Chapter 144: It's just a coincidence, it's just fate
Xue Mingqian stared at the two figures intently, twisting his fingers faster and faster.
This was a little subconscious movement of his, indicating that he was thinking hard.
His eyes moved slightly, and his white military uniform was reflected in the expensive bulletproof car window. The cuffs and collar were embroidered with intricate and gorgeous patterns, and there were major's epaulettes with two bars and one star on his shoulders.
The hat had been taken off, and the military uniform was still crisp and wrinkle-free after a day of activities. The discipline buttons were fastened meticulously to below the Adam's apple. Only a strand of black hair fell down inadvertently, disrupting the serious and abstinent attire.
He had just completed the medal awarding ceremony this morning. Because of his outstanding performance in the mission, his superiors specially granted him two days of vacation. He went home for a while in the afternoon and visited a friend in the hospital in the evening. He had to return to the military headquarters to report on his work tomorrow afternoon. He had no extra time to do anything else.
He opened his lower lip slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but ended up closing it.
It was just a chance encounter. No matter how unique the soul was or how much he admired her, if a stranger suddenly rushed up to her, he would definitely not get the desired result.
It was just a coincidence and we were not destined to be together.
Xue Mingqian withdrew his gaze, and his deep, magnetic voice sounded faintly, "Go home."
The driver responded and accelerated.
The car drove out of Lifang city and drove into a straight tree-lined avenue. Tall green sycamore trees were planted on both sides of the road. They shed their leaves continuously in autumn and winter. Workers spread the yellow dead leaves neatly beside the roots of the trees as fertilizer and sprinkled a thin layer of soil. When the spring rain comes next year, it will become excellent fertilizer for flowers or trees.
Xue Mingqian looked at the repetitive scenery outside the window, and the colorful street lights made his vision a little unfocused.
Until a whistle woke him up.
"beep--"
The driver honked his horn. The young man who was squatting outside the courtyard gate taking pictures heard the sound and looked over. Seeing that it was the Xue family's license plate, he immediately stood up and waved.
Her smile was brilliant, and her fair skin, bathed in the moonlight, looked even more delicate and smooth.
"Uncle Chen!" he called out happily.
Uncle Chen rolled down the car window and said with a smile, "Come and visit the old lady."
The driver, Uncle Chen, is an old man from the Xue family. He has been working for almost twenty years and has practically watched Xue Mingqian's generation grow up. The Xue and Cui families are old friends, so he is also very familiar with the descendants of the Cui family next door.
Especially Pei Xing, this kid loves to laugh and is polite, he likes him very much.
Pei Xing ran over and said cheerfully, "Come over with Mom to have dinner and keep Grandma company. Uncle Chen is back so late."
Xue Mingqian didn't say anything, so he tactfully didn't mention it. "Yes."
However, Pei Xing had already looked at the back seat curiously. He couldn't see the whole view from the driver's seat window, but he could see a little bit of white clothes.
Xue Mingqian lowered the car window and asked, "Is Lieutenant Colonel Cui home?"
Pei Xing's eyes lit up, "Brother Mingqian, you're back! It's been so long since we last met, and you've been promoted again, Brother Mingqian."
The last time we met, Xue Mingqian's shoulder strap had one bar and three stars, but this time it had two bars and one star. His promotion was too fast.
Xue Mingqian responded with an indifferent "hmm".
Pei Xing realized Xue Mingqian's indifference, and his smile faded a little. He replied to his previous question: "Brother is at home today. Brother Mingqian, do you want to come over and play with us?"
Xue Mingqian: "It's getting late today. Come visit again tomorrow morning and give my regards to Uncle, Auntie, and Grandma An."
Pei Xing nodded somewhat disappointedly, "I will, Brother Mingqian, have a good rest."
Xue Mingqian responded indifferently, his expression unchanged. His angular face looked somewhat cold and inhuman in the dim light.
With the windows closed, the car slowly drove into the Xue family's yard.
Pei Xing watched the car drive away, pursed his lips, lost interest in taking pictures, and turned back to the villa.
"Pei Xing seems a little sad. Is it because we haven't played together for a long time and have become estranged?" said Uncle Chen.
Xue Mingqian was in a bad mood and didn't want to pay any attention to him. If he hadn't come over to look, he wouldn't even open the car window.
Hearing this, he frowned slightly and uttered two words: "Noisy."
Just like the recruits he had trained before, they were as naughty as dogs and so annoying.
Uncle Chen could sense his impatience and didn't dare to say anything more. After Xue Mingqian got out of the car, he drove into the garage and went home from get off work.
As Pei Xing walked in, Cui Mingzhu noticed his depressed mood and said with a smile, "Baby, what's wrong? Who made you unhappy? Tell mom and I'll teach him a lesson for you."
Cui Mingzhu is an internationally renowned painter with the romantic and casual temperament of a literary and artistic worker. She has been well maintained and even though she is over 40, she still has a slim figure and tight skin. She wears a slim French long skirt and a brightly colored cashmere shawl, and she is elegant and graceful.
She waved to Pei Xing. Her hands, decorated with dazzling diamond nail polish and pigeon blood ruby rings, were white, delicate, and shimmering with jewels.
Pei Xing hummed twice and leaned on Cui Mingzhu's shoulder like a boneless person. "No, I just saw Brother Mingqian. He is so awesome and got promoted again."
He could clearly feel Xue Mingqian's perfunctory and cold attitude towards him. The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt, and there was a hint of depression in his words.
Cui Mingzhu smiled and tapped Pei Xing's forehead, her tone teasing and doting, "You are envious of Mingqian's promotion. It's dangerous for him to join the army and earn military merits. Baby, painting or doing business are both good."
Cui Yue came down from upstairs and happened to hear the conversation between the mother and son. He couldn't help but say, "Mingqian is back? Why don't you invite him over to sit down with you?"
Pei Xing: "I invited you. Brother Mingqian said it's too late today and asked me to say hello to you on his behalf."
When I turned around, I found that my grandmother had also come downstairs, so I quickly ran over and held her other arm.
Cui Mingzhu also stood up and said, "Mom, why haven't you rested yet so late? Did I disturb you?"
Old Mrs. An's silver hair was neatly tied up. She was thin, but her back was straight and she looked very strong. She waved her hand and said, "My waist has been hurting for the past two days. I feel uncomfortable when I go to bed early. I came down to move around."
The villa has three floors and an elevator. Old Mrs. An lives in the master bedroom on the second floor. She usually takes the elevator to go up and down the stairs. Only when her children and grandchildren come back will she be supported by them and enjoy family happiness.
She patted her eldest grandson's arm and said, "Mingqian got a promotion. You should go over and congratulate him."
Mrs. An's full name is An Ruchu. She gave birth to two sons and one daughter, and has five grandchildren and one grandson. Cui Yue is the eldest son of her eldest son and her eldest grandson.
Cui Yue also joined the army. He is 35 years old this year and has the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Cui Yue nodded in agreement, helped the old lady downstairs, put on his coat and went to Xue's house.
Pei Xing sat down next to the old lady, his posture upright and as well-behaved as a primary school student.
The old lady was a politician before she retired. She had a very upright character and was very strict with her children and grandchildren. He didn't dare to act coquettishly or presumptuously in front of her.
But if he doesn't say anything, the topic will naturally turn to him.
"Pei Xing is going to college this year, right? Have you decided what you want to do in the future?"
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