone is elegant, high platform Jianou, south and east sides of the eight hanging belt, nine steps.
Have not yet walked up the steps, under the lights a military uniformed soldier greeted and saluted: ‘Sun mayor, the marshal sent subordinates here to welcome.’ Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Xu Liangchen beside Sun Menglin.
Sun Menglin greeted politely, ‘Thank you, Lieutenant Zhu for waiting, is the Marshal free now?’
Adjutant Zhu extended his hand to invite him, while smiling and agreeing, ‘Foreign Ministry Chief Wang just left, Mayor Sun came just in time.’
A group of people walked into the building, Lieutenant Zhu directly led towards the first floor, ‘The Marshal is upstairs in the parlour.’ Looking at Xu Liangchen again, Adjutant Zhu said with some difficulty, ‘Mayor Sun, the Marshal has something to arrange, saying that if you come, please go to the Ministry of Social Affairs immediately to find Minister Yang …… I’ll take the lady up.’ Looking at Xu Liangchen Adjutant Zhu added, ‘Madam is also upstairs.’
Madam of course refers to Mrs Lu, this is where Duan Zhengxun’s office is located, how could a female family member be here at this late hour?
Chapter 51 Marriage
Sun Menglin heard a slight meditation, helpless things have come to this, even if he insisted on accompanying again, what is the use? These matters still need to be decided by the second sister herself. Thinking, smiled and instructed Liang Chen to go up with Deputy Zhu, another attendant came to the side and led him to turn around and go downstairs.
Xu Liangchen looked at his back, the uneasiness in his heart became more and more obvious, but had no choice but to harden his head and followed Deputy Zhu upstairs.
Regarding the reason why Duan Zhengxun had summoned her, she had thought about it a lot on the way here. In the end it came to mind, thought or was it Duan Qiping’s business? Qiping went to Weimo Lake, it looks like the Marshal and his wife should not know, and now back to Yanzhou and live in the Bamboo Garden, some things to ask Duan Yijie he may not say, this period of time he and Qiping has been living close, maybe Duan Zhenghun and his wife would like to know some of the situation through their own?
The mind is a bit chaotic, unknowingly has gone up the stairs, standing in front of the parlour door, heard a familiar clear voice from inside: ‘…… father’s ambition in the country’s livelihood, why can’t a daughter take this as an ideal? I’m an upright journalist, an open and honest citizen, using the news to save the country, using the news to replace the world, searching for the truth, not deceiving those who read it, and benefiting the country and the nation, such a new era, where both men and women are equal, why can’t my father approve of what my daughter is doing?’
Then Duan Zhengxun coldly hummed, ‘Why can’t I accept my father’s arrangement if I want to contribute to the country? University professors, teaching and educating people, how noble! Why do you have to be the enemy of the armed men with the barrel of a gun, one day sarcastic, the next day rebuke, the lady of the marshal’s house has been imprisoned a few times, wanted, you have a lot of face, is not it?’
‘News when the truth as the sinews, the law as the soul, the warlords head of the indiscriminate murder of innocents, the powers damage China’s sovereignty, upright newspaper people have the responsibility to question and accuse, daughter did wrong?’ The crisp voice showed no weakness and was righteous.
‘Strong words, bastard ……’ Duan Zhengxun slapped the table, followed by Mrs Lu’s bitter persuasion: ’You two masters say a few words well, okay? I haven’t seen you for a few years, and you’re just slapping the table and glaring when you see each other; Qiping, the marshal has had a lot of distractions lately, so don’t talk back to him ……’
Duan Qiping is here? So it’s really about her? Xu Liangchen was pondering, Adjutant Zhu gently knocked on the door of the parlour, the voice inside lowered, then Duan Zhengxun’s low voice came out, ‘Come in.’
Adjutant Zhu pushed open the door and stood upright to report, ‘Reporting to the Marshal, Miss Xu has arrived.’
Xu Liangchen raised her head slightly, her eyes quickly swept across the room, although she was a little surprised, her heart instantly relaxed, what she thought should be right.
Duan Zhengxun raised his head to look at Adjutant Zhu, who stood straight and had a dedicated line of sight, then looked at Xu Liangchen behind him, slightly jawing, ‘Good.’ Adjutant Zhu saluted and quietly retreated, closing the door.
Duan Zhengxun sat on the main seat in the middle of the parlour, although he was in civilian clothes, he could not hide his stern aura and the dignity that came from years of being in a high position. With his eyes burning at Xu Liangchen, Duan Zhengxun continued to smoke the cigar in his hand without making a sound.
Beside him was Mrs Lu in a dark-coloured cheongsam; when Xu Liangchen came in, she frowned slightly with a helpless and worried face, but in the blink of an eye, she was already wearing a dignified smile; Duan Qiping stood at the end of the sofa, frowning slightly and looking rather tired.
Associated with the commotion heard outside the door just now, Xu Liangchen affirmed his thoughts that Duan Zhengxun and his wife wanted to see him because of Qiping’s matter.
‘Marshal, madam, second miss.’ Pressing down her thoughts, Xu Liangchen greeted her with a smile, and Madam Lu smiled as she took her hand, ‘I invited you over just after returning to Yanzhou today, you’re tired from all the running around these days, aren’t you? I heard that you were also injured, are you all better now?’
Xu Liangchen smiled and thanked her, ‘Thank you madam for your concern, the injury is nothing. I don’t know what the marshal and madam are looking for Liang Chen for? It’s getting late, so I’m disturbing the Marshal and Madam’s rest.’
Duan Qiping’s concerned eyes kept watching her, Xu Liangchen gave a slight nod and Duan Qiping smiled faintly.
Although the words were gentle but straight to the point, Mrs Lu smiled and glanced at Duan Zhengxun somewhat unnaturally, Duan Zhengxun puffed out a few smoke rings and extinguished the cigar in his hand, took the teacup and looked at Mrs Lu without moving.
Husband did not make a sound, Mrs Lu had to take on the battlefield, see Duan Qiping handed a cup of water to Xu Liangchen, looked at the two a few eyes, did not answer Xu Liangchen’s question, gently patted her hand, sighed and laughed: ‘Let you see the ridicule, the two men a stubborn one stubborn, see each other is bound to be a pinpoint to quarrel a few times, all these years have not changed. ’
Not understanding what Mrs Lu meant when she said this, Xu Liangchen only laughed, Duan Qiping glanced at her father when she heard this, and suddenly laughed when she thought about it.
‘Still laughing, obviously already a famous and big reporter, still acting like a child, preferring to fight with your old man over words.’ Mrs Lu slanted a glance at Duan Qiping with anger and laughter, and then sighed quietly, ‘Alas, some years ago, the days were difficult, the old lady did not suffer a lot of pain and suffering, not easy to day a little better, but the body bones are not working, these days I and the marshal for this, actually do not know how to do it well.’
Duan Qiping’s complexion changed when he heard this, and he frowned tightly.
Thinking of the unexpected bond with Old Lady Duan when they first met, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but feel gloomy in his heart as well. Busy softly consoled, ‘The old man is kind and loving, as a junior, I pray that she will live a long and healthy life; the good thing is that the medical development is not the same as in the past, so we will be able to find an effective remedy.’ Although the comfort is somewhat vague, the words are very sincere, Mrs Lu nodded in relief.
‘The old lady has always said, people are old, on things outside the body are looking at the light, the only desire for affection, to see the younger generation peace and happiness have success, than what is good.’ Mrs Lu said in a manly voice, but Xu Liangchen felt strange. At this late hour, calling herself to come, just to gossip about her family? Or perhaps the search for himself had something to do with the old madam?
‘Liang Chen,’ Mrs Lu raised her head and stared into Xu Liang Chen’s eyes, ’Despite having only met once, the old lady can’t get enough of you, it’s rare to be so kind, there’s something …… Marshal and I would like to discuss with you, to hear your opinion. ’
Fruit really and Duan old lady related, Xu Liangchen busy took over the words, ‘Lady do not have to be polite, Marshal and lady have something, please feel free to command, can do Liangchen must try his best.’
Duan Zhengxun glanced at her with a gleam in his eye and suddenly spoke, ‘The marriage of the eldest is the old madam’s greatest wish. Since you said it so painfully, then the matter is settled. I also promise you that any other requests, as long as the Grand Marshal’s House can do it, you can feel free to raise them.’
What …… Boss’s marriage? What did this have to do with the few words he had just said? Xu Liangchen looked at Duan Zhengxun and his wife in disbelief, but his heart subconsciously sank.
‘It’s Yijie’s good fortune to be able to marry a talented and beautiful lady of the world like you.’ Mrs. Lu observed, busy smiling round: ‘Although everyone shouted what the marshal, Yijie after all, young and vigorous experience is not enough, you are a talented woman who stayed in the ocean, knowledgeable, in the future it is a family, more to point out to him ……’
Xu Liangchen such as a thunderclap as if awakening from a dream, greatly Shocked, tonight Duan Zhengxun couple called himself to, turned a big circle, talking about is actually and Duan Yijie’s marriage?
Chapter 52: The Old Master Wants to Dig a Pit
Before being pulled by Duan Yijie to visit Old Lady Duan in the Marshal’s Mansion, pretending to be his fiancée, and also hearing the side conversations of Lady Lu, Wu Wenxian, and the others, Xu Liangchen wasn’t all that oblivious to the consequences of the scandal.
However, with the cold-faced young man no longer pressed, after leaving the Marshal’s residence, in addition to joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work, her life basically unaffected, so Xu Liangchen ostrich ignored the seriousness of the problem, get over it thinking that the whole thing is just a Duan Yijie’s impulsive nonsense ideas, with the passage of time will slowly fade away.
While the aftermath of the Weimo Lake kidnapping case is still fresh and the Japanese are still moving around, and the negotiations for the five-country bank loan are about to begin, she is just glad to be able to do her part for the people of the country, when Duan Zhengxun and his wife suddenly propose a marriage.
Moreover, the couple sang one red face and one black face, leaving absolutely no room for refusal.
Previously, Duan Zhengxun and Mrs Lu had not revealed a single word about this matter, and Duan Qiping had not expected that her father and mother had invited Xu Liangchen tonight to forcefully persuade her to marry her elder brother, so she couldn’t help but stare at Xu Liangchen speechless.
Eyes swept through a trace of shocked panic, Xu Liangchen pressed down the rapid heartbeat, forced himself to calm down, raised his eyes to look at Mrs Lu, some unnatural faint smile: ‘Lady jokes, the big young man is the military state dignitary, young and promising, Liangchen is just an orphan girl, read a few more sentences of foreign languages, the door is not the right household, it is really not good to be matched with a young marshal. ’
Slightly raised eyebrows looked at the expression of the solemn Duan Zhengxun a glance, Xu Liangchen heart a cross, since their words have been exported, simply continue to finish: ‘Thank you Marshal, Madam’s green eyes, Liangchen self-knowledge of the status of the real do not dare to climb high. There are countless beauties in the Ten Mile Ocean Park, and the government will definitely choose the young lady who is as good as they want.’
Although it is polite words, after all, is not hesitate to refuse, to the Marshal House, this is a very disgraceful thing, the high position of power never allow the refusal of DuanZhengXun will how to react, XuLiangChen heart no bottom.
After all, it is suddenly heard about their own lifelong news, she looked shocked, flustered and overwhelmed, Duan Zhengxun eyes sternly see clearly, in this case, the young girl insisted on a calm and dignified, the words are also said to be generous and sensible, the Duan Zhengxun heart can not help but secretly praised a: good temperament, good sense of courage!
Eyes narrowed eyes gleaming straight at the past, just with Xu Liangchen’s line of sight convergence, the majesty of his look between the inexplicable Xu Liangchen breathing stagnation, but insisted that did not retreat.
The smile on the side of Mrs Lu’s face was a bit awkward.
Leaving aside how outstanding her son was, just the fact that the marshal of the military government of the sixteen southern provinces and the Lady of the True Seal personally proposed marriage, no matter what the status of the family and the woman, it is not a small honour, this Miss Xu is really an anomaly, pretending to be stupid and pretending to be a fool, always resisting.
Is marrying into the Marshal’s mansion that bad for her?
Duan Qiping watched from the sidelines as the three people fought back and forth, with somewhat mixed feelings.
Xu Liangchen intelligent and generous, gentle temperament, and big brother, indeed is a match made in heaven; but on the other hand, she is not a little bit of big brother’s heart, not to mention love, her father could not wait to lean on the force to force the marriage, even if the marriage is accomplished, I do not know whether it is a good match or a bad fate?
Xu Liangchen refused politely, but directly, well in Mrs Lu is used to the world of flexible eyebrows, although the heart is a little unimpressed, the face of the smile remains unchanged: ‘family does not talk about two families, Liangchen how to be polite with me up? Your marriage was said by Yi Jie himself before, the newspapers are still buzzing about it, that night I had also said to you, when the old lady’s body gets better, we’ll get the business done.’
Worthy of being the Marshal’s House of the inner head, the words said intimate and gentle but implicit bones — at first your matter is the boss personally said, and also made a fuss in the newspaper; engagement and so on recognition of you as a daughter-in-law words are not not mentioned, then how not straight to say no?
At that time, the situation was forced, how could I make my own decisions? Xu Liangchen frowned slightly in annoyance.
Mrs Lu smiled, half-truthfully and half-falsely then said, ‘Why, Liang Chen is blaming me and the Marshal for delaying for so long?’
Looking at Xu Liangchen with a smile, Madame Lu sighed to ease the atmosphere, ‘On one hand, I wanted to allow you to have more contact for a few more days; on the other hand, recently, the country’s affairs and family affairs have been conflicting, and it’s hard for them to be free when they’re committed to their family’s country, so Liangchen is more sympathetic. You grew up with Mayor Sun, so you must be able to understand this. Today, the marshal met with Mayor Sun, he said that the marriage is up to you, if you have any requests, you may as well speak out, but if we can do it, the marshal and I will agree to it.’
Mrs Lu’s words made Xu Liangchen’s heart sink straight down.
He refused, but it is difficult to be Mrs Lu half-true and half-false even with the fight, national affairs and family affairs, and even the cousin has been put out. As long as the promise to marry, conditions despite mention — Ming Li is tolerance, relative, and how is not a reminder and warning? Marshal House identified the marriage, how can it be refused ……
Xu Liangchen the more he thought, the more he felt a headache, the heart of Duan Yijie hate to gnash his teeth, the cold-faced youngest is also too much, even directly moved out of the Duan Zhenghun couple to force the marriage. It seems that there is no other way but to make the causes and consequences of the scandal clear and understandable, so that the Marshal couple know that their son is not really in love with himself, but only a stopgap measure to comfort the old man.
This is what you forced me to do, Xu Liangchen thought darkly.
‘Marshal, madam, I’m sorry, this matter …… is not like what the two of you think, in fact, the great young man has no love for me ……, when that scandal, it was just a piece of filial piety from the great young man …… ‘Xu Liangchen smiled rather helplessly and told the matter.
Looking at the unmoved Duan Zhengxun, the corners of her lips still a shadow of a smile but her willow brows slightly knitted Lady Lu, she slightly relieved and continued to sincerely apologise: ‘’It’s all my fault for not making things clear earlier, this matter is purely a misunderstanding, I’m sorry for giving the marshal and the lady some trouble. This matter Liangchen did not mean to do, please forgive the Marshal and Madam.’
Xu Liangchen let out a long breath in his heart, this time, Duan Zhengxun and his wife should have understood that they were not being pretentious, they were not putting on a show of wanting to refuse, the so-called marriage was just a nonsensical idea of the cold-faced great young man.
Mrs Lu glanced at her husband and looked back at Xu Liangchen in a slightly contemplative manner. The old man would come up with this idea, it is not impossible; but in the evening the Marshal specially called his son here and asked about the two of them, Yi Jie’s attitude was clear, but he recognised this second young lady, at that time he was present, he would never be mistaken.
Could it be that this second young lady deliberately made up this passage in order to refuse marriage? It doesn’t seem like it. Is it possible that this is how they actually know each other? …… Just as he was thinking, he heard Duan Zhengxun open his mouth in a deep voice: ‘I have a few words to ask you, girl you tell me the truth.’ His eyes burned as he stared at Xu Liangchen.
That look made Duan Qiping, who hadn’t said anything, feel a stirring in her heart, looking at Xu Liangchen, who had raised her head with some concern and some sympathy, the old man is going to dig a hole again, God forbid, future sister-in-law, you beg for your own blessings.
‘Grand Marshal please speak.’ The sharp aura in Duan Zhengxun’s eyes made Xu Liangchen’s breath hitched, and she couldn’t help but feel a little timid, but thinking that it was about her whole life, and that she must fight for it, she calmed down a little, and raised her head in a big way.
Duan Zhenghun stared straight at her, silent for a long time before asking, ‘You think the boss is ugly and can’t look at him?’
What kind of question was this? Xu Liangchen blinked in confusion.
Although Duan Yijie is cold-faced, he has a straight posture and handsome appearance, and his temperament is extraordinary. When Yanzhou high society has ‘three gentlemen’ said, this young man ranked first, where will ‘ugly look at the eyes’?
I don’t love, doesn’t mean that people’s parents are not good ah, not to mention his old man mother are in, where do I dare to say bad things about the cut off? Xu Liangchen shook his head in some confusion, ‘You’re joking, Marshal.’
Looking at Mrs Lu’s expectant eyes, Xu Liangchen had to force himself to add, ‘…… Da Shao is a famously beautiful man in Yanzhou.’
Chapter 53: Is It Irreparable
Lady Lu smiled at her words, and Duan Zhengxun slanted a glance at Lady Lu and nodded as well, then asked, ‘So the Boss is a lugubrious and stupid thing?’
Xu Liangchen was stunned by the question again, what did this marshal mean? Why does he always ask such obvious questions of right and wrong? Unsure, he still shook his head honestly.
The reason why Duan Yijie is known as the marshal, on the one hand, because of the handsome appearance, behaviour dashing and suave, very ‘handsome’; most of all, it is because he is only twenty years old, is the command of 100,000 soldiers of the generals head, high power, galloped on the sands of the far-reaching fame. How is this kind of talent a dull person?
Nodding again, Duan Zhenghun nodded his head in satisfaction, then asked, ‘Is he not of a strange temperament and not easy to get along with?’
Xu Liangchen was already a little confused, what exactly was this marshal trying to say? Although Duan Yijie is cold, his heart is not evil, and his temperament is not weird, but he is a bit overbearing and strong, as long as he doesn’t go crazy, he is still quite reasonable and not difficult to get along with.
‘He hits women?’ Duan Zhengxun slanted Xu Liangchen a glance and continued to ask questions, Xu Liangchen felt his brain was not enough, what kind of thinking is this one, this kind of question can also be asked?
Although Duan Yijie is respectful of women, he is quite respectful, and of course, he has never seen him move his hands …… more than not, Xu Liangchen suddenly thought that he was very gentle to that Miss Geng ……
“So you neither think the boss is ugly, nor do you think he’s obtuse, and you’re quite reasonable and good to get along with?’ Duan Zhengxun concluded, adding in passing, ‘It’s a rule in the Duan family that men don’t beat their wives.
Xu Liangchen nodded his head half confused and half bewildered, so what?
Duan Zhengxun’s sword brows frowned, staring at Xu Liangchen somewhat sternly, suddenly said: ‘’Girl, I say how do you twist and turn so many ideas? A man who is talented and capable, who isn’t difficult to get along with, and who doesn’t beat his wife, what more do you want? All you’re saying is that you don’t want to live a good life with the boss, right? A good girl, taught badly by the foreign books.’ Said, slanting a glance at Duan Qiping in passing, you are also an example!
Xu Liangchen was stunned, how did this marshal talk like this? What kind of logic is this? As long as a man has talent and looks, is not difficult to get along with and does not beat his wife, he is a good man to marry? She was busy thinking, if this is the condition, then wouldn’t Jiang Jingwu be a more suitable husband than Cold Face?
At least respect the feelings of the person in charge, right? How can you be a husband and wife if you don’t like each other and don’t love each other? These words, however, could not be said outright, Xu Liangchen barely managed to squeeze out a smile, and forcefully defended with composure, ‘Marshal, since Liangchen knows a few words, I think that a marriage that does not presuppose love is really irresponsible, I do not have any love for the great young man, I ask for your forgiveness, Marshal.’
‘Finished? Is that the reason?’ Duan Zhengxun clasped his hands in front of his chest, his eyes gleaming as he stared straight at Xu Liangchen, ‘You people who read foreign books, you just let those few words coax you! What love is paramount, marriage autonomy, dreaming every day, what kind of man can be trusted for life, do you understand?’
Duan Zhenghun straightened up and said: ‘To tell you the truth, the boss still looks at you! This guy is flexible in everything else, but only in marrying a wife; and my mother also recognised you, since they all said yes, I as a father as a son had to make a decision, today you have to agree to agree, not agree to agree to agree!’
Looking at Xu Liangchen whose face instantly paled and looked up in shock, Duan Zhengxun frowned and looked out of the dark window, the sky was overcast, only one or two cold stars were lightless, he said in a deep voice: ‘You’ve been in the Foreign Ministry, you should also understand that recently, there are Japanese wolves eyeing outside, and tsunami floods inside, it can be described as internal and external difficulties, the Boss does need a good domestic helper, girl, your marriage with the Boss It’s not just between the two of you! Think it over, tell me what you want in the next few days!’
Looking at the shocked and dazed Xu Liangchen, Duan Qiping was a bit intolerant, and couldn’t help but speak out, ‘Father, this matter ……’
The words didn’t fall, Duan Zhengxun glared across, and the words from Duan Qiping’s mouth had to be silenced. Since childhood, the rules of the family, elders speak, juniors are not allowed to interrupt, Duan Zhengxun customary accumulation of power so that the famous reporter also had to close his mouth for a moment.
Gulping, Xu Liangchen forced himself to calm down and said with a somewhat trembling voice: ‘Marshal, where can marriage be forced? I’ve never coveted or loved each other for the youngest, with this kind of tactic, isn’t the Marshal afraid of spreading the word and spoiling the Marshal’s reputation?!’
Duan Zhengxun frowned at his words and stared at Xu Liangchen, ‘This girl of yours is really stubborn! How many blind marriages have taken place since ancient times, but they still respect each other as if they were guests and raise their eyebrows? Being the young lady of my Marshal’s House is so condescending to you? Say no more, the matter is settled.’
The old man was somewhat Xu Liangchen annoyed, leading soldiers to war never say one is one say two is two, entanglement is really not Duan Zhengxun that cup of tea: ‘What the reputation of the Marshal’s House, I don’t care, what are you nervous about? Sun Menglin how to teach you such a stubborn girl! Second girl, take her to the boss, have grievances to him!’ Directly shaking her hand to drive her away.
Mrs Lu moved her lips, her husband gave a direct order, her future daughter-in-law must be resentful and aggrieved in her heart, she wanted to comfort her with a few words, but when she saw Xu Liangchen’s heart and mind shaken with indignation and sadness, she couldn’t help but secretly sigh. How many celebrities and beauties, son can not see, only like this stubborn girl, he caused trouble or their own clean up it, maybe the two do not have overnight hatred, the two talk about it.
So, also to the duan qi ping gave a wink, duan qi ping helpless, had to pull up still want to argue Xu Liang Chen, father is the gun barrel of the rough, unreasonable stubborn, if you want to change this, can only start from the big brother, Liang Chen and the old man strong fight, there is no benefit.
Duan Qiping was pulled out of the parlour, Xu Liangchen is still distracted by some confusion, their own marriage and the future is so decided?
When she walked downstairs, the slightly damp night breeze blew over her, and she suddenly came back to her senses, have things already been irreparable?
Chapter 54 Duan Yijie, you’re shameless!
‘Liang Chen, you want to open up …… My father is a rough man who grabs the barrel of a gun, that’s the kind of temper, there are words you might as well talk to my big brother. Looking at her bewildered and disoriented, Duan Qiping softly comforted: ‘In fact …… my big brother is just from childhood in the military, cold mouth and cold face used to, nature is not bad is not difficult to speak, you should be able to talk together …… ‘
The words are somewhat pale, but Qiping’s concern is obvious, Xu Liangchen raised his eyebrows and glanced at her, hooked the corner of his lips to reveal a fleeting faint smile, did not speak.
Her heart was in turmoil, a few words from Duan Zhenghun and her fate was bound to this eight-foot-high marshal’s mansion from then on? There is resentment, there is unwillingness, there is helplessness, there is loss …… indescribable complex flavour, absentmindedly followed Duan Qiping walked through the moon gate and the long corridor, momentarily could not figure out where he should go from here.
Duan Qiping quietly looked at her and sighed quietly, how can others help in such a matter?
Asking where Duan Yijie was going, Duan Qiping took Xu Liangchen into the West Garden.
Shaking her hand to indicate that Luo Hongyi didn’t need to be informed, Duan Qiping pulled Xu Liangchen directly into the room. In the study, the lights are on, behind the curtains, Duan Yijie’s upright figure is reflected, his hand on the forehead, pacing back and forth with varying degrees of urgency, as if there is something extremely troublesome.
Duan Qiping glanced at Xu Liangchen, walked to the study door, raised his hand and knocked on the door, Duan Yijie’s low voice came out: ‘Who? What is it?’
‘Big brother, it’s me.’ Duan Qiping replied in a low voice.
There was a moment of silence, then footsteps sounded the door was opened and Duan Yijie appeared in the doorway, ‘Qiping, how did it go with father? …… ‘Seeing Xu Liangchen, he was a little surprised, and the latter words were not asked again, turning to Xu Liangchen, ’You’re here? Please come in.
Is it strange that I’m here? Your old man is forcing a marriage, would you not know? Xu Liangchen gave him a hateful look, clearly the culprit is you, why do you need to be sympathetic?
Duan Qiping observed the two men’s expressions in her eyes, knowing that there must be a lot of fussing, she gave a wink to Duan Yijie and said with a smile, ‘My father asked me to bring Liangchen to you, so you guys can talk about it, I’m still a little bit busy, I’ll be back in a while.’
Looking at Xu Liangchen’s sunken face, the gesture in Duan Qiping’s eyes and the meaning of his words, Duan Yijie instantly understood where Xu Liangchen was coming from. Nodding his head, Duan Qiping and Xu Liangchen nodded their heads and hurriedly left. No matter what, these two people were the main protagonists of the marriage, and it was only when they talked that the problem could be solved.
When he walked to the courtyard, he saw Luo Hongyi standing in front of the door and whispered a few instructions in passing. After sending Duan Qiping away, Luo Hongyi looked inside the house, somewhat curious and somewhat enlightened.
Tonight because to see Duan Zhengxun, so Xu Liangchen wore a moonlight white slightly pink cheongsam, colour and elegant style simple, but appears to be a slender body, long hair hanging down the back of the shoulder, lining the neck delicate and slender, skin like jade, eyes like a painting like a picture of the Jiangnan spring scenery like bright.
‘Come in and sit.’ Duan Yijie greeted with a faint smile.
Xu Liangchen raised her eyebrows, gave him an expressionless look, and said in a voice without the slightest emotion, ‘Duan Yijie, since you promised me a year, why are you trying to force things? Is your promise so worthless? Please explain clearly with the Marshal and Madam, this is a misunderstanding.’
Duan Yijie was slightly stunned at the words, the hooked up corners of his lips stalled, and his eyes were like the sea as he looked at her. What, did father propose a marriage? A hint of joy quietly spread out from the bottom of his heart, and an imperceptible tenderness increased in his gaze as he looked at Xu Liangchen. But Xu Liangchen’s words made his heart instantly fall down, a touch of what seemed like injustice and sadness gradually rose, was he even so loathed by her?
The upright man stood there, his fingers interlocked and loosened and held, because of the force, the back of the palm hidden veins exposed, his eyes looked to himself, Xu Liangchen felt that the bottom of the deep pool flashed a convergence of the vicissitudes and sadness, like a person on foot through the thousands of miles of the Gobi Desert, stood on the side of the pool of water that can not be drank in the pain, turned back to look at the road of the time of the moment.
The flash of longing and sadness in it suddenly made Xu Liangchen feel a little bit of heartache, and her eyes gave a lurch that she must have misread it.
‘I’m sorry, because **** Jiankang’s condition never improved, father had no choice but to come up with this plan.’ Duan Yijie other emotions flashed away, see Xu Liangchen sat down, his tense emotions seem to relax a little: ‘In the evening, my father looked for me, but chatted a few words, and did not explicitly say the marriage …… ’I can not imagine that my father raised the proffer in the evening.
It is not an explanation that does not make sense, Xu Liangchen for some reason but feel anger in her heart, she cold voice: ‘Yanzhou celebrities countless, you big young to find who is not to find, why must I?’
These people have a purpose for everything they do, forcing a marriage is just for the sake of happiness, the inexplicable frustration in her heart put Xu Liangchen in a very depressed mood. No longer able to sit down, she stood up with some annoyance, ‘We don’t have anything to talk about, the matter was caused by you, just ask Da Shao to set things right, I’ll leave first.’
‘Liang Chen,’ Before she took a step, her wrist was already pulled by Duan Yijie, ’Wait.’
‘What for? Let go!’ Xu Liangchen shamefully drew back her hand with force, glared fiercely at Duan Yijie, and turned around to leave.
The stubborn girl was really pissed off, Duan Yijie sighed somewhat helplessly, catching up and clasping Xu Liangchen in his arms from behind, ‘Liangchen, we should talk.’
Being wrapped in his arms, Xu Liangchen’s breathing stalled, back to God with all her strength to struggle, Duan Yijie arms like iron not move, let her fist kick.
Xu Liangchen only feel tonight in the heart of the aggression and anger instant outbreak, kicking and hitting is not hate, open mouth bite on his hand, Duan Yijie ate pain, but dead hold her not to let go.
Seeing her tossing their gas atmosphere still struggling, Duan Yijie heart a cross, under the force, the sky and earth, Xu Liangchen was reversed into his arms, Xu Liangchen red face angrily scolded: ‘Duan Yijie, you do not have a face! What kind of skill is it for a big man to take by force! ……’
to her agitation to make the mood of the heart a little disturbed up Duan Yijie, looking at her black eyes with anger, do not think, head a low, lips will be towards the source of the sound cover up.
Chapter 55 He didn’t want to miss
Xu Liangchen’s breath stuttered, wide open black eyes shocked to look at him, the two were too close, only to see in front of the eyes of the pair of black eyes in a faction of deep bottomless dark current surging.
Struggle becomes powerless, in an instant she only felt that her breathing is also difficult to maintain, the shock of lack of oxygen makes her retrieve her lost thoughts, such as a drowning person’s hands and feet to beat the water, hard to slap Duan Yijie’s solid chest, her mouth issued a thin and shameful protest.
Her defiant resistance made Duan Yijie’s sword frown tightly, and with one hand, he clipped Xu Liangchen’s hand that was slapping randomly, and clasped her tightly to his chest, entangling her for a long time before letting go of her lips and teeth. Xu Liangchen has been kissed to the hands and feet soft and weak, can only be embraced by him gasping for breath.
Duan Yijie pressed against her forehead and asked with heavy breathing, ‘’Marrying me and marrying into the Marshal’s House makes you so resistant? Do you really hate me this much? Liang Chen, ask your heart, why not be fair and give me a chance?’
‘Duan Yijie, you’re going too far! …… We don’t love each other, why should we be like this? …… ‘Xu Liangchen broke away from his embrace, reached out to hold the wall, angrily rubbing the swollen red lips, deer-like dark bright eyes vaguely flooded with water, full of drops of hazel like autumn water, straight into the heart of Duan Yijie.
Duan Yijie only felt his throat tighten, his heart suddenly soft.
‘Liang Chen, you do not rush, or we can talk to my father again ……’ Duan Yijie consciously said these two words as pale and difficult. In the evening in front of his father, he did not hide his affection and admiration for Xu Liangchen in the slightest, speaking of his father’s forced marriage he has absolute responsibility, also counted as one of the pushers behind the scenes.
Duan Yijie knew in his heart that he did not want to miss this intelligent and gentle woman.
Xu Liangchen shook her head as she backed away, her mind in turmoil, the kiss made it even more impossible for her to believe that Duan Yijie would let go of her: it was clearly agreed that it would be for a year, how did it suddenly turn into the current situation? He was always looking for opportunities to take advantage of himself, would such a man let her go because of his own demands?
Exit the study door, Xu Liangchen turned to go, Duan Yijie look at her emotional, avoiding himself, not a big blow, thin lips pursed but did not dare to stay, quietly waved his hand and called Luo Hongwen, instructed him to send Xu Liangchen back, he stood at the door of the West Garden looking at the black canopy dazed, a rare look of gloom.
Sun Menglin waited in front of the Marshal’s Mansion, see Xu Liangchen came out in a hurry, busy get out of the car to meet up, Xu Liangchen low shouted ‘cousin’ no longer speak, got into the car.
Luo Hongwen chased out, and Sun Menglin silent greeting, Sun Menglin nodded, greeted the driver to start, the car turned around and drove out of the street.
Looking at Xu Liangchen’s demeanour, Sun Menglin also can not help but secretly sighed, although he did not want to intervene in the second sister’s life matter, but he also some can not figure out, the Marshal’s House mansion Huadi, Duan Yijie young and talented, why is the second sister just do not agree to it?
Is it really for Jiang Jingwu?
Sun Menglin’s concerned eyes, let Xu Liangchen remembered what he said when he came, and then understood that his cousin was talking about his own marriage, and could not help but sigh in his heart, turned his head and opened the window of the car a little.
The car drove past the riverside, the night wind blew, and the unique fishy smell of the river wafted in the warm breath, slowly her troubled mind gradually sank down, Xu Liangchen whispered, ‘Cousin, things …… you know, right?’
Sun Menglin looked deeply at her, nodded silently, and after a while Fang said warmly, ‘Marrying into the Marshal’s House is something that countless women have been begging for, and the reasons for this are self-evident. But there is no free lunch in the world, to have that kind of honour, one is bound to pay the same amount of hard work. Your lifelong affairs, cousin said, do not interfere, the second sister do not have to consider other, according to their own heart to do it. After all, marriage, husband and wife, is really like drinking water, only when you are in it will you know its warmth and coldness.’
Xu Liangchen was stunned, looked at his cousin did not make a sound, Sun Menglin will also be silent, the two no longer say anything, the window at some point in the drizzle, the driver turned on the wipers, the monotonous ‘clattering’ sound resounded in the dark night.
Xu Liangchen almost sleepless night, a moment to think of their own life, a moment to think of the Marshal House will not let go of their own, a moment to think of Duan Yijie actually reneged on his words really hateful, a moment to think of Sun Menglin’s analogy of the cold and warmth of self-awareness, and more to think of if they are tough to refuse to get married, the Marshal House will be taken by means of the impact on the Sun and Liu two families, to think of the Jiang Jingwu the day of the question of ice cream, and so on. …… tossed and turned, listening to the rain outside the window, thoughts of a hundred turns can not be solved.
Until the early morning dawn, only tired to sleep over. I don’t know how long I slept, but I was suddenly woken up by the phone ringing, Xu Liangchen opened his sore eyes, looked back at the sky behind the curtains, picked up the microphone from the bedside table, and said in a low voice, ‘Hello?’
‘Catherine, it’s me,’ David’s gentle voice came from the microphone, ’I have an appointment at noon today with Miki from the Japanese Legation, you remember, right? Do you want me to pick you up?’ Last night, talking about going to meet the Japanese, Davey made a request that he go too, but of course, could not sit together.
Thinking that they were both news practitioners, naturally sensitive and curious about such things, besides, Xu Liangchen felt that there was nothing to hide from David, not to mention that Duan Yijie had also proposed at that time to let Duan Qiping accompany himself to go with him, what’s not to like about a person who is accompanying two people? So he agreed.
Originally, I wanted to do what I could for the country and for the people, but last night, Xu Liangchen suddenly came out of the blue, and only then did he remember that he had forgotten about the appointment.
Do you still want to go? In her heart, she was a little bit backed up.
Marshal House forced marriage, their own days will be very bad, identity is also more and more complex up, if again by the Japanese found what took the opportunity to entangle, make trouble is more than gossip to be terrible.
But …… not go? This is the agreed thing, involving may be micro Mor Lake kidnapping case Japanese intentions, is the delicate situation of the southern military government, and even the people in the disaster area. Even if it is a big private matter, compared to the national life, it is insignificant. Because of the private and waste public, not she Xu Liangchen can feel comfortable to do out of the thing.
Thinking about it, Xu Liangchen silently sighed in her heart and replied, ‘I remember, don’t bother coming to pick me up, there’s another peer to go to – a friend of mine.’ Afraid that David would misunderstand, Xu Liangchen added one last sentence.
David didn’t care, agreed, made an appointment to meet at the American Clubhouse, and hung up the phone.
Just put down the microphone, the phone rang ……
Chapter 56 The Japanese Mind
The one who called, was Duan Qiping.
Last night, Xu Liangchen rushed out of the Marshal’s Mansion with an agitated look and an unsettled face, of course she knew about it. So she couldn’t guess whether Xu Liangchen would cancel today’s appointment.
Hearing her carefully ask about the appointment with the Japanese, Xu Liangchen simply made a reply, Duan Qiping hesitated for a moment after hearing some surprises, and softly asked, ‘Liangchen, are you …… all right?’
Last night, she saw her father forcing her to get married, Xu Liangchen was shocked, but she didn’t think that today’s public affairs she didn’t use her anger to cancel or leave her hands off the matter, and this clear-cut public and private mind made Duan Qiping secretly admire her.
Understanding the meaning of her question, Xu Liangchen faintly replied, ‘I’m fine.’ But how could he be fine? Duan Qiping couldn’t be bothered to ask again, so she said she would come to pick her up and quickly hung up the phone.
Duan Qiping’s car arrived in front of the Sun Mansion on time.
Xu Liangchen got up, her face was very tired because of last night’s poor rest, and thinking about her image in front of the Easterners, she put on light make-up.
Seeing that she was not as plain as usual, Duan Qiping couldn’t help but look at her twice, and praised her in his heart as a rare beauty. Xu Liangchen’s face looks like hibiscus, willow eyebrows like the moon, elegant in a kind of charming and bright, standing in front of the door after the rain in front of the background of the flowers and trees, such as a lotus plant on the lake, pavilion like a picture.
On the car, the two greeted, said about the arrangement of the appointment, who did not mention last night’s incident.
The car travelled through the downtown area and turned into Elizabeth Road with only four narrow lanes. The sky had already cleared, and through the densely shaded French sycamores on both sides of the road, the sunlight spilled down from between the palm-shaped leaves, and halfway down it turned into a ground of cicadas.
Across the road from this dense shade and moroseness, across the road was the American Clubhouse, famous in Yanzhou.
American businessmen opened the China Business Company in Shili Yangchang, which was one of the largest real estate companies in Yanzhou, in addition to investing in the construction of ordinary residences, they also built many high-class residences and garden villas, the largest of which was built by Taipan Wilson to be the most luxurious gathering place for Americans in Yanzhou, commonly known as the American Clubhouse, where most of the people who came and went were foreigners.
The reason why David advised Xu Liangchen to choose this place is because this is the world of the Americans, the Japanese have evil intentions, it is better to stay away from their sphere of influence.
After entering the gate, the car stopped in front of the clubhouse, Xu Liangchen and Duan Qiping got out of the car together. Lifting his eyes, he saw a wide lawn that gave him an open view, lush greenery and colourful flowers. In the middle of the lawn was a dignified building, imposing and magnificent, like a royal palace. Well-proportioned and neat columns and stones, long and narrow balconies, building materials are almost all marble, Ionic colonnade at the entrance, the vault at the top of the hall, the staircase stone steps, handrails and balustrades are all marble, so this mansion located in the Elizabeth Road No. 1 is also known as the ‘marble house’.
Xu Liangchen asked the location of the Japanese Embassy’s visitor, and walked over with Duan Qiping.
A man with a neat appearance and a shaved face with Japanese features stood up, very warmly praising the beauty of Miss Catherine and her assistant, Miss Shao, thanking her for agreeing to a meeting between the two sides, and introducing himself as Miki, the first assistant to the military attaché. He grinned, revealing a full row of large gold teeth that shone brightly.
Miki, with the inherent Japanese rotundity and a stature that only came up to just below Xu Liangchen’s ears, was considered tall among his compatriots and spoke a broken English.
Xu Liangchen and Duan Qiping took their seats with smiles on their faces, and Miki immediately called for a waiter to bring a large array of things to entertain the two beauties, including coffee, brandy, fish fillets and grapes. Xu Liangchen and Duan Qiping looked at each other in disbelief, such a combination of food items was really unorthodox, and completely unsuitable for the midday hours.
To their further surprise, Miki’s conversation was worthless, as worthless as the snacks and drinks he called for.
In addition to introducing some Japanese customs, asking about Yanshou’s folklore, and the two of them, Miki’s words had no substance, and even when Xu Liangchen asked about the purpose of the meeting, he was vague, except that Miss Catherine of the National Geographic was an excellent writer, and that she wanted to go out with her, etc. Duan Qiping’s presence seemed to make the two of them feel that the meeting was a good one.
Duan Qiping’s presence seemed to make him a bit unhappy or embarrassed, and he hinted to Xu Liangchen several times. Seeing this, Duan Qiping and Xu Liangchen looked at each other, pretending not to know and continued to sit and talk.
After a long time, just as Xu Liangchen really didn’t want to continue to stay with him and was about to get up to say goodbye, Miki reached into his coat pocket. David, who was at the table next to him, changed his complexion greatly, and was busy straightening up to get ready, thinking that if Miki drew his gun, he himself would have to fight for his life to cover Catherine unharmed.
Unexpectedly, Miki quickly took his hand out, and then politely smiled and asked Xu Liangchen about the remuneration he received for the National Geographic Magazine. Xu Liangchen smiled faintly, not wanting to answer, ‘’May I ask if there’s anything else, sir? I’m sorry, I still have some chores to do, I’m sorry to leave in such a hurry, please forgive me, Mr Miki.’
Miki revealed his large gold teeth and looked at Xu Liangchen with a smile, then asked, ‘Is Miss Catherine busy with her work at the magazine? Recently, the chief China correspondent of our country’s NHK had other important matters and had to return home, and the embassy would like to have a famous reporter with rich experience in China to take up this position. It’s best to have studied in Europe and the United States, be capable and experienced.’
He took a sip of his coffee, and when he saw Xu Liangchen paying attention and listening quietly, he thought there was a chance, so he continued, ‘This position is under the dual leadership of NHK and the legation, and there are no secrets to the work. We are responsible for providing a pile of villas in the Yenzhou Concession as housing, with daily expenses and uncapped salaries for assistants. If Miss Catherine has any recommendations for talent in this area, I would be most grateful.’
‘I’m sorry, I’ve only been back from the US for two or three months, and I’m not familiar with my counterparts in the journalism world, or I can ask for Mr Miki, and if anyone is interested, I’ll give you a call.’ Xu Liangchen felt strange, why did Miki suddenly make such a request? Wouldn’t it be better to talk to David about this kind of thing? Furthermore, couldn’t NHK hire the right person and wanted Miki to spin his wheels?
As he was thinking about it, he saw Miki surveying himself with slanted eyes under his thick eyelids, a half amused, half curious look on his face.
Chapter 57
‘My minister hopes,’ he whispered with a smile, ‘that Miss Catherine will be interested in this position.’
Xu Liangchen was stunned at his words; she could not have imagined that the Japanese had made such an intention. Duan Qiping deliberately interjected from the sidelines with an innocent expression, seemingly interested in asking about the salary of this position.
Miki slowly spoke out a figure, and this time, even Duan Qiping could not help but be shocked. According to the high salary offered by the Japanese, at the end of the five-year term of this position, he could easily earn more than 150,000 US dollars, which was a ‘chance to get rich quick’.
Duan Qiping recalled his peers said, the Japanese in the Far East and the United States spend huge sums of money, dedicated to bribery rumours, could not help but look at Xu Liangchen.
Xu Liangchen looked puzzled, she had also heard David say that the Japanese had found a reporter of the Hapag-Lloyd News Agency and openly asked the other party’s average income. Then said that if the reporter was willing to make a note promising to publish only articles in favour of the Japanese state during his stay in China, he would be able to finance him with a sum of money. The amount, in terms of his salary, was more than he could ever earn in a lifetime simply as a journalist.
The Japanese ambition for China was opened by money. Xu Liangchen thought secretly that their attempts to influence journalists, especially foreign correspondents in China, with money were clumsy but not unexpected. For as far as he knew, the Japanese press was counted among the most corrupt in the world. The Japanese took it for granted that since domestic journalists were happy to make up for their meagre salaries by taking dirty money, journalists in other countries would not be unethical either.
This is really a small man’s heart to measure the gentleman’s heart, Xu Liangchen slightly hooked his lips, this Miki will be the Japanese Embassy in China’s ‘cowman’. A famous American reporter once said, you know, in Japan, a shameless man can always stand out – he will have ‘success’.
‘Mr Miki, I’m just a contributing writer for National Geographic, how can I hold such a high position as chief China correspondent for NHK in your country? You’re flattering me.’ Xu Liangchen said indifferently.
‘Why do you need to be polite, Miss Catherine? For this Weimo Lake interview, I heard that you were the one who caught the eye of the Southern Army’s Duan Legion Commander.’ Miki laughed cheekily, ‘Besides, Miss Catherine is as beautiful as a flower, and a talented woman from Rumi, who could not be impressed by such a beautiful person like you?’
Xu Liangchen’s willow brows had slightly furrowed, and she did not move to look at Miki as she prepared to get up and take her leave.
Sensing her intentions, Miki suddenly placed his hand on the tabletop and said in a low voice, ‘Miss Catherine, please accept this,’ he said, ‘This is a small token of appreciation from my country to yours, and no matter what, I hope Miss Catherine treats what my country has done in a friendly manner.’
Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, and only then did he realise that Miki’s outstretched hand was actually a thick pile of banknotes, which looked like they should be yen.
At this time of the year, ten yen roughly exchange five dollars, the Japanese this time down is the capital is really quite a lot of it, their intention is to pull themselves together, for them to speak, or other?
Xu Liangchen tried to control, she really wanted to take the pile of money from the hands of the East China devils in front of her, and then ruthlessly threw it into the fat face of Miki. A man who would betray his homeland for money, what did he see all Chinese people as?
‘Mr Miki, please respect yourself.’ Xu Liangchen said coldly.
‘It doesn’t matter,’ the smile on Miki’s face lurched, then said, ’This is just part of it, Miss Catherine doesn’t have to be polite.’
‘You’ve insulted our professional ethics as journalists.’ Duan Qiping took over, ‘There is no impermeable wall in the world, which reporter has been bribed, we all know it in our hearts. What they write, no one wants to read, no one wants to believe, is Mr Miki trying to frame Miss Catherine?’
‘You stop saying that.’ Xu Liangchen was already so angry that her voice trembled a little as she stood up, ‘Farewell.’
‘Miss Catherine, this is merely a gift.’ Miki still wanted to continue lobbying, ‘The Great Japanese Empire will definitely remember her friend.’
The last sentence was actually obvious bullying, Xu Liangchen coldly and lightly laughed, ‘Mr Miki, please put away your dirty hands and get out! This is Chinese territory, and the Chinese never make friends with those of their own ill intentions.’
Her voice was slightly higher, and David, who was watching clearly from the side, sprinted over and said, ‘Waiter, throw this idiot’s hat out to him!’
Miki didn’t seem to expect things to turn out like this, and he couldn’t be bothered to take the hat, bowing and retreating in a panic. Xu Liangchen looked at him with cold eyes, and none of the three of them owed a bow in return.
David sat down, ‘Catherine, how are you going to handle this matter?’ Duan Qiping also looked at Xu Liangchen.
David said that he would investigate the matter further, but the Japanese legation and military would not be willing to do so. Xu Liangchen, however, thought that this matter should be reported to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the fact that someone from the public embassy had done such a despicable and ugly thing might be an opportunity that could be exploited.
So, she thought for a moment and said, ‘Thank you, David. I didn’t have a good rest last night and I’m a bit tired today, so clear give me time, I need to think about it before I can answer you. This matter involves not only me, but also National Geographic, so please ask headquarters for their opinion as soon as possible.’
David agreed, and the three of them walked out of the clubhouse, David reluctantly parted ways with Xu Liangchen, and Duan Qiping signalled the driver to drive the car directly to Bamboo Garden.
Xu Liangchen looked at her in puzzlement, Duan Qiping turned back and looked behind her, ‘Liangchen, the Japanese have ulterior motives, there is a tail behind them.’
Xu Liangchen was stunned, she did not expect the Japanese to be shameless to such an extent, looking at the car behind her, she looked at Duan Qiping and did not say anything. Duan Qiping had obviously seen a lot of this kind of thing, not panicking and directing the driver to get rid of the tail. Her calm and collected appearance made Xu Liangchen’s heart soften, and she could imagine how hard it was for this young famous chief writer to stick to the truth and stick to her dream!
The car turned left and right, from a few alleys to get rid of the tracking car turned into the Bamboo Garden, looking at the lush bamboo forest in front of her, Xu Liangchen suddenly remembered, the day Duan Yijie said to himself. The matter of forced marriage has not yet settled, do you really want to live in according to what he said?
Just thinking about it, the car stopped, the two of them got off and Duan Qiping stayed her into the depths of the bamboo forest.
Different from the fashionable European-style houses, behind the bamboo forest is now a few flat houses, north and south of the three into the corridors connected, between the two small courtyard, next to the dotted lake stone flowers and trees, old trees full of gardens. Stacked Taihu Lake rock for the rockery, dug for the lotus pond, flowers, plants, trees and vines no less than a hundred species, bamboo, lotus, chrysanthemums, orchids outside the most, a large stone on the cursive initial ‘small Xiangxuehai’, was originally the end of the Qing Dynasty, a courtier’s home.
Bringing Xu Liangchen directly into the second courtyard, pushing open the door of the room, Duan Qiping smiled and said: ‘Here is just a simple clean up, Liangchen do not mind, not to the liking of the place back to let people change.’
Xu Liangchen smiled and looked up, unable to help but be stunned. The furnishings in the house is very simple, and more bamboo, rattan for ware, in the sultry summer days seem refreshing and comfortable, desktop two orchids, pavilion, inside a bedroom, bamboo curtains deep, rattan bed colour dark, quiet and elegant.
I remember that year, Aunt Liao had said, although my mother was born in the family, but the nature of the indifferent, love these bamboo, rattan things, before she passed away, she liked a few pieces of artifacts, are sent to Aunt Liao, on the Jiang Gong Hall their own that small room. I can not think of here actually saw this room of elegance.
Then look at the upper and lower floor windows, there is a glass fired Zhu Changwen ‘Le Pu Ji’, Tai Guan’s ‘Magpie Bridge Immortal’ and other poems, the handwriting is clear and clearly is a hairpin small regular script, and even with a few copies of ink left by his mother.
Seeing Xu Liangchen rather emotionally surveying the interior furnishings, Duan Qiping’s lips couldn’t help but hang up a comforting smile, big brother’s piece of mind was finally not in vain, Liangchen really did like it.
After looking around, Xu Liangchen smiled gratefully at Duan Qiping. This second young lady is really a person with a heart, although the furnishings in the house look simple, they are all prepared with the utmost care, there are even two sets of moonlight-white cheongsams on the bed, could it be that she knew that she was coming to live with us from the very beginning?
Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but glance at Duan Qiping in confusion, Qiping understood her thoughts and smiled mischievously, ‘Originally, it was prepared for my friend to live in, you came to the natural priority, she can live in the back.’
Xu Liangchen thanked her, the two of them sat down on the bamboo chairs, she changed the subject and asked; ‘What do you think about Sanmu’s matter?’
‘There’s an old Chinese saying that you can’t live with what you’ve done to yourself; not only are the Japanese ambitious for the three eastern provinces, but they want to use them as a springboard to swallow the elephant that is China – they’re not even afraid of choking to death. Now they are openly bribing around in Yanzhou in a vain attempt to suppress the matter of Weimo Lake. In my opinion, the Government should seize this opportunity to put them on the spot, both as a warning and, incidentally, as a prelude to the matter of the bank syndicate loan–Europe and America and other countries are very slow to recognise Japanese ambitions in East Asia, and they think that the war in China has nothing to do with Japan.’ Duan Qiping had been in Peking for a long time and was more aware of the Japanese intentions than Xu Liangchen.
The two chatted on the matter for a long time, not stopping until the maid brought lunch – none of them had touched any of Miki’s inexplicable diets, and lunchtime had already passed.
‘Having been in a foreign land for a long time, my tastes are a bit strange, if I’m not used to eating it you must say so straight away.’ Duan Qiping chopsticks the fish head with sauce and pepper and sent it to Xu Liangchen’s bowl, smiling, ‘Chopped Pepper Fish Head is originally a famous dish originating from Xiangdi, this is what I’ve improved on, so give it a try.’
There were only one meat, two veggies and three dishes on the table, Xu Liangchen couldn’t imagine that Duan Qiping’s life was this simple, so he was busy taking it with a smile. The main ingredient of the dish was the huge fathead fish head, and the main feature was the thick layer of sauce covering the fish head. When the sauce and chopped peppers were removed, there was the thick, fragrant, soft, smooth and tender fish head.
Xu Liangchen tasted a mouthful, only to feel that the smoothness and tenderness was indescribable, accompanied by the thick fragrance of the sauce and peppers, and the spicy flavour bubbled up between the tongue and teeth, but one could not bear to stop, and actually felt a kind of jianghu spirit walking across the street.
Almost a sleepless night, no appetite Xu Liangchen can not help but eat a bowl of rice, politely thanked the girl to help the good intentions of the rice, Xu Liangchen served tea, and Duanqi Ping had a sentence to say about the food customs of various places. At this moment, someone outside the door suddenly said flirtatiously, ‘It’s really not easy to dabble in a bowl of rice, and I’m late even after rushing. Do you still have the drunken crab from last time?’
But it was Duan Yijie’s voice.
The smile on Xu Liangchen’s face instantly stagnated as she looked up at Duan Qiping, who had yet to reply when Duan Yijie had already walked in with large strides.
Xu Liangchen lowered her eyebrows and looked at the teacup in her hand, Duan Yijie’s footsteps paused for a moment as he walked past her, and he eventually walked over to the dining table and sat down.
‘Big brother, you haven’t eaten yet?’ Duan Qiping greeted the maid as she served the drunken crab and rice.
‘Hmm.’ Duan Yijie agreed and turned his head to greet Luo Hongyi who walked in behind him, ‘Hongyi, you should join us, we have to rush later.’
Luo Hongyi is smiling and Duan Qiping explains the reason why he has not yet eaten: ‘The flooding in Yuntai and other places continues, the government relief manpower is insufficient, the youngest in the Cabinet meeting suggests that the army be used to put into the first line of disaster relief, the members of the parliament are arguing, it is difficult to come to a conclusion until now ……’ Listen to Duan Yijie Jiejie commanded, busy promised to sit down, pick up the rice bowl, there are many things in the afternoon, he would not dare to empty his stomach because of politeness.
‘Nantong Junshan Observatory is not from January to start issuing weather forecasts? Did it say when the recent heavy rain will stop?’ Duan Qiping asked as she took her chopsticks to help Duan Yijie and Luo Hongyi with their dishes.
The Nantong Junshan Observatory was a privately-run observatory that appeared in the budding stage of China’s astronomical endeavours during this period. It was founded by Zhang Han, a national industrial family, for the development of local agriculture, water conservancy and shipping horizons. The main business includes both astronomy and meteorology.
‘It’s said that the rainy streak will continue for a while, so the situation is worrisome.’ Duan Yijie took a big bite of his meal and intentionally glanced at Xu Liangchen as he changed the subject and asked, ‘What’s the movement on the Japanese side?’
Duan Qiping looked at Xu Liangchen for a few moments and saw her staring at the teacup in her hand with extreme seriousness, never raising her head or saying anything, so she had to detail the circumstances of the meeting with Miki, and finally added, ‘Liangchen believes that the government should pay enough attention to this matter and it may be able to become a bargaining chip in the loan negotiations.’
Duan Yijie heard this and gave Xu Liangchen a contemplative look.
Xu Liangchen somewhat regretted that she had just spoken to Duan Qiping without any reservation, and she didn’t know whether she had intentionally or unintentionally, but she had actually said her thoughts to Duan Yijie in particular. She, on the other hand, only wanted to avoid him now.
‘Liangchen, can you elaborate on your thoughts?’ Duan Yijie contemplated for a while, put down the bowl and drank a mouthful of tea, looked at Xu Liangchen and asked.
Liang Chen, who is that close to you? Xu Liangchen slanted a glance at him, although he didn’t want to pay attention to this annoying guy, but he was now talking about business, so after a moment of silence, he said in a flat voice, ‘As far as I understand it, the reason why the Five Nation Bank Group negotiated a loan with the northern military government, apart from the high profits, it was mainly for political purposes. According to the British Foreign Office, they believe that making China ‘consolidate by overcoming the forces of anarchy would be advantageous to all countries having interests in China,’ but the Japanese obviously do not think so.’
To the Japanese, a divided China is more favourable to them, and the more cowardly the government is and the less control it has over the bigger picture, the better, Duan Yijie nodded his head as if he was enlightened, ‘…… What you mean to say is to magnify things as much as possible, so that the Japanese will be too tired to deal with certain things during the negotiations to worry about others …… Well, not a bad idea to try.’ He looked at Xu Liangchen appreciatively.
This guy was smart, he himself but said the beginning, he understood everything, Xu Liangchen had to admit that Duan Yijie did have a mound in his chest.
After finishing their meal, several people went into the study together, Xu Liangchen and Duan Qiping drafted letters, which would be sent to James, the editor-in-chief of National Geographic Magazine, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States Embassy, Pan Rui En, and another copy of which would be sent by Dai Wei and Xu Liangchen to Minister Shigemitsu Tairou of the Japanese Embassy in person. The letter detailed the course of the Miki incident and demanded an investigation and an apology.
Looking at Xu Liangchen, who was discussing the press release with Duan Qiping, Duan Yijie felt both respect and love and sorrow and joy in his heart.
In the past, in his heart, women were beautiful flowers in the greenhouse, which could be pampered and watched from afar, but were bound to cause trouble when they got close, pouting, pestering and dragging their feet. He never thought he would like and desire a woman so much.
Qiping was already an anomaly and pride in his heart, how could there be such a strange woman as Xu Liangchen? — Character gentle, but cynical; since childhood was fostered, but manure rich and powerful; with great talent, but humble and low-key; obviously a weak woman, but the heart of the heart of the broad heart of the people of the family and the country ……
If such a woman long accompanied by the side of the body, the years will be how Quiet …… girl, why do you have to resist my like? Duan Yijie raised his eyebrows and looked at the delicate figure, somewhat distressed. To this looks weak but has the old idea of the girl, he is a little confused, what exactly to do to get her heart? If that pair of bright eyes tender and loving, how moving the scenery ……
is thinking, Luo Hongyi came over, whispered to remind him that time is up, Duan Yijie nodded and answered, stood up and said to Duan Qiping: ‘I have to go beforehand, this matter, please inform the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the negotiation team. ’ The one whose eyes were watching was Xu Liangchen.
Looks like big brother really likes this second young lady, Duan Qiping agreed with a smile. Duan Yijie stared at Xu Liangchen twice with a desire to speak, and turned away.
The worry and concern in his eyes, Xu Liangchen was not unaware of it, under that gaze, in front of him, but in her heart, she only felt infinite aggression, as well as indescribable annoyance, when can this muddled account be settled clearly?
After dealing with official business, Xu Liangchen called the Sun House, the girl called Cai Fengqi, Xu Liangchen said he was temporarily inconvenient to go home because of official business, Cai Fengqi promised, told her to pay attention to the body, then said slightly hesitantly: ‘Second sister, from yesterday evening, Jiang young master has made a number of phone calls to find you, ask him what’s going on and did not say, quite anxious look, do you want to get in touch with him? ’
Jingwu was in a hurry to find himself? Is he here to pursue the answer to that question? Xu Liangchen some headache thought, he is still considering, have not thought of how to be really Wu, Duan Zhenghun but strong to put forward and Duan Yi Jie’s marriage …… If is really Wuhu know, he will how to react?
Put down the phone, Xu Liangchen thought for a long time, thought that maybe Jiang Jingwu have other urgent matters, always rest assured, or hard to call his office phone.
The phone rang for a long time before someone picked it up, it was an unfamiliar voice: ‘Administrator Jiang is not in, I’m his assistant, Lieutenant Cheng, may I ask who you are?’
‘My surname is Xu, if Administrator Jiang is back please help me out by saying I’m looking for him.’ Xu Liangchen said politely.
Adjutant Cheng agreed and hung up the phone.
Xu Liangchen thought about it left and right, but still pressed on and dialled the phone number of Jiang Gongguan, the one who answered the phone was Liao Yufeng: ‘Xiao Chen? Where have you been? How come I couldn’t find you for so long?’
As soon as I heard Xu Liangchen, Liao Yufeng will be splitting the question over, listening to Xu Liangchen said business trip, then promised, and then hurriedly said: ‘Is not it actually Wu gave you a phone call? He just took a leave of absence to go to Beiping, Xiao Chen, you don’t worry about ……’
Xu Liangchen is a bit puzzled, Aunt Liao let herself not worry about what? What did Aunt Liao tell her not to worry about? Why?
‘Aunt Liao, don’t worry, what happened? Because I have official business, not at home, Jingwu did not find me, so we did not talk on the phone, what happened?’ Liao Yufeng rarely lost her temper like today, Xu Liangchen was busy asking with concern.
‘Xiao Chen ……’ Xu Liangchen in Liao Yufeng heart has long been a daughter of the general proximity, heard her gentle voice, concerned about the enquiry, strong since the support of a few days of nerves suddenly loosened down, her voice vaguely with the sadness:’ Xiao Chen, Zheng Yu he …… had an accident ……‘
’What? Auntie’s husband had an accident? Didn’t he go to Beiping to attend an academic conference?’ Xu Liangchen was shocked, and asked busily, ‘Aunt Liao, what’s going on? Don’t be in a hurry, speak slowly.’
Liao Yufeng’s mood slowly relaxed a little, and after taking a long breath, she said sadly, ‘Before Zhengyu went to Peking to participate in the Academic Recollections, a friend called to advise him not to go, saying that in the past few years, he has advocated for a new school of thought, and that his successive articles such as “Human Rights and the Covenant Laws”, and “When are we going to have a constitution” published in the magazine “Crescent Moon”, which referred to the sangs, were enough to cause the people’s ill-feeling towards or contempt, many senior officials of the military government in the north hated him …… Zhengyu refused to listen, scoffed at this, saying that he had his own duties …… This is not, just a few days after arriving in Peking was arrested, I heard that the military government wants to secretly sentenced him to death, the sentence was set …… Xiao Chen,竟芜 has rushed to Beiping, what can be done about this?’
Xu Liangchen’s heart sank, could not imagine that the dictatorial control of the warlords on cultural thought and speech to such an extent! Aunt Jiang was arrested in Beiping, how can she help Jingwu? She pressed down the worry in her heart to comfort Liao Yufeng softly: ‘Aunt Liao you don’t worry, aunt uncle is a good man, we think together; the northern military government may only knock the cultural and academic circles, not necessarily really dare to do …… I will contact the relevant friends as soon as possible, you wait for my news. ’
Put down the phone, Xu Liangchen did not dare to delay, immediately found Duan Qiping, informed Jiang Zhengyu arrested. Duan Qiping was filled with righteous indignation, ‘The northern military government had already issued a document before, saying that certain literati had come in and attacked the government recklessly, causing the public to have a bad impression of the government and so on, and amongst those who were named, there was Dr Jiang, and now they’ve finally stretched out their black hand!’
‘Dr Jiang is a scholar with international reputation, what other methods do you think are worth considering in this matter other than using international public opinion? I’m afraid the pressure of international public opinion isn’t enough.’ Xu Liangchen didn’t get polite with Duan Qiping and asked right to the point. She had been in Peking for a long time and knew the situation there better than herself.
Duan Qiping looked at her appreciatively, Xu Liangchen can first think of international public opinion is really smart, she thought for a moment and said, ‘Another way …… one, Dr Jiang is the headmaster of the Zhongnan Public School, the academic and educational circles in Beiping can be mobilised; secondly, through the power of the southern military government, to do the execution of the sentence, try to delay it as much as possible, make sure that the sentence is enforced. work, delay it as much as possible, and make sure to get the person out.’
Xu Liangchen nodded contemplatively, the highlights that Duan Qiping had said were all important, coupled with the three-pronged approach of international public opinion, Auntie Jiang should be able to get out of danger, and she let out a long sigh of relief.
‘I have acquaintances in the education sector in Beiping, I’ll make a call right away,’ Duan Qiping said, ’Besides, they must have already heard about this news, and may have already acted on it. Liang Chen, the government there ……’ She looked deeply at Xu Liang Chen: ’It’s better for you to discuss it with my brother yourself – I’ll go and say that father won’t pay any attention to it. ’
Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, then nodded. No matter how much she wanted to hide from Duan Yijie, hide from Duan Zhengxun, hide from the Grand Marshal’s residence, Auntie Jiang was in danger, it was impossible for her to stay out of it, and she wouldn’t give up even if there was the slightest bit of hope.
After pondering for a long time, she hesitantly picked up the microphone and dialled Duan Yijie’s straight line. Luo Hongyi’s voice came over, ‘Hello, who is it please?’
Xu Liangchen pressed down her rapid heartbeat and softly said, ‘I’m Xu Liangchen, may I ask if Young Master is there?’
‘Oh, Miss Xu, hello, the eldest young man is in a meeting, you ……’ Luo Hongyi understood that this Miss Xu was special and spoke the truth.
‘Then please tell him that I …… have something to find him.’ Xu Liangchen stiffly left words.
‘Okay, I will definitely bring it! Please wait for a moment, Second Miss.’ Luo Hongyi agreed painfully.
Xu Liangchen thanked him, put down the phone, and proceeded to get in touch with David, explaining what happened and saying, ‘I think the best way to save people is to publish an editorial in the New York Times and other famous foreign media outlets, strongly condemning the persecution of academic celebrities by the warlord dictator.’
David agreed and said, ‘Then ask the New York Times to send the editorial to us, and authorise us to spare no financial or material resources in trying to get all the newspapers in the Far East to publish the editorial, to create pressure on the military government in the North.’ David had a favourable impression of Jiang Zhengyu, not to mention that it was something Xu Liangchen cared about very much, so not only did he agree to it very quickly, but he also asked her to hurry up with a newsletter article that discussed the case in detail, and entrusted it to someone to take it to Hong Kong and send it to New York immediately.
Xu Liangchen agreed, and thanked David, immediately put pen to paper. The English editorial, which was later published in the New York Times, reads:
Dr Jiang Zhengyu is one of the most outstanding and constructive academic leaders in contemporary China, whose progressive ideas of advocating new learning and democracy have influenced a generation of young people and countless masses. Therefore, the attack on him by the warlord and dictator and the call for his discipline have had an extraordinary impact.
He was a philosopher, courageous, thoughtful and frank in his words. He was condemned by the dictatorship only because he dared to speak his mind and questioned the existence of democracy under the dictatorship. His crime was to speak the truth straight. …… If he had provoked trouble, the punishment might have been acceptable in view of the current political turmoil. However, as a leader of the New Learning in China, and a distinguished thinker, Dr Jiang’s upright voice should have been listened to, not not suppressed and destroyed.
……
After writing it, Xu Liangchen carefully read it several times and put pen to paper to make revisions, and finally the family wrote it clearly and gave it to Duan Qiping to send to National Geographic, when the phone rang.
‘Liang Chen, are you looking for me?’ Duan Yijie’s rare gentle voice came into his eardrums, and for some reason, Xu Liangchen’s heart suddenly and inexplicably grounded.
‘Sorry, I have an urgent matter …… that I want to ask for your help.’ Xu Liangchen said in a low voice.
Hearing her finish, there was no sound in the microphone, and Xu Liangchen waited for his reply with a heart in seven places. She had even thought about it, if Duan Yijie promised to save the people and put forward a not too excessive request, she would agree to ……
Just as she was thinking about it, Duan Yijie’s resounding voice came from the microphone, ‘I’ve just enquired about this matter, and the internal news says it’s true. I’ll send someone from Beiping to meet with Jiang Jingwu as soon as possible, and do my best to keep Dr Jiang, so don’t worry too much.’ The last sentence suddenly softened his voice, causing Xu Liangchen to stare in disbelief.
The military government is very busy, under the command of 100,000 soldiers of the Major General, he does not care about this matter is not too much, but Duan Yijie not only made arrangements, but also warm words of comfort, listening to him say so, Xu Liangchen heart can not help but a little touched, complex thanks, and then put down the phone.
Duan Qiping walked in and told Xu Liangchen with a somewhat excited expression: ‘I just contacted Peking, Dr Jiang was arrested, the whole city was shocked. Progressives in the educational and literary circles are already doing everything they can to rescue him. Yanjing University and other nine colleges and universities in Beiping, said that Dr Jiang and others are literati, to convict please hand over to the court to be tried according to the law; if the court thinks that they are not guilty, please release them immediately.’
Seeing her talking, Xu Liangchen was busy handing over tea, and Duan Qiping continued, ‘The Beiping press has also created a wide range of public opinion for the rescue of Dr Jiang and the others. Beiping Daily published a large number of letters from the public to the government, listing more than ten reasons for the innocence of the literati, of which the second wrote: the people have the right to know, Dr Jiang is full of courage and dare to speak out, calling on the people to stop self-deception and face the reality, it is really painful to say!’
Listen to her say dripping, Xu Liangchen heavy heart only have a little gap, can not help but laugh: ‘you also say pain, last time, aunt and uncle Jiang said that the vernacular language pain, to colleagues Mr Huang laugh, said Jin Shengxuan language: the world’s most painful thing, no better than beheading, and the fastest thing, no better than drinking wine. Dr Jiang wants to be painful, you can go to get drunk and then tilt your neck up and give it to someone to cut off.’
Duan Qiping laughed out loud and was chatting happily when the phone rang again, Duan Qiping handed over the microphone, ‘Liangchen, it’s for you.’
David’s voice came from the microphone, ‘Catherine, just now I got through to Shigemitsu Taro, when I first answered the phone, he said that his appointments for today were already full and he didn’t have the time; however, I told him that the matter was very serious, and that I had already reported it to the U.S. authorities and to National Geographic and The New York Times, and he expressed his importance by making an appointment for us to meet at five o’clock, is that okay? ’
Xu Liangchen thought of Duan Yijie’s instructions, and Duan Qiping looked at each other and agreed.
According to the original arrangement, tomorrow the first round of talks will start for the five countries bank loan negotiations, so that the Japanese will be busy for a while without time or not.
‘That’s good, I’ll come to pick you up, see you later.’
David came very quickly, Xu Liangchen packed up and walked out of the door, the car was already parked at the door, David gentlemanly opened the door and waited for Xu Liangchen to sit on it. The two of them exchanged news about today’s events, discussing the intention of the Japanese in bringing Xu Liangchen together.
The car soon arrived at the Japanese Embassy. Reporting their names at the security office, the two were warmly received by the host. A secretary smiled respectfully and led them upstairs to Shigemitsu Taro’s office.
Shigemitsu was a typical Japanese, not tall and solid, a pair of not-so-big eyes behind his glasses always slanting up to look at people, his hair was combed back into a hairstyle, but he purposely left a few strands in the front because it was no longer hairy, and the whole person gave off a gloomy and overbearing feeling.
He stared at Dai Wei and Xu Liangchen for a long time, and a kind and friendly smile floated up on his face, ‘Please take a seat, the Great Japanese Empire and the United States are friends, and I am very familiar with your magazine, so I don’t know what kind of instruction you two have come to give?’
Dai Wei and Xu Liangchen sat down on the sofa and handed Shigemitsu Taro a copy of the letter in the folder addressed to the magazine’s headquarters and the New York Times, inviting him to take a look at it.
Shigemitsu Taro took it with slight hesitation, and after reading less than half of it, his face had reddened to the point of almost blackness, then he grabbed the phone on the table and clattered and roared in Japanese. David glanced at Xu Liangchen, who nodded slightly and used his lips to tell David that he was reprimanding his subordinate and summoning Miki.
Shigemitsu Taro was very embarrassed, he put down the phone and insisted on reading the letter, pursed his lips in silence for a long time, then opened the letter and read it again several times, pondering for a long time before he swept his eyes over Davey and Xu Liangchen, and finally fixed his gaze on Xu Liangchen’s face, coughed and cleared his throat, ‘’Miss Catherine, I am very sorry. I assure you that I knew nothing about this shameful occurrence. I could not have imagined that our military attaché’s office would do such a thing.’
Xu Liangchen looked at him faintly and straightly without speaking.
There was more of a dark scrutiny in the eyes Shigemitsu Taro looked at, and he continued, ‘I am not sure where Miki got this money, but I promise to look into it. Once again, I assure you both that the funds of our public embassy will never be used for this.’
Xu Liangchen raised her eyebrows and looked at him seriously, she wanted to see how this Lord Minister Plenipotentiary of the Japanese State in Yanzhou would explain such a scandal, what else would he do other than remove the public embassy from the incident in the first place?
Facing her clear gaze, Shigemitsu Taro was a bit embarrassed, and was unable to speak the words of his innocence, so he stood up, and said with great earnestness: ‘’Now, as the Minister of Japan, on behalf of the government of my country, I would like to solemnly apologise to Miss Catherine. Later on, I will give you the apology in a written situation.’
‘And what about Mr Miki? How will your embassy handle it?’ Xu Liangchen asked in English.
‘Please rest assured, I promise you that Miki himself will personally apologise on behalf of the military attaché’s office as well!’ Shigemitsu Taro’s eyes looked over inquiringly, as if to say, are you two satisfied with this?
Xu Liangchen and David looked at each other and stood up together, David smiled, ‘Mr. Minister, we will wait for Sam’s apology, we will be satisfied if he can sincerely apologise.’
After saying that, the two of them were about to take their leave, Shigemitsu Taro raised his hand to stay with some desire to speak, he looked at David then Xu Liangchen, stepped forward and said, ‘I’m very sorry, Miss Catherine, can I ask you as a friend, please don’t tell anyone else about this matter, and also please don’t inform National Geographic and the other media outlets. ’
Xu Liangchen lowered his sight slightly to look at him, and said in a calm tone, ‘I’m sorry, Mr Minister, you’re too late, the letters to the magazine and the New York Times have already been sent out long ago.’
At those words, Shigemitsu Taro’s expression stagnated, surprised and gloomy. Xu Liangchen and David politely excused themselves and walked out of the Japanese Legation.
