Chapter 87 Cohabitation

Seeing the serious expressions on their faces, Jiang Zhizhi vaguely guessed what was going on. She smiled and looked at them, saying, "Secretary Dong, Uncle Liang, please feel free to speak your mind. It's alright."

Old Liang sighed, looked at Dong Xinguo, and said, "Xiao Jiang, someone reported you, saying that it's against the rules for you to be a technician here. Secretary Dong has said a lot of good things about you, but your household registration isn't here. The higher-ups are taking this matter seriously, so we can't keep you here."

Dong Xinguo nodded: "Xiao Jiang, have you offended someone? Usually, no one would investigate this kind of thing, but here, the higher-ups specifically called. If you don't move out today, a working group might come down to investigate you. If your identity information is unclear, you might be taken away for questioning."

Old Man Liang said with a troubled expression, "Yes, Xiao Jiang, these days it's better to avoid trouble. You'd better move out today. If that's not possible, find a place to hide."

Jiang Zhizhi was still somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected that Bian Xiaoxiao and her mother were so capable that they actually managed to make it impossible for her to stay here!

Are you really that petty?

With a quick thought, he smiled at the two men and said, "Secretary Dong, Uncle Liang, it's alright. I'll move out in a bit. I'm so grateful for your help these past few days."

Dong Xinguo thought Jiang Zhizhi would be sad, so he was quite embarrassed along the way. Unexpectedly, Jiang Zhizhi didn't care at all. Thinking about it, it makes sense. She is capable and can live well anywhere.

Seeing that Jiang Zhizhi was genuinely not upset at all, Old Man Liang felt a little relieved: "If you need help moving things, just call Dazhuang over to help you."

Jiang Zhizhi waved her hand: "No need, I'll leave the bedding here first, and I'll pack some clothes and leave in a bit."

She had made up her mind; she was going to find Zhou Xiye!

Go complain to Zhou Xiye and ask him to provide for your food and lodging, since this mother and daughter ruined his job because of him.

She still wants to be intimate with Zhou Xiye, which will infuriate this mother and daughter!

She should go back and thank them for giving her a good excuse to go and seek refuge with Zhou Xiye.

So, as soon as Dong Xinguo and Old Man Liang left, he happily went to pack his luggage.

I only brought a bag of clothes; I'll pack the bedding away later and get it when I come back.

She went to find Zhou Xiye without even having breakfast, carrying her bag.

This also avoids encountering members of the investigation team and wasting time explaining things.

Carrying her bag, she happily went up the mountain to find Zhou Xiye.

When she reached the outpost at the foot of the mountain, she told the sentry, picked up her bag, found a rock to sit on, and waited for Zhou Xiye to come and pick her up.

...

Zhou Xiye had just finished a meeting and was preparing to pack up and leave the mountains. The project here was basically completed, and an engineering corps would come to take over and continue the remaining work.

He was puzzled when he heard that Jiang Zhizhi had come to find him and asked him to go down the mountain to pick her up.

After all, Jiang Zhizhi had been here a few times, so the sentry should have let her in.

Despite his thoughts, he still gave Wang Changkun and Zhang Zhao a few instructions before quickly descending the mountain.

Watching his boss's hurried steps, Zhang Zhao muttered under his breath, "I thought our boss was devoid of emotions, but I didn't expect him to be so romantic. He knows perfectly well that Technician Jiang is his wife, yet he pretends not to know her and acts like he doesn't."

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became: "It's a bit much that they're trying to fool us like this."

Wang Changkun was baffled: "That's between the boss and his wife, what's it to you?"

Zhang Zhao thought about it and suddenly stopped being angry: "I'm completely convinced that Technician Jiang is our sister-in-law. When we get back to the camp, won't they be having their wedding? I'll make them fight in the wedding night and get my revenge, hahaha..."

Wang Changkun ignored him and turned to pack his things.

...

Zhou Xiye saw Jiang Zhizhi sitting on a large rock from afar, with a handbag and a large net bag next to her. The net bag contained a thermos and a washbasin.

Somewhat surprised, she quickly walked over and asked, "What happened?"

Jiang Zhizhi remained seated, tilting her head back with a slight smile, looking at Zhou Xiye with a hint of grievance: "I have nowhere to live, and I've lost my job."

Zhou Xiye asked in surprise, "What happened?"

Jiang Zhizhi sighed: "Your childhood sweetheart came to me with her mother, saying that she is your betrothed and that I should stay away from you. I didn't agree. They then said something harsh to me, saying that I couldn't stay here anymore, and it really didn't happen."

His tone was innocent yet tinged with cunning.

A smile flashed in Zhou Xiye's eyes, and his tone was somewhat helpless: "I've told you before, Bian Xiaoxiao is not my childhood sweetheart, but just my comrade's sister."

As he spoke, he bent down to pick up the luggage from the ground: "Have you had breakfast? Let's go up the mountain first."

Jiang Zhizhi happily prepared to stand up, but she didn't expect that she had found the highest rock to curl up her legs in order to strike a pitiful and helpless pose, and now her legs were numb.

He had just stood up when his leg went numb and he fell forward.

Zhou Xiye reacted even faster, switching the things in his hand to the other, reaching out to catch Jiang Zhizhi, helping her to stand up, and then quickly letting go.

When you're out in public, you still need to pay attention to your image.

Jiang Zhizhi ignored him, her legs were numb and she could barely stand. She reached out and grabbed Zhou Xiye's sleeve: "Wait a minute, let my legs go numb for a bit."

Zhou Xiye let her hold him: "Why don't you sit down and rest for a while?"

Jiang Zhizhi shook her head: "No need, I'll be fine after a while."

She sighed inwardly. Zhou Xiye was indeed meticulous, but his thinking was like that of an old relic.

Mature, meticulous, restrained, and rational.

What about in bed?

Zhou Xiye lowered his eyes and saw Jiang Zhizhi smiling brightly, her face flushed red, and her fair earlobes were now as red as a drop of blood.

I can't figure out what she's thinking.

After a while, Jiang Zhizhi happily followed Zhou Xiye up the mountain with her hands behind her back.

Falling halfway behind, and looking at Zhou Xiye, who was climbing the mountain with his back straight, Jiang Zhizhi's mind started to wander.

Suddenly, the thought of Zhou Xiye's impending doom came to mind, and he couldn't help but frown. If he could know the time in advance, he could definitely avoid it!

Zhou Xiye was quite pleased that Jiang Zhizhi came to him immediately when she encountered trouble, especially when she complained about him. Her cunning yet adorable appearance warmed his eyes whenever he thought about it.

However, what Bian's mother and Bian Xiaoxiao did had crossed his bottom line.

Slowing down, and waiting for Jiang Zhizhi to approach, he explained again: "I have no relationship with Bian Xiaoxiao. The rumors outside are all unfounded. I'll talk to them later."

Jiang Zhizhi immediately waved her hand, her eyes sparkling with a hint of happiness: "No, you don't need to look for them. This is between me and them. I can handle it myself."

She wanted to avenge herself.

"So, where do I live now?"

Zhou Xiye thought for a moment and said, "We'll be back at the camp the day after tomorrow. You can stay in the family quarters then. You can stay in my tent for the next couple of days."

Jiang Zhizhi thought about the small cot in the tent and said, "The bed is so small, there's not enough room for us."

Zhou Xiye didn't understand what she meant: "What?"