Chapter 43 Xie Jingchen puts meat on her plate

Xia Fanxing frowned. She felt that Su Weiguo was innocent, and since he was Su Xiuxiu's brother, he was even less likely to harm her.

“That’s true.” After calming down, Ma Nanzheng also felt something was wrong. “It’s a mistake for a soldier to give military documents to an ordinary person. If he really wanted to harm you, he wouldn’t do it in a way that puts himself in danger.”

Xia Fanxing could vaguely guess who was behind this, but the matter was too serious, and she had to go to Su Weiguo to confirm it.

Su Xiuxiu is hospitalized, so there's no need to investigate Su Weiguo's whereabouts; you can find him directly at the hospital.

After exchanging a few words with Su Xiuxiu, Xia Fanxing asked Su Weiguo to go out with her.

“Brother,” Su Xiuxiu called out to Su Weiguo, mouthing, “Sister-in-law, son—”

Su Weiguo made a "shh" gesture to her and quickly went out.

Xia Fanxing cut to the chase and asked, "Comrade Su, did someone suggest that you deliver military documents to me?"

Su Weiguo was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "She said she was your good friend, but she didn't tell me her name when I asked her."

After checking their appearances, Xia Fanxing was now certain that the person behind the trouble was indeed Qiao Feitian.

"Is there a problem with the receipts?" Su Weiguo asked.

He muttered to himself, "That shouldn't be the case. They were all issued by the military, how could there be a problem?"

The young and naive soldier had no idea what was happening.

Xia Fanxing said, "The receipts themselves are fine, but the act of sending the receipts is very problematic."

When Su Weiguo learned that giving away military notes to ordinary people would have such serious consequences, he kept bowing and apologizing to Xia Fanxing.

“I’m sorry, I really didn’t know. The platoon leader taught us to be grateful, and we comrades often exchange receipts. I had no idea that military receipts cannot be circulated outside the military, nor did I know that giving receipts as gifts is a serious disciplinary red line. I just felt that she was right, and this was the most presentable and sincere gift I could give as thanks…”

As he finished speaking, Su Weiguo's voice choked with emotion.

"It's alright." Xia Fanxing patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Nothing happened, so don't blame yourself."

Su Weiguo shook his head.

He wiped away his tears, his eyes red but filled with anger. "It'll be too late once something happens! It's all that person's fault. She's not your good friend at all; she's a scoundrel who schemes behind your back! I'm going to find her right now. I'm going to report her to her superiors. People like her are a cancer; they shouldn't stay in the Corps!"

"Wait a minute." Xia Fanxing stopped Su Weiguo, who was caught up in his passion.

"Comrade Xia, don't stop me, and don't be soft-hearted. This kind of person is really scary. You were lucky you caught her doing this behind my back this time. What if you don't notice next time? You'll be the one getting tricked by her!"

Xia Fanxing's voice was cold: "I'm not soft-hearted, and I don't want to stop you. But I have a better idea that will make her pay a heavy price, but I need your help. Would you like to hear it?"

Su Weiguo looked at Xia Fanxing and nodded emphatically.

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A few days later, it was the employees' day off.

At lunchtime, Qiao Feitian waited in the cafeteria.

She finally got to see Xie Jingchen, so she quickly got her food, took her tray, and sat down opposite him.

Xie Jingchen glanced up slightly, saw it was her, and continued eating without saying anything.

"Thank you, Commander Xie~" Qiao Fei called out to him sweetly, the last syllable drawn out, sweet and cloying, yet tinged with grievance.

“Look at my hand.” She held out her palm to show Xie Jingchen.

Although Qiao Feitian only worked in the agricultural unit for one day, that one day left her with scars on her palms that have not yet healed.

“I know I was wrong. I don’t blame you at all for punishing me by making me work in the agricultural unit. Only through this method can I truly understand the hardships and pain of my brothers and sisters in the agricultural unit. Compared to them, I really seem too delicate.”

As Qiao Feitian spoke, she observed Xie Jingchen's expression.

Unfortunately, Xie Jingchen's handsome, cold face usually showed little expression, as cold as a sculpture.

But as long as he doesn't leave and can stay here to listen to her "confession," that's fine.

Qiao Feitian continued earnestly, "I promise you, I will never again use your name to abuse my privileges. I will treat myself as an ordinary employee, work honestly, live a law-abiding life, and never cause trouble again. If I make the same mistake again, you...you..."

Qiao Feitian couldn't imagine what serious punishment Xie Jingchen himself could give her.

There are many yellow-themed punishments that make her chuckle just thinking about them.

"I will not marry you," Xie Jingchen blurted out abruptly.

Qiao Feitian was startled by these words.

But she instantly realized that Xie Jingchen was repeating what she had said.

"Fine! If I make the same mistake again, you won't marry me!" Qiao Feitian said righteously.

Xie Jingchen forgave Qiao Feitian.

However, Qiao Feitian still had to apologize to Xia Fanxing and Su Xiuxiu separately.

Although she was very unwilling, she had no choice, after all, neither her face nor her dignity was as important as Xie Jingchen.

Qiao Feitian looked at the handsome face so close to hers and felt a little itchy inside.

She carried her tray around to Xie Jingchen's side and sat down next to him.

Her idea was that since they were so close, they would inevitably bump into each other while eating.

Even though she was wearing a thick cotton coat, she still had physical contact with Xie Jingchen.

Qiao Fei was happily daydreaming.

But the truth is, as soon as she sat down, Xie Jingchen immediately took a big step to the side.

A large space instantly opened up between the two of them, more than enough to stretch out an arm.

Xie Jingchen's sudden action drew the attention of many people, making Qiao Feitian feel extremely embarrassed and heartbroken.

Isn't she Xie Jingchen's fiancée?

They have such a close relationship, they just sat down to eat together, and they didn't do anything out of line, so why is Xie Jingchen avoiding her like this?!

Does Xie Jingchen dislike her?

Qiao Feitian poked at her rice with her head down, completely devoid of any appetite. She felt like she was about to die of sadness.

Suddenly, a fragrant piece of braised pork was placed on her rice.

She looked up and found that Xie Jingchen had sat down opposite her at some point.

"Want more?" Xie Jingchen noticed Qiao Feitian staring at him and assumed one piece of braised pork wasn't enough.

Qiao Feitian shook her head with tears in her eyes, "No, I don't want it anymore."

She was very touched that Xie Jingchen would actually serve her food, especially braised pork, a dish from that era.

This shows that Xie Jingchen cares about her and has her in his heart, but he is just restrained from having any close contact with her due to the customs of this era!

Qiao Feitian carefully picked up the braised pork and took a bite.

Yes, the braised pork that Xie Jingchen put on her plate was a little more fragrant than regular braised pork.

Before they left the cafeteria after finishing their meal, Xie Jingchen reminded Qiao Feitian again: "Remember what you said."

Qiao Feitian smiled sweetly and said, "Yes! I'll remember."

Xie Jingchen returned to the command post. Qiao Feitian had nothing to do, so she planned to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some small items.

What a coincidence! I ran into Xia Fanxing on the way.

Xia Fanxing walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative wearing a half-new cotton-padded coat. She touched the bulging pockets from time to time, as if there was something very important inside, and she was afraid that it would fall out without her noticing.

Qiao Feitian was so excited she almost cried out, and quickly covered her mouth.

What a special day it is today!

First, Xie Jingchen forgave her and served her braised pork.

Later, Xia Fanxing finally couldn't hold back any longer and prepared to spend the military notes that Su Weiguo had given her!

Qiao Fei smiled so sweetly she couldn't stop, and quietly followed behind Xia Fanxing.