David proposed that the two of them go for a cup of coffee, Xu Liangchen politely declined because she was mindful of Jiang Zhengyu’s matter, David looked at her with some disappointment: ‘’Catherine, I deeply sympathise with Dr Jiang’s suffering and will do my best to …… We haven’t talked for a very long time, it’s been too hard for you these days! …… Catherine, this is your country, I understand your love for this land. But here there is more than war, warlords fighting for profits, people s livelihood is difficult, natural and man-made disasters, is not a suitable place to live. America is peaceful and can give you the opportunity to show your talents, Catherine, please face my offer squarely.’
David’s voice was gentle, he suddenly raised his hand and tried to caress a strand of Xu Liangchen’s long hair that was scattered on her shoulder, ‘I really love you, Catherine, you are the princess in my life.’
Xu Liangchen slightly shifted her body, dodging his hand, David shrugged somewhat unexpectedly, looking at her with helpless and resigned eyes. Xu Liangchen sighed darkly, looking into his eyes and saying sincerely, ‘David, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me. Things are a little complicated …… Dr Jiang’s matter has also made me very worried, please forgive me, I really don’t have the heart to drink coffee and talk right now. I’m sorry, can we do it some other time?’
David looked at her autumn water-like eyes, unable to hide her fatigue, smiled helplessly and nodded dotingly, ‘I have no choice but to follow your smile, Catherine.’ Saying that, he started the car and sent Xu Liangchen back to Bamboo Garden.
The sky was already slightly dark, David rolled down the window and watched Xu Liangchen’s slender back gradually fade behind the bamboo forest, the smile on his face faded, a few worried and a few forlorn.
From that time when the yacht was intercepted by Duan Yijie, he vaguely discovered that there seemed to be an invisible wall on the relationship between himself and the Oriental beauty of his heart curtain, and this wall was getting higher and higher, no matter how hard he stood outside the wall, he could not break through Catherine’s heart defence – she seemed to be avoiding something, avoiding something.
David was a bit worried, originally he and Catherine had managed to make some slight progress between them, and the initial period back in Yanzhou was the happiest time for him – Catherine’s elder sister no longer rejected foreigners, and Catherine seemed to be starting to try to accept herself.
What had happened to make Catherine quickly close the heart that was just about to open? David sighed quietly and punched back the steering wheel in preparation for turning back.
A snowy headlight shone over and Davey turned his head uncomfortably and closed his eyes as a car sped past him and drove straight into Bamboo Court.
David’s car just turned around, the two cars intersected, headlights flashed, he seemed to see the sedan sitting in the person somewhat familiar. The car drove to halfway, he suddenly remembered, the person in the car is the military government Major Marshal Duan Yijie’s aide-de-camp surnamed Luo?
What is he doing in Bamboo Garden? Was he sent by Duan Yijie? Is there any relationship with Catherine, Duan Yijie’s cold face and Xu Liangchen’s pretty face, flashed in his mind in turn, for some reason, David heart suddenly rose a very bad feeling.
In the news industry, there is a word called ‘premonition’, for those who have experienced it, it is a wonderful feeling that is hard to describe. Most newspaper reporters are superstitious, but David is not superstitious, but the exception to the premonition.
Have to admit, David’s premonition this time is very correct. Luo Hongyi came to Bamboo Garden in order to ask Xu Liangchen to go to the Marshal’s House.
The gears of fate, after all, did not let go of the two people who were tied to the red thread by the Moon Lord.
Many years later, Xu Liangchen sighed, when the women were young, everyone was the legendary Asura. Eyebrows like a painting, smile like a flower, countless people adore your young face. But the best and happiest, is that there is a person, regardless of rain, snow, thunder and lightning, has been by your side, because in his heart, you are the eternal spring ……
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Chapter 58
Following the car, there was also Shao Yizhen, the second wife of the Marshal’s House.
Shao came from a poor background, and at the age of thirteen, because of the disaster in her family, she was sold into the southern theatre troupe. Shao Yizhen is young and beautiful, gifted, not only good costume and voice, within a few years will be out of the teacher on stage, the artist name Hua Wanhong.
In the winter of this year, she performed ‘Du Shi Niang’ at the Yanzhou Louwailou Theatre, and it was unexpected that Duan Zhengxun, who was sitting in a box at the theatre listening to the play, would take a liking to her at a glance.
Duan Zhengxun’s mind was found by the troupe owner, he felt that the mighty warlord can favour his own troupe of a corner, this is the creation, so secretly set up a plan to please Duan Zhengxun.
He arranged with Duan Zhengxun’s men for a party at the Pingyuan Garden, where he was staying temporarily, and specifically asked Shao Yizhen to sing the lead role, with the popular ‘Wang Ersister Thinking of Her Husband’ as the grand finale.
Duan Zhengxun initially did not realise the intention of the hall meeting, until he saw Shao Yizhen sang the finale, the troupe also specially arranged to remove the make-up of the Hua Wanhong accompanied himself to drink, only to understand that there is another article.
The young and charming Shao Yizhen never dreamed that the boss of the troupe would set a trap to make him commit to Duan Zhengxun. At this time she was eighteen years old, youthful, all her thoughts are on learning the art, but also hope that one day in the future popular in the South, into a generation of famous actress.
Now actually have to marry their own much older warlord marshal, her heart can not say aggrieved. However, in such a chaotic world, a small artiste and how can decide their own fate? Shao Yizhen had to resign herself to her fate.
Initially, because she was forced to commit herself, the relationship between her and Duan Zhengxun was ambiguous and often barely manageable. But after a period of time together, she gradually see, the original warlord is also a true nature, the heart of the feelings slowly changed.
Duan Zhenghun first Shao Yizhen, this is a play, but after getting along, found that Shao Yizhen not only natural beauty and charming, but also has the idea of talent, and can not help but doubly cherish. At that time, Duan Zhengxun had already married Mrs Lu, and was borrowing the power of the Yue family. The social status of Shao Yizhen underground to bring back, not only Mrs Lu is unwilling, may also cause trouble.
After the two were separated, Duan Zhengxun leisure time inevitably miss Shao Yizhen gentle and delicate, but also understand that the dream is unrealistic, one to Mrs Lu may not be tolerated, two to a military state dignitary and a ‘lower nine streams’ of the actress is difficult to have any legitimate name to speak of.
Shrewd Mrs Lu from the clues to discover the secrets of Duan Zhengxun, and through the personal guards, understand the truth of the matter. Mrs Lu thought for a long time, Duan Zhengxun can for her feelings, and pain, which makes her heart slightly better; In addition, this time the man kept concubines is common, she also understood that since Duan Zhengxun fancy the artiste, sooner or later is to take home.
In that case, she might as well be generous. So, after making the arrangements, Mrs Lu sent someone to bring Shao Yizhen back to the Duan Mansion.
See Shao Yizhen has been separated for a long time, Duan Zhenghun of course happy, at the same time, one of the heart of the second from respect to love, to Mrs Lu more respect and love a few points.
Later, the newcomers into the house one after another, only Shao Yizhen is the art of art, in all the people in the invisible status is the lowest, but the good thing is that Mrs. Lu on this low-born respectful and modest woman, always pity and care. It was not until she gave birth to Duan Qiping, the eldest daughter of the Shuai family, that Shao Yizhen’s situation changed and she was promoted to the second wife. However, newcomers kept coming, and the gentle Shao Yizhen did not compete, so she gradually faded out behind the smiling faces of the newcomers.
Duan Qiping had a bright and stubborn character since childhood, and after studying at the university, she accepted some progressive ideas and strongly disagreed with the marriage of interests proposed by Duan Zhengxun at that time. Her mother was too weak to stand up for herself, so Duan Qiping decided to leave home. It was only after some time that Mrs Shao learnt that her daughter had gone to Peking.
Mrs Shao learnt that her daughter had gone to Peking, and she begged and pleaded with her daughter in tears, which finally made Duan Zhengxun, who was furious, give up the idea of sending someone to bring his daughter back. Afterwards, Duan Qi-Ping entered the newspaper industry under the name of ‘Spilling the Beans’, and after a few twists and turns, she became a generation of famous female journalists.
However, her unrelenting criticism of warlords, including her father, made Duan Zhengxun very angry with his daughter, and several times he was so angry that he wanted to break off the relationship between father and daughter, but it was only through Mrs Lu’s persuasive words and Mrs Shao’s tears that Duan Zhengxun’s anger was suppressed.
The elders how to deal with this matter, Duan Yijie although not say nothing, but to Qiping is very care, not only several times to send people to save her in trouble, usually also continue to secretly send silver cheques and other things, internal rare news also always remember to give priority to tell the second sister, so Duan Qiping like a tiger with wings, in the newspaper industry quickly rose as a new star.
Because of her mother’s weak character, Duan Qi-Ping had a misunderstanding or even misinterpretation of Shao Yi-Zhen, and did not send a letter home for half a year. It was only because of Duan Yijie’s intercession that the mother and daughter were reunited. Therefore, not only did Duan Qiping respect Duan Yijie, but Shao Yizhen was also very grateful for his kindness.
This time, listening to Duan Yijie said that his daughter has returned to Yanzhou, although there is Mrs Lu from this, but Duan Qiping and Duan Zhenghun father and daughter are still the same old tit for tat, talk is not good, Qiping did not return to the Marshal’s House. Shao Yizhen sad for a few days, finally can not help, and Mrs Lu said, with Luo Hongyi came to the bamboo garden.
Hearing Luo Hongyi say that the one who invited herself to the Marshal’s Mansion was Old Lady Duan, Xu Liangchen’s heart calmed down a little. After greeting Mrs Shao, she looked at Luo Hongyi without moving.
Duan qi ping see her very worried look, some can not bear, would like to accompany the same go, but the mother’s eager eyes, so that the words on her lips did not come out, had to warmly explain: ‘mother did not say that grandma and your fate? I haven’t seen the old man from Weimo Lake yet, maybe she is asking you to go and talk to her.’
Hopefully, Xu Liangchen’s lips slightly hooked out a smile, in her heart she understood that she could not hide, so she had to stand up, Luo Hongyi respectfully raised his hand, ‘Miss Xu, please.’
The car sped through the Grand Marshal’s Mansion, entered the gate, and didn’t stop until in front of the moon gate of the inner courtyard.
A slender figure stood in the shadow of the lamp, seeing the car stop, slinking to meet up, it was actually Geng Wenqing, ‘Lieutenant Luo, did the eldest not come back?’
Luo Hongyi got out of the car, and while walking over to open the door for Xu Liangchen, he smiled, ‘Miss Wenqing, how are you; Eldest Shao came back early, the old lady sent me to pick up Miss Xu.’
Geng Wenqing frowned slightly and imperceptibly, the smile on her face was still like a flower: ‘Oh, just now, madam approached me to ask about the arrangements for the old madam’s birthday, and I actually didn’t notice that the eldest young man, as well as each of the others, had come back; that’s right, well, at least it’s the sixtieth birthday, and the old madam even told me she wanted to be lively with more people. Miss Xu, we meet again.’
This Miss Geng can really be an indispensable and important person in the Marshal’s residence, Xu Liangchen smiled faintly, oddly feeling that she intended to speak to herself. Without caring, she politely greeted her and followed Luo Hongyi towards the old lady’s upper room.
Geng Wenqing walked a few steps closer to follow, smiling, ‘Lieutenant Luo, you just go about your business, it just so happens that I’m also going to the old madam’s place, and by the way, I’ll just bring Miss Xu there.’
The hostess-like tone caused Luo Hongyi to look at Xu Liangchen somewhat unnaturally, Xu Liangchen smiled slightly and nodded at him, only to bring himself over, who mustn’t? This Miss Geng is so enthusiastic, why should she turn people away?
Luo Hongyi looked at Geng Wenqing’s raised jaw, the corner of his lips that were half condescending and half insistent, his heart felt even more favourably towards Xu Liangchen, who was gentle in nature, no wonder the eldest young man would fancy this second young lady. Obviously, she has the capital to be proud, but she is humble and polite, no matter who she is dealing with, she treats them the same. How could such a woman not be desirable and adored?
He smiled and saluted, ‘Miss Xu, I’ll leave first then.’ Xu Liangchen thanked him and followed Geng Wenqing into the door.
Clouds in the sky blocked the moonlight, a clump of flowers and trees swayed slightly under the shadow of the lamps, insects chirped, a few maids came over, and when they saw Geng Wenqing, they were busy saluting and greeting her.
Looking at the girls’ hurried backs, Geng Wenqing glanced at Xu Liangchen, sighed and laughed: “”Alas, one really doesn’t know until one is there, things in this mansion are just trivial and complicated, it’s a headache to manage such a big family. I really envy Miss Xu for being an educated career woman who won’t be buried in the midst of all these family matters.’
Xu Liangchen’s heart stirred, from the last time she saw this Miss Geng, she seemed to be speaking to herself intentionally or unintentionally, and I’m afraid that today’s words also had another meaning, right? What was she trying to say?
With a faint smile, Xu Liangchen graciously replied, ‘There are always difficulties in doing anything, whether it’s a career or not is just a different division of labour, Miss Geng’s assisting in the internal affairs of the Marshal’s residence is also an extremely important helper to the Marshal and his ladies.’
Upon hearing this, Geng Wenqing was a little surprised when her steps stalled, and looked at Xu Liangchen incredulously.
Originally reading the newspaper in her room, she had heard from her maids that Xu Liangchen had arrived, and she had hurried over, but only to warn this former scandalous figure in a sideways manner not to develop the obsession of marrying into the Marshal’s Mansion. Unexpectedly, this second young miss was not only indifferent to her words, but also smiled and praised herself for coming.
She pondered briefly, then smiled without moving and said: ‘’I heard that Miss Xu has joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? I’ve heard that there are often balls there with foreigners attending, does Miss Xu go there often too? You haven’t seen Xiao Jie at the ball, right? He’s obviously a young man, but he’s stubborn, Miss Xu must persuade him when you meet him.’
Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but turn his head to look at her, in his heart there was some amusement, what’s wrong with this Miss Geng? To be honest, since he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he really hasn’t had a chance to attend a ball; besides, whether Duan Yijie goes to the ball or not, what does it matter to him?
Smiling and not saying anything, Xu Liangchen felt that Geng Wenqing did not know what she was talking about.
He struck out on his own, but his opponent didn’t pick up, Geng Wenqing punched in the cotton, his heart was slightly unhappy, reached out and picked a flower from a bush and rubbed it in his hand, so he went straight to the centre of the conversation: ‘’Miss Xu, last time the scandal caused you a lot of trouble, didn’t it? These tabloid reporters are paparazzi, grasping at characters like Xiao Jie all day long, how do they know that the marshal has a lot of time on his hands, how would he have all this leisure time? Don’t you think so?’
These words are too revealing, Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, listening to the voice of this clearly interesting to Duan Yijie, this is to find themselves this scandal heroine to settle accounts? Or is it a warning?
Her heart flashed a trace of inexplicable emotions, cursing Duan Yijie do not know what nerve, obviously there is such a beautiful woman at home I see the love of the sea, why do you still have to come to find their own trouble.
Thinking here is no longer polite, Xu Liangchen feather eyelashes slightly raised faintly said: ‘I and the marshal is not familiar with, his things have no way to know; the last scandal is just a misunderstanding, Miss Geng do not have to care.’ Directly go to BaZhou break a cut is good, you can solve him, I do not know how thankful it.
The words were spoken softly, but it made Geng Wenqing freeze, this Miss Xu completely denied the relationship with Duan Yijie? Was she telling the truth or just coping? If it is true, then what are those rumours that he heard? If it is false,…… could she see that she has feelings for Xiao Jie, deliberately clear?
Just thinking, has reached the upper room where the old lady lives, words are not convenient to ask again, Geng Wenqing some depressed, but saw the third madam walk out from the courtyard, and the two men greeted, to Geng Wenqing: ‘Just now the madam said there is something to look for you, quickly go over there, Miss Xu to me well.’
Geng Wenqing heard that Lady Lu looking, busy promised to hurry to go, the third lady smiled at Xu Liangchen, don’t have a deep meaning to greet the maid Xu Liangchen upstairs: ‘Sorry Miss Xu, should have accompanied you up, but I have a bunch of trifles there ……’
Xu Liangchen was busy thanking her, and followed the maid up the stairs. Xu Liangchen thanked her and followed the maid up the stairs. It was still the same strong smell of traditional Chinese medicine that accompanied her last time, and still the same thick carpet that she stepped on silently, for some reason, Xu Liangchen had an inexplicable feeling of closeness.
The maid brought her into the living room, and was about to inform her, when a big maid came out from the inner room, raised her finger, ‘shushed’ her, pointed to the old madam’s bedroom, and then respectfully smiled softly at Xu Liangchen, ‘Miss Xu, please come in.’ With a sweep of her eyes, she greeted the several maids in the hall and retired.
Old Lady Duan’s suppressed coughs came out from the inner room, one muffled over the other, and Xu Liangchen was very worried to hear it. Accidentally noticing the mannerisms of the maids, she couldn’t help but be a little confused. The old madam wanted to see herself, why did she let the maids out? Stopping her footsteps to look back at the few people who were heading out, the eldest maid gave her a smile and led the people to quietly exit.
Xu Liangchen felt something odd in her heart, Old Lady Duan’s coughing had been intermittent and unceasing, she forced herself to calm down and walked to the door of the inner room.
When she looked up, she saw that under the shadow of the lamp, Duan Yijie was sitting in front of the bed, holding the old man with one hand, gently patting on the old lady’s back with one hand, and seemed to be still lowly concerned about something. Between coughing pauses, old lady Duan turned her head to show him a kind and doting smile.
The silhouettes with their backs to the doorway and the light, enveloped in a circle of faint halo, seemed to give the grandparents and grandchildren who were supporting each other by the bedside a layer of holy radiance, only to feel a kind of warmth and love flowing in the stillness.
The scene in front of her caused the softest part of Xu Liangchen’s heart to be touched all of a sudden, looking at the grandparents and grandchildren in front of her, the image of her mother, which was blurred but deeply engraved, suddenly appeared in her mind, and her eyes warmed up.
Duan old lady’s cough gradually stop, Duan Yijie carefully help her in the welcome pillow to lean back, he stood up to clean up the phlegm she coughed up, Duan old woman busy to discourage: ‘Xiao Jie, let the maids come, you put it.’
Duan Yijie smiled faintly and didn’t utter a word, but the movements in his hands didn’t stop. Xu Liangchen’s eyes followed his every move, in her heart, Duan Yijie’s cold-faced feeling suddenly weakened in this moment, she couldn’t help but sigh in her heart, a man who is this gentle and caring to the elderly and serves the sick bed, is he really cold?
Duan Yijie finished cleaning up the spittoon and was about to tip it up and put it in the washroom, when he looked up, he suddenly collided with Xu Liangchen’s gaze, he warmly hooked his lips and gently nodded, ‘Liangchen, you’re here.’
A handsome man with a straight posture and military attire, holding a spittoon in his hand, this image can’t be said to be good-looking, but what Duan Yijie did was so natural and deserved.
Xu Liangchen’s heart was suddenly a little moved, for some reason, from the corners of his slightly raised lips, she saw a touch of hidden tenderness, so her breath caught in her throat and she hastily averted her gaze.
Old Lady Duan, who was leaning on the pillow, also saw Xu Liangchen standing in front of the door, a kind smile appeared on her wrinkled face, reaching out to greet her, ‘The girl is here, come in quickly.’
Xu Liangchen returned to her senses and hurriedly walked in, smiling and said, ‘Old madam, it’s me, how’s your health these days?’
Duan old madam’s face smiled into a chrysanthemum, a stack of successive yes: ‘Good, good, Xiao Jie said that you have been busy with public affairs recently, grandma didn’t dare to bother more, so many days have not seen, grandma hangs on to you.’
Pull off the car busy smile and thanked, the two also said a few words of family life, Duan old lady pulled Xu Liangchen in the bedside to sit down, Duan Yijie self to pour spittoon. It was at this time, outside suddenly came the faint sound of footsteps, followed by a powerful cough, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but look over with a slight sideways glance, Duan Zhengxun’s tall figure appeared in the living room.
This Grand Marshal had also come? Xu Liangchen’s heart suddenly sank.
Duan Zhengxun did not bring an entourage with him, standing alone in the doorway, his eyes gleaming as he glanced inside. Xu Liangchen was busy standing up, nodding his head in greeting with a slight smile. Duan Zhenghun nodded and walked in with a large horse. Standing beside the bed, he respectfully said, ‘Mother, how is your body feeling today?’
Seeing him walk over, Xu Liangchen wanted to avoid stepping aside, but Old Lady Duan took her hand and said to Duan Zhengxun, ‘It’s fine, you sit down as well;Ma’am, we’re all family, there’s no need to be polite, you sit down as well.’
Xu Liangchen rather uncomfortably smiled faintly and agreed in a low voice, but in the end, because Duan Zhengxun was still standing in front of the bed, he stood still as well.
Old Lady Duan glanced at her son, Duan Zhengxun’s eyes slightly swept, walked over and sat on the chair, only then did Xu Liangchen incline his body to sit. Duan Yijie came out from the washroom, called out ‘father’, sat on the other side.
The three heads of the grandchildren, father and son were facing each other for six days. Duan Zhengxun was thoughtful, Duan Yijie’s sword brows were slightly furrowed, and Old Lady Duan’s face was pleased. Xu Liangchen lowered her eyebrows somewhat unnaturally, suddenly having a sinking inexplicable discomfort, she involuntarily gulped.
Taking a look at her handsome grandson, and then at Xu Liangchen who was so clear and elegant, Old Madame Duan’s smile deepened, she patted Xu Liangchen’s hand and said with a smile, ‘Girl, Grandma and you hit it off at first sight, don’t mind this countryside old woman like me being long-winded, there are some things I want to talk to you about tonight.’
‘Old madam, you are too kind. Liangchen lost her mother when she was young and was not allowed to be taught by her elders, it’s a blessing for me to be able to listen to your teachings, if there’s anything you have to say, please speak.’ With three pairs of eyes all facing her, Xu Liangchen said with a rather careful smile.
Hearing her finish, Old Lady Duan smiled and said somewhat flirtatiously, ‘Girl, don’t say that grandma is being prickly, you even said that my wife is being polite, why are you still calling me old lady and not changing your tone to call me grandma? Do you know that my wife has been looking forward to this grandma of yours for a long time.’
Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned and couldn’t help but look at Duan Yijie. Duan Yijie’s face is not moving, but his eyes are half interested and half looking forward to, Xu Liangchen can’t help but frown, this guy also wants to call himself this grandmother?
He said out, Xu Liangchen pretty face slightly low for a long time did not respond, Duan old lady some confused look at her, and then turned his gaze to his son.
Seeing this, Duan Zhengxun frowned, and slanted Xu Liangchen a slightly unhappy glance. What’s wrong with this girl? The words that day he had already made it clear that with the identity of the future grandson-in-law of the Marshal’s House, the old lady had asked her to call her grandma, so unpleasant? It seems that the words of that day still did not wake up this stubborn girl.
After thinking about it, to Duan Yijie said: ‘’I heard that you have made arrangements for Beiping? In fact, there is no need to go to such great lengths, the military government has more important things to do. No matter what kind of great scholar it is, it’s not just a person,’ he said, slanting another glance at Xu Liangchen.
Duan Zhengxun suddenly changed the topic, talking about what seemed to still be official business, Xu Liangchen initially didn’t care, but halfway through the conversation, her heart suddenly sank – what Duan Zhengxun was talking about, was it …… Auntie Jiang’s husband’s business? And, listening to its voice, it seems that it does not want to save …… froze, Duan Zhengxun sharp eyes slipped through, he can eyes let Xu Liangchen such as a dream: only for their own refusal to call this grandma, hall marshal on the communiqué of personal vendetta, speak to their own hearing?
Not bad, count you girl smart. Duan Zhengxun hooked his lips and smiled, that moment’s look was extremely similar to Duan Yijie.
Xu Liangchen stunned frowned, Duan Zhenghun but already Fang soft voice and mother to speak up, occasionally flashed the meaning of the gaze clear, the girl you do not call, humph, the consequences of their own.
Xu Liangchen cried and laughed, looked at Duan Yijie, cold-faced young man slightly surprised, but also a look of a good show. Xu Liangchen heart secretly slander, really dark father and son, the heart of countless ideas turn back, helpless, people under the roof but had to bow their heads, half a long time to raise their eyebrows, want to call and stop, look embarrassed.
Duan old lady and Duan Zhengxun both noticed her look, can not help but look at each other secretly laugh, on the surface of the Duan Marshal’s face is more and more grim, staring straight at Xu Liangchen. Xu Liangchen’s gaze somewhat evasive lowered her eyebrows, ruthless, ostrich persuaded herself that such a kind old man, just call a grandmother is nothing. So, finally, half shy, half embarrassed lowly called out: ‘milk …… milk.’
This ‘grandma’ bump, but listen to the old lady Duan’s heart blossomed – she thought, Xu Liangchen’s hesitation is shy, the heart can not help but the future grandson daughter-in-law of this overseas is even more satisfactory – I heard that the women who stayed in the ocean are all very happy, but the future grandson daughter-in-law of the future grandson daughter-in-law of the future grandson daughter-in-law. She had heard that women who stayed in the ocean were extremely generous and showy, but this future grandson-in-law was as shy as a boudoir maiden, embarrassed for half a day by the name ‘Grandma’ – a woman who stayed in the ocean is elegant and generous, but retains the shyness of a young child, such a lovely grandson-in-law was a great success. This kind of lovely grandson’s daughter-in-law is hard to find even by the light of a lantern.
Taking another look at her grandson, who had hidden joy in his eyes, Old Lady Duan smiled and narrowed her eyes: ‘Maiden, Zhengxun told me that your marriage has already been settled. Although I know that he will not be negligent, matchmaking these words must be prepared, but grandmother and the girl to be in love, you are since childhood without a mother, grandmother do not want to commission you. Today specially called you to ask on this marriage, you still have what requirements, as long as the grandmother can do, must ……’
listen to the two sentences, Xu Liangchen’s mind on the “boom” a loud bang, what? When has the marriage been settled? No wonder just let himself called ‘grandmother’, even is recognised granddaughter-in-law …… She could not help but look at Duan Zhengxun a glance.
Duan Zhenghun lips slightly hooked eyes majestic look at her, how, which day old son said, girl you still do not want to understand? Regardless of how you think, this marriage is already a nail in the coffin – you dare to deny me in front of the old lady to try – you dare to take Jiang Zhengyu’s life to joke?
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Chapter 59
Duan Zhengxun eyes slightly narrowed, the corner of his mouth a smirk like a smile, the light vaguely penetrated the ruthless determination of the cold, so that Xu Liangchen can not help but heart secretly shocked, right on the edge of the mouth words had to swallow hard.
Looking at old lady Duan’s kind and expectant face, she was self-conscious that her smile was forced, and for a while she didn’t know how to answer, so she could only smile faintly and silently.
Most of the domestic warlords are bandits, she is not unheard of, from the Duan Yijie also sometimes appreciate, but Duan Zhengxun such status of the head of the military government, again and again straight to the face of the compulsion, overbearing and strong full, really make her helpless and headache.
Silent contemplation for a long time, Xu Liangchen also had to suppress all kinds of emotions in his heart, his eyes clear and calmly raised his head. People under the roof, small power and the future of loved ones and even life in the hands of others, naturally have to bow down, you Duan Marshal not allowed me to deny, then I also do not admit, what can you do?
Good, girl enough courage and backbone! Duan Zhengxun lips slightly hooked forced to look at Xu Liangchen. Years of leading the army, the accumulation of power, can be in front of their own this calm and stubborn is not much, I can not imagine that this girl has this kind of courage, worthy of being the future daughter-in-law of my Marshal House! I like it.
Duchess eyes make Xu Liangchen also some passive, the heart can not help but secretly scolded Duan Yijie a meal, are this guy caused trouble. Looks like, tonight this pair of father and son are determined to force themselves to perform a drama in front of the old lady. So be it, in order to get out of this as soon as possible for the time being, for the sake of Auntie Jiang, I’ll reluctantly co-operate, but anything else, humph, I’ll never agree to it.
Thinking of this, Xu Liangchen’s eyes firmly glanced at Duan Zhengxun.
The idea was good, but, she had run into the dark belly Duan Grand Warlord who was good at digging pits.
Looking back at her, Duan Zhengxun saw Xu Liangchen struggling again and again, but finally gave in, did not dare to deny in front of the old lady, could not help but lips hooked up a touch of light smile, continue to dig a big pit to deal with the future ‘daughter-in-law’.
Seemingly satisfied with Xu Liangchen’s performance, Duan Zhengxun’s topic finally stopped pestering him, gently and subtly turning to family matters: ‘All these years, my mother has suffered a lot, and now that the big day has come, I wonder what the old man’s plans are.’ He was asking about Old Lady Duan’s birthday, Yanzhou has always valued and paid attention to longevity, the old man’s 60th birthday is one of the topics that have been talked about in the Marshal’s House recently.
Old Lady Duan smiled broadly and looked at her son kindly: ‘Your thoughts are appreciated by Mother. For one thing, people say, children’s birthdays are the mother’s difficult day, I am sixty years old, the ancestors have long been in the ground, the birthday is not much to live; Secondly, recently, there are floods and tsunamis, the suffering of the people …… have to give the mother’s birthday money might as well save, relief of the disaster victims is really more, but also counted as a merit for the mother. ’
Duan Zhenghun no longer aim the spearhead at himself, Xu Liangchen heart relieved, listening to the old lady Duan said such words, the heart can not help but secretly praised the old man mansion kind heart. In other words, how can such a kind old man give birth to such a bandit son and raise such a cold-faced grandson ……
Just as he was thinking, he saw Duan Zhengxun say respectfully with a slight smile: ‘’Mother has a point, how could my son not dare to listen? Just one life, rare sixty a, the year of war country, the son can still have the power to do filial piety, how also have to let mother happy happy is.’
Duan Yi Jie was also on the side of the persuasion, from his look and language and the situation he saw when he entered the door just now, Xu Liang Chen understood that this cold-faced young man was really affectionate towards the grandmother who raised him, and was extremely respectful and concerned, and couldn’t help but look deeply at him – no matter what, a person who is filial to an elderly person, his heart will not be bad to any extent.
The old man glanced at Xu Liangchen, and then smiled faintly at the father and son duo who were so kindly persuaded, ‘’If you really have the heart, you don’t have to bother about this, worrying about letting the people live a few days of peace and quiet is the right thing to do. As for our family, can make my old lady happy is not right in front of us?’
It’s really not a family that doesn’t enter a family door, a sentence that Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but lower her eyebrows and secretly slander, the old lady is also really, how is it that she doesn’t let herself off the hook?
Duan Zhengxun took a look at her, nodded slightly, it seems that his idea is right, this matter is settled today, the old lady is really very happy, so he said smoothly: ‘’The old lady’s words you have heard, since this is the case, this matter is so settled. Day on the day of the mother’s big day, double happiness, mother think how?’
Words said dry, but a little unclear, Xu Liangchen vaguely feel bad, but can not say Duan Zhenghun fixed exactly what is the matter, can not help but some puzzled look at Duan Yijie.
‘Then of course good, of course good!’ Duan old madam joyfully praised in a row, then seriously instructed: ‘This matter is still with the girl’s elders to discuss first, the two families are married, you as a marshal can not make up your own mind ah. Right, girl?’
What? Xu Liangchen all of a sudden understand, Duan Zhengxun set is actually his and Duan Yijie’s marriage? She couldn’t help but be stunned and shocked. Before all sorts of things, including Mrs Lu’s words, Duan Zhenghun’s remarks about the marriage, she all ostrich as the Duan family for the old lady to do the play, but could not imagine that tonight actually a word really set the date of marriage!
It’s really true, isn’t it?
Not only was Xu Liangchen surprised, even Duan Yijie was very surprised. To marry the second young lady as soon as possible, of course, is the most desirable thing, but he also understands Xu Liangchen’s resistance to this matter. It wasn’t that he couldn’t do it by force, but because he genuinely liked it, he wanted not only the person, but also that delicate and intelligent heart.
In his opinion, this matter still needs to be worked on, and it will take time to move a good person, so looking at Xu Liangchen’s shocked eyes, he looked up into his father’s slightly narrowed eyes and wordlessly inquired.
Duan Zhengxun crossed his son’s eyes, brat, where did the coolness of the past go? Why did you lose your head when you ran into this girl? I see in the future will be eaten to death by your wife, old son and you said those words in the morning is actually said in vain!
Those words in the morning? Duan Yijie’s sword brows slightly knit, lowered the line of sight.
After the morning meeting on disaster relief, Duan Yijie reported work, his father left him, silent for a while suddenly asked Xu Liangchen recent situation. After listening and thinking about it, he said, ‘In the beginning of this matter, you just wanted to cope with me and your mother, to please the old lady, isn’t it?’
Looking at his father’s glowing eyes, Duan Yijie gently nods, it’s really not easy to hide his own affairs from the old man. Since he had already checked it out, there was no point in hiding it anymore.
‘But now,’ Duan Zhengxun slanted him a glance, ’you don’t want to let go, do you.’ The question was used in an affirmative tone. The investigation report arrived in his hands last night, and the cause and development of the matter was not what he expected.
Stinky kid, introduced you to those famous girls, half an eye does not look, but on this stubborn girl, Duan Zhengxun glanced at the photo that was pressed under the dossier to reveal a corner of the picture, some helpless, the old Duan to be sorry for you old friend, who told you to come a step late.
Duan Yijie raised his head, his posture straightened and gazed at his father, seriously replied: ‘’Yes. My son feels that she is not only talented, but she is also kind-hearted and has a heart for her family and country, and will definitely be able to be called my wise wife.’
Duan Zhengxun nodded his head slightly, your boy does have a vision, ‘Hmm. Outsiders only know how honourable and glorious the young lady of the Marshal’s House, in fact, the responsibility contained in this, the pressure to bear, not simple ah. Not only to be out of the scene, the key time, but also the heart has a gully, chest plateau, can not fall off the chain! I see this girl of the Xu family, can afford it!’
DuanZhengXun some emotionally exhaled smoke ring, then said: ‘to the literati, before I also considered respect, but the heart but always think, or the strongest gun barrel! This time, the matter of the Weimo Lake, let me see the new value of learning. Equipment Department developed a submersible, girl their reports in the international public opinion caused by the impact, these are the so-called ‘showman a pen, can be worth 100,000 soldiers’. Only such a woman is worthy of being the Marshal House’s new wife!’
Looking at the sky outside the window, Duan Zhengxun sighed tersely, ‘External worries and internal troubles, the road ahead for our masters and mistresses is not smooth ah, the maiden marrying in, is not just to enjoy the blessings, you have to have a clear picture in your heart. Also, since the determination, this matter can not be soft, can not be delayed, understand?’
The girl is not an ordinary person, once she finds the opportunity to spread her wings and fly, even a gate like the Marshal’s House, in her eyes, is not worth a penny. Father’s experience over the years, women are emotional, first leave people behind, slowly with kung fu, dripping water through stone, fine heart, take true heart and how will not change her heart. In the days ahead, you silly boy can learn to coax women.
Father’s last words, Duan Yijie understood as an exhortation to impress Xu Liangchen’s heart as soon as possible, which coincided with his thoughts all along, could not help but nodded, but did not think deeply.
But I never imagined that my father’s words ‘can’t be delayed’ would be so quick and messy.
Raise his head to meet Duan Zhengxun burning majestic gaze, Xu Liangchen upset, want to speak and stop, I can not imagine that this marshal is determined to take by force, face to face forced marriage …… he expected that he did not dare to refuse to deny in front of the old lady Duan!
Once here to say the words clearly to understand, Duan old lady she …… looked at the old man’s weak smile, and from time to time tearing the lungs of the sound of coughing, Xu Liangchen knows that the old man who is full of joy, if he learns of such a stimulus to her physical condition, may not be able to withstand, and once something happens, in order to Duan Zhengxun’s style of bandits, I am afraid not only Is their own, is cousin, brother-in-law is also difficult to get rid of the blame …… Besides, the old man charity, if it is because of their own accident, even if they get rid of this matter, their own life will also be difficult to peace of mind …… But do not say, do you just listen to this matter to come true?
Xu Liangchen heart anxious as burning, but can not think of a two-way get out of the strategy.
Right at this moment, he heard Duan Zhengxun say: ‘’Mother has a point, tomorrow I will feast on Mayor Sun and his wife and Xu family members as in-laws. In addition, according to what Mother said, the wedding should be grand and solemn without losing the face of my Grand Marshal’s House, but at the same time, we should spend less money and use the savings to relieve the disaster areas and victims. This matter, will be given to Yi Jie to arrange, mother you see how?’
‘Good, since your old man has given the word, Xiao Jie can do it with all his heart, it has to be grand and solemn as well as thrifty, it’s not easy – if you can’t think of anything, and can’t get a daughter-in-law, don’t blame grandma and your old man.’ The old lady said in a rare joking manner.
Xu Liangchen, who couldn’t find the right time to tell the truth, had no choice but to pin her hopes on her cousin’s meeting with Duan Zhengxun tomorrow, and on Duan Yijie’s inability to find a wedding that was ‘grand and solemn, yet thrifty’ – it’s not easy to spend less money and still have all those requirements, is it? –She felt like a silk worm, crashed into the pit of the Duan family father and son, left and right had to be jealous of everywhere, but ultimately bound by the cocoon, and then can not struggle.
Duan Yijie will arrange a how ‘both grand and thrifty’ wedding?
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Chapter 60
The living room clock struck ten thirty, Duan old lady, although the talk of joy, but has shown fatigue, Duan Zhenghun told his mother to rest, took his son and Xu Liangchen downstairs.
Walking out of the door of the upper room, Xu Liangchen silently in the front, the Duan family father and son intentionally or unintentionally fall behind.
Looking at the somber and ethereal back under the streetlight, Duan Yijie lowered his voice and said, ‘Father, in the morning, didn’t you give a secret order to the Beiping side to save Dr Jiang …… is it possible that things have changed?’
Duan Zhenghun sniffed and stopped, some hate iron not steel to look at a motion Duan Yijie, how to touch and stubborn girl related matters, this shrewd son will become stupid it? Low ‘hmph’, Duan Zhengxun said: ‘old son is a change of mind people? If I don’t say so, how can I tell the stubborn girl to be obedient?’ Your stupid appearance and style, it will be difficult to subdue people, I still hope that this capable daughter-in-law to help you this stupid boy.
Duan Yijie looked at his father’s chin up, squinting at his own appearance, the heart surprised, funny and had to be convinced, ginger is really old and spicy, or his own old man black.
‘Quickly go, send the girl back, by the way to fix! …… Now there are people who don’t say anything, but their hearts are indignant.’ Duan Zhengxun laughed silently and lowly. Silly son, coaxing a woman is a technical job, it depends on whether you have the patience and skill, don’t disgrace your old man, go.
Duan Yijie frowned and thought for a moment, beckoned and called Luo Hongyi, lowly instructed a few words, Luo Hongyi smiled and agreed. Sprint and go.
Since dipping into the Duan family’s father and son, Xu Liangchen has been shocked and surprised to the point of speechlessness a few times, and tonight she really did not know what else to say, how to say, in order to redeem herself from being forced to cross paths with Duan Yijie and entangled in the fate. So, knowing that Duan Yijie sent her back to Bamboo Garden, she remained silent.
The car drove in, Duan Yijie special issue looked at the eyes downcast without saying a word of beauty, first get off, walked over to pull open the door, Xu Liangchen slightly raised eyebrows, silent and speechless out of the car.
Duan Yijie heart, hard to suppress the excitement has not small worry. The wedding date is set, a good person in the return, this is the life of the great joy, but Xu Liangchen even a face of calm and even indifference, according to the previous understanding, she or angry or annoyed, but should not be such an expression.
Xu Liangchen got off the car, did not look back will be low to leave, looking at the night light under the back of her pavilion, Duan Yijie heart a soft, tightly walked a few steps to pull her arm whispered: ‘Liangchen, I have something to say to you.’
Xu Liangchen faintly raised her eyebrows and glanced at him, her voice blandly sarcastic: ‘What else do you want from the youngest? Whether it’s freedom or justice, they can only bow down in front of might, I already don’t dare to speak, what else does the great young master want,’ he turned around and walked away after saying that.
‘Listen to me to finish my words.’ Duan Yi Jie clasped her arm and pulled her forward a few steps. In the distance, Luo Hongyi raised his hand in a quiet gesture, and the driver backed the car aside and turned out the lights.
Struggling unsuccessfully, being pulled into the bamboo forest by Duan Yijie, Xu Liangchen shook off his hand while saying sullenly, ‘You let go of me, what are the words …… to say.’ What else can be said, those words of persuasion to force the marriage, have not said all?
The moonlight is like water, the bamboo shadow is horizontal, the beautiful person in front of me is like a picture, Duan Yijie looked at her expressionless pretty face, sighed secretly in his heart, and after a long time, he said somewhat unnaturally, ‘…… Liangchen, I’m sorry, I’m not a… …romantic and …… know how to express love …… I’ve never liked a woman with each other …… how to be nice to people, I’m …… don’t quite know …… Liangchen, I’ve wronged you.’
What is Duan Yijie saying? Xu Liangchen looked at him with some disbelief and some confusion, and didn’t make a sound. But the heart suddenly surfaced an unknown taste, this man known as cold-faced, apologising for never having experience in love? Xu Liangchen suddenly felt that from the time he met himself, this young man had become more and more calm, less and less cold, and even a bit overwhelmed by his teenage appearance.
Looking at the handsome and dashing young man in front of him, a hand holding Xiuzhu, unconsciously tighten, loosen, and then tighten, eyes also some dodge embarrassment, Xu Liangchen heart of anger unconsciously some melt, the original face of their own, he is not just strong and domineering and aggressive, but also have such apprehension!
Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but stare at Duan Yijie with curiosity and scrutiny, and her clear gaze made Duan Yijie slightly embarrassed, and couldn’t help but turn her eyes away.
‘Liang Chen,’ but a moment, Duan Yijie will once again raise his head, through the distant lights and the stars in the sky, gazing at the love of his heart, some eagerly and earnestly said: ’You can rest assured, I will definitely be good to you! I Duan Yijie swear, this life will never negative you!’
Gleaming black eyes eagerly look over, Xu Liangchen can not help but slightly dodge heart mixed feelings. Chen Yijun is not a man of many words, he said it will certainly do, if he is admiring his woman, hear this, when it is so happy – helpless himself to him, and no love.
However, even if he is not the person he likes to fall in love with, hear the handsome and tough, high-powered cold-faced young man, this sincere vow, Xu Liangchen still feel his heart also vaguely flashed a touch of warmth, a hint of regret.
After a while, she said in a low voice: ‘The affection of the great young man, I …… am very grateful, but …… because of joining to read a few years of books, I am a believer in love, firmly believe that love needs to be two lovers, marriage is the crystallisation of love, we between …… now do not have these things …… even if they are barely put together in one place, do you think, Da Shao, that this marriage will be happy?’ Words out, Xu Liangchen only feel a little strange, what is wrong with himself, actually have such patience, and Duan Yijie said these words knowingly useless?
After listening, Duan Yijie was silent, his black eyes slightly narrowed, looking at the distant streetlights out for a while, before turning his head and asking, ‘Have you …… found it?’
What he asked was, of course, love. Xu Liangchen opened his mouth, but in the end, he wanted to speak. So long ago, Duan Yijie on his own and Jiang Jingwu and David’s matter, is bound to have investigated clearly, and then stressed and what is the significance. However, Jingwu ……
‘s thoughtful demeanour made Duan Yijie’s heart blocked, and he couldn’t help but slant a glance at her. Don’t stress with me what childhood sweethearts, childhood sweethearts how? I’m not sure if you’re going to be able to get to know me, but I’m sure you’ll be able to. Who says that childhood sweethearts are bound to become husband and wife? There are people who say that I and my sister are childhood sweethearts, how come I don’t see her fall in love with her and she falls in love with me? If we were destined to be together, someone would already be Mrs Jiang, why wait until now?
But I found …… found the person I like …… Duan Yijie on the mouth words choke, looking at Xu Liangchen hedgehog-like and erected defensive spikes, can not help but secretly regret, obviously just now her attitude seems to soften a little bit, why do not you take advantage of the iron, not a pot of water to mention the iron. Why don’t you strike while the iron is hot, and why don’t you bring up the pot that’s not boiling?
Thinking of this, the expression on his face turned softer, took a deep breath and called out lowly ‘Liang Chen’.
Xu Liangchen faintly sideways glance at him, the line of sight has not yet recovered, wrong eye in the bamboo forest violently lights as bright as day, shining brilliant bamboo flowers bloom, roses red, lilies white, a bunch of dainty.
See Duan Yijie slowly bent down on one leg, his hands holding a bouquet of flowers, sent to Xu Liangchen in front. A fresh fragrance wafted over, that light floral scent, gentle and distant.
Xu Liangchen moved his lips, but his demeanour was stunned into a daze by the scene that appeared in front of him, and before he could return to his senses, something seemed to float past in front of him, and he couldn’t help but stretch out his hand, a touch of scarlet falling onto his palm.
It was a fiery red rose.
A flash of light in the middle of the rose was radiant, a diamond ring!
A rain of flowers drifted in the bamboo forest, petals fluttering and falling, Xu Liangchen looked up, only to see the starlight roiling the sky seemingly colouring the sky.
Not far away came the sound of languid music, is a piano song, jumping notes gentle and not lose the joy, melodious English song if anything: the stars in the sky, witness my oath; the moon on the ground, is my love, my heart ah, can you ever see …… as being infected by the song, she couldn’t help but lowered her eyes to look at the man in front of her.
Gazing at his beloved, Duan Yijie’s calm voice in the ear is like a dream: ‘Liangchen, marry me!’ At this moment, so everything, bamboo forests, flowers, hidden in the dark guards all disappeared from the eyes of …… his eyes only good people bright eyes like water, pretty face like jade.
Qiping romantic proposal proposal has long been mentioned a few times, Duan Yijie scoffed, think like is like do not have to engage in these false names. Tonight, his father set the date for the wedding in person, and he is happy and looking forward to it. Liangchen’s attitude is cold, he had no choice but to copy Qiping deep suggestion.
To be honest, the thought of proposing in person on one knee, he felt a little embarrassed, who knows that under these circumstances, he has no sense of embarrassment, the heart is stirring, is love and sincerity!
‘In death and life, with the son into a story; holding hands with the son, with the son to grow old. Liangchen please give me a chance.’ Duan Yijie looked at her expectantly and said firmly.
Xu Liangchen’s lips moved, but there was no sound, only to feel that his throat was like something blocked, and his heart was soft and sour, and the water mist floated up, hazy moonlight, hazy flowers, hazy sight …… She remained silent.
Just then, the sound of soft footsteps sounded.
‘It’s rare for the boss to be romantic for once, Liang Chen, you can’t not give face.’ Duan Qiping’s voice with a smile rang out from outside the bamboo forest, Duan Yijie gazed into Xu Liangchen’s eyes and slowly got up, pulling her hand, Xu Liangchen realised his intentions and shook her head to dodge backwards, Duan Yijie only had time to hastily put the ring on her finger.
Duan Qiping, who walked in, did not ignore the stagnation of her elder brother’s expression, and saw Xu Liangchen scrambling away in panic, she did not stop her, but gently shook her head at Duan Yijie.
A woman’s heart is a needle in the bottom of the sea, how can it be so simple to settle things once and for all? The revolution has not yet succeeded, the boss still needs to work hard, but looking at the beauty’s behaviour, this marriage proposal will not necessarily pass without a trace.
After all, Duan Qiping is a woman, and her guesses about Xu Liangchen’s psychology naturally have some truth to them.
Caught off guard by Duan Yijie’s sudden romance, Xu Liangchen rushed back to the residence with her mind wandering, entered the inner room and closed the door, leaning her body against the door. Closing her eyes she still had the feeling of being in a dream. Moonlight, flowers, a lifetime of vows, and a handsome prince, this is a romantic dream deep in the heart of a young girl …… just never thought that the amorous prince was Duan Yijie? ……
The cold-faced young domineering cold themselves may still be used to, suddenly this kind of affectionate, let her both shocked and panic, do not know how to deal with.
Almost a sleepless night, the next day Xu Liangchen got up late, in order to avoid Duan Qiping may flirt with jokes, she did not go out of the room for the whole day; unexpectedly Duan Qiping seems to be busy, and did not come to find her, Xu Liangchen ostrich through the day.
Unbeknownst to her, this day passed, and some things were already hard to turn back.
Duan Zhengxun and Mrs Lu hosted a banquet for Sun Menglin and Xu Meichen, officially proposing the marriage of Duan Xu.
With the previous words of Duan Zhengxun, Sun Menglin did not have too much surprise, so although doubt Xu Liangchen’s mind, because there is not interfere with the cousin’s lifelong affairs of the words on line, and did not express the opinion, just humbly expressed to the cousin’s happiness as the most important.
Mei Chen couple undoubtedly some unexpected joy, from the original pretending to be a fiancée, to the Marshal’s Palace formally proposed marriage, married as a marshal’s wife, the time is not long turn but great, rare second sister thus encountered, the fruit of the matter; of course, the future Sun, Liu two families will be backed by a big tree is good to ride the cool, rich and prosperous.
Finally, when it comes to the wedding date, Sun Menglin said he would like to see Xu Liangchen and respect her own opinion. Mrs Lu’s eyes are clear and her heart is clear, and she can see from her words that this mayor’s cousin is afraid that he has other ideas about the matter, while the eldest sister of the Xu family is undoubtedly supportive, so she politely invites Xu Meichen to go to the Bamboo Garden some other time to personally ask Liangchen’s opinion about the marriage.
The Marshal’s wife invited her earnestly, Xu Meichen was somewhat flattered, and was busy agreeing in a loud voice. Sun Menglin glanced at her and sighed darkly with some helplessness.
With regards to this marriage, Sun Menglin couldn’t say whether he should be in favour or against it. With the high rank of the Shuai family and Duan Yijie’s youthfulness, he had to say that it was indeed a good match; moreover, with his understanding of his second cousin, Xu Liangchen, despite her gentle nature, had a high aspiration, and was not a mundane woman who was in the midst of the boudoir. If she becomes Duan Yijie’s wife, her talent will have a high sky and will not be buried.
But Liang Chen’s feeling towards this young marshal does not seem to be quite right, a loveless marriage is a kind of torture for anyone …… He does not know, what exactly is the attitude of his cousin towards this young marshal now.
The next day of the banquet, Duan Yijie and the fourth wife Wu Wenjuan boarded the door, the attitude of earnestly expressed the love of the eldest young lady to the second young lady, please Sun Menglin and Xu Meichen Bamboo Garden line.
Xu Liangchen, however, was already busy.
The English editorial she had written and sent to New York by telegraphic tap was published in the Times and caused a tremendous reaction. The next day, David had the manuscript widely distributed in the Far East; the English version was sent to all the English-language newspapers in Yenchow, and was rapidly dispatched by wireless telegraphy to Peking, Tientsin, Nanking, and Hong Kong; and by wire telegraphy to the English-language newspapers in Japan and the Philippines.
The Chinese version was sent by mail, express, and telegraph to all Chinese newspapers in China, and also to Bangkok, Manila, Java, and Singapore. The Japanese version was sent by cable to dozens of the most influential dailies in Japan; the German and French versions were sent to Europe and other countries.
David collected the newspapers that could be gathered that carried editorials and social reflections and sent them to Bamboo Garden, where Xu Liangchen took ten lines a day, looking for clues to the development of events.
Flipping through a copy of the Beiping Express, her eyes were suddenly attracted by a photo on the third page, on which was the dashing and handsome Jiang Jingwu, who righteously denounced the persecution of freedom of speech by the military government in the north and appealed to all sectors of the community to take action and called on the military government to release his father as soon as possible.
Looking at Jiang Jingwu’s face, remembering what he had asked earlier, and then thinking of Duan Yijie’s marriage proposal in the night, he could not help but raise his eyebrows and look towards the end of the coffee table.
The sunlight through the light curtain, dappled sprinkled on the ground, a hazy sentimentality, between the gaps in the newspaper, the diamond ring in the sun and shadow flashed a brilliant light.
Xu Liangchen closed the newspaper somewhat uncomfortably, only to feel a blank throb in his heart, in and out of the dilemma.
Knocking on the door gently sounded, Xu Liangchen back to God, looking at the door silent for a moment softly said: ‘Come in.’
The maid Xiao Xue gently pushed open the door of the room and said respectfully, ‘Miss Xu, the eldest young man, the fourth madam and Mayor Sun, Miss Xu is here.’
Duan Yijie? What was he doing here? Xu Liangchen’s heart missed a beat. That night’s scene was still fresh in her mind, and she hadn’t even thought about how to face it, so why was he here again? And cousin and big sister?
She could probably guess what it was about, and when she thought of the banquet Duan Zhengxun had invited her cousin and elder sister to that day, was it that things had already flared up? As she was thinking, she heard footsteps coming from outside the door, followed by the soft words of the Fourth Lady Wu Wenxian with a smile, ‘Qiping didn’t advise the Second Miss, there has to be a limit to what you can do, how can your body stand being locked up in the study all day long? ……’
Xiao Xue heard the sound of welcome out, Xu Liangchen had to stand up. People are in front of the eyes, want to hide can not hide, or to make things clear better, cousin is also in, perhaps things are also easier to understand it.
A few people sat down in the outer hall, Duan Qiping smiled and greeted Xu Liangchen, who was ready to go out: ‘Liangchen, Mayor Sun and Guijia’s sister are here to see you.’
Duan Qiping was well aware of the scene at night, and Xu Liangchen felt a little uncomfortable just thinking about it, so he smiled and didn’t say anything, following her out.
And Wu Wenxian, cousin, big sister greetings, everyone seated, the maid sent fragrant tea, looking at love his slightly tired look, Sun Menglin said, ‘Second sister, this recent period of time everyone is busy, meet also less okay?’
Pull off the car smiled and thanked him, greeted grandma and cousin sister-in-law, Sun Menglin then said, ‘There is something I and big sister want to ask you, yesterday the marshal couple condescended to personally propose marriage, what do you think?’
Things have flared up? …… Xu Liangchen’s breathing stuttered, and she couldn’t help but look up at Duan Yijie.
From walking in, this was the first time she had looked at herself. Duan Yijie looked at the shadows under her eyes with some heartache, slightly hooked his lips and gave her a concerned smile shadow, Xu Liangchen didn’t dare to meet his eyes, and her line of sight unconsciously moved to the newspaper on the coffee table.
The fourth lady seemingly unintentionally glanced at Duan Qiping, reached out and seemingly casually folded the newspaper on the coffee table, the diamond ring suddenly revealed in front of the eyes of the crowd, looking at the different colours of expressions on the faces of the people, the fourth lady lifted her hand and picked up the diamond ring, a meaningful smile: ‘I heard early this morning that my family’s eldest young man in the Bamboo Garden romantic, Miss, this ring is the old lady’s intentionally to give the eldest grandchildren, still satisfied? daughter-in-law, is it still satisfactory?’
Xu Meichen’s eyes lit up, busy reaching out to take it, turning it over and over, sighing enviously, ‘This is a Tiffany coloured diamond that money can’t buy.’ The American Tiffany & Co. invented the unique diamond cutting process in the 1870s, and its diamond ring was known for its flawless brilliance. From this diamond ring, Xu Meichen once again saw the seriousness and importance that the Marshal’s House attached to her second sister, and naturally, she couldn’t help but feel her heart bursting with joy.
Hearing the fourth madam mention that night’s matter, Xu Liangchen could not help but be slightly stunned, and then his face flushed, opening his mouth to discourse but did not know how to start.
Wu Wen silk read the words, the corners of the lips with a smile slanting Duan Yijie a glance, then flirtatious smile: ‘Sun mayor, you see, our family cold-faced big young man for the second miss can really change a lot of it, to say to the second miss is also really counted on the sincerity of the two misses. Second Miss, we are all family, what else is there to be embarrassed about, this diamond ring is better to let the boss put it on you, isn’t it?’
Wu Wenxian lightly sidestepped Sun Menglin’s enquiry, this Fourth Lady’s eloquent tongue was accustomed to gags, and Xu Liangchen felt that her half-teasing, half-referring words embarrassed and shamed her.
Sun Menglin looked at his cousin with some puzzlement, not seen these days, is it true that the relationship between the second sister and Duan Yijie has advanced by leaps and bounds? Listen to the sound of the wedding ring are collected? Thinking about it, his heart was a little bit more solid – or is it really destined to be a good match? He looked at Xu Liangchen inquiringly.
The situation in front of him is really unfavourable, Xu Liangchen thought, continue to be silent and not beneficial, the heart is anxious but in the ambiguous eyes of the crowd under the gaze of some of the red face, softly said: ‘…… the fourth madam said jokes, this matter is not… …’
Wu Wen silk eyebrows flexible, the heart has seven tricks, naturally understand today’s task, is not to ang Xu Liang Chen said “no” word, so face hung flirtatious smile, eyes ambiguous look at her and Duan Yi Jie two eyes, laughed: “”. How, Miss feels still not satisfied with the proposal of the boss in the bamboo forest that night? Also yes, those flowers placed hastily, but at least there is that this wedding ring to make up for ……‘
’…… ‘How is this person always around that night’s events? Xu Liangchen want to talk, a pretty face red white white red, want to argue can not.
The Fourth Lady looked at Xu Meichen and Sun Menglin who were thinking of the ‘bamboo forest scene’ with a smile, winked, and deliberately asked, half-surprised and half-amused: ‘Oh, I see, is the Boss’s proposal not sincere enough? Boss, you tell the truth, kneel down or not? How come the ring didn’t help the second young lady put it on?’ Duan Yijie, who said one sentence, also turned his head slightly sideways in embarrassment.
For a time, a shy embarrassment, an embarrassment, the two people really have some unmarried young couples uncomfortable look, see Sun Menglin heart solid a lot, Xu Meichen happy smile. Wu Wenxian ride the heat, laughed: ‘Forget it, the fourth aunt is not difficult for you, this is still a small couple of private settlement of good; I say Sun mayor, Missy, we or temporarily withdrawn it? Some things still need to discuss with the two of you.’ Said straight to stand up.
Mei Chen had no doubts at all, and happily agreed, following behind Wu Wen Xian and smiling happily at her sister: everyone stood up, and Sun Meng Lin had to get up as well, only to look at Liang Chen with some heartache, and had to follow him out.
Xu Liangchen wanted to catch up with her cousin and whisper something, but Wu Wenjing seemed to see through her thoughts and smiled as she pushed Duan Yijie to the doorway: ‘’You shouldn’t follow me, I see that the second young lady has something she wants to talk about, heh ……‘’ In front of Sun Menglin and his future sister-in-law, he Instead, Duan Yijie pushed a red face and had to stand sardonically.
Someone stupidly stood in the doorway, how do you go out by yourself? Xu Liangchen had no choice but to stop his footsteps. Wu Wenxian’s clever mouth was not watertight, plus Duan Qiping, who didn’t quite understand the truth but was kind enough to take care of it, so, in a hurry, what Xu Liangchen wanted to say and what Sun Menglin wanted to ask, he didn’t have a chance to say it all.
So, just when Xu Liangchen thought it was just an ordinary visit from his elder sister and cousin, the marriage was settled.
Immediately after that, the announcement of Duan Xu’s marriage was printed in black and white on Yanzhou’s newspapers. Regardless of what Miss Xu’s thoughts were, the matter of marrying into the Marshal’s residence was finalised.
In the morning after the newspaper published the announcement of Duan Xu’s marriage, Xu Liangchen received a phone call: ‘Miss Xu, this is the Marshal’s office, I’m Chen Lei, the adjutant. I’ve been instructed to report to Miss Xu that Dr Jiang was unconditionally released this morning, and has been received by our military government staff at a safe place, and will be returning to Yanzhou soon.’
Uncle Jiang is fine? Xu Liangchen’s heart rejoiced, and she was busy thanking him, when Duan Zhengxun’s mid-range voice came over the phone, ‘Girl, the person has been rescued, shouldn’t you also marry the Boss without any distractions? I tell you, I do not have the patience of the boss, people, can be saved, but also can be other changes! The announcement of the marriage has been officially published, to marry or not to marry, you have to think about it.’
Listening to the beeping sound coming from the microphone, Xu Liangchen’s hand holding the microphone trembled for a moment, trying to understand, what else is there to think about? Auntie Jiang is in his hands, cousin and elder sister’s families have also been introduced by Duan Dihei as in-laws, isn’t this a warning to himself? ‘Hanging up the microphone with a clang, she let out a low sigh and dropped onto the sofa.
The news that the Marshal of the Marshal’s Office will marry Xu Liangchen, the second young lady of the Xu family, on the day of her grandmother’s 60th birthday is a sensation in the Shanghai market.
The Xu family have not been around for a long time have come to the door, smiles are proud with honour, even has been downtrodden, for many years no contact with the three sisters biological father also shy face to find Sun Menglin, to express joy and curry favour, was Sun Menglin taught a lesson, a few words back.
The Marshal House side is even more lively. The cold-faced marshal who has never been false to women, rumours of gossip has been an anomaly, actually marrying a beautiful woman so soon, a time Yanzhou City rumours about this matter are abuzz. The Marshal’s residence also specialised in the city’s coordination team, holding a press conference to announce the wedding date and related matters.
Domestic and foreign news media interviewers surrounded the Marshal’s Mansion, day and night, all kinds of reports and news about the wedding, as well as all kinds of lace rumours about the cold-faced Major Marshal and the Xu Family’s second young lady, appeared in the newspapers all over the place, and the wedding quickly became known as the biggest hot topic in South China.
The arrangements for the wedding had even become the centre of discussion among the townspeople after dinner.
According to the Marshal’s Office coordination team’s public announcement, this time the Marshal’s wedding actually to participate in the Social Bureau for the first time organised by the ‘group wedding’ (i.e., collective wedding, the Republic of China called)! Moreover, the Marshal’s Office, contrary to its usual low-key style, set up a ceremonial office at the entrance of the Marshal’s Office to openly accept gifts from all walks of life, and stated that these gifts would all be used to provide relief to the disaster area!
The two news added oil to the fire generally, stirred up South China.
Originally, these days, warlords and warlords, you put sing and I appear on stage, come and go are entitled to have the power to have the barrel of a gun broad people’s business, the ordinary people, no matter what people in power, have to run for a mouth, the establishment of the southern military government, for many people, nothing new.
Newspaper some days ago on the social bureau of the group wedding announcement, but the public onlookers more, discuss more, participate in but very little, after all, is a new thing, who knows how the result will be,
did not expect, the military government of the Major’s big wedding actually want to participate, this time the social bureau lively. Come to the consultation, registration, onlookers, lively, people suddenly have a different feeling: if there is no government, such a lively thing is not seen, right?
‘The other day, see the newspaper that the government advocates, hosts the first group marriage, but also thought it was just a joke, catching up with the fashionable fresh, I can’t imagine that this Major Marshal is actually going to participate in, this thing has a look ……’ someone laughed and whispered.
‘This is good! Not only solemn and memorable, but also not a waste of time and money, I heard that the social bureau hosted, the mayor personally officiated the wedding, the head of the military government attended, such a scene, rare ah.’ Murmurs rose and fell in the crowd.
In the past few days, the military government’s organ, the Yanzhou Daily, has published news of the group wedding several times in a row; first, the Social Affairs Bureau once again published a free call for weddings, then a famous writer opened a column entitled ‘Miscellany of Group Marriages,’ and then the news media have published the news of the ‘First Group Wedding, today’s pre-drill, the certificate stamping was completed yesterday.’ The news was published in large print, with detailed information about the preparations and a sample of the couple’s marriage certificate.
Such unprecedented news, especially the military government announced, Duan Yijie and Xu family second miss big wedding, will also participate, so that this newborn, quickly caused great concern of the people at home and abroad, many newcomers also began to enthusiastically enrol.
Inside the Marshal’s House, has long been feverishly prepared, both the old lady sixteen birthday, but also the eldest son’s big wedding, this old and young, but the important figures of the opening and opening, are Duan Zhengxun is very concerned about, of course, no one dares to slacken off.
Since the Marshal’s Office openly accept gifts, no matter what use received to go, usually want to flatter to find the temple door, now there is a title of course, not to mention there is a big name: disaster relief? As for whether it is really used in the disaster area, who cares?
Far away in Beijing and Tianjin and other places of friends and relatives, had been ready to come to the old lady birthday congratulations, and now it is even double happiness, but also want to see the lively, not by bringing their families and calling friends, have or by train or by boat to Yanzhou.
Because Xu Liangchen came back from the United States not long ago, and low-profile, so not only the people, that is, the Marshal’s Office, the Sun family, the Xu family’s guests of all colours, the real has seen Xu Liangchen is not much. Boiling Yanzhou City, a crowd of countless pairs of eyes, just waiting for the wedding day, to see the cold-faced marshal moved the heart of the beauty, in the end, what kind of national colour.
The northern military government forced by the pressure of the houses, had to unconditionally release Jiang Zhengyu, Liao Yufeng heard her husband out of danger, overjoyed, took the girl on the train north to pick up her husband and her son, the Marshal’s Office announced the marriage announcement, happened to be not in Yanzhou.
Know Xu Liangchen live in Bamboo Garden, was Duan Yijie’s beloved troops stopped outside the gate, is to see the announcement of the heart of the anxious David.
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Chapter 61
Seeing the enlightenment, Davy opened his turquoise blue eyes wide in surprise, feeling really incredulous. During this period of time, in order to punish Miki and rescue Dr Jiang and several other things, his contact with Catherine was not sparse, she did not have a hint of a word about the development of her relationship with Duan Yijie, so how is it that she is suddenly about to get married?
The more I think, the more I feel unsteady, the phone can not be dialled, David drove up the car straight to Bamboo Garden.
It is already midday, the sun blazing fierce, looking at the bamboo garden hidden in the depths of the green trees of the door, David accelerated the accelerator. Before arriving at the door, two plainclothes guards rushed out and raised their hands to stop the car.
Looking at the unique logo on their chests, David consciously took out his ID, the guards looked at it and smiled politely, ‘I’m sorry, the orders from the summit, without a special pass this place will not be released, please forgive Mr David.’
‘Catherine is a reporter for the magazine, I have official business, please inform me.’ Davey grimaced, what was this, was it possible that Catherine was even under house arrest?
‘I’m very sorry, please don’t make it difficult for us sir.’ The guard waved his hand and gun-toting soldiers flashed out from behind the trees, blackened muzzles pointed at the car windows.
David frowned and simply got out of the car, standing in front of the squire as the two sides faced each other. At that moment, a black sedan car approached from a distance, and Duan Qiping stepped down.
She had seen David a few times and knew that he was Xu Liangchen’s colleague, so she greeted him with a smile, ‘Mr David, you’re here.’
David politely returned his greeting, having been here twice, he already knew the big name of Shao Qiping’s main pen, but was not clear that this was a lady from the Marshal’s House, pointing at the guards and saying somewhat angrily, ‘Miss Shao, why are they here? Are they trying to disadvantage you and Catherine?’
Duan Qiping looked at the guards and faintly shook her head, signalling them to stand down, then replied with a smile, ‘Mr. David misunderstood, you’re looking for Catherine?’ After saying that, he invited David in.
Duan Qiping didn’t know much about the relationship between Xu Liangchen and David, they were colleagues, often discussing official matters she had met, and we were all from the news industry, and had worked together as one on the matter of rescuing Dr Jiang, so she didn’t have to defend herself against David.
Duan Yijie said that recently there are a lot of people, in order to Liangchen and her safety to send guards, Duan Qiping did not have any opinion, but did not feel that this is a house arrest Liangchen not allow her to contact the outside world, since the door to see David, naturally, we must invite him to go in.
The two of them turned back and walked a few steps, behind them there was a car approaching, Luo Hongyi greeted from behind and said, ‘Please stay.’
Duan Qiping and David stopped in their tracks, Luo Hongyi smiled while getting out of the car and said, ‘Please forgive me, Mr David cannot see Miss Catherine for the time being.’
Without the need for the frowning David to ask, Duan Qiping already asked in confusion, ‘Adjutant Luo, why is this?’
Luo Hongyi politely smiled at David and patiently explained, ‘The closed negotiations for the Five Nations Bank Group loan has already begun, Miss Catherine has a special status, both as the special interpreter for the military government delegation and as a contributor to your magazine, in order to avoid the disclosure of some sensitive information, the above meaning, please ask Mr. David to forgive you for not being able to see each other for a while! –But I don’t think this time will be very long.’ As if to ease Davy’s mood, he went on to explain.
The loan negotiations were underway, such news was of course clear to Davy, but the fact that Xu Liangchen was the delegation’s interpreter was something he was not yet aware of, but thinking of Catherine’s talent and her feelings for the country, Davy felt relieved again.
This reason was undoubtedly crowning, even if there were many questions about the marriage initiation, David had no choice but to ask Luo Hongyi to tell Xu Liangchen on his behalf that he had come, and very disappointedly took his leave.
‘Missy, you almost did a bad thing with good intentions.’ Luo Hongyi watched as David got into his car and left, smiling and whispering to Duan Qiping.
‘What’s wrong?’ Qiping looked at him with some confusion, even if the two of them met, according to Xu Liangchen’s character, negotiating such a big event may not know the importance of it, if Davy’s magazine really had any official business delayed can not be good.
‘Missy didn’t see it?’ Luo Hongyi looked at the nearby blooming lively peach blossom and laughed: ‘That is also a tree in full bloom peach blossom ……’
Duan Qiping’s footsteps were stuttering, and then he understood, and couldn’t help but smile in dismay. He only thought that the young armament expert was a strong competitor of his big brother, but he didn’t think that this American reporter was also in love with him? It seems that the men of these games have very good eyes.
The five-country banking group loan negotiations had already held their first secret talks, and as the interpreter for the negotiations, Xu Liangchen had a large number of documents to sort through.
On the matter of the alliance, although she was calm on the outside, her heart was actually troubled and tormented. On the one hand, there is a deep sense of justice, on the other hand, there is the desire for freedom, Xu Liangchen is torn between resignation and resistance; how she feels about Duan Yijie, she only feels more and more confused – but just accept the arrangement of fate? Her heart was not willing to do so.
Such a psychological situation made her work efficiency greatly reduced, and it took her half the night to finish the manuscript for Secretary Peng to send it out. Since the day the negotiations began, Peng Mingxia had been ordered to come over and stay close to her every day, and with her previous experience, Xu Liangchen accepted her calmly.
Knowing that the marriage was imminent she did not want to go against the grain, but in haste she could not think of a good solution, so she had to hold back for the time being, secretly searching for the right time, her mind was instead on the negotiations.
The current situation, the biggest problem facing the governments of the North and South, are financial difficulties.
A country’s finances do not call for open source and cut costs. China’s economic lifeline since the end of the Qing Dynasty are in the hands of imperialism – the Manchu government to tariffs and other debt, regardless of which regime can not be recovered for the time being, the government can only rely on unstable local tax revenues, open source is difficult to do; in addition to the regime has been established, the people’s livelihood is in ruins, the use of money in countless places, cutting back on expenditure is even more difficult to do.
It is difficult to survive without borrowing, and borrowing requires paying the disastrous price of giving up sovereignty and economic lifelines, which both governments understand. That’s why the northern junta’s negotiations have gone back and forth a number of times, while the southern junta has been more cautious and is now opening negotiations only for disaster relief.
‘The domestic regime, as yet unrecognised by any country in the world, the former Qing claims and the foreign debts owed by the provinces, together amount to the enormous sum of £12,000,000,000.’ Negotiations became increasingly difficult, and finally even Xu Liangchen had to live in the Autumn Rain Garden where the delegation was located.
This day the foreign ministry general director and everyone to dinner, in analysing the situation said with a smile: ‘the folk saying, the northern military government of any financial general director is the borrowing general director, at first borrowed two million, one million, then hundreds of thousands, and finally even tens of thousands or even 10,000 are borrowing, and sometimes even 10,000 small amount can not be borrowed, the government can be mortgaged things are being mortgaged, the water company pledged forty thousand, and there was a double-bagging case, for which there was a big international lawsuit.’
‘The military government in the north has another financial committee, presided over another way to borrow money, telegraphic orders to the representatives in foreign countries to look for borrowing routes, so the staff in foreign countries have been looking for borrowing as the main object of work. You know, responsible for reaching the loan of the intermediary, there are commissions can be taken, borrowing is not only to save the country and can benefit themselves, why not? It is also considered a momentary great view.’ Xiao Minghua, the Chief Financial Officer, said with a bitter smile.
Everyone shook their heads and sighed as they spoke of the government’s financial hardships, and Xu Liangchen did not speak. The more she learnt about the affairs of the country, the heavier her heart became, unable to imagine that the country that had always thought that the land was so large and vast was in such a situation right now, and from this, she became more and more attached to the negotiations.
Helplessly, the negotiations have been carried out for more than half a month, there has been no progress. Borrowing north and south of the military government are talking about, the northern military government of the amount of money is the use of the South, to unify China, if the plan is completed, the five countries to obtain the loan of the remuneration is naturally quite generous.
And the southern military government’s borrowing purpose is disaster relief and development of people’s livelihood, can give the condition is far less favourable than the northern military government promised that outside, naturally it is even more difficult to make progress. Watching the reports about the disaster, Xu Liangchen can not help but be anxious.
This day the negotiations ended, returned to the residence with dinner, Peng secretary hurriedly walked in: ‘Miss Xu, big young man came.’
In addition to sometimes listening to Peng Mingxia intentionally or unintentionally about the wedding preparations, Xu Liangchen has never taken the initiative to ask about the wedding, after the negotiations began, but also have not seen the face of Duan Yijie, how did he suddenly come?
Before he had time to ask, Peng Mingxia had already turned around and called out with a smile, ‘Young man,’ and saw Duan Yijie walk in with big strides.
Peng Mingxia served tea and retreated, Duan Yijie took a close look at Xu Liangchen’s face before sitting on the sofa: ‘It’s been hard on you for a while, I’ve been organising the recovery of the water diversion rights recently and haven’t come to see you …… Tonight, I’ve made an appointment to meet a few American friends for the borrowing negotiation, so please go with me, okay? ’
Duan Yijie opened his mouth is business, Xu Liangchen some nervousness slowly relaxed, she nodded yes, the two got up to go out, Duan Yijie suddenly reached over intended to pull her hand, Liangchen was stunned, then backed away to avoid.
Duan Yijie outstretched hand stopped halfway, he looked at his hand, then looked up and stared at Xu Liangchen, thin lips lightly hooked slightly bitter smile and shook his head, but did not force the body forward, the matter of the faintly inaccessible quietly sighed: ‘Liangchen, you …… blame me?’
Hearing him ask such a topic, Xu Liangchen heart extremely uncomfortable, while accompanying the Duan Yijie to go out, while deliberately Gu Gu right and left to lead off the topic: ‘…… you just said the right to draw water, what is going on?’
