Chapter 53 Captain Zhou Lost Contact
Haohao noticed her gaze, shrank back embarrassedly, and gave a faint smile.
"Xia Xia, it's okay." He comforted her seriously.
Xu Zhixia's voice became much softer: "Haohao, thank you."
Then she raised her eyes and looked at Aunt Cai: "Aunt Cai, if it weren't for you, I don't know what to do."
Aunt Cai yawned sleepily: "We are all from the same island, this is what I should do."
"You have a good rest. I'll go back and catch up on some sleep."
After saying this, he left in a hurry without caring about Xu Zhixia's reaction.
Xu Zhixia didn't have time to say the words that were on the tip of her tongue, and could only watch Aunt Cai disappear.
A hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes. It seemed that she could only find an opportunity next time to thank Aunt Cai properly.
It is said that illness is like a mountain falling on you, and this sentence is most appropriate for Xu Zhixia.
Even though she no longer had a fever, her body was extremely weak.
When people are vulnerable, they often miss those close to them, and she is no exception.
She lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling, Zhou An's face appearing in her mind.
The storm came and went quickly, and by the afternoon the sun was shining brightly.
The food at home was almost finished, so even though Xu Zhixia was still weak, she decided to take Haohao out for a look.
When I was about to reach the supply and marketing cooperative, I heard a familiar voice.
"If you ask me, Xu Zhixia is a jinx. Look at how many things have happened since she came to our island."
It was Zhuzi's mother's voice, her tone full of disdain.
"Look, now you see, her boyfriend is in trouble because of her."
Xu Zhixia's face suddenly turned pale, and she staggered back two steps, not having time to care about Zhuzi's mother's rumors.
What does it mean that her partner is in trouble because of her? Zhou An... Could something have happened?
The thought of this possibility made her chest feel as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand, making it difficult for her to breathe.
At this time, others had noticed that Xu Zhixia was coming.
They gave Zhuzi's mother a look, and her voice stopped abruptly.
She turned around and met Xu Zhixia's eyes, an unnatural expression appearing on her face.
Under normal circumstances, she wouldn't be afraid at all.
But Xu Zhixia has a bit of evil in her. Ever since she met this person, nothing good has happened to her.
"What did you mean just now?" Xu Zhixia asked in disbelief, his body trembling slightly.
Noticing her reaction, a dark light flashed in Zhuzi's eyes.
Why does Xu Zhixia seem to... not know about this yet?
Several people looked at each other, not knowing whether to say it out loud.
Xu Zhixia saw what they were thinking and unconsciously emphasized her tone: "What happened to Zhou An?"
"Why did you hide it from me?"
In just a few seconds, several thoughts flashed through her mind, no matter how serious or minor, they were too much for her to bear.
Zhuzi's mother took a step forward and was about to speak when a helpless sigh came from behind her.
"I told them not to tell you."
Xu Zhixia turned around and saw Political Commissar Zhou with a complicated expression.
"Come on, let's go to the office and talk."
Xu Zhixia was silent for a moment and chose to compromise.
The two of them came to Political Commissar Zhou's office one after another. When they were about to go in, Xu Zhixia suddenly hesitated.
Because she was worried that the consequences would be unbearable for her.
With complicated thoughts in her mind, she followed Political Commissar Zhou and walked in slowly.
As soon as she sat down, Political Commissar Zhou poured her a glass of warm water.
Then he said apologetically: "We didn't hide Zhou An's affairs from you on purpose."
"Yesterday I heard from your Aunt Cai that you had a fever last night, so..."
He didn't finish the rest of the sentence, but Xu Zhixia understood what he meant.
But this is not the reason why Political Commissar Zhou wants to keep this matter secret.
She clenched her delicate fingers into fists and asked stiffly, "What happened to Zhou An?"
Political Commissar Zhou considered his words carefully before speaking solemnly, "Because of yesterday's storm, our signal was affected."
"Zhou An's mission location this time is also a seaside city."
"We... have lost contact with him now."
After a pause, perhaps fearing that Xu Zhixia might be worried, he continued, "But Comrade Xu, don't worry. We have already increased the search team."
"I believe it won't be long before we get news about Zhou An."
Xu Zhixia raised the corners of her mouth, forcing out a smile that was uglier than crying.
If this is normal, how could we lose contact?
This can only mean one thing... Zhou An is in danger.
She lowered her eyes, hiding the emotions in them.
When he raised his eyes, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.
"Political Commissar Zhou, I have an unwelcome request."
"Can you tell me where Zhou An's mission is? I want to... go find him."
Xu Zhixia spoke the last sentence very softly, but it still reached Political Commissar Zhou's ears clearly.
He was so shocked both physically and mentally that he almost thought he had misheard.
You have to know that Zhou An and Xu Zhixia just got married not long ago, how can their relationship be so deep?
But... rules are rules. He cannot reveal any information to others until the mission is completed.
But looking at Xu Zhixia's determined eyes, he couldn't say no.
Thousands of words turned into a sigh.
"You are still sick now, how can you go to him?"
A hint of disappointment flashed in Xu Zhixia's eyes, and just when she was about to hold on, he continued.
"I will apply to the higher-ups, but the outcome is uncertain."
"But before that, you must recover your health. Only then will I approve your report to leave the island."
Xu Zhixia was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and thanked him sincerely, "Commissar Zhou, thank you."
Political Commissar Zhou waved his hand and simply turned his head away to keep his mind calm.
After Xu Zhixia left, he made a phone call with ease.
The person on the other end picked up the phone quickly, and he briefly explained the whole story.
After a moment, a voice came from the other side: "Let her go."
Political Commissar Zhou breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time he became worried about Xu Zhixia.
That place...is not safe.
Xu Zhixia didn't know about Political Commissar Zhou's worries. After she got home, she took a pill.
Political Commissar Zhou was right in what he said. She had to take care of her health before she could go find Zhou An.
Before doing it again, she has to make all preparations.
But an unexpected person disrupted her plan.
Looking at Qiangzi and Gangzi in front of him, Xu Zhixia paused.
"Sister-in-law, thank you. If it weren't for you, I would be finished." Gangzi thanked her.
When the tree fell on him, he thought he was going to die.
Unexpectedly, when he woke up, Qiangzi told him that it was Xu Zhixia who saved him.
Thinking back to the mooncake he had eaten during the last Mid-Autumn Festival, he felt warm in his heart.
However, because I might have a concussion, I haven't come to say thank you yet.
It was not until today when he heard that he could no longer contact Captain Zhou that he hurried over.
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