Chapter 53 Engagement? Lust makes one lose one's mind!
Longshan Village has been very busy recently.
First, people drink wine to warm the house during the winter solstice, and then every household stews meat and steams buns. The steaming smell of fireworks has not yet dissipated.
Tang Jingmo and Xiaobai's engagement banquet was once again set up with great fanfare.
During the winter, the villagers had a rare chance to relax, so they all came to the Lin family to help, picking vegetables and chatting.
"Oh, these two young people finally got to drink their wedding wine!"
"Didn't you say you were engaged a long time ago? Why are you having the wedding banquet now?"
"Why do you care so much? Just eat as much as you can if you have food."
"That's right. Comrade Tang goes to Xiaobai's house every day. He should have been given a formal status long ago!"
"How old is the little Bai girl? Eighteen, right? Tsk tsk, Comrade Tang is really... impatient!"
"If you ask me, Xiaobai is a lucky child. Comrade Tang is the commander of the army and has a stable job!"
Xiaobai sat on the edge of the kang, wearing a bright red cotton-padded jacket that her elder sister Lin Shuhua had prepared for her at some point. Her skin looked whiter than snow, but her little face was tense as she allowed Song Wan and Gu Mingyue to paint her face red and green.
"Lust can make one lose one's mind! Lust can make one lose one's mind!" Xiaobai sighed, feeling hopeless about life.
The image of Tang Jingmo kneeling in the snow proposing to her in front of the mountain temple that day appeared in front of her again - his military uniform was neat and tidy, his eyes were burning, and she almost nodded involuntarily.
Now that I come to my senses, she is only eighteen!
Even that old ox is willing to eat such tender grass!
She originally thought that it would be okay to agree, since it was a private agreement after all. After this guy returned to the team after the New Year, there would probably be no holidays for them to meet, so the wedding date could be postponed as much as possible.
Unfortunately, Tang Jingmo obviously did not give her this opportunity.
The gift was given on the night of the proposal, and the date for the engagement party was decided with the eldest brother Lin Guohua.
If she hadn't strongly objected, the two of them would probably have discussed the wedding banquet directly.
"Don't look so sad, bride." Song Wan applied another layer of powder on her.
Xiaobai rolled his eyes, feeling full of regret but having no one to talk to. How about a chicken leg?
"Mingyue, help me go to the kitchen..."
Before he could finish his words, Song Wan rejected him directly, "No, whose bride's mouth is so greasy on her wedding day?"
"Hey, Song Wan, you are so bold now, you still dare to control me! Besides, this is an engagement wine, not a wedding wine!"
Song Wan secretly appointed herself as the first female official beside Xiaobai, doing everything herself. Of course, she also knew everything and how to deal with the current situation.
She only needed to open her throat and shout: "Brother Guoliang, Sister Shuhua~"
"Alright, alright, if you don't want to eat, then don't let those two sparrows in. They can't stop chirping."
Xiaobai really admires the ability of the big brothers and big sisters in chanting for people. Even a mosquito can be turned into a Buddha's child through chanting.
Gu Mingyue secretly gave Song Wan a thumbs up. She was impressed by Song Wan's endless beauty and skin care techniques, and followed her around every day.
She was so attentive that even her brother Gu Zhongzhang felt jealous.
What's even more pitiful is Tang Jingmo, who had originally planned to cultivate more feelings with Xiaobai day and night before returning to the team. However, he ended up having two high-wattage light bulbs hanging next to him all day long. Who could stand it!
He couldn't complain about his wife's best friend, so he made full use of the best friend's relationship - Gu Zhongzhang.
One is his sister and the other is his future partner, neither of them can escape the connection.
"As agreed, you have to accompany me for today's drink, otherwise..."
Tang Jingmo narrowed his eyes, and Gu Zhongzhang's heart was pounding - he was so scared!
"Come on, buddy, in a word, I will risk my life to accompany you! I will definitely make sure everyone has a great time and make your engagement party a great success from beginning to end!"
Tang Jingmo was standing in the yard, wearing a neat military uniform, a small red flower on his chest, a smile on his lips, and toasting at each table.
He was born handsome, and at this moment his eyes and brows were relaxed, and his whole body exuded a sense of smugness.
"Come on, come on, drink!" He held up the enamel pot and said in a cheerful voice.
"I'm happy today. County Magistrate Gu is drinking with us. We won't leave until we're drunk!"
The villagers laughed and said, "Comrade Tang is getting married, and County Magistrate Gu is here to drink with him. When County Magistrate Gu gets married, how high-ranking an official should he invite to drink with him?"
"I think County Magistrate Gu will have good luck soon. Song Zhiqing is a very good girl."
When Gu Zhongzhang heard that everyone had matched him and Song Wan together, his heart was filled with joy.
He drank a bowl of white wine directly and was willing to drink with the guests.
The bustling sounds of Longshan Village spread far away, and the aroma of wine mixed with the aroma of stewed meat drifted in the winter air.
Not far from the Lin family yard, under an old locust tree, stood a tall man.
He was wearing a grey cotton jacket that had been washed so much that it looked bleached, the cuffs were frayed, and on his feet were a pair of old cloth shoes that were covered in dust, and it was obvious that he had been on a long journey.
But even though he was dressed simply, he couldn't conceal the fierce aura around him - like a sword hidden in a sheath, his edge was restrained, but no one dared to underestimate him.
Gu Xicheng.
The "shadow" of the intelligence network behind enemy lines during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, he was a legendary agent who single-handedly disrupted the enemy's headquarters!
At this moment, he looked like a timid boy, looking at the red figure in the yard from afar.
His fingers unconsciously stroked the yellowed old photo in his pocket - the woman in the photo had a smile as bright as the sun and a slightly bulging belly.
"Like...really like her mother." He murmured, his throat tight. Should he go forward?
Eighteen years have passed. Because of his status, he could only report the matter with Suning privately and could not make it public.
As a result, Suning had to give birth to a child alone, and her daughter, who should have grown up with her parents in pampered care, was trapped in the countryside...
He has been secretly investigating over the years, and only a few days ago did he finally confirm that the quirky little girl in Longshan Village was his daughter.
"Commander, aren't you going over?" the young guard following behind asked in a low voice.
Gu Xicheng shook his head, but he couldn't bear to take his eyes off Xiaobai: "Wait a little longer."
He saw Tang Jingmo walk up to Xiaobai with a wine glass in hand. The boy looked serious on the surface, but there was an unconcealable pride in his eyes. He used the gesture of toasting to secretly hook Xiaobai's palm with his fingers.
Xiaobai's ears turned red and she raised her foot to step on her, but Tang Jingmo dodged swiftly and raised his eyebrows and smiled at her.
Gu Xicheng narrowed his eyes.
This boy... is quite a thief.
Just as I was thinking about it, I suddenly saw Xiaobai seemed to realize something and turned his head abruptly to look at the door.
Gu Xicheng's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously pulled the guard sideways to hide behind a tree.
"What's wrong?" Tang Jingmo followed her gaze.
Xiaobai frowned: "I always feel like someone is watching me."
Tang Jingmo's eyes flashed, and he glanced at the old locust tree thoughtfully, then smiled and put his arm around her shoulders: "The bride is so beautiful, everyone loves to look at her."
"Don't give me that!" Xiaobai elbowed him, but he dodged it as expected.
Behind the tree, Gu Xicheng exhaled slowly, a smile in his eyes.
His daughter is living a good life.
That's enough.
As for recognition...
He touched the new transfer order in his pocket, and his eyes gradually became firm.
...It's not time yet.
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