The dilapidated tractor bumped along the uneven, gravelly, and dusty country road.
Black smoke billowed up from behind the car, resembling a giant black dragon baring its fangs and claws in the air.
The wheels occasionally sank into the mud, making a creaking sound, as if struggling under the weight.
After a long and arduous journey, the tractor finally came to a slow stop at the entrance of Xia Wan's somewhat simple but cozy courtyard.
Xia Wan couldn't wait to jump out of the car, her movements as light as a butterfly in flight.
She turned around, looking at Li Chengjun in the driver's seat with a smile on her face, her eyes sparkling with gratitude.
At this moment, she was like a flower blooming in the sun, delicate and exuding a captivating fragrance; especially her radiant smile, which shone directly into Li Chengjun's heart like the hottest summer sun, instantly dispelling all the gloom and unhappiness in his heart.
"Brother Jun, thank you so much for today! If it weren't for you bringing us back, we don't know how long we would have been delayed on the road!" Xia Wan's voice was clear and loud, like a nightingale singing in a valley, extremely pleasant to hear.
Upon hearing this, a gentle smile immediately appeared on Li Chengjun's face. He waved his hand lightly to indicate that Xia Wan didn't need to mind, and said, "No need to be so polite. We're all from the same village, so helping each other is only natural. Besides, if you need any help with your move in a few days, just come to me. I'll be there whenever you need me. And... just have your brother come directly to me."
As they spoke, Li Chengjun's gaze never left Xia Wan, his eyes filled with endless affection and doting, as if he could never get enough of looking at her.
However, Xia Tao was busy unloading things from the tractor and didn't notice Li Chengjun's intense gaze at all. He simply replied, "Alright, Brother Chengjun, don't worry! If I need any help in the future, I definitely won't stand on ceremony with you!"
After receiving Xia Tao's response, Li Chengjun was overjoyed. He thought that no matter what, his future brother-in-law seemed to have a good impression of him, which was undoubtedly a good start.
The captain, standing to the side, took in the whole scene before him. He saw a slight upturn at the corner of his mouth, revealing a subtle smile that seemed to hold a deeper meaning.
Xia Wan didn't notice anything amiss and was still chatting happily with Li Chengjun: "Brother Jun, be careful on your way back. Oh, and don't forget to come to my house to ride your bicycle after you return the tractor!"
Li Chengjun nodded vigorously, as if trying to etch the gesture deeply into his mind, and said firmly, "Okay, I understand!" His gaze followed Xia Wan's family closely until their figures disappeared at the door, before he slowly looked away.
Even so, Li Chengjun lingered, reluctant to leave, his heart filled with longing and reluctance to part with Xia Wan.
Finally, he sighed deeply, boarded the tractor with some resignation, started the engine, and slowly drove away from there.
Along the way, his thoughts raced like a wild horse, and Xia Wan's beautiful and charming face and her clear and melodious laughter kept appearing in his mind.
Back home, Xia Wan was still unable to extricate herself from the events of the day.
She couldn't wait to run to her father and tell him in detail about Wu Sangui's every move that day, not even missing the smallest detail.
After listening to his daughter's account, Xia Jianguo frowned and began to think seriously.
After a while, he said, "If Wu Sangui really hasn't broken off his relationship with that woman named A Yue, then logically speaking, he shouldn't just stand by and watch A Yue suffer."
Moreover, since you've already severed A-Yue's tendons and thrown her into the deep mountains, she should probably be a pile of bones by now.
Hearing her father's analysis, Xia Wan's mind immediately became active.
She blinked and said thoughtfully, "Father, do you think Wu Sangui is not suspicious at all? But I feel that his behavior today is really strange. Do you think he might be carrying out A-Yue's last wish?"
Faced with his daughter's question, Xia Jianguo gently shook his head, indicating that he couldn't be sure either.
"At this point, it's all just speculation. But just in case, we should be extra careful and attentive in the future." After saying that, he patted Xia Wan on the shoulder, signaling her not to worry too much.
Despite saying this, after carefully recalling Wu Sangui's various actions that day, he couldn't help but secretly ponder: perhaps Wu Sangui was truly deeply hurt to the extreme, to the point that his heart was shattered into pieces, and he had completely come to terms with it.
At this moment, Ah Yue probably no longer holds any place in his heart, so naturally, the idea of helping her fulfill her last wish no longer exists.
"Okay, I'll pay more attention in the next few days." Xia Wan nodded slightly in agreement, but in reality, her heart still felt as if it were being weighed down by a heavy boulder, and she was still unable to truly let go of this matter.
For the next few days, it's best to maintain the status quo. After all, it's always good to remain highly vigilant.
Once they have successfully moved to the city and Guo Zhen has properly handled the matter, even if Wu Sangui has extraordinary abilities, he will be powerless to cause trouble again!
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