"Long time no see. I was wondering why Zhao Weiting came here to work in the countryside without telling me. So you're here."
Xiao Cheng did not answer why he came here, so Gu Qingmeng naturally thought that he was here to find Zhao Weiting.
She was both familiar and unfamiliar with Xiao Cheng. What was familiar to her was that they grew up in the same compound, and although the ice-faced Xiao Cheng was a few years older than them, he was the one who really took action whenever they fought with others.
What was strange was that this person had an expressionless face since he was a child, which made her uncomfortable looking at him, so she didn't like talking to him.
When she knew that he was engaged to Zhao Weiting, she went to persuade Zhao Weiting. At that time, she felt that this man was too cold and expressionless and was not a good choice for marriage.
But Zhao Weiting was attracted by his face. Now, after a closer look, he found that this man was indeed good-looking and was no less handsome than Pei Xinghe.
"You're here to look for Tingting. She's at Peijiagou. The oxcart will be there soon. I happen to be going back today, so let's go together."
Gu Qingmeng had a smile on her face, and Zhao Weiting must be so happy when he knew that Xiao Cheng was here!
Xiao Cheng has no other problems except that he is a little cold. He has been a representative of other people's children since he was young. He is the best in every aspect in the compound. He entered the military camp without using his family connections and became the deputy regiment commander at the age of 23.
This shows his military qualities. At this time, promotion is almost achieved through real fighting. If nothing unexpected happens, his future will be limitless.
Xiao Cheng was silent for a moment before speaking: "I... okay, how are the people in Peijiagou? It's very cold here in winter!" There was a hint of imperceptible anger on his cold face when he spoke, and this detail was keenly captured by Gu Qingmeng.
Gu Qingmeng's heart skipped a beat, her intuition telling her that things were not that simple.
Although Xiao Cheng is engaged to Zhao Weiting, given his personality, he would not travel thousands of miles to be with his wife, so it is unreasonable for him to appear here.
"Come out with me." Gu Qingmeng was the first to walk out of the supply and marketing cooperative, and found a suitable place to talk and asked directly: "Is there something wrong with your family?"
Xiao Cheng smiled bitterly and raised his hand to rub his brow: "You are still so sensitive to changes in people's emotions."
This was a disguised admission that something had happened at home. Gu Qingmeng's heart sank, and she looked at the backpack that Xiao Cheng was carrying. Could this man be returned by the army?
It's such a shame to see a man like him leave the army!
"Does it have a big impact on you? Are you discharged from the army?" Gu Qingmeng asked tentatively. His marriage with Zhao Weiting would be in jeopardy if he was discharged from the army. The Zhao family would never let their daughter marry him.
"I was promoted step by step based on my military merits. It doesn't affect me much, but you, the old man, have suffered." Xiao Cheng raised his head and looked at the mountains in the distance. For the first time, he knew what it meant to be powerless.
He had heard about the incident at the Gu family, and some time ago he also heard that Grandpa Gu and Uncle Gu had died of illness in the cowshed: "Grandpa Gu and the others... your condolences."
Gu Qingmeng:......
It took her a while to realize that Xiao Cheng was talking about the news of his grandfather and father's death. Seeing his serious expression, Gu Qingmeng could only change the subject: "It's all in the past. Does Tingting know you're coming? Grandpa Xiao and the others aren't in Peijiagou, are they?"
"She doesn't know I'm coming?"
After Xiao Cheng said this, Gu Qingmeng already knew that the Xiao family had been sent down to Peijiagou.
I remembered that my mother-in-law Zhang Shuqin said two days ago that there was an old man in the cowshed with a broken leg, and it had become inflamed and festered. She didn't know if he could survive.
Gu Qingmeng's heart skipped a beat. It couldn't be such a coincidence that it was Grandpa Xiao!
"Qingqing, who is this?"
Pei Xinghe looked at Xiao Cheng with hostility. Ever since Qi Zheng appeared, everyone he saw as a love rival was just someone with his wife.
"This is Tingting's fiancé Xiao Cheng, and my husband Pei Xinghe."
Gu Qingmeng introduced the two to each other. When Pei Xinghe heard that the man was his wife's friend, his attitude immediately improved.
"Hello, I'm Xiao Cheng."
Xiao Cheng didn't know that Gu Qingmeng was already married. Zhao Weiting never mentioned this matter in his letter to him, so he was naturally shocked now.
"Hello, I'm Qingmeng's husband Pei Xinghe."
Although he knew that he was not a love rival, Pei Xinghe still introduced himself as Gu Qingmeng's husband. He liked the title of Gu Qingmeng's husband.
After they had put aside their grudges, they soon started chatting together.
Xiao Cheng glanced at Gu Qingmeng from time to time. Not to mention what happened to the Gu family, the Fu family actually let her marry a countryman. However, Xiao Cheng did not look down on Pei Xinghe. He knew how much the Fu family valued Gu Qingmeng.
This Pei Xinghe must have some extraordinary qualities! Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to marry Gu Qingmeng.
"You're finally back, little brat. Your parents keep nagging you."
Pei Heixiong's voice sounded behind them.
Gu Qingmeng smiled and turned around. Seeing the old man stop the ox cart, she quickly stepped forward to support Pei Heixiong. The old man had agile legs and feet, but it was always inconvenient for him to get off the cart with one hand?
"Grandpa, are you hungry? Let's take you to eat mutton noodles."
"That's great, I'll call you..." Pei Heixiong was interrupted by Gu Qingmeng before he could finish his words.
"Grandpa, my brother and his family haven't come back yet. Oh, this is Zhao Weiting's fiancé. He's going to dinner with us too."
Gu Qingmeng knew that Pei Heixiong wanted to invite her grandfather to eat noodles together, but the fewer people knew about her grandfather and father, the better.
Even if Xiao Cheng knew about it, he might not tell anyone, but she couldn't afford to take the risk.
Pei Heixiong also knew that this boy in military uniform knew Gu Qingmeng. He was most likely a child of a wealthy family and must know Gu Huaian!
Fortunately, Gu Yatou interrupted him, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous: "I'm old now, look at my memory, I thought Guodong and the others were having a day off today?"
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