Accomplishment
Duan Guoqing knew that this cousin wouldn't treat him for no reason. He couldn't think of any solution, so he said indifferently, "Tell me."
Xu Nian glanced around and said, "How about we stay here and let my aunt go with my uncle?"
Duan Guoqing glanced at Xu Nian in surprise, "Your idea is quite bold." But he immediately regained his composure and said, "That's impossible. My dad won't agree."
Xu Nian pinched a small shrimp into his mouth and said, "It's okay. Just because my uncle disagrees doesn't mean my aunt disagrees. I think my aunt really wants to go with me."
Duan Guoqing pondered for a moment, "Then go and tell him."
Xu Nian took the remaining fried shrimp from him and said, "Go and tell her you're her son. Your chances of success are high."
"Forget it, I just want to be free, not to be without parents." Duan Guoqing patted the crumbs on his hands and said.
Xu Niangang only thought that children don’t like to be controlled by others, but he forgot that they also need the company of their family, which is a bit troublesome.
Xu Nian asked Duan Guoqing not to tell his family about this matter, and the matter was left unresolved.
As Duan Jiang's departure drew closer, Xu Qingli had become more relaxed these days, always making delicious food. However, she smiled less and less, and Xu Nian's heart grew heavier...
Xu Nian no longer needs Duan Guoqing to take her home after school. A week is enough for her to know the way, and the child finishes school half an hour earlier than her.
School ended on time on Wednesday afternoon, and the teacher finally didn't keep the class after class. Senior high school students can't afford to be hurt no matter what era they are in. The college entrance examination has only been resumed for two years, and there are more books and materials. The schoolbag is heavy, and Xu Nian is bearing the power of knowledge alone.
Seeing that everyone was walking in groups, she felt a little sad. She loved the hustle and bustle the most, but this place seemed to be incompatible with her. Not only were there a lot of things going on, but it also seemed that no one welcomed her.
Fortunately, she kept her composure and didn't act like a pitiful little thing.
That's what she thought, but Xu Hongqi, who saw her at the school gate, didn't think so. Xu Hongqi felt that Xu Nian looked like a pitiful little thing, with a thin body carrying a big schoolbag, walking alone, and the envy of the people around her in her eyes made him feel extremely unhappy.
He unconsciously took two steps forward, feeling like he was naturally trying to please Xu Nian. As he watched her approaching, he thought he had to do what Xu Nian had said in her previous life, not letting her suffer at all and being especially good to her.
"Nian Nian!"
Xu Nian was walking with his head down and panting. When he heard the familiar voice, he immediately raised his head. His depressed mood immediately disappeared and he trotted out of the campus.
When he saw people, the area around his eyes immediately turned red, and he called out "Brother Hongqi~~~~" in a gentle and tortuous manner, with a hint of grievance.
Xu Hongqi unconsciously reached out and wiped her eyes, his voice surprisingly gentle, "What's wrong?"
Xu Nian had a lot to say, but he couldn't say it in public, so he had to control his emotions and said, "Let's talk while we walk!"
I think this place is even more remote than their hometown. The surrounding area is quite bare. There are only a few small houses where students can buy some necessities and food. I heard that these houses were only opened this year.
Xu Hongqi took Xu Nian's schoolbag off her and hung it on his own shoulder. Xu Nian instantly felt much more relaxed and gave a rare shy smile.
Xu Hongqi obviously knew the way. She took Xu Nian forward and explained what she had done recently.
"I sent Meiyue back to her in-laws' home first. She and Jiang Fan have already divorced."
"Later, I sent her back to our hometown, but her stepfather chased her away, and she didn't want to stay any longer. Mainly because there were too many gossips in her hometown, and she was a little overwhelmed. After I negotiated with her family, I brought her back. Now she works as a temporary worker in a shoe factory in the city." The process was very complicated, but Xu Hongqi didn't mention it. He mainly wanted Xu Nian to know what he had been doing recently.
He had already mentioned what he was going to do the last time he came, so Xu Nian had nothing to say. He just heard that she had returned to her hometown, so he asked, "Have you seen my parents?"
Xu Hongqi felt quite guilty when answering this question. "I was embarrassed to go. Mainly because what I was doing this time was not glorious. It won't affect our family."
"Our family?" Xu Nian looked at him.
Xu Hongqi smiled and said, "Isn't it?"
He was calm enough, so Xu Nian was unable to continue speaking. His voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzzing, and the word "yes" was unclear.
Even so, Xu Hongqi felt as sweet as if he had drunk honey. He asked softly, "How have you been recently? Has anyone bullied you?" The last sentence was a little aggressive.
Xu Nian quickly shook his head, "No..." and then told him that his uncle was leaving recently.
After hearing this, Xu Hongqi felt that she had been wronged, and he also felt a little resentful of Duan Jiang for meddling in his affairs. If it wasn't for the sake of future stability, how could he have agreed to leave so readily at that time? With his own abilities, he could make Xu Nian and Xu's father and mother live a good life.
He originally wanted to persuade Xu Nian to not care what they thought and why bother himself, but seeing Xu Nian looking at him with attachment, an idea suddenly appeared in her mind, and he tentatively suggested: "Niannian, you don't want to go back to your hometown at this stage, and you don't want them to be separated, right?"
Xu Nian was worried about these things and nodded.