Duan Yijie looked at her taut face and stubborn look, hopelessly shook his head and smiled, but his mouth turned to start answering her question, ‘Recovering sovereignty, revitalising the country, is the military government as well as knowledgeable people want to do, tariff autonomy, consular jurisdiction and so on for the country for the people to be familiar with, but the right to divert water is very little known.’
Water diversion, also known as territorial port or river, pilotage, Xu Liangchen nodded to indicate that he understood, the two sat in the car, Duan Yijie went on to say, ‘The navigational conditions of the port waterways, is a natural barrier for a country, and has a close relationship with the national defence, a number of countries in Europe and Japan, are only used by their own citizens to act as a pilot within the territorial waters, and require foreign ships importing and exporting to undergo mandatory water diversion service.’
‘In this sense, the right to draw water is a manifestation of national sovereignty.’ Xu Liangchen took over, ‘And what is our situation in this regard?’
‘Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, our country has been forced to join the worldwide competition, our sovereignty has been severely damaged, and the right to divert water has been lost outside.’ Duan Yijie’s sword frowned, ‘The Sino-British Five-Port Treaty of Commerce and subsequent treaties all implicitly stipulate that foreign ships entering and exiting Chinese ports have the right to freely employ water divers; anyone can apply to serve as a water diver in China; and that the right to divert water is in the hands of a foreign consul. In Yanzhou,’ he looked at Xu Liangchen, his voice low and slow, ’there has not been a single Chinese pilot practising here since the 1870s; not only in Yanzhou harbour, but also in other coastal ports of commerce.’
The loss of water diversion rights not only infringed on the interests of Chinese water divers and the shipping industry, but also seriously threatened China’s national defence security. The most typical example is the Sino-French War – 1884, the British pilot Thomas led the French warships into the Fujian River, to participate in the Sino-French naval battle of Mawei, after the entire Fujian navy was destroyed, the foreign pilot such as helping the enemy behaviour, the Chinese government can not do anything about it.
‘The more serious problem is that most of the people and government officials do not understand the significance of the right to water, and many do not even know what water diversion is, let alone consider it in relation to national sovereignty and national defence security.’ Duan Yijie said with deep concern.
‘The government immediately used newspapers and other communication media, gave the people the right to know, and called on the society to take action and support the government in revising the relevant bill to gradually recover the relevant national sovereignty including the right to divert water.’ Xu Liangchen glanced at him and said softly.
Her heart was a little heavy, such a significant topic, as a news person herself and her peers had not even been noticed before. Water dripping through stone, if the relevant work had already been done in previous years, perhaps the situation would be different now.
‘Well,’ Beating Sauce gave her an appreciative glance, worthy of being a member of the press, Liangchen’s senses in this area are exceptionally sharp: ’I’ve already written a letter to the government, petitioning the Ministry of Transportation and the Navy to join forces with the city’s Maritime Boundary Committee and Hydrographic Survey Bureau, and started to study ways and means of recovering the right to divert water, and I believe that there will soon be a Echo.’
The two said, the car has stopped, Xu Liangchen looked up, the American clubhouse neon lights flashing.
The two got out of the car, the adjutant who had been waiting in front of the door quickly greeted them, ‘Legion Commander, the guests have arrived, Adjutant Luo is greeting them.’
Duan Yijie nodded and brought Liang Chen quickly up the stairs from the secret passage next to him. While walking Duan Yijie whispered, ‘The guests are people from JP Morgan and Kun Luo, and Citibank.’
Xu Liangchen’s heart stirred, this was the main constituent representative of the American consortium, and it seemed that Duan Yijie also clearly knew the attitude of all parties of the talks, and wanted to break through each one.
‘This is still your suggestion to Chief Wang.’ Duan Yijie turned his head and smiled faintly, Xu Liangchen didn’t say anything.
Based on his understanding of the Americans and their performance during the negotiations, Xu Liangchen had an intuition that the Americans could be used as a breakthrough, so he penetrated the idea to Generalissimo Wang, and it was unexpected that this idea was quickly implemented, and the one who came was still Duan Yijie.
The adjutant walked up briskly and pushed open the door of the elegant seat, several people who were sitting on the coffee table chatting stopped their conversation and turned their heads to look over.
It was none other than Morgan’s chief representative, Sitan Han, Kun Luo’s first representative, Tommy, as well as Citibank’s Dale, First National Bank’s Edward, and the military government’s advisor, Cyril, and the adjutant, Luo Hongwen.
Both sides have been negotiating for more than half a month, and several representatives are familiar and feel close to this Miss Catherine, who has outstanding looks and studied at Harvard with a mouthful of American English. However, apart from Adjutant Luo, even Cyril didn’t know that she was the future young lady of the Marshal’s Office, who was hotly debated in the newspapers, and only thought that she was the interpreter brought by Duan Yijie, which saved Xu Liangchen from embarrassment and uncomfortableness.
So they greeted each other politely and took their seats.
From the relationship between China and the United States, gradually said to the theme of the meeting, Duan Yijie road to raise the wine cup to the nose, gently sniffed, slowly said: ‘Borrowing unsuccessful, for the military government suffered a heavy disaster, of course, very difficult, and the formation of the consequences of this difficulty, for the United States of America will be and South China to establish a close business relationship is also extremely unfavourable.’
Sitan Han and others stopped drinking and looked over inquiringly, Xu Liangchen smiled slightly and continued, ‘The current borrowing conditions offered by the bank group are obviously detrimental to China’s sovereignty, which can easily cause general opposition from the Chinese people. Even if the military government agrees, the actions caused by the popular opposition will most likely shake the military government’s foundation, which is worthy of the attention of all countries, especially the United States who wants to develop further relations with my government.’
Sitanhan finished drinking the red wine in his glass and nodded, ‘To be honest, my personal opinion is completely in line with the two of you, but everyone understands that the conditions of the loan are partly negotiated by the banking group and partly prompted by the foreign ministries of the various countries.’
Duan Yijie’s sword brows lightly frowned as he looked at the crimson wine in his glass, nodding faintly, Dell took over and said, ‘With regard to the Chinese government’s policy, I think there are only two points for any country: one is that they don’t want China to be annexed by one or two ambitious countries, so the countries must maintain parity in China; on the other hand, they are unwilling to see China become a powerful country, and they hope that China can maintain the status quo.’
Tommy is a middle-aged man with a long beard, and his loud voice is full of middle air: ‘From the success of China’s revolution, I think all countries are wary, deeply afraid of China’s expansion of national power, and therefore also very much hope to borrow to maintain parity of power among countries, and at the same time to supervise the finances of the various governments in China. No one wants China to borrow our money to cultivate power and expel us, so the purpose of borrowing is very important.’
Looking at a smiling face in front of her, Xu Liangchen’s heart is cold, in her heart is still friendly to the United States and still treat China with this kind of mentality, other powers can be imagined. Just thinking, listening to Duan Yijie said in a deep voice: ‘China in the current situation, at least ten years without the ability to foreign, some people are too sensitive, my government hopes to borrow, only for disaster relief and development of people’s livelihood, this borrowing absolutely can not be harmed national sovereignty and social order as a prerequisite.’
Sitanhan nodded, indicating that he was willing to convey the southern military government’s intentions to the five-nation consortium.
Xu Liangchen slightly raised his eyebrows and looked at Duan Yijie, this marshal no matter when in front of the foreigners, always calm and sharp without being overbearing, so she could not help but feel admiration, so the topic changed tone somewhat solemn said: ‘If purely from the perspective of the news reporter, I will be in the New York Times published an editorial in favour of rescuing the five-country banking group, and the establishment of the four-country consortium. Because I believe that Japan is using the name of economic co-operation for political purposes, which is detrimental to the banking syndicate itself and difficult for the Chinese government to tolerate.’
Her soft voice said the topic, but make Si Tanhan and other people suddenly look straight, a few people look at each other, contemplation for a moment nodded, Si Tanhan said: ‘Miss Catherine words, in my opinion quite reasonable, the bank group to the current situation, should also give attention.’
‘China had a large-scale boycott of U.S. goods trend, I think you all have heard and seen; Chinese people’s high anti-American sentiment, why your country is still not vigilant? This loan to the southern government is purely for disaster relief and development of people’s livelihood, I personally believe that your country should take this opportunity to give the Chinese people a new image and influence of the United States of America, both morally and spiritually.’ Xu Liangchen voice fluent, soft words, said is to make Si Tanhan and other very moved content.
Before they were involved in the loan negotiations with China, James, the most influential figure in Congress and president of the University of Illinois, had reminded everyone that whichever country succeeded in establishing the most profoundly positive image in war-torn China would reap the greatest rewards spiritually and commercially as a result.
James was convinced that the cost and price of winning the greatest future stake in China would be worth it even in terms of material gain – ‘for morality and spirit will dominate commerce more powerfully than the military flag.’
‘Just like when your country initiated the Gengzi Reparations Refund Study Abroad, the United States of America’s influence in China has since risen rapidly, even quickly rivalling Japan’s.’ X.C continued to persuade, ‘Moreover, while most students who stayed in Japan could not even speak Japanese fluently, most students who stayed in the United States were able to learn both East and West, and many titanic figures emerged, which is something your country should be proud of.’
Sitan Han and the others nodded and smiled in agreement, Xu Liangchen sipped his red wine, his face smiling, ‘When most of the students who stayed in Japan were passionate about “doctrine” and “revolution”, and for the sake of “doctrine” ‘ and chopping off heads – whether it’s chopping off other people’s heads or their own, the students who stayed in the United States were more concerned about “issues” – caring about literature and education, supporting improvement, and called the pillars of change in society – of course, I’m not trying to flatter myself.’
Hearing her intentional banter, everyone laughed, and the atmosphere became more relaxed, Duan Yijie was quite surprised to look deeply at her – under the light, Xu Liangchen’s face shimmered with a soft and touching halo, so it turned out that she could also be this funny, and unconsciously influencing others in the midst of it – he had actually seen this for the first time, and he had never seen this kind of person. -Herself was actually the first time to see, how honourable and lovely such Xu Liangchen was.
Si Tan Han and others can not help but be moved by Xu Liangchen’s words, they promised to reflect to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seriously consider tonight’s conversation, the rest of the time became relaxed, the crowd chatted about some recent hot news, and to Duan Yijie congratulations on the big wedding: ‘Major is about to get married in a big wedding, we congratulate in advance, I wish that the Major marry a beautiful woman who is a country. ’
Duan Yijie lips with a smile intentionally or unintentionally looked at Xu Liangchen: ‘Thank you, but the Chinese custom, congratulations can not be empty words, if tonight’s meeting can be effective, but also counted as a gift of congratulations; beauty Well, people have different aesthetics, I do not know if it counts, but dumped in the next, it is true.’
Rarely Duan Yijie words easy to flirt, everyone kindly raised their glasses and laughed, Xu Liangchen quietly crossed him a glance, this person all day pretending to be a pig eating a tiger, not also articulate? He has made demands on the Americans, but he still has time to make fun of himself, annoying.
I’m not teasing, I’m trying to please a beautiful woman, and you still don’t appreciate it? The crowd got up to take their leave, Duan Yijie raised an eyebrow and slanted a glance at Xu Liangchen, drinking the wine in the cup in one gulp.
Xu Liangchen’s usual amount of alcohol, although general, but not too bad, tonight for business, naturally did not intentionally hide the amount of alcohol, but also drank a few cups. I don’t know if it’s because of these days of heavy worry, work and busy tension, the body can’t take it, when he got up, he was a little dizzy. Strongly insisted on sending the guests away, she was a little dizzy, could not help but stagger back a few steps, leaning against a large tree next to her.
Seeing this, Duan Yi Jie busily followed her over, ‘Liang Chen, what’s wrong with you? Drunk?’
‘I’m not drunk, just …… just a little dizzy.’ Xu Liangchen closed his eyes, controlling the feeling of vomiting that had risen from walking around, and said in a low voice.
‘I’ll help you over.’ Duan Yijie softened his voice and said reaching over.
‘No need ……,’ Xu Liangchen hastily dodged, hadn’t he learnt his lesson yet? Last time, if it wasn’t for the scandal caused by being entangled with the cold-faced big young man in public, why would it come to this point today.
Dodging too quickly, the stomach is again a flutter, Xu Liangchen dare not move again, reaching out to support the tree slightly bent over. Duan Yijie flashed his eyes to look around, this is the club’s hidden exit, excluding one or two waiters and no one else, a little thought, no longer hesitate, came over to hold Xu Liangchen’s hand, a bend in the waist to hold her up.
Xu Liangchen low exclaimed, was Duan Yijie a princess hug tightly in the arms, head turned, in front of the eyes is the stars flashing Cham Cham night sky.
‘Quickly put me down!’ Xu Liangchen’s face was hot, and he drank in a low voice. Even though it was nighttime, but Deputy Luo and the Si attendant were all there, er, just no one, one couldn’t behave this ambiguously with this great young man – what was going on here?
‘You’re drunk, stay honest.’ Duan Yijie softly instructed, then took a step towards the car. Xu Liangchen hastily struggled, a sense of vomiting in a hurry, but his body was weak and feeble, being held tightly by Duan Yijie, unable to move.
Luo Hongyi has long opened the car door, and the driver as if he did not see standing aside, Duan Yijie Xu Liangchen gently into the back seat, still in his arms, softly instructed: ‘Slowly drive, she is drunk.’
The driver promised, and steadily drove the car.
Smell the nose end of the fragrance of wine mixed with the fragrance of the woman, Duan Yijie heart is great, I can not imagine that this night to say that the hole in the United States at the same time, there is a good thing that the beauty of the drunkenness, thinking of the hand and then tightened.
Xu Liangchen body stiff, intended to struggle, but in full view of the public is not good, Duan Yijie even multiply people’s danger, are on the car why not let go? Blushing heartbeat, hands and feet more and more weak, only to try to move to the side.
‘Don’t hole, look and vomit.’ Duan Yijie’s voice gentle in infinite doting listening to Xu Liangchen goosebumps straight up, the line of sight from under the eyelashes swept two eyes, but saw the street lamps dappled light, Luo Hongyi and the driver’s face hidden smile, not from the face of the hot into a piece, in order to no longer lead to people teasing, had to stiffen his body and did not struggle again.
Duan Yijie satisfied tightened his arm, thin lips slightly hooked out a faint smile, seems to think of something, he suddenly positively whispered: ‘Liang Chen, thank you.’
Xu Liangchen understood that he was talking about tonight’s meeting with the Americans. This was her hometown and home country, whatever she did was right, she shook her head lightly.
After a long time of silence, Xu Liangchen suddenly whispered, ‘I don’t need you to thank …… me but, can you promise me one thing?’
Duan Yijie glanced at her with some surprise, and said with a straight face, ‘You say, what I can do, I will definitely promise.’
Xu Liangchen lowered her eyebrows and said softly, ‘In the …… future, between the two of us …… no matter what happens. Please don’t blame my cousin and big sister and them …… can you and the Grand Marshal’s House?’
Hearing her say later, Duan Yijie thought it was after marriage, could not help but feel a heat in his heart, a smile floated up on his face, looking at the side of her face and whispered, ‘You think too much, since it is a family, if there is something going on, naturally solve it at home, how could I be unreasonable and blame them? I promise you.’
This is your own promise, Xu Liangchen whispered her thanks and didn’t say anything else; Duan Yijie thought she had already figured it out and couldn’t help but be filled with joy.
After a few days, the U.S. consortium to ‘unwilling to interfere in the administrative sovereignty of the southern military government and internal affairs’ as the name, suddenly announced the withdrawal of the five-nation banking group, and declared that, based on humanitarianism, does not rule out unilateral assistance to the flood and tsunami disaster areas in southern China, while agreeing to reward the Americans individually to China’s investment.
The withdrawal of the United States caused considerable pressure on the other four countries, and the banking group, fearing an unforeseen complication, announced that it would accelerate the progress of its negotiations with the military government in the south and reconsider certain conditions, and for a time, the borrowing negotiations peaked. The governments of the four countries were stimulated by the actions of the United States, their attitudes had to be changed, and the negotiations were easier than before, and the conditions of the loan were conceded.
Xu Liangchen’s heart slightly settled some, this day is sorting out the minutes of the talks, Citibank’s Dale called the internal phone, said by a friend entrusted to convey her National Geographic Magazine, Mr David has an urgent matter to find Miss Catherine.
The delegation has the discipline to contact the outside world, especially the press, and needs to report to the person in charge. Xu Liangchen greeted Chief Wang and dialled David’s number: ‘David, I’m sorry, it’s not convenient to contact you lately because of official foreign ministry business, so ……’
The long-lost voice rang in his ears, and there was a hard-to-suppress delight in David’s voice: ‘I understand, Catherine. The Japanese Minister, Taro Shigemitsu, called and today Miki came to the magazine to apologise, you were the main person involved and I thought you should be present so I was anxious to find you.’
Damn Japanese, only today want to apologise, of course he should be present, and it is better to make them restrain a few more points, at present the negotiation is at a critical juncture, if the Japanese do not make trouble, perhaps the negotiation will be more likely to be successful.
So he nodded his head in agreement and quickly reported back to the top.
Hearing that it was the Japanese who apologised, the Foreign Minister of course supported the meeting. Thus, accompanied by Peng Mingxia, Xu Liangchen returned to National Geographic Magazine.
David greeted Xu Liangchen joyfully, his turquoise blue eyes soft with emotion, ‘Catherine, are you alright?’
Xu Liangchen smiled and nodded, but in his heart, he was thinking, if he asked David to help him leave again, would it be too much trouble for him? ……
The office of National Geographic Magazine in Yanshou is a very large courtyard located in the rental community, four courtyards, dozens of houses, my broad and beautiful. The southernmost courtyard has the best view, with a brick path in the middle, shaded by cherry and plum trees.
Three people into the courtyard, but see the green cover, the grass on the ground is Davito friends purchased from the British seed growth, the courtyard wall painted ivory white, looks exquisite luxury, the corner of the green bamboo verdant, cypress with smoke, acacia flowers in full bloom.
Just sitting down in the hexagonal pavilion in the courtyard, a servant hurriedly walked in, ‘Sir, there is a Japanese.’
‘Let him come in,’ David looked at Peng Mingxia, Secretary Peng smiled and consciously avoided the room.
‘I have ushered him in.’ The servant gestured towards the courtyard gate, where Miki stood.
Seeing Xu Liangchen and David turn their eyes to look at him, he bowed a little stiffly and approached over as the servant withdrew.
Xu Liangchen and David looked at each other, neither making a sound.
The fact that Miki had come for an apology and yet was not in uniform was a clear provocation, since what David and Xu Liangchen had proposed in the first place was that he be asked to apologise on behalf of the Japanese Army.
He looked a little underdressed, an ornate but ill-fitting tuxedo with a wide tie and even some valuable pearls on it, and underneath striped black suit trousers, patent leather shoes, and a certain bowler hat held by the flat of his right arm.
Neither of the two men said a word, but just looked at Miki with that same air of nonchalance, and with some embarrassment Miki bent down deeply, with his head, back, and neck in a straight line, and at almost a right angle to his stiff legs. Holding this position for a long moment, he then slowly straightened up and began to recite a pre-prepared apology.
‘I’m sorry, I’ve come to apologise.’ He trailed off and said stiltedly, ‘I thought this was about doing my best for the Empire and His Majesty the Emperor, I’m sorry, I was wrong, please forgive me.’
The fact that this Major-san was purposely dressed in civilian clothes and had dragged on apologising for so long deeply displeased both Xu Liangchen and David, who placed his feet on the stone table in front of him, looked at the clumps of ponytailed cherry blossoms outside the pavilion, and said wistfully, ‘There’s nothing wrong with saying you’re sorry, but do you know what you were wrong about?’
Miki looked puzzled and quickly glanced at Xu Liangchen.
Xu Liangchen took over David’s words, her voice crisp and dignified, ‘I’m a contributor to National Geographic, on the magazine’s payroll, and I’m also a Chinese, so I have to be loyal to my own country, and to my own employer. Do my best to report accurately, you are paid by the Japanese government and must also be responsible for your Japan, now let me ask, if I gave you a handful of money to report false information to your Imperial Army Headquarters, in other words, to betray your country, how would you feel?’
Miki’s eyes widened at that, his body swayed twice, and with a jerk, he closed his eyes and bowed to the end, ‘I’m sorry, I understand.’ He muttered in a low voice, bowing as he backed out.
Looking at his figure, David sighed, ‘Would you believe it? Even though this guy has been complained about by us, his promotion in the Japanese army will not be affected at all, Japan has become accustomed to using money to open the way in East Asia in recent years.’ He looked at Xu Liangchen, ‘Catherine, are you alright?’
Xu Liangchen smiled helplessly and opened the door, ‘David, you’ve already seen the marriage announcement, right?’
David nodded, ‘I was about to ask you, do you …… love him?’
Xu Liangchen smiled slightly bitterly and whispered the head and tail of the matter, David sighed with some understanding, ‘China’s current overall situation foreshadows an extended civil war, and the warlord holding the barrel of a gun is indeed indeed China’s emperor of the soil. However, if you are willing, I will do my best to help you.’
Xu Liangchen thanked him, the two whispered for a while, Xu Liangchen then took Secretary Peng to leave.
After two days, the United States and the military government did not move to negotiate a ten million U.S. dollars borrowing, the military government delegation is excited, wine will be for congratulations, the end of the reception Xu Liangchen seems to be a little drunk, early to go to bed, to the early morning Pang Mingxia suddenly found that Xu Er Miss is gone again!
Frightened, busy calling Duan Yijie, Duan Yijie is also very surprised, brought Luo Hongyi quietly over, looking around, indeed nowhere to be seen.
Sinking face instructed the crowd to keep quiet, Duan Yijie into the residence of Xu Liangchen. Bedroom furnishings are simple and clean, a woman’s boudoir unique fragrance reminds him of that night half-drunken time, Liangchen, you even want to leave?
Remembering and understanding Xu Liangchen’s request on that day, Duan Yijie did not look for trouble with Sun Menglin and the Xu family, nor did he talk to his father about it, but secretly sent out a number of people to investigate and find out.
The wedding is still a week away, Duan Yijie’s mood is getting heavier and heavier, this evening, he sat in his office and looked at the documents in front of him, part of the loan has been in place, the disaster area is in urgent need of relief, the army has been allowed to participate in the relief efforts, he will soon go to the disaster area to command and inspect, Liangchen, you really just like this?
He sighed quietly, how should he explain to his grandmother and father, how should he explain to the people? Should I use the disaster relief as a pretext to postpone the wedding? Liang Chen, are you really going to force me to take it by force?
Luo Hongyi quietly walked in, saluted and whispered a few words, Duan Yijie violently stood up and forced himself to look at him, ‘The news is solid?’
Luo Hongyi nodded, ‘Yes, our insiders have seen the photos and the people.’
‘Good, immediately send troops to surround me!’ Duan Yijie slapped the table, Luo Hongyi busied himself, ‘Young master, the legation is not Vaughn’s sphere of influence, if it causes international strife, it’s not good for us, besides, the loan has just been negotiated ……’
Duan Yijie slowly sat down his body, pondering for a long time, hooking his lips in a cold smile: ‘Well then, since she walked in on her own, I’ll let her walk out on her own!’
Jiang Zhengyu accompanied by his son and his wife, returned to Yanzhou, received an ordinary welcome from the public, and then the U.S. Embassy also by the questioning counsellor stepped in, set up a reception for the doctor to pressure and wash the dust after the banquet, but Duan Yijie came to the door, said that the fiancée with Dr. Jiang did not go back, asked the Embassy to assist in the query, or else it will be the matter publicised.
Jackson, the American minister, was both confused and surprised, and personally came out to receive the wife-seeking marshal. Duan Yijie took out Xu Liangchen’s photo, and Jackson hurriedly had to send someone to summon the embassy staff to make enquiries. The relationship between the United States of America and the southern military government has just entered a good place, if the future young lady of the Marshal’s House disappeared from the banquet, but the trouble.
Duan Yijie smiled and stopped him, naming Counsellor Daniel: ‘Mr Daniel, how have you been? I’m very grateful to all of you for your hospitality to my fiancée, it’s almost time for the wedding, please tell her that it’s time to go home; even though the public embassy has diplomatic immunity, this is still China’s territory after all.’ Boy, what audacity, how dare you antagonise me? If it is not your servant drunkenly revealing the mouth, this big young man’s wife is very true to you guys to hide the drop of water is not revealed.
Looking at Duan Yi Jie’s smiling and cold look, Daniel knew that the matter of Catherine’s hiding had been leaked.
In the evening, Duan Yijie received a phone call, hanging heart finally put back. Liang Chen don’t try again, it’s useless, you can’t leave.
The last time I wanted to leave, to the cold-faced young man intercepted, so this time David suggested Xu Liangchen live in the embassy for a few days, wait for the wedding to pass, and then quietly leave Yanzhou, who knew that they always underestimated Duan Yijie’s power and intelligence network in Yanzhou.
The next few days, Duan Yijie appeared in the Bamboo Garden every day, eyes gleaming, staring at her trying on wedding dresses, in front of her face, arranging the wedding matters, Xu Liangchen is more and more clear, he really can’t hide this time.
Yanzhou in the height of summer, still with the tail of the rainy season, moist and warm warm wind lightly blowing.
It happened to be the weekend, the sky just dawned, the main venue of the first group wedding – the main square in front of the military government and the surrounding area, has been a sea of people.
The square set up two flower tower, dressed neatly in the military government protocol office band has been neatly arranged on standby, arranged flowers on the podium floating red satin, written on it, ‘congratulations on the first group wedding grandly held’ in large letters.
The heavens are beautiful, today’s weather clear blue sky, a touch of sunrise, hanging high on the flagpole in the military government square, in the wind elegantly trailing a thin as a cicada’s veil.
People from all directions, crowded, competing to witness this rare in the South, the government promotes and presides over the group wedding, and the Southland’s first major warlord family most important new generation of marshal wedding spectacle.
Time slowly passed, the military band’s trombone sounded loud and clear, the domestic guests appeared one after another on the observation platform, a long queue, lined up outside the red gates of the military government.
All around the square, the military police with guns and nuclear bombs are heavily guarded, but it does not harm the lively atmosphere now.
Opposite the church, there is the curling sound of the organ, seemingly flowing in the air.
The newlyweds had already arrived one after another, and in the parking area set aside for this purpose, all kinds of vehicles were parked, including four-wheeled cars, some of which were decorated with flowers, some of which were neat and solemn; there were even red-coloured sedan chairs, and the bands of the families were very eye-catching, with Chinese and Western musical instruments blaring in unison, and with the organ and marching bands in a lively manner, and the sound of firecrackers popping one after the other, and the children laughing and shouting, and the atmosphere of the scene gradually became more and more warm and enthusiastic.
Temporarily set up in the dressing room and the day before the rehearsal of the place, have stood differently dressed brides or bridesmaids, the scene is a little chaotic, but through the indescribable festive and lively. Not long after, the brides arrived one after another, with the help of their female companions to the mirror to trace the eyebrows and draw sideburns up.
There were thirty-six couples in total, because the Social Affairs Bureau stipulated a uniform dress code, so from the outside you can’t tell if you are from a good or bad family, the wedding dress was a Western-style dress, a uniform toffee-red satin, a bouquet of pink red roses and evergreen grass.
The dressing room is a piece of scarlet joy, people talk to each other, the Marshal House of the bride how come not yet come?
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Chapter 62
Quite a few newcomers later reported, really because the Marshal House announced that the Major Marriage will also participate in the group wedding, to be able to and such a figure together with the great ceremony, of course, is also considered a great fortune in life.
The organisers received a secret order from the Marshal’s Office to send staff at the entrance to strictly check the documents. Many brides and their companions, while going into the dressing room to do their own thing, couldn’t help but look around to find out which one was the luckiest bride of the day, the unnamed and lesser-known second miss of the Xu family, the future wife of the marshal.
Xu Liangchen, who thought what David said was reasonable and quietly hid in the American Embassy, didn’t expect Duan Yijie to suddenly arrive in just a few days, and in his words, he put himself in the way of Auntie Jiang and Daniel’s head for the matter of his departure. The cold-faced young man knows what he wants Xu Liangchen, after thinking left and right, had to head out of the embassy.
David and Duan Yijie fought twice, really do not want to just let go, but he understands that this time, the cold-faced marshal not only directly to find the Minister, but also put the matter on the cousin Daniel, is to completely cut off their own use of the United States of America embassy out of the idea – Catherine again anything, he will certainly rise to the diplomatic level! –The United States Minister in Yanzhou will not because of a woman, a love, and the military government, when Daniel will be accused, and even be sent home, and I am afraid that he will not be spared.
Why does Duan Yijie just refuse to let go? Is he in love with Catherine? David looked at Xu Liangchen, both sad and worried, for the first time he was sad that he was not the one who held the most important power – because he could not fight against the military government to lead a hundred thousand soldiers of the Major General, the beautiful people in trouble, will have to do nothing about it; and Catherine went, the two people still have a destiny in this life?
David emotional complexity of the eyes, Xu Liangchen how to see do not understand? She secretly sighed, never let go of the worry and vague premonition come true, this karmic entanglement where it will be so easy to end? She has seen with her own eyes that the cold-faced young man is a ruthless character who leads troops and fights battles, and who has a plan for the future.
The car travelled past the neon flashing riverside, David looked at Xu Liangchen and softly said, ‘Catherine, now …… where to go?’ Is it really necessary to send the beloved to the side of the love rival, which makes his own a heart how to be embarrassed?
Xu Liangchen looked at him and did not speak. Bamboo Garden is no longer able to go, where else can one go? But it is the cousin’s house …… she faintly bitter smile: ‘You know, I can go, but it is just the Sun family’.
Listening to her bitter words, David’s heart ached, turned his hand and parked the car at the riverside, his eyes looked at Xu Liangchen with pity and eagerness: ‘Catherine, let’s go, go back to the United States, I will definitely give you a home of your own!’
Xu Liangchen looked at him, half a long time to move away from the line of sight slowly shook his head, ‘David, thank you for your affection, I tried …… I can’t be that selfish ……’
David looked at her sadly. Catherine, I know, I have always known, Duan Yijie chest, that is, put your mind, you refused to be ashamed of the motherland, refused to take advantage of the willingness to help us Japan and Germany, you can not let go of the Sun House, you can not let go of your sister, and even can not let go of the family of Dr. Jiang, so many trips, you have long been bound wings of the bird … … …Catherine, do you really want to sacrifice your love for these?
At this time a black car trailed behind and stopped at one side without dodging. David frowned and looked over, the car door opened, and the one who walked down was Jiang Jingwu.
He was slightly thinner than before, his eyebrows were furrowed, and his expression was solemn, looking at the car with the U.S. Embassy logo in front of him, he did not hesitate to stride over, raised his hand in greeting and then reached out to pull open the door directly: ‘Xiao Chen, I’m sorry, I’m late.’
Looking at the familiar face in front of him, Xu Liangchen’s heart suddenly surged with the joy of seeing loved ones and …… aggression, she stepped out of the car and stood in front of Jiang Jingwu, with an expression that seemed to be joyful and sad: ‘Jingwu, you’re back? How did you know I was here? How did you know I was here? ……‘
’I’ve been following you all along.’ Jiang Jingwu smiled warmly, turning her head slightly to look at David who got off the bus, ‘This is your colleague, Mr David?’ It seems to be more than just a colleague ah, mother said that Meichen had slipped up once, this handsome American reporter, was following Xiao Chen’s footsteps to Yanshou it, it was the first time he had seen it, and it was really graceful.
‘Nice to meet you, Administrator Jiang.’ Although he hadn’t met in person, after the rescue of Jiang Zhengyu, the composition of the Jiang family’s members was already very familiar to David, and hearing Xu Liangchen call out Jiang Jingwu’s name, he became clear about the identity of the man on the opposite side of the table.
‘Mr David, thank you very much for your great help this time, the huge pressure caused by the media reports at home and abroad was an important reason for my father’s escape, thank you!’ Jiang Jingwu raised his hand and saluted Davidi extremely seriously.
The media report on his father’s arrest was strongly facilitated by Xiao Chen, but the power of this American reporter was not to be underestimated, Jiang Jingwu had long since understood the reason from the relevant channels, so he first sincerely thanked him in the meeting.
‘Dr Jiang is a scholar who came back from the United States of America, and the United States has an extremely close relationship, it is impossible for me to stand idly by.’ David smiled as he returned the salute, his line of sight turning round motionlessly between Xu Liangchen and Jiang Jingwu.
Xu Liangchen had spoken many times about her connection with the Jiang family, about her friendship with Jiang Jingwu from childhood, so to Jiang Jingwu, David was no stranger in his heart, but he had never been like this, clearly realised that Xu Liangchen’s friendship from childhood might not be pure, and that the other party turned out to be such an outstanding young man!
The other person turned out to be such an outstanding young man! Such a talented man and a beautiful woman, what they had developed since childhood was just a pure relationship like brother and sister? Instead of what the Chinese call ‘childhood sweethearts’? While exchanging pleasantries with Jiang Jingwu, David quietly observed the subtle changes in their faces.
He could see that Catherine’s concern for this man and Dr Jiang was not deliberately hidden, while Jiang Jingwu’s dark eyes were full of pure concern and doting. Between these two people, there was definitely more than just brother and sisterly love! Dai Ya’s heart instantly fell into a deep pool, he looked deeply at Xu Liang Chen, could it be that Catherine did not tell the truth to herself?
Jiang Jingwu sensed David’s scrutiny and change in mood, he looked deeply at the other party and smiled faintly, ‘’Mr David, thank you for your righteous act of seeing the road and pulling out a sword to help you in the eyes of the Chinese. Some other day in the next must be together with my father and mother, set up a banquet to thank you; also thank you for the care of Xiao Chen, my mother has been holding, let me come to pick her back, you see ……’ He has so many words to ask Xiao Chen, this American reporter is on the side, it’s not very convenient to speak.
At that, David frowned slightly and turned his head to look at Xu Liangchen, Catherine, are you willing to go with him?
Xu Liangchen thought about it, he didn’t want to go back to his cousin’s place like this, and Auntie Jiang’s husband just came back from a life and death scare, he should really go over to take a look, so he smiled and said, ‘David, Dr Jiang came back from the danger, I should go to take a look, Auntie let Jingwu come to pick me up, so don’t worry about it.’
Jing Wu? Called is affectionate, David looked askance at Jiang Jingwu, cold-faced young man still entangled, can’t think of another childhood friend Jiang Gongzi, is their own pursuit of the road of beauty, destined to be difficult and even labour without success? …… China has a saying, called clam and crane competition, do not know how to use in this effect?
Thinking of this, David smiled and softly instructed: ‘Good, then I will not send you, Catherine, take care. If there is anything, just give me a call.’
Catherine, now that I’m here, I’m not going to give up! There are some things that you don’t want to do it’s okay, for our future, I’d like to see who can stop me from loving you!
The fiery persistence in David’s eyes, made Jiang Jingwu can not help but feel a movement in his heart, contemplatively glanced at him again, David’s face has quickly calmed down, politely said goodbye to them and got into the car and went away.
Jiang Jingwu pulled open the car door, ‘Xiao Chen, get in the car, I have something I want to say to you.’
The smile on Xu Liangchen’s face involuntarily stagnated, of course she knew exactly what Jiang Jingwu wanted to say, if he asked about that topic again, how should she answer him?
The situation in front of her can not dodge, Xu Liangchen can only smile and sit in the car, Jiang Jingwu closed the door, started the car. The car lights up the car, the body elegantly turns a U-turn, slides into the colourful neon night.
‘Jingwu, how is auntie’s husband’s body?’ Looking at Jiang Jingwu who seemed to be fully engrossed in driving the car, Xu Liangchen decided to avoid that topic and asked first.
‘Father’s body is fine, because the news came out in time, and all parties paid attention and reacted quickly, the military government in the north hasn’t had the time to dare to make a move yet.’ Jiang Jingwu glanced at her and replied with a light expression on his face.
‘What about Aunt Liao? That day on the phone, she anxiously all cried …… then went north to pick you guys up, body to eat?’ Jiang Jingwu did not say much, Xu Liangchen had no choice but to continue to ask.
‘Mom lost some weight, people also emaciated, but the body is okay, you can rest assured.’ Jiang Jingwu’s hands gripped the steering wheel, his eyes staring straight ahead, his voice seemed to have a faint fatigue.
‘…… You went to Beiping, how was the situation, did it still go well?’ Xu Liangchen had grown up with Jiang Jingwu from a young age, and was certainly familiar with his temperament. Jiang Da Shao was mostly gentle and reasonable, but if he got into a bull’s-eye, he was extremely stubborn, causing a headache. Smiling helplessly, Xu Liangchen adjusted the atmosphere and continued to ask questions.
The car drove past a busy dock with military vehicles, Jiang Jingwu seems to be very concerned about the situation outside, did not answer for a long time, said after a long time: ‘I only hope to save the country with science and technology, and I am not interested in politics……. They have also sent people to lobby.’
So there is such a thing? Xu Liangchen accidentally looked at him with an enquiry, Jiang Jingwu no longer say more, thin lips tightly pursed, just drive seriously.
The two were silent, Xu Liangchen only felt that the air pressure in the car was a bit low to the point that he couldn’t breathe well, so he tried to find a topic, ‘Is …… the road back still calm?’
The car swerved violently, then stopped, and Xu Liangchen looked up with a start. After the pier, the flashing neon lights gradually far away, street lamps dim glow, the car stopped in a platform on the river, she could not help inquiring to Jiang Jingwu look towards, but saw him turn off the engine, leaning towards the seat, holding his arms gazing over: ‘Say it, what’s going on?’
‘What …… what?’ Xu Liangchen was forced to look at him to dodge the line of sight: ‘Jingwu, what do you …… want to ask?’
‘Xiao Chen, whether it’s the southern or northern newspapers, there’s news like that, how long do you have to hide it from me?’ Jiang Jingwu’s thick eyebrows were frowning, his eyes sharp and helpless: ‘You don’t know, how tormented I am in my heart in Beiping – my father is in prison, the woman I love is going to marry someone else as his wife – you say, what is the flavour of my heart! ’
Xu Liangchen lowered his eyebrows, his mood was complicated with sadness, and he couldn’t help but sigh lowly, but he heard Jiang Jingwu continue, ‘Xiao Chen, the last time I asked you that, you never answered me. I don’t understand, what exactly are you worried about? We were childhood sweethearts, you should know about my feelings for you.’ Jiang Jingwu reached out and suddenly held her hand, ‘Xiao Chen, as long as you promise, I’ll handle the rest. He Duan Yijie is powerful, but always be reasonable, and not necessarily I’m afraid of him!’
Xu Liangchen struggled hard, Jiang Jingwu frowned, his hands used more and more force, but his voice was much gentler: ‘Xiao Chen, you answer me.’
Two people each with their own thoughts, did not notice the back of a car trailing to the platform, observed for a while, then quietly left. Soon after, a mysterious phone call reached Duan Yijie’s office.
Xu Liangchen moved his lips, and then lowered his eyebrows, ‘…… Jingwu, I ……’ Duan Yijie’s gleaming black eyes flashed before his eyes, Xu Liangchen hastily blinked, wanting to speak.
Jiang Jingwu seemed to feel something, held her hand and said in a low voice: ‘I am engaged in armaments, several domestic warlords have sent people to Germany to find me, the northern military government this time arrested father, one of the reasons, is to force me to defect ……’
Xu Liangchen heart a Xu Liangchen’s heart froze, Aunt Jiang’s husband was arrested for such a reason? Is there any other story about Jiang Jingwu’s visit to the north? Just thinking, Jiang Jingwu coldly snorted: ‘His Duan family father and son, but holding half of China’s rivers and mountains, if he is not benevolent, do not blame me for unrighteousness – friends’ wives can not be deceived, this reasoning Duan Yijie will not not understand …… Xiao Chen, as long as you promise As long as you promise, I’ll go and talk to Duan Yijie ……’
Hearing this, Xu Liangchen only understood Jiang Jingwu’s mind, his heart could not help but sink. In any case, since the establishment of the southern military government, the south of China to be stable, and the father and son of the Duan family is enlightened and generous, more than the northern military government to pay more attention to people’s livelihood, foreign also more independent and autonomous, and actively take back the power of the country, actually Wu a trip to the north actually have such an idea?
Think down in turn, Xu Liangchen heart more worried. If it is only for himself, Jiang Aunt Joe on the idea of Jingwu will think how? And this time Jiang Aunt Joe out of danger, the Marshal’s Office also used the secret line, Jingwu and the northern military government if there is contact, they will not be aware of …… a shock, Xu Liangchen backhanded Jiang Jingwu’s hand: ‘Jingwu, you do not confuse!’
‘I think very clearly.’ Jiang Jingwu said stubbornly, ‘I advocate science and technology to save the country, but I won’t blindly think that the Duan family represents China. Xiao Chen, what I value is your attitude …… No matter where you are, I will definitely make you happy, just like my parents.’
Looking at the beautiful face in front of her, Jiang Jingwu smiled gently, ‘I will make money to support the family, you do not have to work hard for anything – just like my mother, to be a happy virtuous wife, a gentle good mother – we raise our eyebrows! …… ‘As if feeling such happiness, Jiang Jingwu’s words were as soft as a dream.
Xu Liangchen withdrew his hand, his heart slowly sank – in fact, Jingwu proposal, she hesitated only one point: Jingwu in the woman to go out to work on this matter, has always been the same as Dr. Jiang, some chauvinism, he always believed that the man should be the support of the family to build up a successful career, the woman’s greatest happiness and value is in the family! –the maximum work he could accept was nothing more than that of a school gentleman.
But he had his mother’s death in the back of his mind, and it took a lot of hardship and hard work to get the chance to study and contribute to society as much as men did. He loved these jobs, and he had to give them up when he got married, how could he be willing to do that? Thinking of this, somewhat hesitantly, she once again tentatively inquired: ‘Jingwu, this time, when my uncle got out of danger, didn’t you say that those reports in the newspaper also played some role? The New York Times review, have you read it? Think …… the writing is still accurate?’
‘Well, this time when father was able to get out of danger, the public opinion guidance in the newspaper had a lot to do with it.’ Jiang Jingwu nodded: ‘That review, once I read it, I knew it was your handwriting, it’s very well written!’
‘…… To my aunt and uncle, I understand to the core, and,’ Xu Liangchen looked at Jiang Jingwu, ’I …… like this job. ’
Jiang Jingwu didn’t hear the meaning outside Xu Liangchen’s words, he nodded and smiled, ‘Father read it, laughed and said you’re praising him too much, but still praised, the text is sharp and smooth, it’s everyone’s penmanship.’ He looked at Xu Liangchen very favourably, his words compassionate, ‘However, Xiao Chen, you’re a woman, it’s better not to do these eye-catching and dangerous things – there’s me, you just need to be good, I’ll be happy.’
Jingwu was still the same, Xu Liangchen sighed and decided to open up, she looked straight into Jiang Jingwu’s eyes and said seriously, ‘Jingwu, I study very hard, not just wanting to have a happy life for myself – why shouldn’t a woman have pursuits? Why can’t a woman take responsibility for the country’s livelihood? I don’t want to just be a good wife and mother ……’
Jiang Jingwu some surprise and some understanding helplessly smile, stubborn little Chen, that year whenever the topic is talked about, the two is an argument, the last is always who can’t persuade anyone and end up, can’t imagine that after many years, she is still still no change.
‘Xiao Chen, I can’t imagine that you are still as strong as back then,’ Jiang Jing Wu looked at her and laughed: ’You also understand that doing things in society is not easy, women are born to let a man’s heartache and favour, shelter from the wind and rain this kind of rough work, of course, should be done by men. ’
Xu Liangchen slanted a glance at him, had to argue: ‘Jingwu, you have studied abroad for many years, how come your thoughts are still so conservative? The women there are also buried in deep chambers?’
‘Of course,’ Jiang Jingwu straightened up, ’You know, before the European War, women abroad were completely attached to their husbands once they got married, and again, they didn’t go out of the house. When the European War broke out, men were recruited to fight, leaving behind only the old, the young, the women and the disabled, and it was the women’s turn to support the family – so the women went out to work to earn money to support the family, and the same work as the men, but their wages were relatively much smaller. It’s still a hopeless situation under special circumstances, and can’t be used as an example.’
‘And what about me? If we stay together, are you still against me going out to work?’ Unexpectedly growing up, Jiang Jingwu was even more stubborn than before, Xu Liangchen secretly sighed and looked straight at him having to argue.
‘……’ Jiang Jingwu did not expect Xu Liangchen turned round, seems to have deep meaning in the words, rushed to mouth to be out of the affirmative answer could not help but choke: ’Xiao Chen, you… …What’s wrong with a woman being loved by her husband? What’s wrong with being a famous and respected wife? Why do you have to go out and compete with men? Look at my mother, she’s doing well as Dr Jiang’s wife, isn’t she?’
Xu Liangchen looked out the window, the river, both sides of the lights, those new high-rise buildings in recent years, in the misty light as if covered with a veil, the river fishing fires, illuminated by the rippling water waves, as if the flow of light years, obviously far away, but it seems to be a dream come back. She smiled half helplessly and half sadly, Jingwu, we grew up together, you know me, why must be so stubborn, always unwilling to give a woman a wide space?
Looking at her dark cloud-like hair, lost strength like helplessness, Jiang Jingwu heart stagnation, vaguely feel something wrong, hastily said: ‘Xiao Chen, between us there is what is good to discuss, there is no such thing as impossible, you do not want to think too much. Marry me, okay?’ Reaching out, he picked up a rose from beside the seat and handed it over with deep affection.
Xu Liangchen looked at his warm as jade eyes, hand but heavy thousand gold, Jingwu is undoubtedly deeply in love with her, in this life are willing to shield her from the wind and rain; but she, but is not willing to do a tree according to the tree and the vine ……
Xu Liangchen looked at his own motionless, Jiang Jingwu can not help but be a little panicked, how is it? What’s wrong? Is Xiao Chen really unwilling? He was anxious, bullying over to press Xu Liangchen, exhaling hot air with urgent urgency: ‘Xiao Chen, promise me ……’
Xu Liangchen dodge not open, raised his hand to push him, but the strength difference is too great, was more and more tightly pressed by him, panic under the confusion, but not to the side of the hand to the A pull open the door of the car, want to get up and look up is a stare!
An upright figure from some time onwards stood not far behind, the light is hazy, Xu Liangchen but recognised at once, that person is Duan Yijie.
She froze and did not move, Jiang Jingwu felt the difference, followed her gaze over, thick eyebrows could not help but tightly wrinkled up, but the hands could not help but relax.
Duan Yijie saw the car door open, has slowly walked over, stood next to the car, his eyes burning look at Xu Liangchen. Receiving that phone call, he hurriedly brought people out to search along the river, and only saw two people sitting in the car when he found this place. Under their own eyes, but Liang Chen brought out, did not expect, this Jiang Director is really a character!
To the beauty in front of him, Duan Yijie slowly stretched out his hand: ‘Liangchen, I’m coming to get you.’
Xu Liangchen lowered her eyelashes, didn’t speak or move.
Jiang Jingwu got off from the other side, walked over and smiled faintly: ‘Young master, Xiao Chen and I have some things to discuss, sorry.’
Duan Yijie raised his eyebrows and slanted a glance at him, ‘I know. Finished talking? It’s getting late, there are still some things I need to meet with Mayor Sun and Missy tomorrow, Liang Chen, can you leave now?’
Xu Liangchen didn’t say anything, Jiang Jingwu smiled and picked up, ‘Young master, I think that matters between men might as well be settled by men, why drag others into it?’
‘Oh?’ Duan Yijie hooked his lips slightly and said in a manly voice, ‘Administrator Jiang has a point. How do you want to resolve it? Is it turning north? A man is a great man, this is not a very bright and open behaviour, is it?’
‘Each other,’ Jiang Jingwu sneered: ’Rich and powerful is feared, but can not force a woman …… to love it?’
Duan Yijie eyes dark, thin lips lightly hooked cold: ‘A moment of feeling, on behalf of the world; as long as the heart care, the seedling will eventually grow into a big tree.’
‘The big tree has long been in the sky, why bother to wait for what seedling. Right, Xiao Chen?’ Jiang Jingwu gave him a sidelong glance, it seems that this guy really likes Xiao Chen, seedling? Hmph, Xiao Chen and I were childhood sweethearts, the tree of affection has long since grown, will she wait for you? You think so?
Xu Liangchen’s mood was up and down, he had no intention of getting involved in the jealousy between the two men, seeing the fire start to burn towards him, he stood up expressionlessly and said indifferently, ‘The two of you take your time to chat, I’ll take my leave first.’ After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the main road, where there were incoming and outgoing yellow buses.
Duan Yijie slightly frowned his sword brows and turned his head to give Luo Hongyi a wink.
Luo Hongyi had followed him for many years, of course, he heard the song and knew the meaning, he understood what the eldest young man was referring to, he quickly took a few steps forward and came in front of Xu Liangchen, raising his hand in salute with a beaming smile, ‘Second young lady, the car will be here soon.’
Without waiting for Xu Liangchen to decline, the driver who is as elfin as a monkey has already stepped on the accelerator, the car which is not far away from the side of the wind speeding and speeding to the side of the car, turning the eyes across in front of Xu Liangchen braking, precisely blocking her way.
Luo Hongyi stepped forward and pulled open the car door, another salute: ‘Second Miss, please!’
Duan Yi Jie squinted at this scene, turned his head to Jiang Jing Wu and said slowly: ‘It’s late, I’ll host a banquet for Director Jiang some other day, and we’ll discuss the “man’s problem”. Goodbye!’ After saying that, he walked towards the car with big strides.
In front of him was the horizontal car, pulling open the door, Luo Hongyi invited him with a smile, behind him, came the sound of Duan Yijie’s firm and powerful footsteps, Xu Liangchen understood that he had no way out. Looking back at Jiang Jingwu, she slowly turned her head, lowered her eyes, sat in the car.
Duan Yijie followed her line of sight, also looked at Jiang Jingwu, get in the car.
The car instantly blended into the misty night colour.
Jiang Jingwu put his hand on the car door and sighed. Although he hadn’t finished his words tonight, he vaguely understood the reason why Xu Liangchen had always refused to agree to the marriage – was he wrong? Why was Xiao Chen so stubborn, refusing to agree to such a trivial matter? Looking at the misty moonlight on the river, Jiang Jingwu closed his eyes and sighed.
Since ancient times, the female dominates the internal and male dominates the external, father and mother have loved each other all their lives, isn’t it the same way to live? As Dr Jiang’s wife, her mother was always full of pride whenever she talked about it, they were in harmony and respect for each other, they were the model of husband and wife and family in her own heart; if you love her, give her a warm home, give her a stable and happy life, is that wrong? Xiao Chen, what do you really want?
Is it that important for you to work here? I don’t believe you don’t love me. If you love me, why can’t you accept the home and heart I give you? Didn’t you also say that your father and mother’s love is enviable? Why do you still reject it? …… Jiang Jingwu felt that he could not figure it out and was very bitter.
Getting into the car, Duan Yijie hadn’t said a word, he slightly wrinkled his sword brows and looked serious, as if he was seriously considering some difficult problem. Xu Liangchen quietly cast a sidelong glance at him from under the curtains of his eyes, also did not make a sound.
The car drove straight to Bamboo Garden, stopping only when it entered the gate.
Getting out of the car, the two of them slowly walked towards Xu Liangchen’s residence one after the other.
The moon is like a silver disc, hanging in the white sky, the breeze brushes by, the bamboo shadows swaying, Xu Liangchen looked at the street lamps under the shadow of the long drag, her eyes as confused as her own can not see the matters of the heart.
Turning through the path, is the inner courtyard, surrounded by a quiet, inadvertently looked up, Xu Liangchen was stunned again.
Into the inner courtyard on both sides of the green stone road, is a little jumping candlelight, connected to a band of light, light band next to a rose with dew, until the door. The breeze blew the candle shadows red, and the fragrance of the flowers floated lightly, rendering a dreamy romance.
Xu Liangchen looked at Duan Yijie with some disbelief, he faintly hooked his lips and smiled slightly, ‘Liangchen, thank you for coming back.’
Xu Liangchen blinked, what did Duan Yijie say? She had thought that this cold-faced great young man would definitely be furious and settle scores in the autumn, but who knew that he would just lightly say such a sentence?
Did not wait for her to think more, Duan Yijie big grasp on her small hand, pulling the body of some stiff Xu Liangchen along the light belt and roses towards the interior.
Stepping into the room, in the middle of the living room is a wide mahogany dining table, two chairs, the dining table is covered with plain napkins, champagne in the ice bucket, under the candlelight bubbling with a silky white mist, long and thin crystal champagne cups next to the bouquet of rare yellow roses, blooming and delicate. Several candlesticks, placed in the four corners, the candlelight creates a romantic, fairyland-like backdrop, beautiful.
‘It’s said that proposing with roses under candlelight is the most romantic scene, and I wish myself luck.’ Duan Yijie gentlemanly pulled out the chair and invited Xu Liangchen to take a seat.
Xu Liangchen slowly raised her head, and the scene almost left her heart without the ability to resist.
Duan Yijie elegantly raised his wine glass, his eyes gleaming, doting deeply, ‘Good fortune, never forget. Liangchen, are you willing to get drunk with me in this life?’
The soft yellow liquid in the cup, under the candlelight, bubbles like pearls, Xu Liangchen silently lowered his eyebrows, his heart is a mixture of flavours, actually do not know what to say.
Duan Yijie raised his cup and drank it all, took a rose, came over, raised his hand and pinned on her long hair, the fragrance of roses mixed with the fragrance of wine, hair, he lowered his head, seemingly gently kissed her temples.
Xu Liangchen heart trembled, ears heard his low and soft words: ‘Liangchen, marry me ……’
If the two love each other, this moment, must be their own happiest moment …… Xu Liang Chen sighed quietly in his heart and slowly straightened up, ‘…… I’m sorry, it’s late at night, I ……’
Duan Yijie breathed a sigh of relief, which seemed to be a vague sigh, and he nodded: ‘Good, you rest early, I’ll leave first.’
After saying that, he looked deeply at Xu Liangchen, slowly turned around, and left in large strides.
Listening to that familiar footsteps from near and far, until it can no longer be heard, Xu Liangchen Fang fell helplessly into a chair, looking at everything in front of him and froze ……
Outside the courtyard door, Duan Yijie looked at the shadow reflected by the candlelight on the window, and was also dumbfounded …… I wish that this moonlight, this candlelight, these flowers, and these flowers would be the same. I wish this moonlight, this candlelight, this fragrance of flowers, will always accompany you …… Liangchen, when will you open the door of your heart for me?
The next day, when Xu Liangchen woke up, has been lying in the soft bed, she stroked some hidden pain in the forehead, remembered that last night, the heart is bored, then drank two cups of champagne, and later seemed to lie on the table and fell asleep, when did they come in?
Brace yourself and get up, brush your teeth and wash your face, walk to the living room to see, everything is still as before, the table, roses, champagne, all without a trace, and then look at the sunny courtyard, still green grass, flowers in full bloom, those candles, roses seem to have never been.
Xu Liangchen is a little stunned, a burst of footsteps came from outside the door, and then big sister Mei Chen’s joyful voice rang out: ‘Second sister, you can come back, which see the wedding is going to be held, but also focus on business busy home also do not return to the bride?’
Xu Liangchen turned around at the sound of the voice, seeing cousin sister-in-law Cai Fengqi and elder sister walking in with a smile on their faces, too late to take into account what elder sister had said, he hurriedly greeted her, ‘Cousin sister-in-law, elder sister, why are you here?’
‘You’re too busy to go home, so we’re not here?’ Mei Chen smiled with a floral twig, it can be seen that she is extremely happy: ‘Seeing that the wedding is going to be held, the dress has not yet been tried on, my cousin’s wife and I are anxious, the fourth madam made a phone call over, saying that you are free in the next few days, and asked us to come to Bamboo Garden to accompany you for a few days, and in the meantime, to get some of the things that are going to be prepared for the wedding done …… ‘
“Elder sister, this …… “ Xu Liangchen smile stalled, was thinking about how to make it clear to his cousin’s sister-in-law elder sister, when he heard Cai Fengqi say with a smile, ”The second sister to this marriage, can there be anything unsatisfactory ?’
‘Second sister, you can’t be confused,’ Xu Meichen hurriedly advised, ’These days, not only Mrs Lu and the other wives of the Marshal’s residence for the marriage, many times to find me and my cousin’s wife to discuss, even the old lady Duan also held the sick to see us twice, and again and again told, can’t be wronged by the second sister, have any requirements despite mentioning! …… second sister to rest assured, this wedding will certainly stir half of China …… the Marshal’s Office to for the heart, we Xu family, and then can not have any dissatisfaction …… ‘
“Eldest sister, no, I …… ’ Xu Liangchen had a bitter feeling, the never-before-seen happiness overflowing from her elder sister made her heart sour.
As the eldest daughter of the Xu family, Mei Chen had never received the blessings and expectations she deserved from the day she was born. In the heavily feudalistic family, daughters carried absolutely no weight. And the mother who gave birth to the daughter was also neglected and despised …… Meichen saw the coldness of the world at a young age. Later, the two sisters were born one after another, Xu family relatives many people secretly contemptuously called mother for ‘kiln’, ‘burn’ out of all the money-losing goods, the character of the mother of the back of the people do not know how many tears … … …
The mother passed away, the three sisters in the family is regarded as redundant, the understanding of the Mei Chen, everywhere to take care of the two younger sisters.
Mean nature of the fifth aunt, wrongly accused Liangchen took her house of a jade bracelet, go to the pawnshop when the antiques were taunted by the father to go home, do not ask the reason for picking up the duster to beat. Mei Chen kneeling to plead for mercy can not be, pounced on the dead sister to protect …… that crimson blood flow drenching, Xu Liangchen unforgettable in this life. Big sister forehead corner of the small scars, also left at that time …… night, three sisters hugged head sobbing, a small Liangchen secretly determined to make big sister happy ……
mother passed away, the little sister is still a young child, hired nurse is snobbish, to the lost mother and no father love child cynicism. The hired nanny is a snob and takes care of the child who has lost her mother and has no father’s love. Jia Chen fever in the middle of the night, the father ignored the aunts are even more cold-eyed, or the eldest sister with their own, holding the younger sister secretly go out and walk a few hours to find Grandma’s house, but at least saved Jia Chen’s life. …… In the night wind, the two clinging to each other to help each other’s skinny figure, lifelong engraved in the memories of Xu Liangchen… …
Later, the three sisters were finally kicked out of the house by their father, who only cared about smoking cigarettes and marrying aunts, and came to the Sun family, where the well-behaved eldest sister was well-behaved and resourceful, and worked hard to maintain the young hearts of her two younger sisters by carefully manoeuvring between her gentle grandmother, cousins, sisters-in-law, and the maids who were gossiping and ridiculing behind their backs. Later, and took the initiative to give the opportunity to study to the two younger sisters, their own early marriage, to save the private house subsidies younger sister study needs ……
Think of the big sister’s worldly, Xu Liangchen only heartache, these are not innate, grow up in the deep bosom of the big lady which will be deep taste of these world coolness? Xu family cool, mother died early, the experience of parasites, let her a woman trembling can not show her face.
‘…… All these years, Mei Chen was always worried about you and third sister.’ Cai Fengqi pulled Xu Liangchen sisters sat down, smiled and patted Xu Liangchen’s hand and said, ‘This at least fought for breath, these days Xu family people have not less door to door, all to your cousin threw out …… these people climbed high and stepped on the low, and no longer thought Liangchen had become the young lady of the hall marshal’s house! ……‘
’Second sister, sister finally raised her eyebrows ……’ Mei Chen red eyes: ’Even your brother-in-law that Even your brother-in-law’s family of villains, no longer dare to be that kind of face, these days who see big sister does not smile like a flower? ……’
Looking at Meichen’s tearful smile, Xu Liangchen heart mixed feelings, big sister’s husband’s family is not a generous family, I heard that several times I want my sister to ask my cousin for a position, benefits, was rejected by my sister, changed face, even brother-in-law forced by his family sometimes also on the face of my sister, Meichen’s days are not good. It’s not good ……
to accept this marriage that you don’t want, only from a small point of view, it will bring peace of mind and happiness to big sister, from now on, maybe you can take care of Meichen, take care of your little sister; in the time of need of cousin and sister-in-law, you have the ability to return their kindness; mother’s grave, you can also put up a few more incense… …And by refusing this marriage, even if the Duan family were to raise their hand, one would still have to leave Yanzhou, and from then on, people would be separated at the ends of the earth, and one would undoubtedly be selfish to one’s cousin and elder and younger sisters.
Has been tumbling in the heart of the idea, once again really surfaced, Xu Liangchen secretly sighed, she can not do not repay the kindness of the villain ……
is talking, the maid walked in to report with a smile: ‘Second Miss, the social bureau sent someone, said to give you to try the wedding dress.’
The social bureau sent someone? Xu Liangchen was a bit puzzled, Cai Fengqi laughed, ‘The eldest young man said that this big wedding has to be both grand and thrifty, so sign up for the group wedding, you should know that, right?’
Before Xu Liangchen could answer, Mei Chen had already picked up, ‘Originally, I was afraid of wronging you, it was the marshal’s wife who personally came to find me and my cousin’s sister-in-law to intercede, the wedding gowns and so on are all the great young man personally asked about, and invited the French designers to design the handmade ones, though not as dignified as a wedding held in the Marshal’s Mansion, but it is both socially beneficial, and it is a good thing that they have made an effort for the disaster area. ’
Just talking, the maid brought two young women into, walking behind the one holding a large box.
Walking in front of the slightly older, can see and Cai Fengqi, Xu Meichen is not the first time to meet, smile kindly and respectfully greeted them, turned his head a little curiously surveyed Xu Liangchen, eyes flashed a flash of amazement, and then said with a smile, ‘I’m a staff member of the Social Affairs Bureau Wu Aiying, to the second miss to send the wedding dress, please try the second Miss, does not fit well to modify. ’
Mei Chen and Cai Fengqi politely give up their seats, thank you, received the wedding dress over to take a closer look, looking at the scarlet coloured wedding dress in front of them, the reality of the wedding suddenly loomed, Xu Liangchen could not help but have his heart beat sharply a few times, dodging the line of sight.
‘My second young lady, now is not the time to be shy’, just as her heart was rolling over, not knowing what to do, Wu Wenxian’s teasing with a smile came from outside the door. The people in the hall couldn’t help but look up, but saw Lady Lu and the fourth lady are smiling and walking in, Wu Wen silk shook her hand to stop the maid who wanted to inform the side, while talking while approaching: ‘The group wedding is held in the big square, the bride can’t be hidden, dozens of pairs of newlyweds, my family’s young madam can be a one-of-a-kind, a little bit of this wedding dress doesn’t fit should not be ……’
As she approached, Mrs Lu greeted Cai Fengqi and Xu Liangchen with dignity and elegance, while Wu Wenxian just circled around Xu Liangchen and said with a smile: ’Miss Wu, you have seen most of the newcomers who participated in the group’s wedding, and we’re still from the same family, so give me a chance to tell the truth. Honestly, is my bride the most beautiful one?’
Madam Lu smiled and looked at her, Wu Aiying hurriedly smiled and said, ‘Fourth madam please forgive me …… Honestly, I really haven’t compared, but just now when I walked in and saw the second young lady, it made me stare …… ‘
Wu Wenxian laughed and pointed at her, ‘It is said that you are the Social Bureau’s famously honest person, but also will play these iambic pentameter, quickly say, don’t sell, look froze what?’
‘The second young lady is not only picturesque, this whole body temperament, really is no one can compare, I also counted to have seen a lot of family girls, or look froze it.’ Wu Aiying said while looking at Xu Liangchen, sighing in admiration.
Everyone laughed, and Xu Liangchen moved his lips, bowing his head in speechlessness.
‘It’s so lively, what are you guys looking stunned at?’ Another person walked in outside the door, but it was Duan Yijie’s voice.
Wu Wenxian turned around, her eyes narrowed even as she smiled, ‘What are you looking at, look at your daughter-in-law.’
Xu Liangchen heard her speak without any concealment, and couldn’t help but quietly get up and sit towards the back.
Duan Yijie walked in with big strides, called out ‘Mom, Fourth Aunt’, then greeted Cai Fengqi and Xu Meichen, looked at Xu Liangchen twice, and then said: ‘Is the wedding dress ready? This time, I originally chose white, but later on, everyone suggested that we follow the customs of our countrymen and use the festive scarlet, Fourth Aunt, what do you think?’
‘Yo, you’re asking the wrong person,’ Wu Wenxian smiled wryly, ’It’s not me who’s wearing the wedding dress. …… It’s just as well that we’re all here, Boss, since you’re here, wait on your daughter-in-law to try it on, and also show us what it means to be in the city. National colour ……’
Duan Yijie hooked his lips and smiled, but did not refuse, striding to Xu Liangchen in front of him, slightly bent down: ’Liangchen, go try the wedding dress?’ In other words, I really want to see it.
Xu Liangchen quietly glared at him, what kind of person is this? The Fourth Mistress is deliberately joking, can’t you hear it? Do you really want to try it on? Wu Aiying had already taken the box over with great eyesight: ‘Second miss, please.’
The crowd laughed and looked over, Xu Liangchen had no choice but to stand up.
Upstairs, Xu Liangchen took Wu Aiying into the inner room, turned around, faintly raised her eyebrows and looked at Duan Yijie, noiselessly shut the door, Duan Yijie, who almost bumped into it, reached out and touched his nose, looking at the closed door and shaking his head with a bitter smile. The heart is vaguely curious, what will become of the princess behind the door?
After walking back and forth in the carpeted corridor for a few times, he heard someone behind him laugh, ‘Hehe, how did the boss shut the door for someone? Hahaha ……’
Wu Wenxian walked up with a smile, looked at the closed door of the room, and said furtively, ’Eaten the closed door ah, wait, Auntie Four help you.’ Finished, raised his hand and knocked on the door: ‘It’s me, Miss Wu please open the door–’
The door of the room opened in response, Wu Aiying laughed with some excitement: ‘Worthy of being the wedding dress chosen by the eldest young man, the second young lady wears a really indescribably good-looking. ……’
Before she finished speaking, Wu Wenxian had already walked in at a brisk pace and blinked incredulously when she saw the situation in front of her; behind her, Duan Yijie also froze in disbelief.
The design of the wedding dress is very simple, and somewhat conservative, slender stand-up, long back hem, ruffled sleeves hanging down loosely, scarlet red in the festive luxury, people as beautiful as jade, snow skin gel. With Xu Liangchen difficult to draw and difficult to describe the unique temperament, innocence hidden in the dignity, Qingli contains elegance, indescribable moving.
The crowd was secretly admiring, Duan Yijie walked over, took out a box from his pocket, opened it, took out a diamond-encrusted crown, walked to Xu Liangchen’s side, raised his hand to put it on her.
Xu Liangchen slightly dodged, Duan Yijie pulled her hand: ‘Don’t move, pulling the hair will hurt.’ Saying this, he clasped her arm and carefully helped her put it on.
He didn’t hide his love for his future wife in front of people, doing it naturally and generously, but Xu Liangchen was shy and embarrassed, reddening her pretty face. Looking at the situation in front of her, Mrs Lu at the door smiled thoughtfully, Xu Meichen was moved to wipe her eyes.
Cousin sister-in-law and elder sister accompanied by the side, some things before the wedding always someone over to discuss, Xu Liangchen no longer have the time and space to think about their own complicated matters of the heart, know that can not be avoided, then also let go of the heart to let themselves muddled, both he must marry, both elder sister they want to marry, then marry, there is no feelings of the two people, married and how, married and how it will be? Just as a change of life environment.
The night before the wedding, shortly after dinner, Cai Fengqi and Meichen went back early to prepare for the next day’s big ceremony, Xu Liangchen just sat down in the study, he heard someone knocking on the door, ‘Come in,……’ the two words are not finished, the door was pushed open, a plainclothes Duan Yijie walked in.
Xu Liangchen slightly stunned, Yanzhou custom, a few days before the wedding two people are not to meet, so she did not expect him.
Unnaturally stood up, faintly raised her eyes to look at Duan Yijie, Xu Liangchen did not say anything. Duan Yijie walked in front of her and stood still, his black eyes burning as he looked at her face without a trace of a smile. Fortunately, the wedding is about to take place, the girl can’t go on like this, the small face is getting more and more reduced it.
‘How, scared you?’ Duan Yijie hooked his lips and smiled, ‘I can’t sleep, I want to see you before tomorrow, to see you …… I’ve already said goodbye to my cousin’s sister-in-law and the girls, don’t need to send someone to pick up, I’ll send you back later.’
Tonight Xu Liangchen was going back to the Sun Mansion. No matter what, there was Grandmother and Cousin’s Sister-in-law there, they were also considered close relatives, and a married daughter should have a mother’s home.
‘…… ‘Xu Liangchen still didn’t say anything, Duan Yijie didn’t move much more, turned back to look at her, picked up Xu Liangchen’s jacket from the chair and said, ’Go, I’ll accompany you to a place.’
Go where? Xu Liangchen gave him an unexpected look.
‘Go to Mid-Levels.’ Duan Yijie only said three words, but Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but raise his head and stare blankly at him.
‘I’ll accompany you to your mother’s grave to offer incense,’ Duan Yijie walked over, took her shoulder, and gently patted it, ’It’s not very convenient during the daytime …… you’ve grown up, and now that you’re going to get married, it’s time to talk to your mother, so let’s go. ’
This idea Xu Liangchen is not no, but see cousin sister-in-law and big sister are excited to focus on the wedding, then also did not speak out, but could not imagine that Duan Yijie actually have this mind, heart a warm, can not help but low said ‘thank you’, Duan Yijie look at her: ‘Liangchen, do not thank me, tomorrow onwards, I’m Your husband, mother-in-law is also my mother.’
See Xu Liangchen complex, Duan Yijie smiled and pulled her hand: ‘Let’s go, it’s not early, go quickly, you go back early to rest, tomorrow is still tired.’ Not waiting for Xu Liangchen to answer, has pulled her out.
Mother to her husband, to the Xu family broken heart, passed away before leaving last words, after the death of buried back to the mid-levels, buried back to the father’s family cemetery. After the death of the Xu family in order to face but resolutely do not agree, or cousin they strive, only to satisfy the mother’s last wish ……
Xu Liangchen thinking about things on his mind, did not notice the side of Duan Yijie pity doting gaze. Yesterday, he went to Mid-levels with Sun Menglin and listened to him talk about the suffering and plight of the three sisters when they were young, which gave him a new understanding of this headstrong girl. Liangchen, I can’t compensate for your previous suffering, please allow me to take care of you and love you in the future, okay?
To the halfway point, the moon is about to rise, mother in a corner of the lonely grave, has been lit up white candles, offerings put end to end, a bunch of plain carnations in front of the grave, Xu Liangchen looked at these, and then look at Duan Yijie, the heart rose unspeakable taste, is grateful, is touched, or …… she couldn’t say.
Duan Yijie walked over, kneeling in front of the grave, seriously kneeling, said in a deep voice: ‘Mother in law, thank you for giving birth to Liangchen, tomorrow she will marry me, you can rest assured, I will take good care of her, love her ……’ said, sprinkled the sacrificial wine, got up and looked at the Xu Liangchen, quietly greeted Luo Hongyi and other people to go away.
Liangchen lost her mother since she was young, with her eldest sister and youngest sister to depend on each other for life, and experienced ups and downs; recently, she was also chased by herself urgently, look at her appearance, there must be a lot of bitterness in her heart, just take this night, let her vent and relax, and with herself, I am afraid that in the coming years, she is also hard to be relaxed……. Standing far away, looking at the back of Xu Liangchen’s shoulders trembled, Duan Yijie was both emotionally moved, but he also felt that he had a lot of pain. Duan Yijie is both emotional and heartbreaking.
Xu Liangchen looked at his mother’s lonely grave covered with fresh soil, tears slipped silently, lit incense and candles and slowly knelt down, tears like rain sprinkled on the soil underneath him …… Mother, my daughter has grown up and is going to get married, don’t worry, I will take care of my big sister and my little sister ……
Listening to the faint low sobs behind him Hidden low sobbing, Duan Yijie heart feelings, pity melted into a piece, to the moon that rises on the hillside, secretly resolved, since I like you, Liangchen, this life I will not let you cry again!
Seems to be aware of what, Xu Liangchen slowly raised his head, hazy tears in the eyes, the hillside at that upright figure unexpectedly so clear ……
Perhaps crying a body tired; perhaps from the mother’s grave return, the heart more calm, the night Xu Liangchen unexpectedly slept very heavy, the morning of the Cai Fengqi to shout to wake up, get up and eat Xu Liangchen woke up in the morning only after Cai Fengqi came to call her, got up and had a messy breakfast, and her elder sister Meichen had already brought a bridesmaid to prepare to comb her hair and put on her make-up.
I can’t tell you what flavour was in my heart, Xu Liangchen sat silently in front of the dressing mirror, her eyebrows lowered and her eyes downcast as she let others dress her up. The bridesmaid smiled and opened her long hair, mahogany hair comb gently slipped through, in the ear is: ‘a comb blessed life and well-being, two comb lifting the case together ……’ blessing, accompanied by the courtyard inside and outside the crackling sound of firecrackers, Xu Liangchen only feel their hearts and brains are empty, a blank slate.
Liao Yufeng accompanied by Cai Fengqi, red eyes from the door into, Xu Liangchen breathing a beat, busy rise to greet, Liao Yufeng walked a few steps, pulled her hand, up and down to look at a few times, the party forced a smile and said: ‘from the back to want to see you, but there has not been an opportunity to …… good child, since it has been Decided, marry well, Aunt Liao take you as her own daughter ……’
Xu Liangchen a burst of heartache, remembering her care for herself from childhood and earnest expectations, can not help but feel guilty, solemnly bowed, forced himself to smile, ’From today, I will call you mother, please mother forgive Liang Chen for failing to live up to your expectations ……‘
’Good child–’ Although there is no doubt in her heart, Liao Yufeng’s heart of love for Liang Chen is the same as it always was, looking at her with red circles under her eyes, heartbreakingly put her in her arms with one hand, and repeatedly consoled her.
After a while, personally took care of Xu Liangchen changed the wedding clothes, gave grandma salute, the Marshal’s float has come to the door.
The auspicious time, the bridesmaid led Xu Liangchen downstairs, bowed goodbye to grandmother, cousin, cousin sister-in-law and elder sister and other family members, Xu Liangchen mood complex on the car, looking at her figure, Liao Yufeng’s tears finally fell silently …… stupid son from that night back, did not say a word, ask him also did not say anything, today and in the future, I do not know how he days! How to live it.
