Chapter 373: The Time of Parting
Xie Zheng was afraid that Lu Ye and Bai Zhi would blame him again for drinking with Ye Qingbai, so he didn't give Ye Qingbai any face and directly revealed all the reasons.
Upon hearing Xie Zheng's words, Bai Zhi looked at her cousin with a subtle expression.
She said that her cousin had a lot of bitterness in his heart.
He always smiled and acted like a sunny, cheerful boy in front of her and Lu Ye just so as not to affect their mood, but he could only tell Xie Zheng about his inner sorrow late at night.
Bai Zhi suddenly felt a little fortunate that Ye Qingbai had met Xie Zheng during this vacation. They had become friends after a fight, which was a gain in itself.
Otherwise, he could only bury himself in his blankets and grieve silently in the dead of night.
"Xie Zheng, thank you."
Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Xie Zheng was utterly flattered. "Why are you thanking me?"
Don't we usually just scold and criticize him whenever we catch him?
"Thank you for keeping my cousin company."
After Ye Qingbai finished washing up, Bai Zhi smiled and said, "Let's go have breakfast."
Xie Zheng learned that they would be returning to their unit soon, so he didn't go home. Instead, he went out for breakfast with the three of them and then went directly to the Lu family's house with them.
"Lu Ye, you're really not being fair. You didn't even tell me you were going back to the army."
Xie Zheng went back to his own home yesterday and also visited his great-grandparents, who are Lu Ye's maternal grandparents.
The old man didn't mention that Lu Ye was leaving today.
They were most likely unaware of it.
Xie Zheng complained unhappily, "You really have forgotten your mother after getting married. You haven't even told your maternal grandparents."
"Don't try to pin this on me," Lu Ye explained in a deep voice. "I visited them the day before yesterday. As for returning to the unit, there's nothing to say. Talking about it will only make them worry for a couple more days."
They only learned of his departure a few days later, but at least they felt at ease for the next couple of days.
Ever since he was seriously injured and narrowly escaped death, every time he meets with his elders, they always sigh and even try to ask him if he has any thoughts about changing careers.
His job is inherently dangerous, but he can't bring himself to give it up and find a quiet, stable job in the countryside.
"Lu Ye didn't tell his elders because he was afraid they would worry, and he was also afraid of the tears before parting."
The family was already so sad, and then Xie Zheng's maternal grandparents arrived, and a group of elderly people stood at the door waving goodbye with tears in their eyes.
Just imagining that scene made Bai Zhi feel suffocated.
Lu Ye looked at his young wife with admiration in his eyes.
She understands me best.
When I returned to the military compound, Grandpa Lu was already waiting outside.
Despite the biting wind, the old man, wrapped in a thick cotton-padded coat, was exercising with Grandpa Wang in the courtyard, his eyes occasionally glancing towards the gate.
Seeing his own car drive in, he happily pointed at Old Wang and then stepped aside.
After Lu Ye stopped the car, the group got out one after another. Old Lu looked at the energetic young people with loving eyes.
"Xiao Zheng is here too?"
Now, when he sees Xie Zheng again, the old man Lu's eyes no longer show the same wariness and disdain as before.
He knew that Xie Zheng and Lu Ye had reconciled and would not deliberately sabotage things anymore.
He eventually pulled himself together and became a singer popular and loved by young people.
They've truly pulled themselves together.
Worth appreciating.
"Grandpa Lu, I just learned that Lu Ye is going back to the army, so I came to see him off."
"Alright, see him off." Old Lu sighed, "This is probably the first time you've seen him off in all these years since he joined the army."
Upon hearing what Old Master Lu said, Xie Zheng lowered his eyes slightly and smiled awkwardly.
This is indeed the first time.
He didn't even see Lu Ye off when he was admitted to military academy.
Later, he only felt hatred for Lu Ye.
Every time I heard he had gone home, he would come over and mock him before leaving.
How could I possibly give it to him sincerely?
"Let's go home."
Once inside the house, everyone was already waiting.
Even Wang Shufen got up.
Xie Yun and Zhang Ma busily prepared a lot of food.
Zhang Ma even specially stir-fried pea flour, Lu Ye's favorite dish.
They also cooked a large bag of tea eggs, bread, and filled a thermos with ginger soup that they had made that morning, saying it was for them to warm up after getting on the bus.
Lu Ye's lips twitched slightly when he saw this messy pile of things.
It's only about 200 kilometers from the south of the city to the military base. Even if you take a slow train, you'll arrive in the evening.
There's really no need to make so much of a fuss.
"You said you'd eat out for breakfast last night, so I didn't prepare anything," Xie Yun asked, still concerned. "You've already eaten, haven't you?"
Lu Ye nodded, "Mom, I've eaten."
Lu Ye and Ye Qingbai didn't really want to carry these things, but they didn't want to worry their mother.
"Install it."
Bai Zhi specially found a soft bag that was easy to carry and put all the food inside.
"Eat it on the way. Take the peas to the army and eat them slowly. I feel very full now and can't eat anything else. When you get to the army and miss your mother's cooking, eat a few peas. They will bring back the taste of home."
"Okay, then I'll carry it on my back."
Xie Yun looked at her daughter-in-law with satisfaction and a gratified expression.
In the past, whenever Lu Ye left, she would make him some food, but he would only eat a few bites at home and never pack it in his bag to take with him.
She didn't know how to persuade him.
Now that she has a lively and outgoing daughter-in-law, she can persuade Lu Ye with just a few words.
Of course, everyone understands.
Lu Ye is willing to listen to his wife.
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