After dinner that evening, Chen Lao Er pulled Chen Xi Hua aside and whispered, "Xiao Wu, that kid Li Da Shun got a severe beating this afternoon. He's all bruised and battered."
Even though that kid ran fast, his leg wasn't broken, but it was still injured. He probably wouldn't dare to show his face in the county easily.
The people at the county's mahjong parlors spread the word that they would beat him every time they saw him.
My friend said that the mahjong parlor owner also knew that Li Dashun was broke.
If his family were wealthy, the boss wouldn't deal with him so quickly; he would at least have to extract all his money first.
After saying this, Chen Lao Er looked embarrassed.
He once thought about playing a couple of rounds of mahjong or cards.
His friend had approached him a few times before, trying to persuade him to give it a try.
On several occasions, he saw people playing mahjong making money very quickly when they won, much easier than he could make by driving a motorcycle taxi.
Sometimes, he really felt a little itchy to try it.
Fortunately, Chen Lao Er resisted the temptation.
Because Xiao Wu's ambiguous smile kept appearing in his mind.
Even if he had some initial thoughts, he quickly lost heart.
His friend later discovered that Chen Lao Er wasn't just saying he didn't want to play mahjong; he genuinely did, and he pulled Chen into the circle.
Later, the friend stopped trying to persuade him and even told Chen Lao Er some of the little-known tricks, either to show off or as a joke.
As Chen Lao Er gradually came to realize the extent of the reputation, he became even less inclined to participate.
"Yes, Dad, the others are actually unimportant. The main thing is for you to stay out of it." Chen Xihua nodded with a smile, quite satisfied.
"Definitely!" Old Chen immediately put on a serious face, patted his chest to guarantee it, and looked smug.
After returning to her room that evening, Chen Xihua was pulled aside by her older sister and they whispered something to each other for a while.
The third sister, fourth sister, and sixth sister were all kicked out of the room. As they walked out the door, the three of them turned back at the same time, looking resentful: the eldest sister was becoming less and less like the loving and kind eldest sister who doted on her younger siblings.
"Big sister, what's the matter that you're taking it so seriously?!" Chen Xihua couldn't help but laugh at the expressions of the three people who had just been kicked out.
But she could tell that what her older sister was about to say was quite important, so she asked seriously.
Chen Chunhua was both embarrassed and ashamed to speak up, as this matter should not have been handled by Xiao Wu. "Comrade Zheng and I are officially dating. His family is from an island, and his father is the commander of the navy. His family is well-off, but I want to give it a try."
He said that whether we're dating or getting married, I don't need to live on an island; he'll find me wherever I am.
He also knows that I'm planning to be your accountant, which he thinks is great. He explained that his job is a bit unusual and he can't disclose it, and that we might not have much time together in the future.
This afternoon, he asked me again if I was still willing to date him.
I...I am willing.
Of course, our relationship can be public, but his name and identity should be kept somewhat vague; just say he's a soldier.
He...he asked me to tell you, Xiao Wu, so that you can communicate and explain to your parents and family. He was afraid I wouldn't know how to explain it.
Actually, I can do it. I can explain to my parents that we met in Beijing, and that he helped me...
But he insisted that I tell you, he said... he said, Xiao Wu, you know how to handle this.
so..."
Chen Chunhua spoke softer and softer, her eyes filled with shame. She realized that Xiao Wu had to step in to help her with her dating situation.
"...Uh, big sister, I know, it's nothing." Chen Xihua's head was getting more and more so, but seeing the helplessness and shame on her big sister's face, she pretended to be nonchalant.
However, she inwardly cursed herself, wanting to take back her words from that afternoon, "Captain Zheng is not bad."
What kind of brother-in-law is this? No, she's out of her mind. He's not even her brother-in-law yet!
Captain Zheng has only been dating the older sister for less than half a day. Why don't you let her call him now and dump him?
Chen Xihua was so angry at Captain Zheng that she almost laughed: he was in a relationship himself, and he wanted her, his sister-in-law, to help clean up the mess. He really didn't treat her like an outsider.
Is this something a human being would do?
"Xiao Wu? Xiao Wu? Should I explain to my parents when it's too late?" Chen Chunhua noticed the strange expression on Xiao Wu's face and, thinking she was in a difficult position, immediately spoke softly.
"Oh, no need, big sister, it's very simple, I'll just talk to Dad." Chen Xihua was interrupted by her big sister and also stopped cursing Captain Zheng in her heart.
If she still can't figure it out by then, she'll start criticizing herself for wasting her extra lifetime of brainpower.
Captain Zheng must have known about the Chen family for a long time, and the secret letter that Second Sister received shortly after she went to the army was probably sent by someone arranged by Captain Zheng.
It seems that Captain Zheng's special work is somewhat related to the unit where his second sister is stationed.
Well, considering her second sister and the Chen family, she reluctantly agreed.
