Guan Wenru also felt helpless. She sighed softly, "I'm not worried about whether she's angry or not. I'm worried that Zhao Zhilang has some ulterior motives."
After saying that, she remembered something and looked at Baiyun seriously, "You will stay with me in the family compound for the time being, and don't mention the family compound to anyone."
Baiyun's family was not an ordinary family either; the things she was exposed to from a young age allowed her to think more deeply!
She knew her sister suspected Zhao Zhilang of being a spy, so she nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
...
Before leaving work that day, Guan Wenru thought about it and still asked Che Zhenxing for help.
Che Zhenxing thought it was about transporting feed. As soon as he entered, he said, "Factory director, is the Hongqi Commune urging us again? Don't worry, we'll transport it over first thing tomorrow morning. The convoy has already been arranged."
Guan Wenru smiled helplessly, "I trust you to do things. Let them urge us, as long as we deliver on time, we don't care if they urge us."
After saying that, he gestured for Che Zhenxing to sit down. "What I want to talk to you about now has nothing to do with work."
Che Zhenxing was somewhat surprised. He sat down and said, "Factory Director, please speak."
Guan Wenru lowered her voice, her expression becoming very serious, "It's about Xiaoni. Have you noticed... that Xiaoni has been acting a little strange lately?"
Che Zhenxing frowned and thought for a moment. "Something's not right? It seems... she's been dressing up a bit more than before? And she's been talking a bit more. My mom even said she's been making excuses to go out lately! Factory manager, have you discovered something?"
As if thinking of something, Che Zhenxing asked nervously, "Did she bother Dr. Xi again? Did she cause him trouble? I'll talk to her when I get back!"
He's been busy with factory matters lately, and although he lives in the same courtyard as Xi Mufan, they haven't had much contact, so he doesn't know if Xi Mufan and Che Xiaoni are still in contact.
Guan Wenru shook her head. "It's not Dr. Xi. I've already asked Dr. Xi, and Xiaoni hasn't gone to see him at all recently, so that's the real problem!"
Che Zhenxing was stunned. "Not Dr. Xi? Then who does she go to see every day during her lunch break?"
Guan Wenru sighed slightly, "A male comrade who claimed to be from the provincial capital's cultural center, named Zhao Zhilang, said he came to collect revolutionary stories and promote model operas. Xiaoni and he... got very close, and the two met almost every day."
"!" Che Zhenxing's expression changed instantly. "From the provincial capital? The cultural center? Just him alone? Xiaoni with him? They see each other every day?!"
He clearly hadn't expected Che Xiaoni to be so bold!
Guan Wenru nodded, her tone grave. "Yes, I've been observing her for several days now. Xiaoni's condition... she might be completely trapped. I reminded her to observe more and think more, especially about people of unknown origin, but she wouldn't listen at all. She might even think I'm meddling."
Che Zhenxing frowned deeply. "That brat! Foolish! Always looking for trouble!"
Guan Wenru continued, "What worries me most is that during lunch today, she actually subtly inquired about my husband's mission. She had also occasionally asked about the military family compound before!"
"What?" Che Zhenxing gasped. "Why...why is she asking about military matters? We never talk about that at home!"
Guan Wenru nodded. "I know, that's why I'm on guard. You guys don't usually care about these things, but she's suddenly become concerned about them for no reason. This is not a simple matter!"
That Zhao Zhilang suddenly appeared, approaching Xiaoni with a clear purpose, completely bewitching her, and now he's even trying to extract information about the military from her… I seriously suspect this person is problematic! Xiaoni has likely been deceived, or even used!
Che Zhenxing's face turned ashen, and his fists clenched involuntarily. "Director Guan, thank you for telling me all this! I was so careless! I thought she only had feelings for Dr. Xi, but I never expected that she would provoke such a mysterious person! And she even inquired about military matters?! This is simply courting death!"
Guan Wenru shook his head, "This is all just my speculation. It's too early to draw conclusions, but we must intervene immediately!"
"You're her brother, so your words probably carry more weight than mine. Please make sure you keep a close eye on Xiaoni when you get back, and don't let her meet that person alone again! At least we need to find out more about this Zhao Zhilang first. If he's really a reliable person, then it's not too late to let her get in touch with him."
“Okay!” Che Zhenxing nodded solemnly. “Don’t worry, Factory Director! I understand! Leave this to me! I’ll go back and tell my parents to keep an eye on Xiaoni. If she still doesn’t listen, I’ll go find that guy surnamed Zhao and tell him to get lost.”
"No, no! I'll go back tonight and talk to the military leaders, and ask them to send scouts to check. You absolutely must not go to see him alone, and don't alert him."
When Che Zhenxing heard her say that she wanted to involve military leaders, his expression became even more serious. "Okay, I know what's important! Thank you, Director Guan!"
Guan Wenru nodded, "Xiaoni is all grown up now. When you talk about her, speak slowly. Girls also have pride."
"good!"
After Che Zhenxing left, Guan Wenru sighed slightly, hoping that it was all just a false alarm!
...
When Che Zhenxing got home from get off work, he didn't say anything to his parents because he was afraid they would worry.
After dinner, he pulled Xiaoni out of the car with a sullen face.
Che Xiaoni looked puzzled. "Brother, what are you doing? Can't we talk about this at home?"
Che Zhenxing stared intently at her. "Xiaoni! Where have you been for the past month? Who have you met?"
"..." Che Xiaoni seemed a little flustered. "I...I didn't see anyone. I just wandered around the supply and marketing cooperative."
Che Zhenxing took a few steps closer, his voice stern, "Bullshit! You still want to lie to me? Are you going to tell me yourself, or do I have to investigate myself? If you don't tell the truth, starting tomorrow, I'll follow you around outside of working hours!"
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