Xu Xinghe eventually left with Lian Xiao.
I had no choice but to leave; my wrist was being pulled so hard it hurt.
The two returned to their sleeper berth.
Lian Xiao shoved her aside, his tall figure crowding the narrow space of the aisle, his shadow almost completely enveloping her.
"Didn't I tell you not to meddle in other people's business? Why didn't you listen? Don't think everyone outside is a good person. People like you get scammed and still help the scammers count their money!"
“I know him.” Xu Xinghe said in a low voice, “He is General Zhang Guomin, a hero. I don’t want him to die alone on a train after a lifetime of military service. Even if he is going to pass away, he should be with his family, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, so that he will have no regrets.”
Lian Xiao opened his mouth, but was unable to refute it.
"You...do whatever you want!"
He sat down defiantly, lying on the bed with his back to Xu Xinghe, but his tone was gentle to himself, "If it weren't for my surname being Lian, I wouldn't be able to cover for you!"
Xu Xinghe smiled and took out another orange. "Brother Lian Xiao, thank you for protecting me. This is the third time."
Lian Xiao raised an eyebrow. Three times?
The thief did it once, just now.
Isn't this twice?
Xu Xinghe wouldn't reveal anything about her past life, but simply placed an orange next to his pillow, saying, "Don't forget to eat it later."
Before we knew it, it had gotten dark outside.
She lay down as well, ready to rest.
Do your best and leave the rest to fate.
Whether General Zhang can live or die is not up to her, an ordinary person; it depends on whether the underworld will accept him.
In the darkness around the corner.
The bodyguard left silently.
"Young Master." He returned to carriage number five, looked at the handsome young man, and recounted the conversation he had just overheard.
The boy lowered his head, his dark eyelashes casting a shadow. "To die alone... she's right."
Surrounded by children and grandchildren.
This is what Grandpa wanted most.
"Young master, look at the general."
The boy suddenly looked up at the bed opposite him.
Zhang Guomin's breathing had returned to normal, and his face had regained a rosy glow, making him look more like he was asleep.
He stood up, his hands trembling slightly. "Go and call the doctor quickly."
The doctor was in the next bed and rushed over as soon as he heard the commotion.
After examining Zhang Guomin's symptoms, he couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "A miracle, truly a miracle! I never expected the medicine to be so effective. The patient has now recovered and is out of danger. However, just to be on the safe side, it would be best to take him to the hospital for a check-up after we reach the station."
The boy finally felt relieved. "Thank you."
The doctor waved his hand, "I only diagnosed the cause of the illness. The person you should really thank is that young lady. Such good medicine, and it's even a family heirloom, must be very valuable."
After saying that, he got up and went back to his bunk.
The boy called over his bodyguard, "Take out half of the nutritional supplements we brought. I'll personally thank her tomorrow."
I not only thank her for helping me and saving my grandfather's life.
I also want to thank her for what she said.
Only truly virtuous people would do such a thing.
Another night has passed.
We are one day away from the provincial capital of Heilongjiang Province.
Xu Xinghe couldn't sleep, so she could only sit up against the headboard and continue reading.
"Hello." A familiar, clear voice rang out.
Xu Xinghe looked up and saw the boy.
He looked much better today; at least the distressed emotions were gone from his eyes.
The young man waved, signaling the bodyguard to put down the nutritional supplements. His body, as straight as a bamboo shoot, was slender, with faint blue veins visible on his wrists. "This is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you will accept it."
He took a badge out of his pocket. "And this is for you. It's a token of the Zhang family. You can use this token to contact them if you ever need anything, and the Zhang family will do everything in their power to help."
"No need." Xu Xinghe didn't expect him to be so polite, and quickly pushed the things back. "Since you've come to thank me, it means the old general's health has improved a lot, so I'm relieved. It was just a small favor, you don't need to go to such lengths."
"No, this is a life-saving grace." The boy stood there, his voice and tone unchanged, but his dark eyes inexplicably made it impossible to refuse.
"Well... alright then." Xu Xinghe took the badge. "You'd better take the old general for another check-up."
"Don't worry, I know." The boy nodded slightly and turned to leave.
Lian Xiao noticed she was still looking, clicked his tongue, and tapped the table with his finger. "Hey, still looking? What, do you think he's good-looking? He's just a pretty boy, the kind of person who only knows how to study."
This boy looks so much like someone from his compound.
That person is what people commonly refer to as "someone else's child".
As soon as Lian Xiao got into trouble, Old Master Lian compared the two of them, so he had no good feelings towards this type of person.
Xu Xinghe looked away. "I don't think so."
She only likes Jiang Linchuan; what other people look like is none of her business.
It was the boy's demeanor that made her take a second look. He was so clean-cut; even just looking at him, one could sense that he must smell faintly of laundry detergent and sunshine.
——
The next day went as usual.
The train finally arrived safely in the provincial capital of Heilongjiang Province at 9 p.m.
Xu Xinghe got off the car with her luggage and checked into the best guesthouse in the area with Lian Xiao.
The next morning, the two boarded the train again.
After a clattering morning, we arrived in the city where Jiang Linchuan was located at noon.
Then we took a bus to the town.
Finally, she boarded an oxcart and arrived at the village.
The military headquarters is nearby.
When Xu Xinghe got out of the car, she felt terrible.
She quickly took out her water cup, drank a sip of the spiritual spring water, and seemed to come back to life.
As far as the eye can see, the land is flat and expansive.
The setting sun dipped below the horizon, casting its light upon the black earth, creating an inexplicable sense of heaviness.
A gust of wind blew by, bringing a chilly feeling.
The Shanghai market remained warm in late September.
But in this area near the border with Mao, they were already wearing thin cotton-padded coats.
Xu Xinghe took a coat out of the box and put it on, which made her feel warmer.
Lian Xiao looked pale and barely managed to hold back his vomit.
"Let's go, let's go over there."
The two walked to the entrance of the military compound.
Passersby were all staring at them.
"Oh my, this little girl is so pretty!"
"Look at that skin, it's so white, and that young man is quite good too."
A middle-aged woman blocked Xu Xinghe's way. She looked to be in her forties, with a red headscarf covering her head. Her face was wheat-colored, with two rosy cheeks from years of exposure to the cold.
"Girl, whose are you? Who are you looking for? Maybe I know someone!"
"Hello, Auntie, I'm going to the military headquarters."
"Oh my god!" The middle-aged woman waved excitedly, calling over the people traveling with her. "Listen to this little voice, you must be from the South, right? It's so beautiful! Southern girls are just different!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
