Chapter 318 The Secret in My Heart
Song Man hesitated for a moment, but Shang Shiying had already stood up and handed the things to Song Man, her attitude still very kind: "Really, our family doesn't need these things, you can take them back. We are already very happy that you have this thought."
"Si Min, who knows how many years it will be before he comes back? If I keep this, won't it all be ruined by the time he returns?"
Song Man explained in a low voice, "Auntie, these are for you to eat, so you and Uncle can nourish yourselves."
Shang Shiying smiled and said, "Then there's no need for that. Now that Zhizhi is taking care of my and your uncle's health, we're in great shape. When I go out recently, people say I look much younger."
She looked at Fang Hua happily and said, "Have you noticed that I've changed a lot lately?"
Fang Hua nodded in agreement: "Your complexion has indeed improved a lot recently, it's very rosy and radiant, and it seems like all the wrinkles on your face have disappeared."
Shang Shiying laughed and touched his face: "I think I've gained weight. I've gained a little weight recently."
Jiang Zhizhi smiled as she looked at Shang Shiying. Shang Shiying had a round face and a slightly plump figure, the kind of plump that exudes wealth and comfort, suggesting a carefree and comfortable life. As a result, she looked much younger than her peers.
Fang Hua was thinner, but he looked tired and aged from the hardships of life.
Even though she's been taking care of herself lately, she doesn't look very young.
Song Man felt a little awkward, standing aside watching Shang Shiying and Fang Hua talk about acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine again.
Seeing this, Jiang Zhizhi smiled and said something to Shang Shiying and Fang Hua, then pulled Song Man and said, "Sister Song Man, let me see you out."
Song Man followed Jiang Zhizhi out, and when they got to the road, tears were about to fall: "Zhizhi, I feel like my life has been such a failure. I... I don't know what's wrong with me, why I'm so conflicted, and why I've ended up living like this?"
Jiang Zhizhi was very serious this time: "Sister Song Man, don't dwell on it or overthink it. And don't try to change anything just because Li Simin saved you. Remember, your relationship with Li Simin was over after you rejected him at the gate that day."
Song Man paused for a moment, looking at Jiang Zhizhi with some confusion.
Jiang Zhizhi still kept a straight face: "What I'm about to say might be hard to hear, but you have to listen to it. No matter what kind of feelings you have for Li Simin right now, it's impossible for the two of you to be together. It's no use being sad or regretful. It also means that your relationship only goes this far. Now you're trapping yourself in this relationship, which isn't good for anyone."
Song Man frowned, and finally gave a bitter smile: "Zhizhi, you actually understand me better than I understand myself. I really regret it a little. I seem to be very ungrateful."
Jiang Zhizhi nodded: "Yes, you are never satisfied, so no matter what the consequences are, you have to bear them. Sister Song Man, I think you will definitely learn to cherish things in the future."
Song Man suddenly reached out and hugged Jiang Zhi: "You are such a smart and insightful girl, thank you."
Jiang Zhizhi also reached out and hugged her: "Sister Song Man, live your life well and don't always dwell on your terrible past. After all, people are meant to look forward."
Song Man nodded sadly, feeling a little envious. She wished she could be as carefree as Jiang Zhizhi.
After Song Man left, Jiang Zhizhi went to take Shang Shiying's pulse, performed acupuncture, and researched how to reduce gray hair.
Fang Hua couldn't help but laugh: "Zhizhi studied medicine to heal the sick and save lives, but all you've done is think about how to look pretty?"
Shang Shiying chuckled, "Well, we can't contribute much to society right now, so we can only stay home and think about how to take good care of ourselves."
Jiang Zhizhi really kept Shang Shiying's request in mind. After all, there are techniques for rejuvenation in traditional Chinese medicine. Although they can't make people live forever, they can at least make people look much younger.
When I came out of Shang Shiying's house, it should have been completely dark, with only the faint light of the streetlights.
The loudspeaker in the courtyard was playing songs that easily get people excited.
Fang Hua couldn't help but hum along a few times: "...The Yellow River is roaring, the Yellow River is roaring, the sorghum is ripe on both sides of the river..."
Jiang Zhizhi found it very inspiring and took Fang Hua's arm, saying, "Mom, you sang so well."
Fang Hua laughed: "This is good? But this song really makes me feel full of energy. I listen to it every time I work, and it fills me with energy."
Speaking of songs, Jiang Zhizhi remembered something: "Mom, did you know that Xiye can play the harmonica?"
Fang Hua nodded: "He does. When his grandfather was still alive, he went with him to the grassroots level and learned from the people there. In a way, he was Xiye's teacher. It was because of him that Xiye wanted to go to the Northwest even more, because the person who taught him the harmonica was from the Northwest and had studied abroad. He was very capable."
Jiang Zhizhi asked curiously, "What happened next?"
Fang Hua sighed, "He sacrificed himself, so Nishino is also a sentimental person. By the way, you must not tell him that this is what I said."
Jiang Zhizhi nodded repeatedly: "Mom, don't worry, I definitely won't tell."
When the two returned home, Zhou Xiye and Zhou Chengzhi had also finished their conversation. Seeing Fang Hua enter, Zhou Chengzhi was quite surprised: "Why have you been going out every day lately?"
Fang Hua was puzzled: "What do you mean I go out every day? I just take normal walks. The doctor said I should maintain a peaceful mindset and exercise more."
Zhou Chengzhi snorted: "That doesn't mean you can run around in the dark. You've been getting a bit too close to Shang Shiying lately. I have a feeling that there's something wrong with Shang Shiying. Why are you suddenly so close to us? We didn't have any contact before."
"Also, because of Shang Shiyi, Li Chengzhang might be promoted further and might have to move to the southeast."
Fang Hua was also puzzled, yet he always liked to contradict Zhou Chengzhi: "Shang Shiying and I are on good terms because we've recently discovered that we have similar temperaments. Don't always resort to conspiracy theories. What could they possibly want from us?"
Jiang Zhizhi glanced at Zhou Xiye, but ultimately held back. She thought to herself, it's been 74 years already. If she can hold on for two more years, this history will eventually become the past, and then all the truths can be told.
Before going to sleep, Jiang Zhizhi couldn't help but look at Zhou Xiye's back. Just as she had thought, his skin had peeled off layer after layer from the sun, and some parts had turned blackish-red.
Jiang Zhizhi asked Zhou Xiye to sit on the edge of the bed. She knelt on the bed and felt more and more distressed looking at him. She reached out and touched him, asking, "Does it hurt?"
Zhou Xiye smiled and said, "It doesn't hurt. It's just that when I first got sunburned, I had to go into the sea, and it hurt a lot when I was in the seawater. But I got used to it and it didn't hurt anymore."
Jiang Zhizhi touched it with heartache and then applied more ointment: "Sit for a while longer, and lie down after the ointment dries."
As she spoke, she added, "This ointment is quite effective. I think your face looks a bit better this afternoon than this morning. I'll apply some more when you lie down. If it works well, I think it can be promoted throughout the entire army!"
Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Xiye leaned down and covered her mouth with his...
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