The square in front of the main gate of the military government, the wedding is about to start, the brides are ready to fish out of the dressing room.
In the past two years, the western wind has been growing from the east, and although the new style wedding has been further developed in Yanzhou, the wedding is still undoubtedly time-consuming, expensive and laborious for the general public, Duan Yijie not only advocates and facilitates such civilised weddings, but also actually opens up to make a call for a happy event in the Marshal’s House, which is really something that Xu Liangchen and many others did not think of.
She was the last to arrive at the dressing room.
The music outside was already blaring loudly, and the wedding was about to take place.
The relatives of the newlyweds were already seated in the guest area in the middle of the square with the tickets they had received beforehand, and on the podium, the head of the military government and the invited witnesses – the celebrities of Yanzhou and the presidents of the universities – were also already in place.
The groom, dressed in a dark suit, dark red tie and black shoes, found his bride in turn at the entrance to the dressing room, and the newlyweds, both holding hands, stepped into the venue to the sound of military music marching.
Countless pairs of eyes, the news reporter’s magnesium lamp, have to the dressing room door, handsome handsome marshal with flowers in hand has been waiting there, where is the bride?
Suddenly, there was a huffing sound around, a corner of the noisy venue, suddenly quiet, Xu Liangchen, accompanied by the bridesmaids, stepped out of the dressing room.
A flash of stunning from Duan Yijie’s burning eyes, he suddenly had a trace of regret, did he do wrong? How could he be willing to put such a beautiful scene under the public ……
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Chapter 63
Obviously the same colour and the same model of the wedding dress, worn on the body of this newcomer, but it looks so beautiful as a cloudy haze, the simple lines of the more visible her posture slender and slender, curling like a willow; the Chinese crown pulls up a head of green silk, lined with that pretty face Skin like jade, eyebrows like a picture; suddenly appeared in front of people, she faintly lowered the small fan-like eyelashes. The fair face seems to be dyed faintly red, the appearance of the city.
The lights flickered and flickered at first, and the crowd murmured and boomed. Xu Liangchen lowered his eyebrows, a burst of heart beating up, can not say is panic, is worried, or fear, only feel the heart is difficult to peace. The bridesmaids on both sides came up, a hand gently supported her, a familiar voice said in a low voice: ‘Liangchen, it’s me.’
Xu Liangchen heard Duan Qiping’s voice, could not help but be slightly stunned, could not figure out when she also became his bridesmaid, but his heart was slightly more stable for no reason, calming down the chaotic thoughts, faintly smiled, and slowly walked out with Qiping’s support, the crowd could not help but applaud, Duan Yijie hooked his lips and smiled lightly, stretching out his arm.
The feather eyelashes lightly raised, Xu Liangchen slightly hesitant, Qi Ping pushed her hand on the side to send over, Xu Liangchen had to extend the left hand with the same colour gloves as the wedding dress, some unknowingly trembling on the right arm of Duan Yijie.
Music loud up, the master of ceremonies announced the beginning of the wedding, and read the list of newcomers, the bride and groom in accordance with the order of the list, two pairs at a time to take turns on the stage, to the podium a bow, both sides of the bow to each other, to the witnesses a bow.
Waiting for all the newlyweds geese wings and stand, Yanzhou mayor Sun Menglin stood up, published the main wedding speech: ‘death and life, and son of a happy; hold hands, and son to grow old. Regardless of how the world changes, the lifelong event of marriage, the status of each person’s life has never changed.’
Glancing at the arm and shoulder, heroic and elegant Duan Yijie, Xu Liangchen’s lips lightly curved, vaguely bitter smile, holding his hand and growing old with his son? His own marriage is what people call bad karma, right? This kind of loveless marriage can die with the son to be happy?
Duan Yijie black eyes narrowed slightly, looking askance at the wedding dress reflected in the picturesque eyebrows, like an angel Xu Liangchen, lips a smirk like a smile, but the heart is more and more determined to their own ideas: Liangchen, I will let you open the door of the heart, since the hand of his son, we will certainly grow old with it.
Glanced at the stage drooped eyebrows brightly shining cousin, Sun Menglin went on to say: ‘thousands of years, China’s traditional marriage has been the implementation of “Nacai, ask the name, Naji, Naji, please period, pro welcome” six rituals of the rituals, extremely cumbersome. In order to improve the custom, advocate simplicity, respect for the wedding for the sake of, we consider the Chinese and Western etiquette, learn from the grand simplicity of the Western wedding ceremony, advocate the group wedding …… love is the most precious, the most beautiful things in the world. Love brewed marriage, is the world’s most beautiful smile. Today, we congratulate the blessing for this wedding.’ Sun Menglin’s deep and bright words continue to ring in his ears, ‘Now, the master of ceremonies asks you, at the time when the secrets of the heart are to be announced, to ask the grooms to answer-’
He looks up at the grooms, his gaze stopping on Duan Yijie’s face, ’ Do you take this woman beside you to be your wife, to love and cherish her, for richer or for poorer or in sickness, till death do you part?’
‘Yes, I am willing.’ The grooms replied, Duan Yijie’s voice firm and quiet. Liangchen, do you hear my heart?
Because of the close proximity, hear the voice beside me with chest resonance, as if from the depths of the heart, Xu Liangchen slightly stunned, from the veil under the eyebrow lifted quietly looked at the man beside me, inadvertently bumped into Duan Yijie’s bright black eyes, that burning gaze makes her heart can not help but tremble, flutter flutter flutter flutter anxious jump seems to miss a beat.
Is the mind swaying between, but see Sun Menglin has been seated, the President of Southeast University Mr. Yu Muzhi on behalf of the witnesses, loudly recited the vernacular words ‘Xijiang Yue’ to congratulate the wedding:
In the past, Zhangtai weak willows, today, the Southland beautiful people. The mayor of the city, Meng Lin, surnamed Sun. The red candles are several pairs of westbound, a moment of springtime is a thousand gold. Marriage is not necessary to set the articles, red tape and paperwork is good to save.
Then, the bride and groom to exchange love tokens and rings, the witnesses to the new bride and groom to present the marriage certificate and souvenirs, the bride and groom thank the celebrant, witnesses, and bow to the onlookers, the crowd applauded thunder, firecrackers.
After the ceremony, the bride and groom were photographed in the music and stepped out of the venue.
Duan Yijie hooked his lips in a light smile, holding Xu Liangchen’s hand, and followed the procession as they slowly walked out.
Above their heads, pink carnations rained down. The rain of flowers was colourful, and the band’s music was still as diffuse and pouring as sunshine.
Looking at the government officials applauding on the podium, the smiling faces of the people around them and the cameras of the Chinese and foreign journalists, Xu Liangchen suddenly realised that with the help of this change in wedding customs, the Southern Military Government had for the first time intervened in the lives of the ordinary people as a force of state.
The presence of the state in the wedding quickly and silently infiltrated the ideology advocated by the government into the daily life of the people, allowing them to truly feel the presence of ‘the state and the government’, and then identify with the authority of the government.
From this point of view, the group wedding is also a political ritual that conveys the will of the government to the people through the change of the wedding ceremony. It turned out that the group marriage advocated by the Duan family father and son was also a practice of the military government’s implicit power technique.
Thoughtfully and quietly looking at the handsome man beside him, Xu Liangchen could not help but wonder, at such a young age, Duan Yijie is so far-sighted and watertight?
Passing through the colourful flowers and rain, the car drove into the Marshal’s Mansion Square. Today is not only the sixty birthday of the old lady of the Marshal House, but also the eldest son’s wedding, double happiness, the kind of joy that overflows from the inside is plainly incomparable, since it is a feast, treating congratulatory guests and friends.
Sitting on the top floor of the Imperial Hotel, looking at the distant marshal’s mansion around a tide of people, the sound of firecrackers into the ears, Daniel sighed: ‘David, things have come to this, you do not be stubborn, the Chinese say that this is called Luo Shixi has a husband, what else can you do? If she loves you, how could she marry someone else? You still don’t make it hard for yourself ……’
David tilted his head and drank a mouthful of beer, the face of the whole night’s sleeplessness was a bit haggard, his eyes were red all over, his eyes stared straight at that piece of lively hustle and bustle, and said only after a long while, ’Daniel, do you know what I regret the most in this life? ?’
Daniel gave him a somewhat confused look and shook his head.
‘I shouldn’t have gone into journalism,’ David frowned, ’I should have gone into politics, like you; power, indeed, is a good thing …… Daniel, she’s got a hard time and no choice, I can’t help her… … ‘After saying that, David staggered his feet and walked towards the stairs.
Daniel looked at his back and sighed, then quickly stepped after him and asked, ‘Do you really want to go into politics? ……’
The sun rose above the top of the National Hotel, its brilliant light illuminating the untold joys and sorrows of the world.
Marble paved plaza, parked all kinds of vehicles, cars like flowing water people surging, handsome mansion tall imposing gatehouse on the dark green glazed tiles reflecting the brilliant sunlight, illuminating a rare scene in the world, pen and ink is difficult to describe; only to see the stream of people, the military police armed with guns and ammunition in maintaining order.
The most striking, is the Marshal House in front of the vermillion lacquer gate, the colourful shed high, on the book eight big words ‘double happiness at the door to congratulate the disaster relief’ – the following book case several, the Marshal House sent the staff is busy to the received relief gifts on the register, behind them, is the numerous Behind them, there are countless mountains of congratulatory gifts piled up.
The car stopped in the square, Duan Yijie slightly sideways head hooked lips a smile: ‘Received a lot of congratulatory gifts is really quite a lot, is also considered to be for the disaster area to make a contribution, Liangchen, today let us add to the flowers, can not it be good?’
Xu Liangchen has not yet understood the meaning of his words, the crowd has gathered, through the curtains, Xu Liangchen only saw crowded legs and feet of various colours of clothing, heard the bustling waves of sound, Duan Yijie held her hand and whispered: ‘Follow me.’
Xu Liangchen couldn’t help herself, and was led by him out of the car.
A line of sight from all directions to focus over, Xu Liangchen’s heartbeat is a little powerful, can not help but drooping eyes and low eyebrows, press down the heartbeat along with Duan Yijie through the crowd to go forward.
Walking not too far, Duan Yijie stopped, Xu Liangchen was a little surprised to find that the two were standing at the reception of congratulatory gift registration. Obviously, those staff did not expect the marshal to actually come here with his new wife, hastily stood up and applauded and smiled in congratulations.
Duan Yijie nodded in greeting and turned to look at the reporters and crowd gathered for the interview and said in a loud voice: ‘Thank you all! Today, Yijie married, thank you for your support, these congratulatory gifts will all be used for disaster relief, Yijie couple would like to add a small amount to show that the heart of the common difficulties.’ After saying that, he took out all the pocket watches and gold pens on his body and asked the staff to credit the disaster relief items.
Xu Liangchen lowered her head and listened, vaguely guessing his thoughts in her heart, without waiting for Duan Yijie to speak, automatically and consciously took off all the jade bracelets on her wrists, necklaces on her jade neck, and even beaded crowns on her hair and other things and put them on the table, and the crowd was silent all of a sudden, and countless pairs of eyes looked at the beautiful bride in amazement.
The bride actually donated the ornaments of the wedding? These gold, silver, jewellery and jade used during the wedding, according to the custom of Yanzhou, is the bride’s precious private room, everyone will treasure it well, in addition to take it out from time to time to remember the good times, the most important thing is that when the daughter gets married or the daughter-in-law enters the door, and then solemnly pass it on to the next generation.
I can’t imagine that this bride of the Marshal’s Mansion donated all of them to the disaster area; of course the Marshal’s Mansion doesn’t lack these jewelleries, but gold and jade have a price, and the happiness and significance that they represent is deep and long.
‘Catherine, it’s you?!’ Suddenly, a foreign media reporter cried out with a mixture of surprise: ‘So it’s Catherine that the Major Marshal married!’
‘Which Catherine?’ The reporters next to him perked up their ears, and people chased after him with their mouths full of questions.
‘It’s that most beautiful reporter from National Geographic, that editorial from the New York Times ……‘
’The Major married our beautiful reporter? Then the news federation will have someone to back it up in the future ……’ The crowd murmured.
Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, never expecting to be recognised by someone here. She couldn’t help but glance at Duan Yijie.
Duan Yijie slightly hooked his lips, unnoticeably gave her a comforting wink. Liang Chen was recognised, he had long expected, since he is his Duan Yijie’s wife, there is no possibility to hide in the deep bosom, Liang Chen is also a new woman with ambitions and ideals, he would like to join hands with her and face the future years together.
Feeling his calm with supportive gaze, Xu Liangchen raised her head and smiled faintly towards the crowd, the crowd applauded again, the reporter who recognised her crowded to the front, donating her pocket watch and pen while saying, ‘Miss Catherine, congratulations to the two of you on your big wedding day, can I ask you a few questions?’
Before the words fell, the reporters had already thrown out their questions in a chaotic manner:
“The Grand Marshal’s Office donated all the congratulatory gifts to the disaster area, what do you think?’
‘May I ask, will you still pursue a career in journalism after marriage?’
‘How did you and the marshal meet? What are your thoughts on this wedding?’
……
Duan Yijie looked at the crowded crowd in front of him, and without moving, he covered Xu Liangchen at his side, while saying, ‘Sorry, today is also my grandmother’s birthday, so please allow us to wish the old man a happy birthday before answering everyone’s questions… …People’s livelihood in the disaster area is difficult, please call on the public to take action, if one is in trouble, everyone will support us, that is the best blessing for us, thank you all!’
After saying that, raised his hand and gave a military salute to the crowd, Xu Liangchen also bowed, Duan Yijie pulled her hand, escorted by the guards, walked through the noisy crowd into the Grand Marshal’s Mansion.
People were talking, many reporters had already keenly found the entry point of the news, exchanging news with each other, the congratulatory guests saw that the Marshal and his wife attached such importance to the disaster relief, some people followed the action, the registration office was busy again in a flash.
Far away, in the car park, in a black car, a forlorn figure, looking at Xu Liangchen surrounded by the crowd, frowning tightly. Things have changed so quickly, Xiao Chen, you would be so cruel, years of love, once cut off? You are really willing to give up? …… Or, I am really doing wrong?
Comparison of the car people’s despondency, the Marshal’s residence in front of the bustling, a group of laughing and noisy men and women have been heard from the inside to welcome out, gathered around, bustling, flower clusters, said congratulations and jokes, Xu Liangchen lowered his head in the bridesmaid ministers and Duan Yijie lead, through the colourful silks fluttering, hanging the silk bottom of the palace lamps of the corridors, and full of flowers in the atrium, and then into a heavy door, then up the steps, a sound of drums and music! Then, walking up the steps, a sound of drums and music, Xu Liangchen was embraced by the crowd and stepped onto the thick red carpet.
Inside seems to be a hall, furnished with gorgeous and festive, men and women, young and old about a hundred people, everyone is talking and laughing like stars surrounding the middle of a master chair, Xu Liangchen slightly raised his eyebrows, but wearing a dark red dress, full of smiles Duan old lady, on one side of the DuanZhengXun couples, the second lady, the third lady and the fourth lady in the back of them, the other is with the DuanZhengXun face is quite similar to the other man and his family members. Xu Liangchen knew that this was Duan Zhengxun. Xu Liangchen knew that these were the family members and friends of the Duan family.
Duan Yijie brought her to a standstill and said softly with a slight sideways glance, ‘First, give your grandmother a salute to celebrate her birthday.’
Seeing the dark red brocade cushion that had already been placed in front of Old Lady Duan, the bridesmaid beside her tugged on her sleeve, and when Xu Liangchen saw that Duan Yijie was going to kneel down in the past, she followed suit. Duan old lady busy smiling to stop, laughing that the new society does not need these old rituals, bowing is good, Mrs Lu and other persuasion, Fang reluctantly accepted Xu Liangchen and Duan Yijie’s salute. Duan Zhengxun from the side secretly observed Xu Liangchen’s demeanour, the corner of his lips containing a smile.
Next, he saluted the strange, leggy middle-aged man on the old lady’s side, and it was only when he saw the person accompanying him that Xu Liangchen realised that this was Duan Zhengxun’s elder brother, the Duan Zhengshao couple. Both they and Mr and Mrs Duan Zhengxun only received three bows from the two of them, smiles on their faces, nods and nods. Next were the several aunts’ wives, the salute hadn’t even been performed yet, the Second Lady, Third Lady, Fourth Lady and the rest of the crowd had already smiled and stood up to reach out to support them in vain: ’I don’t dare to be, please get up.’
Next is the Duan family’s other relatives and friends, most of them are meeting for the first time, Xu Liangchen is just according to Duan Yijie’s instructions to salute, Duan old lady occasionally inserted a few sentences; finally is the same generation, the line is flat, each other a bow, the crowd chaotic introduction, Duan Qipeng with two twin sisters Qifang, Qiyu from the back out of the turn, smiled and said: ‘Well at least we know each other! At least we know each other, so let’s dispense with this gift today.’
The twin sisters had met Xu Liangchen once in the hospital, and were extremely fond of this beautiful sister-in-law who used to be the school’s teacher, and at this time, they also stood beside her smilingly with the bridesmaid, and introduced the second sister, Qining, to Xu Liangchen, who smiled faintly and didn’t say much.
Taking advantage of the gaps in the crowd’s jokes, Xu Liangchen slightly raised his eyebrows and peeked at the people in front of him. Other are okay, only feel a side of the line of sight such as electricity in their own body swept, so that she suddenly have a needle prick like illusion, can not help but slightly raised eyebrows to look at the past, the crowd hidden a pretty face a flash, a corner of the clothes beautiful, other did not see very clear.
After all the people salute, Duan old lady will smile and said: ‘this day everyone also hard work, please rest for the time being.’ Turning to Lady Lu, she said, ‘Let them accompany the bride to the new room.’
Lady Lu smiled and agreed, turning her head to instruct Qiping and Qifang and Qiyu, and the few of them guided Xu Liangchen towards the new room.
‘You’ve been here before at home, big brother has always liked the west garden, the new room is over there.’ Duan Qiping smiled and whispered.
Xu Liangchen smiled faintly and followed them around several courtyards, travelled through several corridors, travelled through the pool, and then entered the West Court. This place Xu Liangchen had already been here a few times and was considered familiar, but today it seemed to have changed.
In addition to the wigwam trees on more coloured silks, ribbons and red palace lamps, folding doors and windows are all newly brushed with vermillion paint, the window screen is also a new change of ivory yellow, the window paper is a Western pattern of flowers and paper, into the living room, inside the furnishings is even more refreshing. Duan Qiping said that for the sake of convenience, the new room was temporarily placed on the first floor, carved rosewood moon door, draped with lotus-coloured double curtains, behind the curtains, openwork copper casting candlesticks inserted with fake red candles with built-in electric light bulbs, a joyful atmosphere.
Without the help of the maid, Duan Qiping helped her in addition to the wedding veil, let to the bedside seat, Qiyu has called the maid Qiu Lan served honey water over, Xu Liangchen morning up water did not drink a few bites, so thank you also did not politely use, Qiyu smiled to receive the cup, the maid invited Liangchen to go to change the gown.
The cold-faced young man suddenly rumours, the people still do not understand to let the woman has never been false to the young man moved the heart of the Xu family second miss is round or flat, not long after, but the happy news, actually is the marriage marriage to the fruit. Most people have been curious, outside is to hear those reporters have rumours that the bride is actually the foreign media elected the flower of the female reporter of the pressure volume of the work, think it must be born is not bad, no longer can not help but to surge over.
People soon filled the hall and the new room, sitting and standing, laughing and clamouring. Duan qi ping eyes elf, see the situation is not good, busy shouting girl poured fragrant tea, leading Xu Liang Chen to all the tea, very attentive and polite, many would like to make trouble in the room of the Miss, Mrs, see the bride so conscientious, and some embarrassed up.
Is available between, but heard a light delicate laugh: ‘really can’t not believe, everything under heaven has a fate. Big sister and the second miss so opportunistic, really enviable …… second miss before, and big sister live in a piece, this time better, directly do a family; you see two sisters, also and the second miss so intimate …… this is a thousand miles of marriage a line lead, big young and two young lady Since a pair of people, but before, those boiling, who ever thought there will be this marriage ……’
Hearing the voice delicate some familiar, Xu Liangchen could not help but raise his eyebrows to look, I can not imagine that it is Geng Wen please, looking at her somewhat familiar mauve dark patterned silver line peonies cheongsam, Xu Liangchen heart a move.
Her words, is serving tea Xu Liangchen did not go to the heart, right as a joke, Qiping sisters have always been on Geng Wenqing’s mind to see clearly, understand that the words have something to say, seems to say that Xu Liangchen walk Duan Qiping’s way, close to Duan Yijie, so there is a later artificial gossip, but I can not think of it, but it is actually to give her a good dream come true. Just in front of a room full of people, it is not good to refute, so they looked at each other and smiled.
A female guest who did not know the inside story took over the conversation, laughed and said: ‘’Before I also think that the youngest is always respectful of women, now it seems that it is clearly a false appearance – there is a young lady around such a beauty, is not regarded as other people as mediocre, where to enter the eyes of the law? But the hiding is also too secretive, this love affair must be interesting.’
Geng Wenqing smiled meaningfully, ‘This love history is more flavourful than a novel, second miss really might as well report it in detail, can you all agree?’ Her voice was already soft, and at this time, she deliberately changed her tone, making the proposal more and more enticing to the ears.
Quite a few ladies and young ladies are laughing and voicing their approval, some more warmly applauded, voice urging: ‘Although I have not seen before, but most of them are acquaintances, the bride does not have to be shy, the more detailed the better ……’
Some more help to serve tea and pouring water, laughing: ‘Tea has been drunk enough, the bride quickly do not have to work hard, please sit down to report on it.’
Atmosphere more warm up, Xu Liangchen looked at the smiling faces of men and women in front of him, his heart jumped anxiously, the big girl on the sedan chair for the first time, to cope with how many big scenes she actually some don’t know what to do in such a scene. Qining has been married, understand the flavour, secretly let the maid fetched sweets and other things, smiling to help cope with: ‘This is a friend brought England speciality, please taste ……’
Some people will take over, some but to her purpose to see understand: ‘Second Miss, of course this candy should be tasted, but the report still needs to be done, you don’t want to beat a dead horse.’
Qining smiled helplessly and glanced at Liangchen, Yanzhou custom, newlywed haunting a room does not distinguish between the eldest and youngest, and her own sisters can’t stop it too much, what can be done about this?
He was worried, but he saw Lady Lu and Fourth Lady Wu Wenxian walk in with a smile on their faces, Geng Wenqing greeted her obediently, Lady Lu nodded slightly and saw Xu Liangchen being assisted by a maid to serve tea to the guests, he couldn’t help but smile, ‘Please forgive me, the new wife is new to the city, and the hospitality is not good.’
Everyone laughed and said flattering good words, then asked for a report on the love affair, Wu Wen silk took over and said flirtingly mellow: ‘Everyone knows the nickname of our great young man, right? Why cold face, naturally thick skin, even the temperature can not be passed over, so this matter, I see everyone will not be difficult for the bride ……’
The crowd laughed in agreement, but some people said: ’The fourth lady is wrong, I heard that the bride was a famous reporter before, pen head articulation are rare, report on the experience of love, may be easier than writing a report ……’
The crowd heard then laughed and coaxed: ’and the bride for the first time, madam and the fourth madam will be sympathetic to us, hard the bride to report once, otherwise we all where there is the The first time I met the bride, I was very sympathetic to the bride’s report. ……’
Now even Mrs Lu and Wu Wenxian can’t help but look at each other, some difficulty, is hesitating, the door came in a group of male guests, Duan Yijie stars like the moon in the middle. As soon as she saw them, Wu Wenxian laughed and said, ‘The report is here, don’t be polite this time.’
Come is a group of young men, noisy rushed straight in, there are many wives and young ladies courage small thin-skinned, they avoided back, Duan Yijie came to the front, lightly hooked lips and mother, the fourth aunt, and the elders in the seat greetings, a slight smile: ‘Auntie four just said report what?’
Wu Wenxian scanned the crowd and smiled as she said everyone’s request, Duan Yijie stood there with a big horse, his slightly narrowed black eyes glanced at the male guests who followed him in, seeing that the crowd had already stood in their positions according to his instructions, so he said, ‘There’s something to be said for getting married to report on the relationship history, but,’ he glanced at Xu Liangchen: ‘She has just returned from the United States and really hasn’t seen it before, so please which one of you can give a demonstration?’
The light of his eyes was like electricity, sweeping over the people in the room. The cold-faced young man has always accumulated a lot of power, most people were already a little afraid of this smiling young marshal, and then listened to his half-playful words intended to make things difficult, they knew that people actually came to escort the newcomer, fearing that they would be stared at by him, and now everyone collected their smiles, and no one dared to chime in.
Mrs Lu saw her son’s position, the heart will understand eight points, both emotional son’s first love, but also for him to worry about the heart, the Xu family this second lady married is married, but the heart to have not yet known, the little couple after the day in the end, but it is not possible to say it, thought not to look at Xu Liangchen.
Back to the new room, has changed off the wedding dress of the bride, changed into a water red embroidered gold Slim cheongsam, appears to be as beautiful as jade, delicate as a flower, red lips lightly curved up, gorgeous in another kind of naive little girl attitude, in front of a group of laughing and noisy men, slightly blushing lowered his eyebrows, people can not help but feel pity.
It is no wonder that the son does not let go again, Mrs Lu looked at the room a flower red willow, there is no which can be compared with their own new wife, beautiful flow in the vulgarity of the beautiful, charming is not pure enough, dignified is not gentle enough, that body is suitable for the West, suitable for the temperament of the anger and joy is indeed unavailable ……
Thinking of the heart and can not help but a burst of complacency a burst of joy, see his son strong I’m not sure if you’re going to be able to get a good deal on this, but if you’re going to be able to get a good deal on this, you’re going to be able to get a good deal on this. The kitchen has produced a few new snacks, the taste is good, go and try?’ Pointed out a few familiar, lead wife, deliberately give daughter-in-law to reduce the pressure.
Wu Wenxian, of course, understood Mrs Lu’s intention and invited her with a smile, ‘The film is opening in front of us, and it’s showing a new Hollywood film by Shiran Yidunpole.’
Although regret that the new wife did not speak, the room is not lively enough, but the newcomer has seen, at this time the Marshal’s wife invited, but also a rare face, not to mention the cold-faced young black eyes gleaming new room to protect the driver, I’m afraid that there is no longer any opportunity, so a group of female guests took advantage of the proposal of Mrs. Lu, have risen and followed the rest, quietly pursed their lips and sat behind the male guests want to see the fun.
Xu Liangchen heard Duan Qiping say, Duan family friends and old friends, the new room is bound to be fierce, see men and women filled the hall, can not help but worry about how to get through. Luckily, the Qiping sisters helped to resist for a while, and Mrs Lu came and dragged away some female guests, but Duan Yijie and the male guests he brought along had no intention of leaving, so how can this be?
I wanted to look for the Qiping sisters to help, but I didn’t see Duan Qiping’s shadow even after half a day of looking, it seems that she has followed Madam Lu and the others? As he was thinking about this, the maid brought over a tray, Xu Liangchen wanted to continue to offer tea to the guests, but just as he had finished serving a cup, two men came over with smiles: ‘How dare you bother the new sister-in-law with such a small matter? Come, come, brothers, proceed.’ While handing over the tea, they smiled and said to Xu Liangchen, ‘New sister-in-law is working hard, please take a seat.’
This caused Xu Liangchen to be a little embarrassed, and she busily smiled, gave her thanks, and couldn’t help but quietly glance at Duan Yijie, who slightly hooked his lips and gave her a reassuring look.
Someone noticed the two people’s eye contact, just wanted to make a sound, next to the greasy Sheng Lao Liu laughed and glared at him. The tall and thin man who was glared at was a bit puzzled, but still put back the words in his throat, and went over to ask in a low voice with a smile, ‘Sixth young, today this new room is stifling, is it possible that you are not even allowed to tell jokes?’
Sheng old six look at him, gangly smile: ‘Lao San, you have the guts to make a scene, this day also want to give my brother my face, six foreign letters of the matter of the boss a please two clear, just now Luo Hongyi said, let me find my own opportunity to turn the war into a peace, you say, where do I still dare to look for their own draw?’
‘Haha, the original you have a handle in the hands of the boss, I can not, so beautiful bride not to make a mess is not a pity …… ‘The oldest three looked at the front of the beautiful shadow, cheeky smile.
‘No handle? Hmph,‘ Sheng old six narrowed one eye looked at the old three: “You that do ”black work’ club you really think the boss do not know?’
Er …… Lao San speech block, smash mouth, looked at a group of people called to act as a flower protector, suddenly realised, the original is the cold-faced boss has a handle, no wonder elsewhere hate to make a fuss in the sky of a group of people, to come here all obediently sit down and drink tea, is to look at the show, but also do not dare to look at it ruthlessly, so it is so.
You only know, Sheng Lao Liu contemptuously slanted a glance at him. The old three self-deprecatingly gave a thumbs up, cold-faced boss, have your, ruthless enough! Even the new house is not allowed to make trouble.
But you can’t just sit there, right? Just thinking, I saw a man standing up in front of me, a long robe, holding a hat, raised to the tip of the nose group made a bow, the oldest three could not help but ask in a low voice: ‘This is good, this altar of vinegar out, not to the rest of the people acid away.’
But see the nickname ‘altar vinegar’ Yang Guangzong has come to Xu Liangchen in front, some exaggerated greatly made a bow, said with a smile: ‘Congratulations.’
Coming, Xu Liangchen’s heart jumped, but didn’t dodge, smiled generously, ‘I’m new here, the hospitality is not good, sir, please use the tea.’ Saying this, he took the teacup in the maid’s hand.
The most enjoyable, is to meet the shy bride, three or two sentences to squeeze the pretty face of the red, the house will be happy, both the sense of achievement is also easy to come to the force; the most afraid of is this kind of generous beauty, people polite rules and regulations to entertain, but also how to be shy face joke? The altar vinegar can not help but secretly praised a great, but also by everyone’s trust, can not back off, had to be hard to smile and arch: ‘new sister-in-law.’
Xu Liangchen hastily dodged, ‘No dare, please use the tea.’
The altar vinegar intentionally coughed, positive look, another bow: ‘New sister-in-law, today you serve tea and pouring water tired and hard, the brothers elected me to sing a section for you ……’
Xu Liangchen sniffed slightly stunned, this person is not to make trouble in the room for their own it, how to …… himself sang on? Is puzzled, but see altar vinegar to take the accent of the pinch of the voice sang: ‘Cave room tonight stop red candle ……’
not only the voice of the pinch of the ridiculous, there are body movements, together is really funny, Xu Liangchen can not help ‘’ Puffing’ a laugh. Puffing’ a laugh, the crowd saw, applauded and shouted good, altar vinegar turn eyes to see Duan Yijie also thin lips with a smile, can not help but more and more complacent, swinging humming “painted eyebrow depths into the time without”, exaggerated expression movement attracted Xu Liangchen can not help but laugh again. The crowd laughed loudly: ‘or vinegar brother powerful, finally the bride to laugh ……’
Liang Chen was repeatedly amused, coquettishly smiling between peach cheeks red, reflecting the water red embroidered gold dress, unknowingly new people should have the colour of joy filled with the eyebrows and eyes, look at Duan Yijie lips curved. The corners of Duan Yijie’s lips were curved, and he couldn’t take his eyes off them.
Duan Qining, who was watching his elder brother’s expression, blinked his eyes thoughtfully. I really can’t imagine that my elder brother also has such a time, not only does he sit in the new room without avoiding it, not letting the newcomer suffer from the difficulties of making a mess of the room, but he also puts these young masters and daughters under his control, and makes comical jokes and playful banter just to win the newcomer a smile! It seemed that what Qi Ping had said was true. As she was thinking, Qifang came over and asked in a low voice, ‘Second sister, where did big sister go?’
‘Where else could she have gone?’ Qiyu bristled, ‘Didn’t you see Brother Sima just now? Big sister came back with great difficulty, and he saw that he could still rake it out of his eyes? Just now, he insisted on dragging big sister away.’
‘Oh,’ Qi Fang laughed and secretly pointed at Duan Yi Jie, ’Dull-headed goose.’
Qiyu let out a ‘snort’ of laughter, and Qining smiled and slanted a glance at her, ‘See if you want big brother to hear you.’
The three sisters are whispering, relieved Xu Liangchen has been modest and polite again tea, both can not offend the cold-faced young man, the newcomer and attentive, the people no longer have the means to make a scene, self-concerned jokes for a while, they also went.
Shortly after Duan Yijie left, it was lunch time, the Marshal’s residence hosted a banquet for guests, Xu Liangchen in the new room in the company of the Qining sisters hastily used.
In the afternoon, most people already know the maintenance of the cold-faced young man on the new wife, the room did not dare to how arrogant, well in the lively place a lot, everyone will be divided into fun to go, but there are still a lot of people sitting in the new room laughing and talking about it, many people in a place to make a fuss, make a joke, drink a cup of tea, the time will be also slowly mixed over.
In the blink of an eye, it is already the beginning of the lights. After dinner, the Marshal’s House is decorated more than during the day more a luxurious and lively, guests call friends, to the banquet of drinking, listening to the theatre of the cinema, everywhere flowery, noisy people.
The new room is even more brilliant lights, bright as day, outside the hall inside the room is still crowded with people, men and women laughing and joking until the early hours of the morning without rest. Or the second lady, the third lady and the fourth lady Wu Wenxian hand in hand came over, smiled and said: ‘Outside is still lively, you may as well go to the theatre and play cards, sitting here withered is not much fun ……’
There is a knowledge of the eyes will be echoed: ‘several The lady wants to say, but the night of the wedding, a moment is worth a thousand pieces of gold? I see everyone go, do not be here to miss the good things of the great young man.’ Crowd of people talking a burst of jokes, look at the Marshal’s House of three ladies appeared, known to sit down, also talking and laughing, three by three embraced out.
When all the people finished, Wu Wen silk while ordering the maid to clean up the house to make the bed and fold the quilt, while calling people to the kitchen to serve a snack, turned to instruct the followers of the Qiping and Qiyu said: ‘Young lady tired all day, dinner heard also did not eat much, you will be accompanied by a little bit of use here, and so on, when they clean up the house, I’ll send the boss over.’
The Duan Qiping sisters smiled and agreed, so the three ladies walked out, Xu Liangchen followed to send them out, Wu Wenxian stopped them with a smile, ‘It’s not early, use some of the snacks early and rest.’
Xu Liangchen promised in a low voice and watched the three of them take the maid out, then turned back to sit on the chair and rubbed his forehead. Duan Qiping smiled and asked, ‘But are you tired?’
Xu Liangchen smiled faintly, taking the jade chopsticks handed over by Qiyu while saying, ‘It’s fine. So many people have been making noise all day that their heads hurt.’
‘This is the official swallow that grandma instructed the kitchen to make for you, clear porridge, and a few dishes of small vegetables, it’s refreshing and tasty, you eat a little bit, you still have to pay respect to the tea early tomorrow morning, and there are many relatives and old friends in the house, but it’s a tiring job.’ Qiping served her the congee and advised her with warm words.
Although said to eat lunch and dinner, but at that time in the new room has been someone in, even in the inner room meals, after all, the heart of the panic, Xu Liangchen also just drank a little tea, this time is also really hungry, then did not politely, took the small dishes with two bowls of fragrant rice porridge.
Qiping opened a mud-sealed altar: ‘This is the Fragrant Snow Daughter Red that Grandma had someone bring from her hometown, try it.’ The clay head opened, and the aroma was overwhelming.
Xu Liangchen hurriedly excused himself, Duan Qiping persuaded him, but Xu Liangchen couldn’t help it, so he had to drink it. Entrance mellow, not like ordinary daughter red sweet and sour bitter Xin, but some sweet and mellow, very soft, drink down the lungs are vaguely warm, can not help but drink a cup more.
The girl cleaned up the cups and plates and other things withdrawn, the house has also been cleaned up, curtains low hanging, candlelight halo red, while indicating that the girls retired, duan qi ping and qi yu got up to say goodbye, xu liang chen want to stand up to send each other, duan qi ping is not allowed to, smiled and walked out.
Looking at the window screen reflected on the Xu Liangchen forehead and sitting figure, qi ping can not help but a smile ……
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Chapter 64
and Xu Liangchen contact for a long time, to the talented woman who stayed in the ocean, Duan qi ping is more and more respect and like, it is rare to have a chance to have a chance with the big brother, she heart of course for the Duan Yijie happy. Two upright and ambitious people together, this is the big brother’s good fortune, but also the luck of the Duan family.
In order to make the always bad at love Duan Yijie to win a good woman happy, she has also secretly for the two to set up, candlelight flowers, roses and diamond rings, spent a lot of effort, but Xu Liangchen never let go of the mouth, Duan Qiping also can only sigh in vain. And then never thought that the peak turn around, the father actually do not want to miss this excellent daughter-in-law, hard to do the banditry, a hammer finalised, Xu Liangchen instantly married.
For big brother happy at the same time, Duan Qiping also can not help but worry, Liang Chen is not a weak girl in the girl’s room, she is a thoughtful, ambitious foreign characters, although they do not know why she silently recognised the marriage, but such bullying will inevitably make her other ideas, the future and big brother in the future, she will be at ease with the Duanjia young lady?
Knowing that today’s wedding bride is very tired, but also can see the waves in Xu Liangchen’s heart and difficult to calm down, Duan Qiping knows her alcohol consumption, so deliberately persuaded to drink two cups, thinking that perhaps this can help her rest. As for tonight’s wedding ceremony, how will big brother treat his newlywed wife who is slightly drunk, Duan Qi-Ping has a slight curiosity but at the same time, she is not worried, from the incident of making a mess in the room, it can be seen that he loves his new wife, and he should not make things difficult for her.
Just as she and Qiyu walked out of the house, she saw Duan Yijie’s figure appearing in front of the courtyard, Qiping quietly pulled her sister, and the two of them silently turned into the corridor and flashed into the corner. They waited for Duan Yijie to enter the house before walking out gently.
Qiyu pulled her big sister’s arm, and Qiping followed her gaze, but she saw that Luo Hongyi had brought a team of guards who were secretly laying guard outside the courtyard gate. In order for Liang Chen to avoid the haunted house, silly big brother really did everything, where is there such a groom who is so strong that he won’t let anyone listen to the walls? This is a happy event.
The two dodged Luo Hongyi, stood under the back window, doing bad things like a child both afraid and expectant heartbeat accelerated to put their ears close to the window root.
The yard recently planted a lot of new laurel, because of good care so the flowers are in full bloom, curved and twisted branches on the dense clusters of yellow flowers, the night wind blowing over the ground, the air will also be floating with a light fragrance, for this moonlit night added a few charm. Duan Yijie stopped in the garden road, looking at the fine golden yellow, the heart can not help but be in the mind of the dark fragrance of the soul, gradually some out of focus.
The lightness, the fragrance, finally in the hands, but when can I enter her heart? Tonight, the two opposite, will be what kind of mood? Is it time to satisfy their own wishes, or according to her nature ……
After thinking for a long time, Duan Yijie shook his head and laughed at himself in front of her more and more undecided, then raised his steps into the living room. The red candle burns high but empty, his heart secretly some strange, according to Liang Chen’s temperament, she could not be at such a time tonight, take the initiative to drill into the bedroom, so where would she be?
Footsteps gently, turned round, just into the inner hall, will see the heart of the good people are nestled in the side of the sofa, one hand supporting the eyes closed, breathing quietly exhaled as orchids, candlelight a pretty face floating with a layer of red with a halo of colourful light, silent as if it has been sunk into the dreamland.
Duan Yijie breathing a stagnation, stayed to look at a moment before gently walked over, bent down, a woman’s fragrance and the fragrance of wine, flowers, the original girl drinking it, Duan Yijie hooked his lips and smiled, got up from the side to take a thin blanket to her cover on the body.
Xu Liangchen wooed and moved but did not wake up.
Gazing at her picturesque eyes, Duan Yijie’s heartbeat was like thunder, his hand reached halfway and stopped, pressing the throbbing thoughts that were a little hard to resist. After thinking about it, finally slowly sat down on the opposite side of the sofa, holding his arm like that eyes do not blink to look at the person in front of him, the heart of a piece of warmth swaying.
As long as there is her in, no matter when and where, is a good time and beauty ……
Standing outside and listening to half a day, the house actually did not have a little movement, Duan Qiping and Qiyu can not help but look at each other face to face, both surprised and amused, but also a little puzzled, the night of the wedding, this two people how to be quiet like this? The two people’s probing finally caught Luo Hongyi’s attention, he came over to see the two sisters, raised his hand and saluted, smiled gently and said, ‘The two young ladies, it’s late at night, please rest in peace.’ The eldest young man had instructed that no one would be allowed to disturb him again tonight.
Qiyu made a wry face and pulled her big sister away, skimming her lips. Big brother’s wedding, this younger sister actually couldn’t find out a bit of gossip, but it really wasn’t fun.
The wine tastes very good, but the aftertaste is unexpected enough, Duan Qiping sisters left, Xu Liangchen has been a little dizzy. Recently, thoughts rolled over, people are very tired, coupled with early this morning was called up, tired enough for a day, she is very some spirit is not good drowsy. The room is quiet, the curtain veil in the flickering candlelight, seems warm and hazy, Liang Chen has not been able to stabilise the heart seems to be confused by this reddish dark light, unconsciously fell into a deep sleep.
It seems that many days without such a deep sleep, I do not know how long, she was woken up by some movement, the spirit of drowsiness to open her eyes, the body can not help but a stiffness.
Into the curtains, is Duan Yijie faint hooked lips handsome face, that pair of black eyes hidden smile, containing doting and tenderness straight staring, they seem to …… seem to be he was holding across the arms of …… Xu Liangchen can not help but heartbeat like a thunder dropping the curtains, the face a burst of heat, can not help but Low voice: ‘You, put me down ……’
Seeing that she never woke up, Duan Yijie wanted to hold her to the bed to sleep, the sofa, despite its softness, sitting and sleeping is not comfortable after all. I thought she was sleeping heavy, who knows just hugged up and woke up.
Beauty in the embrace, that soft jade and warm fragrance, so that Duan Yijie can not help but heartbeat accelerated, is a little uncomfortable, Xu Liangchen but woke up to let go of him. Hearing the sound of the head down, the bloodthirsty Major couldn’t help but gulp. Beauty shy embarrassment, has side face, but see jade neck white, sleepy eyes temples hair slightly messy, drunken face slightly flushed add blush, suddenly only feel a kind of ambiguous unspeakable breath in the heart of the instant flow.
‘Sleeping on the sofa …… is not comfortable,’ Duan Yijie with a dark hoarse voice rang low, Xu Liangchen only felt his heart as if jumping out of the chest in general, can not help but embarrassed to struggle, said lowly:’ …… I walk by myself ……’
She raised her body, the warmth and softness in her arms was lost, Duan Yijie couldn’t help but tighten his arms very tightly: ’Don’t move … …Liangchen, you won’t forget that tonight is our wedding night, right?’
At these words, the delicate body in his arms was stiff again, Duan Yijie hooked his lips and smiled lowly: ‘Tortoiseshell feast in the arms of drunkenness, hibiscus tent can not help the gentleman ……’ A word is not yet finished, feel the person in the arms of the body is more stiff.
Under the body of the embrace so wide and strong, and women’s delicate different, with strength and toughness, in such a flustered situation, Xu Liangchen can still feel the temperature of the body, is through the clothes to pass over, hot to scorching.
Xu Liangchen studied in the United States, not without an understanding of Western culture, the matter of men and women is also considered to understand, from the day she recognised her fate, she had occasionally thought of two people get along, but still rather ostrich ignored some of the things that they do not want to think about.
Clearly aware of ‘this’ is still a thing, but then she pretended to ignore ignore the past, including that morning, the eldest sister Mei Chen took advantage of people, pulled the younger sister who will be married to the detailed instructions: ‘…… second sister. Big sister knows that you are not comfortable in your heart …… In fact, women, the most important thing in life is to find a husband who cares for you …… Some people say that you should find a lover to find the person you love deeply, because only if you love him, the woman will be crazy, and you will not care about the rest; and the husband. On the other hand, you have to marry someone who loves you, he loves you, your days will be wanton, without deep love, women will be sprightly.’
It is rare to hear her sister talk about such a profound topic, Xu Liangchen was a bit surprised but didn’t make a sound, pondering for a long time she sighed quietly in her heart, perhaps it’s not that her elder sister doesn’t understand, she just has her own considerations and difficulties.
Usually face to face sister, a dress, beautiful even she is a bit unable to remove the eyes, the wedding dress will wear a good-looking bride quite a lot, but Liang Chen is such a style, temperament and high Hua, want to hide in the crowd, it is really difficult.
Mei Chen sighed with relief: ‘…… sister thought of one thing wrong, originally thought that unusual family origin, not too outstanding man, to the side will be modest will be careful, who knows, such and such shortcomings are not only the same quite a lot, even more lack of that kind of tolerance of people’s heart. As people say, poor people will be hateful ……’
Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, and immediately understood that Mei Chen was talking about her marriage. It is said that there were many people who pursued her sister back then, and perhaps also discouraged by the thinness of human feelings towards the rich families, Mei Chen chose her brother-in-law who was from an ordinary background and appeared to be modest and courteous. Who knew that there were also unspeakable hardships.
‘Second sister, I know that you have always had little good feelings for the mansion, but you have to remember, things in people and not necessarily in the origin, with the Marshal’s House of the importance of this marriage, sister this kind of character talent, not afraid not to be pitied …… However, the man’s mind and the woman is different, marrying into the Marshal’s House, the younger sister’s temperament or to be A slight change, warm and considerate to get more love from her husband is fundamental. By the way, last night little cousin sister-in-law and you said those, can remember?’
Last night when I went home, my little cousin’s wife, Yang Ruolan, came quietly in the middle of the night, and sat by the bedside, half-concealing her words, which were actually some blushing secrets of her bosom. Hearing the big sister ask, Xu Liangchen just snapped awake, the little cousin sister-in-law is quite uncomfortable to say that this matter is mostly entrusted by the big sister …… can not help but be full of shame and embarrassment and lowered her head, even her ears are a little red.
Looking at her appearance, Xu Meichen also feel funny, face but still calmly whispered: ‘Since married, of course, to let the husband feel their own good …… these, there is nothing to be shy …… ‘He said, the face can not help but some hot up. And then look at my sister, look quite embarrassed, will no longer say more, but the heart is sour. These words, should be a daughter before the wedding, by the mother secretly instructed, now, but only by their own sister on behalf of the mother.
Today only focus on the wedding, originally did not think much, now actually faced with this embarrassing situation, Xu Liangchen can not help but inner nervousness, some bewildered at a loss for words.
Inadvertently raised his eyebrows, could not help but look into a pair of deep black eyes, deep and shallow under the shadow of the lamp, let her inexplicably alarmed.
Looking at her face of shame and embarrassment, Duan Yijie’s heart moved, and the eyes that looked over became more and more burning. Move away from the line of sight of Xu Liangchen have do not know where to put the eyes of panic, the man radiates power and danger, even without looking, she can also feel.
As Duan Yijie stared at her, Xu Liangchen stiffened her body and held her breath, but she didn’t realise that he was walking indoors step by step. A wave of apprehension and panic ran through her heart, what should she do? Should she fight back?
She blushed, her heart beating like a rabbit, even her body was a little soft, and the man’s strength was too great, with all her strength she couldn’t break away from the iron-cable arms, before she thought of what to do, her body was already placed on the bed with a sinking.
With the posture of holding her, Duan Yijie lowered his body to meet her eyes, Xu Liangchen was trapped between him and the bed, there is no room to move, panicked and busy, had to clench his fists to push and fight: ‘…… You let go of me!’
Panic under the chaos, the voice of the crisp weakened a few points, but added a thin grinding sand-like texture, listening to Duan Yijie ears, particularly enticing.
‘Liangchen ……’ the spring colour in front of him, make his eyes dark, breathing also more and more sunk, only feel body hot, what in the heart to explode in general, the tide in the black eyes rushing surging, has been difficult to press. Involuntarily, Duan Yijie’s face pressed down, buckled that warm and soft in the arms on the kiss.
Xu Liangchen breath a stagnation, caught off guard by his kiss a positive, gradually breathless, can not help but punch and kick to push back, but the more pushed by the buckle more tight, the two people’s breathing gradually heavy up, someone’s hand can not help but dishonest up, slipped to the thin shirt under.
Xu Liangchen only felt his palm burning hot as fire, hot and wet breath sprayed in the ear side of the neck, with a thorn like tingling itch, and that hand with a rush of green heat like a fish, stumbled and slipped into her wide sleeve, along the elbow up, Xu Liangchen panicked, only felt defeated, not feeling anxious, kicked a foot hard, not expected to just kicked in a certain place, Duan Yijie stifled a grunt, was in great pain on the side to one side.
Xu Liangchen was stunned, immediately relieved, busy sitting up and stepped back, look at Duan Yijie for a long time did not move, sword eyebrow wrinkled, want to think of their own is kicking heavy, can not help but mumble and ask lowly, ‘…… you …… you don’t matter, right? ’
Duan Yijie expressionless look at her, did not say anything, Xu Liangchen some nervous swallowed saliva: ‘…… kicked …… where?’
Duan Yijie was still looking at her with that kind of eyes, and only after a long time did he squeeze out a sentence through his teeth, ‘…… It’s fine.’ Against Xu Liangchen’s eyes with a complicated expression, a suspicious blush appeared on Duan Yijie’s face, and he turned his eyes away somewhat uncomfortably.
Xu Liangchen suddenly understood something, and his face reddened like a boiled shrimp; for a while, both of them felt a little embarrassed.
‘Yes …… I’m sorry, I didn’t …… do it on purpose,’ being looked at by his straight hooked eyes that seemed to carry a grudge, Xu Liangchen only felt so nervous that it wasn’t easy to catch her breath, and the two seemed to have an Invisible strings taut, and more and more tight, can not help but lack of breath said in a low voice, finished but then remembered, how inappropriate this sentence, immediately red face, hate to dig a hole to drill in.
‘Since married, why?’ Her embarrassment and embarrassment Duan Yijie naturally saw it in his eyes, his black eyes narrowed slightly, straightening up, the side of the bed sank, he sat down, raising his hand to cover Xu Liangchen’s cheek.
Xu Liangchen side face dodge, heard his voice behind the ear, she did not dare to turn back, his breath on the side of the body beside the face, warm breath came, a with a faint taste of tobacco, is unique to his body breath.
Xu Liangchen was self-conscious that her heartbeat was out of order.
‘…… I, for a moment can not accept ……’ Liang Chen knows that this is not a powerful and reasonable excuse, but at this moment, where else can she have any good reason to stop Duan Yijie? Even if he used force, there was no one to help her …… Xu Liangchen racked her brain, while still having to dodge the lightness of someone’s heeled fingers and palms, her heart was shy, embarrassed, angry and powerless.
‘Since married, you should have the cognition that is my Duan Yijie’s wife.’ Duan Yijie’s voice is slow and slightly cold, the heat of his eyes and the look on his face, so that she can’t look at it squarely, Xu Liangchen turned her face sideways, her pretty face is red and white, white and red, and her cherry lips bit out deep teeth marks.
Looking at that halo red pretty face, stubborn eyes, Duan Yijie heart a soft, the girl is really stubborn, all the wedding night, still insisting on their own heart …… But he, actually also finally feel intolerant …… thumb gently stroked the lips of that such as flowers, his The action is extremely gentle and compassionate, so that Xu Liangchen can not help but tremble slightly in the depths of his heart.
The Marshal’s House of high rank, Duan Yijie vision has also been very high, there has always been a word of women, all are outstanding ladies and girls. Xu Liangchen temperament in the stubborn, to him has been nothing good face good attitude, originally impossible to become the young lady of the Marshal’s House candidates, but she is so that Duan Yijie heart.
Not only heart, but also willing to tolerate, willing to pay for this woman, a dense heart. She is kind and upright, but the heart is not lack of passion and dreams, Duan Yijie is willing to join hands with her in this life.
He knew he liked her, but when the soft jade in the arms, Duan Yijie realised how strong her attraction to himself. That pair of bright eyes in the shy embarrassment panic is how tempting, that cherry lips on the pink red is how confusing, his desire, his heartbeat is no longer under his control.
He really wanted to be like this, just like this deeply, recklessly cover up, reach the peak and never let go.
However, the last trace of reason, in the heart still prevailed.
Duan Yijie gripped on the thin shoulders, staring tightly into her eyes: ‘Liangchen ……’ He called out lowly, Xu Liangchen’s heart had no reason for a light tremor, but could not help but look stunned.
The room seems to be a little hot, nervous Xu Liangchen forehead hung on a layer of fine beads of sweat, lined with cheeks red, pink like peach blossoms. A pair of watery eyes hazel but dynamic, stubborn in the hidden innocent look, with careful exploration, that seemingly uneasy and flustered, I see in the inexplicable added charm.
Duan Yijie heart a soft, this pair of bright eyes, has been into the eyes, let him move the heart, stretched into the years of his life ……
‘…… Liangchen, you do not be afraid,’ Duan Yijie contemplated for a moment, looked at at her, word by word as if knocking at her soul, ‘I won’t force you.’ He raised his hand to tidy up her messy sideburns, his face a gentle one. For many years, he had been bravely going forward, guns blazing to fight, but he had never had that urgent desire to have someone by his side.
Can let him can’t wait to want, must be moved heart with love, very care very can’t let go. He wanted Xu Liangchen, do not know whether he fell in love with her warmth, or her talent, he only knows that he has never been so eager to get his favourite woman.
He wanted more than just her person, he wanted her to willingly surrender her hand, her person, and her heart.
The unexpected words made Xu Liangchen unable to help but freeze, only to feel that in the confused and uncomprehending line of sight, those eyes were exceptionally bright, full of favour and helplessness.
Is dumbfounded, twilight a handsome face unguardedly close, and then slightly with a cool thin lips on their cheeks, the side of the nose, eyes left a kiss, gentle and loving, vaguely are cherished tenderness.
Delicate and dense kiss, turn to the cherry lips, some trembling will lips contain, rolling light taste shallow taste, tongue slightly awkwardly dance on the lips, suddenly breathing aggravated lips docking, in her not yet had time to defend the occasion, the tongue stopped dancing, strong long drive in, everywhere stained with honey fragrance hidden spring, with compulsion tenderness to Xu Liangchen trembling to unable to resist, nearly messed up the position of wooing out.
When Xu Liangchen returned to his senses from the daze, he was already in peach blossom. Have the heart to struggle, Duan Yijie just a few words, some deep passionate kiss brought the aftershock of double clamping, and the man’s action is so gentle, her brain roar a piece, confused.
Duan Yijie stopped the action on the lips, looked at her face both shy and shocked overwhelmed look, adjusted his heartbeat, ‘this night let you go …… However, I can have a condition,’ quietly will be somewhat stunned beauty to the arms of a close, close to her flushed scarlet ear and whispered in a low voice, the pair of deep bottomless black eyes, gazing into her dark night star-like eyes, face is both serious and some teasing expression.
Eyes deep and frank, heart surging with passion, Duan Yijie painstakingly suppressed his thirst, took a deep breath and withdrew his charming mind to lower his head.
‘Eh? ……’ Xu Liangchen face puzzled to raise his head, but did not know that Duan Yijie just lowered his head, and the two faces are about to stick, four eyes relative, near at hand, breathing hot air brushed in each other’s face, Xu Liangchen can not help but shy face like red cloth.
Candlelight in front of a touch of slender neck and vaguely beautiful collarbone, single this a touch of snow white, has been stunning to the extreme, coupled with that sound seems to ask non-questioning tone lingering dark, not like the past days mellow and soft, Duan Yijie’s throat can not help but slide up and down.
On that pair of deep like a blue pool of black eyes, as if with the magic of the soul, Xu Liangchen feel a little distracted, confused heart strings ‘dong’ a light sound. Panicked and lowered his eyelashes, but then saw the bed on the red silk quilt, printed with large lilies, halo red light, through the soft beauty of light pink.
Xu Liangchen breathing stagnation, there is a kind of breathless feeling, she understands in her heart, caused by this feeling, when it is beside this body full of tension of the man …… back to the spirit of Liangchen once again pushed back, the body posture of the man is quite dialed, but the texture does not move. Near the eye that pretty face, red pink scarlet, crystal clear, looking at the spring in front of the eyes, Duan Yijie heart a move, there are some can not hold ……
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Sixty-five Chapter
Duan Yijie’s hot eyes are almost to stick to their own body, the ambiguity of the sudden rise of the atmosphere so that Xu Liangchen fidgety at the time, the eyes are somewhat timidly Looking left and right: ‘I’ll go to the …… washroom’
“Go where?’ Duan Yijie’s face in the dim red light through a touch of hard to hide the desire, voice playful: ‘Are you afraid of what? Liangchen.’ He shouted out her name in a low voice, trailing off in a low, soft tone.
Xu Liangchen’s heart jumped, a turn of her feet did not know what tripped her, a stagger, quickly held by a strong hand. Xu Liangchen raised her eyebrows in some panic, glanced at him, pursed her lips and wanted to draw back her hand, but unexpectedly her hand was tight and she couldn’t draw it out.
Duan Yijie slightly raised his eyebrows, looking at the red-faced hard beauty, the corner of his mouth gently hooked, his hand tightened a few more points, and lowly said, ‘Don’t move.’ Xu Liangchen was silent for a moment, her hands violently struggled, Duan Yijie was quite amused and then firmly wrapped her hands, not allowing her to break free again.
He had endured so much!
After a light sleep, her pair of bright eyes flow, pretty face with a flushed powder, as if a ripe peach, trance transparent as a blowing, sucking on it must be very sweet – this idea has been tormenting him, Duan Yijie feel a little too hot to bear, vaguely to lose control.
Sprayed on the face of the breath so hot, Xu Liangchen in his burning gaze, do not feel lowered eyebrows, Duan Yijie but do not want to let go like this, inclined head side face, no matter where she turned he will follow over. She was shy and embarrassed, halo red with timidity, delicate little girl attitude, see Duan Yijie more and more dizzy, can not move his eyes.
A line of candlelight outlined her side shadow, there is a hazy texture, her body vaguely through a touch of dark fragrance, with a kind of her unique sweetness …… did not wait to react, Duan Yijie’s lips have already landed on the red lips, where it is like the most tender and beautiful petals opened in his heart, all of a sudden drunk his heart.
He clearly said to spare himself …… Xu Liangchen’s brain rumbled, the whole person froze, and then the blood rushed upwards …… Just now that kiss was tender and loving, but now he almost brought an overwhelming plunder.
He trapped her firmly in his embrace, she only felt breathless, the air in her lungs to be squeezed out, he with a raw but strong attack, and she can only panic and retreat, she felt afraid, is he going to eat his own words? Panting roughly, he rolled and sucked, hating to rub her to be good …… It seems that a certain kind of longing, once awakened, can no longer be calmed, only to greedily and deeply devour …… Until she was so terrified that her tears flowed down, he only stopped in a bit of a trance.
The two people froze there, motionless. Firmly confined in his arms, Xu Liangchen’s heart raced, and she took a few deep breaths, taking advantage of the fact that he wasn’t paying attention to her, panting and squeezing out words, ‘You said, said not to force …… I’m not, not ready …… ‘
Duan Yijie narrowed his eyes slightly, looking askance at her, his voice low and dark and somewhat unfamiliar: ‘…… Not ready? You mean, when you are ready, you can?’
What do you mean? Xu Liangchen was somewhat intimidated by him, said the words in his heart in circles for a moment did not understand, blinked his eyes and bit his lip, hesitantly nodded and shook his head.
Duan Yi Jie laughed lightly, roguishly asked, ‘So what now, what to do?’ He ambled to the side of her ear, nibbled on her soft earlobe, clasped her body and wrapped his arms around her hard, making Xu Liangchen feel that his strong body that was ready to go was young and powerful: ‘I have some regrets, Liangchen, letting go of you, what do I do ……’
Burning breath brushed against his lips. A hand along the back in the wandering, Xu Liangchen shame and embarrassment, hands and feet: ‘Duan Yijie, you put ……’ low cry pleading again engulfed. The body’s senses, along with his intimate movements and against the abdomen of the touch of the blossom.
Lips and tongue entangled again and again, the man’s heavy breathing and the strength of the tightly confined body made her unable to resist. Xu Liangchen’s body stiffened under his hot entanglement. Pink face hot shame and embarrassment, for the first time in her life was held in the arms of people like this, mind a blank, can only be at a loss subconsciously against his chest, the heart of the fear and anxiety, eagerly low pleading: ‘Please …… let go of me…’ Duan Yi Chen in his hot entangled body. …’
Duan Yijie raised his head, his eyes full of desire gleaming, looking at her motionless.
The depths of the charming thoughts so that Xu Liangchen dare not look again, want to hands and feet and struggle and afraid to annoy Duan Yijie, so that he yanked back the promise just now, both anxious and helpless, the face of the red halo stained with a scarlet haze piece, lining the skin as delicate as sheep’s fat snow white, surplus a pair of watery eyes, with a hazy smoky waves want to flow, eyebrows such as flowers, a kind of charming and touching, how can he not call him a dry mouth?
Can not help it, he smiled low break through her fragile struggle and stick up, voice low and deep: ‘…… I do not go back on my word, but Liangchen you at least have to give a slight advantage is not it?’
‘What good …… ‘The little white rabbit blinked stupidly, nodding and shaking her head, vaguely feeling that there is something wrong with his words ……
’Don’t know? I’ll tell you then, eh?’ The low trailing voice dragged out long, with that distinctive darkness, Xu Liangchen’s heart suddenly palpitated, panicked and raised her eyes, but what she saw was the fire burning under his eyes.
Did not wait for her to think about understand, waist tight, has been pressed by the man in the arms, the two body close to each other, she only felt like she was going to be dissolved in his body, the man’s strong body pressed her unable to move, a pain on the lips, he has already barged into the mouth of the ……
Liangchen was his somewhat rude action pain body stiff, he was slightly awkward and impatiently hold hard She, like a hungry beast, kissed and licked on her face and the side of her neck, calling Liang Chen’s name in a low, muffled voice, and she only felt that she was almost going to be pounced on by the heavy, tall body, and pressed to the point that she went out of breath.
Nibbling enough, Duan Yijie lifted his head, looked at her shame and embarrassment, powerless to struggle appearance, a low laugh, lowered his head to bite Xu Liangchen’s nose intimately.
Xu Liangchen’s face and body were as hot as a burn.
‘No matter what, we are already husband and wife, in the future you are not allowed to push me away, understand?’ Duan Yijie simply rolled over and pressed up heavily.
A pig so heavy …… Xu Liangchen was nearly pressed to turn off the gas, and had to sideways plead: ‘…… You get up …… so heavy! ……’
Duan Yijie let out another low laugh, ’That can’t be done, anyway, in the future you have to get used to it.’
Get used to …… it? Xu Liangchen face black line, can not help but ruthlessly gouge him a glance, heartbeat accelerated, mourning and shameful embarrassment of their own future years, but he was pressed to no longer be able to move, so he could not help but force don’t face over.
Duan Yijie proudly bent his head down, close to the side of her reddish earwheel, almost whispered: ‘Liangchen, you first promise me, no more escape in the future, no more push away from me …… ’ said, opened his mouth and articulated her lips, overbearingly rushed in to sucking and chasing. Xu Liangchen shook his head to dodge, but was held by his jaw, endless tongue like to eat people as brutally entangled, kissed the cherry lips swollen pain.
He was really scared, just want to escape Xu Liangchen, no longer care about other, red face softly whispered begging for mercy: ‘You let go of …… Well …… I …. … don’t escape, don’t push ……’
Xu Liangchen gasped delicately, Duan Yijie seems to be satisfied seems to be dissatisfied with a long sigh of relief, buried his head in the side of her neck and deeply inhaled a few mouths, rolled down and pulled her up smoothly.
A few lights outside the window gradually darkened, the bedroom only two red candles, hazy starlight through the thick curtain bar, the bedroom is covered in a dreamy halo, the curtain low hanging in the light entangled, high and low floating shallow, adding a few charming a few points of gentleness.
Duan Yijie hand tightened, once again a long breath, thin lips slightly hooked, face now a rare light smile, as cool as the moon, in this good night, seems unusually handsome.
The body is soft to have to rely on his body Xu Liangchen was that smile confuse, froze without moving, a long time before suddenly thought of a scene just now, the face can not help but surging red tide, swallowed a mouthful of saliva to press down the heartbeat is still chaotic, struggling to get up.
A few muffled laughter came from the top of the head, the body turned, was Duan Yijie lifted the jaw, the two eyebrows looked straight, only to hear the low voice with a smile in the ear side said: ‘good, I talk counts, let you go; we will be like this with a candle at night to talk, but I asked you must answer properly, not silent not angry, this is my condition, can be good?’
The danger has passed, Xu Liangchen suddenly sighed in relief, she moved her lips, looking at his smiling face, the uneasiness in her heart slowly faded, a complex situation inexplicably tide slipped through her heart.
Just now the entanglement, make her shame embarrassment, do not understand the personnel of her heart probably also know how fierce his desire. This always domineering and strong man, in such a flower candle night, just like this tolerated his own persistence and did not forcefully claim the rights of her husband …… Her heart does not have a trace of thoughts or even touched, is impossible.
Nanmu carved wedding bed, two people a sitting in the inside, a leaning on the bedside, not close to not far to sit, Duan Yijie got up and poured a cup of water and handed it over, looked at her: ‘Liangchen, despite not reluctant, but you agreed to marry, I am still very happy, happy that you chose to join hands with me …… Liangchen, I now only know that in this world, a person is always a good person. know, in this world, one person is always another person’s fool ……’
She refused on her wedding night, he was not not sad not not struggling, but ultimately still smiled and backed down, when you think about it, it seems to be more than just tolerance, what kind of feeling makes him have this kind of magnanimity? Xu Liangchen’s hand that took the teacup lurched.
‘In your heart, what kind of me, can you tell me? Or is it only disgust?’ Duan Yijie lightly sipped his tea and asked in a gentle tone. Xu Liangchen looked at him with some surprise, thought for a long time and gently shook his head, remembered that he had said that he was not allowed to be silent, and said a low voice: ‘…… no ……’
not clear and unclear The words, Duan Yijie but joyfully raised his eyes to look at her, after a while a smile but did not continue to pursue the question, but changed the topic said: ‘In any case, we are husband and wife, I think you certainly do not want to just do a meal to the mouth of the young grandma, but then engaged in journalism, after all, some of them are not very convenient …… ‘
Xu Liangchen looked at Duan Yijie with some surprise, the opposite man’s hair is black and thick, a face with distinctive lines, a sword eyebrow and starry eyes, in the light and shadow, there is a kind of strange handsome, Xu Liangchen’s heart ‘thumping’ jumping, he is planning for his own work after marriage?
‘Do you remember the compound I took you to last time? That’s where the government’s new radio station is located, and now that the construction work and equipment are all in place, you have a soft, sweet voice and are fluent in multiple languages, would you be willing to take over the broadcasting part of the job?’ He habitually turned the cup in his hand and slightly raised his sword eyebrow.
The small habitual movement without thinking about it somewhat made Xu Liangchen freeze, Duan Yijie was actually this understanding and tolerant of himself? He understands his own ideals, understands what he is good at, and what he said on his wedding night was actually a future job?
‘…… Then should I hand over the work in my hand?’ Xu Liangchen asked in a low voice, but Duan Yijie said that her part of the broadcast is external, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and there is no conflict in the work.
The two asked and answered, the atmosphere of the new room gradually soft and warm up, listening to Duan Yijie said the military government’s next step in the work of military training, education, agriculture and other current situation and his ideas, Xu Liangchen’s mood for a moment heavy a moment of excitement, the original there are so many of the hundreds of wastes waiting to be developed, there are so many big things need to be undertaken by the people.
And these things compared to their own a person’s business is how small not worth mentioning …… chatting, do not feel the time passes, leaning on the bed Xu Liangchen slowly sleepy, and finally even the eyelids can not lift, but do not dare to lie down, only leaning against the bed shallow squinting, and later or Duan Yijie to help her pull on the thin quilt, he also and clothes lying in bed to sleep! The first thing I did was to get up and go to bed, and I was able to sleep through the night without dreaming.
Duan Yijie is accustomed to living in the barracks, every day will wake up on time. As always, he opened his eyes and was about to get up when he felt his left arm being softly climbed. Looking down, he saw Xu Liangchen climbing on his arm, still deeply asleep.
This has never happened before, so Duan Yijie couldn’t help but blink his eyes, his thin lips slightly hooked to reveal a smile. In his teens, he followed his father to lead soldiers in the war, all he saw was smoke and gunfire, woke up and reflected in his eyes were mostly cold guns, so by the woman softly climbed, really never had.
The unique fragrance of the woman came from his nose, he was a little fascinated for a while. Looking at the quietly sleeping hibiscus face, he knew that from the moment he saw her, he had a different kind of desire for her. However, she continued to close the door of her heart tightly.
Looking at the curtains behind the hidden light of day, half a self-deprecating smile, Duan Yijie slightly shook his head, last night and then not allowed to make a mess in the bridal chamber, no one does not think he is how springtime, who knows that it is actually hard suffering, beauty in the hold there is to see there is nothing to eat it. Lying silently for a while, is trying to gently pull out the arm, but heard Liang Chen whispered vaguely mumbled something, Duan Yijie was stunned, his face changed, looked straight at her face, is holding Xu Liang Chen’s wrist hand does not feel a tightening.
Seemingly feeling uncomfortable, Xu Liangchen moved and opened her misty eyes, only returning to her senses half a day later, but only staring blankly at the man in front of her, seemingly not knowing where she was for a moment.
‘You’re awake?’ Duan Yijie’s low and magnetic voice came from the top of his head, his complexion was calm, his tone was bland, no different from usual.
‘…… Morning.’ Xu Liangchen lowered her eyes, indistinctly remembering all the things last night, her face slightly red.
Duan Yijie nodded his head, thoughtfully sizing her up, coldly gathering towards his arms, leaning down to ask lowly, ‘Last night was our flower candle night, remember?’ Dark eyes deep and bottomless, gazing into her eyes, with a rare teasing hint on his face.
‘What?’ Xu Liangchen looked up with a confused face. As soon as he lowered his head and she raised her head, her dark, bright eyes illuminated his breath, countless times in his midnight dreams, this pair of star-like eyes always flickered and flashed, but now they were close at hand. That cherry lips closed, that glimpse of a glance, is the warmth of how many times he missed.
Breath of moist heat brushed across the cheeks, Xu Liangchen instantly floated a halo red, Duan Yijie mischievous hand tight, slapdash brush over the soft red lips, Xu Liangchen shyly embarrassed heart trembled, busy hand push him, Duan Yijie a muffled laugh, tighten the bottom of the hand: ‘Sorry, let you wake up, do you want to sleep a little longer?’ Sleeping late at night, I’m afraid Liang Chen but closed his eyes just.
Xu Liangchen breaks away from his hand, hears that there seems to be a sound in the hall outside, and understands in her heart that she is afraid that the maids have already come over. As a bride herself, where is the reason to be unable to sleep again? So, with a glance at Duan Yijie, she got up and got out of bed. The maid outside heard a movement in the bedroom and turned her head, Liang Chen had already opened the door to the room.
Come is the maid Qing Hua and an old mum, Liang Ma and Qing Hua were originally both Mrs Lu’s personal, especially Liang Ma, back then, or Mrs Lu’s dowry maid, is to watch the couple from the newlyweds to the birth of a child, to the Duan Yijie married over. Because she understands that her son’s marriage is a bit special, and her daughter-in-law’s mind can’t be guessed for a while, she has been sent to wait on her.
Seeing Duan Yijie and Xu Liangchen, the two of them smiled and greeted each other, and Liang Ma said, ‘The young lady got up this early.’
Xu Liangchen had seen the two serving beside Madam Lu, and in her heart, she somewhat understood the identity of the two, and as she had studied in the United States, she had long since had the concept of freedom and equality, so she nodded and smiled faintly, ‘I woke up, so I got up, so I’m troubling the two of you.’
‘Young Lady you are really polite.’ Liang Ma said with a smile, while looking at the corner of Duan Yijie’s hooked lips.
Although Xu Liangchen had already changed her clothes, but as shrewd as she was, she still saw a bit of a clue, last night did the youngest not have what he wanted? Then why not see the cold face like frost? In her heart, she was a bit strange, but her face was still smiling, and Qing Hua prepared tea and other things.
Xu Liangchen washed up, Liang Ma from the hands of the little girl over to receive a tray, on top of the two thin tyre blue and white flowers wrapped around the branches of the plum covered bowl, sent up with a smile, Xu Liangchen would like to raise his hand, but saw Duan Yijie did not move to raise his hand, Liang Ma will be a smile to let the girl and served out, the heart of the sudden, looked at the Duan Yijie a glance, thankful that he did not have a hand fast to pick up and make fun of it.
The two of them silently used the refreshments, and after a while, Duan Yijie looked up to see the hall that big clock, when Xu Liangchen faintly smiled: ‘Let’s go, grandma and father they should be up.’
Xu Liangchen understands that the newlyweds have to offer tea to their parents-in-law early the next morning, so he didn’t make a sound and followed him out of the West Garden.
The sun is shining, from the verdant bamboo bushes sprinkled with mottled light, looking at the body beside the upright Duan Yijie, Xu Liangchen suddenly had an inexplicable sense of unreality. Until attention was paid to those silhouettes in the shadows of the flowers and trees along the road, there was a certain sense of amusement.
Knowing that this morning, the bride must go to the upper room to give tea to Old Lady Duan and Marshal and Lady Lu, some mischievous maids, or young female guests who had an unusual curiosity about the bride or a different feeling about the cold-faced Young Marshal, came early to walk in the garden, unannounced to each other to look up at the entrance to the West Garden from time to time.
Looking at those or curious or scrutinising especially some grudging lines of sight, Xu Liangchen gently raised her eyebrows and looked at the man beside her, Duan Yijie seemed to be a little impatient, slightly wrinkled his eyebrows, his eyes did not look askance, seeing her quietly look over, suddenly raised his hand and held her wrist, his thin lips hooked faintly smiled.
Xu Liangchen on his move was surprised, some panic looked behind the followers of Liang Ma and Qing Hua, force to break out, so many pairs of eyes, Duan Yijie actually do this behaviour, really cheeky.
While he was slandering, he heard someone laugh in front of him, ‘’Big brother and sister-in-law, good morning! Grandma woke me up early in the morning and said that you guys would be coming over later, but I never thought that it would be a miraculous calculation.’
