"Sure," Mu Jiang agreed. "There are four rooms here. It looks like you're staying on the first floor in the west. Who did you prepare for the second floor in the east?" This was what he was most curious about. The other rooms were obviously very simple, but that one room seemed unique. Seeing that he didn't say anything, Mu Jiang guessed, "Is it for Ouyang?"
Xia Yue glanced at the house to the east. Yes, that room was truly special, so special that he never let anyone else live there. He didn't know if Ouyang would like it, or even come here. But he just wanted to live there for her. Or perhaps he imagined that one day she would actually live in that room, watching the sun rise every day.
"Maybe."
Later, the two of them visited a livestock base where cattle and sheep were raised, and chickens were grazing on the mountain. In another field, someone was tending the land, probably planting sweet potatoes.
In addition to these, Xia Yue also produces her own special brand: mountain stone pottery, mountain stone folding fans, mountain stone summer cloth, etc. In this small village, there is also a small exhibition hall where exhibits are displayed once a month.
In the evening, Xia Yue prepared a delicious meal with vegetables picked from the greenhouse and chickens caught from the mountains.
In Mu Jiang's view, the house, which is neither too big nor too small, is the paradise described by Tao Yuanming. Such a place is really suitable for cultivating the body and mind.
In the evening, they both drank a little, and drunk men like to speak the truth. Mu Jiang talked about school and family matters, while Xia Yue talked about what was in her heart.
"Brother, you are my real brother from now on. Your business is my business," Mu Jiang patted Xia Yue's shoulder. "I'll call Ouyang and ask her to come here tomorrow. No matter if he's Zhuo Qiang, Mr. Zhuo, or Uncle Zhuo, we are a family."
Xia Yue was also a little tipsy: "Heh, Mu Jiang, you're still young. There are some things you don't understand yet." Perhaps it was because of the wine that made him feel a little uncomfortable. "Have you seen my brother Jin Lu? That's what we call love for Ouyang. Selfless love."
"Jin Lu?" Mu Jiang stood up. "I think he's too polite and spineless. He's always hesitant, not like a man."
"That's because you don't understand him. He has done a lot for Ouyang."
"So what?" Mu Jiang said, "Is it just because he's your brother that you don't dare to compete with him?"
Xia Yue continued drinking. Actually, he and Mu Jiang had the same idea before. But later, he gradually realized something different: "If you love her, you should give her what she wants."
"But," Mu Jiang sighed, "Do you think Ouyang really knows what she wants? She is just a confused person. Not only has she lost her friends now, but even her relatives are no longer her relatives." There was some complaint in his words, and this complaint came from the heart.
"What's wrong?" Xia Yue wanted to know about her situation.
"I don't know why," Mu Jiang shook his head, "I saw some information about some people in her room again. It seemed like they were in trouble, or maybe she was in trouble."
"What on earth is it?"
"She seemed to be investigating someone, and those people seemed to be investigating her as well," Mu Jiang continued, "I can't really explain why. Every time I went to her basement, I always felt like someone was watching me." "Is she in trouble?"
"I think so," Mu Jiang felt that he was right, "She must have gotten into some trouble, otherwise why would her friends leave for no reason."
"Do you know her HDA system?" Xia Yue wanted to get to the bottom of it, but Mu Jiang was already drunk and he needed to rest.
Xia Yue could only ask his friends in Beijing to help him investigate this matter. Although he didn't know much, he was able to get some small information from others.
The next day, Xia Yue's friend emailed him back. It was filled with details. This was because HDA had released a lot of information to the public after its disbandment, especially some important and interesting cases, which the media and publishing houses were eager to cover. His friend happened to work in a publishing house and was extremely sensitive to such information.
"The HDA system collapsed internally and was deregistered over a month ago. Some former members contributed a significant amount of information to media outlets and publishers, generating profits. The five major organizations within the organization are independent of each other, and in some cases, have exhibited conflicting relationships. Since none of them use their real names, further information may be difficult to obtain. As for other matters, there are rumors of rivalries between the leaders, and several clashes have occurred recently. Beyond that, we have no information on their personnel reorganization."
Xia Yue stared at the computer, thinking about what Mu Jiang had said last night. Was Ouyang truly in trouble? Why was she so quiet? And why did she even come back for the New Year? Was she trying to avoid something?
Mu Jiang woke up with a headache and walked down the stairs slowly. Seeing that the things in the hall had not been cleared, he thought Xia Yue was still sleeping and went to the bathroom.
When he came out, the living room had been cleaned up and Xia Yue was busy in the kitchen.
Mu Jiang stood at the kitchen door: "Ouyang replied this morning, saying that Zhuo Qiang had returned early."
Xia Yue stopped what she was doing and asked, "Going back?"
"He probably ran away because he didn't want to be reminded of the past." Mu Jiang saw that he was anxious and thought he must want to ask if Ouyang had gone back as well. "Ouyang didn't go back. He said he wanted to come here to take a look."
"real?"
"You think I'm lying to you?" Mu Jiang said, "Although I didn't praise this place too much, at least I did praise it a little. I wanted her to see what a leisurely rural life is like."
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