But if Chen Xihua sees Captain Zheng again, she'll definitely have to squeeze him dry. No, that's too vulgar; she should ask her future brother-in-law for some benefits.
Meanwhile, on the train that was about to reach Guangdong Province, Zheng Dao's lips were constantly turned up in a smile, and he was in a very good mood.
He sneezed several times: Who was cursing him? Or talking about him?
Thinking about what had happened in the past two days, he basically knew what was going on. His new girlfriend was beautiful and kind-hearted, so it couldn't be her.
That must be my future sister-in-law. I hope she won't be too stingy; those who are capable should do more.
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On the same night, in Beijing, at the Jiang family's residence.
"Second Brother, you're finally on vacation? I..." Jiang Shan happily pulled Jiang Huaishu to the study. She had been waiting for her second brother to come back these past few days, and there was something she wanted to tell him. But when the words reached her lips, she hesitated and stopped herself.
"Hmm? Shan'er, what's wrong?" Jiang Huaishu put down his briefcase and asked with a smile.
"Second Brother, I...I and Seventh Master, oh dear, Second Brother, you know..." Jiang Shan hesitated, unable to speak, and then turned her head away.
"Shan'er, it's impossible, don't think about it anymore. There's no way you and Seventh Master can be together." Jiang Huaishu's smile disappeared, turning into a faint expression.
"Why? Why is it impossible? Hua Lin and Chang Xing are childhood sweethearts who grew up together. They can make it work and they're already engaged."
"I've liked Seventh Master since I was little, why can't I? Besides, the Lu family and our Jiang family are a perfect match!" Jiang Shan glared angrily at her second brother, looking at him with great dissatisfaction.
"Shan'er, let me ask you, what kind of person do you think Master Lu is?" Jiang Huaishu was a little helpless. He had always known that his sister liked Master Lu, but the two of them were not suitable for each other.
It's not that Seventh Master isn't good enough, nor that his sister isn't good enough for him; it's just that the two of them won't be happy together.
Shan'er is his own sister, and he doesn't want her to have a bad life in the future, so he is patient with her.
Jiang Huaishu made a decision: tonight he would have a serious talk with Shan'er and completely dispel her idea, so that she wouldn't continue to be so obsessed with it without realizing it.
"Seventh Master, he is handsome, comes from a good family, and is very capable. Although he pretends to be aloof and serious on the surface."
"But Second Brother, you and Bai Feng grew up with Seventh Master since childhood, you're as close as brothers. After you got to know him, didn't you say that Seventh Master wasn't like this in private? That he had a very good relationship with you all?" Jiang Shan was very puzzled.
So what if Seventh Master has two faces? She knows that; Seventh Master is very easy to talk to in private.
"Shan'er is a good-looking, promising young man from a good family. You could easily find eight or ten of them in Beijing, and they would all treat you very well."
But Seventh Master is different. He doesn't like you, and he never will. Even if our parents or Grandpa intervene, he still won't agree to be with you." Jiang Huaishu noticed the tenderness in his sister's eyes and the adoration on her face. His tone was cold, directly shattering her affection.
If Master Lu truly had any feelings for his sister, he wouldn't have remained completely silent all these years. Nor is it possible that they could cultivate a relationship after they get together.
It doesn't exist; it's impossible.
Jiang Huaishu felt that he and Master Lu were similar types of people; they would never compromise or make do with someone they didn't like.
And most importantly, Bai Feng, Xie Jinzhou and the others probably didn't realize that Seventh Master actually has more than two faces.
As for what is truly real, even he hasn't figured it out yet.
If it weren't for the late Commander Lu who personally raised and nurtured Seventh Master Lu, perhaps Seventh Master Lu would have revealed his true colors by now.
"Second Brother..." Jiang Shan's eyes were red. She was really hurt and understood what her second brother meant.
But why? Although she was a little unwilling, she knew that her second brother was smart and what he said was true.
Jiang Huaishu walked over, gently hugged her to comfort her, and thought to himself that he should urge his parents to hurry up and find a family for his sister.
My sister is simple-minded. As long as she finds someone who is devoted to her, she should be able to forget Seventh Master very quickly.
P.S.: Mini-drama
Chen Xihua: Oh dear, I heard that many people want to replace that bastard. I have no objection.
Lu Zhengjing: Wife, no! Yanbi, come out here! How am I any worse than Zheng Dao? Why is he so handsome?
Yan Bi rolled her eyes: Lu Xiaoqi, don't you know you're not likable?
Lu Zhengjing: Isn't it all because of your lousy pen? Are you sure that if I were to investigate your wife's family information, you could cover for it? After all, your wife is from another world...
Yanbi: Shut up! Lu Xiaoqi, are you threatening me?
Lu Zhengjing: I'm just stating the facts. I hope you can salvage my image later, otherwise I won't hesitate to overturn your table and expose your true colors.
Chen Xihua: You really are a dog!
Yanbi: .....
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