But it was Duan Qiping’s smiling voice. Xu Liangchen busy lifted his head, has reached the old lady Duan residence outside the door, walked over to greet with a smile, Qiping a pair of flirtatious eyes straight on her pretty face: ‘Sister-in-law, last night’s sleep can be? Did …… big brother bully you? Just tell me, see I don’t tell grandma to clean him up ……’
A few words said Xu Liangchen red face, Duan Yijie looked at Qiping, not Yin Yang said: ’Waiting to let Luo Hongyi himself to receive ten army stick, obviously arranged the guard post, actually give back to the little thief slipped in! ……’
Duan Qiping stared wide-eyed at what he heard, ’Big brother, you’re good, you even know this? No longer dare to tease Liang Chen, curtly hem and haw a smile, pulled Xu Liang Chen’s hand into the courtyard. A few maids greeted and saluted, and the crowd embraced the three of them to go in.
Duan old lady has risen to sit in the rocking chair, see the two smiling face like chrysanthemums, pulling Xu Liangchen’s hand, lovingly rambling about some of the instructions to her not to be too tired, the boss is not allowed to bully the daughter-in-law and so on, the maid served a tea tray, Xu Liangchen took the teacup, according to etiquette of the tea salute, Duan old lady smiled and sent a red packet, said: ‘is already a family, have time to come over and grandma! Talking, this will first go to your father-in-law and mother-in-law’s side, I’m afraid they’re waiting.’
Xu Liangchen agreed in a low voice, and after a few more words, accompanied by Duan Qiping, the three of them headed towards Duan Zhengxun and Mrs Lu.
Duan Zhengxun and Mrs Lu had long since risen, just finished breakfast, the maid brought fragrant tea, Duan Qiping slipped over, smilingly holding it to Mrs Lu, Duan Zhengxun put down the newspaper in his hand, took a look at her, and turned his head to look at his son and daughter-in-law who had walked in.
Duan Yijie habitually stood straight, shouted father, mother, Xu Liangchen stood still, saluted, followed by his low call. Mrs Lu saw her wearing a dark red cheongsam today, her face lightly a little powder, dignified in its own kind of hard to hide the clear beauty and charm, can not help but secretly nodded. This daughter-in-law although a little stubborn anachronistic, but the talent is really rare, not to mention the learning is also good, then smiled and put down the tea: ‘Yesterday added a group wedding, you suffer tired. It’s probably hard to sleep at night, there are still a lot of guests this morning, besides, according to the custom of our hometown, there are still some things that have to be done in the afternoon, the boss is also, actually didn’t let you rest a little more.’
Mrs Lu said one sentence, Xu Liangchen will lowly answer a ‘yes’, the last sentence promised to finish, Fang back to God, can not help but crimson a pretty face, also did not notice what Mrs Lu said in the afternoon.
Mrs Lu looked at the slender appearance of the daughter-in-law, young, dignified in its own kind of small children, listening to their own speech appears to be a little frightened, this is a little embarrassed, can not help but rise in the heart of a touch of pity. Tone lovingly said: ‘You sit down, do not have to set up these rules. Your father and I do not like these hypocritical rehearsals …… Boss grew up in the military, some old-fashioned, you are back in the ocean, teach him more.’
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Chapter 66
This sentence Xu Liangchen can not dare to pick up again, sit down vague past, the maid stick on the tea, Mrs. Lu and asked a few irrelevant gossip, said because of the House of the two piles of joyful events come to congratulate the relatives and friends of the old, look at his son and daughter-in-law’s appearance of the two did not have anything, slightly let go of the heart, feel that Xu Liangchen, no matter how reluctant at the beginning, after all, has been married into, maybe also Rested his mind to live a good life with his son.
I thought of turning my head to instruct Duan Qiping to help Liangchen some in the afternoon, see Qiping promised Fang smiled at Xu Liangchen and said: ‘There are still many customers today, unavoidably tired, go back and rest first.’
Xu Liangchen agreed, looked at Duan Yijie stood up, just want to go out, Qi Yuqi Fang smiled and walked in: ‘Big brother and sister-in-law good morning.’
After greeting his father and mother, he wanted to accompany the two to go back, Duan Yijie looked at the two: ‘Why don’t you go to school, and want to find an interface to skip class?’
Qifang skimmed his lips and laughed at his elder brother and sister-in-law, ‘Eldest brother is dizzy with joy, he doesn’t even remember that today is the weekend.’ Qi Yu also laughed cheekily.
Duan Yijie gave Xu Liangchen a somewhat uncomfortable look, and Duan Qiping laughed to relieve the situation, ‘I see that the two of you are also happy, like little monkeys with open cords, you didn’t eat breakfast, did you? Mum here still have leftover milk, Qingliu, pour two cups for them …… Big brother, you and sister-in-law go back first.’
Qingliu promised, served milk, Qiyu Qifang naturally understand the meaning of big sister, then also smiled and sat down to let the two go back.
Walking out of the courtyard, see the road encountered, whether it is a guest or the residence of the subordinates, are ambiguous eyes between the two to look at, Xu Liangchen some slightly uncomfortable, then the foot accelerated a little. Duan Yijie’s thin lips slightly hooked, let go of long legs to catch up, low voice flirting: ‘How, want to get rid of me?’
Xu Liangchen slanted a glance at him, face floated a touch of red did not say anything.
Duan Yijie smiled lowly, ‘Fine, I won’t give you any trouble, I’m going to take care of something first, you go back and have a good rest.’ After saying that, he stood still and watched Xu Liangchen slowly walk away.
Deep in the shade of the willow, a slender figure was hidden in the thick shade, frowning as she watched the scene in front of her. Unexpectedly those things were actually true, Xiao Jie actually really liked this cold beauty who didn’t smile or speak? In these years, their own affairs of the heart of the house many people know, but no one has ever righteously mentioned, no matter how to please, after all, but is dependent on the life of an orphan girl …… originally thought that the family is not match, the Xu family second miss was lifted in, but because of the reputation of the Hengtang Xu family, the two days to look at it carefully, is actually a small Jie really like on her?
At least is also counted as childhood sweethearts, their own heart of these years, actually a dynasty into the empty …… man, no one is not a philandering thing …… green willow wind flower shadow swaying, under the sun, a few happy a few worried about the play is always unchanged in the staging.
Back to the new room, the maids have cleaned up and retreated, it is still a little early, the guests have not come, the interior is quiet. Xu Liangchen sat on the sofa, looking at the sunlight through the veil sprinkled down a patchy, and gradually some of the mind confused out of God. Liang Ma walked in and wanted to remind her, but when she saw her sitting behind the sofa without making a sound, she also gently withdrew. After a long time, she came in to inform that the female guests have come to the new room one after another.
Duan Yijie didn’t come back, but after yesterday, the people in the room were all aware of the cold-faced young man’s affection for the young lady, so they were much more polite than yesterday, and no one dared to make things difficult for Xu Liangchen, and the time passed amidst the crowd’s jokes and jokes. At noon, Duan Qiping sisters accompanied Xu Liangchen as the host, hospitality female guests, since the hospitality is thorough and watertight.
In the afternoon, the female guests in the room began to talk to each other, laughing and whispering, looking at themselves with excitement and curiosity in their eyes from time to time, which made Xu Liangchen a little confused for a while, vaguely remembering what Mrs. Lu had said about the ‘afternoon thing’, but couldn’t figure out what it was exactly, and the interest of the female guests in the theatre like expression made her heart She couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy.
In the midst of her apprehension, Qiping approached, and after chatting with the female guests in the room for a while, she walked over to her side, and quietly pulled her arm while talking. Xu Liangchen’s heart stirred, and she apologised to all of them without making a sound, and walked into the washroom, and Duan Qiping indeed followed her in.
‘Qiping, is there something going on this afternoon?’ Xu Liangchen asked without politeness, getting right to the point.
Duan Qiping smiled, ‘You really don’t know? Liang Ma didn’t tell you?’
Xu Liangchen shook his head, ‘No, what is it?’
‘It’s not much’, Qiping looked at her and winked, ’There’s a custom in our old home, in the afternoon of the second day of the wedding, the new wife enters the kitchen to wash her hands and make soup ……’
‘…… ‘Xu Liangchen black lines, there is such a thing, why didn’t these people say it earlier? In the Sun House when Grandma cherish, never allowed her into the kitchen, and then went to the United States, she likes to do is the pan-fried dishes, because simple and convenient and nutrition at a glance.
This moment actually want her to cook, and there are so many audience present …… If it is to do her own hand at cooking, not only are the ingredients not necessarily available, but also Duan old lady and in-laws will certainly not be accustomed to eating, if it is to do Chinese dishes …… She looked at Duan Qipeng with some difficulty, and this is what to do. What should we do?
Duan Qiping looked at her expression and understood what she meant, puffing and laughing: ‘You are really a real person, this ancient ritual has been passed down to the present, but it’s just for show, and there are cooks to help, where do you really need to cook the food with your own hands?’ Seeing Xu Liangchen’s sigh of relief, she added: ‘Only one “water you (forbidden language, had to use a different word) mingling” is something you have to do yourself, remember it.’
‘What Water Thou Mixture?’ Xu Liangchen asked in confusion.
‘Hehe, it’s steamed water eggs,’ Duan Qiping explained with a smile, ’In our old home, a new wife makes this dish to show that she’s integrated into her husband’s family, so it has to be made by the new wife herself.’
This was a dish that he liked to eat, but how to make it best was something that he hadn’t researched, Xu Liangchen looked at Duan Qiping with a bit of a headache, Qiping apologetically shook her hand, ‘I don’t know how to …… either, why don’t I go and ask the master in the kitchen?’
As the two were talking, Liang Ma came closer, ‘Young Lady, Missy, the hour has arrived.’
I can’t imagine that this is the time, Duan Qiping can’t help but be stunned, thought about pulling Xu Liangchen’s hand while walking out while whispering, ‘You go first, I will quietly instruct the kitchen, don’t worry.’
What else can be done when things come to a head? Xu Liangchen had no choice but to rush onto the shelf and follow the crowd out.
In the custom of Yanzhou south, the bride into the kitchen is an ancient rite, in recent years many new-style weddings have not been this one, the Marshal’s residence instead to comply with but because many old family friends and old friends are in the old family, not good to omit the past just.
The young lady to cook, of course, stirred up the House of countless guests, a time in front of the kitchen surrounded by a layer and a layer of people, Liang Ma accompanied Xu Liangchen over, the crowd laughed and made a channel, and so the two of them over the clatter and a burst and then surrounded the up, look at the crowd of people behind the Wu Wenxian straight smile.
The kitchen has been cleaned up, more than a dozen cooks stood beside the salute, Liang Ma gave a wink, everyone busy quietly do the dishes that have been arranged on the hand. After a while, Xu Liangchen’s hand was only left with a dish filled with egg, Liang Ma smiled and came over to help, putting the dish into the pot of boiling water to steam, before and after all the things do not need to Xu Liangchen’s hands at all.
Sure enough, it was the style of the Marshal’s House, Xu Liangchen secretly sighed in his heart, but turning his head, he saw some pastry biscuits, various shapes of chocolates, creams and other things in a basket next to him, and his heart couldn’t help but be moved as he asked Liang Ma, ‘Are these things of any special use?’
Liang Ma glanced at the cook, and Sister-in-law Wang, who was in charge of the kitchen, laughed and said, ‘This was brought by Adjutant Luo, saying that it might be useful this afternoon, and we don’t know where to use it.’
Luo Hongyi brought it? Xu Liangchen was stunned at the words, then looking at the basket, he carried it over, since there was no designated use for it, he himself could at least move his hands. He also asked Sister-in-law Wang for some almonds, so he made his own.
Liang Ma and Wang Sister-in-Law looked at each other, each secretly sighed in their hearts, the young lady is really caring about the young lady, even the young lady is only good at the dishes and western food, such things are also quietly arranged in advance, over the years, how to see this young lady to which woman this considerate and doting?
Looking at Xu Liangchen again, she took a round chocolate with a conical shape underneath, dipped a piece of round marshmallow in icing on the round end, put it on a round biscuit, then inserted sliced almonds between the chocolate and the marshmallow, and then used the icing to draw eyes, nose, and tail on the conical end of the chocolate and the marshmallow, which turned out to be a lifelike little mouse!
Sister-in-law Wang couldn’t help but laugh in surprise, ‘Aiya, Young Lady’s hands are really clever!’
Xu Liangchen smiled faintly, his hands did not stop, and in the blink of an eye, a bunch of little mice gathered around.
In the meantime, the cooks have already made the dishes, the water eggs are also steamed, Wang Sister-in-law greeted everyone and loaded the plates and dishes, sent to the old madam and Mrs. Lu and other masters to go, would like to put the ‘little mice’ up to Xu Liangchen blocked: ‘This is just something for the little children, or to give the ……’
Before the words fell, Qifang laughed and rushed over: ’Give it to me, give it to me!’
Not waiting for Xu Liangchen to talk, snatched the tray and turned to go, a group of children at the door cheered and followed her, turned the shadow, Xu Liangchen could not help but laugh.
The bright smile from the heart makes Liang Ma and Wang Sister-in-law can’t help but breathe a stagnation, I can’t imagine that this beautiful and dignified young lady, smile up to be so bright as a spring flower as bright as the morning sun, no wonder the youngest when the heart of the general care of the child.
After a short while, Old Lady Duan and other elders’ red packets and rewards were sent over, and the ritual of the bride entering the kitchen was considered to be over, and Liang Ma accompanied Xu Liangchen back to her new room, followed by the dinner.
Accompanying the guests to finish the meal, Xu Liangchen just returned to the new room, Duan Yijie will hurriedly came near. Xu Liangchen looked up to see the maids in the outer hall, and couldn’t help but glance at him, whispering, ‘Why did you come back?’ Later on, when the room was disturbed, wasn’t it another flirtation and joke?
Duan Yijie did not say anything, just thin lips slightly curved with a smile looking at her, Xu Liangchen was looking at him some panic, and remembered the earlier situation, the face is a red: ‘You go ……’
Duan Yijie smiled faintly: ‘still drive me Go?’
He smiled slightly, his eyes moving, by his eyes like that, Xu Liangchen just want to find a crack in the ground, this side of the Duan Yijie can not help but say: ‘And blush?’ See she seems to be some annoyed meaning, will no longer speak, only a hard to look at her, inexplicably some childish cute.
After a while, Duan Yi Jie sighed quietly, suddenly said: ‘Well, do not make fun of you, and you say business. At this moment don’t need you to rush, I’m going to go – Liang Chen, I’m sorry, there are urgent official business, I have to go immediately ……’
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Chapter 67
What? Xu Liangchen was stunned at the words, although he didn’t have the self-consciousness of being married, but no matter what, today is just the second day of the wedding, he …… he has to go? Heart a moment mixed up, looked at Duan Yijie did not make a sound.
The emotions in her eyes Duan Yijie understand, a burst of joy in the heart of a burst of sadness. Happiness Liangchen on their own is not no feeling, only not yet aware of it; sadness is the two newlyweds will have to leave, want to get along with her for a few days can not be.
Reach out, will be that pair of delicate hands in the palm of the hand, Duan Yijie whispered: ‘Sorry, Liangchen …… forward urgent telegrams, days of heavy rain, the Minjiang River flood less than the next and will be flooded into a disaster, the Minjiang River dam at any time there is a risk of the original sent to the relief troops belong to the first group of armies under my command, the father’s Meaning, the flood matter, or I personally go up the good ……’
His voice even lower: ’Since the last Weimo Lake incident, the military government has increased the arms and drug smuggling inspection, but because of the huge amount of interests driven, always prohibited. Recently in Yanzhou found a large number of arms and opium trading, tracing shows that none of them are related to the Japanese or even the Japanese army, this time to go is not as simple as disaster relief ……’
hands were held by him, Xu Liangchen could not help but subconsciously a struggle, but then immediately attracted by the information he said, and only after listening to it did he understand the original cause of the matter. The original reason. Strong enemy on the side, the poor and weak countries have to be careful at all times, even when the floods, the Japanese have to take advantage of the fire to fall on the well, the same as the people of the country can not tolerate what is intolerable?
Heart fluctuates between, can not help but nodded: ‘…… I understand ……’
Duan Yijie slightly hooked lips, gratified smile, no matter how and their feelings, he knows, their Liangchen are is sensible and mindful of the country’s righteousness, from acquaintance to date, as long as it is about the country’s livelihood, even if her husband has to leave on the second night of the wedding, she is bound to be able to understand and appreciate.
Thinking, can not help but long arm stretch to Xu Liangchen into the arms, Xu Liangchen’s heart ‘fluttering’ a sharp jump, while hiding while pushing back: ‘Let go! …… someone to ……’
look at her face both shocked and shy look, cheeks because of the struggle just now has long been a halo, Duan Yijie face of the smile more and more thick up: ’good, where there are any People …… who dare to spoil our good things! …… ‘He kissed the top of her hair and said intimately.
Xu Liangchen heard a tremor in his body, raised his eyes to look, the outer hall has really been empty, vaguely visible Luo Hongyi standing in the doorway straight figure. Look at the face can not help but a hot, heart secretly slander, really here is no silver three hundred and two, the lights under the terrified to let the Luo vice officer guards the door, where there is a head, who do not want to come out inside is happening what is going on?
So hard to break away from the hand of Duan Yijie, step back and lift up the eyes of the black bright as a star to look at him, low said: ‘…… I understand, you …… rest assured to go to the disaster relief, the home of the matter I will be mindful of! ……’
I didn’t believe in you for nothing, it’s really my confidant, Duan Yijie smiled faintly;however, so eager to drive me away? He raised an eyebrow, his dark eyes flashed, deliberately expressing his loss with his eyes, gazing at her just like that.
That gaze is so deep, warm, and aggrieved, see understand Xu Liangchen not exported words, say no more, only feel that the face in front of you is very good-looking, thick and thick sword eyebrow, sculpture like curve distinctive high nose, lips full and warm, with angular face, that kind of heroic ……
is frozen, Duan Yijie gently walked over, and A gentle embrace, in her beautiful jade-like forehead printed a tender kiss, did not wait for her to reflect already a step back, raised his hand and solemnly performed a military salute: ‘I’m leaving, the family’s affairs on your behalf! Please apologise to Grandma and my big sister and cousin on my behalf, and I’ll see them when I return.’
He’s going to the disaster relief, yet he still remembers this small matter of returning to the door……. Xu Liangchen looked at him speechlessly, watched his thin lips lightly hooked, leaving behind a slight smile and ten thousand concerns, watched him turn around without hesitation, watched him walk out of the new house on the evening of the second day of their wedding, heading towards the disaster area and the silent battlefield… …hand gently raised, stroking the forehead, where it seems to still retain his moist warmth ……
I don’t know when, the moon has risen, the moonlight through the window screen, the new room is a quiet overflow.
After a while, there was a sound of footsteps from outside, accompanied by a woman’s whispered laughter, Xu Liangchen turned back, telling himself to cheer up, since Duan Yijie left quietly, it means that this matter does not want outsiders to know yet, he should have been entrusted with his trust, no matter what, he should also let him have no worries.
Stood up and walked to the mercury dressing mirror, looked at their own appearance, staring blankly for a while, red lips lightly curved out of the gentle arc, turned around and walked over to the outer hall.
The second night of the wedding, there are still a lot of people haunting the room, Xu Liangchen spirit than last night attentive a lot, know that the elder brother went out with the troops of the Duan Qiping sisters, and the fourth lady Wu Wenjuan, etc. coincidentally came to the new room, and Liangchen to cope with the inside and outside of a laughter and noise, the lively for the slightest bit to reduce.
In the early hours of the morning, Qiping took the initiative to stay behind and accompany Liangchen in the new room. Lying on the bed, the two chatted about the disaster relief, and Duan Qiping’s article revealing the Japanese team’s drug smuggling in China that she was going to publish in the newspaper.
‘Including 1909 the United States initiative in Yanshou held the Universal Anti-Drug Conference, sub-Hague International Opium Conference, Japan are participants and anti-smoking convention signatories, I can not imagine that they are so brazen and shameless, large-scale drug smuggling to China, no wonder that I used to listen to those foreigners said, drug smuggling is Japan to the chemical trade in the most lucrative one. ’ Xu Liangchen frowned, looking at the jumping candlelight. If she hadn’t had a deep enough understanding of the Japanese’s ambition to covet this land before, now, she finally empathised with Duan Yijie’s siblings.
‘Japan’s smuggling of drugs into China was not an unplanned act by an individual, but a premeditated, organised governmental act. From the end of the Qing Dynasty, after the cession of Taiwan, Japan has been in Taiwan to implement the opium monopoly system, the year before last, troops out of Qingdao could not wait to occupy control of the customs, but also for drug trafficking to seize the opportunity. It is said that thousands of Japanese companies in the country, under the shelter of extraterritoriality, produce morphine and other drugs around the clock, and the opium smuggled in every year is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.’ Duan Qiping murmured indignantly.
‘These cheap drugs plunder not only wealth, but also the loss of will of the people of the country, willing to become slaves under semi-colonialism.’ Xu Liangchen heavy hearted, his own empty embrace of the heart to serve the country, but did not expect those words on weekdays, but just boots on the ground of empty talk. These evils are happening around us, poor and weak motherland, when can we have a day to raise our eyebrows? Thinking, to Duan Yijie siblings, unexpectedly have a deeper understanding, so by the way and Qiping said Duan Yijie let her go to the foreign radio thing.
‘In this world, China has never had its own voice.’ Duan Qiping said with a twinkle in his eye, ‘Sister-in-law, I know that although you have been staying in the ocean for many years, you have a thoroughly Chinese heart, this radio station is hard won …… in the world, broadcasting is not yet very common, and big brother has gone to great lengths to build this radio station, and since you have been asked to go, it must be because he believes that sister-in-law must be I’m sure you’ll be able to do the job – China’s first voice to the foreigners, but it’s something worth celebrating, the day the radio station goes on the air, I’ll be sure to treat you to a grand reception!’
Qiping was very obedient, calling out ‘sister-in-law’, and although Xu Liangchen felt a little uncomfortable outside, he saw that she was very excited, so he did not care about these trivial matters. Then the two talked about the control of the rental authorities on the domestic press, Europe and the United States countries on the Southeast Asian affairs of the contempt, with the radio after the domestic and foreign press will receive the impact and so on, until very late to sleep.
On the third day, according to the custom of the south, the newly married couple should both return to the door. From yesterday, the guests in the house have gradually taken their leave, and today the Marshal’s Mansion, which has been bustling for several days, has finally quieted down. During the wedding for several days in a row, the guests during the day in the new room playful, night and sleepless, Xu Liangchen almost can not hold out.
But there is something in his heart but he can’t sleep well. In the morning, Liang Ma and the maids came in to pack up their things, and Xu Liangchen almost couldn’t hold on anymore.
I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to do this, but I’m going to be able to do it,’ he said.
Xu Liangchen smiled faintly and gently said, ‘I’m awake what else is there to sleep, you go on to sleep, yesterday Qinghua said that grandma might have collapsed from exhaustion and was a bit uncomfortable, I’ll go over and take a look ……’
Duan Qiping rolled over, rubbed her eyes, and stretched her head out to look outside. Su Liangchen changed his clothes and walked out, ‘What are you looking at? It’s past ten, Liang Ma and the girls are here.’
Duan Qiping promised, ‘I shouldn’t have talked to you for so long last night, you you’ve suffered a lot these days.’ Said a rolled over to do up, God frame lazy waist, laughed: ‘You this new wife but every day early to get up.’ Wearing clothes up, to the washroom to freshen up, see Liang Ma smiled and brought two cups of milk, smiled and took over a sip to drink a square and asked: ‘Grandma side how is it?’
Liang Ma put the empty cups on the tray, while tidying up the shop, she replied, ‘I drank the medicine last night, and today, madam went early in the morning, and I’m afraid she’s still there, so the young lady and the young miss may still be able to bump into each other if they want to go.’
Duan Qiping agreed and pulled Xu Liangchen’s hand, ‘Why don’t we go there first? Let Liang Ma go to the kitchen to tell, my sister-in-law and I want to eat Xiao Long Bao, when we come back there will be la ……’ Liang Ma of course smiled and agreed, called out the little girl to run errands, the two of them then also walked out of the West Garden upper room and went.
Walked into the upper room courtyard where the old lady Duan lived, and really heard the maid say that Mrs Lu and they are all in, the two went upstairs to give the old lady, Mrs Lu greeted. Old Lady Duan sat on the bed, looking a little tired, seeing Xu Liangchen and her eldest granddaughter walk in, she couldn’t help but feel a burst of joy, ‘Maiden, Xiao Jie left last night, I’ve wronged you.’ Reaching out and pulling her to sit beside him, he asked if he was still used to living there.
Xu Liangchen was busy smiling and asked about the old lady’s health, said: ‘Sun daughter-in-law’s matter, labour grandmother suffered. Who is in relation to the country’s economy and people’s livelihood …… Yi …… Yi Jie he went up, is supposed to, grandson in-law understands. Please grandmother well will recuperate body, you happy and well is our blessing.’
A talk of Mrs Lu also smiled: ‘It is difficult for you to understand them these men. Over the years, I’m also used to it. When outsiders look at us ladies, they all dislike the wealth and splendour, but no one understands the sorrows behind it. Daughter-in-law is to stay in the ocean back, see a lot of knowledge, maybe can really help Yi Jie, they masters want to do something is not easy.’
Old Lady Duan nodded faintly and said to Liang Chen: ‘Although your mother-in-law said this bluntly, it is the truth, girl, since there is this destiny, help Xiao Jie well, grandma please ……’ Xu Liang Chen was busy smiling and thanking him profusely, but she was pressed down by Old Lady Duan: ‘Grandma said is sincere, girl if you are sympathetic to me this old woman, do not be polite again, agreed.’ Said, to the side of the maid made a wink, the maid nodded, walked to the bed to hold a small thing to Duan old lady.
Old Lady Duan took it and handed it to Xu Liangchen, ‘Girl, take it.’ Duan Qiping stretched her head from the side to take a look, a little surprised and a little surprised, she looked at her grandmother, her eyes longing for it, big brother actually did this again with his own hands, but it seems that excluding sister-in-law, there is no one else’s.
Xu Liangchen some puzzled to take over, but two wood carving charm, a some old, very inconspicuous; a but very bright, fine, actually is a naive little pig! Only five or six centimetres, but the shape is cute and lifelike.
Old Lady Duan saw her face surprised, smiled slightly: ‘Xiao Jie followed me in the countryside when I was a child, his body is not very good, that year he was very sick, in the Longquan Temple begged for a small tiger of peach wood, he has always been close to the hanging, a while ago said that you are going to be married, originally I want to go to beg for a few more, who knows that this body is not good enough to always go … …Later, Xiao Jie said he didn’t want me to go, he carved himself. You’re a pig, aren’t you? You see, this is his own carving, still like it?’
‘Making a mahogany carving like this takes a dozen or even dozens of processes to complete. First, we have to conceive the initial image of the work, draw a good sketch, then select the material, put the sketch, trace it on the material, and solve the blank. Then hollow out with digging, drilling and other methods until the work is basically shaped.’ Duan Qiping explained from the sidelines, ‘Then the basically shaped piece is filed, ground and repaired, and carefully polished until it reaches the desired luster before being coloured.’ Big brother hadn’t played with this for many years, and it was unexpected that he had picked it up for his sister-in-law’s sake.
This kind of wood carving, Xu Liangchen more subtle also seen, the hands of these two pieces of one old and one new mahogany carving is not fine, but has a different weight. One is Duan Yijie close with more than ten years of things, a more specifically for their own – he has so many daily business, is how to squeeze out of those precious time to carve out this little piggy? At the time of carving, what kind of mood he was in?
I can see that the carving is very detailed and smooth, the piglet’s eyes are very evocative, such a work of art, in addition to having solid basic skills, also decorated with ingenuity and effort.
‘Take it girl, you understand Xiao Jie’s heart. Your in-laws and I are also looking forward to your love for each other ……’ Old Lady Duan understood Xu Liangchen’s complicated mind and smiled as she closed her hand, just as she was speaking, the fourth madam’s smiling Wu spoke from outside the door, ’In the future, we will have a granddaughter-in-law for the old lady to love, sister and I will have no one to love. have no one to love.’
The words did not fall, Wu Wenjuan hand to make this small food box came in, want the old woman asked goodbye and then teased: ‘Just now from the kitchen back, they said that Miss ordered to use the small dumplings, afraid of cold, small personally sent ……’ said then let the maid to take a plate, did not wait for Duan Qiping to speak, first held a small dumpling, then held a small dumpling. Duan Qiping said, first held a cage to the old lady Duan: ‘Old lady, we also by the way to taste ……’
a laugh busy, we also can not help but laugh, Duan Qiping oblique her said: ‘Fourth aunt said good, but also You’re not trying to rob us? This is sister-in-law’s and my breakfast ……‘
’Yes, yes, yes, how would Fourth Aunt dare to forget Missy and Young Lady’s breakfast? Even if all of it is eaten, do you think the old madam here didn’t leave you private dishes? I’m in the kitchen today, trying to coax me but it’s hard to ……’ said while turning her head around to look for, ’Qing Ying, where is the old lady’s private dishes, still not quick to bring them out? ……’
Not waiting for Qing Ying to talk, the old lady has already laughed and coughed up: ’It is this monkey’s mouth is clever! Ying girl, quickly bring it out, or else the fourth madam will have to copy the family ……‘
’The old lady can’t make me up like this, big sister is sitting here, she won’t be able to spare me later …… ‘Wu Wenjuan hands and feet nimbly took the dishes handed over by the maid, and set them on the kang table while saying, ‘Young lady, you quickly use, just now I came over, and heard Secretary Song say that the Marshal wants to find you.’
The Marshal is looking for his newlywed daughter-in-law? Not only Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, even the old woman was a bit surprised, Mrs Lu thought for a moment and said, ‘Maybe it’s some official business? Last night, the Foreign Ministry’s General Director Wang and Adjutant General Liang had a long talk in the Marshal’s office, and the Marshal came back and laughed and said that he couldn’t imagine that the Boss had married a daughter-in-law who was not only talented and good-looking, but also conquered a rare talent.’
Since they were working together, they stopped joking, and after a good meal of dim sum and fragrant rice porridge, Xu Liangchen got up to take her leave, and Duan Qiping volunteered to see her off. Looking at their backs, Mrs Lu pondered, the Marshal’s House married in the woman, never behind the man, even myself and Wu Wenjuan, but also in the most difficult years of the war with the army, but this daughter-in-law does not look like a woman who is nestled in the house, Yi Jie married her whether it is good or bad?
Duan Zhenghun’s office is within the high wall on the east side of the Marshal’s Mansion. The two of them walked through the heavily guarded corridors and flower gardens, and when they walked up the steps, they saw Liang Yuwen in full military attire waiting anxiously. He was the original head of the special operations team, Xu Liangchen’s top boss for translating codes, and of course the two were familiar with each other. Just when he wanted to greet him, Liang Yuwen made a hasty military salute, ‘Xu …… Young Lady, Missy, the Marshal and Chief Wang are up there, please!’
Not only did he stumbled over his call, Xu Liangchen also felt unnatural, so he smiled and said respectfully, ‘Team Leader, you might as well call me Catherine.’
Liang Yuwen smiled, and Duan Qiping secretly pulled Xu Liangchen’s arm, stopping in her tracks, ‘Sister-in-law, Lieutenant Liang, you guys are busy, I’ll leave first.’ After saying that, she turned around and wanted to leave, but unexpectedly Liang Yuwen called out to her, ‘Missy, the Marshal said that if you come over, you can go up together.’ Duan Qiping was stunned, looked at Xu Liangchen and smiled bashfully, ‘Let’s go then.’
The three of them went up the stairs and walked outside that office on the east side, Liang Yuwen gently knocked on the door, and Duan Zhengxun’s medium voice came out, ‘Come in!’
The guard outside the door pushed it open and the three of them walked in.
Duan Zhenghun is behind the spacious office, is talking to the Foreign Ministry’s Chief Minister Zheng Xin Wang about something, seeing them walk in stops lifting his eyes to seemingly look at them, ‘Sit down, there are some things that I want to discuss with you guys, Chief Minister Wang, you say it.’
Wang Zhengxin gently smiled, nodded, listening to his words, Xu Liangchen secretly think, marshal’s daughter-in-law is not good to do, she is not thought of, but did not think that this marshal is really willing to give up!
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Chapter 68
It’s really like what Mrs Lu said, it’s official business.
‘…… Recently the United States of America’s disaster relief borrowing, part of it has been in place, but I do not know where rumours came out that these funds are not used in practice, resulting in countries have written to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to raise questions. Especially the United States, the second instalment of the payment of the time required to delay, this kind of public opinion on the current disaster relief is very unfavourable.’ Wang Zhengxin pointed to the newspaper on the table and said.
‘On the third day of the last flood and tsunami, the government held a ‘Flood Memorial Day’, and students and the military took to the streets to collect donations, and the situation was very enthusiastic. The marshal also donated thousands of dollars, the cabinet minister appealed for disaster relief, and the internal affairs department has an international unified disaster relief society. Overseas organisations have also contributed to the relief effort, which is an act of humanity on the part of the international community. I don’t think the newspaper has any intention of hiding the truth.’ Liang Yuwen took over and said.
‘Part of the U.S. debt for disaster relief has already been made available, the president of the International Disaster Relief (at that time, it was mostly used as ‘relief’ disaster, with the meaning of revitalisation), Garner, called the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ask the government to announce the distribution plan for the disaster relief, and the government announced the amount of money that was not to be allocated to the various disaster-stricken areas, and stipulated that the use of the money was subject to the supervision of the relevant committees. In terms of procedure and operation, there was no ‘black-box’ operation, and the news media were able to track the progress of the funds, reflecting considerable transparency and public opinion monitoring. However,’ Wang Zhengxin paused for a moment, and Fang said, ’the fact that such rumours can arise is, on the one hand, that there are still shortcomings in our work, and on the other, that the government needs its own voice.’
‘So we decided that not only government departments, but also private donation activities to the public to open up its operation process, published in the newspaper in the disaster area distribution of relief funds and goods in the detailed report, and organised various foreign media journalists to go to the disaster area in person, and immediately open the external broadcasting, the content should be sent from the scene of the disaster area.’ Duan Zhengxun stood up, walked back and forth a few steps with his hands behind his back, and looked at Xu Liangchen, ‘Things are too hasty, so I can only take it from the authority for the time being. The boss is on his way out, had said that you can temporarily take over the position of broadcasting …… If it is to follow the broadcasting team to go to the disaster relief, do you have any opinion?’ This girl is a good pen, but unfortunately with her current status and then follow in the press corps is not very suitable.
It was rare for Duan Zhengxun to ask his subordinates for their opinions like this. For one thing, Xu Liangchen is a daughter-in-law, not just a subordinate; for another, this daughter-in-law is still newlywed for only three days, his son went to the disaster area not to mention that, and now he wants to send her there, he also felt that some of them can not help Xu Liangchen. Therefore, if Xu Liangchen really had a problem with it, Duan Zhengxun would definitely consider it seriously and even cancel this arrangement.
If it wasn’t for the fact that broadcasters were secretly being recruited and trained, and that he could never trust inexperienced recruits when it came to important matters, he wouldn’t have personally stepped in to discuss it with his daughter-in-law.
Although he himself had appeared and done interviews, but now broadcasting but never experienced, Xu Liangchen was a little hesitant. Duan Zhengxun looked at her and then at his daughter, and Duan Qiping knowingly interjected, ‘’Chief Wang, do you want me to follow the broadcast team as well? I can’t do it in other languages, but I can try my hand at English scripts.’
Wang Zhengxin smiled somewhat unexpectedly and looked at Duan Zhengxun, ‘Of course I welcome it! With you as the famous chief writer, the quality of our articles must not be underestimated.’
Xu Liangchen of course understood that Qiping was actually cheering herself up by saying this. So he gave her a grateful glance and smiled faintly, turning to Duan Zhengxun and Chief Wang, ‘I don’t have any experience in broadcasting, but since Master and Chief trust me, I’m willing to give it a try.’
Duan Zhengxun raised his eyes without moving, this daughter-in-law’s most desirable point was this, not only was she dignified and atmospheric, but she was always serious and humble no matter what. Sitting back behind the table, he tapped his fingers on the desktop and concluded, ‘In that case, please arrange the other matters as soon as possible for General Director Wang, this time it’s still Yuwen who will lead the team, the sooner the better!’
Wang Zhengxin and Liang Yuwen promised, seeing that there were already people waiting outside to report back on their work, they brought Xu Liangchen and Duan Qiping out of Duan Zhengxun’s office, turning down the stairs, Wang Zhengxin said, ‘Oh, I would like to ask a few of you to meet a person, this time, if it wasn’t for him developing into an experimental radio broadcasting station, our operation wouldn’t have been able to move so quickly, he will be travelling to the disaster area together with everyone else. ’
Xu Liangchen who was descending the stairs had his feet lurched, something vaguely surfaced in his mind, endangering a careful thought, the guard in front of him had already pushed open the door of the conference room.
Looking up, it was Jiang Jingwu’s handsome brows. Xu Liangchen had also thought about meeting him many times, but to actually see him again just like this violently had a dream-like feeling. She felt a bit dazed, the people and things in front of her, seemed to be not so real, just a few days have not seen, why is this like a world apart?
Wang Zhengxin has been seated, Liang Yuwen is introducing everyone to each other, quite big he said Catherine’s name, Xu Liangchen heart’s suppressed breath slightly loose, Jiang Jingwu looked at her, both did not say anything. Today’s weather is very good, wide conference table has a little bit of light sunshine, let yourself love to hate her wearing a light pink cheongsam, a pair of plain hands embellished in the sunshine, looking at a little bit of light warmth.
He spoke faintly: ‘Hello.’
How are you? Teenage years, separate days, thought you will never leave, who knows but a turn, you have been someone else’s wife. His eyes did not have the brightness of the past, floating with some broken shadows, looking at Xu Liangchen heart stagnation. Seeing everyone looking at themselves, Duan Qiping’s eyes have a trace of worry, can not help but slightly curved red lips, gently nodded to greet.
Jiang Jingwu sighed in his heart. Her smile, still very nice, snow white neatly braided shell-like teeth, cheeks blotched with a little by the sunlight reflecting the halo red, eyebrow picturesque light like a lotus flower.
He thought, he will never forget this scene. The door of the conference room opened, she slowly walked in, slowly raised his head, he was most attached to the collection, so suddenly appeared in front of his own. A light pink almost white cheongsam, openwork flat bottom satin shoes, that style Chu Chu, as if still yesterday’s touch.
But he knew that in fact there has been a difference, before she never wore this kind of colour clothes, today looks like a woman’s delicate and charming. It was like a Nymphaea on the water, once only in bud, but now it had begun to blossom, and there was a hidden fragrance floating in the end of her nose, and Jiang Jingwu was in a trance, but the moment he turned around, had he really missed it forever?
Liang Yuwen in the distribution of documents, explaining the arrangements for this action, Xu Liangchen motionless standing there, the conference room spacious and bright, her body seems to be covered with a halo, he Jiang Jingwu can not see her slightly drooping face. The sun is angry very high, light from the window into the room with a little orange, shining Jiang Jing Wu in military uniform, the whole person upright as if a tree.
Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but narrow her dark eyes slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable, at this moment, Wang Zhengxin invited everyone to take their seats, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but smile slightly. This was the second time she smiled after the meeting, without the brother and sister-like composure that she used to get along with.
Wang Zhengxin’s words fell on the radio, although do not understand why General Manager Wang brought Liangchen and Duan Qiping over, and in front of them about the confidential radio, Jiang Jingwu or a smile introduced: ‘Wireless broadcasting room item new technology, we mastered the road can not be considered mature, so the power of the radio is not big, only sixteen watts, but we have tried, in the city of Yanshou, listening effect It’s not bad. That is to say, wireless radio can be targeted to the interview area of the foreign media press corps to deliver the latest news of the disaster relief ……’
Perhaps because of thirst, his voice sounded a little astringent, Xu Liangchen involuntarily glanced at him, another cup of water on the table gently to the opposite side of the push.
Jiang Jing Wu inadvertently see her action can not help but voice a beat, but she seems to be thirsty, lowered his head small mouth sip cup of water, sunshine in the pretty face like a lotus flower, slightly with a little scarlet, beautiful and unparalleled.
Jiang Jing Wu sighed silently, did not meet, every time I think of her did not agree to their own marriage proposal and married Duan Yijie, the heart has an unspeakable bitterness, he knows that he is not not resentful of her, but see the face but can no longer blame hate can not afford to, Liang Chen, in your heart in which position I actually placed?
The mood of the first time, but gradually calmed down, he introduced the situation of the radio station in detail, when he heard that Liang Chen and Duan Qiping will go to the disaster area together, Jiang Jingwu very surprised to see Wang Zhenxin. Liang Yuwen saw the opportunity to explain: ‘The radio announcer is still in training, not to mention that there are not many people who are proficient in multiple languages; the head of the army recommended Catherine to the marshal, the marshal agreed; Missy is the one who took the initiative to volunteer ……’
Jiang Jingwu was a bit perplexed, Duan Yijie the day after his wedding Duan Yijie went to disaster relief the day after his wedding, and Duan Zhenghun uniformly sent his daughter-in-law up? Listening to the rumours outside and the newspaper lace, said that the father and son of the new wife is very satisfied and valued, if so why want Liang Chen to go to such a dangerous place? Duan Yijie doesn’t care about her at all? Looking at Xu Liangchen’s self-contained expression, he closed his mouth after wanting to speak …… Even if there is injustice to be said, where does he stand? She is now the wife of the Major Marshal of the Duan House.
Things are all explained clearly, everyone parted, Wang Zhenghin will be the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Liang Yuwen rushed to arrange the other personnel, leaving only Jiang Jingwu and Xu Liangchen three people walked out together. Both of them did not know what to say, as everything seemed to be beyond words, the sunlight poured down from between the gaps of the big trees, Duan Qiping raised her face and smiled, ‘Sister-in-law, you go back to rest first, I’ll see Administrator Jiang out.’
Although they were travelling together as a trio, Liang Chen and this Duke Jiang had been childhood sweethearts for a while after all, and being seen together by someone with a heart of gold was a verbal altercation that was unnecessary. Moreover, mother privately said regardless of whether big brother is there or not, Liang Chen still change back to see the old man, put things wish for an explanation, now time is not early, change back.
Liang Chen looked at Jiang Jing Wu, gently nodded, did not know where to start the words only turned into a sentence: ‘Go well.’
Jiang Jing Wu nodded slightly, looking at her, heart feel mixed feelings, pain and depression hopeless, he suddenly thought, after all this, love will not have the opportunity to change the object to start again? Feeling pain to the extreme, he only had no words to turn around.
Qiping comfortably looked at Xu Liangchen, hurried to catch up, at this time behind someone said with a smile: ‘Pingzi, today is free, right? Brother is looking through the autumn water. ……’
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Chapter 69
Two men from the corridor at the turn around, talking to wear a navy blue striped suit, the volume is not high thick eyebrows and big eyes thick thick and thick, behind the man in a white suit, white triple dandruff, necktie red like a fire, holding a cigar in his hand, smiling broadly skimming the side of a navy blue suit half-true and half-false, said, ‘Xiao Wu Zi, nonsense! What?’
What kind of person is this? In the Marshal’s Mansion actually also this leisurely? Xu Liangchen looked at Duan Qiping in front of him with some confusion. Unexpectedly, Duan Qiping not only did not stop at the sound of his voice, but instead, he took Jiang Jingwu’s arm with some urgency, and seemingly affectionately took him on a rush to fly away.
Behind him, not only Xu Liangchen froze, the two men were also a bit stunned, but then smiled, wanted to chase up, but turned his eyes to see Xu Liangchen, looked at each other and stood still, quite friendly and smiled with a slight bow: ‘Sister-in-law, good!’
Nearby, Xu Liangchen felt that the two music a little familiar, seems to have seen in the haunted room of the Naxi amount of men, so a slight smile faintly nodded: ‘Two good.’ Without more words walked over greatly.
Heard behind the aquamarine suit low: ‘…… or boss eyes good, this beauty is beauty, no matter under the lights or ……’
with a smile before the words fell, but was interrupted by the white suit: ‘…… owe to clean up, this word let the boss hear, can have you drink a pot of …… I said that the boy with Ping Zi is not Jiang Chuan? When did Ping Zi and him take care of a bunch? ……‘
’I haven’t seen you in a few years, and you, Sima’s brother, has been abandoned.’ Aquamarine Suit gloated.
‘Go go go, if that girl looks at him, you do not say, brother had to find 覅 put crying to go …… you? I heard that the boss got married, Qing sister for others to make a wedding dress busy body discomfort?’ The two said, gradually far away.
Xu Liangchen unintentionally heard a few sentences, probably also understand the identity of the two men, they know that the white suit is and the Duanfu go very close to the famous rich merchants of Yanzhou Sima family’s son.
The Marshal’s House is of course the ten miles of the ocean field has a character, but from the relationship, do fuel into the European war has been a rich merchant Sima family Shanghai to move the most diligent. For one thing, the two families are Minzhou people, and the two families of the old man had been in trouble together.
Xinhai Revolution, Duan old lady with her eldest son and other boat to Yanshou, when Duan Yijie has long left the side, Duan Zhengxun and the revolutionary forces are facing each other, the old lady and the Sima family had not yet made a fortune at that time to ride on the Minjiang ship, the Minjiang ship is China Merchants ship, coinciding with the need for repairs from the Minzhou and put Yanshou, so the two families travelled together.
Ship to the outskirts of Yanzhou, Zhang when the two armies confronted, the river cannonballs flying across the night, as if the sound of firecrackers on New Year’s Eve, the people on board the ship looked on both sides of the many ships in the gun on fire, the fire in the sky. The good thing is that the next day Duanzhengxun heard, multiplied by the guns stop that is sent out to meet, Minjiang ship through the fast sailing, rushed out of the war zone into the naval camp.
Life and death friendship and ordinary friendship of course not the same thing, the two families have always been close. Sima family’s eldest son Sima Liang because of the church-run school, not only fluent in English, and broad vision, opened a fuel company agent of German products. After the outbreak of the European War, German merchants in Yanshou had to pack up and cut off the supply of imported fuels, Sima’s family had a large number of stored goods in short supply, and jumped to become a dye giant, becoming a number of tycoons in Ten Mile Ocean Park.
Duan Qiping called ‘Pingzi’, is the Sima family Tang, because and Duan Qiping the same age, when they were young and read together, after growing up, some friends will take the hot and cold jokes, and Sima Tang Qiping private also quite like, from her back is even more stunning, every time we see each other on the smile to wrap up – – or the rich family of ten miles of the ocean. -The young masters of the rich families in the foreign markets are still chasing after women in the highest way, or flowers like a sea, or diamond rings dazzling, every time the scene appeared, it caused a commotion around, who knows that the second young man of Sima is chasing after the eldest lady of the Duan residence like crazy?
Ki Ping couldn’t help but laugh and cry. To Sima Dang such a rich kid, she has never had much good feelings, but the two families are different, but also from childhood playmates, she can not be confused, the heart of his half-truths and half-false extremely exaggerated battle, tired of avoiding, under the inexorable so that see the Sima Dang’s people will be a smoke away.
Xu Liangchen where know between them there are these stories, heart only for Duan Qiping on Jiang Jingwu’s sudden proximity to some of the puzzled some surprise, but also some joy. Qiping is a very good woman, talent and appearance, if and Jingwu have a destiny, they can also put down their hearts – to marry a daughter-in-law like this, Aunt Liao and Aunt Jiang’s husband will be happy, but Jingwu does not like women to go out to do things, Qiping is a famous chief writer, he will accept it … … …Ruminating on his thoughts, Xu Liangchen returned to the West Garden, and as soon as he entered, the fourth wife, Wu Wenjuan, greeted him: ‘According to the old lady’s instructions, the things are ready, big sister and I will accompany you back to Mayor Sun’s residence, and how to explain to the old man and say sorry.’
Xu Liangchen hastily thanked, in his heart, some surprised that Mrs Lu personally. Packed up together out of the door in front of the car, Wu Wenjuan thoughtfully looked at her two eyes, the heart is very emotional.
Duan Yijie like this daughter-in-law, Marshal and Mrs Lu will also be valued, this time the boss to go to the disaster relief thing Sun Menglin could not possibly not know, but in order to give face to the in-laws, Mrs Lu is still personally pressed to go to the explanation of the original cause of the …… Hey, by the husband to hold in the heart of the woman, the in-laws will only give you a great face, this second miss is really good life.
Mrs Lu and the two of them made a car, the other two cars pulling the Marshal’s House sent gifts, Xu Liangchen in the absence of Duan Yijie accompanied by the situation, the newlyweds three days back to the door.
Duan Yijie with soldiers to disaster relief, Sun Menglin deliberately and mother said, the family also thought that Liang Chen probably will not come back today, Cai Fengqi will know is prepared a banquet to invite Xu Meichen husband and wife, a little congratulations. Where did I expect Mrs Lu personally accompanied Xu Liangchen back to visit the elderly and apologies, the gift is not thin face bigger, Sun Menglin and Xu Meichen is completely put down the heart, the Duan family up and down on Liangchen is very important ah.
Although the groom is not in, after all, is the three dynasties back to the door ceremony, Mrs Lu and Wu Wenjuan hard to accompany the Sun old lady with lunch before carrying Xu Liangchen back, etiquette thoughtful attitude and gentle, even Xu Liangchen are a little confused, Duan Zhengxun couple to the Sun family so big face, is it for the Marshal’s House, they are really so important?
The car drove out of the Sun House, Xu Liangchen unintentionally side face, see that they came to parked in the doorway not far from the car still did not leave, the car turn finished silhouette flashed, it is a strange familiar …… her heart moved, can not help but turn back to look at more than one glance.
Wu Wenjuan followed her gaze if she was aware of it, and asked intentionally or unintentionally, ‘I heard that you and Missy are both going to the disaster area?’ Seeing Xu Liangchen nodding, she also said to Madam Lu, ‘Big sister, is the disaster area safe, the boss will go, at least he’s a man, but the young lady and young miss of this marshal’s house are also going, can you and the marshal really be assured?’
Mrs Lu seemingly sighed and frowned slightly, ‘I heard that the disaster situation is very unpromising, the Marshal has also tossed and turned these past few nights. Now the domestic warlords are fighting separately, mostly for power and profit, the great powers are watching without wanting to bite off a piece of fat meat, want to do great things even if you have the intention to make a difficult step. After all, disaster relief is the livelihood of the people, if not out of necessity, the Marshal will not be so arranged. Liangchen and Qiping can help is also good, and there is not Yi Jie in? It’s just us, what we can do with the fundraising there at the Red Cross we must also do well.’
Worthy of being a strange woman who accompanied her husband to fight the world, Mrs Lu’s words made Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but secretly admire her. The Marshal’s House of the seal of the wife of the day not much to say, the House of the matter also looks very few catty, but unexpectedly is a rare big thing is not confused, no wonder it will raise Duan Yijie like a son, DuanqiPing such a daughter.
Soon after returning to the Marshal’s Mansion, Duan Qi-Ping came over and said Liang Yu-Wen had arranged for Liang Chen to audition and familiarise himself with the equipment, and the team was ready to leave immediately.
This is a major event, although it is a little unnatural to have to face Jiang Jingwu again, Xu Liangchen did not dare to delay, and immediately and Qiping car went to the radio station. Jiang Jingwu was not there, but one of his technicians was waiting there.
Although there is no broadcasting experience, but Xu Liangchen itself is in excellent condition, fluent in foreign languages, voice soft in slightly light, even after the equipment of the voice is still very beautiful, almost dinner time, all the work has been completed.
And qi ping back to the marshal’s mansion to accompany the old lady to eat dinner, the evil people changed into a normal female soldier’s attire, and the group personnel to meet in the night in the pale on the car.
The car out of Yanzhou all the way south, to the middle of the night minus the feeling of the sky is gloomy, is not a small rain ZheLi, although qi ping heartbroken Xu liangchen these days are rare sleep, has been persuading her to rest, but no Xu liangchen no sleepy, veiled hand covered his mouth gently yawning, eyes through the car’s weak light looking outside.
Until three o’clock in the morning, stopping to rest when Jiang Jingwu listening to Duan Qiping whispered to persuade Xu Liangchen, intentionally or unintentionally said ‘rest is not good, the voice will be affected’ only a short sleep for a while, the sky is slightly bright will have woken up, then the light of day, Xu Liangchen and look out.
The car is going through a county called Jintang, the city is not big, around the intermittent with the previous legacy of the old city walls of Ming and Qing Dynasty, seemingly ancient and charming. Because it is still early in the day, there are not many people walking around, the car through the city’s main road, carrying schoolbags of young girls and boys gradually more and more, probably in the world of the morning class students.
Not long after the car went further, we saw the signboard of the National Jintang High School with a spectacular gate, which looked like a tall and spacious school building with a neat and tidy appearance, and could almost be said to be a landmark building of this small county. Not far from the school, is a low stone cottage, dilapidated, there are old and dilapidated seems to be in danger of collapsing at any time, had to use stumps to support up, and then look at the sign is actually the Tang Tang county government is located.
Duanqi Ping master woke up, the morning sun to see Xu Liangchen serious and confused deep, can not help but also look out the window, a smile and said softly: ‘Since the establishment of the military government, focusing on three public undertakings. One is to build roads, convenient people outside moncler outlet store the circulation of goods to provide the conditions: Secondly, some towns and cities to repair the park, is considered a new thing in the west and east; Thirdly, pay attention to education, the military government not only ran primary schools secondary schools, but also the National Yanzhou Higher Normal School and several other universities merged to establish the National Yanzhou University.’
At the beginning of the establishment of Duan Zhengxun himself as the first president, and then replaced by Duan Yijie, a short time later, Duan Yijie hired Dr. Hu, who stayed in Germany, as president, father and son, one before the other for the development of Yanzhou University, laying a firm bedrock, and after that, it is a clear emphasis on the implementation of free and compulsory education, the Ministry of Education stipulates that: the high school, the teacher training, and the Higher Teachers’ Training School is exempted from tuition, and the free teacher training has become the best way to accept the education of many students who have a poor home. Free teacher training became the best way for many students from poor families to receive education.
Duan family father and son attach importance to education, Xu Liangchen had heard before, once again in the newspaper published Duan Yijie to Yanzhou Teachers College inspection of the news, he had spoken to the students, said: you will be the future of the gardener, our country needs you, you and the cause you are engaged in, is the country’s future pillars. Yanshou is the pioneer of the westward trend, but it is also a symbol of the country’s compromise. I hope you will study hard and do your best for the country’s national rejuvenation.
In order to show the importance of education, the young cold-faced marshal had even put down the busy official business, personally to the primary school to teach as a substitute for the demonstration, heard here, Xu Liangchen can not help but slightly curved the corner of the lips, how can she not think of this habitually cold-faced cream guy, teaching as a gentleman is what kind of feeling? And the students, to such a teacher, and what is the expression?
And Duan Zhengxunxing education also has its own distinctive features, there was a reporter asked why the government houses around the world than the school building dilapidated, a county governor very rightfully replied: ‘Marshal has an order, if the government’s house is better than the school, the first officer on the ground!’
In the flamboyant ten miles of ocean, in such a time when having a gun is king, the Duan family father and son valued education, and even tilted the very tight funding in comparison to the practice, so that Xu Liangchen could not help but sigh with emotion, this pair of father and son are not scholars of any kind, but they are reluctant to do so based on the heart of the bare heart alone, and from this point of view, no matter how overbearing and forceful their people are, it is also a warm hearted memory in the history of education.
‘Although elder brother did not have no formal district university to study, but under the guidance of several foreign advisors that father hired back with high salary, he systematically received new western education and military concepts, so unlike the old warlords who were stubbornly old-fashioned and selfishly corrupt, he harboured a strong ideal of strengthening the country and the people only and was willing to make all kinds of efforts to try for it.’ In Duan Qiping’s mind, elder brother was a young man with ideals, Liangchen was also a woman with thoughts of the country, there should be a common language between them, Xu Liangchen was interested in these, of course she was willing to tell her about it.
‘After the establishment of the military government, the situation faced was severe. The entire Southland, out of Yanzhou and other prosperous metropolis, most of the natural conditions of the region is extremely barren, backward traffic, mountainous ethnic groups live in mixed and tough folk, woo gong will be congregation, thousands of for the group, all holding firearms, lay down their lives to fight the thing is not uncommon. What’s worse, after the collapse of the old warlord system, foreign forces have entered the country, and autonomous armies have risen up, each claiming to be the king of a pandemonium.’ As they chatted, Duan Qiping gradually talked about the old story of the Duan family and their father’s establishment of the military government.
These things Xu Liangchen not only heard, when I was young, I also saw, understand that for the general public, the year and the war went hand in hand, is indeed an endless banditry. The political situation is out of control, military disasters for many years, many people desperate to take the risk of banditry, robbers and bandits rise, the city every time become ruins. Fugitive fled, dead dead, the rest is just withered Yang white bones, broken wells remnants of the constant …… remember the old people at home said: the commander of the street, the commander as many as a dog. The people will have a sense of security there?
However, a few years after the establishment of the military government, this situation of rampant banditry and social collapse changed. At that time, my cousin once recorded in his diary of his eunuch travels that: when I entered the town, my first impression was that the masses of Nandi seemed to be militarised …… Except for women, children, the old and the infirm, the men were dressed in grey and black garments – military uniforms – and wore grey or black caps –military hats, they joked and laughed and crowded, still a scene of all the people being military.
Later Xu Liangchen learnt that this was the result of Duan’s vigorous implementation of the new militia system.
‘The whole territory under the jurisdiction of the military government is divided into twenty militia districts, and each district chooses a strategic place to set up a command camp, headquartered in Yanzhou, and the commander-in-chief is the elder brother.’ Hearing Xu Liangchen ask, Qiping explained with a smile.
At each county level, a county militia regiment command was set up, with the county governor also acting as the commander; below the county, village streets were set up with militia regiment reserves, towns and villages were set up with militia regiment reserve brigades, and districts were set up with militia regiment back-to-front coalitions. The organisational system of the vigilante groups at all levels is closely linked to the administrative system, and the person in charge is a part-time employee. From top to bottom, a network organisation was formed, which closely and effectively ensured the issuance and execution of military orders.
The new militia system was not only well organised and effective, but also abandoned the old mercenary system of the regiment and replaced it with a compulsory system – because compared to the compulsory soldiers, the mercenaries were of mixed composition. The military government required that all men in the territory between the ages of eighteen and forty-five were obliged to be recruited as regimental soldiers, and were required to attend militia training. In this way, most of the inhabitants in their daily lives were brought into the network of the militia, announcing the beginning of the era of universal soldiering in the Southland.
Qiping’s explanation was detailed and organised, and Xu Liangchen soon understood the reason why Duan Yijie valued the construction of the militia regiments so much: running a good militia regiment could be considered a one-two punch for the military government, as it would allow them to control the grassroots in-depth and clear out the banditry, as well as expanding their military forces, and at the same time saving a lot of military expenses. ‘More importantly, in big brother’s words, is to use the power of the militia groups to promote the overall development of the Southland’s military, political, economic, educational and so on.’ Qiping made a conclusion.
‘The training content of the militia group includes three main aspects: military, production and politics, in addition to literacy training, the military government attaches particular importance to the political month of cultural training, saying that the militia group is not only a tool to maintain law and order in the countryside, but also to become a social force that promotes the cause of construction of the Southland in all aspects. In addition to the traditional military training programme, the training programme also includes agricultural technology, China and the world situation, general social knowledge, general science and so on.’ Jiang Jingwu, who had been silent and sleeping in the back seat since last night, suddenly opened his mouth.
At that time, not only sent or entrusted to Germany to ask him to come back to the Duan family father and son, Jiang Jing Wuh the reason why he had no choice but to choose the southern military government, is because, this involves the whole of the Southland, powerful and fresh upward trend of the times, not only in the common people through the war, nearly desperate when the heart of the ripples and enthusiasm, but also aroused his ambition to save the country of science.
Ancient China since the end of the Qing Dynasty, only to be insulted and the fate of the invasion, Jiang Jingwu clearly remembered, it was just back to China, he often went to the public stadium to see the militia group drills. Watching a lot of ordinary people, often in three layers outside three layers, in Jiang Jingwu view, the Duan family father and son of this act, so that the hearts of the people of the Southland by the encouragement and hope, in the country was insulted by the coveted time, especially valuable.
Not only that, the militia is the construction of public schools, roads and bridges, the main force, the government’s financial input and military expenditure is also greatly saved. Well versed in the new style of military theory Jiang Jing Wu certainly understand that the name of the militia, in fact, this is the prototype of the new style of army, Duan Yijie high vision of the mind of the depth of the unusual people can be compared.
Looking at the thick clouds in the eastern sky, he secretly sighed, no matter what, he had to admit that the father and son of the Duan family on the peace and construction of the Southland is the effort and make a difference. However, this was not a reason to lose her forever on her own human life.
The car continues to move forward, the further the sky is more gloomy, a day has not seen a ray of sunshine. Towards evening, a startling sight appeared on the road.
Only between the two sides of the road, should be leafy trees, were stripped of their bark, tree branches and leaves have been scattered, leaving only the top of the high, bare shake in the night, is not to see the refugees fleeing, dusty footsteps in a hurry, staring at the caravan, as if in front of you is a piece of sweet snacks.
See everyone’s heart always want to let the driver stop, Liang Yuwen sighed and said: ‘We have been close to the disaster area, it is not early, to hurry as soon as possible, the victims on the basis of our people, can not do a rescue without omission, we are under the military order, can only be the first and the large forces to meet again.’
Of course, everyone understands the reasoning behind this, so they can only watch the car go away, all they can do is just to give the available things on hand to the victims. Liang Yuwen looked at the darkness of the night and then said: ‘The government has already allocated money for rescue, and at the same time opened the warehouse to release food, but also set up a small number of temporary hospitals to treat the injured. When I came here, I heard that the Min River dam is in danger these days, and the headquarters of the First Group is located in Yuhe Town, so these victims are most likely heading there.’
Later, the driver stopped the car and stopped a couple with two small children to ask for directions, the man said, ‘The Minjiang River dam has been leaking, and now even the people there are rushing to run away, the worst thing is that those of us who are running to the Yuhe River to have a meal to go to the outsiders, we don’t have to eat and have to run away from the water, our luck is really bad.’
The car continues to move forward, the sky began to drift down the rain, and the more you go the denser, the rain and fog across the sky even a trace of stars are not. The car stumbled and crawled along the road, and as far as the eye could see, the faint light of the car was filled with brightly glowing puddles, big and small, endless.
Rumble – a heavy thunder rolled to the ground, followed by a blinding blue light flash, Zhelei leaching rain suddenly become bigger, rain crackling on the ground, stirring up water splashes.
The rain and fog blocked, the more the car issued slow, pulling the munitions and fuel trucks like a crawling tortoise, see Xu Liangchen mood as heavy as the rainy night sky.
People sleepless in the middle of the night, to the early hours of the morning before slowly approaching the Yu River, the original appearance of the town in the rain and fog can not be seen clearly, and the distant water all over the place, a depression, almost no one walking on both sides of the street, the atmosphere is sullen, the hearts of everyone are faced with the flooding of the heavy and worry.
Perhaps before the military government to repair the importance of the road, perhaps Duan Yijie stationed here, behind the road is still smooth, into the town after not much far, the car will be in the town of a large brick courtyard before stopping.
Two teams of guards armed with guns and bombs, the coming and going of officers, soldiers and vehicles, lights such as day, busy filled with an inexplicable atmosphere of tension.
Liang Yuwen got off the car, there are guards come up to inquire, after asking clearly, beckon a soldier, soon an officer welcome out to open everyone into the courtyard.
Xu Liangchen wearing a mackintosh to follow behind the crowd, just stepped into the gate, but saw an officer running up, wiped a handful of rainwater running down his face and said hurriedly: ‘Wu patriarch, the dam is in danger, the army chief ordered to transfer another regiment to go up, incomparable to keep the dam!’ After saying that, experience turned around and sprinted away.
Matriarch Wu frowned, turned around and beckoned his adjutant, then smiled apologetically at the crowd, ‘Sorry, the legion chief is personally in command of the dam, I have urgent military business, adjutant Sun will help you all make arrangements here.’ After saying that, he also hurriedly saluted and left.
Looking at his back, Xu Liangchen heart suddenly a rush, can not help but hurriedly follow up, Brigadier Wu somewhat puzzled and somewhat unhappy to stop: ‘May I ask …… Miss something?’ These people from the city are just nagging, what time is it now, who has time to listen to some dispensable trifles?
‘I …… feel his frown, Xu Liangchen is a little embarrassed, looked up and said in a broken whisper, ‘My surname is Xu, I am Duan …… Duan Yijie’s …… wife …… wife, may I ask if you can take me to the dam to take a look?’ Although it is not clear whether the other party knows his identity, but Duan Yijie can entrust the matter here to him, it must be a beloved one undoubtedly. In this way, even if he showed his identity it shouldn’t be a big problem – without saying his identity, this Brigadier would definitely not pay any attention to himself.
Brigadier Wu really froze at his words, what? Legion Commander’s new wife? She …… she even came to the disaster area as well? He stared wide-eyed at the woman across from him. An ordinary female soldier s military uniform, outside covered with a military mackintosh, leaving only a face with a picturesque brow in the rain and fog, there are droplets of water dripping from the hair in front of the forehead, a pair of eyes as black as stars …… are a little tired and haggard, but still dignified and elegant.
Thinking of the phone call that his younger brother had come to, remembering that Duan Yijie had not instructed that this young lady was coming, the martial arts brigadier general raised his hand and saluted a military salute, and said in a low voice: ‘The young lady is good! I don’t know how the young lady is, but my subordinate is rude. Young Lady’s concern for the army chief’s mood subordinate can understand, but the dam is dangerous, please young Lady wait here, subordinate will report to the army chief as soon as possible.’
He really rejected himself, Xu Liangchen was a little disappointed, but at the same time, his heart suddenly gave a start, he said …… hanging on to Duan Yijie? Himself from you over is not an impulsive nature, why did he hear that the dam is dangerous but rush to catch up? Perhaps, they are not hanging on Duan Yijie, but the safety of the dam? ……
Brigadier Wu did not dare to delay the military affairs, re solemn arrangements for the adjutant to place the guests after saluting again and left, Xu Liangchen and everyone was arranged together in the while into the courtyard. Jiang Jingwu didn’t say anything more, and led the people to debug the equipment, Qi Ping went into the washroom, but Xu Liangchen in the hall was fidgeting. Can’t stand it, look at the rain outside the window is somewhat weakened, think about it or put on a mackintosh and rushed into the rain.
The adjutant came out from the side, because just now Brigadier Wu had already ordered, he said nothing to agree to let Xu Liangchen out. Xu Liangchen tried to convince him and the two argued in low voices, and soon Liang Yuwen walked over.
To Duan Yijie and this new lady’s matter, as Duan Zhengxun’s secretary, Liang Yuwen knew better than others, and came to the time period Zhengxun also had a secret order, so Xu Liangchen wanted to take a look at the dam, to the extent that it made him a little bit curious, what did this young lady want to do? Is it a big young man, or want to be there to see the floods, in order to help the work?
Thought for a moment did not ask more, Liang Yuwen pulled the deputy officer Road aside to talk for a while, with his help, Xu Liangchen finally reached his wish, soon got on the car to the dam.
The dam is not far north of the town, from a distance, the high dam around a tense and busy, soldiers carrying sandbags and wood, running back and forth in the mud and water. Raindrops in the sky, muddy water on the ground, dark night, headlights intertwined with faint light and shadow, very strange but very powerful picture.
The army’s participation in disaster relief is not yet common in China, Xu Liangchen hurriedly walked through the crowd, but never found that upright figure.
Suddenly a slogan sound on the embankment, the sound of water roaring, soldiers gathered up, see Xu Liangchen also hurriedly walked up, Liang Yuwen in the back of the chase.
The Min River has turned into an angry dragon under the continuous rainstorm, the river water is oceanic, crazily impacting the embankment, Xu Liangchen carefully dodged closer, the lights and shadows are hazy, but she saw at a glance Duan Yijie who was in the water with the soldiers reinforcing the embankment.
He did not have the usual neat military appearance, military cap is gone, hair dripping with water, clothes have long been soaked through and pasted on the body, under the mud and water can not see the original colour, face sweat, rain and mud into a paste, only that pair of black eyes are still gleaming, the pair of sword eyebrow is still slightly wrinkled.
Upright posture, calm aura, let Xu Liangchen in a thousand men, can not ignore him.
The officials and soldiers worked together, the biggest loophole had just been plugged, Duan Yijie stood on the sandbags in the water, commanding the soldiers to fortify his place, as soon as he turned around and saw Xu Liangchen standing not too far away wearing a mackintosh, he raised his eyebrows and snapped, ‘’Bastard, what are you doing standing there? You fucking remember! A soldier, when he puts on the uniform, he is no longer your old man’s son! Your wife’s man! You’re the man of the fucking country! …… ‘A wave hit over, he seemed to glare hard at Xu Liangchen, turned around and took the soldier’s sandbag, once again pounced on the embankment ……
Xu Liangchen could not imagine that this bandit came up with a big scolding, and immediately froze a little. Involuntarily a hand to pull down the mackintosh hat, he knows who he just scolded?
Liang Yuwen see clearly, know Duan Yijie did not recognise people, his new wife as a lazy soldier, afraid Xu Liangchen misunderstanding, rushed over.
Duan Yijie busy another round, straighten up the waist subconsciously look over, vaguely see the lazy soldier into a long-haired woman, can not help but a beat, the sword eyebrow wrinkled into a ‘Chuan’ word, thought it was the nurse with the team, but not open mouth to scold again: ‘Who let you come here! Bastard! Hurry back and take care of the wounded! Before the male soldiers are dead, the female soldiers all go back to me! ……
In the face of the savage’s rough roar, Xu Liangchen was stunned ……
｜Black and White. The first thing you need to do is to get your hands on a new one, and you’ll be able to do it.
Chapter 70
Can’t imagine that this big young remove cold face, but a few days have not seen temper also see long it, scolding people to cut melons and cut vegetables generally smooth …… The first thing you need to do is to let yourself go back and take care of the wounded. Xu Liangchen raised his hand and wiped the rainwater on his face, and fiercely crossed his eyes, and I am not studying medicine, care for the wounded also have to understand it boss?
While he was secretly slandering, Liang Yuwen arrived at a brisk pace and whispered urgently, ‘Catherine, we’d better go back first, right? The army chief is busy, we can’t help much here …….’ More than not being able to help, everyone thought that these two were lazy. Surrounding soldiers look over the contemptuous eyes, let Liang Yuwen is very upset, if not their own other tasks, if not concerned about maintaining the heart of the youngest young lady, I would like to throw off the mackintosh to carry a few sandbags, what to look at! The old man is not a bear bag egg!
Duan Yijie’s black eyes flamed as he looked at the ‘nurse’ not far away, then turned around and went to work on his own business, leaving a solid and arrogant back to Xu Liangchen, making her cross the past a glance without focus, Xu Liangchen knit her brows in anger and hatred. After listening to Liang Yuwen’s words, and then look around the busy all mud people like officers and soldiers, understand that they really can not help anything, so helplessly sighed darkly, nodded.
Liang Yuwen hurriedly led her through the crowd. The moment she walked down the dam, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but look back once again, knowing that the scene in front of her would be engraved in her heart for a long, long time. In the distance, the upright figure has become a black spot that appears and disappears, and her heart is in the right place, when she looked back, he also stood up and looked this way, knowing that that person could not possibly recognise himself, Xu Liangchen’s heart still couldn’t help but jump sharply a few times.
Looking at her heart is attached to the appearance, Liang Yuwen interested in thought, the marshal may be relieved, looks like the young couple love is not shallow it.
Duan Qiping was sitting in the room looking at the information by the dim oil lamp, seeing Xu Liangchen walk in all wet, busy getting up to help her take off her mackintosh, and asked anxiously: ‘Where have you been? I hurriedly took a bath and came out and disappeared you …… Look at this body wet, hot water in the inside, quickly go to rinse, would not have rested well, and then the rain carefully sick, I asked people to prepare ginger soup ……’
‘The day is still young, don’t cause trouble for everyone.’ Xu Liangchen pulled her somewhat uncomfortably, ‘…… Team Leader Liang and I went to the dam to take a look, it’s fine ……. Ah chh!’ Said a sneeze, Duan Qiping can not allow her to explain again, hurriedly pushed her into the bathroom, and then find someone to prepare ginger soup and noodles, busy after remembering Xu Liangchen words back to the heart, but some surprise.
It seems to be married is not the same, Liangchen looked at the same cold look, but the heart of the shadow of the big brother, once arrived at the dam in a hurry to go first, big brother to see how she did not know how to rejoice in it…… Thinking about it, but then worry about it, big brother saw sister-in-law but did not come back with her, is the dam really dangerous situation? Looking out of the window at the light of day, the sound of rain still pounding on the roof, Duan Qiping’s heart lifted again.
Xu Liangchen’s thoughts were still on the scene just now, and when he absent-mindedly finished rinsing and wiping his hair, Duan Qiping handed over a pile of information, ‘This is the data provided by the command department for the disaster relief, and I’ve basically completed the English translation, so the rest is all up to you and the other colleagues.’
Xu Liangchen nodded, put down the towel in his hand and took it over, flipping through it and sitting directly in front of the desk. Duan Qiping forcefully persuaded her before she drank the ginger soup and used a bowl of noodles, and not caring to take a break, she began to write furiously to do the translation.
Looking at her grave and serious look, Qiping had no choice but to give up the idea of persuasion, and gently took the door and walked out of the house.
Outside. Jiang Jingwu was directing a team of soldiers to set up cables, when she saw Duan Qiping come out, she greeted her with a slight jaw: ‘Good morning.’
Duan Qiping smiled somewhat unnaturally, ‘Good morning, Administrator Jiang.’
That day, because of Sima Dang, she used Jiang Jingwu as a shield and pulled his arm to walk out of the Marshal’s Mansion in an intimate manner. At that time, just want to avoid that horse’s entanglement, but did not expect this situation was seen by a lot of people, since then not only by friends smile ambiguously, and Sima Dang also specially called, half-true, half-false, that is, she is looking at the director of the Lord, he will not give up, will be chasing after the good people to the permanent, Jiang Administrator to be psychologically prepared for the clouds.
Duan Qiping then know, Jiang Jingwu there must have heard similar strange words, this is their own trouble, but the Jiang Jingwu also involved. So the original spacious and generous Duan Qi-Ping after seeing Jiang Jingwu will be a bit not very good look.