"Then let them go. I'm here with you."
Xu Nian repeated hesitantly, "You?"
Xu Hongqi said frankly: "They can go their own way, but I won't leave."
Xu Nian thought, "Yes," but suddenly she remembered that he still had to go to school, so she said worriedly, "You still have to go to school." Transportation is not well developed now, and how can adults be at ease if the two of them are not in the same place.
Xu Hongqi tugged at Xu Nian's ponytail and said, "Stupid, don't you know where Yuda is?"
Xu Nian patted his hand, stroked his hair and said, "Isn't it in the city? The same place as my cousin." It's no wonder Xu Nian thought so. The universities in the future that she was familiar with were basically in the city, or at least in the suburbs, and there were some special universities in scenic areas.
Xu Hongqi said cheerfully, "Yu University is about five kilometers away from your school."
Xu Nian was surprised, "So close?"
"Didn't I tell you that Henan University is run by the military here? Naturally, it's not too far from here. In the past, only children of military personnel or officers could enroll. But since the resumption of the college entrance examination, they also accept students from other places. It's quite strict, almost like selecting soldiers."
Xu Nian now had a bungee jumping mentality, feeling like she could go from hell to heaven in one thought. She happily took Xu Hongqi's hand and said, "That's great! I finally don't have to worry about feeling like I owe anyone anything. Hehe, it's great to have you around. I'm not afraid at all."
Xu Hongqi liked to hear her say this. He was not afraid that it would bother him, but he was afraid that she would not bother him.
Xu Nian said crisply, "Then I'll tell my aunt when I get back."
Xu Hongqi patted her head gently and said happily, "Go ahead and tell her!"
Xu Nian's heart was at peace when she realized that Xu Hongqi was now very fond of bullying her. She got naughty and kicked him from behind. She immediately ran over, yelling, "I'll let you hit my head."
Xu Hongqi was so angry that he laughed. "You only know how to bully others. You weren't like that when you asked me for help. Now that you don't need me anymore, you've changed, haven't you?"
Seeing his helpless look, Xu Nian laughed loudly, put his hands on his hips and said, "I am just like this, so what?"
Xu Hongqi ran after her, and Xu Nian ran even faster out of fear. Later, Xu Hongqi promised to "retaliate" and Xu Nian stopped panting. Xu Hongqi walked up to her and said, "You're laughing like a little fool."
Neither of them realized that while they were patient and gentle when they had problems with each other, once the upsetting things were over, they couldn't be gentle for even two seconds.
Xu Hongqi followed Xu Nian to the military family compound. He did not live there, so with Xu Nian's proof, he registered at the gate before entering.
When Xu Nian arrived home, her aunt and cousin were already there. She brought Xu Hongqi in and greeted Xu Qingli.
Xu Qingli didn't expect Xu Hongqi to come. She was refining lard. The food at home was good recently, and the most important thing was the oil. However, she thought that after her husband left home, she didn't know how long it would take before she could see him again. It seemed that there was not much she could do, so she could only give him more food before he left.
When Xu Hongqi arrived, he gave his schoolbag to Xu Nian and motioned her to take it, then squatted down to help light the fire. Xu Qingli knew that her husband had opinions about Hongqi, but she liked Xu Hongqi very much.
However, after coming here, Xu Hongqi rarely came home. During special training, she wanted to go over and take a look, but she couldn't get in. As for the fact that he had withdrawn, she only just found out.
Thinking about it, she felt that it was a bit of a pity. It was a pity for the country to lose such a talent, and it was also a pity for Xu Hongqi to miss such a good opportunity.
She asked busily, "Hongqi, how have you been recently? Come to my house more often, no matter what. Look, Nian Nian is here too. You two have played together since childhood, so you have something to talk about. If you have time, please help me tutor her. I think Nian Nian listens to you in her studies."
Xu Qingli was chatting casually, and Xu Hongqi responded. He also said as if chatting: "Aunt, I think Nian Nian is a little slack in her studies. Why don't you let me take care of her?"
Xu Qingli didn't hear the voiceover and said with a smile, "You have to take care of it."
Xu Nian had just put her schoolbag down and came out of the house. Upon hearing this, she thought her aunt had agreed to their proposal and excitedly said, "Aunt, do you agree?"
Xu Qingli was still holding the iron spoon in her hand. Upon hearing this, she said, "I agree. What's the big deal? I'm only happy if you agree."
Xu Hongqi watched from the side and held his forehead. These aunt and niece were really good at interrupting.
Xu Hongqi had to wink at Xu Nian. She was originally happy, but when she suddenly saw Xu Hongqi, her eyelids twitched. She suddenly calmed down and said that this was too easy.
Xu Nian stopped talking and prepared to wait for Xu Hongqi's instructions. At this point, playing dumb was a bit disrespectful, so she said, "Aunt, I went to see Xu Nian today. She told me about her family's situation. She might not be able to tell you, but she said she hasn't been sleeping well recently and can't concentrate on her studies. She always feels that she caused you and Captain Duan to separate, and she thinks you should just follow Captain Duan."
"I'm now withdrawing from training and will continue to attend Henan University for two years. As for Xu Nian, we were not just friends before. I even considered Uncle Xu and Aunt Xu as my own family. We've considered it a lot and decided that Xu Nian should stay here and continue her studies. I can take good care of her."
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