Upon hearing this, Jiang Linchuan was taken aback for a moment, and then he smiled.
He reached out and ruffled Xu Xinghe's hair. "Okay, I'll find it for you."
"Oh, I was just kidding." Xu Xinghe smiled and her eyes crinkled. "When I read stories in the past, I always saw that when a girl from a wealthy family got married, she was carried in a sedan chair by eight bearers, and red silk was laid out from her doorstep to her husband's house. I just think that since you only get married once in your life, you should make it more lively and complete."
Jiang Linchuan looked at the longing in her eyes and his heart melted completely.
He took Xu Xinghe's hand under the table, gently stroking the back of her hand with his fingertips, and said solemnly, "Okay, even without a grand wedding procession, I will still give you a lively and perfect wedding. At that time, I will invite comrades from the military and neighbors from the town to come, so that everyone will know that you are my bride."
Xu Xinghe nodded her head vigorously.
She wasn't really fixated on those formalities; she just liked the feeling of being cared for and treated seriously by him.
She glanced around to make sure no one was watching before adding, "Actually, keeping it simple is fine. As long as I can get a marriage certificate with you and be with you, anything is fine."
Jiang Linchuan's smile deepened as he picked up a piece of meat and put it in his bowl. "I won't let you feel wronged."
By the time the wedding banquet ended, the sun was already setting in the west.
Xu Xinghe helped Aunt Mei tidy up the dishes for a while, then glanced back at the yard and realized that she hadn't seen Lian Xiao and Zhang Cishu at all.
Although one of them is busy with work and the other often stays in the courtyard, they should at least attend such a lively wedding.
"Linchuan, why aren't Lian Xiao and Zhang Cishu here?" Xu Xinghe tugged at Jiang Linchuan's sleeve. "Don't they know that Aunt Mei's son is getting married today?"
Jiang Linchuan was helping to move the table when he heard this, and paused for a moment, but his expression remained calm. "They both have urgent work to do recently. Lian Xiao has to lead a team to patrol, and Zhang Cishu has to organize follow-up materials for the Xu Mingli case. They can't find the time to ask for leave."
That's half true and half false.
Lian Xiao originally wanted to take a day off to join in the fun, and Zhang Cishu also postponed his afternoon appointments, but Jiang Linchuan changed his mind and found a reason to fill both of their schedules.
He and Xinghe were enough to share in the joy of the wedding.
It's best if these two don't get involved.
Xu Xinghe didn't think much of it, assuming it was just because the military was busy, and nodded, "Then let's bring some wedding candy to visit them later, so they can share in the joy."
"Okay," Jiang Linchuan replied readily.
They can give out wedding candy, but they are destined to miss the excitement of the wedding.
After everyone finished packing, they walked together toward the military headquarters, the setting sun casting long shadows.
The military wives, with wedding candies in their pockets, chatted about everyday things while cracking melon seeds. The conversation ranged from the bride's red dress to the new fabrics in town, and their laughter never stopped.
Xu Xinghe followed Jiang Linchuan and, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, whispered to him about the prescription.
"Director Li from the General Headquarters still wants the external injury medicine formula I have." Xu Xinghe's voice was very low, with a hint of struggle. "That formula was passed down from the Xu family, and its origin is... unknown. If I take it out, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain its origin, but seeing the way those soldiers are injured during training, I feel a little reluctant."
Jiang Linchuan turned his head and gently squeezed her palm with his fingers. "Give it if you want, don't give it if you don't want to. It's yours, how you deal with it is entirely up to you, don't force yourself."
He knew that Xu Xinghe had a lot on her mind, but he didn't urge her to tell him. He just gave her enough confidence.
Xu Xinghe sighed, still unable to come up with a suitable excuse.
As they chatted, they unknowingly arrived at the entrance of the military compound.
Director Li was leading several people from the General Staff Headquarters out of there, clearly having just finished a meeting.
"Comrade Xu, Commander Jiang, you've returned from town?" Director Li greeted them with a smile, his eyes filled with anticipation, clearly still thinking about the prescription.
Xu Xinghe's heart tightened, and she quickly made an excuse, "Director Li, I have to go back to the courtyard to water the vegetables, so I won't chat with you any longer. Please continue with your work."
After saying that, she pulled Jiang Linchuan along a side path, walking faster than usual.
Watching her hurried departure, a young cadre standing next to Director Li couldn't help but whisper, "Director, what if Comrade Xu refuses to hand over the prescription? That wound medicine is crucial for the soldiers."
Director Li turned around and glared at him, her tone serious, "It's her freedom to decide whether or not to share her private prescriptions! We're here to discuss cooperation, not to force her. All we can do is communicate with her properly and show her our sincerity in cooperating."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the guesthouse with his men.
Military Headquarters Guesthouse.
The receptionist greeted him, "Director Li, we just received a call from you. They said it was from home."
Director Li went into the inner room, picked up the phone, and immediately heard his wife's familiar voice on the other end, "Old Li, is everything going well for you in Heilongjiang Province? How are things going with the military matters?"
"It went smoothly, don't worry." Director Li's tone softened as he leaned against the wall and said softly, "I also met Comrade Xu Xinghe."
"Is this the Comrade Xu you mentioned who has special medicinal herbs?" His wife's voice immediately rose. "What kind of person is she? Is she easy to talk to?"
"She's a good person, good-looking, a military dependent, and has high moral character." Director Li sighed as he thought of the prescription. "It's just that she also has a prescription for an external wound medicine, which is extremely effective and would be a great help to the troops, but she's still hesitant and hasn't agreed yet. You're a woman too, what do you think you should say to get her to give it up?"
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone before the wife's voice came through, "Women value a stable life the most. Give her more security, and if things go smoothly for her, maybe she'll relent."
Just then, a subordinate shouted from the corridor, "Director Li, the meeting is about to begin!"
"Okay, I'll be right there," Director Li said into the phone. "I have to go to a meeting now, I'll call you back later."
After saying that, he hung up the phone and walked quickly towards the conference room.
The capital city, thousands of miles away.
In an elegant little building.
A woman dressed in an elegant cheongsam, her hair perfectly styled, slowly put down her phone.
His previously gentle expression instantly darkened, and his eyes revealed a hint of malice.
She took a black shawl from the closet, carefully draped it over her shoulders, and quickly went out the door in her high heels.
A car slowly pulled up in front of a supply and marketing cooperative.
The woman pushed open the door and went straight to the counter.
The middle-aged woman behind the counter saw her and immediately smiled broadly, "Sister Lin Hui, what brings you here today? Is there anything you'd like to see?"
"Just browsing." Lin Hui's finger traced the lipsticks on the counter as she said seemingly casually, "These imported lipsticks have unique colors, but they make me look older. Do you have any better ones?"
The middle-aged woman's eyes lit up, and she quickly led her to a small room in the back. "Yes, yes, yes, we have just received some new goods. Please choose from us, Sister Lin."
Upon entering the small room, Lin Hui's smile vanished instantly. She lowered her voice and said, "We have news from Heilongjiang Province. That Xu Xinghe not only has the formula for frostbite cream, but also a formula for an external wound medicine. Old Li said the medicine is much more effective than what the troops are currently using. Frostbite cream is already enough of a headache for us. If they get their hands on the external wound medicine as well, the soldiers' combat effectiveness will only increase. You need to find a solution quickly!"
The middle-aged woman's smile faded, and she frowned, saying, "Don't worry, we'll contact the people over there right away. Even if Xu Xinghe's prescription has been handed over, we still need to get a copy!"
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