For duan qi ping that day sudden intimacy, jiang jing wu at first some confusion, but also as a woman’s whim did not put in mind, and then heard those inexplicable words, also can not help but some hesitation, to understand the reason, and feel both angry and funny, see duan qi ping’s appearance, only to understand the famous master pen originally also has such a lovely daughter of the state of the side.
‘Do you think it will rain for a long time?’ In order to adjust her somewhat uncomfortable mood, Duan Qiping changed the topic and asked with a smile. It was said that this Administrator Jiang had a particularly sensitive nose, and the people in the Equipment Department said that it was simply a weather station.
It is said that the Equipment Department was initially established, Jiang Jingwu returned to the post, in a clear weather, sunny days, even brought rain gear to work, colleagues were both surprised and confused, they secretly say his jokes; who knows that by the end of the day, the journey home was really pouring rain, everyone’s clothes were soaked to the skin into the soup chicken, only the elegant Jiang Gongzi because of the rain gear and unharmed.
The next day colleagues have surprised to ask him, obviously a good day why would think of bringing rain gear, Jiang Jingwu said mysteriously, his nose can predict the weather, so early preparation. Later encountered rainy days, there are colleagues jokingly asked him when the rain stops, Jiang Jingwu went out to look at the deep sniff a few times and said: ‘tomorrow at noon the rain stops the sun out.’ Strangely enough, it really came true, so everyone jokingly called him a ‘barometer’.
Jiang Jingwu could not imagine that Duan Qiping also know this interesting story, eyes flashing looked at her, seriously sniffed deeply nose, very seriously said: ‘the next two days, the Minjiang area is still rainfall, today’s weather is cloudy, heavy rain to light rain; tomorrow showers, occasional sunshine, short-term thunderstorms and gales, such as the end of the strong convection weather.’
Listening to his serious weather forecast, Duan Qiping couldn’t help but ‘giggle’, and the atmosphere quickly warmed up, the two of them chatted about the disaster in the Southland and what they saw on the road, and the sky gradually brightened up.
The transmitter was installed on a tree in the backyard, and the two of them watched the engineers climb the tree, not noticing that Duan Yijie, who had spent the night at the dam in the front yard, had already returned.
The information provided by the command headquarters was informative, not only did it include disaster relief, but it also clearly described the disaster situation in the affected area. Seeing those descriptions, Xu Liangchen furrowed his nice eyebrows:…… The depressions and river gullies were soaked with filthy water, and from time to time, the corpses of people or animals were floating around, and now that it was summer and the temperature was very high, such floating corpses would inevitably trigger the yumbo epidemic if they were not handled well …… The latter treatment opinion is: must be dealt with quickly to ensure that the water source is not contaminated, after the flooding subsides, increase the elimination of rodents and mosquitoes and flies, to avoid the spread of the plague.
Looking at the strong, iron-drawn font, Xu Liangchen knew that it was Duan Yijie’s annotations, and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief before continuing on to look at the following information, recording the useful ones as he did so, and translating them into the required text.
Because the sky has been raining, so the sky is gloomy, even after dawn can not tell whether it is the morning or the middle of the day, I do not know how long, Xu Liangchen feel sore eyes and headache is also a little dizzy, to the table to lie down on a want to take a break, but who knows, but fell into a deep sleep.
Duan Qiping heard Liang Yuwen said big brother back, rushed over, but found that Duan Yijie days of exhaustion has been some discomfort, coupled with last night in the water soaked the whole night, some fever and dizziness, the adjutant again and again to persuade, until the time of the meeting to come back. Insisted on opening the emergency meeting of the disaster relief, people have been a bit unable to hold on, accompanied by the military doctor prescribed medicine to eat and then fell asleep.
Duan Qiping cared for a while, hurried back to tell Xu Liangchen. After all, she is the wife of the big brother, but also the sweetheart, see her big brother must be better faster. The next day after the wedding, the two are parted, can see earlier is also a good thing.
Back to live, the house is still a little dark, a dim lamp light jumping, the door opened into a hot and humid wind, blowing the paper on the table spread up. Xu Liangchen crouched on the table has fallen asleep, feather fan like long eyelashes in the white jade slightly pale face cast a layer of light shadow, because of the lack of rest, under the eyes of a circle of green diaper colour, lined with people more and more style Chu Chu young and delicate.
Looking at the woman in front of him, Duan Qiping heart flooded with a wave of pity. Who does not envy the second young lady who married into the Marshal’s house from now on, who does not know that the young couple is newly married? And who knows that the young couple will leave the next day after their wedding and meet again in the flooded land? Obviously close at hand, but both are so tired?
Secretly sighed, went in to pick up the paper on the ground and put it on the table, the line of sight turned around, but saw Xu Liangchen’s hand still tightly grasping the edge of the translated information, and did not let go even in his sleep.
Perhaps hearing the movement, Xu Liangchen’s small fan-like eyelashes gently trembled a few times, slowly opened his eyes, and after a while he saw that it was Duan Qiping, let go of the fingers holding the information, his eyebrows slightly curved, and with a somewhat apologetic and embarrassed smile he softly said: ‘’I’m sorry I fell asleep…‘’ …… Is the information in a hurry? There’s still a bit left, I’ll be ready soon ……’
Duan Qiping smiled compassionately and said softly with some hesitation and tentativeness, ‘I’m sorry for waking you up …… The information is not yet in a hurry …… Big brother is back, perhaps over fatigue in the past few days, he has some fever …… Don’t worry, you just took the medicine and fell asleep …… Why don’t you rest first, the launch equipment is installed, but also broadcasting, you also need to rest ……’ This husband and wife are both tired enough, but don’t hold on to it for good.
Xu Liangchen heard a tight heart, looked at Duan Qiping but did not know how to ask, raised his eyebrows to look, ‘Do you want to go to see him’ This sentence, although Duan Qiping never said out, but written on the face, and does not mean that Xu Liangchen did not understand. No matter what, that rude bandit was his nominal husband, and now that his sister was talking to him about his brother’s condition, how could he be indifferent?
Seeing him standing in the water like an ordinary soldier, disregarding his own safety to rescue and save the disaster, it was impossible to say that Xu Liangchen’s heart was not shocked and touched. He is feverish, Xu Liangchen more dare not be careless ……. This era of medicine is not yet developed, there is no fast-acting medicine, fever is a big deal …… Any of you strong like a cow, once burned up endlessly, but a few days good people will have the danger of life.
The cold-faced young man is a high power child. I don’t worry about not having a good doctor. I’m not worried that there is no one eager to take care of. But after all, this is a disaster area, they are his nominal new wife, not to take care of it really can not say, and if it is transmitted back to Yanzhou, heard that they do not care about the cold-faced young, that the marshal in-laws will not be left with their own skin?
See Xu Liangchen face look several times change, like worry like heartache like trouble, Duan Qiping thought she is still a new bride, both worried and inevitably some embarrassment, so gently laughed, comforted: ‘You do not have to worry too much ……. This guy always lead soldiers, and young and strong, although some fever, but is the accumulation of disease, the dam keep rest a few days will be good ……’
Xu Liangchen red lips slightly curved silent smile, ‘I …… Or go over to see it …… The documents I can take over and turn them over, it’ll be fine in a while.’
Duan Qiping gave her a deep look and nodded with a smile. The heart is both happy and comforted, after all, it has already been married, Liang Chen’s heart is now starting to hold on to his big brother, if that fool knows I don’t know how happy he will be. This is good, when he opened his eyes, he saw his sweetheart in front of him, not ecstatic?
So quietly brought Xu Liangchen from the back of the corridor, through to Duan Yijie’s bedroom. Walking past, Xu Liangchen realised that the two actually lived so close to each other! Just because in and out is not in a gate, so feel far away, in fact, through the connected corridor, but a front and back two sets of houses only.
Outside the door there are guards armed and loaded, came to Yu River for the first time to see Luo Hongwen is hovering in the doorway, saw Xu Liangchen eyes lit up, saluted a military salute whispered and laughed through
“Young lady all the way hard! The eldest young man probably slept …… You go in. Thank you, Missy ……’
Xu Liangchen smiled and greeted him, Duan Qiping nudged her, Xu Liangchen didn’t say another word, nodded, tried to lighten her steps and pushed open the door of the covered room. Luo Hongwen followed a few steps behind, but at Duan Qiping’s gesture, he very wisely stopped his steps.
The room was quiet, no lights were lit, Xu Liangchen stood by the door and paused slightly, waiting for his eyes to adjust to the brightness and darkness inside, then looked again, only to see that the furnishings in the room were also very simple, by the window was a couple of desks put together, with large piles of volumes of information on them, by the wall was a wooden coat rack, with two sets of military uniforms hanging on it, and by the opposite wall was also a four-person wooden dining table, other than that, there was a bed.
There was a faint smell of medicine hidden in the hot and humid air.
Xu Liangchen gently walked over and slowly approached, using the insufficiently bright light to survey the sleeping man on the bed. His eyes contained indescribable emotions as he slid past the familiar yet unfamiliar face with sharp lines, past the tightly knitted sword brows, straight nose, tightly closed eyes, and thin lips that glowed with a somewhat abnormal red colour.
I don’t know why, looking at the fine sweat droplets on his forehead, listening to some of his urgent and coarse breathing, Xu Liangchen heart inexplicably a slight pain, can’t help but reach out his hand to …… However, it seems to think of something, but also seems to be afraid of disturbing him, outstretched hand stopped in the middle of the road.
Duan Yijie breathing slightly sharply, did not move still sleeping.
Xu Liangchen stood in front of the bed froze for a long time, until he felt sore legs and feet soft, only to raise his head to look away from the chair a little far away, went over and took out a pen and paper, he was sleeping, they do not quarrel with him or first to finish these homework ……. The house is not lit, she also did not want to disturb the man sleep bad, they borrowed the dim light to try to write, look hard to write also slow, after a long time to at least finish writing.
Raised his hand and pressed his aching shoulders, rubbed his sore eyes, but heard Duan Yijie whispering nonsense: ‘……. Quickly! Plug it up! Bastard! …… Liang Chen, I’m sorry …… Hold me …… Didn’t you think of me? ……’ Intermittent, listen to not distinguish what the competition said, Xu Liangchen busy put the information, walked to the bedside, take a towel to give him a fine wipe the sweat, Duan Yijie rolled over, and fell asleep.
Xu Liangchen did not dare to walk away, thought about it or replaced the bedside and sat down gently.
She herself for two consecutive nights and two nights without a good rest, but also very tired, leaning on the edge of the bed, looking at the person in front of me unconsciously eyelids began to fight, but can not go away, strong support for a while finally did not resist, and then thought of a nap for a few moments is good, and finally closed his eyes.
Seems like a long time have not been so at ease to sleep a sleep, even the dream is not a good sleep, I do not know how long, Xu Liangchen only feel around her seems to have what movement, she can not help but move, side of the face ready to continue to sleep.
In her ears, someone suddenly called out in a low voice: ‘Liangchen ……’
The voice is somewhat familiar, low with a hint of darkness, in the ears of the peace of mind, Xu Liangchen subconsciously low ‘hmmm’ a sound． The eyes did not open. The mind is drowsy like sleeping like waking up. There is a wet and hot breath coming from the ear, Xu Liangchen unconsciously dodged away, but some hazily found himself lying on the bed at some point, covered with a thin blanket. Although his consciousness was still blurred, he could also feel that he was being wrapped in the arms of a certain patient who was sleeping peacefully with his eyes closed. ……
The heart and mind moved, people immediately had a slightly awake reaction, face a hot, body slightly stiff, the ghost backed up a breath of cool air, hastily pressed down the rapid heartbeat, holding his breath and gently lifted his hand up, Xu Liangchen carefully, pulling the hand placed on the body want to quietly back away from the body.
The arm that naturally rested on her waist did not have the slightest intention of letting go, but instead seemed to tighten up some more as she moved.
Xu Liangchen breathing stagnation, hand frightened bunny general move away, face burned like hot up. Then his body stiffened, and he couldn’t help but raise his head to look at someone.
Into the eyes is the thin lips slightly hooked, slightly open and close the nose, and then is closed black eyes …… Is that person vegetarian appearance, Xu Liangchen again and again to confirm that he is indeed still asleep, only a little peace of mind …… Long out of breath, but no longer dare to move, closed her eyes before long, a burst of tiredness came, she once again hazy sleep.
Unconsciously, also leaned towards someone’s arms, consciously find a more comfortable position, side head into the dreamland ……
The rain gradually turned small, fine rain like weaving lightly floating through the window, issued a rhythmic ‘rustle’ sound, dark interior, with the rainy day best sleep warmth and quiet.
Time flows away silently, although the sky is cloudy and rainy, it is somewhat difficult to distinguish between day and night, but the darker and darker sky and the dim lights that are lit up one after another in the light rain are telling people that night has come, and the people in the house even slept the whole day.
Duan Qiping’s helpless smile and Luo Hongwen’s low, smiling sigh were reflected in the doorway.
There was no movement at all in the house. Neither of these two were hungry?
Duan Qiping shook her hand and left, Luo Hongwen wandered around for a long time, finally knocked gently on the door of the room and asked in a low voice: ‘Young lady? Youngest should take his medicine …….’
Inside the room, there was silence.
Luo Hongwen waited for a while longer, looked at the nurse who waited there for half a day, and somewhat helplessly and undyingly knocked on the door again, ‘Young lord …… Young Lady?’
After a short while, Duan Yijie’s low voice came out, ‘…… Bring it in.’
Luo Hongwen was stunned, promised, took the tray with medicine and water from the nurse, and ordered the nurse in a low voice to warm the Chinese medicine and bring it over, and walked in himself.
‘This is the western medicine prescribed by Dr Hu, the Chinese medicine has been de-warmed …….’ Luo Hongwen walked to the side of the bed, borrowing the light spilling in through the window, and said in a low voice while handing the medicine over, and in the process carefully seemingly looked at the bed.
Duan Yijie nodded and agreed, gently sat up and received the medicine and water over, the bed of someone sleeping is heavy, because of the slightest movement in the room also turned over ……. The big young face is not much expression, eyes but doting very, not only take the time to glare at himself warningly, but also pull someone pulled the thin blanket.
Luo Hongwen looked at Duan Yijie with some helplessness and grievance, this room is dark, I borrowed the poor light thrown in through the window, in addition to slightly see your face, what else can I see? The first thing you need to do is to get a little bit more nervous.
Duan Yijie tilted his head back and drank the pills, handed the glass of water back to Luo Hongwen, and faintly asked, ‘Anything else?’
‘The launch equipment is installed, Secretary Liang asked if he wants to …… tonight.’ Luo Hongwen replied in a low voice and looked at his face.
Duan Yijie slightly knitted his sword brows and glanced at him, ‘Well, got it.’ Also did not give a solid sentence, whether it is broadcast or not. Luo Hongwen did not ask again, after a while, the great young man will also have to drink his least favourite Chinese medicine, first solve this problem and then say the other …… Hopefully, this time there is this heart tip young lady in, the boss is not so difficult to wear ……
Xu Liangchen was finally woken up by the ringing alarm, opened his eyes, in front of him was first a blur, followed by the dim light into the eyes, the surroundings gradually clear up, slightly turned his head, a pair of gleaming black eyes into the eyes.
Duan Yijie slightly hooked his lips, the corner of his mouth showed a doting smile shadow, reached out to straighten the hair on her forehead: ‘’Why are you here? How come it’s you? Tired out, right ……’
She subconsciously wanted to push his hand away, but felt the burning heat coming from that hand, all the way to her face ……
The two hands touched together, before she could push him away, coldly had already been embraced into someone’s arms, grounded that tightly, as if to rub her into her own body, low voice in the ear passed wet and hot breaths, urgent, joyful, with a not quite clear dark hoarse: ‘…… Liangchen, I miss you …… This time it’s for real ah ……’
The joy and satisfaction in the words let Xu Liangchen breathe a beat, push back the hand but can no longer use the force, Duan Yijie gently rubbed the small hand held in the palm, only to feel that a few days can be compared to a few years of the bitterness of the love of each other, the body of the ocean’s aches and pains, headaches and dizziness, labour, are in this small action and snuggle with each other in the embrace of the formless.
‘Liangchen, Liangchen …….’ As if murmuring, Duan Yijie low call, Xu Liangchen face burns, can not help but bury his body deep in his arms, do not dare, also can not raise his head.
‘Liang Chen, can there want me?’ Hearing him ask, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but slightly side-eye, but saw someone is smiling with his eyebrows, eyes unblinking gazing at himself.
‘……’ Gulping, his smile made her breathless, Xu Liangchen hurriedly averted her eyes away half unable to speak ……
Slightly lowered his head, he saw the woman in his arms clothes messy, uniform above the button somehow loosened a, vaguely revealing the plain coloured sash around the chest. Although there was no personal practice, Duan Yijie could figure out what it was. Eyes dark, swallowed the sight upward, only to see a person’s eyes drowsy, long hair sprinkled messy, sleep face flushed, a picture of the first waking up disorientation seductive look …….
This is not intentionally to find me trouble? The hand on the back continued to force, and then by the cup of general, his head slightly bent down ……
In an instant, lips touched each other, and his unique breath came from his nose.
The heart beat out of the chest generally jumped, is sour? The first thing I want to do is to get the best out of the world, and I want to do that. It is the thought of …… Duan Yijie only felt that the heart is full of sour satisfaction, lips a dreamy tingling ……
This is the most gentle kiss since we met. As if it is just a lingering sigh on the lips, as if it is just a chance encounter in a dream, misty and shallow, like a dream like smoke …… He so devoutly and gently intimate that slightly dry lips, Xu Liangchen only feel lost in the soul are lightly trembling ……
Half-asleep, half-awake people can not help his lips and tongue teasing, unknowingly cheeks have burned into hot, heartbeat like a surging river, will break through the dike.
Xu Liangchen consciously seems to even breathe stopped, nostrils only his cool breath, warm attachment. Until he moved away from his thin lips, her eyes were still confused and shocked. No longer able to look at him, the whole person like a piece of burning coals, to burn themselves out.
The sky is completely dark, the window through a light, hidden as a dream. Xu Liangchen, who was paralyzed in someone’s arms, still grabbed the lapel of his chest with her small hands, closed her eyes and gasped, her mind blank ……
Someone chose such a time to ramble and whisper: only …… You actually came …… Grandma they are all right?’
Someone’s pulpy brain is a drowsy, heard the words ‘grandma is okay’, do not think, muffled voice agreed: ‘Well.’
‘…… Kipin is here too, right?’ Someone continued to chatter.
Qiping? Xu Liangchen nodded confusedly again, ‘Hmm.’
‘You’ve been tired lately, still sleepy?’ A certain cold-faced grey wolf transformed into a little grey rabbit, gently doting.
Sleepy ah, really sleepy, insist on not sleeping still do not feel, once asleep never want to get up …… A certain person nodded again.
‘…… Are you ready?’ A certain grey rabbit continued to ask seemingly idiotic questions.
Ready? Podcast …… All translated …… Someone’s mind didn’t react at all, thinking about pure work, and then continued to dutifully nod his head, ‘Mmm.’
‘Really?’ A certain rabbit got excited, almost revealing the wolf’s tail, hot and wet breath sprayed on the side of her ear, with a startled shiver, gradually calmed her breathing, regained consciousness Xu Liangchen confusedly passed the words just now over in her head, hazily felt that there seemed to be something wrong, couldn’t help but open her eyes.
Adapting to the light in the room, seeing the situation between the two people, Xu Liangchen instantly even the roots of her ears reddened, avoiding that pair of black eyes burning regal line of sight, face hot, she turtle hastily closed her eyes, not to see the shadow of the smile on his lips.
‘What’s wrong? Still sleeping?’ Duan Yijie asked with a soft smile in her ear.
‘……’ Xu Liangchen’s face turned even redder, and half a dozen times she closed her eyes and snapped back low: ‘……. I …… I accidentally fell asleep …… It’s time to get up ……’
‘It’s nighttime, sleepy then go back to sleep ……’ Duan Yijie grabbed her hand that pushed her away, half ambiguous and half true.
Xu Liangchen wanted to insist, and a low knock sounded outside the door, ‘Young lady, the eldest young man’s medicine is fried.’ It was Luo Hongwen’s voice.
Xu Liangchen had never been this ambivalent about this voice: thanking him for relieving himself, but right now, with this appearance, how could he see people?…… Waiting for Luo Hongwen to call a second time, having to stiffly and softly agree, pushing away someone’s overbearing arm in the process, getting up, gathering some messy hair, pulling at the wrinkled clothes, and calming her irregular heartbeat and breathing, Xu Liangchen slowly walked over and opened the door to her room
Luo Hongwen stood with a cup of steaming, blackened Chinese medicine in front of the door, and when she saw Xu Liangchen open the door and come out, she revealed a smile of her white teeth: ‘Trouble Young Lady, this is medicine ……’
Xu Liangchen did not dare to look at him, lowered his eyebrows and promised to end in the hands, Luo Hongwen gently raised his eyebrows and swept the interior, while turning around with a low, Xu Liangchen can barely hear the voice added: only …… When I was small, I drank too much traditional Chinese medicine, and I hate drinking traditional Chinese medicine ……’
Xu Liangchen a beat, then understood, Duan old lady had said cold-faced big young body is not good, sick and so on, think is then drink medicine than eat more, drink afraid of …… Thinking, turned back to look at the hastily departed Luo Hongwen a glance …… This guy why run so fast? He must have been afraid to wait for someone to drink the medicine …… Then throw it to yourself? Xu Liangchen laughed bitterly, this is the deputy officer of him, even if he is relieved?
Can’t stand at the door all night ah, Xu Liangchen had no choice but to carry the cup slowly turned back indoors, fumbled with the oil lamp, and walked stiffly to the bed, handing the cup to the bed leaning half-sitting half of a grandfather: ‘…… You, drink the medicine …… ,!
Duan Yijie raised his eyebrows and looked at her, looked at a large cup of black liquid and frowned.
Smelling this medicine is disgusting.
Seeing his floundering appearance, although Xu Liangchen had some contempt in her heart: a big man was actually afraid of drinking Chinese medicine, she had no choice but to patiently coax, who told Luo Hongwen to give her the job: ‘…… It has sugar added in it, it’s not bitter.’
Really? Duan Yijie looked up at her, very sceptical. Xu Liangchen had a black line, so she could only pick up the cup and take a small sip, wanting to make a demonstration, but ……
So bitter …… Frowning, Xu Liangchen hurriedly sidestepped and adjusted her expression, and stiffly coaxed someone very definitely and very seriously, ‘…… Really not bitter!’
Duan Yijie carefully took the cup, a small sip, while moving away from the cup, while frowning with a bitter melon like face staring at Xu Liangchen accusing: ‘…… More bitter than these days you actually say it’s not bitter?!’……’ Said Xu Liangchen, coughing straight from the bitter and tiresome flavour.
…… I know it’s not good to lie, but …… You have to drink medicine …… Xu Liangchen gave him a look and lowered his head, secretly slandering in his heart, such a big man actually afraid to drink medicine ……
‘You ask them to bring some honey over ……’ Duan Yijie took the opportunity to put the cup aside and said in a fake serious manner.
‘You’d better drink the medicine first ……’ Xu Liangchen handed him the cup once again, actually playing it safe for the sake of not drinking the medicine, this person really is.
Duan Yijie grudgingly took the cup, looked at the dark medicinal juice, and looked up at her …… Xu Liangchen had to harden her head and then bitterly: ‘It’s still warm, drink it quickly, drink it to get better ……’ It’s even harder to drink when it gets cold later ……
Duan Yijie frowned, stared at her and looked again and again, and suddenly said with some gambling like, ‘I’ll drink the medicine, you promised words, can’t not count ……’
Promised what words? Xu Liangchen blinked her eyes, how do I feel that someone’s wrinkled sword eyebrows vaguely have a hint of fox …… Without waiting for her to figure it out, Duan Yi Zaoguang added a decisive and bold sentence, ‘Remember ah, I can drink!’
Frowned, held his breath, closed his eyes, bracingly raised the cup and began to pour it into his mouth, looking at his nervous appearance, the breath did not dare to breathe, a big mouth and a brain to drink …… The cup quickly saw the bottom, Duan Yijie raised his hand to cover the bitter melon like face …….. Unless you have to find a reason to beat this military doctor can not be, the more the medicine drinks more bitter, tears are out, this is not to let the old man shame it ……
Cold-faced big young man drink medicine look, let Xu Liangchen surprised wide-eyed to see the fun, and for a moment also forgot to think about the big grey wolf spoke out of the conditions ……
Remember …… Remember what ah ……
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Chapter 71
Remember what, Xu Liangchen of course confused, looking at someone green a bitter melon face to drink the medicine in the cup, she at least felt that the task was completed, put the cup on the tray and wanted to take out. Who knows that the green-faced bitter melon but suddenly reached out a hand wrapped in her waist …… Xu Liangchen’s coherent and smooth movements stalled, the cups on the tray skewed and almost fell to the ground, and in a moment of confusion, she didn’t bother to push away his hairy hand. It was not easy to stabilise the tray, before Xu Liangchen turned her head and angrily plucked out a glance at him: ‘You …… What are you doing? Almost hit the cup ……’
‘I’m dizzy, you help me to go to the washroom.’ Duan Yi Jie Yang Ran did not realise the bright eyes that glared fiercely at himself, said innocently and rightfully so.
Xu Liangchen black line, although do not know what this person said is true or false, but also had to put down the hands of things, very unnatural to help Duan Yijie out of bed.
Perhaps some really uncomfortable, Duan Yijie unsteady footsteps east to west, causing her to have to use all her strength to assist, and so from the washroom to turn back, a short twenty steps has been gasping for air. Dark look at the side of the tall ‘pillar’, Xu Liangchen unwillingly secretly skimmed his mouth: ‘Empty growth of such a large piece, but it is the physical strength of the poor ……
The words did not fall, only feel the body of the body assisted by a beat, Duan Yijie head down, looking at her eyes so curious and incredible, half a day as if choking on their own saliva, coughed and asked gently: ‘Liangchen what you said …… Who is not, not physically strong?’
When did this man’s speech become a stutter? Xu Liangchen felt his weight against his body lighten, his black eyes flashed, his forward steps paused, and in his heart, he suddenly had a premonition that he had said the wrong thing, and he was busy hiding it by hanging his head and whispering, ‘You …… Better go to bed and lie down ……’
Did not wait for her sentence to finish, violently as if heaven and earth turned around. A low shriek back to God, the person has been carried on the shoulders of Duan Yi Jie. Xu Liangchen was shocked, and for a moment she didn’t know how to react.
The bed is right in front of her, Duan Yijie put her on the bed, the two people look at each other, Xu Liangchen stiff there, a movement can not move. His hand propped up on her side, his sword eyebrow slightly raised half-true, half-false, said: ‘Some words, to the man can not say, Liangchen know not?’
His body slowly ambled down, hot and wet breath entwined in her ear: ‘…… Do you want to try how I’m physically weak?…..’ Xu Liangchen’s face ‘boom’ heat up, turned her face and wanted to break away.
Duan Yijie looked at her with amusement, but unexpectedly did not make things difficult, only a gentle kiss on the forehead and released her, turned over and lay on his back, stretching out his long arms and legs quite comfortable sighed: ‘It’s been a long time since I’ve slept so peacefully ……’.
A long time? Also yes, the Min River floods, the dam can be dangerous, think this person is not much of a good life, Xu Liangchen thought while hastily dodging away from the long arm that is about to be pressed on the body, look at his rare occasional relaxation, some of the words right at the edge of the mouth but can’t curse, a pair of eyes full of light is just reluctant to cross the someone.
Duan Yi Jie looked at the heart a swing, just want to make a move, but the door outside the door sounded a soft knock. Xu Liangchen took the opportunity to roll over and get off the ground, rushing to open the door to the room. Tonight, this cold-faced young man had gone crazy through his illness, causing her to be a little flustered and confused.
Standing outside the door was Duan Qiping, seeing Xu Liangchen, her smiling eyes quickly looked up and down twice, softly saying: ‘’How is big brother? Still have a fever? Team Leader Liang asked me to take the manuscript to him, to use it early tomorrow morning after reading it.’
Duan Yijie …… Still have a fever? Xu Liangchen was a bit at a loss as to how to answer, the annoying guy was always messing up, and he didn’t have a chance to …… Actually didn’t think to try whether he still had a fever or not …… His face was red, and he nodded vaguely, ‘Well …… Okay, I’ll bring you the manuscript ……’
Saying that, he turned back indoors and took the manuscript and handed it to Duan Qiping, ‘Why don’t …… I’ll go over with you, just change anything that needs to be changed by the way.’
Duan Qiping shook her head with a smile as she somewhat understood her thoughts, ‘No, you can come back when big brother doesn’t have a fever.’ You don’t even know if people have a fever or not? Qiping looked at her with some amusement, what exactly was this sister-in-law doing in the house just now, how did she serve the patient ……? It was really intriguing.
The two of them chatted about the group’s arrangements at the door, and when Duan Qiping left, Xu Liangchen returned to the house, the interior was quiet under the light, and Duan Yijie seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep again. It seems to be really exhausted …… Xu Liangchen looked at the man on the bed with his eyes closed with mixed feelings, the room was a bit stuffy, and thin beads of sweat appeared on the corners of his forehead.
Thinking of what Qiping asked just now, Xu Liangchen tentatively walked over, raised his hand, and gently placed it on Duan Yijie’s forehead with a trace of trembling. Who knows their own hands sweaty hot, actually try not hot or not hot, shrink back to wipe the hand and wipe, try two times are useless, Xu Liangchen frowned bitterly, staring thought, some hesitation and some embarrassment to go over to the side of the bed sat down half a day’s determination, and only hesitantly low forehead, and the bed of a person’s forehead against the ……. This is the only thing she can think of, in the past she had a fever, grandmother and big sister always use the method, should be useful, right?
The moment her skin touched, the man’s strong burning breath came to her face, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but feel her face reddening, trying to calm her flirtation, frowning and checking. After a while sitting up straight slightly spread his eyebrows, the heart and then a loose, it seems really good medicine, try to come to Duan Yijie is actually not how to burn, the temperature is only slightly higher than their own’……
Duan Yijie on the bed slightly open closed black eyes, looking at the bedside of the woman out of focus, the corners of the lips slightly bent, the heart of a smile of joy, I can’t imagine that the good people actually posted the forehead up to try the temperature, it seems that on their own she is gradually accepting, the wedding night did not force her to the rush is really a wise move.
Smile did not face, Duan Yijie but also habitually slightly frowned sword eyebrow, heart a pain. Just now the two forehead against, close to him to see more clearly, sweetheart long eyelashes under a dark shadow, reflecting the white jade skin is even more obvious, she did not know how long without a good rest, even emaciated as such?
They have been sent to the lower reaches of the river, hoping that the water level of the Minjiang River will fall soon, if the weather improves and no longer torrential rains, the elimination of flooding will be just around the corner, and then they will be able to accompany her in the water show mountains and green land, over the life of a few days of the gods and goddesses of the family days.
Feeling that he did not have a strong fever, Xu Liangchen quietly stepped out of the house, Luo Hongwen from afar to welcome up, Xu Liangchen slightly and he said the condition of Duan Yijie, and then back to the residence – no longer dare to be careless, if it is still like just like that fall asleep, where they have the face to face the Duan Yijie in the future? But if I stay with him like this, what about tomorrow’s work?
Qiping has not yet returned, she did not ask the guards outside the door, to get water to wash again, tired also lie on the bed ……. It’s already late at night, and I still have to work tomorrow, and I don’t know if my voice will be able to compete …… Also thanks to their own cheeky sleep over there ……
This sleep is also very heavy sleep, Duan Qiping when to come back she did not know, dawn only by the soldiers out of the drill command sound woke up, hurriedly wash and drink, the guards served breakfast, only to wake up still sleeping Duan Chess Ping, the two simply finished, Liang Yuwen has sent people to call.
Walking into the east courtyard which is used as a broadcasting studio, Jiang Jingwu stood in the courtyard, greeting the two with a faint smile. His face was a little haggard, with green and black stubble sprouting from under his jaw, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but think of that man’s face sliding past his own ear last night, the hard, prickly touch of his jaw …… Her face heated slightly, dodging Jiang Jingwu’s complicated line of sight.
Her action made Jiang Jingwu’s heart ache. The two people who were once as close as they were since childhood, when did they become so awkward and rusty? Last night, he led the people to set up the cable to the dam nearby, but inadvertently saw that kind of scene …… She stood on the dam, and the man looked away from each other, even as the heavenly river without magpie bridge of the weaving girl cowherd …… He was heartbroken, he did not understand, that man is the military government major, but left her and ordinary soldiers with the disaster relief …… Does he like her or does he not care ……
The male announcer in charge of the Chinese news in the room had already finished broadcasting, Xu Liangchen walked in and started broadcasting the foreign language news. This was the first time that the military government had broadcast to the outside world, and the targets of the broadcast were the press corps that had already arrived in the disaster area and the supervisors of the use of disaster relief funds from the Huayang Disaster Relief Club.
Xu Liangchen’s voice was as clear and emotional as ever, listening to her painfully recounting the situation in the disaster area, justifiably recounting the military government’s arrangements for the implementation of the disaster relief, and the soldiers and officers working around the clock to protect the Minjiang River dam ……. Jiang Jingwu suddenly found that her heart so calm and impassioned a she did not have the slightest for their own personal circumstances and sadness, her heart for the people in the disaster area and the ups and downs of sadness and joy …… Did I really not understand her?
Because of the limitations of the equipment and other conditions, the daily broadcasting combined is only two hours. All the work is over, and so Xu Liangchen came out from the broadcasting room, but found Duan Qiping with an anxious face circling around outside, thinking that there was a problem with his broadcasting, who knew that when asked, it turned out that another flood peak of the Minjiang River had arrived, and Duan Yijie had taken people up there, and Jiang Jingwu had rushed over in spite of her advice.
Even if there are several rescue experience, a dam Duan Yijie will be shocked at heart, this flood than before more thrilling …… The river surges, the extreme eye is a sea of zephyr, the dam in the angry dragon like the impact of the river is precarious, although it is a summer day, hunting the river wind but has a chilling coldness of the bottom of people’s hearts.
Dike side of the nearby conscripts and officers and soldiers together with the pick and carry, or bamboo cages loaded with stone or carry sandbags cut off the water to protect the dike and dam, everyone is heavy hearted. Flood peak over the water level increases steeply, once the dike consequences are unimaginable.
Standing upright in front of the dam, Duan Yijie far away from the sky, sword eyebrow wrinkled face calm and cold, he looked at the side of a young face, said in a deep voice: ‘The Minjiang River is the mother river of my Southland, the dam collapse, there will be millions of living souls in ruins. Life is limited, it’s not a waste to let go of this life with the Dragon King! Brothers, follow me!’ Luo Hongwen let out a low cry, reaching out to stop but was swept away by Duan Yijie.
Floating life is short, watching the bountiful plains of the Minjiang River destroyed, is not something he Duan Yijie can do. Liangchen, I like you, but life can not be wasted wasted, if you can not put their lifelong desire to achieve, I will eventually regret, Liangchen, if it is bad luck please original Yu my love is not necessary …… Soldiers echoed one after another jumped into the river, a flesh and blood dam to meet the raging river.
The river wind blew waves lapping at the shore, followed by Jiang Jingwu looked at the cold figure of Duan Yijie, the river water on the face, washed over his solid arms, hair on the water flowed over the tightly wrinkled sword eyebrow and high nose, against the light and shadow of the silhouette of the knife like axe, sinking steep and sharp and resolute as a mountain.
Since the warlords and warlords, the life and death of the people in the country are in the hands of those in power who hold the barrel of a gun. And powerful people play power trick over the clouds, all for their own selfishness, Duan’s father and son no matter for what purpose, can pay attention to people’s livelihood, for the relief of usury, and even sent troops to protect the embankment, which the marshal and the first to die, he Jiang Jingwu and how would he be indifferent to it?
Carrying a sandbag, Jiang Jingwu also rushed into the crowd. Back and forth I do not know how many times, he gasped, hard to throw a sandbag, unexpectedly the muddy water soft feet slip, he fell in. Fortunately, the water is very good, Jiang Jingwu quickly calm down and venture out. Can’t help the river fast and furious, for a moment actually can’t find a place to stay, hard to be washed out far away, any Jiang Jingwu calm, but also can’t help but some panic.
At this time, an arm over, can pull his left arm, a calm voice shouted: ‘force!’ Jiang Jingwu legs stomped hard, through the person’s pull to stabilise, next to the crowd of people to help, the two stumbled back to the shore. Wiping a handful of muddy water on his face, Jiang Jingwu only saw clearly, reaching out to himself, was actually Duan Yijie.
He gasped for breath, viciously stared at him, but did not say a word, after a while Fang crooked footsteps back to the original place. Under the water, who did not see, Duan Yijie live back to walk, the soles of the feet a stabbing pain, seems to be an iron nail stuck in ……. Feet raw pain, to Jiang Jingwu, he has what good face?
Ultimately, the side of Luo Hongwen feel wrong, pulling Duan Yijie enquiries, Duan Yijie did not say anything, turned around and climbed a rock on the shore, Luo Hongwen see a cry of alarm, they want to send people to find the accompanying military doctor. Duan Yijie pulled him: ‘No!’ Head down raised his hand and violently pulled out the iron nail.
Blood gushed out, he frowned and tore off a large strip of cloth from his sleeve, three times and two times to lift and tie it solidly, turned around and rushed into the water again, Luo Hongwen’s eyes soured, followed and jumped in …………
Xu Liangchen was stopped on the far side of the embankment, she stood quietly, a deep in the bottom of her eyes. This cold man, what kind of world is in his heart? The river roars, life and death, it seems that nothing can shake his mind, his insistence on some things, one has to be convinced and even fear …… In front of this persistence, to himself, he is equally cold ……
That upright posture is like a pine like a cypress, with a strong wind and bones …… Xu Liangchen gently sighed, the country of poverty and weakness, the chaotic situation, and how many big and small things waiting for aspiring people to do! If it is not such an awkward and strange relationship between the two people, can work with such a person hand in hand, in exchange for the peace and prosperity of the divine state, how fortunate in this life!
Behind her, Duan Qiping looked at the river and the people fighting with nature on the dam, her heart fluttering: ‘Life is so fragile in the face of natural and man-made disasters. …… Sticking to one’s ideals, or a kind of lone courage, but it gives value to one’s short life ……’ I don’t know if I’m talking about the people who saved the disaster or myself, but Xu Liangchen heard her insisting on the truth that news is the truth a few times to be passed over without remorse.
By evening, the water level finally began to slowly decline, and downstream to the communication soldiers also sent reassuring good news, a few blocked tributaries have been dredged to release water, the weather actually also let the nose of the river jingwu a word, the rain stopped! Minjiang River dam saved.
To the next day at noon, the long-lost sun finally rare face, bruised and battered officers and soldiers began to take turns to rest, mud man like Duan Yijie also limped back to the residence.
The wound was re-bandaged, after a few days of flesh wounds but healed quickly, it has been good and bad low fever, the military doctor prescribed a number of prescriptions have not been able to heal, so a strong persuade Duan Yijie to the nearby Tangkeng to rest for a few days.
The boss finally agreed, this day just want to arrange the next day to go over, who knows Luo Hongwen came to report that the press corps is about to arrive at the Yu River, the big young see or do not see?
In the past few days, Xu Liangchen, excluding the time for translating information and broadcasting, was taking care of Duan Yijie. Look at the hideous wounds on his feet, some unconscious heartache, especially listening to Luo Hongwen said that the wounds are for the rescue of Jiang Jingwu injury, but also more than a trace of inexplicable taste, on someone’s occasional ‘wantonness’ also temperamentally tolerate, the two people are still not much to say, but get along with a lot more than the past harmony.
I heard that the press corps to, Xu Liangchen is packing tea cups of hand a beat, looked at Duan Yijie a glance without saying a word to continue to busy with the matter at hand. The press corps must have heard the recent broadcast, I wonder what their reaction to their work is …… Duan Yijie didn’t move to look at her and said to Luo Hongwen, ‘In that case, wait for the press corps to come through before you go.’
Luo Hongwen promised to go and make arrangements, Duan Yijie looked at Xu Liangchen as if nothing had happened, the press corps is coming she seems to be quite concerned about it, is it because that American reporter is also in it? She has different feelings towards Jiang Jingwu, but what about this American reporter? They have a common language, or alumni, colleagues, can not be ignored. ……
Xu Liangchen didn’t care about his thoughtful gaze, during the few days they spent together, the cold-faced big young man often looked over like this, as if he wanted to see himself more clearly and clearly, and she was already used to it. Gathering up the things at hand, she took out the house, not noticing someone frowning behind her and sighing quietly.
The more they got along, the more they could not let go. That day the soldiers rescued a little girl, she heartbreakingly picked up the skinny child in her arms, feeding her one bite at a time, the little girl ate to her heart’s content, timidly revealing a smile with tears in her eyes, and Liang Chen smiled along with her. She smiled, neat snow-white teeth, eyes such as jewels like colourful, look at the Duan Yijie heart shaking a few difficult to hold themselves. The person who has always been cold and clear, I can not imagine from the heart to laugh, is so charming and touching.
Duan Yijie heart wildly exclaimed, days, this girl really does not smile then, a smile to the city. That smile, the sunrise flowers bloom full of spring, Duan Yijie feel again difficult to resist. She knew that her smile was so beautiful? Has anyone ever told her? Must not have. Otherwise, she would not have smiled like this occasionally.
Looking at the opposite Xu Liangchen, Duan Yijie heart inexplicable indefinable like and spoiled, slowly converged into get her desire. He wanted to love her, wanted to pamper her, wanted to see her so happy and bright smile every day.
In the past few days, he saw a gradual habit and acceptance in Xu Liangchen’s eyes, Duan Yixiang understood that she has slowly begun to integrate into his life and even life, she already does not hate or accustomed to his presence, but this acceptance from Duan Yijie want to return to the heart of one, there is still a long, long distance.
He can no longer let go.
She is a very responsible woman, less than an hour of broadcasting every day, she translated and then humbly handed over to the other translators in the group to carefully check over, and then sat there silently reciting until skilled and fluent.
The other day when I had lunch with Qiping, I kindly gave her her favourite hot and sour shredded potato, but she didn’t say a word and left it at the bottom of the bowl. At that time thought she disliked, Duan Yijie’s face will be black black, or Duan Qiping understand him deeply, explained that sister-in-law is extremely serious about her work, I heard that stimulating things are not good for the throat, and now even this is not eaten ……. Not to mention whether or not it is really irritating the throat, this is a disaster area, the lack of vegetables, this dish is often on the table, she does not eat this what else is there to eat?
When translating messages, she has the patience and ability to become a ‘Benzi’; as a broadcaster, but in a short period of time, she has become the ‘Southern Painted Eyebrow’ as praised by the people. …… Her broadcasting removes the information provided by the command department, and many of them are her own on-site reports, which are factual, objective and emotional, and are enjoyed by officers, soldiers and the people. …… These days occasionally go out, broadcasting time will come across the command only a few radios next to a circle full of quiet listening to the crowd.
She is an extremely charismatic woman, if there is such a person to accompany hand in hand to spend the coming years, no matter how difficult and difficult life will be a rare fortune, so that he where to let go?
The press corps arrived in the afternoon, and everything went smoothly at the beginning, as it should: interviewing the local people, learning about the distribution of relief goods, the resettlement of displaced people, the rescue of the dam, etc. The Q&A session with the press corps also went according to the schedule. The question-and-answer session was also held in a temporary hall, as requested by the press corps.
The reporters came up with sharp questions, especially about the use of the relief loans, so much so that the secretarial staff of the command department spread out piles and piles of information, the data was verified one by one, and later on the situation evolved a bit too much, and the push from a few Japanese journalists was very questionable.
Xu Liangchen came late, she and Duan Qiping stood in an inconspicuous corner behind the crowd. A Japanese reporter holding some unknown photos, in front of several British and American journalists to circulate, journalists whispering, after a while it seems that the crowd elected two journalists came out to ask questions.
A Japanese reporter scornfully looked at the Secretariat moved out of the information, said: ‘Although according to the information shows that the relief loan is indeed used in the disaster relief, but how to ensure that your army, to provide the true reliability of this information? I have heard that your country has had some bad habits since ancient times.’ Saying this, he raised the photos in his hand, ‘I have some photos here, please ask your army how to explain?’
Duan Yijie sat in the master’s seat, listening to the human translation of the Japanese words, his sword brows wrinkled, staring at the Japanese reporter coldly, but did not say anything, signalling Luo Hongwen to pick up the photos, looked at them for a couple of seconds and then casually placed them on the table, and then signalled for another reporter to ask a question.
As soon as he opened his mouth, Xu Liangchen was surprised to find that this person was actually David!
Just when he was surprised, David’s smooth Harvard accent had already spread up from the crowd, ‘I’m sorry, the loan came from my country, so my countrymen and I, as well as the government, are even more interested in knowing the use of the money, and whether it is in accordance with the provisions of the contract.’
David’s words, although not as unreasonable as the Japanese reporter’s, but obviously also questioning the answer given by the Chinese side, Duan Yijie listened to the thin lips slightly hooked, meaningfully looked at David, or did not say anything.
The first group army sent the secretariat staff do not lack understand English and Japanese, but they are all soldiers, and there is no officer who is good at dealing with foreign affairs. During this period of time, everyone was struggling hard to save the disaster, but here they were being scorned and questioned about their own personality, immediately many people’s faces became ugly, the director of the secretariat looked at Duan Yijie who didn’t say anything, and held back his anger and answered their questions politely and briefly: ‘’Since the government of my country has arranged for all of you to come to the site of the disaster area to cover the story, it means that there is no place to avoid, and the current situation of the disaster area is right before you all, please trust yourselves. Please believe in your own eyes.’
Another Japanese journalist stood up.
‘Yes, I only believe in my own eyes, but my eyes tell me that the truth may be different …….’
It was simply a deliberate provocation, and journalists from all sides started talking again, expressing their doubts to each other in their own languages. Xu Liangchen knew that the secretariat did not have a suitable interpreter, so if this went on, wouldn’t it be a chicken and duck talk, the more they talked, the more confusing it became?
Anxious in her heart, she couldn’t help but take two steps forward, Duan Yijie’s gaze turned, saw her, and gave her a deep look, half encouraging, half affirmative. His gaze caused Xu Liangchen to be encouraged, and on an impulse, she couldn’t help but utter, ‘Excuse me, please allow me to interrupt.’
The crowd turned around at the sound of the voice, only to see a young woman dressed in a light grey cheongsam, demurely and graciously walking over from the gap that the crowd had given way to. Her face was plain, and her clothes were the daily wear of a woman from an ordinary thin family with a family fortune here, with no flowers or embroidery on the light grey material, but she had her own kind of elegant and noble temperament.
The people passed each other eyes, have whispered to the side of the person inquired, are some do not understand, here is the military government first group army disaster relief headquarters, although there are women, but not much, such a reporter question and answer session how to run out of a woman? Can not help but both puzzled and a little curious.
David obviously did not expect to see Xu Liangchen here, the look of excitement, they want to rush up, to see Duan Yijie’s cold and light eyes, the movement and the surprise on the face are a beat, the footsteps are no longer suppressed. At this time, some reporters have already recognised Xu Liangchen, so they began to talk about her identity, why the young lady of the Marshal’s House is here, and what she came out for.
Xu Liangchen demeanour calmly, lips a touch of light to almost no smile walked out, received Luo Hongwen speed over the pile of photos casually turn over, and then stood still, without moving a glance at the hands together calm as usual Duan Yijie, his eyebrows slightly knitted, Xu Liangchen sensitively noticed that his expression has been somewhat relaxed down. Luo Hongwen had also quietly walked out.
Slightly raising her head to scan the seated journalists, Xu Liangchen’s line of sight paused for a moment on David’s face, slightly jawing, then turning to the two Japanese journalists, gazing straight at them for a moment, before turning to David once again, she said in pure, clear English, ‘’Mr David, I have no doubt that your opinion of my country and its people is based on fairness and objectivity. Because we once shared a common position.’
David could not have imagined that Xu Liangchen had directly confronted himself, and for a moment his thoughts rose and fell almost unable to figure out the deeper meaning of her words, only nodding his head, acknowledging her words …… The two had always been colleagues, their stance on China was almost the same, this was a fact, Catherine was not wrong.
Xu Liangchen smiled faintly at him and continued, ‘’The Southlands suffered from severe flooding, which you all know very well. The military government, in order to maximise its ability to tide over the difficulties with the people, has not only taken out its limited finances, encouraged the community to raise donations from all walks of life, and offered relief loans to various friendly states.’
What did the so-called friendly states do? Xu Liangchen unconsciously did Duan Yijie’s customary action, faintly hooking his lips, ‘We thank the US government for lending a helping hand. But ……’ A pair of clear eyes like water swept through a face in front of me: ‘The Chinese have always known that there is never a free lunch under the sky. Disaster relief borrowing, the military government paid higher than half the interest rate of ordinary bank borrowing as a price!’
This kind of harsh conditions of disaster relief borrowing, if not a last resort, which government will be a fool? And the debtor, collecting a high interest rate and still doubting your character, what kind of humiliation is that?
Xu Liangchen raised the photo in his hand, and then said, ‘China since the Opium War, the national political system is in decline, and then the warlords are in chaos, the fire beacons, the army with a gun in their hands, belonging to different forces, those who bully the people, and those who do evil, you do not fully trust the Southern Army, I think it is completely understandable.’
A smug smile appeared on the Japanese reporter’s face, and Xu Liangchen glanced at him lightly, then said decisively, ‘However, I will tell you all from my own personal experience that this army, which is here to provide disaster relief, is worthy of trust! A government that would rather endure such conditions and offer special relief loans should not be doubted!’
She raised her eyebrows slightly and glanced at Luo Hongwen, who had walked in, Luo Hongwen nodded his head lightly and unnoticeably, Xu Liangchen continued, ‘Please turn back, in the courtyard is a group of ordinary soldiers who participated in the flood relief effort, none of the wounds that are accumulating on their bodies came from the battlefield of gunfire and bullets ……’
The crowd turned back in response to the voice, the door opened, Xu Liangchen could not help but be stunned, originally thought it was just a few or a dozen people, who knew that the courtyard was filled with young Southern Army soldiers. They either took off their uniforms, or pulled up their trouser legs high, bare or brown or white or fat or thin skin, deep and shallow are scars, there are rescue when the branches cut, there are carrying sandbags when the stone stabbed ………… Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but look at Duan Yijie, who stood up and gave a solemn military salute to his soldiers, and only then did he understand why he still insisted on hurting his feet ……. Most of his soldiers are like this ah!
Echoing the salute of the army chief, the soldiers who were not in good shape but whose momentum had not been reduced returned the military salute in unison, and for a time, the large hall was quiet. China’s military participation in disaster relief is rare, for disaster relief scarred like this is even more rare, reporters from various countries look at the scene in front of them seems to be a bit unbelievable.
Xu Liangchen calmed down his emotions for a while, and then said: ‘This is part of the soldiers of the Southern Army who participated in the disaster relief, and there are many more like them, if you need, you can continue to see! If there are still doubts, please look behind you, he is the First Legion Army’s army commander, and he has the same wounds on his body!’
Duan Yijie didn’t expect Xu Liangchen to suddenly turn the conversation to himself, he glanced at her with some surprise, but he saw Xu Liangchen’s solemn expression, her eyes had a slight redness. The crowd was even more surprised, no one would have thought that the grand marshal of the southern military government would personally participate in disaster relief, how is this possible?
A piece of silence, Xu Liangchen raised his hand pointing out the window, voice some low some sinking with a faintly undetectable choking: ‘……． If you still do not believe, please look at the Minjiang River dam next to the woods, where there are more than a dozen new graves, he Ammon’s name is engraved on the cold stone monument ……. They are for the rescue and lost their lives of Chinese soldiers, some of them home in the far north, some just married his new wife, some have white hair old mother …… A living life, just like this returned to the cold dust, without the old laughter, without expression and language, just because they are Chinese soldiers, here is their country and compatriots!’
Looking at a single upright figure in the courtyard, Xu Liangchen paused for a moment, took a long breath, then his eyes slowly slid over a face with different expressions in front of him, ‘Against them, who has the right to doubt that the disaster relief is nothing? That the data is fabricated?……’
The mood is a little excited, she paused again, and then read low with full of emotion:
“Mom, don’t cry,
Natural and man-made disasters are the poisoning of the Holy Spirit, the human tender body can’t stall,
As long as you’re alive, Mom, that’s God’s favour to us,
Because of you, every year at the Qingming Festival, on our graves, we’ll be more than a spade of soil;
Mom, don’t cry, we’ll be helping each other in heaven.
We are now free of pain,
The waves came so suddenly, there is nothing to cover, only our only body;
Can not accompany you to finish the road ahead,
How worried we are about your tears of grief, how we long for you to be happy and happy ……’
This is a poem Xu Liangchen often reads in the broadcast, many people, including many journalists remember it clearly, the soldiers even longer recite it, Xu Liangchen reads it in a low voice, reads it, and reads it fondly in different languages …… Reading in English, David could not help but follow; Reuters reporters followed, more and more people followed …… Different languages do not prevent people from expressing the same feelings ……
A few Japanese journalists could not imagine that it would develop into such a situation, after looking at each other, quietly looked around, soldiers and their compatriots red eyes, oaths generally read to the memory of their comrades and the blessing of the motherland of the motherland; young marshal upright posture, military salute solemn; journalists have been completely touched by the photographs they distributed have been abandoned on the ground, a few feet full of mud and water wantonly stepped on it!
In the distance, Duan Qiping looked at his young and beautiful sister-in-law with red eyes of admiration, what a touching, what a reasoned and sharp refutation of words! Worthy of being the person in big brother’s heart, this patriotic love, compatriot love, touching!
Jiang Jingwu a pair of black eyes without blinking looked at the former childhood friend, since childhood together, thought he understood her to the depths, but I do not know that he never understood her in the slightest? This is the quiet and dignified Xiao Chen? This is their own thought that love her is to give her a warm little home, can be a good mother and wife of the little Chen?…… It turns out that the sky in her heart is so far away, her embrace is so magnanimous, where there is not only a home but also a country. …… He really missed it?……
David opened his eyes wide, motionless staring at the front near the charming figure, Catherine in his heart, has been the embodiment of beauty and kindness, represents the mysterious charm of the East, today, she once again let him pour, sinking ……
Encourage her to walk up, Duan Yi Jie originally only for her genius foreign language ability …… The language of his own men could not cope with these reporters who seemed to be prepared and had ulterior motives. Who knows, Xu Liangchen is amazing, not humble and righteous, emotional and sensible. His fiery gaze undisguisedly gazed at his sweetheart, this is my Duan Yiza’s wife! The heart of the family and the country, great love; never grovelling, the top of the sky!
The voice is so familiar that many reporters have already heard and understood that this woman is the announcer of the recent government radio station. Is it not a sign of the sincerity and determination of the Southern military government in disaster relief that such a noble and beautiful young woman is present at the scene of the disaster area on her honeymoon for the sake of disaster relief?
Besides, from the whole borrowing procedure and operation point of view, or quite modern national efficiency, the southern military government constitutional and congressional system relationship, the debt of the ‘black box’ operation possibility was extremely small, now the military government and specially set up a radio station, constantly on-site broadcast the progress of the disaster relief, with the journalists reported in a timely manner, reflecting a considerable transparency and public opinion monitoring role. The military government also set up a radio station to broadcast the progress of the disaster relief on the spot, which, together with the reporters’ timely reports, demonstrated a considerable degree of transparency and public opinion monitoring. After a scene like that, journalists from various countries had already leaned towards the military government emotionally, so after that, no matter how Japanese journalists lobbied privately, it could no longer play a role, and a few Japanese journalists with ulterior motives had to live with their mouths shut in grey.
The press corps interviews in Xu Liangchen’s participation, for the military government to obtain the greatest support, a period of time the newspapers of various countries one after another positive reports on the floods in southern China, and the government’s relief situation, for the people in the affected areas to obtain the greatest external support and assistance.
Duan Yijie can finally rest assured to take his sweetheart to Tangkeng temporary rest for a few days.
Tangkeng is a famous scenic area of the Minjiang Plain, the entire canyon is nearly two kilometres long, dense jungle, waterfalls and waterfalls, known as the ‘eighteen waterfalls in the sky’, countless clear pools, the surface of the form of a strange and beautiful, and the longest history of the Southland hot springs area.
Tangkeng hot springs because of the spring name, spring warm soup, has been a thousand years not dry. Local geography said it ‘Tangkeng spring, in the Minjiang River southwest of sixty miles, spring from the stone whale in the outflow, its colour green, its hot as soup, people bathing can heal the stubborn diseases’. Villagers live together according to the spring and become Tangkeng. After the Qing Emperor Qianlong’s southern tour had visited the Tangquan pool, the imperial pen personally inscribed ‘Tangkeng’ two words, and set up a monument to record.
Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, many famous scholars and missionaries from western countries have built their residences in Tangkeng as a holiday place. The military government in this place also has a sanatorium, but not the Marshal’s private property. As the wife of the army chief, under the military doctor’s rightful request, Xu Liangchen, of course, could not refuse to accompany someone who had been suffering from a low-grade fever to the sanatorium called Half Tangju.
The sanatorium was built right on the waist of the Shiju Mountain, with green water and beautiful scenery, ancient buildings, and two waterfalls in the back, the Black Dragon Pool and the Resounding Water Pool, cascading down from a hundred metres, with one fall and three twists and turns, sounding like a drum beating, hence the name. The so-called half-soup is because the hot spring here is a combination of hot and cold springs. Bright and clear, you can bathe and drink.
The car went nearly an hour, slowly climbed up the mountainside, the afterglow of the setting sun reflected in the mountain peaks, pines such as cover sprinkled with a few golden light, lined with half of the Tangju like a paradise.
There are stationed personnel to welcome, the car drove straight in, until the back of a corner flying eaves of the two-storey building before stopping. The two of them walked up, Luo Hongwen and the driver sent up simple luggage. Duan Yijie walked into the washroom, Xu Liangchen stood by the window, seeing the hot air steaming behind the building, a hot spring with water the colour of turquoise, he couldn’t help but look at it twice more.
‘Tired, right? Do you want to rest for a while first?’ Duan Yijie came out from the washroom, and while taking off his military cap, he hooked his lips and smiled, ‘Dr Hu is also making a big deal out of this, what’s so important about a low fever? What’s so important about a low fever? It will naturally get better in a few days. …… Since you have come, you will accompany me for two days, recently you are also exhausted ……’
Seems to know that she is a little reluctant, Duan Yijie opened his mouth to olive the big topic, and politely apologised, but let Xu Liangchen can not say anything else, so a faint smile did not make a sound. What is the point of talking about this when you’re here? What makes her uneasy is, no matter how to mobilise, Duan Qiping ironically refused, said nothing to accompany them over, let Xu Liangchen is very depressed ……. In this kind of environment, just yourself and the cold-faced big young man and not many guards, if all day long four eyes opposite each other, how uncomfortable.
Like right now, indoor silence, the only birds chirping outside the window, the man’s black eyes burning, how can they be embarrassed? Xu Liangchen some uneasy hand grabbed a piece of clothing, hiding into the bathroom.
When she was distracted to wash the autumn finished out, the sky has been a little dark, Luo Hongwen is bringing people to send on the dinner up. Duan Yijie smiled and pointed across the room, ‘Eat first, go for a good soak after dinner.’
Xu Liangchen glanced at him, didn’t make a sound, and somewhat hesitantly sat down on the opposite side. She was freshly dressed out of the bath, her cheeks flushed, seemingly a little uneasy. With her delicate little girl attitude, she looked at Duan Yijie dizzily and couldn’t help but smile again. The heart silently thought, just like this, just like this determination to not let you leave again one by one life is short, a lot of changes, this time is a flood, the next time do not know what, first eat to the stomach I am assured that you collect the heart and then say.
Two people are thinking silently with the dinner. Chopsticks removed down. The two brushed their teeth and rinsed their mouths and showered, after which Duan Yijie leaned on the bed, Xu Liangchen leaned against the bamboo couch by the window, and rested quietly for a long time. Open your eyes again, outside the window is already the night sky quiet, gradually brighten up the stars, pile up, brilliant as summer flowers, low and bright, as if in the top of the head, within reach.
Is their own never seen the beautiful night sky pay is looking at the daze, the lights a bright, Duan Yijie low voice sounded behind: ‘This is my favourite night pay go, and you go out to see the stars ……’.
Cold-faced big young man will actually do such a romantic thing? Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned and couldn’t help but raise her eyes to look at him. Under the lights night, those eyes like stars flow, because of the shallow sleep just now, face through a touch of halo red …… Duan Yijie trance again remembered that peach, skin thin like a pinch on the break, so only available mouth sucking, very sweet and sweet …… Duan Yijie swallowed with some difficulty.
Endured and endured, he hooked his lips and smiled gently, his eyes flashed, smiling innocently and pure: ‘Here do not have to be a building height of a hundred feet can also hand pick the stars, go, Yanzhou can not be seen in such a starry sky it.’
Words spoken gently, with compelling eyes, Xu Liangchen really some can not say what they want to say to refuse, but in such a night, and such status of the man, go to do that romantic thing …… There is a kind of inexplicable uneasiness in her heart.
Duan Yijie no longer smiled, he just looked at her seriously. He knew that at this time, he couldn’t have too much emotion in his eyes, more than that, the timid white rabbit would be scared; but he also couldn’t be without tenderness, without tenderness how could he impress this delicate minded Liangchen?
Xu Liangchen was about to turn away his eyes, but Duan Yijie turned into the washroom and changed his clothes before walking out. He changed out of his uniform, how he was dressed inside could not be seen clearly, only a blue bathrobe was granted on his body, his feet were bare, revealing a section of his calf, a very casual and casual look. His hand also held another dark red bathrobe, demeanour is very commonplace handed over
“Sitting inside the hot springs to look at the stars, is here to the most comfortable enjoyment, you will not refuse it, right?’
If you’re here, you’re here, you won’t be so pretentious to let go, right? But Xu Liangchen really wanted to refuse, however, it was as if that person knew what was going on in her mind, and such a smile was clearly expressed in his gleaming eyes.
Looking at him somewhat nervously, Duan Yijie looked out the window at the night sky as if nothing had happened, a picture of yearning. This person still has a low fever, since he wants to go then go, at least it is under the night sky, he hides in the water and does not come out, what can he do …… Xu Liangchen fixed his mind, took the bathrobe and turned to walk into the bathroom.
Bathroom hanger hanging a set of domestic still rare swimming costume, dark red, one-piece, bathrobe also seems to be tailor-made, wear on the body no matter the length of fat and thin are very suitable, slightly long under the rock cover all, just show a pair of bare feet out, and as she thought of a pair of clogs placed next to wear up to let Xu Liangchen heart of the uneasiness to alleviate a lot.
Gathering the collar Xu Liangchen opened the door, Duan Yijie’s eyes swept over her body. Slightly sideways, combing his hand through the black hair that was a bit dampened by the water plastered on his forehead, he gently hooked his lips, ‘Let’s go.’
His faint, if uncaring, reaction caused Xu Liangchen to completely lower her heart, slightly lowering her eyebrows as she walked up. Appearing to be a little distracted, she was caught off guard when her feet were tossed by something and stumbled for a moment, and was instantly grabbed by a solid and slightly sweaty palm, holding her steady: ‘Be careful.’
‘…… Thanks.’ Xu Liangchen pursed his lips, hurriedly trying to draw back his hand, who knew that his fingers were tight, how could he not draw it out.
Finally gave me a grip, will I let go …… Duan Yijie inclined his head and watched her secretly make a tug of war with herself, and couldn’t help but cock his lips, and tightened his hand a few more points. Girl, don’t you know how tempting you are? Dark fragrance, fresh and warm, Duan Yijie body a burst of heat ……
Dark red bathrobe encapsulated in a soft and beautiful body, vaguely revealing the collarbone beautiful as jade, skin like snow, white in the flash of soft luster,…… He has thought of the heart aches, the more he waits the more he misses, the memory of her occasional smile, from time to time flowers bloom in the mind.
When can I embrace her into my arms, so that she is shy and happy smile in her own embrace? Duan Yijie deeply longed for it, and he knew that he could no longer continue to wait. She must be his in this life, and he must be hers in this life …… Liang Chen, you can no longer push me away …… Looking at the pretty face with picturesque brows and eyes whose expression was trying to be light, he whispered, ‘Don’t move.’
Xu Liangchen was stunned, silent for a moment, but under the hands of the twilight force and then a struggle, Duan Yijie was prepared to follow the trend to firmly buckle her hand, and then do not let her break free. Xu Liangchen looked at the corner of his lips that wipe vaguely ‘bad’ smile shadow, want to speak and then stop, have no choice but to let him pull his hand into the night.
From a corner of the downstairs hidden corner door to go out, is a log planks paved walkway, the end of the walkway water mist filled with hot steam, it is as green as emerald half of the hot spring pool.
Duan Yijie stature erect and high latitude, Xu Liangchen is slender and slender, the two hand in hand, a movement between a static with the unexpected harmony. Duan Yijie slightly side head, secretly measuring the beauty of the side, imagined that at this time if he stretched out his arm, just can ring on the soft lines of the shoulders, and she precisely can be wrapped around his waist, the height of the two people and the lines with so coordinated.
Duan Yijie straightened his waist, confident that one day, he would let someone know that they would be perfect for each other.
He walked to the edge of the pool, Duan Yijie did not let go of her hand, but turned his head and laughed: ‘Half of this pool is warm and half is cool, you can’t walk on the wrong side of the mouth, if you let you choose, Liangchen will not want the cool half, right?’
Xu Liangchen felt that he had something in his words, but couldn’t figure out what he meant, so he looked at him and didn’t say anything. Duan Yi Jie also no longer pursued the question, unwrapping his bathrobe and walking into the pool to sit down, comfortably breathing out.
Then he raised his eyebrows and turned his head to look at Xu Liangchen, still not coming down? Xu Liangchen, however, was greatly embarrassed by the scene in front of him, a burst of heat: someone was actually wearing only a pair of shorts all over his body! Under the starlight clearly see that wheat-coloured skin glistening, let a person can not help but think, will not also like honey …… The same sweetness? The solid and healthy waist and arms without the slightest bit of fat, the flat but tight and powerful belly, the two long legs …… Xu Liangchen blushed, her eyes dodged and flickered, her heartbeat was so fast that she could hear the sound of ‘thumping’. This was the first time she had seen a man’s nearly naked body so close. She couldn’t help but hold her breath, deeply shocked and embarrassed.
Through the action of holding onto the edge of the pool, Xu Liangchen quietly turned her face …… sideways. The situation was too ambiguous, and the atmosphere had some inexplicable danger, so she thought it was better to stay away.
‘Looks like you have the habit of wearing a bathrobe to soak in a hot spring? You did not say earlier, I forgot to instruct him to ask to prepare a few more pieces, or else you will go up how can you be good?……’ Duan Yijie said in a half-truth, half-false manner, not knowing whether it was intentional, or intentional to catch a wake-up call. For some reason, Xu Liangchen, however, seemed to have heard a hint of gloating in his words?
Can not help but frowned, suffered for a long time, in the Duan Yi mixed flirtatious gaze, had no choice but to raise his head, red-faced whispered: ‘…… You, you turn around …..’
Oh, Duan Yijie hooked his lips in understanding, but obediently side body, Xu Liangchen hand and foot pull down the bathrobe a few steps into the quickly bury themselves underwater …… Duan Yijie quietly squinted at her, such a beautiful view not to see is not a loss?
Xu Liangchen wore that piece of swimming costume that he carefully selected, although covering the beautiful collarbone, two white delicate long legs, but unreservedly exposed outside, so that he had a glimpse. Skin like jade with beautiful lines, is really tempting, Duan Yijie can not help but look at a few more eyes, can wear a swimming costume like this style, in addition to their own beautiful petite wife, Duan Yijie complacently thought, who else can there be?
The water temperature is slightly higher than the body temperature, Xu Liangchen sank down violently, quickly by the warm water bag, comfortable, she could not help but tremble, mouth low inhaled breath, leaned back and sat on the wall of the pool.
Water mist filled, starlight flickered, silhouette in the mist some blurred, two people did not speak. After a long while, the heat on Xu Liangchen’s face subsided, feeling that the tense ambiguity in the air seemed to slowly dissipate, he slowly raised his head. Unexpectedly, she saw a pair of eyes as black as the stars in the sky, looking at herself without a moment’s notice.
Under the starlight of the sky, she was fixed in Duan Yijie’s eyes like that.
The windows of each other’s minds reflected the example shadows of the other, gazing deeply.
Only for a moment, Xu Liangchen thought somewhat dully, he …… When did he approach himself like this? Why they are not aware of it? She slowly slid away, half covered, half embarrassed towards Duan Yijie hooked her lips and smiled, ‘It’s so hot ……’
Duan Yijie didn’t pick up her words. Seeing her head down and not moving, he was curious and wanted to get closer to see what happened to her, but he didn’t expect Xu Liangchen to suddenly raise her head, and the two men’s sights suddenly met like that. That pair of black like blue pool eyes, as if with the temptation of the soul, Duan Yijie feel that look longer, will be instantly sunk again can not extricate themselves.
Covered up a smile, put away just now the lost soul, Duan Yijie dare not let the sweetheart found his desire: ‘hot? I help you up ……’
Hand out, did not wait for Xu Liangchen refused, has not be refused to help on that condensed fat tender lotus root-like arm, golden wind and jade dew at first meeting, the two bodies can not help but a tremor, his burning eyes to see Xu Liangchen creepy, only feel ambiguous breath to make themselves fidgety, can not help but Huo Ran get up, they want to leave.
Who knows, feet slip, under the hands and feet, grabbed is someone’s trousers, alarmed to let go, but to fall into the water, someone’s long arm stretch, Xu Liangchen will be received into the arms.
The beautiful feeling in his hand, let Duan Yijie can not help but press more tightly, hot eyes almost glued to someone’s body. The sudden intimacy between the two was too much, and Xu Liangchen only felt that every inch of her body had fallen into the man’s scorching embrace. The hot, wet gasps in her ears, the tightly fused body… Her body was hot and her heart was beating too fast, but her palms were drenched in cold sweat. Want to struggle and do not dare to make too much noise, anxious and timid helplessness, indescribable shame and embarrassment for.
The line of sight dodged around the occasion, but unexpectedly met his eyes, Xu Liangchen breath a stagnation, only to feel that in the line of sight of the man doting anxious look, let her some inexplicable …… Can’t bear to …… Many years later, she still often remember that night under the starry sky, his complex and simple eyes, warm like spring water, people have no place to avoid, no place to hide, and then the whole person, the whole heart is soft and warm ……
Under the starry eyes, Duan Yijie without hesitation leaned over and kissed the red lips of the day and night.
Fine, gentle and eager kisses, kissing her eyebrows, her forehead, her eyelashes, her hot cheeks, her trembling lips…… Xu Liangchen stayed generally wide open eyes, thought outside and unexpected plunder, let her trembling powerless, covered in the body of the robust body more so that she has no place to hide, the mind blank, can only stare at his thick eyelashes, slightly cool thin lips …… Wandering on the body of the palm of the fingers, the lower abdomen of the warm taste of the touch, has gone beyond the scope of her thinking ……
Rolling sucking friction, in Xu Liangchen has not yet had time to defend, has long driven into the watery tenderness between the lips and tongue, unfamiliar and familiar burning, so that Xu Liangchen trembled to the point of being unable to resist …… When she returned to her senses, the only thing she thought in her heart was to regret her silent indulgence …… Tonight, he seemed to have been carrying the covetousness of a hunter, and her mind was already in turmoil.
‘You promised me, ready aren’t you? Liangchen.’ Duan Yijie let go of her and inhaled deeply, his timbre low and lingering, with indescribable intimacy.
Xu Liangchen’s body lightly trembled, hardened her head and pretended to be stupid: ‘I …… I don’t understand, what are you saying ……’
‘What, my Liangchen wants to renege?’ Duan Yijie laughed lowly. The corner of Xu Liangchen’s mouth twitched, this person …… How can you be so renegade tonight ……
‘No more,’ Duan Yijie looked down at the beautiful person in his arms, his words were low and dark, containing an indescribable thirst: ’…… You don’t even know …… I think ah boil ah how difficult …… For the sake of our sexual happiness, you must not suffocate me ……’
Xu Liangchen’s brain rumbled, his heart beating rapidly, as if the whole person exploded with blood surging upwards. Suddenly a flash in front of her eyes, suddenly she was picked up by his waist and swooped down to the wigwam beside the bathtub …… ‘You …… You put ……’ Mouth was quickly blocked, feet in the air, the man straight pressed her into a wigwam hinterland.
He rolled over, she struggled under him, her arms and legs kicking and fighting, not wanting to ignite a fire out, he backed up a breath, his movements suddenly rough, hot and wet tongue with longing to roam recklessly.
‘No, don’t you ……’ Xu Liangchen gasped, intermittently twisting her head to dodge, he changed angles doggedly chasing after her lips and teeth, kissing fiercely and forcefully to make people return to their breath, Xu Liangchen’s hand against his chest pushed until it was trembling and sore but to no avail.
After struggling under him for half a day, she managed to let out a breath, which was then greedily swallowed back by him. A pair of large palms along the waist stroking, struggling between the side of the swimming costume sash was pulled down, Xu Liangchen slightly shrinking, Duan Yijie actually had the heart to notice, slightly let go of some of the arm, but still tightly clasped that slender waist sank into the pool. Warm water up, his hot fingers down to explore.
Xu Liangchen’s body stiffened, no longer able to wrench his hand around his waist. Trembling between a reversal by him, before a low cry, want to pull on the belt of the hands were his one-handed buckle behind him, chest was his forced up chest tightly pressed …… I didn’t get to know how he moved, the back of the swimming costume towel belt was pulled open at some point, his hands were on the upper thighs to explore and grind, rapid breathing and heartbeat, let Xu Liangchen’s mind a blank!
Wet and hot urgent gasp persists in the ears, she can not help but shame and embarrassment, can not help but raise his feet underwater kick him: ‘…… You let go ……’ The short low cry was covered and drowned again ……
‘Liang Chen, you promised me …… We are husband and wife, don’t reject me anymore, okay ……’ Duan Yisong softly persuaded and coaxed, ‘I’ll be careful, I’ll be very careful, gently ……’ Murmuring, warmly whispering in her ears, the movements of his hands didn’t stop …… He pressed her, his thighs squeezing hard into between her legs, Xu Liangchen’s senses all over her body stiffened with his ambiguous and intimate movements, and the sudden touch against her legs.
She was a little taken aback, stiffening under his hot strokes and kneading.
