Chapter Ninety-Four: Staying on the Island
Xie Shuangshuang was so angry that she trembled when she saw He Mingzhou disappear in the blink of an eye.
Was Xin Li doing that on purpose?
It was definitely intentional!
Knowing full well that she was here reporting on her work, she deliberately had someone tell her that she was pregnant.
Is being pregnant such a big deal?
She came all this way specifically to deliver supplies, shouldn't these people be making sure she's safe?
Why are these people so carried away by He Mingzhou's wife's pregnancy?
Anyone who didn't know better would think their wives were pregnant!
"Cough cough!"
Xie Shuangshuang couldn't help but cough twice.
The division commander then realized that Xie Shuangshuang was still there. He smiled apologetically at her and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Xiao He is newly married and his wife has already given birth to good news. It's inevitable that a young man will get a little carried away."
"Comrade Xie, please don't blame Xiao He."
That's a ridiculous statement. If someone's wife is pregnant, how can she blame them? Wouldn't people say she can't stand to see others doing well?
Xie Shuangshuang gave an awkward smile and said, "What are you saying?"
“I just didn’t expect it to be such a coincidence. We hadn’t heard the news on the ship, and we only found out she was pregnant as soon as we got to the island. It’s too amazing.”
"yes."
The commander said with a smile, "Perhaps this is the connection between Xin Xin and the island."
Xie Shuangshuang pursed her lips.
She didn't believe the other person couldn't understand the hidden meaning in her words; the fact that the other person didn't respond only meant that they didn't care at all.
Or perhaps they didn't take her words seriously.
Xie Shuangshuang's expression changed slightly, but she still refused to give up and said, "Then these supplies of mine... my dad told me before that we need to let someone who can take responsibility take charge of these things."
“I heard that Deputy Division Commander He handles all the big and small matters on the island for you. Why don’t we let him distribute the supplies first? After all, everyone is waiting for food.”
Xie Shuangshuang's words implied that just because Xin Li was pregnant, the distribution of supplies to the entire island should be delayed.
If word gets out, the people on the island certainly won't agree to it.
"This is easy to handle."
The division commander straightened his clothes and stood up: "This is such an important matter, I will personally accompany Comrade Xie to the scene."
"What?"
Xie Shuangshuang originally thought that if He Mingzhou was in charge of this matter, she could use the guise of official business to stay by He Mingzhou's side, which would help foster their relationship and also see if she had a chance.
Unexpectedly, the division commander has now personally taken on this matter.
This made it impossible for her to say no.
The only tactful response was, "This matter doesn't require your personal involvement, Commander."
"Or perhaps we should..."
"Comrade Xie is absolutely right. The supplies are a matter of great importance to people's livelihood and cannot be delayed. Let's go now."
Xie Shuangshuang choked.
I never expected that the words I used to shut up the division commander would be thrown back at me and shut me up again.
Xie Shuangshuang had nothing to say now, and could only nod and follow behind her teacher with a sense of sullen resentment.
The people on the island were incredibly excited when they learned that relief supplies had arrived.
Some people couldn't wait and waited directly at the door.
Upon seeing the division commander and Xie Shuangshuang emerge, the group rushed forward in unison.
"Commander, is it true that the supplies have arrived?"
"Will we get something to eat?"
"With so many people on our island, are we prepared with enough supplies?"
Everyone couldn't wait to ask the question that was on their minds most.
Seeing this, the division commander smiled reassuringly at everyone: "Please be patient. Comrade Xie next to me is the person in charge this time. Don't worry, all the supplies have been delivered, and the quantities are generous. We can make sure everyone has enough to eat."
"We still need to discuss the specifics of how to allocate the supplies. Once we have a set of guidelines, the supplies will be distributed to everyone immediately. Please don't worry."
Everyone was overjoyed at the prospect of food.
"Thank you... thank you so much..."
"These supplies arrived just in time..."
Everyone looked at Xie Shuangshuang with gratitude.
Xie Shuangshuang's eyes flickered; she was actually somewhat afraid to meet the eyes of these people.
After all, she wasn't delivering supplies for the islanders, but for He Mingzhou.
Although she knew she had indeed delivered the supplies, she shouldn't feel guilty.
But thinking about her purpose, Xie Shuangshuang felt a heavy weight in her heart, as if a large stone was pressing on her chest, making it hard for her to breathe.
"Everyone, please go back and wait patiently. We will announce any news immediately via loudspeaker, and everyone can come to the square then."
"Okay, okay, then let's all go back and wait for news."
Everyone held their teachers in high esteem, and upon hearing this, they quickly turned and went back.
Xie Shuangshuang's eyes flashed with a thoughtful expression when she saw this scene.
If her teacher's words carry so much weight, and she can make a good impression on him, perhaps he can help her persuade He Mingzhou?
Thinking of this, Xie Shuangshuang spoke directly: "I came here this time to settle the people on the island before leaving, and this is also my first time on the island. I heard that we have a lot of seafood here, I wonder if we can stay a little longer?"
"Of course that would be great."
“The island is remote and few people used to come here. It’s great that you’re here to visit, so that we islanders can give you a proper welcome.”
"I'll have someone arrange accommodations for you right away. You must be tired from your journey, so you should get some rest tonight."
"good."
Having achieved her goal, Xie Shuangshuang didn't say anything more to her teacher and turned to leave.
She returned to her residence and realized that Xiaoling was not there, so she hurriedly asked someone to come and ask.
"Xiaoling? I haven't seen her at all."
Xie Shuangshuang became anxious again upon hearing this.
Although she felt that Xiaoling was an ungrateful wretch, Xiaoling had come with her after all, and she wouldn't know how to explain it if something happened to her.
So they quickly sent someone to look for it.
At this moment, someone said hesitantly, "Actually, I saw Xiaoling."
Everyone immediately looked at him.
"You saw it? When did you see it?"
"When I got off the boat, I saw Xiaoling walk away with an islander."
"They seem to know each other quite well. Anyway, Xiaoling looks quite happy, not like she was forced."
"Is she alright? We all came together. If she wanted to leave the group, she should at least have told us first, right?"
"Maybe she doesn't even care about us?"
Some people had long disliked Xiaoling, and upon hearing this, they said irritably, "When has she ever cared about us before? Since that's the case, why should we think so much about her?"
That makes sense.
Xie Shuangshuang was very dissatisfied that Xiaoling was familiar with the people on the island but did not tell her. She knew that Xiaoling needed the connections on the island very much. Xiaoling was indeed an ingrate.
Thinking of this, Xie Shuangshuang snorted coldly, turned around and went back into the house to rest.
...
On the other side, He Mingzhou headed straight for the clinic with the speed of someone participating in a competition.
They happened to run into Xin Li and her group as they came out. Sister-in-law Lu and Aunt Yang both had big smiles on their faces, as if they had received some good news.
This further confirms that He Mingzhou is going to be a father.
Overjoyed, He Mingzhou rushed forward and picked Xin Li up in his arms.
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