Pei Manning stared at the tall man who suddenly stood beside the car without blinking, and was unable to react for a moment.

It's so late, why is Han Jingchen here?

In fact, Han Jingchen had already arrived.

We drove to the city in the afternoon and happened to pass by a department store. Han Jingchen got off the car and bought a lot of things.

I have a lot of different kinds of tickets in my hand, including cloth tickets, shoe tickets, grain tickets, sugar tickets, meat tickets, and industrial coupons... Since I usually eat and live in the army, my family doesn't need any subsidies from me, and these tickets will expire if they are left there.

Although Pei Manning now has royalties, she lacks various coupons, so she often goes to second-hand shops to buy defective and second-hand goods that do not require coupons, or exchanges what she has with her neighbors.

In Han Jingchen's opinion, Pei Manning's life was miserable.

If you give her the ticket directly, she will definitely not take it. Although the girl looks weak, she has a lot of self-esteem in her heart.

She would convert the food and oil coupons given to her into money and send it back.

Han Jingchen looked at the remaining tickets in his hand. It was almost the end of the month and most of the tickets were about to expire, so he spent all his money in the department store, buying brown sugar, clothes, canned food, soap... even matches.

When I came out of the department store, I was already carrying a lot of things in my hands.

At this moment, I suddenly realized a serious problem.

Why can't you help but spend money on Pei Manning? Why do you feel a little uncomfortable when you think of Pei Manning suffering when you can't see her?

Han Jingchen stood straight and imposing at the door of the department store. He lowered his eyes and glanced at the things he bought, and his cold eyebrows were twisted into a knot.

After thinking for a while, I found a reasonable reason for myself.

Pei Manning took care of Bullet and White Hound, and they ate a lot of food, not just food, but other things as well, which consumed not only firewood and coal, but also oil and salt. This was considered compensation to her.

There were still some beef and mutton tickets left, so Han Jingchen simply went to the store and bought a pound of beef.

Although beef is scarce nowadays, usually only old cows are slaughtered. However, because beef and mutton cannot produce oil and have a strong taste, they are actually cheaper than pork, at 55 cents per pound.

However, meat is flesh after all, and the little girl is still growing at this age, so she needs to supplement nutrition.

It was still early when we arrived at Yanzitun Alley and the gate to the yard was closed.

Last time, after delivering Bullet and Bai Yi, I had already returned the key to Pei Manning. She was not at home, so I had to wait outside. I waited for an entire afternoon but there was still no sign of her.

Seeing that it was getting dark, Han Jingchen couldn't help but get anxious, worried that something happened to her beautiful girl, and worried that her hidden disease would suddenly flare up outside...

When he was about to look for someone, he saw Pei Manning being sent back by a handsome young man.

The two of them walked slowly, one in front and one behind. I don't know if they were reluctant to say goodbye or what?

On the contrary, it looks like they are very affectionate.

The young man looked somewhat familiar. Han Jing frowned and stared at Song Hongjun with his dark eyes. He suddenly remembered that he had seen him at the post office before.

I think his last name is Song?

The two of them walked away reluctantly (absent-mindedly) and did not notice that there was a living person standing in front of them.

Han Jingchen's face darkened, and he felt a little stuffy inside, as if he had a feeling of depression stuck in his chest that couldn't be released, especially when he saw Pei Manning lowering her head, with no expression on her face. But looking at Song Hongjun, her face looked shy and bashful, and she followed Pei Manning like her little wife.

What is this kid thinking about? Why is he so shy?

How old is she?

Why are so many brats thinking about it?

Han Jingchen stood beside the car, his eyes were deep and his expression was stern. He was very unhappy, so his eyes were stern and picky, and he found problems everywhere with Song Hongjun!

He has a weak body and doesn't look like he can handle anything!

Her eyes were twinkling. A grown man was more shy than a little girl. He didn't carry anything on his shoulders or hands. How could this be acceptable?

Also, the hands are delicate and tender, and you can tell at a glance that they have never worked before. They definitely don't take care of others, yet they expect others to take care of them.

From hair to toes, no one is allowed!

In short, Han Jingchen looked down on Song Hongjun and felt that she was not worthy of Pei Manning in any way. He did not notice that this was not a problem he should worry about at all.

"You're back?" Han Jingchen looked at Pei Manning, and there was nothing unusual in his tone. Perhaps he hadn't spoken for a long time, and his low voice was a little hoarse.

The weather at the end of April has become a little warmer, warm during the day and cold at night.

Pei Manning held the box, looked up, and stood there a little awkwardly.

Han Jingchen had reminded her last time to be careful of strangers living nearby. She didn't want to argue with Han Jingchen for a stranger, so she agreed casually. But she didn't think Song Hongjun was a bad person at all.

Now I suddenly run into Comrade Han...what should I say?

It's like being perfunctory to others, but being discovered by the person involved that you are "acting insincerely obeying" will make you feel awkward and a little bit guilty.

In particular, Han Jingchen's face was very calm, but the atmosphere was inexplicably solemn. Sensing the crisis, Pei Manning pursed her lips and grasped the box tightly with her slender, white and soft fingers.

After a moment of silence, she turned her head and looked at Song Hongjun: "Comrade Song, thank you for sending me back. Grandpa Song is still waiting for you at home. You should go back soon."

