Extra Chapter Eleven

At this moment, Lai Xiang couldn't see anyone else. After not seeing him for several years, Tang Jianye looked even more robust and composed than before. He was already handsome, but now, seeing him again, Lai Xiang felt incredibly happy. How lucky she was!

It's amazing to have found such a wonderful man.

When Tang Jianye asked her a question, she didn't react at all, still just staring at him with a silly smile. Tang Jianye felt a sweet warmth in his heart seeing how much his girlfriend liked him. But where did this annoying man come from?

How come he didn't know before? Tang Jianye affectionately ruffled Lai Xiang's hair, "Are you hurt anywhere?"

Lai Xiang then snapped out of her daze, her face flushing red. "No, no. How did you get here so quickly?"

After asking the question, Lai Xiang seemed to realize something. She immediately turned around and looked behind her, only to see a Jeep parked not far away. Lai Xiang bit her lower lip and closed her eyes. Oh no, this is bad.

The first time she met Tang Jianye's parents, this is what happened. Will Tang Jianye's family think she's not a docile woman?

Tang Jianye stared at Lai Xiang's expression. Was this girl out of her mind? "You don't want to see me?"

Why did Tang Jianye feel a pang of sadness when he asked that question? Did this girl want to have some kind of entanglement with this man?

Lai Xiang patted his shoulder lightly, "What nonsense are you talking about? Kyoto is so far away. We just finished the phone call yesterday. You must be exhausted from the journey. Come on, let's go to my house."

As Lai Xiang spoke, she prepared to push her bicycle toward the jeep. Chen Zheng was left aside by Tang Jianye, but seeing the intimate relationship between Tang Jianye and Lai Xiang, he could no longer stand it.

She staggered forward a few steps, "Xiangxiang, who is he? Tell me clearly."

Lai Xiang turned around, her eyes full of impatience. Chen Zheng was stunned for a moment when he saw Lai Xiang's gaze. Was she looking down on him?

Lai Xiang made no attempt to hide anything and openly introduced him to Chen Zheng, "Chen Zheng, this is my boyfriend, Tang Jianye. I met him when I was working in the countryside. He treats me very well, and we're getting married soon."

So, don't bother me anymore. We broke up a long time ago.

Chen Zheng staggered backward, "No! This is impossible! Xiangxiang, how could you, how could you marry someone else? We made it a promise when we were little, that I would marry you when we grew up, how could you go back on your word?"

Lai Xiang, you can't go back on your word!

Lai Xiang turned around and looked at him coldly, "Chen Zheng, do I need to repeat what you said back then? You've forgotten, but I haven't. Stop bothering me, and don't embarrass your Chen family."

After saying that, she turned to Tang Jianye and smiled, "Aye, let's take your family home."

Tang Jianye felt a shiver run through him from Lai Xiang calling him "A-Ye," and for a moment he forgot everything else. He took the bicycle from Lai Xiang and pushed it to the jeep. The door opened, and a middle-aged couple got out of the car.

Both of them had smiles on their faces. "This must be Xiangxiang. I'm your mother."

"Cough, cough, cough!" Tang Jianye coughed incessantly, but Liu Cuilian seemed not to hear him. She glared at Tang Jianye, "If you're not feeling well, go to Xiangxiang's house for some water. Don't bother Xiangxiang and me here!"

Tang Jianye...

Lai Xiang was also stunned. She hadn't expected Tang Jianye's mother to have this kind of personality... It seemed Tang Jianye was quite like his mother. Tang Jianye's father stood to the side, somewhat embarrassed. He had originally wanted to introduce himself, but how should he introduce himself now? Should he say he was her father?

What should he do if he can't bring himself to say it? Having been in the military for so long, especially in a high-ranking position, he rarely has the chance to smile. He really felt embarrassed to do something so forceful.

Liu Cuilian didn't think too much about it. She pulled Tang's father forward and said, "Come here, Xiangxiang, this is your father, Tang Chongguang."

Lai Xiang smiled at Tang's father and bowed. Liu Cuilian knew the girl was embarrassed, so she continued, "Your grandfather is in the car. He's not well, and it's too cold here, so we won't let him get out."

Lai Xiang nodded hurriedly, "You two get in the car first, I'll lead the way, it's not far from my home."

Some busybodies have already gone to the Lai family to inform them. Wu Jinghua suddenly stood up from the sofa, "So fast? They just called yesterday, and they're here at this time today?"

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She was happy, as this proved that the Tang Jianye family valued her Xiangxiang highly. Wu Jinghua didn't panic; she quickly called Lai Jiaxing to come back and then hurried out to greet him.

Just as she stepped outside, a Jeep pulled up in front of her house. Lai Xiang, her face flushed, got out of the Jeep. A middle-aged couple followed, and then a solemn-looking old man.

"Oh, my dear in-law, you must be tired from your journey. Come in and warm up." Wu Jinghua quickly stepped forward to greet him.

Liu Cuilian grabbed Wu Jinghua's hand and said, "Oh, look at what you're saying, in-law. It's not hard at all. Just thinking about seeing Xiangxiang and you two soon fills us with energy. It's not hard at all."

While chatting with Liu Cuilian, Wu Jinghua beckoned everyone to go inside.

Tang Jianye followed behind, pushing his bicycle. If it weren't for Lai Xiang looking after him, he would have looked like an abandoned child.

"Hurry up and come inside, it's really cold outside."

Tang Jianye and his grandfather's bodyguard carried the gifts prepared in the car into the house. By then, everyone had finished introducing themselves. When Wu Jinghua saw Tang Jianye enter the house, she quickly greeted him.

Wu Jinghua carefully examined Tang Jianye. "Jianye, it's been a few years. You look even more composed and handsome now."

Tang Jianye chuckled, "Auntie, it's been a long time."

Wu Jinghua almost burst into tears. After Tang Jianye left, Liu Ting went to the cowshed and told them that Lai Xiang had almost gotten into trouble that night. If it weren't for Tang Jianye, who knows what would have happened to Lai Xiang.

Lai Jiaxing and Wu Jinghua were filled with remorse. From then on, they never let Lai Xiang go to the cowshed alone at night again.

A few days later, the village chief came with his men to ask if they had seen Erlaizi, and they all said no. A few days later, the state-owned farm police station came and delivered the notice that Erlaizi had been eaten with peanuts.

The whole village was shocked; Er Laizi's parents simply couldn't accept the news. However, the police station had irrefutable evidence. Er Laizi had not only attempted to rape women, but he had also previously raped educated youth from other villages.

However, out of consideration for the women's reputations, none of these women's names have been made public.

Lai Jiaxing and Wu Jinghua were filled with lingering fear. If Tang Jianye hadn't come, would their Xiangxiang have survived?

They went to Lai Xiang's place the next night as soon as it got dark. Lai Xiang smiled and said he wanted to date Tang Jianye. However, Tang Jianye had gone to the battlefield, and they would get married when he returned.

Wu Jinghua wiped her eyes with her sleeve, and Liu Cuilian's eyes were also red. The children were finally back; these two children had really had a tough time.

"Oh dear, I'm late. I'm so sorry, in-laws."