Huanren probed step by step, then suddenly remembered that the room was dimly lit when he last saw Aye, and he hadn't looked closely. This time, he would have to be careful to see...
"Sigh, don't mention it..." The uncle waved his hand: "This kid suffered a head injury and is sometimes not in a good state of mind. I'm worried that he'll cause you trouble. Everyone wants to earn money, but we have to do what we can afford."
"You're right, it's true that he has mental problems."
Huanren gasped, his eyelids twitching. He had heard his sister mention it before, and it turned out that such a thing really happened.
"That's right. But fortunately, apart from not talking and not interacting with people, he's usually quite good. It's a blessing in disguise."
"That's true..."
Huanren agreed and was about to continue his inquiry when a figure walked out from outside the courtyard.
"Ah Ye is back!" The old man went out to greet him with a smile.
As he said, Aye showed no emotional fluctuation. He held a pheasant in his hand, casually threw it on the ground, and avoided his father's physical contact.
"Hehe... Come, look who's here. It's Comrade Huanren, who stayed at our house last time."
"Hello...you..."
Just moments ago, Huanren thought he had misjudged the situation last time, but upon seeing Aye again, he dared not blink. This face, this aura... it couldn't be explained away simply by saying they looked alike.
A-Ye ignored his outstretched hand, put down the fishing gear, and walked inside.
"Don't take offense, he's just like that, he doesn't mean any harm," the old man quickly said to Huanren.
"It's nothing, it's nothing... Uncle, I have something to do, so I'll head back to the county first. If you need anything, please come down the mountain to find me. I left you my address last time."
"Comrade Huanren, don't rush off! Wait for your sister to come back and cook for you. Stay one night before you go, it's getting late... Hey!"
Huan Ren ran and walked until he left the courtyard. He didn't stop. He was sure that the person was Cheng Ran, without a doubt. But the other party seemed not to recognize him. What was going on?
He was a little scared, or rather, a little uneasy, wondering whether he should tell Jiang Wanqing about it.
As the factory construction progresses, their contact will inevitably increase. If... if he doesn't tell, will this secret remain hidden forever?
But... if Jiang Wanqing finds out, she will definitely blame him.
He left the mountains with mixed feelings. By the time he got down the mountain, it was already dark. He rushed back to his lodgings, where a colleague was waiting for him at the door.
"Comrade Huanren, you're finally back! What were you doing running off to the mountains all by yourself? You were working so hard."
"Of course, of course. What do you need me for?"
His colleague thought he looked tired from going up and down the mountain and his face looked a little pale, so he didn't think much of it and patted him on the shoulder.
"Comrade Wanqing has arrived. I've arranged for her to stay at the guesthouse. We'll go check out the factory site tomorrow. She also brought someone with her; they're probably preparing to recruit construction workers."
"Ah..." Huanren slapped his forehead: "How could I forget that she arrived today... I'll go now..."
"Don't go to Huanren. I've already explained things to her for you, and she praised you for caring about the people. Tell me quietly, do you like her? Huh?"
Huanren frowned as his colleague looked on with a gossipy expression.
"No, that's not true. They've already gotten married."
"Hey, I've already checked. It's true that she's married and widowed. You know, she's such a capable woman, she'll need a man to rely on. If you like her, just go for it. You two are both from Huada University, you're quite a good match, what are you afraid of?"
Huan Ren swallowed hard. He had admired Jiang Wanqing since Huada University and still harbored feelings for her. However, she only regarded him as a friend. If he crossed that line, they would not even be able to remain friends.
Moreover, the situation has changed, so he can no longer act rashly...
"Don't talk nonsense. I'm tired. You should go back and rest too. See you tomorrow."
"Hey, you... coward! I don't believe you can hold back forever!"
My colleague snorted and left, thinking to himself that if he weren't already married, he would definitely have argued with her.
the next day--
Huanren never expected that the people Jiang Wanqing brought were from Hung Hing!
It seemed that the matter could no longer be kept secret. When he saw her, he was so happy that he was almost unnatural.
"Comrade Huanren, it's been a long time! You're becoming more and more successful. I'm so happy for you!"
Hung Hing was very outgoing and had met Huan Ren a few times before. Now that they met again, they greeted each other like old friends.
"Thank you, thank you," he said repeatedly, but he didn't dare to look them in the eye.
Jiang Wanqing seemed to notice something was wrong and frowned slightly.
Are you feeling unwell?
"I……"
He opened his mouth, then shook his head: "No, um... Wanqing, after we finish looking at the site selection, I have something to tell you. Is that convenient for you?"
"sure."
Jiang Wanqing trusted him and readily agreed, but judging from his demeanor, she figured it wouldn't be an easy task, and she couldn't help but feel uneasy.
The group walked around the site for a while and discussed the design and scale of the factory.
"Oh, by the way, has the recruitment of construction workers started yet?" she asked.
"We're already working on it, and many young workers are interested. Once the start date is set, I believe manpower won't be a problem."
"That's good."
After touring the site, Huanren used the excuse of taking a walk around to talk to Jiang Wanqing alone.
After walking a short distance, she stopped and looked back. The distance was just right—not out of everyone's sight, but also out of their sight.
"Say what you want to say, I'm listening."
Her tone was calm, clearly unaware of the shock his next words might cause her. Huanren pursed his lips.
Do you still remember A-mei's brother?
Jiang Wanqing's eyes flickered, and she nodded: "I remember. What happened to him?"
“Last time you asked me if I had seen what he looked like... Actually, I had already seen him then, but it was dark, so I wasn’t sure. He... looks a lot like your lover, Cheng Ran.”
She gasped inwardly: "Why didn't you answer when I asked you back then?"
"Because I'm too scared... He doesn't know me at all. I don't know if it's because we look alike or what, so I went to A-mei's house again yesterday to confirm..."
When he spoke, he finally dared to look Jiang Wanqing in the eye openly, and she held her breath.
"And then? He..."
"Yes, I can tell you for sure that he is your husband Cheng Ran. I will not mistake him, but I have bad news."
"What?"
“He seems to have amnesia. According to my father, he was hit on the head and sometimes his mind is not clear. Even though he has seen me before, he still doesn’t recognize me.”
Amnesia?
"Well, don't worry, I've already suggested to his family that he go down the mountain to do manual labor and earn money for the family. Although his uncle hasn't agreed yet, I'll try my best to persuade him. We'll see what happens when you meet."
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