Mouth was covered and blocked, lips and tongue tangled and then tangled, she wanted to struggle wanted to push away wanted to plead …… Wanted to let him let himself go …… At that time promised to marry, she also knows what this is, but she trembled she was afraid of her …… All useless, Duan Yijie iron heartedly want to eat her …… His heavy breathing and the strength of his tightly clasping her body made her body soft and unable to resist.
‘Liangchen, my Liangchen ……’ He murmured her name over and over again, ‘Relax, Liangchen, it’ll only take a moment …… I’ll be very careful ……’ Slightly loosening his grip on her, his fingers and palms continued to roam over her body ……
His movements were gentle but raw, Xu Liangchen tensed her body and shook her head, ‘Don’t …… Don’t, don’t ……’ Duan Yijie low low light sigh, raised his hand pressed on the back of her head soothingly kissed her lips back and forth, low hoarse voice could not suppress the throbbing and manic heat: ‘Liangchen, believe me, I will not hurt you, don’t be afraid of…….’
Xu Liangchen only felt aggrieved, how could she not be afraid? Being firmly confined in his arms like this …… This kind of ambiguous intimacy, although the night is deep, but the starlight is all over the sky, flickering and blinking eyes, how can it not be nervous? She grasped the opportunity to take advantage of his inattention, pushed his face away with force, panting and trying to squeeze out a sentence: ‘No, don’t be here …… Really not ……’
Duan Yijie gave a start at the sound, inclined his head to look at her, licking and biting her slender fingers while his voice was low enough to ask, ‘…… Liangchen is saying don’t be here, just fine?’
Xu Liangchen was scalded by his burning line of sight, biting her lip and nodding hesitantly with some uncertainty.
‘My Liang Chen can really torture people …… So what now?’ Duan Yijie bent his head down, in her ear roughly breathed two breaths, hugged her hard for a while, the young body that was ready to go makes Xu Liangchen humongous heart scared, that strong and powerful …… ‘I can’t wait, what to do ……’
Growing up so big the first time to hear a man say these ambiguous and seem to understand the boudoir secret language, Xu Liangchen seems to be confused and seem to understand, there is no space for thought in the mind, just subconsciously use his hand against his shoulder, trying to isolate some distance, hands and feet at a loss.
Her frightened little white rabbit like innocent look, let him can not help but want to bully her, can not help but stifle a laugh break through her fragile support dipped up again, seemingly low said: ‘good, I promise you, not here …… But I want to test the credibility of your words ……’
…… What?
‘You can no longer refuse oh, eh?’ His voice was low and slow, but the fire burning in the bottom of his eyes was so fiery that Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but move her eyes away.
Not allowing her to say anything else, Duan Yijie clasped her waist …… But how can not enter its door.
A pair, two, fledglings.
He clumsily and impatiently endeavoured to try, gasping for breath and hugging her fiercely, kissing and kissing on her head and face like a small beast, calling her name in a low voice.
Xu Liangchen breathed a sigh of relief, now the youthful one should stop. ……
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Chapter 72
Xu Liangchen’s heart held a hidden fluke, but she forgot how obsessive someone is about what he has decided, how will he stop until he achieves his goal? After half a day of puffing and puffing, Duan Yijie finally raised his head, panting heavily, half embarrassed, half anxious to catch the soft body in his arms, seemingly apologetic seemingly embarrassed, whispered: ‘Liangchen, I …… I will definitely make you like ……’
Like, like?…… Like this kind of shameful awkwardness? Xu Liangchen was shocked and shy, but not black line, would like to say a sentence like this forget about it is very good and so on soft words to let someone let go of themselves, but did not expect a sudden body light, actually was Duan Yixian arms forcefully hugged up.
Did not wait for her to catch her breath, has been held by Duan Yijie into the building of a back room, body was put down only to realise that this is actually a Japanese-style hot springs and room, not far away from the dim red candlelight, is the hot steam of the spring soup, and the ground is a soft tatami mats. More than that, looking up, you can see the starlight glittering on the glass canopy that is divided into a lattice. ……
A ghostly fragrance of flowers lightly floating, look at the past, the corners of the house is actually full of bunches of blooming plain small flowers, branches and leaves beautiful flowers and rich fragrance, it is the mountains see more JiuLiXiang…… Xu Liangchen some surprised some touched some doubt to look at the hooked lips staring at their own men, this is his arrangement?
Duan Yijie smiled faintly, ice smart Liangchen how would not understand his own mind?…… I am this Nine Miles of Fragrance, the captive of your love (Nine Miles of Fragrance’s flower language), Liang Chen, please open your heart for me ……’
Xu Liangchen’s heart was full of mixed feelings. A man with the heart of his family and country, to please himself, going through the trouble of fine-tuning his mind, but because he fell in love with someone who did not fall in love with him, he was careful, he was heartbroken and cherished, he should be really, really in love, to have this kind of courage …… To hold one’s heart up, hot and cold by people. And himself, both have promised to marry, even if not love him, and where the right to raise his hand to overthrow him on the ground?
Mind turn back to haunt, ton lost the strength to push back, Duan Yijie seems to notice something, eyes dark, tall body low covered down. The two body wet clothes with a trace of coolness, and indoor hot springs steaming out of the water mist mingling, skin touching, but the transmission of tempting heat, hot and cold intermingling Xu Liangchen shame and embarrassment does not win don’t go to the face.
Duan Yijie will be her hands on the head, with the mouth of the swimming costume strap one by one to unravel, such as jade skin one inch by one inch show, his eyes slowly blazing, Xu Liangchen struggle but more and more weak no strength, face is also more and more red ……. A pull a tug between the gentle flow, pinch control, he is hard and stoic, but is firmly remembered from those foreign balls where he got the ‘true experience’…… Those that make him secretly blush precautions, on the first night of the woman must be warm …… Duan Yijie slightly frowned, do not understand why then they said, if she is half push half to dominate some of the okay…… Now he or she in fact gentle or should be overbearing?
Gently brushed over the moist red lips, he looked up, but saw that the face of the picturesque eyebrows, seemingly shy and helpless and seemingly scared and stubborn, seemingly weak and seemingly obedient and contradictory untamed, usually clear and bright eyes and long eyebrows frowning confused and glistening, plump elevation under him because of the gasping and undulating, so that Duan Yijie throat lightly, once again leaned over to use the lips and teeth to slowly explore up: ‘Liangchen, you make the me think so hard ……’
The voice is low and dark, seems to be real or fake fluttering in the ears, Xu Liangchen consciously body hot to burn up, the side of the neck of the wet and hot breath and lingering whispers so that she gave birth to her own never had a strange strange heart apoplexy, the body can not help but gently trembling.
He took a long breath, suppressing the heart has boiled desire, still tenderly and gently kissed her, he firmly remembered, this is their first time, he does not want her to suffer, he wants her to always remember this night …… As if a diligent good student, Duan Yi mixed with his lips and tongue, carefully depicted her and his own happiness, slightly clumsy but follow the instincts of the extreme teasing, lingering feeling of powerlessness such as electric current gusts spread throughout her body.
The sash was noiselessly opened, and his eyes were stunned by the jade-like skin. With a little callus finger palm brushed the butterfly wings like beautiful collarbone, along the jade neck smooth curve, with a hint of trembling slowly down, soft and plump feel let him linger on, her body tense, her skin flooded with petal-like faint halo red.
He sighed low and softly, his fine kisses slid down like a fine rain on a spring night, she breathed in sharply, her petite body pressed underneath her body changed from stiff to gently trembling. She closed her eyes feebly …… Some things might be instinctive, and he didn’t seem to come unprepared, so how could she still have the strength to resist? Closing her eyes and biting her lip, but not wanting to let her body’s instincts rule her mind ……
The dark red swimming costume unconsciously fell down, she tried to suppress the lips and tongue still on her ravaging, suppress let herself hidden almost out of the voice of the whispers, but did not expect to provoke the burning of someone even more arousal. His flaming hand travelled around, igniting longing and ecstasy, and he wanted more, much more.
He can no longer wait down, fingers along the wonderful curve down, Xu Liangchen body twilight stiff even breathing to pause, he vaguely aware of so stop, another gentle light kiss, she trembled, shy embarrassment does not win retreat, Duan Yijie tenderly whispered: ‘Liangchen, I love you ……’
Low hoarse murmur, accompanied by rapid breathing as if straight into the lungs, she only felt her heart in a burning in the sinking, the man’s breath with thick love and persistent possession, without leaving a gap surrounded by, she was powerless to sink into a world where only his …… Here only his breath． His love, his obsession, his madness and entanglement.
A hot current stirred in the body, the breathing in her ears became more and more coarse and disordered, his lips and tongue and fingers and palms became more and more overbearing and sensational, she struggled helplessly, the pair of warm hands made her gasp in shock and couldn’t bear it. He, however, seemed to understand her sensitivity and refused to let go again.
Her face a layer of thick red halo, delicate skin is like a peach blossom in full bloom, bright and unrivalled. She bit her lips tightly, gasped and closed her eyes, no longer able to stop her body trembling, and that wave of strong than a wave of torrent.
He loved her flirtatious ecstasy at this moment. Relentlessly, he kept the flames burning high until she was about to reach the peak of that never-before-seen beauty, and only then relaxed a little, embracing the soft, boneless body with a temptation he could no longer bear. He stopped the gap between his men’s movements, giving Xu Liangchen a moment to catch her breath. The gentle call and the clumsy but overbearing movements made her as if she was frying in ice and fire ……
Suddenly, there was a tearing pain underneath her body.
It hurt so much that she shuddered violently then curled up, tears slipped down instantly, almost biting her lips, she couldn’t help but push and hit him, ‘Don’t …… Let go ……’
He stopped at the sound of his voice, trying desperately to control his body, frowned and hugged her, panting sharply and kissing her earlobe lightly, low warmth and murmur: ‘Liangchen …… Liangchen …… I’ll be gentle, for a while ……’ The dull pain of the body hurt a thin sweat, Xu Liangchen could not help but whimper out.
That low and shallow sound in the ears of Duan Yijie, stimulating every nerve, barely supported for a while, listening to her whimpering gradually lower, and then can not endure, with a low roar of desire to live and die of pleasure quickly rise from somewhere in the body …… He softly soothed but no longer relax the force, can not be pushed to hide, biting the lips of Xu Liangchen issued a low sob and hidden whimper.
She experienced a special feeling that she had never felt before in her life, pain, ups and downs, highs and lows, hills and mountains, confused …… The pulsation of life as a tidal wave, in a flash, but as light as a feather, up and down has been the end of the world, had no choice but to follow his rhythm, floating and sinking, the sky and the bottom of the sea ……
In the misty vision, far and near the nine lixiang in the dark night bloom more and more wanton, stretching the branches on the flowers unscrupulously exudes the fragrance, full of room spring ……
Xu Liangchen can’t remember much of what happened afterwards, the only feeling is that someone’s appetite refused to let himself go. Murmuring murmur has never stopped, he was in the ears of the voice of the light call, intentional warmth, a moment this and that, so that they have to dance with him, she can only close her eyes, gasping low crying pleading, but caused a tender and loving kisses and more fierce into the offence, endless insatiable …… Until she can no longer withstand, the essence of exhaustion to fall asleep.
In the hazy sleep, the warmth spread through the sore and weak body, seems to be a mother’s gentle embrace, pulsating caress, Xu Liangchen lowly sighed softly, rubbed, found a comfortable position to continue to sleep.
Walking out of the hot springs, taking a towel to gently dry the water on her body, Duan Yijie put the person in his arms gently onto the tatami mat, kissing her lightly with pity, pulling over the thin quilt to cover her up, tilting his body with thin lips lightly hooking his eyes unblinking as he watched, watched, the moonlight spilling down from the skylight with a silvery haze of light, his sight full of spoiling and love.
She was finally his own! The corners of Duan Yijie’s lips floated in the shadow of a satisfied smile.
Smelling the fragrance of her hair, he closed his eyes, since when did she begin to tug at his feelings and desires, tugging at his hang-ups and thoughts? Was it the first time he met, he planted himself unknowingly? For the first time in his life, he put down his stance, gentle treatment of a woman, patiently pampering and coaxing, he did not expect to fall deeper and deeper, with a never-before-experienced tenderness sheer densely woven into a net, the net is his own heart.
Originally, he thought that all he had to do was to get her. But now, he found himself thinking much, much more. Because he really fell in love with her. However, her mind was still as erratic as ever, when would her heart fully belong to herself? Sighing softly, he slept as well with a string of hearts that were both satisfied and apprehensive.
Late at night on the mountain, surrounded by a quiet, gradually dimming down the starlight accompanied by the pale moonlight, shining the world’s sadness and sorrow, the mountain wind, bamboo shadows across the slanting.
Birds chirping, Xu Liangchen slowly opened her eyes, thoughts have a moment of stagnation, and then gradually awake, the body’s acidity, not with the clothes of the skin, so that she quickly remembered what happened last night, face hot, her heart mixed feelings. Can’t help but close her eyes and sigh lowly, pulling the covers up and quietly covering her face.
Now, how was she supposed to face him and the years after that?
‘Covered so tightly, you are not afraid of suffocating yourself?’ A soft laugh came from above her head, a low voice containing pleasure from Duan Yijie.
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Chapter 73
Xu Liangchen’s breath stuttered, this person was actually right next to her? Her heart was beating rapidly, and she was silent.
The thin quilt was gently pulled, she was shocked and busy force to grab, a slightly cool hand from the other side of the thin quilt drilled in, she panicked to dodge, under the hands of a loose, the thin quilt was suddenly lifted to a corner, Duan Yijie faint smile face appeared in front of the eyes.
His thin lips curved, handsome face God fresh spring breeze, remembering his body sore heart fearful shame embarrassed unbearable miserable situation, Xu Liangchen can not help but bite his lips and glared at him fiercely, and then in his smiling gaze in the very unlucky tugged the thin quilt, shrinking back to continue the turtle.
In her heart, she secretly slandered, this person is really, really hateful! He didn’t come here to recover from his illness, and he used all his methods to eat her up. The two of them only as a nominal husband and wife how good… But he had to make the awkward relationship more and more complex and difficult to face. Fighting is not able to beat, scolding is also only as a whisper, this kind of evil people removed to avoid, what else can she do?
‘Angry?’ Someone pulled the quilt, with a smile whispered: ‘last night wronged you, I …… I promise to study hard in the future ……’
‘……’ This person, what did he say? Xu Liangchen face a red, suddenly lifted the thin quilt ruthlessly gouge him a glance, regret how not found before this person cheek so thick, this kind of rogue? But now the wood has become a boat can not say anything.
Duan Yi Jie interestingly looked at her shame and indignation but helpless look, this girl usually always calm and dignified, it is rare to see her such a disturbed childlike manner, so that he and pity and love, almost want to move up again. However, he was afraid that she would be really annoyed, so he innocently raised his eyebrows and once again dryly promised, ‘For the sake of our happiness, I will definitely endeavour!’
Xu Liangchen’s face burned like fire, opened her mouth, but she could only be so angry that she violently pulled on the thin quilt and rolled over to turn her back to him, her heart beating like a drum. Duan Yijie low low muffled laughter, even the thin quilt together from behind to hold her into the arms, in the top of her head gently rubbing: ‘Liangchen ……’
Seeing her ignore should not be, simply narrowed his eyes in his heart complacently furtive up. Xu Liangchen body stiffened heart and anxious and angry: ‘You, do what?!’
Duan Yijie gently hummed, hand gripping the thin quilt pulled down: ‘What do I do Liangchen you do not know?’ The night to the situation quickly appeared in the mind, Xu Liangchen was somewhat stunned, face more red for a few points, hidden in the thin quilt of the eyes unfocussed turn around, his hands hastily pressed the quilt, ‘You, don’t …..’
Only listening to her words, Duan Yi Jie also want to come up with at this time the beauty of the lovely and moving feelings, can not help but a hot heart, can not help but tighten the lock in the slender waist of the iron-like arm, the corner of the lips a smudge of the shadow of the smile, in the bulge of the thin quilt on the kiss: ‘Then don’t cover yourself, I want to look at you to talk to the mouth.’
Xu Liang Chen struggled for a long time, had no choice but to Carefully pulled down the quilt to reveal his face, only to see the person in the hair scattered, face flushed, a pair of bright eyes such as stars but also flooded with rippling water, with a trace of annoyance, with a trace of shame and embarrassment, indescribable charming and delicate.
Duan Yijie’s black eyes flashed, silent low laugh, suddenly went up and kissed the tip of the nose intimately. Xu Liangchen’s face once again burned hot, quickly hiding her body in the thin blanket.
Duan Yijie naturally will not give her this opportunity, a hand will be pulled the quilt, simply a rolled over and pressed on: ‘Still want to hide?’
Xu Liangchen’s body a weight, some can’t bear to turn her head in shame, glaring at him, face a haze of red, this person early in the morning to send what nerve, actually play a scoundrel again:’…… You quickly get up!’
See her embarrassment, Duan Yijie more and more unscrupulous, buckle her under the body nightmare enough to let go of the party, raised his eyebrows and then look at the embrace of the person’s cheeks red, starry-eyed blindfolded, hand gripping the chest of the thin quilt is fine gasping. Shame and annoyance make him love hard to let go. Xu Liangchen heart a hundred flavours of thought, had to bury his head to cover the thin blanket more and more tightly, no longer dare to look at him. Half a long time Fang hate low said: ‘You …… Don’t bully people ……’
Duan Yijie lightly laughed, cheeky and rightfully so: ‘It’s okay, bully more you get used to it ……’
‘……’ Xu Liangchen speechless, how did not find before this person will smile this kind of beatings? Such a thing is also said to be justified?
See her shy and helpless look, Duan Yijie can not help but funny pinch her nose, hooked lips a smile to the ear blowing air: ‘You’re not already starting to get used to it?’ Seeing her blush and raise her eyebrows, she couldn’t help but feel her heart blossom.
Hugged hard a few more times, heavy gasping two breaths of air, Fang loosened his hands and laughed: ‘Sleep enough? Then sit up and eat,’ said he got up and brought over a small table with a plain porcelain inlaid flower bowl, ’This is what I made, you taste it.’
Xu Liangchen would like to let him avoid, he should have got up, where can I eat on the tatami mats, but when he heard the back, a stunned, want to say words actually did not say a word, just curious some dare not believe to look at the man in front of him: this person will …… cooking?
‘How, can’t believe me?’ Duan Yixiang raised his eyebrows slightly, his black eyes gleaming as he looked at her. That gaze fully expresses the meaning of ‘if you still do not want to get up, I am very willing to help oh’, Xu Liangchen did not dare to delay any longer, had no choice but to gather the thin quilt to get up.
While he lowered his head and took a spoon in the bowl stirring, Xu Liangchen holding the sore and soft fast broken waist sit up, who expected not wait to straighten up but a muffled grunt on the ground, pretty face red heart hate, if it is not that this person is so overbearing and brutal and unrestrained tossing and turning, how would he, would ……
‘Liang Chen, are you alright?’ Duan Yixie’s sword brows slightly frowned, hurriedly swooped over to hold her: ‘What’s wrong? Are you not feeling well? Do you want to call a doctor over to take a look? …… The taste he had never tasted before made him forget last night, ignoring her pleas and asking for it again and again. He knew that she hadn’t had a good night’s rest and was tired from the journey, so he should have let her rest, but he couldn’t help himself. Duan Yijie looked at her with heartache, he didn’t regret it but couldn’t help it.
‘……’ Xu Liangchen lent him a hand to slowly get up while she couldn’t help but glare at him with a red face, calling a doctor? Luckily he has thick skin to think of it, he doesn’t want to be a human being he still has to live. Carefully behind her padded quilt and pillows, Duan Yixiang took the opportunity to rub the rafters in her waist: ‘Still hot, I’ll help you press it first.’
Without waiting for Xu Liangchen to speak, her hand had already gently and delicately started to use force. Although it is not professional, it is better than having a strong hand and a heart. When the slightly cool palms of her fingers came up, Xu Liangchen’s heart tightened, and all the tension and torment she had experienced last night, the feeling of throbbing and fear intertwined, surfaced again, and she couldn’t help but swallow her saliva.
Duan Yijie slightly side-eye to see, can not help but thin lips gently hooked up, under the palm of the undulating bewitching delicate curves, slippery into the gelatinous touch, has long been let his heartbeat accelerated, he rubbed hot palms. He rubbed his palm hot, then covered his palm to her waist and slowly began to massage.
‘Don’t worry, I used to help my grandmother press her when she was not well, there will be no mistakes.’ Duan Yijie softly comforted. Xu Liangchen again and again to push back but because also have to take care of the thin quilt do not dare to struggle vigorously and can not be pushed away, can only bite his lips and no longer make a sound, pick up a pillow to bury his face deeply into, the body but can not help but gently trembled.
Duan Yijie slightly stunned, then understand is suffering from torment, I’m afraid that more than one of their own, the heart can not help but secretly pleased. The skin under his palm is as smooth and soft as fat and rich in elasticity, he used a completely different approach to help the old man massage. Palm everywhere, must first deep rubbing, and then cocked palm, replaced by fingertips gently knocked to the skin, palm is hard rubbing, fingers are with pity and heartache seemingly caress, and then, first fingertips gently slid to the side, palm and then fall to start again.
This heavy a light, a rub a caress, staggered intertwined, like a desire to talk, but also like a subtle tease, palm under the person has been unconsciously soft, want to stop hard to stop, the heart, such as a small kitten bite. Longing for the outbreak of expectation of pain, such as the slow rolling fire, blunt knife fine cut, a clear heart in a flash was kneaded Crew ups and downs, the tide surging and then difficult to press.
The body slowly warmed up, I do not know whether it was the temperature of the grinding palm burning her, or the heart of the first taste of the infinite beauty of the peak of the wave burned itself. Gradually, the heat spread to all the limbs and bones, irritable, Xu Liangchen’s heart throbbed, unable to resist humming out softly.
‘It’s hard, Liangchen?’ The originator seems to be unaware of the low question of Hugh paste, Xu Liangchen asked red face, make efforts to bury himself into the pillow. After last night’s a sharpening, again naive she will not be so stupid that she can not distinguish what is difficult and what is longing, where is still good enough to answer out loud?
Duan Yijie did not follow the question, softly said: ‘I’m not good, really tired you, you bear a little, a moment to feel relaxed.’ After saying this, he concentrated on doing his own thing.
Xu Liangchen buried her face deep into the pillow. Because she was horrified to find that her body, which had first tasted the language of love, was having trouble suppressing her desire and lust for Duan Yijie. Originally, she thought that last night is the world commonly known as the ‘small Dengke’, that would have been the ultimate between men and women, who would have thought that this hands, this person, this low voice, but at any time and any place can wake up her body? Her heart is complex, can’t tell whether her heart is inexplicable fear, or unknowable hidden expectation.
Beauty did not move, but does not mean that Duan Yijie what also do not know, at least after last night’s battle he has been smart enough to know a lot of things before just guessing, that some uneven slightly with the scattered breathing, that body in the palm of the half-push half-can not help but close to cater for the palms of the fingers and palms up and down the loss of soothing the body of the lonesome a moment of disarray, he saw it clearly. If it is not the bowl of things to be cooled, he really wanted to lean over to love her to care for her to meet her.
Involuntarily, the hand then automatically slipped down, Xu Liangchen body stiffened …… Back to God, those hands …… You …… Can not help but face a black, said someone how can be so kind, really is a beast ……
Perceived her reaction, Duan Yixiang somewhat awkwardly gently patted twice, the voice with a smile also with a hint of darkness: ‘Well, get up and eat.’ Xu Liangchen at least let go, barely suppressing her rapid heartbeat, the sweet lingering torment finally over.
When she slowly sat up straight and raised her eyes, she saw that someone had already attentively brought a bowl over, a silver spoon in one hand, her thin lips slightly hooked in the shadow of a hidden smile, ‘Come on, open your mouth.’
Xu Liangchen floating halo red face can not help but even more red, turned his head and whispered: ‘You …… Put it, I’ll do it myself ……’
‘Why bother, let me serve Madam today.’ Duan Yijie is extremely dry with a slight smile and said with a straight face, the spoon in his hand also followed in time, very firmly placed on Xu Liangchen’s lips, there is not to eat and then do not take back the look.
Xu Liangchen is extremely uncomfortable to look at him, eyes quickly dodge to the side, rare coy red face like a very awkward child. Duan Yijie looked at her with amusement, the spoon in his hand without hesitation has been chased up, straight to the lips, Xu Liangchen was forced by him to lean back, and then to hide but had to be half-pushed half-open cherry lips.
The entrance is smooth, and there is the freshness of the soup, what is he doing? Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but look over, and it turned out that what Duan Yixiang did was actually a bowl of cat ears! This is a famous snack in the Yuhang area, because it looks like a cat’s ear, hence the name. It’s similar to a shell-shaped macaroni in the tomato cuisine. It is said that this product of Italy, is Marco Polo from China learned to pinch the cat’s ear back to copy. This great young man can actually make this product?
Between thoughts, the spoon was sent over again and again, there was no way Xu Liangchen could not open his mouth, and a bowl of delicious cat ears was quickly eaten. Duan Yi Miscellaneous smiled, ‘Being able to get up might as well go to the hot springs for a bubble, I’ll go put down the dishes.’ Saying this, he walked out.
Until his silhouette disappeared outside the front door, looking at the door of the room that was closed, Xu Liangchen only relaxed her body and sighed softly, someone looked at his eyes, all doting and tenderness, like the warm sun of an autumn afternoon, so that her heart also flowed out if she could not suppress the warmth． She is not not understand that said but… She just admit it? Her mind is mixed.
Waiting for her to put on her clothes, room door open, Duan Yi Jie and walked back, holding a cup of tea and other things: ‘This is the unique tea here, please taste.’
Xu Liangchen consciously can no longer sit there by his service, will support the arm stood up, not stood firm but because of the legs and feet sore and soft almost stumbled, Duan Yijie busy reaching out to help, some ambiguous up and down swept her a glance. Xu Liangchen’s face was red again, busy took the cup of tea in his hand, pretended to drink tea and lowered her head.
Cup of tea is slowly stretching open the green fine leaves, an ethereal like jade non-orchid like cinnamon non-cinnamon flower fragrance refreshing, Xu Liangchen slightly stunned, is this commonly known as more than tea a wisp of flower fragrance, more than flowers a touch of tea fragrance of natural fragrant tea?
Looking at her contemplative look, Duan Yijie slightly hooked lips, it seems that Liangchen is not only intelligent and knowledge of goods, this fragrant tea is a treasure of this mountain. Then rambled about the mountain products and the life of the mountain people, Xu Liangchen, although few chitchat, the heart of the restlessness but slowly calm down. Duan Yijie wants exactly the same effect, can not help but secretly smile and let people send a newspaper and so on over.
Xu Liangchen also feel the same way, now face this man, she really need to do something to calm and comfortable some. So, Duan Yijie got up and opened the curtains and windows, suddenly fresh air filled the room, sunlight from the top of the trees sprinkled with dappled light and shadow, the fragrance of flowers, the years are quiet.
The two stopped talking, but the atmosphere flowing in the room became more and more peaceful and elegant, serene and harmonious. When he saw international events and relationships, Duan Yijie read them out in a low voice, allowing her to savour them with himself. Xu Liangchen initially refused to make a sound, but after slowly lowering her mind, she also commented on the matter. Opinions coincide, the two of them without words to congratulate each other, when arguing, her usually easy-going nature will become stubborn, insisted on their own opinions without concessions.
In the afternoon, such as Liangchen rested a little, Duan Yijie and took her to climb to the back of the mountain, standing high to see far, looking out, the world is so magnificent that one sighs his own insignificance. The mountain road is not good to go, some places are narrow enough to allow only one person to turn sideways and pass, some places have collapsed, some of the rocks angle is very steep nearly vertical hanging, Xu Liangchen greedy mountain scenery, physical strength but gradually not support, every time to the difficult to go, Duan Yijie will be early to reach out to the hand, the beginning Xu Liangchen will also refuse to the end can not hold on to it, can not be bothered, can only be half of his hold and half dragged to walk down.
Down the mountain has been evening, the setting sun like fire, shining in the face of scarlet some tired Liangchen body, behind her is a tree in full bloom peaches, the breeze blew through the chaos of red fluttering, there are a few petals fell in her hair, there are some fell on her light pink cheongsam. Duan Yijie in the heart traced her eyebrows, if the two can be like this hand in hand, in the future years, permanent time with the old, is how happy things!
I don’t know if I’m tired, Xu Liangchen only felt that the tenderness in those black eyes, so that she was a little distracted, a gust of wind over, the flowers and rain fell more and more sharply, as if a night of spring winds, dry trees and trees of sunshine into a cloudy haze.
Dinner and Xu Liangchen like, and Duan Yijie good at handicrafts …… Cat ears, after dinner the two returned upstairs. Since then a few days, they are more and more tacit understanding, hunting or walking in the mountains during the day, the night will read the newspaper reading, the same opinion when they will be heart silent a vision, left when they hold their own views, greed to see the beauty of the reasoning and arguing for every red face of the charming and lovely, Duan Yijie often deliberately tease her, slowly the atmosphere is no longer before the awkwardness of the warm and fuzzy, and become quiet and peaceful, and gradually into the good times.
The only thing that is difficult and awkward is the night.
From that night, overnight the relationship between the two had a radically different, in the face of Duan Yijie’s natural intimacy and taste of tireless, Xu Liangchen’s mind for a time do not know how to adjust and adapt. Just like now, someone’s hand holding the newspaper had been at peace for less than half an hour, and began to quietly rub over again. Is this person really that cold-faced young marshal who doesn’t get close to women? Xu Liangchen was both helpless and depressed, so how did he live in the old days? Men turning from sheep to wolves in just one night?
Unable to resist, red-faced and fiercely glaring at him, a certain wolf snappily withdrew his piggy hands, innocently looking at her with eyes full of passionate thirst, stiflingly whispering, ‘…… Daughter-in-law, I’m having a hard time ……’
Despite having seen someone’s shamelessness, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but redden her face and choke on her own saliva as she coughed, ‘…… Coughing ……’
Duan Yijie looked at her pitifully, rubbing over: ‘Liangchen …… It’s a bit late, let’s go rest ……’
Looking at Xu Liangchen incredulously looking at the clock pointing to less than eight o’clock, and then looking at him in amazement, someone seems to be a little embarrassed: only …… Eight o’clock, hey, also, why don’t we go to a hot spring?’ Feeling that this excuse is more on the table, someone self-approved nodded: ‘Rarely come well, go ……’
Before the words fell a cry of surprise: ‘Ah! What are you doing?! ……’
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Chapter 74
It turned out to be Liang Chen really can not help, stretching his leg to kick Duan Yijie a foot.
Usually so dignified and elegant lady, suddenly made this action, of course the big bad wolf did not even think. And he was such a rascal laughing and teasing, Xu Liangchen heard in the ears since the shame and embarrassment is not winning feel hateful to the extreme, so it is actually hard to use the strength of the. Duan Yijie was caught off guard, couldn’t help but ‘ouch’ a sound, then bent down and raised his hand to stroke his own calf being kicked pain, the sword eyebrow slightly raised sidelong look at Xu Liangchen: ‘You still really willing to kick ah?’
The smile on his face makes Xu Liangchen want to kick him again: Kai
deserved it!’
This time Duan Yi Jie laughed, while dodging her Foshan shadowless foot, while begging and pleading, ‘Aiya, you kicked heavily, my legs hurt and I can’t walk, you carry me ah.’ As she said this, she came over and coldly pressed straight down.
Xu Liangchen subconsciously reached out to help, the two people body Kam Kam close, the body of light trembling makes her can not help but remember the situation last night, face suddenly fever, lift the foot and want to go mad:’ …… You go away!’
Of course, someone will not be so obedient, a backhanded her into the arms of the building, Xu Liangchen immediately blushing and struggling like a duck in the pond fluttering. Unable to help Duan Da Shao’s height and strength, she tightly hooped, lowered his head intentionally or unintentionally gently pinched her waist, Xu Liangchen body stiffened while pushing back and trying to get rid of the hairy hand that hoops in the waist.
Duan Yi Jie sword eyebrow raised, confirmed that she is really ticklish, while pinching her waist while laughing and asked: ‘still kick me not?’ Xu Liangchen flickered and dodged, but repeatedly ended in failure, there was no choice but to look at him with a red face, ‘You let go of …… I don’t …… Kick ……’
Duan Yijie stopped his hand but pulled one of her wrists, Xu Liangchen hurriedly crossed the steps to walk away from him a little far away, turned his head and raised his eyebrows to look at him. Naturally, she was no match for this one in terms of power, and she really couldn’t do anything about such a playful, cold-faced young man. She had no choice but to use her expression to express her dissatisfaction, and incidentally, she secretly used her strength to break her hand out of someone’s confinement.
Finger tug-of-war unfolded in the two’s silent ambiguity, just when Xu Liangchen was happy that he was about to break free, he heard Duan Yijie’s low, light laugh, ‘It’s okay if you want to break free; but I’m telling you, as long as you’re away from my hand, I’m going to build you a waist, Liangchen, watch out for yourself.’
Xu Liangchen looked up, immediately face was choked expression, see Duan Yijie hook lips smile, perhaps anxious, perhaps think someone talk like this is a little unreliable, so still struggled to struggle hand from Duan Yijie’s palm to break free.
Duan Yijie did not even look at her, arm unusually direct ring on her waist, frame people will go out. Xu Liangchen again and again to escape, but were deadlocked, there is nothing to do but half of the shame and embarrassment half of the blame glared at Duan Yijie a glance, and then struggle weakened until obediently give up.
Noted that the backyard hot springs around the silence of no one, Xu Liangchen only slightly relaxed a little bit, Duan Yijie but a crooked head, to come over to kiss, thin lips to touch the soft red cherry lips, he suddenly insisted on the position of the fingers interlaced, the sword eyebrow slightly raised softly said: ‘daughter-in-law, in the future you have to change the trick, do not every time is to think of breaking out, but that back and succeeded in it? ’
Xu Liangchen looked askance over, five points of shame, three points of curiosity, two points of small white blinked. Oh, really on the set, Duan Yijie secretly laughed in his heart.
Frowning and pretending to think seriously for a while, look over, a little white rabbit is still very seriously looking at himself, seems to be waiting for the best answer to change the trick. Duan Yijie hooked his lips, ‘…… Well, for example ……’ Said the distance between the two people was already very close to pull no more interval, and smoothly kissed the heart of a certain place, Xu Liangchen was held by the hand forcefully moved, the heart of the shame and embarrassment of the belly, this person is really nasty.
Duan Yijie only felt that the red lips have extraordinary magic, gently touched, let him want to long kiss the warm feeling. Liang Chen’s breathing is very light, but in the unknowing and unaware of the endless passion inspired by Duan Yijie, he is not relentless has been entangled in her, not the slightest intention to stop. In the end, Xu Liangchen couldn’t breathe, and half-exasperated, half-stubbornly pushed him hard, until she lightly called out his name.
Hearing the beautiful person murmur softly in a slightly annoyed voice, calling his name, Duan Yijie had some unexpected joy, couldn’t help but let go of his hand, hooked his lips and looked at Xu Liangchen, but saw that under the light and moonlight, the beauty had a look of being bullied, her pretty face was scarlet red, and when she saw that he was looking at her and smiling straight away, she turned her face sideways in some embarrassment.
A certain person was immersed in pleasurable emotions, happily soaking in the hot springs for a while, while the little white rabbit was still dizzy in the head, the big grey wolf immediately declared his sovereignty.
‘…… You!’ Xu Liangchen’s red face rose and fiercely gouged him out, what kind of person is this, in his head there is nothing but ….. other than this there is no other?
Raised his head to look at Xu Liangchen a glance, Duan Yijie mouth dark and low ‘hum’ sound, under the action did not relax at all, will be a small white rabbit pressed in the poolside dark shadow eat a full.
I don’t know why, this person has recently become more and more domineering and strong, if it is not adaptability is still quite good, the body of the little white rabbit first taste of love affairs, can be to suffer great losses ……. His powerful and brutal movements are really not good to fight, Xu Liangchen panted heavily, unknowingly propped up on the edge of the pool hand sore and weak off the strength.
The deep dark-coloured water fog steamed, the pool water in the distant dim light like a tide rippled one wave after another, seems to intertwine a hazy dream.
Struggle no door, had to be soft in the water of the little white rabbit held up for a long time, feel really some can not stand, can not help but slightly tilted his head back, to avoid the endless kisses of Duan Yi Jie again soft: ‘I ….. Some can not stand ….. You, light …..’ Soft language even said two times, Duan Yijie only slightly stopped, the body is still the sword, but did not entangle again, hands force Xu Liangchen lifted to the pool bank, pulled aside the bathrobe will be wrapped tightly, their own haphazardly cloaked across the beauty of the pick up into the house.
Into the washroom, carefully help almost has been exhausted paralysis of a person to clean up, and at the same time eat tofu, to complete in the outside has not been used up the ‘big meal’ …… The first time, Xu Liangchen was finally released from the washroom, the tired has even lifted his hand is a little difficult. He had no choice but to cast aspersions in his heart and use force on his eyes, gouging at him fiercely…… How come this person doesn’t know what it’s like to blush and be bashful?
A big young man is complacent, spring breeze to help her pull good thin quilt. In the mountains, there is a big temperature difference between day and night, so don’t freeze to your beloved Liangchen. Before going to sleep, and then opened a cup of warm milk over, said it helps to sleep warm body and so on, after that, they will not relax for a moment and want to continue.
Xu Liangchen really speechless, this person today in the end how? Do you still want to live ah? Zo Yi dead pull thin quilt, head buried in the quilt threw a harsh words: and then make trouble, I …… I will die to you see! A big young man only half regret half dissatisfied to stop the hand, unwillingly embraced her in the arms of a deep sleep.
It was only early the next morning that Xu Liangchen understood the reason for Duan Da Shao’s madness last night. The flooding of the Minjiang River was lifted, and the Yanzhou Marshal’s Office came to ask them to return as soon as possible.
Recently, the Japanese smuggling drugs some vehicles, was the Southern Army purposefully intercepted and confiscated, the relevant personnel camping for a long time did not see the results of some dog anxious to jump over the wall, in Yanshou and Minzhou and other places to secretly pull together the relevant officers of the Southern Army. So Duan Zhengxun arranged Duan Yijie to Minzhou to meet with the Japanese, see the opportunity to act.
Xu Liangchen somewhat uncomfortable half-hidden face, barely calm and collected, gait a little awkward walked out. Duan Yijie see this slightly folded eyebrows, and then suddenly realised that the general as if no one else up, a hand will be a good person to pick up and sent to the car. The driver on the side did not look at it, as if he did not realise; Luo Hongwen smiled meaningfully.
Xu Liangchen reddened her face, but because she couldn’t argue with him in front of people, she had no choice but to bury her face in Duan Yijie’s chest and be cheeky for a while. Subsequently, the car and the entourage converged, with the military car carrying the guardsmen circling down the mountain road, running straight towards Minzhou.
‘It has now been established that the Nishida Corporation, newly located in Yanzhou and Minzhou by the Japanese in the name of business, is a drug transit stronghold backed by the military and the embassy. Recently they, together with embassy personnel, have repeatedly tried to visit the Marshal to lure him with benefits, trying to open up channels for drug trafficking. Because the situation in the north is a bit tense, so the Marshal just perfunctorily ……’ Luo Hongwen got on the car and reported in a low voice to Duan Yijie about some of the details of this meeting, Duan Yijie frowned while listening and quietly reached over to hold Xu Liangchen’s soft razor in his palm.
Luo Hongwen is accustomed to continue to speak, Xu Liangchen struggled a few times but was gripped more tightly, then also let him go, so all the way to listen to their low discussion, unconsciously slowly fall asleep in the past.
When she woke up, it was already noon, a group of people in a small town with lunch and then drive, less than evening, they entered the city of Minzhou.
This is the second largest city under the jurisdiction of the Southern Military Government, and is also one of the famous ancient capitals. The city of rivers with rivers and mountains, beautiful mountains and rivers, many monuments, known as the heavenly craft Zhongyu good place. Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, many times suffered from the disaster of mutiny, after the establishment of the military government from the rubble in the smoke to reorganise the prosperity.
To the north of the city, the car straight into the Duan’s father and son as the cradle of the army officer school. Previously heard of its name, Xu Liangchen or the first time into this is said to be since the end of the Qing Dynasty, the scale can not be underestimated in the modern higher military institutions.
All the way to see, the architectural pattern imitation Japanese sergeant school built, for the meteorological strict brick structure building complex. There are tall walls on all sides, outside the wall has a river protection, the river bank green willow rows. Military school gate across the river has a tall wall opposite, tall and magnificent momentum can be compared with the Marshal House in Yanshou, see section Yijie father and son of the importance of the military school. Vermilion lacquer gate lintel hanging on the lintel of the book ‘army officers school’ six big words of the plaque, the font is thick and broad similar to Duan Zhengxun’s handwriting.
‘The military school is divided into north and south courtyards, the north courtyard is the living area, the south courtyard is the hub of the military school and the teaching area, the east and west are the classrooms and students’ lodgings. ……’ Seeing Xu Liangchen looking out of the car window with some curiosity, Duan Yijie pointed to the rows of green brick houses with long corridors on both sides and said, and explained in detail the planning of this military school after its establishment and his expectations. Giving Xu Liangchen the feeling as if he was interested in the cause he was devoted to, he looked very happy.
‘ …… Serving the country has the will to gird one’s hair from the army, the Chinese children Jisi hope ……’ Car line through the magnificent Shangwu Hall, Xu Liangchen looked at the hall door on both sides of the couplets heart felt a glance at Duan Yijie. Long acquaintance, no matter how the feelings, this heart of the family and the country of the man, her heart is not not admiration.
The car stopped in the large empty courtyard in the north of the Shangwu Hall, two side-by-side more than five feet high ancient poplar tree, stood a few men in military attire. The car stopped, and without waiting for the people outside to reach out and pull the door, Duan Yijie had already disembarked from the car with a big horse and shook hands tightly with a middle-aged man at the head of the line, ‘Principal Zhang, it’s been a long time.’
His eyes flashed out the light and enthusiasm let Xu Liangchen can not help but look at the headmaster of the chapter more than a glance, after a while it suddenly realised that this person is the year to let the Japanese people lost face of the legendary general.
It is said that year the Japanese army sergeant school graduation ceremony, the emperor of Japan in person, and will personally give the knife to the infantry section graduates. The graduates at that time included more than 300 Japanese students, four foreign students from China, and a number of foreign students from Thailand and other places.
The names of the graduates were announced in order of merit. When the first names were read out, there was a great deal of tension on and off the stage, and countless pairs of eyes were watching. When the graduation release officer finished reading the name, the whole audience was stunned!
It was the name of a Chinese man, and out of the four Chinese students, there was a first-place winner in the All-Japan Infantry Division!
This man was none other than the future chief of staff of the military government, the headmaster of the military school before Xu Liangchen, the legendary general Zhang Zhengguo.
Under the gaze of the participants, including the Emperor of Japan, who were surprised and admiring or sulking, Zhang Zhengguo ascended the podium and took the Emperor’s sword, the symbol of the highest honour of the Japanese soldiers, into his hands.
In second place, General Cai E, known to posterity as the man who rose up against Yuan.
The Japanese non-commissioned officers found it unbearable that the Emperor’s sword was taken by a Chinese, who knew that the second place was still Chinese! So the panic on the stage intensified, and the future officers of the Imperial Army of Japan, who had always been strictly disciplined, stirred.
Before the unusual embarrassment, the graduation release officer was cautious and took the third place name first.
Unfortunately for him, third place was also Chinese!
In his fear, the graduation officer felt that he could not explain to the Emperor, so he reluctantly and temporarily replaced the third and fourth names with two Japanese students from the back of the list. The Japanese graduates, including future generals of the Japanese army, were all defeated by the Chinese.
In order to avoid a repeat of the embarrassment, from then on, the Japanese Army Cadet School had an additional rule that Chinese students had to be enrolled in separate classes from Japanese students.
And chapter Zhengguo returned from Germany to study the military, phoenix roaming in a thousand ren, non-wu not amphibian, a piece of fame and fortune in the field, Duan’s father and son thatched, invited him to serve as chief of staff and military school headmaster and other important positions.
Xu Liangchen since thinking about things, and heard that the woman in front of the cold-faced marshal’s new wife of the crowd, look over the eyes can not help but increase the curiosity, Xu Liangchen quietly Duan Ya smile. Thinking they have official business to talk about, they want to hide behind Duan Yijie, who knows that the great young unexpectedly as if afraid of others do not know general, reached out and pulled her, seriously made an introduction, so Xu Liangchen heart both unexpected and added some inexplicable flavour.
This is still a man-centred world, to say the least, he can only be considered a woman behind him, but he never seemed to have this kind of self-consciousness …… Inadvertently and his own chat about domestic and foreign events, chat about the curriculum of the military school, chat about the future of the country in his mind …… Everywhere he put himself on an equal height with him, Xu Liangchen looked at her with a complicated mind, in this man’s heart, he really had that heavy position?
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Chapter 75
The chapter headmaster has long arranged for two people’s residence, Duan Yixiang personally Xu Liangchen sent back to the back of the courtyard, called for people to take the snacks, tea and hot water, and again and again earnestly instructed her to get a good night’s sleep, arranged for guards to stand guard, before reluctantly continue to discuss official business to go.
Xu Liangchen in the car has already slept, so not very due to tiredness, look at the former cold-faced big young man to himself like a mother hen to protect the chick as meticulous concern, but also can not help but complex heart agreed, watching his upright back out of the courtyard door, only slowly took a bath, changed clothes to sit in front of the tea table on the bamboo chairs, with a bit of soup and snacks.
The sun slowly set, I don’t know where the sound of a deep and mellow bell came from, and then outside the courtyard faintly heard the youthful and energetic class dismissal command of the students of the military academy, Xu Liangchen’s heart suddenly felt peaceful and solid for no reason at all.
This ancient Oriental country, inherited with people, the traditional culture of the state of etiquette, since the end of the Qing Dynasty, but because of the accumulation of poverty and weakness has been repeatedly humiliated by the powers with iron ships and sharp artillery. Yang thick bell and the sound of youth, listen to that contrast but harmonious, seems to symbolise the sleeping lion, has been in the accumulation of burgeoning power.
Xu Liangchen stood in front of the window, in the afterglow of the colourful sun in the sky, the corners of his lips unconsciously floated up a faint shadow of a smile.
Duan Yijie came back in a hurry when the sky was about to darken. When he entered the door, he saw Xu Liangchen holding a thick book and sitting on the sofa without any distractions, he had changed his clothes, his hair was not pulled up after washing, his long hair hanging over his shoulder with a hint of fresh laziness and beauty of flattery.
Duan Yijie couldn’t help but raise his thin lips slightly, gently walked over and wrapped his arms around her shoulders from behind, asking gently and lowly, ‘Why don’t you take a break?’
Xu Liangchen was caught off guard, her body gave a start, a familiar scent came over, she slowly raised her head and cast a sidelong glance at him, the doting smile on that angular face made her slightly flustered and lowered her eyebrows, ‘…… I’m not tired.’
Duan Yijie lightly smiled and nodded, leaning down to gently kiss her on the ear, ‘Then accompany me to the meeting with the Japanese?’
Xu Liangchen was slightly stunned, could not help but look up at him again, and the Japanese talks such a thing, Duan Yijie also want to accompany him?
Duan Yijie read her question, let go of his hand and stood up straight, smiling faintly but seriously, ‘Liangchen, you are the other half of my life, to you, I have no secrets, there’s nothing I can’t say to you.’ Seeing Xu Liangchen’s hand trembling, the thick book almost falling to the ground, he narrowed his dark eyes slightly and continued, ‘Besides, meeting with the Japanese is not a personal matter for me alone. The Japanese have never figured out that they are dealing with a nation, a whole.’
In her light and simple words, Xu Liangchen heard the hidden bones and deep meaning. She raised her head, black and bright eyes, black and white, clear to almost crisp looking at the man in front of her, the heart can not help but think, the country is in trouble, the great powers surrounded, his body is different from the weight of the ordinary people, they can contribute to one or two should try their best to be good.
Duan Yijie black eyes hidden flashes of appreciation and commendation of the gentle vision, reached out and took Xu Liangchen hand books, gesturing her to go to dress. It was late, and the Japanese were already waiting at the agreed place.
The Japanese side came out to show goodwill to the military government, suggesting that if the two sides can cooperate, not only is the benefit half and half, and the Japanese side is willing to sell the army’s newest weapons to the Southern Army’s matchmaker, is the Japanese embassy in Yanshou, Minzhou, Minzhou Chargé d’Affaires, Lieutenant Colonel Ogimura, who has been frequently shuttling between Yanshou and Minzhou during this period of time.
Duan Zhenghun met Komura once for the reason of the embassy. His explicitly implied conditions did not comment on, but Komura proudly reported to his superiors, although Duan Zhengxun may have other conditions, but the Japanese side of the scheme is still very likely to succeed …… After all, the lure of lucrative benefits and new weapons, how can the military government, which is not financially rich, categorically refuse?
So, through the embassy, secretly invited Duan Zhenghun on the two sides of the co-operation to discuss. Duan Zhenghun excuse busy business, after a few times to put things on the Duan Yijie. The Japanese side thought they understood, so after hearing that the cold-faced Major would be visiting the military school, they sent a five-member representative field headed by Komura to Minzhou.
Xu Liangchen changed into a moon white cheongsam, the two people walked out of the courtyard with each other, Principal Zhang with a few henchmen have been waiting by the car, after greeting with an order, the car drove out of the side door of the military school, and went straight to the small West Lake.
Minzhou West Lake is located in the city, history and Hangzhou West Lake, Yingzhou West Lake, known as the ‘small West Lake’. The so-called West Lake in Hangzhou is ‘Wu Gong Xizi’, Min Lake for the ‘Mangrove Xizi’, the style is just like a small family, into a moment of scenic beauty.
The car travelled not long, the night in the distance, the lake is faintly visible light swing. Dotted in the lake on the fishing boat flashed out of the misty eyes like fishing fire points; bamboo arch bridge as two half-circle moon across the lake, this is the small West Lake is famous for the scenery of the ‘bi-monthly arch bridge’.
People get off the car, Luo Hongwen did not move to look around, hidden deep in the willow shade of the guard battalion commander made a gesture, and then turned to open the door of the car.
Xu Liangchen followed Duan Yijie’s side to walk with Principal Zhang across the bamboo bridge of light and shadow, and on the island in the centre of the lake, was a three-storey house with a roof terrace. Duan Yijie turned his head to look at her and smiled, ‘This is the Moon Lan Residence that dines on delicacies with a beautiful view ……’
Headmaster Zhang smiled and took over, ‘This is the first century-old restaurant in Minzhou to install electric fans and telephones, it’s quite a bit more modern and business is booming.’
Xu Liangchen looked at the pillar under the snowy electric light at the main door: a building of the wind and moon as a sound drink, ten miles of lakes and mountains full of drunken eyes, could not help but smile and lead the way. Yue Lanju has a light make-up and thickly painted mountains and beautiful water, the owner and good business, cooking a handful of lake fresh food, natural business is booming reputation, I can’t imagine that also open the trend of the first to install a fan phone, it seems that these new technologies from the West is slowly into the ancient land.
The wine house has long been instructed, this night closed to customers, only arranged for the first floor window side of an elegant seat for the meeting place.
Followed by the Japanese five-member team, the military attaché at the Yanshou Embassy, Toyoda, first secretary Sakai, etc., they and Duan Yijie familiar, so when they saw the figure downstairs, busy greeted and welcomed out.
A group of people exchanged a few pleasantries, politely courtesy to go upstairs, President Zhang had studied in Japan, of course the Japanese language is very fluent, so Xu Liangchen followed behind Duan Yijie did not make a sound. Until everyone is seated inside.
Very unexpected, do to smuggle opium and other drugs into China, to the government earned a huge profit Komura Taro, is actually a small, lean, quite some gentle and elegant look of the middle-aged man, did not speak first full of smiles, a Chinese long shirt, some of the scholarly atmosphere, if it is not a pair of small eyes flashing from time to time, it will be wrong to take him as an ordinary scribe.
Duan Yijie’s youth, seems to make the village some surprise, he in the smile cover thoughtfully watched the long heard of his name of the southern military government marshal, and his side of the beautiful and elegant wife. Duan Yijie greeted him lightly, and the gentle concern in his eyes towards Xu Liangchen did not escape Xiao Village’s eyes.
He made a quick decision and quietly cast a wink at Toyota. Toyota took the occasion of all the people seated, invited Duan Yijie to sit aside, Sakai respectfully sent a piece of ground imprisonment, Toyota pointed and whispered.
Duan Yijie did not move to look at Liangchen, Xu Liangchen heart to heart quietly stood behind him, whispered to do the translation. Toyota said, to the effect that the Japanese Empire advocates Sino-Japanese goodwill, the recent flooding of the Min River in the south, the northern military government also has a drought, so, if the southern military government agrees to ‘economic’ cooperation, they are willing to both sides of the interests of both sides, and, in the Japanese military stationed in several ports to provide the development of new ships and weapons and equipment.
Finally, Toyota more lowered voice smiled and said: ‘Major Marshal’s wedding, my country would like to send a congratulatory gift, on the existence of you and the Marshal designated bank account, and, this money will be based on our business conditions continue to grow …….’
Duan Yijie put his hands clasped together in front of his chest, sniffing a somewhat knowing glance at Toyota, his face expressionless. Xu Liangchen, however, saw the irony and amusement at the corners of his lips, as well as the indignant micro from the swift glance he gave himself …… It was unthinkable that these Japanese were so shameless.
Xiaomura perceived the words, but also wanted to leave room for Duan Yiza to think, see Toyota has finished his words, hurriedly got up and invited Duan Yijie and Xu Liangchen to the table, attentive hospitality.
Duan Yijie hand holding a glass of wine, looks calm and courteous, but has not said a word, the chapter headmaster speech keen to cope with all the people trying words. When the wine was half full, Komura began to talk about the benefits of goodwill between China and Japan.
As he spoke, Takakura, who was sitting on his right, suddenly reddened his drunken face and nervously stood up and said indignantly, ‘What Sino-Japanese goodwill? In my opinion, this is nonsense! China, is not from the sincere and fight Japan goodwill!’
He scornfully looked at the guests such as Duan Yi Jie, then sneered: ‘China is not consciously goodwill, to goodwill only fight, a fight on goodwill!’ Feet heeled two steps, Takakura stretched out his claws, ‘The year of the First Sino-Japanese War, the year of the Gengzi, China lost, goodwill came, this is China’s so-called temperament! ……’
Words and body language show insolent arrogance, let Xu Liangchen can not help but Yan brow, she can not help but turn her eyes to Duan Yijie look over, but see his colour as usual cold face like frost, just the corner of the lips hooked up an extremely uncommon arc, chapter headmaster is also sword eyebrow frowned, obviously big is dissatisfied and indignation.
Komura and other Japanese people heard also think Takakura out of order, in order to take care of face, Toyota sharply in Japanese to stop him. Duan Yi Jie did not move to watch their performance, and so Takakura was pulled to press sit down, Fang black eyes gleaming slanting him a glance, faintly hooked lips: ‘Listening to this talk, I to China and Japan in history, had two countries goodwill expressed regret.’
He glanced at Xu Liangchen and waited for her to finish translating, then continued, ‘I find it difficult to understand the “goodwill” referred to by your government and this gentleman. China always looks at its neighbours with a friendly eye, and if it is really goodwill, Japan should help China to become rich and strong, instead of acting like a bandit who shouts to fight and kill. Let us take the simplest example. My Government advocates the fight against drugs, but who are the drug traffickers? It is goodwill for the Japanese to open tobacco shops all over their neighbourhood and bring in drugs by air to poison their countrymen! Not to mention all these, but Mr Takakura’s aggressive and unreasonable attitude, is that goodwill? I’m afraid this is already more than just a loss of temper, isn’t it? It’s both an insult to China, to us, and an insult to what your country advocates as ‘goodwill between China and Japan’!’
With Duan Yijie’s cold and calm words, the indignation that rose in Xu Liangchen’s heart slowly settled, and after she finished translating appropriately, Principal Zhang glanced at the young couple rather unexpectedly but appreciatively.
Several Japanese were dumbfounded by these words, and looked sideways at Takakura with both shame and embarrassment. Komura heart straight regret how to bring such a bastard over, a few words became a provocation to the Major General in front of him, the plan that took a long time of effort can continue to talk about it?
Unsurprisingly, before he had time to say anything, Duan Yijie had already stood up and faintly said, ‘I’m sorry, today’s rush was a bit urgent, Nei Zi’s health is not good, we’ll take our leave first.’ After saying that, no longer paying attention to Xiao Village and the others’ ugly faces as if they had been slapped, he took Xu Liangchen’s hand, and Principal Zhang and the others lifted their feet and left.
Komura viciously glared at Takakura, hastily accompanied by a smile, sent them out, looking at the crowd in the guards surrounded by out of the lake island, back to give Takakura a hard slap in the face – the Japanese people understand in their hearts, the talks if you want to continue, not a big bloodletting is not possible anymore …… And that was just for a few words from the bastard!
Back to the military school residence soon, Luo Hongwen will bring people to send dinner in, and the intention of the Japanese together, who did not have the heart to eat what, the stomach is still hungry.
After eating, two guards were cleaning up the dishes, Luo Hongwen walked in, looked at Xu Liangchen who was sitting on the sofa and flipping through the newspaper, and slightly lowered his voice, ‘Youngest, Administrator Jiang has arrived.’
Duan Yijie raised his head and turned his eyes to see Xu Liangchen’s hand flipping through the newspaper, giving a start; his eyebrows were raised lightly, and his long fan-like eyelashes trembled gently for a couple of seconds.
This time out, I can’t imagine that the relationship between myself and Duan Yijie has changed like that, and even completely exceeded my own ideas. As she had mixed feelings in her heart, she would occasionally think of that elegant and gentle shadow. But what made Xu Liangchen wonder was that she had never dreamt of him before, so why did this upcoming meeting again have a dream-like feeling?
In the past few days with Duan Yijie, she would feel in a trance from time to time, feeling that the whole world Fangfo is unreal and unreal, love and hate, right and wrong, as if it were a world apart …… She raised her eyebrows slightly. Saw the corners of the eyes of Duan Yi Jie slightly curved. Two people did not speak, the room is filled with table light, and even a little dappled moonlight through the window pane.
She was wearing that pink and white to very pale dress, her slender fingers sliding over the newspaper with its jagged edges, a little distracted. Duan Yi Za had dismissed Luo Hongwen at some point and gently walked over, leaning down to hold her hand, feeling the slight sweat on her palm and the light coolness of her fingertips.
Xu Liangchen’s heart skipped a few sharp beats, trembling slightly. She raised her eyebrows as she looked at him, those dark eyes as bright as the night sky’s radiant starlight, floating with deep and light shadows.
‘Are your eyes tired of looking?’ Duan Yixian obediently sat beside her, his arm exerting force, sweeping her into his arms.
‘Well, there’s a little protest in the newspaper about Japanese drug trafficking ……’ Xu Liangchen answered softly, wanting to dodge out of his arms, but she was unlucky to be clasped tightly by someone who wouldn’t let go of her waist.
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Chapter 76
Xu Liangchen looked up with some surprise.
Although the first few days he had been extremely overbearing, and the two of them had been intimate every time they got along. But after leaving the hot springs, it is quite restrained, occasionally close to but shake hands only, and as long as she slightly reveals the intention to push back or unwillingness, he also smiled and complied with. It’s hard not to be a bully again tonight, or because the mood is not good?
‘More lines will not be self death, the Japanese are too underestimated the power of a nation ……’ Xu Liangchen obvious dodge, let Duan Yijie heart is really some hesitation, while saying while the hand force sex, will be sitting on her lap, the mouth is still to pick up the The above words about the country’s national righteousness were said.
Said after, not waiting for Xu Liangchen back to struggle, Duan Yijie has lowered his head, deeply kissed down.
Any Xu Liangchen intelligent, it is difficult to keep up with his thoughts, not yet understand the tone of the words, has been a thick men’s breath enveloped, a time in the heart of some neck ring. This period of time together, the two finally have the reality of husband and wife, but never in someone waiting outside the moment to do this kind of thing … waiting, or Jiang Jing Wuhu …… kissed overbearing and with a strong possessive meaning, such a feeling, Xu Liangchen only felt in the wedding night! –That night, that moment, he also kissed her like this, swallowing her whimpers and tears into his mouth. What on earth was wrong with him?
‘……They ……are waiting for you …… ‘Xu Liangchen was still struggling, her cherry lips were already sealed, forcing her to surrender all of her Sweet surrender, her hands panicked and pushed his shoulders, but she was deadlocked by Duan Yijie’s waist, buried between her neck and kissed. Her weak force on him at all shall not be what, under the confusion of a hand holding her, a hand and even move down, only to feel that the skin under the fingers and palms of the condensed soft as jade, do not feel more and more difficult to give up.
Outside the door came a low voice, Xu Liangchen snapped awake, trembling, pushed away someone crazy, stood up, then incense flashed into the inner room.
Want to escape? Sorry, no door! Duan Yijie black eyes slightly raised, a hand will be her arm buckle, not distinguishable continue to kiss up. Xu Liangchen was blocked by his voice, but do not want to give in, so opened the black grape-like eyes, teeth closed tightly, hand against his shoulder, the body backward to dodge.
The door to the inner room by external forces, noiselessly open, Duan Yijie on the trend to tighten the arm half-push half-embrace her in, back against the door, one hand around the attractive waist, one hand buckle back, lips on the strength of the gradual aggravation of the tongue buttoned her teeth, hot and lingering kisses hot and burnt.
When you hear that name, it turns out that you will still be frothing and out of your mind …… Xu Liangchen, now, it is me who loves you, you can not forget! …… With a deliberate punishment like, Duan Yijie used his arm to lock her firmly in his embrace, Xu Liangchen only felt breathless, the air in her body seemed to want him to squeeze out …… He plundered the ground and attacked the city, and she could only retreat, she was terrified, because he had never been The domineering, he rolled over and over not to let go of her every bit of sweetness, seems to hate to rub her whole person crushed in their own arms to be good …… He greedily kissed, deeper and deeper devouring …… Until she was all out of breath, soft in his arms, Duan Yijie he only had a trance to Stop.
Lamp shadow in the two people just like that close to stand, motionless …… until outside the clear voice of the words came in, Duan Yijie slightly frowning sword eyebrow eyes burning look at her, his hand to maintain the posture of her around the arms. After a passionate kiss Xu Liangchen eyebrows at the corner of the eye are misty spring, under the light curls like a branch of peach blossom, charming style is difficult to draw and difficult to describe …… only starry-eyed depths of panic and vague gloom, so that Duan Yijie rose pity regret, and with it, it is a more intense obsession: Liangchen, you are mine!
Half a sound heart low light sigh, Duan Yijie stooped down, the beloved woman into his arms, while going to the bedside while whispering: ‘…… you rest well, I go to go to come ……’ put on the bed, pull the thin quilt, and then leaned over to give a tender kiss, which turned around and closed the door to go out.
Lights on the door reflected a soft shadow, Xu Liangchen gently turned his face, listening to the gradual low sound of footsteps, seemingly if not from the bottom of the heart rose a trace of confusion, Jingwu, are you okay,…… looking at Duan Yijie cheetah insatiable look from the inner room came out, Jiang Jingwu frowned, heart involuntarily a draw. Behind that door, who is it, naturally self-evident; it is impossible for her not to know that she came, and even did not even come out to say a greeting …… Xiaochen, could it be that we have been strangers to this point? Could it be that you and he …… are somewhat unsettled and Duan Yijie talk about confidential topics, the two people unspoken look at each other, faint nodding and goodbye.
Looked at Luo Hongwen sent Jiang Jingwu out, Duan Yijie looked at the man’s somewhat depressed back, but also can not help but quietly froze for a long time.
Back to the residence, arranged the official business, looking at the sky twinkling stars and moon Jiang Jing Wuh sleepy all know that it is difficult to sleep, then slowly walked to the riverside. The moon has climbed up to the middle sky, fine moon shadow with the river swaying, serene and quiet in the have let a person gloomy cold.
Stopped in his tracks, Jiang Jingwu holding his arms, the heart vaguely flooded with some sadness, the night wind blew inadvertently, the lonely night sky has a tired, hovering trees can not withstand the loneliness, shaking the broken shadow. The river in front of me is full of years of wind and rain, witnessing the happiness and sadness of the world; the corner of the river bank houses piercing the curtain of the cold night, seems to be the affectionate wave of the departed.
Regardless of how childhood sweethearts, this night the scene after the door, so that Jiang Jingwu’s heart completely fell into the abyss, good people really already have other embrace …… is thinking about the desire to stop the matter of the heart, behind them suddenly someone laughed and said: ‘What a coincidence, it is indeed an old classmate, don’t come unhappiness?’
Jiang Jingwu turned back, but he was studying in Germany when he met a Japanese Toyota Yoshino. Originally two different classes in the same school, but because of Toyota is very fond of Chinese culture and art, and Jiang Jingwu has some similar interests, the party will meet from time to time, more close than others. But at that time purely for the friendship of students, and no use of the relationship.
Later Yanzhou see again, but the situation has changed, one is the Japanese consulate in Yanzhou military attaché, one is the southern military government armaments centre department of the key figures. After the reunion, although Toyota many times intentionally or unintentionally arranged, Jiang Jingwu never participate in their banquets and invitations.
This time to Minzhou, this is confidential, but Toyota in such a time coincidentally appeared in his own back, Jiang Jingwu heart instantly understand, of course, this is the intention of the ‘encounter’.
So he smiled faintly, and said with a meaningful meaning: ‘Life has its destiny, where not to meet; Mr Toyoda, what a coincidence.’
Toyota did not pick up his words, just pointed to a boat parked at the edge of the river and smiled: ‘Tonight the moon shines brightly, although this place is not ten miles of gold dust of the Qinhuai, smoke and water, the moon and veil of the scene is also touching, if the old classmates don’t mind, I want to ask for advice on a number of things, I don’t know if you give this face in the face of the following?’
I can’t imagine that Toyota this time is better than avoiding their respective identities, Jiang Jingwu slightly surprised to look at him, but Toyota came closer to say low: ‘My office recently got some information about the Mark i tank, I wonder if the old students have any interest?’
The war taking place in Europe was continuing, and both warring sides were in defensive positions consisting of trenches, barbed wire and machine gun fire points. To break this stalemate, scientific and technical personnel studying armaments understood the need for a new type of weapon that combined firepower, manoeuvrability and protection.
Therefore, the British Swinton use of automobiles, tractors, gun manufacturing and metallurgical technology, test produced a prototype tank. This is called ‘Mark’ i tank, secrecy, is said to be for the front line to send water ‘water tank’ (English tank).
This armoured car by track walking, riding the frontier, over the barriers across the trench, not afraid of bullets, no obstacles, in the battlefield is easy to break through the German defences, opened up a new era of mechanisation of the army. To this new type of weapon, Jiang Jingwu concern for a long time, but suffer from the lack of information at hand, several times want to start imitation but can not.
Hearing Toyoda say this, he could not help but use the moonlight to look deeply at the smiling Japanese. Toyota raised his head to meet his gaze whispered: ‘Jiang Jun intoxicated armaments, under the but is official business, my embassy is willing to Mark i type detailed information …… and support you and Ms Xu Duck dream revisited need all all the conditions… …’ Toyota’s speech slowed down, his voice also lower, staring at Jiang Jingwu’s face to say the final purpose: ’…… in exchange for Jiang Jun in the military government to advocate tanks on the war of the invincible, as well as Ms. Xu slightly facilitate Marshal Duan’s co-operation in this business negotiation, I wonder what Jiang Jun would like to do?’
Jiang Jingwu’s sword brow slowly wrinkled up, he could not imagine that Toyota’s shamelessness and boldness actually reached such a point, and it seems that the Japanese are already very clear about the grudge between themselves and Liangchen, as well as Duan Yijie, and they still try to use it for their use? To Xiao Chen, what else do they have in mind?
‘Toyota-kun’s planning is very much within the reach of others.’ Jiang Jingwu smiled faintly and hugged his arms, ‘It is a pity that the tanks are powerful, but for a while, they can’t change the current situation of China’s north and south governments being half of the country, and I’m not a key person in the military government who can say one word to revitalise the country.’ He did not move to look at Toyota gradually smile solidified face, then said: ‘Duan army chief and his wife’s newlywed sweethearts, Toyota gentleman misses the point. As a diplomatic capable officer, such words can be more than just a simple misunderstanding if they were to be heard.’
‘Jiang Jun words,’ Toyota face a little ugly, he always knew that persuade this intelligent and capable young Chinese military equipment experts is not an easy thing, but there is unexpected Jiang Jingwu on the crossroads of love is also such a light touch a little thought, decided to take the policy of inviting the gentleman into the jar, so smiled and raised his hand to invite again: ‘Rarely met, we do not talk about state affairs, moonlight like water canoe drinking wine, only to dispatch the heart block.’
Jiang Jing Wu looked up at the silver-white moonlight clear light sprinkled all over the earth, the quiet flow of the river is like a light veil of the age of a young girl, dignified and charming, as engraved in the heart of the delicate figure, he turned around: ‘Feng Tianjun elegant pleasure. It’s just that it’s not early, I still have official business, sorry to say goodbye first.’
After saying that, with a faint smile, he turned around and left. Toyota looked at his back with some annoyance, and quickly got into the crow’s nest boat, the boat had just left the shore, when he heard a dull gunshot from the shore, Toyota’s mouth showed a hideous smile lines.
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Chapter 77
Duan Yijie went out, a few low ramblings, and soon the sound of footsteps turned to the study. Thinking about the situation of those two people meeting, thinking about the Jiang family and their own feelings since childhood, thinking about Jiang Jingwu’s deep-seated affection, the last time that short grey eyes glanced at the wordless pain in his eyes, thinking about Duan Yijie’s dominance and gentleness, pampering and trusting and respecting …… Xu Liangchen’s heart tossed and turned in a tumultuous mix of flavours, it was really impossible to fall asleep.
She sighed quietly, buried herself in the thin quilt, God’s thoughts drifting. I don’t know how long it took for her thoughts to wander, but the door rang softly, and it seemed that Duan Yijie had returned, and he stood beside the bed and looked at it for a while before he went to the washroom, and then came out and gently got into the bed, pulling the quilt over her head, and then sat down under the lamp to read the documents.
Just as Xu Liangchen was drowsy and half asleep, a soft but urgent knock sounded outside the door. Luo Hongwen low and anxious call ‘big young’, Duan Yijie lowered his voice promised, quickly got up and called ‘Liangchen’, see she did not move, quickly walked to pull open the door.
The door was half hidden, Luo Hongwen’s very low voice intermittently into Xu Liangchen’s ears: ‘…… something happened …… is …… Jiang Director …… Japanese …… second miss …… life …… ‘Xu Liangchen suddenly Heart alarm, rapid heartbeat, dengtang sleepiness, can not help but lift the quilt sat up, what? actually descended on him …… something happened?
Would like to jump out of bed a few steps to rush over to ask for clarification, hand pulling the thin quilt when he looked down but saw himself on the body of the untidy clothes, is the mind panic hesitation, Duan Yijie has walked back. Xu Liangchen anxiously looked up, into the eyes is his wrinkled sword eyebrow, thoughtful gaze, and tightly closed lips.
Xu Liang Chen’s heart quite pick half a beat, suddenly thought of his relationship and want to ask is Jiang Jing Wu, can not help but some uncomfortable curtains, pressed down the urgent heartbeat, waiting for Duan Da Shao to speak.
I don’t know whether it is because of the news, or her demeanour makes someone not hesitate, Duan Yijie stood in front of the bed with a straight posture, but also did not say anything. The clock in the outer hall ticked softly, the interior was silent, and the breathing of the two people was almost audible.
Xu Liangchen white slender income and support unconsciously grasped the thin quilt and loosened, the heart of the uneasiness in the rapid expansion,竟芜 ……竟芜 he had an accident …… had an accident …… in can not help the heart of the Worry anxious, she suddenly raised her head, looked straight at Duan Yijie drummed up the courage to ask in a low voice: ‘…… Jingwu …… Jiang …… Jiang Administrator he …… isn’t something wrong?’
Looking at the blinking bright eyes, concerned but avoiding their own eyes, small fan-like eyelashes raised, drooped, Duan Yijie heart suddenly emerged a trace of an indescribable taste, after a moment he still gently nodded: ‘Is …… tonight Jiang Administrator to the riverside walk, some people hiding in the dark fired a gun ……‘
’actually desolated him …… ‘Xu Liangchen looked at Duan Yijie’s dark night star like eyes instantly misty, urgent pain attacked her heart, her hand because of the grip and Bone knots pale. Looking at his somewhat out of shape appearance, Duan Yijie sighed silently, then softly said, ‘You are worried, Jiang Administrator is fine, the accident …… is Qiping ……’
Qiping? Xu Liangchen was a little confused for a moment, someone shot at Jingwu, he wasn’t hurt, the one in trouble was Qiping, what …… is going on here?
Looking at her confused but anxious eyes, Duan Yijie walked to the bedside and sat down, reached out and gently swept her into his arms, his voice low with infinite worry: ‘…… have long been aware of and in the investigation of the Japanese drug trafficking insiders, this time Qiping and a newspaper colleague to follow the small village they secretly came to Minzhou, and tonight tracked to the The river was followed this evening. Someone shot in the dark, was Qiping noticed, just in the moment of the gunshot, she rushed out from behind the willow tree, saved Jiang Jingwu ……’
Xu Liangchen this time did not resist his embrace, only feel a heart hangs in mid-air body powerless, she let herself stick to him, and anxiously asked: ’ Qiping …… Qiping she ……’
Duan Yijie reached out and gently patted her back: ’The bullet hit the right shoulder, life is not a problem, but the loss of blood is too much… …still Hong Wen sent people are also there, has been sent to the hospital ……‘
’How is the situation now? What did the hospital say ……’ Xu Liangchen looked up into his eyes, where she saw complex emotions such as anger, heartache and worry, as well as self-blame. He and Qiping had always been close, brother and sister, and with his sister injured, he didn’t know how sad his heart was right now …… ‘It’s being operated on, so get dressed and we’ll go over right away.’ Her concern Duan Yijie saw clearly, his heart could not help but warm, patted her back again and said softly.
Xu Liangchen promised, quickly put on her clothes, and the two of them got into the car and went straight to the hospital.
Although the size of the military hospital is not large, the good thing is that there are military government courtesy to study in Europe and the United States of America’s surgeon doctor and other backbone of the technical force, so qi ping was sent to the operating room immediately after.
After stepping into the long corridor of the hospital, Xu Liangchen saw Jiang Jingwu standing outside the door of the operating theatre with a frown on his face, stomping back and forth, not raising his head to look at the red light that was lit up in the operating theatre. Xu Liangchen lightened her footsteps and hurriedly walked over.