"Ah?" Song Hongjun finally came to his senses, "Oh."

From the moment Han Jingchen stood there, 놛 was a little confused. She looked at the tall and long-legged Han Jingchen, who was cold, handsome and imposing. If he hit someone, he would kill the person. But 놛 was wearing a military uniform and looked very aggressive. He shouldn't be a bad guy, right?

Song Hongjun looked at Pei Manning again and scratched his head: "Then, then Comrade Pei, I will go back first."

In fact, 껩 didn't know Pei Manning very well, and knew nothing about her family and friends. 껩 didn't want to ask too much, so she just nodded and walked away, looking back every few steps.

Seeing him leave with a sullen look on his face, Han Jingchen's face darkened even more.

What does it mean? It's like the cowherd and the weaver girl who were separated by the Queen Mother. Is it the cowherd and is it the Queen Mother who beat the weaver girl with a stick?

"Woof woof!" Pei Manning opened the gate, and Zidan and Baiyi rushed out, circling happily around her legs to welcome her back.

"Woo woof!" Because Bai Yi had short fat limbs and a round body, his right leg got tripped by his right leg and he fell, rolled on the ground, then got up and wrapped around her legs and acted coquettishly.

Normally, Pei Manning would stroke their furry heads and play with them for a while before putting them in the Xumi Realm, but God was completely merciless.

She patted their heads soothingly and asked softly, "Comrade Han, are you here to see Bullet and White Eel today? They are very obedient and only eat and sleep."

Han Jingchen glanced at the two dogs indifferently. After not seeing them for a while, both dogs became sleek and fatter, and their dark round eyes showed a cleverness.

But the dog isn't what's important right now!

Han Jingchen looked at Pei Manning. She was squatting quietly on the ground, the light shining on her face, making her look seductively beautiful.

놛 lowered his eyes, then squatted down, patted Zidan's head, and asked inconspicuously: "Are you dating?"

Pei Manning was stunned for a moment before she realized that she was asking about the relationship between her and Song Hongjun. What did this have to do with anything?

How many times has she and Song Hongjun met?

"No, I went to Grandpa Song's place today to ask for help in repairing a painting. It was a little late, so Grandpa Song asked Comrade Song to take me back. Oh, Comrade Song is Grandpa Song's grandson."

She explained the whole story, of course, saying what needed to be said but not a word that shouldn't be said. As for the painting that needed to be repaired, she said she bought it from a scrap yard, since she often bought these things.

Han Jingchen frowned, but his mood did not improve: "Do you know how to draw?"

Pei Manning felt that Han Jingchen's focus was a little off: "Well, Master Song said that 놛 is very talented."

Probably because Han Jingchen used to interrogate her all the time, and sometimes he would ask her some completely unrelated questions out of the blue to test her reaction.

Therefore, Pei Manning didn't find it strange.

No matter what she was asked, she answered truthfully, including investigating the people she had come into contact with. As long as it was said by her, she would not hide it, but would investigate it sooner or later.

The two people's thinking is completely out of sync.

Hearing her say this, Han Jingchen's mood became even worse: "So, are you going to the Song family tomorrow?"

Pei Manning shook her head: "The painting won't dry in one day, should we wait for a while before going?"

Han Jingchen looked at her seriously and saw that she looked very calm, without any flirtatiousness or shyness. His tone softened a little, but he still pursed his lips tightly, with sharp eyes and a stern look: "You are a girl, don't stay out too long the day after tomorrow. What if something happens?"

Pei Manning never expected that after being scolded by Old Song, she would be scolded again by Han Jingchen.

…

Han Jingchen didn't spend much time outside. Two days after returning to the camp, Jiang Ye took advantage of the night rest to hand him a file.

"녦I'm so tired, I need to take a break." 놛 unceremoniously picked up the enamel pot on the table and drank the water in big gulps.

Han Jingchen sat upright at the table, without saying a word. He put down the book in his hand, opened the file and looked at it expressionlessly.

"Brother Chen, why are you looking for this person? Are you suspicious of something?"

Jiang Ye held the enamel pot and stretched his neck curiously. This Mr. Song had been reported by his favorite student a few years ago and was demoted to a farm. When the situation eased and the higher-ups began to pay attention to the protection of crops, they approved the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Commerce and the Bureau of Commodities to strengthen the commercial management and protection policies of crops. Mr. Song returned to his post.

Many people know about 놛's affairs, so it's not difficult to find out.

Han Jingchen read through the book quickly, and when he reached the last few pages, he frowned, "This Song Hongjun is only seventeen years old?"

"Yes," Jiang Ye nodded. "We live in Liuyin Lane, very close to Comrade Pei, so we got to know each other as soon as we came and went. Besides, Song Hongjun didn't have the qualifications to be recommended to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University before. After graduating from high school, he passed the assessment of apprenticeship in a publishing house and went to the May 7th Cadre School for training for half a day. After returning, he worked in the publishing house. I think he was a painter. Haha, don't mention it, he and Comrade Pei are quite predestined."

Han Jingchen stared at Jiang Ye with cold eyes.

Jiang Ye touched his head, not knowing what he had said wrong: "Brother Chen, what's wrong?"