Looking at her mood Duan Yijie feet slightly stopped, behind Luo Hongwen sprinted out. Not long after, the hospital’s vice president Chen rushed over with his men. After raising their hands to salute each other, Chen vice president said: ‘army chief, Wang Dean personally master knife, the situation is still good, but the bullet embedded in the clavicle some trouble ……’
Jiang Jingwu heard footsteps turn around, see is Xu Liangchen can not help but slightly stunned, the two silently relative, actually do not know The two silent relative, actually do not know where to start, is relative speechless but heard Chen Vice President out to say Qiping’s situation, looked at each other, very tacit understanding walked over.
Before Duan Yijie had time to speak, the door to the operating room was hastily opened, and a female doctor took off her mask while walking over to Vice President Chen: ‘Vice President Chen, the injured person has lost too much blood, and President Wang said, please prepare for a blood transfusion …… immediately.’
‘I’m type O blood.’ Without waiting for Vice President Chen to speak, Xu Liangchen had already hurriedly walked over, gathering up his sleeves as he did so, ‘Doctor, please arrange for a blood draw.’ Blood transfusion surgery was not yet popular in China, and the people of China did not have the habit of checking their own blood type, so wouldn’t it be a waste of time to wait for the check and then draw blood? This is life-saving, Xu Liangchen’s heart was burning with anxiety.
The crowd looked at her with some surprise, Luo Hongwen quietly looked at Duan Yijie’s face, Jiang Jingwu reacted the fastest, turned his head and asked the female doctor: ‘What is the injured person’s blood type?’
‘The injured person is type B ……,’ the female doctor replied while taking the syringe in the nurse’s hand, signalling Xu Liangchen to follow her into the therapist next to her.
‘Then I can do the same, I’m type B.’ Jiang Jingwu rolled up his sleeves. Duan Yijie glanced at him and turned his head to the female doctor, ‘I’m the injured person’s older brother ……’
The female doctor was just about to nod when Vice President Chen said with some difficulty, ‘Legion Commander, you… . need to take a blood type test.’ This great young man and the Miss Duan inside are from the same father and mother, the blood type of the parents determines the blood type of the child, even a child from the same father and mother may not be the same, let alone from the same father and mother.
Duan Yijie glanced at him and nodded slightly, the female doctor had already quickly arranged to start drawing blood under the urging of Xu Liangchen and Jiang Jingwu. She nimbly pressed a sterilised cotton block against Jiang Jingwu’s puncture site, instructing him to bend his arm and clamp down on the cotton ball to prevent the blood from seeping out. Then she looked at Xu Liangchen approvingly, pulled her jade-root-like arm flat on the tabletop, palm up, and placed a soft pad under the arm, then sterilised it and tied a tourniquet.
Watching the red blood slowly flow into the syringe, the female doctor softly told Xu Liangchen to let go of her clenched fists and asked in a low voice, ‘Are you nervous? You can close your eyes or turn your head if you’re nervous.’
Xu Liangchen’s cherry lips slightly hooked and gently shook her head, ‘It’s okay, thank you doctor.’
When the results of Duan Yijie’s blood type blood crossover experiment came out, the blood with Jiang Jingwu’s and Xu Liangchen’s body temperature had already flowed into Qiping’s strong and leaping heart …… The bullet stuck between the collarbones was also finally removed, and the comatose Qiping finally came off the operating table safely.
Listening to the tired Wang Dean attitude rigorous said, blood transfusion is only considered to have passed the first hurdle, after that, we still have to see whether the wound will be inflamed, the injured will not appear high fever and other complications, now can not completely guarantee that the life of the words, Xu Liangchen looked at the pale comatose qi ping, tears silently slipped down.
Life is so fragile, this woman from a wealthy family but for the sake of saving people willing to give up their own, what a heart!
Liang Chen’s skin is white and greasy, sometimes a slight collision, you can see the bruises. After the blood was drawn, the sleeve was not put down, any female doctor again careful and meticulous medical skill, the bend of the elbow is also vaguely visible bruises. Duan Yijie slightly side eye, see the heart is a pain.
After thanking President Wang and the doctors on the operating table, he took Xu Liangchen inside to see Qiping, out of the ward Jiang Jingwu greeted him, raised his hand and saluted: ‘Army Chief, I’ve already arranged those jobs; please agree, I’ll stay and take care of Miss Duan.’
Duan Yijie looked at him expressionlessly, Jiang Jingwu looked back without showing any weakness.
The two men stood tall as mountains, silently confronting each other, and Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but stop in his tracks. Once young companion of his, hair line is still black and thick, a face sword eyebrow starry eyes, the corner of the lips but more a touch of stubborn persistence; and he, cold face is still like frost, slightly frowning, look carefully, will find that the heart of the brow has a fine lines …… She can not help but some palpitations and daze, and even thought, who, can reach out his hand, smoothing out those lines?
Time seems to be long actually short, just when Xu Liangchen froze, Luo Hongwen came over to Duan Yijie cast a wink, Duan Yijie seemingly slightly nodded his head, seemingly to Luo Hongwen, but also seemingly to Jiang Jingwu, said: ‘Good.’ After saying that, without another word he strides away.
Xu Liangchen looked at Jiang Jingwu, wanting to say something, for a moment also lowered her head and followed her out.
Jiang Jingwu watched her back. The dim light on the corridor outlined that slender waist, as photography backlight lens, with a hazy strange texture, gradually leaving the footsteps seem to be fast and slow, the shadow seems to be far and near, as if the memory on the negative, clear and fuzzy.
For a long time, he slowly turned around and looked at the closed door of the ward, the snow-white walls next to the door reminded him of the room, the pale and bloodless woman ……
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Chapter 78
The first time we met that rainy day, reflected in the eyes is that a pair of black bright big eyes, the corner of the lips of that smile image of Duan Yijie, but more soft, sparse, cheeks two pear eddies than the small Chen’s deeper than a lot of women in the atmosphere in the atmosphere of a kind of warmth.
Obviously that kind of origin, but not hidden in the boudoir, froze in the domestic and foreign low reading, and then into the newspaper industry, became a famous writer not counting, or hard neck, not afraid of offending those who have a gun is a big old thick warlord, ‘several times into the palace never regret’ not afraid to put the bottom of the prison sit through, she is why? Jiang Jingwu can not imagine, a delicate woman, can let people from the bottom of the heart rise unlimited respect.
The last time his father was in trouble in Beiping, their own rescue, but ultimately it is still small Chen and the famous master pen ‘a pen is better than 100,000 soldiers’ to save out, it is really no wonder that people do not serve. Duan Yijie is also a strange person, it is said that he did not cover up in front of people, said: ‘I think nothing can not speak to the insiders; Duanqi Ping also sighed that he is extremely respectful of Xiaochen …… is his own ideas really wrong? Women should not be kept in the boudoir and raised by their husbands, but rather compete with men on an equal footing?
Moreover, they are all so smart and excellent, Jiang Jingwu smiled bitterly, Duan Qiping such a strong and courageous woman, in order to save people can even give up their lives, who can treat her as an ordinary girl? In this world, who can be braver than a person who respects her beliefs and is indifferent to her own life? Regardless of how Duan Da Shao snatched his love, it seems that he really loves Xiao Chen. I have not seen her for a few days, and I never thought that the memories of my heart would be treasured, but she suddenly appeared in front of me like that tonight.
She wore a silver and white dark flower short-sleeved cheongsam, the same colour openwork flat shoes, body posture Chu Chu, long hair simply pulled up, as if it was still the old days. Fine recall temperament is already different, dressing style has also changed slightly, more women’s soft and charming. It was as if a Nymphaea on the river in May, which in his memory was only shyly budding, had suddenly blossomed into a full bloom with a dark fragrance.
He looked at the snow white wall in a trance, since he has already lost, since he can no longer bring her happiness and joy, and can not give her a lifetime of trust and care, then what he can do, it seems that the only thing he can do, is to leave …… If she is not happy, and want to be quietly watched by himself, this is of course unable to be done; but if she is happy, then he can do nothing more than let go of her What can I do?
…… Although he knew that Jiang Jingwu had stayed behind, and also knew that the hospital would arrange the best manpower and conditions, but whenever he remembered that Duan Qiping had not yet escaped from danger, Xu Liangchen could not put his heart down. Besides, Jiang Jingwu is a man after all, and it will definitely be inconvenient to take care of her. So early the next morning, he discussed with Duan Yijie and rushed to the hospital.
The two of them were speechless, asking about the condition of Qiping Xu Liangchen insisted that Jiang Jingwu go to rest. Although he felt that a night’s sleep was nothing, but thinking of the Japanese movement, his own work at hand, Jiang Jingwu finally nodded in agreement, went back to the residence.
Xu Liangchen stayed in the ward, assisting the doctors and nurses to take care of Qiping, who woke up for a while and fell asleep under the effect of drugs. Most of the things did not require Xu Liangchen’s hands, but the invisible worry and pressure in his heart was very heavy, coupled with the fact that he did not sleep well last night, so by noon, Xu Liangchen still did not have any appetite at all. Thanking the hospital for the meal provided, he lay down on the side of Qiping’s hospital bed and fell into a deep sleep.
In a haze, he felt as if someone had come to his side, Xu Liangchen looked up and was greeted by Peng Mingxia’s smiling face. Unexpectedly it was her, Xu Liangchen blinked with some surprise, Secretary Peng placed the compact food box in her hand on the cabinet and smiled softly, ‘Sorry for waking up Young Lady, the nurse said that you hadn’t eaten your lunch yet, and the eldest young man asked me to send these over. ‘Xu Liangchen sobered back to her senses and thanked her with a faint smile, ‘Thank you Secretary Peng, I’m not hungry yet. ‘Peng Mingxia smiled as if she didn’t hear her words, opened the food box and neatly arranged the meals inside onto the coffee table: there was Xu Liangchen’s favourite fragrant rice porridge, small snacks, and a few plates of small dishes of porridge: ‘This is spinach, light and refreshing, the young lady might as well try it. ‘Said, loaded a bowl of fragrant rice porridge took chopsticks and handed over.
People smiled a ball of politeness, sent the bowl to the front, Xu Liangchen is really embarrassed to excuse, so then thanked took over: ‘Secretary Peng want to eat together? ‘”I’ve eaten, young lady don’t be polite. ‘Peng Mingxia smiled and thanked her politely, took the cup and walked out to get water. Xu Liangchen absentmindedly drank a few mouthfuls of congee, really not much of an appetite, see that dish of shredded chicken spinach crisp green, shrimp white and red, looking is tempting, so put the chopsticks over.
Xu Liangchen from a young age does not like to eat leafy greens, in order to let his stubborn sister eat more, Mei Chen went through a lot of trouble, although he grew up to understand the reasoning, had to eat a little more, but still do not like it.
Spinach does not have the usual astringent taste, on the contrary, because of the addition of fried sesame, fragrant and crisp, taste is very good, so I can not help but eat a lot of fragrant rice porridge. Peng Mingxia water over, see other small dishes almost did not move, a disc of shredded chicken spinach but almost finished, first slightly stunned, and then could not help but slightly raised the corners of the lips very meaningful look at Xu Liangchen two eyes.
At four o’clock in the afternoon, Jiang Jingwu came to the hospital, Xu Liangchen told him about Qiping’s situation, and when Duan Yijie came over, he went back to his apartment with him, and asked the kitchen to prepare dinner and soup, and sent them over to the ward together.
When Xu Liangchen walked into the ward, Jiang Jingwu was sitting by the bedside, looking at the sleeping Duan Qiping and thinking about the time they spent together in close quarters some time ago.
Duan Yijie took Xu Liangchen to the hot springs, Qiping had to assist the press office in dealing with the press corps, so she stayed behind; Jiang Jingwu, on the other hand, because of the application of scuba lungs in disaster relief, he found quite a lot of things that could be improved upon, so both of them stayed behind at the Disaster Relief Command.
Living in a courtyard, head up, head down, Duan Qiping work seriously, crisp, generous people atmosphere, speed of reaction, sharp pen and so on naturally into his eyes. Especially every evening, Qiping likes to walk to the embankment, Jiang Jing Wuhu chance encounter, found that the two chat not only opportunistic, and the famous pen is worthy of its name, regardless of commenting on national affairs, or exciting words, there is always a unique and outstanding insights to let him marvel. Sometimes tacit understanding between the two flow, relative smile; sometimes arguing sharp words do not give way, the feeling of long-lost confidant, so that his heart throbbed with joy.
That night to send her back, the moon like water, clear sky like blue, she smiled and turned her head, a pair of stars with a firm and bright eyes into his eyes, such as the blue pool clear and transparent, the wind blew up her clothes, fluttering like to ride the wind to go, suddenly so that he was stunned. He remembers, that night the wind sparse shadow, he and such a woman seems to be close and far …… to get along with the familiar, Jiang Jingwu had inadvertently said that he heart of the difference between men and women, Duan Qibing sparingly laughed: ‘Thanks to the director of Jiang or study in Europe and the United States of America, but also have such a pedantic idea? As human rights are natural, men and women should be equal, and there is not only love for the family, but also love for the country, shouldn’t there be love for women? ‘She looked at Jiang Jingwu with bright eyes: ‘The improvement of women’s status is a sign that society has moved from ignorance to civilisation, from backwardness to progress, Liangchen and I are both highly educated women, is it better to return to the boudoir without contributing to the country? Director Jiang, you are indeed an expert in armaments research, but the strengths of Liangchen and I are also obvious, we cannot replace each other, in that case, why can’t men and women who are both nationals work hand in hand? …… ‘Qiping never make-up, face to face powder not applied a water face, clean, bright and polished, looking at her confidence soaring, smiling and full of a pair of big eyes, like gradually bright stars, stacked brilliant, as if within reach, Jiang Jingwu can not help but heart a slight move.
In this world, that kind of appreciative gaze, often unconsciously inspire a warmth and gratitude in the heart, be tolerated, be understood cast, that moving …… Standing on the high embankment of the river, extreme vision, the sky and the earth is so vast and grand that one feels deeply his smallness.
In front of this woman, he suddenly did not have that kind of male pride from a long time, the heart rose another kind of warmth …… Xu Liangchen walked in, interrupting his thoughts, looking at her carefully placed dishes, Jiang Jingwu suddenly some impulse, he looked up at his own adoration for so many years of the woman: ’ …… Liangchen, I’m sorry …… ‘I’m sorry for being so stubborn not to understand your heart …… Xu Liangchen’s movements in his hand gave way, and looked at him with some puzzlement glanced at him and said softly, ‘…… Eat. ‘Or as a child to help him rice pat Song; or that end of the pointed bamboo chopsticks, neatly handed to the hand; their favourite sweet and sour pork, the bowl set three pieces of …… Jiang Jingwu watched, the heart mixed feelings.
Xiao Chen, childhood sweethearts two small, I had thought that growing old together should be a simple thing, even if at that time, we or no longer beautiful, no longer dashing, but you are still willing to hold my already old hands, say I love you …… Xiao Chen, even if you already do not love me, even if you have forgotten me, I will still love you! …… Please you must be happy to not waste me such a messy exit …… I know that there is another kind of love in the world, called watching and blessing …… The nurse walked in, and the two people did not say anymore The two didn’t say anything else.
Although Qiping did not have a fever, but still lethargic, Jiang Jingwu also has little appetite, ate a little bit of nonsense, the atmosphere in the ward is a little heavy. The two of them were always speechless, Xu Liangchen sighed darkly with some sadness.
Back to the residence after washing, Duan Yijie is not in, Xu Liangchen bath, did not turn on the light stood in front of the bed into a deep thought. It is nearly autumn, the sky a hook Xuan moon, moonlight like water, holding the tasseled curtains, looking at the heavy shadow of the trees outside, her mind is troubled.
Duan Yijie’s love for herself, she is not invisible, not indifferent, the beginning of his favour, she pretended not to know; then she resisted, he overbearingly induced the tide of her love, she wooden to it, thought he would be annoyed, who knows that he is more and more gentle; whether she ignored or ignored, he is just respect, pampering. He went out early and came back late, night and night with her, equal as she is his other half, his heart and how she can not touch? People are not grass and trees, every time she dodged, his vaguely disappointed eyes, let her heart also have the intolerance. The midnight dream, she really can always be calm and pointless?
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Chapter 79
It seems that lately always like to quietly look up at the starry sky, especially in the mountains of the day, that blue as the sea on the background, is the vastness of the Milky Way, or bright or dark stars flashing twinkling, sometimes you can see the faint thin clouds in the starlight through the ……
Xu Liangchen lowered his eyes, the time is like a never The river is like a river that never stops, turn around, turn back, and then hold up, has not been the first time that a clear spring. If life is only like the first time, and the world is changing things are different, are being brought up to say rotten words, the past is the past, no longer come back; even if they do not want to, but also can not be forever stopped in place; perhaps not because of which person, just their own feelings have been changed to strike.
I do not know how long, behind the sound of soft footsteps, a pair of arms gently gathered around, ears ringing familiar low whisper: ‘Why do not you sleep? The night is a little cool, be careful of the body ……’
She heard the sound of turning back, under the moon, Duan Yijie tired face smile faint and warm, a straight military uniform, handsome and straight …… Looking at that smile shadow, Xu Liangchen momentarily actually lost some of the Mind ……
Duan Yijie most like Liangchen at this time the look, focus, and even some slight trance, in the past she looked at their eyes some cold, some indifference, and now, although still not enthusiastic, disorientation but there is a contradiction, through the soft and overwhelmed, as if the spring with a mist of the wet morning, so that people’s hearts suddenly soften up.
He quietly raised the corners of his lips, Liang Chen has often fallen into inner contradictory emotions recently, he knows. Although it wasn’t without worry, he still chose to let go and let her go to the hospital to meet with her childhood friend, and from the information reported by Peng Mingxia he finally knew that little by little he was truly entering her heart.
Jiang Jingwu found himself often a bit frozen lately, especially whenever he looked at the woman lying quietly on the hospital bed.
She closed her eyes tightly, cheeks a little pale, shoulders wrapped in a circle of gauze, arm inserted a few needles, originally not really rich body bones now looks more thin a few points, let a person can not help but feel pity. Compared to the once familiar famous lead author who did not love to smile but was vibrant and radiant, at this moment, she was disturbingly quiet.
He casually took the cup of tea on the cabinet and gently turned it in his hand, the green tea leaves floated and sank in the transparent glass cup, the fragrance was light and distant, and the colour was unusually refreshing, it was his favourite West Lake Longjing.
Liangchen said that this is the new tea this year.
Gently sip, warm tea slowly flow through the throat, Jiang Jing Qiang heart of bitterness faded a little, new tea for old tea, good in her heart always have their own this grew up together elder brother.
With an astringent smile, but turned his eyes to see Duan Qiping seems to move slightly, for some reason the corner of the lips floated up a small arc. Jiang Jingwu heart moved, remembered that night in the embankment talking about the future of China, the woman in front of him full of hope and longing, the corner of the lips lightly hooked, bloomed a rare bright and beautiful smile.
He suddenly realised that Duan Qiping’s smile and when she did not smile were completely different. When not laughing, she is dignified with a light bookishness, quite serious and awe-inspiring: and this laugh, as if the sky’s haze, all of a sudden vivid and playful up. Thinking of her smile, Jiang Jing Wuh’s dull heart quietly opened a gap, at least that period of time the two people are close to the days, Duan Qiping or more smiles, that means that he has not made the famous master pen dislike it.
Doctors also had to marvel at the tenacity of Duan Qiping’s vitality – on the third day after the operation, she came to her senses completely, and, fortunately, there was no serious inflammation of the wound, and the degree of recovery exceeded the expectations of the medical staff. When President Wang happily told Duan Yijie that the operation was a success, the patient will not have a major recurrence, only the left arm may be a little bit affected, slightly less flexible than before, adhere to the exercise should be able to recover, Duan Yijie side of Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but smile and shed a tear – the tormented three days and three nights, hanging in mid-air, the heart is finally let go.
In the days that followed, Xu Liangchen continued to take turns with Jiang Jingwu to take care of Qiping in the hospital every day, and lunch was always delivered by Peng Mingxia. The chef seemed to know Xu Liangchen’s preference for shredded chicken and spinach, and dutifully served similar dishes every day, but of course, spinach was the most common dish.
Now, Qiping, who was lying in bed at lunchtime, would occasionally join her for meals, teasing that even if the sick meal was well made, it was not as exquisite as the loving meal that was delivered. Seeing Xu Liangchen eating happily, she smiled and said, ‘I can’t believe you also like to eat this, I haven’t had it for a long time – it’s a delicacy from memory.’
The words were not heard by Xu Liangchen, who just smiled and sent a chopstick to her plate, ‘I’ve never liked leafy greens, but this dish is really well made, and I still like it even after eating it many times.’ Duan Qiping opened her mouth to say something, but noticed that Peng Mingxia, who was at the side, was smiling and winking at herself and waving her hand quietly, she nodded in epiphany, looked at Xu Liangchen with some amusement and some emotion, and didn’t continue with the topic, but only advised Xu Liangchen to eat more.
Days pass quickly, a week later, Wang said that as long as careful Qiping can move, so Duan Yijie took a group of people back to Yanzhou – where the medical conditions are, after all, better than in Minzhou, Qiping back to recuperate will be better, and the Japanese so-called business negotiation also has a new situation.
Back in Yanzhou, Qiping was sent directly to the military government’s special sanatorium. Settled, Duan Yijie back to the Marshal’s residence to report to Duan Zhengxun, the residence of the people concerned about Qiping’s injuries, come and go to visit. Xu Liangchen, who knew the situation, stayed behind to accompany him, and was very busy for most of the day. Waiting for the crowd to leave, it was already the evening time when the sun was setting, watching Qi Ping use her dinner and walking out of the small building, she saw two guards in the distance holding guns to stop a person from approaching.
‘Xiao Chen ……’ Xu Liangchen who was walking towards the car turned back at the sound of the voice, and the one who was stopped by the guards was Jiang Jingqiang.
Seeing that Xu Liangchen and Jiang Jingwu were acquainted, the guards were busy standing at attention and saluting, ‘Reporting to the young lady, my subordinates are under orders that no one is allowed to approach without a special pass.’
Xu Liangchen glanced apologetically at Jiang Jingwu, Qiping is here recovering from her injuries, Duan Yijie will surely protect her closely, knowing that Jingwu will be here, she was busy just now and even forgot to ask Luo Hongwen to leave her companion a pass for him. Thought about smiling and thanked the guards: ‘Two hard, Jiang Administrator is my …… Major Marshal and the second lady’s friend, please two a little accommodation, pass I will send over can be good?’ Since the young lady is willing to guarantee, words said as polite, two guards naturally let go, salute back to make way, Xu Liangchen turned to accompany Jiang Jingwu to the small building and go.
The sun is setting, the evening breeze is cool, the leaves are floating down leisurely, Xu Liangchen received a piece in his hand and looked at it, and asked softly, ‘…… Aunt Liao and Uncle Joe are good?’
‘Well, they are very good, mother …… has been hanging on to you, instructing me to tell you …… to be happy.’ Jiang Jingwu look at her with some complexity, to the expectations of the childhood sweethearts turned into empty, mother removed the concern did not say anything, but look at their own eyes with infinite pity, more than a few times, bumped into her sitting in silence in the room where Xiaochen used to be.
Xu Liangchen lowered his eyebrows, heart mixed feelings, how many times I want to go to see Aunt Liao, but always think of the past will lose the courage.
Aunt Liao and Uncle Jiang loved her like their own daughter, so pure and direct, in the past years like a fire, let her feel warm. But now, this warmth made her somewhat afraid to get closer – if, if she got closer, would such warmth never be there again? Now that she was the daughter-in-law of the Duan family, would their feelings for her turn to ashes due to disappointment? She was afraid of being sad, and more than that, she was afraid that her loving Aunt Liao and Uncle Joe would be sad ……
In the evening, Mrs Lu, in keeping with the old lady’s wishes, set up a family banquet in the side hall to receive her son and daughter-in-law.
Xu Liangchen hurriedly returned to the Marshal’s Mansion, very consciously do her duty as a daughter-in-law, to the old lady and other elders, greetings, went to her room to change clothes and then went to the side hall to help. Wu Wenxian smiled several times and asked her to sit down and rest, but she only smiled and did not stop what she was doing. Until the banquet was ready, the old lady and Duan Zhengxun and other people sat down, she sat down.
But heard back to the Marshal House to visit his sister Qining is smiling and talk to the second aunt: ‘…… This dish is not eaten for many years, I do not know how the chef’s skills, is not the year the taste …… ‘
The second aunt has not yet answered, Wu Wenxian eyes wind ambiguous look at Xu Liangchen, covered his mouth and laughed: ‘Some people although many years no longer cook, but the good thing is that the standard actually did not reduce at all, on the contrary, I heard that recently practice more, seems to have improved it …… ‘
Ki Ning and several aunts seemed to be a bit surprised, probing gazes looked over one after another, Xu Liang Chen was both puzzled and a bit embarrassed, what was everyone talking about? And why were they looking at themselves like this? This dish, is it possible that there is something odd? …… Just as he was thinking, Duan Zhengxun, who was on top, opened his mouth, ‘Where’s the boss, why haven’t we seen him yet?’
Wu Wen silk busy smile took over the conversation, ‘Oh, just now also saw him, I go to see ……’
Xu Liangchen is a little uncomfortable, the alarm sound stood up and said gently, ‘Or I go.’ Said, nodded slightly to the crowd, turned around and walked out of the side hall.
Turning through the corridor, hearing soft laughter coming from the depths of the flowery shade, Xu Liangchen couldn’t help but stop in his tracks.
‘Today, the eldest young man is actually personally cooking it ……,’ said a female voice with a smile tinged with surprise.
‘I heard that the young lady likes the shredded chicken and spinach made by the eldest young lady, and just now the eldest young lady even asked which chef made it ……,’ seemed to be the voice of the little girl who had returned with Qining.
‘The young lady is really lucky, the eldest young lady likes her so much ……’ The three sighed in unison, their words filled with envy, imagining the starry eyes of the several little girls right now.
The dish of shredded chicken and spinach …… that he ate for so long was made by Duan Yijie? Xu Liangchen was a little incredulous. She really could not imagine that such a domineering and upright man, nestled into a place like the kitchen, just to make this dish with his own hands? He …… looked at the pool of lotus flowers outside the corridor under the light in front of him, Xu Liangchen Fang understood the meaning in the eyes and words of Qining and several aunts, and she froze.
Even the footsteps of the maids leaving were not heard, and I don’t know how long it took, but the sound of talking came from the front of the corridor: ‘…… How is it, the standard of my cooking hasn’t been lowered, right? Can still be the original flavour ……’ was actually Duan Yijie, even more rare is that, although the voice still sounds light, but there is not the slightest feeling of coldness.
‘Well, I didn’t think you remembered that I love to eat this dish ……’ Geng Wenqing, who hadn’t been seen for a long time, smiled with a gentle voice with a little bit of country accent, soft and sweet.
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Chapter 80
Xu Liangchen back to God in a trance, the brain ‘boom’ a sound …… these days, he did so much of that dish, is …… Geng The first time he did that, he was the favourite of Miss Geng. …… Then today, he is also for her, right? She did not know that she sighed quietly, since childhood love is always different ah …… as if a door that is always open for themselves slowly closed, Xu Liangchen heart flashed through never before situation, too late to taste, vaguely feel that it was actually …… terrified?
The low voice is getting closer and closer, Xu Liangchen quietly move, to cover themselves in the flower tree. Complicated heart watching Duan Yijie and Geng Wenqing joking and laughing past, after a while, calm down emotions before walking back to the side hall.
Geng Wenqing was seated at Duan Yijie’s right, with an empty seat on his left, and further up was Fourth Lady Wu Wenxian, who had a smile on her face and thoughtful eyes. When Xu Liangchen walked in, Duan Yijie was the first to raise his head, a touch of tenderness looming in the bottom of his deep eyes. Wu Wenxian commanded the maid to serve tea while smiling at Duan Yijie: ‘Liangchen remembered to go out to look for you, you’re good, you walked in yourself, instead letting the young lady lag behind……. Liangchen, quickly sit down.’
Said gesture pulled the lower chair, Xu Liangchen slightly smile, turn to see the old lady Duan sitting on the top, always wait on the side of the big maid Qiu Ju but did not appear, so while walking over the gentle smile: ‘Thank you Auntie four. This time out of the long, not in the grandmother’s knees to do filial piety,’ said reached out and took the chopsticks and inlaid gold thin tyre plain porcelain bowl smiling at the old man, the tone with a trace of rare pouting: ’Let the grandson-in-law wait for grandma once, can be good?’ Saying this, he glanced at Duan Yijie seemingly intentionally or unintentionally.
Liang Chen to grandmother and father, mother and other elders have always been courteous and respectful, but contains a faint detachment, today suddenly on the grandmother such a thin anger and light smile, it is out of Duan Yijie’s expectations, looking at her delicate as peach and plum flower face can not help but a slight consternation in the bottom of the eyes, can not help but look at the chair next to his own glance.
This grandson-in-law talent and appearance, and know the book, Duan old lady would have been very pleased, in the past days Xu Liangchen respectfully and intimate insufficient, so that the old man’s heart inevitably have some regrets, today suddenly some of the different in the past, Duan old lady a little overjoyed, an old face smiled into the chrysanthemums like, patted Liangchen fair and beautiful catkin: ‘good child, soon after the wedding will follow the small Jie running around the disaster, but also really hard for you, you are not a good boy. It is really difficult for you, your filial piety grandmother understand, also don’t wait, this day on the side of the grandmother sit it ……’ said, repeatedly called the maid to add chairs.
Watching the interaction between her son and daughter-in-law, Mrs Lu’s hand holding the tea cup gently lurched. Although this eldest daughter-in-law married unwillingly in the beginning, but very sensible, do a few things even the Marshal have tsked praise, to the son, although not very intimate, but also gentle and courteous. Long experienced, heart water clear as Lu lady, of course, also can see, this time out, Xu Liangchen and son has been feared to have a husband and wife reality …… son under the eyes of the love of intimacy can not deceive their own as a mother …… then why the daughter-in-law is to make such a posture, not as usual as the low brow and obedient eyes. As usual, low-eyed, trying to dilute the sense of existence to follow the son side it? Is it possible that the young couple are playing some kind of trick? Inquiring, she glanced at Wu Wenxian, and the two exchanged silent glances.
Wu Wenxian glanced at Geng Wenqing with a smile, her eyes slipped between the young couple of Duan Yijie, and she gently jowled at Lady Lu. The maid served the final dishes, Duan Zhengxun greeted his mother and said a few words to comfort the old man, and the family feast began.
Several ladies lamented about Qiping’s injuries, Duan Zhengxun asked about Minzhou and the military school, and the atmosphere in the hall was cordial and harmonious. Xu Liangchen laid out a few dishes for Old Lady Duan, and was repeatedly urged by the old man to sit down and let the maid come up to take over, but Xu Liangchen insisted again and again, and at least served the old man with his meal.
Duan old lady body has been weak, usually do not eat much, today’s beloved grandson back grandson daughter-in-law wait for the heart happy, than usual more than half a bowl of rice congee, eat will be a little tired leaning back in the chair to rest, so that the maid to take care of Liang Chen meal.
Xu Liangchen smiled and thanked the old man, picked up the chopsticks, but felt acid in the stomach, numbness in the mouth, what to put in the mouth are not taste. Look at the old man smiled and closed his eyes to rest then also silent, looking at the bowl of rice, can not help but stay in a daze. I don’t know how to eat and count the grains of rice generally used two mouths, side face to look out the window.
The light under the window is very bright, shining outside several tall wood hibiscus, flowers blooming in full bloom, pink and red, the highest most beautiful branch, but it seems to have been opened to the blossoming, the night wind blowing gently, with a shaky enchantment, there is a kind of time passing especially sad …… Xu Liangchen indistinctly, look into the fascination, was Wu Wenxian gently called several times were not heard, and Until the maid smiled and put a fish shaped plate and saucer in front of her eyes, only then came back to her senses.
‘…… also really a certain difficult for Liang Chen, follow the boss east and west not to mention, but also to take care of Qi Ping, not tired how can it …… Chun Tao, put the fish meat properly pick the bones to the young lady … …’ came Wu Wenjing’s words with a smile from his ears, making Xu Liangchen feel out of place, and busily lowered his head and smiled apologetically, while reaching out his bowl to receive the fish that the maid had chucked over.
Not only did Xu Liangchen’s unconscious lapse in concentration fall on deaf ears, both Lady Lu and Wu Wenxian also noticed Duan Yijie and Geng Wenqing’s abnormality. From Duan Yijie newly married after a long silence Geng Wenqing, face smile as usual gentle, but less sorrow and helplessness, looking at Duan Yijie’s eyes as warm as the winter at noon when the sunlight shines in from the window …… this girl when this senior brother is really solid, but unfortunately, the goddess has a heart …. …Those in the know all sighed softly in their hearts.
Geng Wenqing’s eyes from seeing Duan Yijie, and then did not move away. She smiled on her face, but her heart was full of mixed feelings. Growing up together, she can see, Duan Yijie now inner peace and stability, these are not just because of the precipitation of the years and experience, but, his heart has a belonging – once a small Jie, really grow up away from it? Think of him, his own heart or his teenage appearance ah, hooked lips, frowning, contemplation, determination …… she sighed quietly, the original their hearts have so long traces of the years …… in front of him, he is still like the usual tone, that care, why she but Only feel more and more detached between the two? …… That thing, himself and he said has promised, but he laughed and said those words, visible is the king of Xiang heartless ah …… Geng Wenqing quietly raised the wine cup, she wine is good, but rarely drink more, today he came back, but also did the shredded chicken and spinach, just make an exception.
Her move made Duan Yijie a little puzzled, his sword brows slightly wrinkled as he glanced at Geng Wenqing, what happened today? How come both Liangchen and Senior Sister Wenqing’s reactions were a bit perplexing? Just as he was thinking, an uncomfortable rattle from Xu Liangchen’s place made him turn his head sharply.
The maid put the fish meat with the bones and thorns removed into the bowl, Xu Liangchen politely thanked him in a low voice and looked at Mrs Lu and other concerned eyes with a smile as he lowered his head and chucked a bit of it up. Who knows not wait to send to the mouth, the nose smells the unique fishy smell of fish, no appetite in the stomach is a burst of nausea roll, let go of the chopsticks with a hand to cover the mouth, walked out of the side hall, did not wait until the corridor, will be sad to vomit up.
I don’t care about anything else to hold a wooden hibiscus to stand, Xu Liangchen dizziness and weakness to vomit up, not only eat a little rice was spit out, and finally even the acid in the stomach are spit out a clean …… straighten up, see Mrs. Lu, Duan Yijie, etc. have been chased out, busy bloomed a tired smile, the smile did not reach the corners of the eyes of the stomach and another burst of nausea. …… Wipe dry the tear stains in her eyes, she covered her mouth to forcefully cover the vomit, apologetically looked up: ‘…… Mom, Auntie Four, everyone don’t worry, I’m fine …… ‘The words did not fall, and there was a sound of dry heaving.
Duan Yijie rushed over in strides, holding her arm and patting her back urgently: ‘What’s wrong, Liangchen? Did you eat something unclean?’ While turning back to the guards, he said, ‘Quickly go get a doctor!’ Lady Lu also made the maid follow her out.
Big palm on the waist behind him, warm breath passed over, there are some unexpected comfort, Xu Liangchen slightly closed his eyes, out of the corner of his eye he saw Geng Wenqing who followed the crowd, his body slightly stiffened, his heart could not help but want to dodge this warm comfort, helplessly just stood up powerlessness in addition to the added dizziness, the eyes of the gold stars in front of him, so he could only by the person’s arm to help himself, turned around to meet the crowds of people who hurriedly walked over.
Mrs Lu approached, frowned and looked at her face, seemed to have a surprise look in the enquiry; a few aunts exchanged glances, everyone looked at each other with some understanding and smiled; Wu Wenxian was even brow curved, half flirting, half jokingly looking at Duan Yijie helped Xu Liangchen towards the lounge next to the side hall: ‘’Young master, is it that the young lady is tired lately? Look at Liang Chen this pretty face reduced ……’
Liang Chen is not comfortable, Mrs Lu glanced at her with some anxiety and some amusement, and went straight up to pull Xu Liang Chen’s hand and asked: ’Liang Chen, recently, your body can have what discomfort? Have you seen a doctor? When did this start? …… ‘Hearing her mother ask, Duan Yijie’s sword brows wrinkled up, stopping to stare at her with some tension: ’Is this period of time making you too tired?’
Xu Liangchen faintly slanted a glance at him, did not pay attention, turned his head to Mrs. Lu pour respectfully and gently back: ‘Let mum and aunts worry about it …… My body has been very good, today, may be sitting in the car for some long time uncomfortable …… ‘
Wu Wen silk and a few ladies listening to the words of the two in the side of the mouth to cover the smile: ‘Thanks to you one is the hall of the southern military government of the marshal, one is the study of Chinese and Western talent, or children in general it, such a big thing, but did not realize; and is a disaster relief and long-distance running, so the tortured at least not accident, is good luck. ……’
Duan Yijie’s sword frowned tightly, very confused and not hesitant to look at Xu Liangchen again. Liang Chen body discomfort, a few aunts do not seem to be very worried, but also in the side of these unknown strange words, even never deal with things calm and stable less emotional waves of the mother, face are worried mixed with joy of the strange expression, this is how it is?
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Chapter 81
helpless today’s scene is really some strange, his hall handsome mansion big young for the first time by all the people all cold, everyone’s eyes to look at, is the face of a somewhat pale, slightly tired look marshal wife. Duan Yijie can not help but slightly frowned, but the heart and then confused, but also can not compare to the heart of the good people around the worry, can not think about her obvious resistance to their own why, with a lot of puzzled half is half tough and half coaxed to embrace her into the lounge.
Just sat down, the military doctor was ordered to rush to, in Mrs Lu’s vague but direct instructions, did not pay attention to Duan Yijie’s cold sharp eyes and expressionless face, the doctor for Xu Liangchen to do a number of checks and asked about the recent living conditions. After a short while, he pondered briefly and turned back with a smile on his face to speak softly.
At these words, Mrs Lu smiled and nodded as if she had let go of her heart; Wu Wen patted her hand on her chest and arched her eyebrow; the second lady put her hands together and recited the Buddha’s name; the third lady looked at the young couple and smiled thoughtfully; and Geng Wen, who had rushed over to the back of the room, froze speechless, as if she couldn’t cover up the mixed feelings that had arisen in her heart in the blink of an eye.
More than her more stunned but one of the parties Xu Liangchen, she leaned on the sofa incredibly wide open the dark night star-like eyes, a long time before nervously swallowed, are still did not say anything – sudden news really make her do not know what to say, can only subconsciously, the mood of indescribable complexity looking at the ‘culprits’. She could only subconsciously look at the ‘culprit’ with an indescribably complicated mood.
Duan Yijie, who turned her eyes to see, made her blink with surprise, since they met, this is the first time to see that calm to paralysed face of the marshal with a complete look of a fool!
What? Liang Chen is pregnant with her own baby? Duan Yijie was pleasantly surprised, a wave of unexpected joy in his heart made him almost unable to resist running up and pouncing on his petite wife in his arms – Liang Chen, we have a baby, it’s mine and your flesh and blood!
A feeling that has never existed before instantly rose up in his heart, Duan Yijie only felt that there seemed to be a warm seed buried deep into his heart, a vine grows out, circling back and circling around his chest, that warm soft feeling makes him simply suffocate, there is no gusty winds and heavy rains of intensity, but there is an aromatic bud slowly bloomed in the depths of his heart, and that fragrance spreads from the corners of the whole body. At this moment, the world of trivialities all disappeared, his heart, eyes, only in front of the bright-eyed favour of the woman, only her belly in their own flesh and blood.
Although the heart of Duan Yijie’s behaviour is not no mustache, Xu Liangchen also understand, no matter how to say that this body is already a woman of the Duan family, someone’s hooliganism is not not the name of the right way to go. Therefore, although this period of time, although the complexity of the mind, every time rolling in the body of the first time to know the body of love affairs and the extreme shock of the natural reaction between the extremely contradictory, but also unable to resist the words.
Who knows, this file thing has not yet in the heart to sort out a clue, their own actually, actually …… pregnant? Xu Liangchen only feel a blank in the brain in a flash …… unconsciously raised some blank vision, Duan Yijie surprise black eyes into the curtains, the depths of the eyes of the soft and wanton, as if the person in front of him is his heart on the tip of the invaluable treasure …… Xu Liangchen’s heart can not help but flutter gently! Xu Liangchen’s heart involuntarily trembled, and he only felt that under that kind of doting and gentle gaze, his own somewhat cold heart seemed to be covered by snow on the ground in the sunshine, the snow turned into spring water, and it looked like it was going to gurgle and flow ……
In the flash of lightning between a soft sweet voice came, interrupting the silent entanglement of the eyes of the two people, and Geng Wenqing came with a smile on her face, half flirting and half The indescribable flavour of the curved red lips: ‘Xiao Jie this time to go out, really public and private both …… the day before yesterday also listened to the grandmother sigh, said I do not know whether there are four generations of the same family fortune, I can not think of a return to the happy news, really congratulations godmother … … … ‘Then she repeatedly greeted the maids to send a letter to Old Lady Duan.
Xu Liangchen heard the voice back to God, heartbeat paused for a beat, eyes instantly returned to the previous cold and bleak, quite complex glanced at Duan Yijie, hung his head down …… What stupidity is he committing, this marriage is Duan someone’s whim, what do you mean by ‘public and private both’? It is this news that should not come to make his sweetheart taste it.
Geng Wenqing a congratulations, finally let immersed in the surprise of Mrs Lu, Wu Wenxian and others completely bloomed a joyful smile, the third wife, the fourth wife of the joint rush to the old lady, DuanZhengXun go to report the good news; Mrs Lu called the military doctor carefully asked the daughter-in-law’s body condition, daily maintenance should pay attention to; Wu Wenxian went out and instructed the kitchen to quickly to the young lady to prepare a new meal … … …After asking the military doctor, turned back to see her son still in a daze, Mrs. Lu pursed her lips and smiled: ‘Yijie, quickly let Liangchen go back to rest, when the stomach is a little better, drink some soup …… You are also too unconcerned, let Liangchen raw tired all the way! ……’
The enquiries and commands of the people in the room made Xu Liangchen, who had a soft body and a complicated mind, a little uncomfortable, and when she heard Mrs. Lu command in this way, she was no longer polite, and after curving her cherry lips and nodding her head as if to take note, she held the armrests of the sofa and wanted to stand up.
Before he could move his body, Duan Yijie had already bent his waist and stretched out his arms to do it for him. Looking at his posture, Xu Liangchen moved a little embarrassed and awkwardly, whispering, ‘I’ll do it myself.’
‘Having vomited like that, where do you still have the strength?’ Duan Yijie voice a rare faction of gentle and gentle, while saying the hand did not pause at all, Xu Liangchen dodge too late, was his a princess embrace under the public held in the arms!
In a flash, the faces of all the people in the hall were quite wonderful, surprised, envious, watching …… the girls exchanged glances with each other, and their eyes were a little star. Xu Liangchen instantly red halo on the face, shame and embarrassment not win push Duan Yisong’s hand, shyly whispered: ‘You! …… Quickly put me down ……’
Her face full of shyness makes Duan Yijie’s heart swirl, thin lips slightly raised staring at her eyes, eyes playful, I just don’t let go, what can you do? The hand is even tighter. Xu Liangchen and anxious and shy and helpless, had no choice but to turn her face sideways to play ostrich, to a blind for clean.
‘Mum, I’ll send Liangchen back first.’ Duan Yijie stopped babbling and raised his head to say to Mrs Lu, lifting his leg before the words left his mouth.
The moment he walked out of the lounge, Xu Liangchen saw Geng Wenqing standing beside Mrs Lu out of the corner of his eye. She was still smiling gently, but Xu Liangchen felt that the smile at the corner of her lips was somewhat unnatural, and couldn’t help but let out a cautious sigh of relief. Unexpectedly, before a breath fell, the surprised voice of Old Lady Duan had already sounded outside the door: ‘’…… Is this true? Wife to the earth of the people, there is this kind of blessing …… small Jie and grandson daughter-in-law where …… Xu Liangchen heart panicked, Duan Yijie did not avoid the mother-in-law, has made her a mess, the two this kind of appearance, if it is again to the old lady Duan People see ……
are thinking, feel Duan Yijie stood in the footsteps. Duan old lady heard the spirit of happy things fresh, did not let the maids to help them hurriedly walked over, and Duan Yijie face-to-face collision. Looking at the scene in front of me, even though I’ve seen a lot of things over the years, Duan old lady can’t help but be surprised by the stagnation of her smile and hit a pause.
Duan Yijie behaved extremely naturally, thin lips gently raised and grandmother greeted: ‘Grandma, you have not gone to rest? Liang Chen has a body vomiting badly, I first send her back to rest.’
What kind of person ah, have not seen such a thick skin …… Xu Liangchen heart wailed, your own thick skin on the thick, I still have to be a human being, okay? This play a play, not only the master of the Marshal’s House will have ideas about their own, this will be passed on how the buzz is not yet known it. No longer care about other, regardless of struggling to get off the ground, Duan Yijie afraid of hurting her, some helplessly looked at her, before bending down to the arms of the reluctant baby gently put down on the ground, but the hand is stroked in the waist and then do not let go.
Being bird-like in the arm of Xu Liangchen face shy embarrassment, eyes dodging extremely uncomfortable shouted grandma, will be pink face lowered again not to raise his head. Thanks to a heart hanging on the future grandchildren, have no time to see the grandchildren between the lively grandson and grandson in-law, smiling and pulling the hand of Liang Chen left urged right command, listen to the old man smiling but seriously commanded Duan Yijie recently some things to be restrained, not to hurt the child and so on, Xu Liangchen a flower face high heat has not yet faded and then add halo red, and straight to hate to hide to the dark shadows and then don’t have to come out.
Patiently listen to the grandmother rambling finished, Duan Yijie a pair of ‘thieves eyes’ hanging in the daughter-in-law face and then can not move the slightest – is the cave flower and candle night, have not seen this girl face like peach blossom, this kind of colourful pouring city …… Xu Liangchen is aware of someone’s charming thoughts, more face hot, want to break away, but also want to be a good friend. More face hot, want to break away from his burning arm and do not dare to make too much noise, anxious helpless shame embarrassed, a peach blossom face like fire, more set off by the eyebrow as if the skin of the painting of the sheep’s milky jade general.
Duan old lady naturally understand the grandson’s mind, can not help but the old man is very comforting, no more to say, categorically rejected Xu Liangchen send her back to the filial piety, instructed Duan Yijie first send daughter-in-law to rest, Duan Yijie also did not polite, embraced the Liangchen bid farewell to the grandmother trail back to the West Garden.
Autumn night is a bit cool, Xu Liangchen stomach empty, body cold, thanks to go back to the kitchen has sent soup over. Barely drank a little and then wanted to go to the bath, Duan Yijie eyes gleaming straight staring at her, a picture of hate to personally serve his wife’s urgent plea, so Xu Liangchen black lines all over the face, took the pajamas rushed into the bathroom and tightly closed the door.
When she slowly finished her bath and came out of the bathroom, Duan Yijie had already entered the study. Looking at the familiar lamp shadow, Xu Liangchen pulled over the thin quilt to lie down and sighed quietly.
Regardless of what one thinks, this is the eldest grandson of the Marshal’s House, not allowing oneself to think or do …… but, in front of such a marriage, will the child be happy? On that childhood sweetheart, Duan Yijie exactly how to think …… Today seems to hear her change the name, so kind and natural shout Mrs Lu godmother, shouting old lady for grandmother, looks like the change of mouth has not support for a moment and a half, it is difficult to not people have long had an arrangement, they are just the last to know that strike … … the heart overturned, but because it is really tired, unconsciously fell asleep ……
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Chapter 82
She has fallen asleep, breathing evenly, ee eyebrow slightly knitted. Duan Yijie gently walked in and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the woman in front of him in the shadow of the dim, warm lamp.
That delicate and beautiful silhouette, that crystal clear skin, that distant mountain-like eyebrows and horizontal wave-like eyes, how the Creator’s ghostly craftsmanship will make her so clear and beautiful? Red lips slightly upward, memory, only in a brief moment of confusion, it had let himself unforgettable warmth and softness …… Duan Yijie reached out his hand, gently brushed her forehead hanging down a wisp of hair, the trend will be the hand fit in front of the eyes of this red and pink scarlet make his heart touching flower face.
Time passed bit by bit, as if seemingly sensing something, Xu Liangchen woke up leisurely. The dim light of the indoor nightlight cast over, and she struggled to open her eyes. A warm palm brushed against her cheek, blocking some of the harsh light for her, her index finger lightly traced across her brow, brushing over her eyebrows, followed by an angular face leaning over, the tip of her high nose almost pressing against her own, Xu Liangchen’s first-awakening disorientation was instantly cleared up by the warm breath of the suddenly enlarged face in front of her.
She slightly inclined her face, burrowed into the thin quilt, and then ostrich closed her eyes, avoiding Duan Yijie’s intimate touch without a trace. Duan Yijie’s hand was separated from her in the thin quilt outside, could not help but sword eyebrow slightly frowned down, painfully looked at the person who rolled himself into a ball seems to be sleeping again, eyes shifted to his own hand, looked for a long time, helplessly shook his head and smiled, Xu Liangchen’s thin quilt gently pulled, and then switched off the light and went into the washroom.
Perhaps because of the pregnancy, some not very comfortable; perhaps her heart has not digested the sudden, at first shocked by the news, Liangchen today’s mood is a little low some dodge, see her vomit so hard, he or more sympathetic to her, more care for her better …… Duan Yijie thought, changed the pajamas embracing his wife to slowly fall asleep.
Woke up in the morning, Liang Chen is still in a deep sleep, think of the military doctor said, pregnant people are a little sleepy, Duan Yijie thin lips slightly raised, pasted on a gentle kiss, quietly and silently out of bed.
Did not let the maids come in to wait, he tended to himself, and then ordered the maids in a low voice to bring up chicken soup, milk, fragrant rice porridge, eggs, etc., Liangchen body is not hesitant, it is better not to go to the front of the meal. Waving his hand for the maids to retire, Duan Yijie sits by the coffee table and starts tending to the breakfast for the two.
Porridge in insulation, open the lid to see past some hot, Liang Chen will drink uncomfortable, to slightly lower the temperature; boiled eggs to peel also go to the egg shell, let Duan Yijie some frustration is that their own efforts of half a day, but also did not peel out a complete; Oh yes, Liang Chen also some foreign devils habits, like to drink milk in the morning, to remember to add a little honey, the doctor said that it is beneficial to the pregnant woman… …With great difficulty, he quickly finished his own portion, stood in front of the bed and helped his wife to gather the quilt, and saw that the time had come before he turned around and left in big strides.
Xu Liangchen slowly pulled down the thin quilt, his eyes complexly looked at Duan Yijie’s back as he left, and got up speechlessly in the middle of the day. On that matter, last night for some reason, she seemed to not dare to think carefully, afraid to look into it, toss and turn, sleepless in the middle of the night, listening to him get up, listening to him order the maids to do things, listening to him softly do everything, listening to him leave to go to the office, listening to the indoor return to the calm,…… she turned her head sideways, looking at the wall of the self-timer clock, the second hand a circle a circle hurriedly walked by, only to feel empty in her heart. , only to feel empty in the heart, but blocked.
After showering and dressing and cleaning up, and after some heart-breaking dry-heaving, she really didn’t have much of an appetite, so she turned on the jukebox and sat down on the sofa. When the needle gently slipped, the woman’s voice as entangled in her thoughts, low and cut and confused: If one day the world has changed, when the sea has become a mulberry field, will you still be by my side, accompany me through the long night? If one day time is far away, the years have changed the face of youth, you will still be at my side, accompany me to count the yesterday’s lingering ……
The Marshal’s House young lady happy news quickly spread out, since this day there are countless friends and relatives old friends, subordinates within the family and so on door to greet. In addition to come to see his sister Xu Meichen was fortunate to be introduced to the West Garden, others are a few ladies blocked the driving – Liang Chen went to greet Mrs. Lu, Mrs. Lu see her sickly can not fight what spirit, and then do not allow people to disturb the daughter-in-law, she must rest, which is also just right Liang Chen’s mind, and so more and more out of the gate not to step out of the two doors.
Unable to rest for several days in a row, Xu Liangchen’s spirit still did not see any improvement. Now, Duan Yijie’s brows could not help but wrinkle up again. Ever since he came back, Liang Chen has been somewhat indifferent and blindly cold to himself, and his evasive mind seems to have become a little heavier. Could it be that he didn’t like this child? Listening to Secretary Peng, when Miss Xu came, the two of them whispered about the little one, and did not see how despondent and resentful she was. And he also noticed that she occasionally looked at the abdomen of the eyes so gentle and loving …… that is to say, on the pregnancy she still have expectations, then her sudden indifference is why? Duan Yijie really some can not figure out the distress.
The next day, Xu Liangchen was sitting under the window reading a book when Duan Yijie sent Luo Hongwen to send a guest over.
Xu Liangchen unexpectedly watched Liao Yufeng walk in, and couldn’t help but be pleasantly surprised as he got up and quickly greeted him: ‘’Godmother? Why are you …… here? Quickly please sit down.’
Liao Yufeng looked at Liang Chen face can not hide the joy, can not help but heart a hot, always is their own look at the grown-up children ah, how can this love points separated? Took her hand up and down to look carefully, nodded and smiled: ‘The colour is fine, godmother will be relieved, these days can be more careful is …… this is the godmother’s first grandchildren it ……’.
Looking at Liao Yufeng’s motherly smile, he returned to those years in a trance, Xu Liangchen’s eyes were sore, letting himself be buried in her warm embrace, and the words that had rolled over in his heart for countless times finally came out, ‘……Godmother, I… …I’m sorry for you …… and Jingwu ……‘
’Silly child …… ‘Liao Yufeng a meal, gently sighed:’ people in a lifetime, will always meet a lot of people, because of an inevitable or a chance, some people become close friends, some are friends in life, and some are just a hurried passer-by, this is fate.’ Liao Yufeng patted her back, ‘As the old saying goes, a hundred years of repairing the same boat crossing, the so-called marriage destiny is determined by heaven, seeking but not able to, avoiding but not as good as; coming but not rejecting, going but not seeking. Xiao Chen, in the heart of godmother, you have never been my daughter, as long as you chapter blessing, where to come sorry who? –Just don’t have this destiny.’
‘Although the means are not desirable, Godmother feels that Duan Daoshao is sincere. Xiao Chen, since you married to him, you might as well try to let go of your mind, it’s not easy for two people to have this destiny.’ Liao Yufeng looked into her eyes and said in a serious tone, ‘They say that your godfather and I have a good relationship, but what is love? Nothing more than a plain, a sincere, a dependence on each other. When you face him, the heart can calmly calm, feel as long as he is, you are at ease, then what else matters?’ As Liao Yufeng spoke, she suddenly changed the topic and asked, ‘Do you know why godmother came to see you today?’
Since childhood in front of her grew up, Xu Liangchen rarely see Liao Yufeng show such a sensible, rational side, more never heard her talk about the topic of feelings and love, so this wanted to hand Liao Yufeng a glass of water end in the hands of the pause, looking at her some hindsight shook his head, yes, why is Luo Hongwen sent over the godmother, it is difficult to not want to tell her that she has a… … …But, why did he specially pick her up?
Just thinking, then heard Liao Yufeng said: ‘Although also counted as a new type of person, but Jing Wuhui from childhood will be very some chauvinistic thinking, unexpectedly, hard to this life-saving benefactor Duan Er Miss wrenched over.’ Some are not accustomed to her jumping to speak, Xu Liangchen blinked and handed over the cup of water, did not make a sound.
Liao Yufeng smiled brightly, ‘These days, Jingwu is busy with his official duties, so I sometimes go to the nursing home on his behalf to see Second Miss. I can’t imagine that today, Duan Da Shao came ……’
not only came, but also very courteously honoured himself as an elder, thanked him for taking care of Liang Chen before, and also said that Liang Chen misses his godmother very much, and if there is time, please go over to sit down and so on. Liao Yufeng politely and detachedly agreed, but did not take it seriously, to see the young marshal came to see his sister, chat a few words and then leave.
After going out and hearing the siblings talking, it seems that Duan Er Miss was a bit surprised by her brother’s invitation to herself, and then Duan Yijie said a few words that stopped her in her tracks. The legendary cold-faced great young man’s voice was light but deeply moved her: ‘…… Before I appeared, there already existed many things and people in her life that were important to her, they might be relatives or friends, colleagues or even… …childhood friends …… Anyway, I should thank from the bottom of my heart these ‘former dust’ and ‘seniors’ who helped mould and accompany the The Liangchen who is in front of me today, a very good and beautiful woman …… Now, she is my wife, the mother of my future child, and since I love her, I should love everything about her and what she loves ……’
Liao Yufeng turned back and looked behind her That stature upright, face cold young man, the heart suddenly let go a piece of warmth, small chen fortunate, married husband deep love like this, husband what more do you want! After thinking about it, she walked back, smiled and said she wanted to go see Xiao Chen. Although the expression on the face can not be seen what changes, but Liao Yufeng felt that Duan Dazhao quite a bit of surprise and delight, but also immediately sent someone to send themselves over.
Hearing this, Xu Liangchen’s heart didn’t go towards Duan Yijie, she was thinking that her godmother also went to see Qiping from time to time, so does that mean …… so she tried to ask: ‘Godmother, what do you think of the second young lady?’
‘Naturally, it is a rare and strange woman,’ Liao Yufeng jawed with some emotion, ’I can’t imagine that this Miss Shuaifu is the famous main pen that no one knows about. Speech and behaviour, everywhere reveals the woman’s delicate and gentle, seemingly calm but firm, strong; words calm but through the power, soft but with the often unattainable boldness and courage …… your generation in the status of women, the ability to make a big step forward ah. Independent personality, dare to love and hate, embracing lofty ideals, it seems that after many years, women will be able to fight for a piece of sky of their own, subverting the old custom of women conquering the world by conquering men. ……’
Though she has always been a virtuous wife behind her husband, Liao Yufeng is, after all, a new woman who has experienced the winds and rains of Europe and the United States, and has naturally had her own experiences. The new woman, naturally, also had dreams about ideals, ambitions, etc. Duan Qiping, a strong and independent descendant, had almost realised all the regrets she had buried deep in her heart. So, for this famous author who saved her son’s life, Liao Yufeng not only thanked her, but also loved and appreciated her.
Looking at the love from the heart of his godmother when talking about Qiping, Xu Liangchen’s heart slowly floated with relief and hope, Jingwu is a good man with ambition and ambition, Qiping is a strange woman with ideals and pursuits, it is not certain that these two people may or may not be able to collide with touching sparks ……
Having heard of Liangchen’s love affair with the Jiang family, Duan Yijie felt that he should have did not do wrong, and after meeting with Mrs Jiang, Liang Chen’s mood that night really picked up a bit. So, after asking about the details of the matter, the next day, Duan Yijie is sent to send a generous gift, officially recognised Liao Yufeng Xu Liangchen’s godmother as a relative, the two families began to warmly walk up.
Duan big young ‘regardless of former suspicion’ and the Jiang family ‘recognition of kinship’, since it is to give themselves great face and comfort, these Xu Liangchen is not do not understand, but deep in her heart of the lumps are still not unravelled. So, Emei sometimes still shallow knit, sometimes dazed, sometimes evasive, so that Duan Yijie really really can not figure out.
After a few days, in a sunny morning, paragraph less busy said to take her out for a walk.
The car line half a morning, get off the car Liang Chen only know, in front of a small courtyard is actually when Duan Yijie first grew up, independent military place.
A small river runs through the small town, with the water as the street, with the bank as the city, not many houses on both sides of the river, all built on the water, the river surface from time to time there are black boat Yiyah and passed, a few watermelon vines climbed over the fence, the distant wafted a faint fragrance of the golden autumn osmanthus, and occasionally there are frogs chirping one after the other, a faction of the quiet beauty of the water town of the south of the Yangtze River.
The two walked slowly along the river, Duan Yijie walked all the way while giving her directions, where there was once a barracks, where there was a school, where he had practised and sweated, and where he had met his opponents narrowly, and was even almost crippled by a shot.
Walking around the town, Duan Yishen chatted offhandedly, walking back to the osmanthus tree, he suddenly lamented if he had a point: ‘Sometimes I can hardly think of it, I have lived here for five years …… After having you around, I realised that in fact, a lot of things have been embedded in the bone marrow ……’
Liangchen, you have lived as long as I can go to the place, I have been there, I want to walk through the road you used to go to school and after school, to see the courtyard where you have lived, where you have worked …… I love you, and I hope to know Your past life, I hope you deliver yourself while also delivering your own past life, this is the expectation of my heart to have, the desire to share.
I want you to know me, to understand me, I want you to feel what I feel, to tell you where I was once young and arrogant or where I had fallen and hurt myself, I want to give everything I have to give to you, including memories; I also want to have everything you have, including your dreams; how much I would like to share everything in your life – just because, it’s all you.
‘Liangchen, is there anything else you want to ask me?’ Afraid that she’s tired from walking, Duan Yijie lightly covers her waist to support her, his dark eyes bright, asking in a low voice with expectation.
Xu Liangchen looked up sharply at him, her heart ‘Putong’ jumped sharply a few times, he asked this, is not meant to be? Mouth but still silent, lips that sentence played a few turns, finally still faintly and gently said: ‘I …… am a little tired, we, can go back ……’
Duan Yijie sniffed a slightly Stunned, black eyes gleaming tightly staring at her, originally warm and soft eyes gradually sharp, has been staring, almost to penetrate her lungs in general. Xu Liangchen slightly dodged away, looking at a distant fish eagle that glided low over the water, stiffly straightening her body, maintaining a bland expression without ripples.
After a long time, Duan Yijie finally frowned, somewhat helplessly and feebly as if sighing, ‘Since we’re tired, let’s go back.’
Liang Chen, what exactly are you thinking in your heart, why are you avoiding me without penetrating the slightest bit? I thought that in a place like this, in a town like this where it’s just the two of us, you would say what’s in your heart, why do you always refuse to open your heart to me?
Why do you refuse to open your heart to me? If you want to say something, you’ll naturally say it, so why do I need to ask? Xu Liangchen gave him a faint look. That scene that day, those who eat down the chicken wire spinach bloating uncomfortable to now, I ask not out, there is no way to ask, would not have said it is for me to do, is my own like to go to eat, and what is the right to question you ……
two people each with their own mind, all the way to silence, the car back to the Marshal’s Mansion, it is the sun setting time. Duan Yijie want to send Liangchen back to the West Garden rest, just near the garden door, will see Geng Wenqing face to face to walk over: ‘Xiao Jie, you’re back?’
Duan Yijie stopped in his tracks, Xu Liangchen looked up and found that Geng Wenqing today a cheongsam colour dainty, actually rarely seen this Geng Miss upper body dark red embroidered gold, can not help but look deeply at the Duan Yijie a glance, it can not be that the bottom of the mystery will be revealed tonight?
Duan Yijie thin lips slightly raised, cold face rarely appeared a touch of laughter lines, see Duan Yijie always pull in the arm of the waist of the good people, Geng Wenqing lips slightly stagnant smile lowered his head and said softly: ‘…… godmother said …… he may be There is a task, so today first set up wine to worship the ancestors, wait for him to come back and then ……’ behind the voice is even lower, Duan Yijie nodded, warm and soft voice: ’Good, we pack up, a moment on the past.’ Geng Wenqing promised, didn’t look at them again, and turned to leave.
Xu Liangchen was confused by their conversation, but her feet were pulled towards the courtyard by Duan Yijie, she couldn’t help but look back at Geng Wenqing’s far away slender back, a little strange, if she had reached her heart’s desire, why did Eldest Miss Geng look a little unhappy?
Looking at Xu Liangchen’s puzzled face, Duan Yijie’s thin lips slightly raised, but did not explain anything. After cleaning up Xu Liangchen took a short rest, and was led to the flower hall where the banquet was held.
Luxurious hall tonight is more colourful a festive, even outside the hall on the lamp also surrounded by a red cover, went in, but not many people only six, seven around the look, look at most of the Duan family’s close relatives, as well as the Duan Zhengxun’s sworn brothers a few families.
See Duan Yijie young couple walked in, familiar with the busy greetings, attentive to ask the young lady, Xu Liangchen smiled one by one to return the salute to the old lady of the paragraph on the seat and father-in-law, mother-in-law and so on greetings, only in the paragraph Yijie sit down next to the heart of some boredom, but also some uneasiness, such a scene is for the paragraph of the big young concubines to prepare for the? Isn’t the scale a little small ah, no wonder Miss Geng is a little depressed ……
is thinking nonsense, see Wu Wen silk in a burgundy festive cheongsam walked in smiling and said: ‘congratulations marshal and sister, the hour is up, the new miss to salute kowtow…’ The words were not yet heard. …’
The words did not fall, a bunch of maids flanked Geng Wenqing came in, kneeling down on the cushion of worship, inserting a candle also seems to be to the Duan Zhengxun couple worship three times, took the tea in the hands of the maids respectfully lifted over his head: ’Please godparents godparents to drink tea.’
Duan Zhengxun couple smiled and took over, the big red bag on the tray, the crowd laughed and clapped, have said ‘congratulations to the Marshal happy to get a daughter’ and so on, Duan Zhengxun coughed, said a few words of praise and fatherly words of instruction, Geng Wenqing even agreed to the old lady of Duan tea, and then it was table by table one table one by one to go down, the wine feast on this! Started …… this scene in front of Xu Liangchen surprised, what? What? After half a day, actually is the acceptance of the righteous daughter of the wedding banquet, not …… is not the paragraph someone Na Na what?
‘Liang Chen, what do you think, this kind of out of focus?’ Duan Yijie slightly flirtatious words ringing in the ear, Xu Liangchen snapped back to God, can not help but heart a loose, face a hot, they …… actually cameo jealous little woman? This person, obviously know, why not say a word …… half complained half pouted and looked at Duan Yijie, but the heart was violently shocked: what? Himself, eat …… vinegar?
Is letting this idea shocked some overwhelmed, a corner of the red dress into the eyes, Geng Wenqing tea to come. Xu Liangchen hastily discard the chaotic thoughts, along with Duan Yijie stood up, but saw a military man and Geng Wenqing stood side by side column. The man is slightly shorter than Duan Yijie by half a head, robust and square-faced, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, quite formidable, what is this about?
‘Big sister, Liangchen and I toast you.’ Duan Yijie look solemn, finished a glance at Xu Liangchen, see her colour is not different smile and drink, only then looked at the smile of a mouthful of white teeth of the man’s black eyes narrowed: ‘I can’t imagine that you kid actually look to become my big sister husband, big sister gentle and virtuous, you kid if you dare to bully her, humph!’
Before the words fell, the original smiling man’s complexion corrected, ‘snapped’ raised his hand and saluted, said loudly and extremely seriously: ‘Please rest assured! Although Zhenzhong also occasional absurdity in the past, but the man will never eat his words, Zhenzhong adore Miss has been a long time, to get a good person promised life, this life will not live up to it, or else the guns and bullets have no eyes ……‘
’Well, the old man is still here, it is not your turn to pretend to be a kid! What elder!’ Duan Zhenghun crossed the son, haha laugh interrupted the words of Wu Zhenzhong, grandmother, this kid actually dared to banquet forced Wu kid swear, the stomach has to go, said out let the girl family face where to put it? The brat, obviously all the wife slave, actually still do not know how to pity jade?
Initially, the crowd saw two men serious talk, have stopped talking and laugh, and so Wu Zhenzhong big voice does not hide the commitment to the love of a good person, has been half a sigh of relief and half a flirtation with each other up, but Duan Zhenghun and half true and half false training son, we can not help it, the hall of a laughter and flattery voice: ‘the big young and big and small sister sister brother love, the marshal has taught ah! ……’
The reason why agreed to Wu Zhenzhong’s marriage proposal, Geng Wenqing was not willing, only because of the adoration of the man has a beloved beauty, and then again, also want to take a final shot, to see if he is really no love for himself …… eye see He was not moved, some disheartened with the arrangements of Mrs. Lu, formally worshiped with great ceremony to do the Marshal’s House of righteousness daughter ……
Between the mood of the floating, but I never thought of the public, suddenly listening to the man beside the solemn and serious to say to their own adoration and commitment. Looking at the pair of rugged black eyes under the thick eyebrows, gazing at herself clearly and transparently, a strange feeling that she had never felt before suddenly floated up in her heart ……
The joyous banquet was over, and Duan Zhengxun called out to Duan Yijie to discuss urgent official business. Because Qiping had braced herself to go back to the Marshal’s Mansion, Xu Liangchen did not immediately go back to rest, and after speaking with Lady Lu and the others for a while, she and Qiping went into the garden to chat.
A bright moon hung high in the sky, a full night in March and May. Qiping asked her about her pregnancy, and then said thoughtfully: ‘Liangchen, I don’t know if I should say something, but looking at you and big brother, I really can’t help it……. I think, no matter it’s a relationship or love, for the two people in it, it’s just like a garden planted by all of us, one planting and one watering, one planting and one watering, one planting and one watering, one planting, one planting and one watering. One sows and one sprinkles, one weeds and one cuts, and the flowers bloom and the cold winters pass together …… Returning home and looking at everything that is familiar, only then will there be a return to a shared, loving life, right?’
I could not imagine that Qiping would suddenly talk about this, Xu Liangchen looked at her and did not say anything, Qiping continued, ‘Sometimes, or we take some things for granted. For example, the other person loves first; for example, the other person works hard overtime just to transfer a day off belonging to two people; for example, the person who has not cooked for a long time tries again and again in the kitchen in the middle of the night in order to serve a plate of delicious dishes ……’
Xu Liangchen paused in her steps with some surprise, the deep helplessness in Qiping’s words, was it because of herself? Is it because of herself? For a long time, she looked up at the moon and sighed – yes, close your eyes and think about it, when he was in the kitchen, where was he? When he was busy with business and couldn’t sleep at night, where was he? Not really love very much love, who would have the courage to put a heart on, trampled by others? ……
Having travelled thousands of miles, Xu Liangchen certainly knows that there is not so much to take for granted in this world. The reason why he dotes on her, the reason why he thinks she’s cute, is not because you’re really the number one in the world and unmatched, worthy of his life without complaint – it’s just because, he loves you. A person may love a person for many reasons, but no matter what the reason is, do not take it for granted that he loves you, do everything for you is also for granted – for granted for a long time, is the squandering of love and indifference, and even hurt ah.
At this moment, Xu Liangchen’s heart was touched, the past piles and pieces of a scene flashed from the mind, those once silent, in fact, are love, right? No longer want to admit, one can not deny the deep love of Duan Yijie, can not deny that this period of time, one’s heart depression, is jealousy and reluctance ……
She suddenly remembered that I do not know where I heard a sentence: love is a habit. Like air, when you are around, you will be able to breathe naturally, and it seems that you can not feel anything; but if he is not there, then there is really a lack of oxygen or the feeling of suffocation …… This period of time, their own lack of oxygen is what makes them annoyed, right?
Just thinking, Qiping gently said:’…… Liangchen, the Japanese to cargo ships into a large number of drugs, and row warship escort, big brother …… tomorrow may lead the troops to set off, Wu Zhenzhong also go, so father and mother is anxious to tonight Let Wenqing recognize his ancestor, should you not try to give big brother a chance ……’
was saying, in the distance came a ghostly song, is a Xu Liangchen had heard the English song, familiar melody let her heart inexplicably a pain: so love you so what, there is a river between us, the river flooded with Waves of longing, but the person you think of is not me …… So what if I love you so much, it’s nothing compared to the past, which is like yesterday, today I decided to leave, will you miss me. Oh, baby, so what if I love you so much, there is a river between us, how can I not cross it, so what if I love you so much ……
She suddenly stopped and interrupted Qipeng, ‘Qipeng, I am sorry, I …… I want to go to find him ……’ Without waiting for Duan Qiping to answer, Xu Liangchen sprinted away. Yes, the military situation is urgent, the family and the country are important, maybe he will leave tomorrow, he should always tell him that!
‘…… Liangchen, they’re in the garden behind ……,’ came Qiping’s voice with joy from behind him, Xu Liangchen turned back and waved his hand, hurrying away.
At the garden gate, Luo Hongwen and a group of guards stood with loaded guns, seeing Xu Liangchen hurrying, he couldn’t help but be a little surprised, looking at the garden, but didn’t block it, only stopping the maid behind her.
Xu Liangchen into the quiet garden, along the flowers and trees sparse corridor hurriedly into the square to the half, but heard the flowers and trees in the depths of the Duan Yijie calm and cold voice out: ‘…… father please do not have to worry, the world is not difficult, my generation what use? Son fixed to family and country as the idea!’
‘But, the Japanese came prepared this time, I’m afraid it’s very tricky ……’ Duan Zhengxun said heavily word by word.
‘Father,’ Duan Yijie’s voice carried seriousness and clarity, ’If we say that our equipment is inferior to others, our training is inferior to others, and we seem to have nothing but human lives. However, my son firmly believes that every Chinese has a hot-blooded life, so as long as we put our lives on the line, what else are we inferior to?’
When he said that, Xu Liangchen could feel that the man didn’t have the slightest sense of struggle and desperation, as if it was just common sense known to everyone, frankly and calmly alarming.
As long as the fight, we have what is inferior to people?
Since people put their lives on the line, what else can’t we do?
Xu Liangchen stopped in his tracks, some choking at the throat, the light in front of him also became a little blurred, tenderness in the suddenly rose in a great deal of pride, feel this taste déjà vu, holding the bottom of the heart of a trance, once upon a time, he did not also think so? The country is poor and weak, so what? If 40 million compatriots work together, why worry about our country is not standing in the forest of the world?
This man has never let himself down.
This nation has never let us be ashamed!
She really wanted to shout and tell him right now: let us join hands and be together until we grow old ……
As if telepathically, Duan Yijie, who had sent his father away, turned back and strided over to the direction where she was without hesitation. Under the moonlight, vaguely visible beloved wife face with a smile, eyes containing tenderness …… He walked over at a brisk pace, ten fingers interlocked warmth to remind him that this is all true, that warm and urgent lips, that slightly cool but tender fingers, that stole out of the lips and teeth of the low enunciation …… He finally waited for her!
Liang Chen slightly shyly looked up, but saw Duan Yijie is quietly looking at her, focusing on the eyes so deep and moving ……
The future of the road, is still long, but their hearts are full of hope ……