Xiaozhu looks coldly at Zheqiu and thinks of Jiyue, while he warmly rewards Lao Zhou.
Qiu Lao's suggestion was exactly what Xue Jiuyue wanted, but she still asked with a hint of worry, "Will this affect Xiao Nian's work?"
"No, the conference room is very big. I'll take you in through the back door and sit in the back where Qiu Nian won't notice."
"Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Qiu, to lead the way."
"This way, please."
Throughout the entire process, except for the initial greeting to Mr. Qiu, Lin Yiyi remained silent, as if she was really just a driver and assistant, not asking questions that she shouldn't ask and not saying anything that she shouldn't say.
When they reached the door of the conference room, Xue Jiuyue politely said to Mr. Qiu, "Mr. Qiu, please go and do your thing first. We'll just go in and wait."
"Okay, I happen to have a meeting later. Xiao Zhang from the front desk can stay here. Just tell her if you have any needs." After Mr. Qiu finished speaking, he whispered a few instructions to the girl at the front desk who followed him.
Before leaving, he even said hello to Lin Yiyi, who only smiled but didn't speak, "Then I'll be leaving first, Yiyi."
The large conference room is called a conference room, but it is actually larger than a theater. It can probably accommodate thousands of people at the same time.
Xiao Zhang and Xue Jiuyue sat in the back, and indeed did not disturb Qiu Nian who was speaking on the stage.
Although I couldn't understand what Qiu Nian was saying on the stage, the stage at this moment seemed to have become a platform for selecting generals. Qiu Nian stood there majestically, facing the solemn gazes of the crowd like the autumn wind, calmly and composedly.
His handsome face, though still slightly chubby, had lost all its cuteness and childishness. His immense confidence was evident in his resonant voice and resolute demeanor. His aura, his confidence, was like scattered beans creating an army, like drops of water forming an ocean, like the blade of a sword, the masses following its path, like a galloping white horse tearing through vast mountains and rivers.
There were thundering drums, low horns, and the sound of metal colliding, splashing bloody sparks.
Military orders came out one after another in an orderly manner;
Each rule of discipline is powerful and has its own rules;
Every word is inspiring and makes my blood boil.
Xue Jiuyue stole a glance to the side. She saw Lin Yiyi calmly looking at the stage, without admiration or worship, without being infected or moved. Her mind was calm and composed, untainted by any trace of karma.
"She's not moved by this? Could it be that this girl really has no interest in Qiu Nian?" Xue Jiuyue secretly pondered, "She's too quiet!"
"No!" Xue Jiyue suddenly became alert. Given Lin Yiyi's personality, if she really wasn't interested, she would either be using the excuse of going to the bathroom or closing her eyes to rest. She wouldn't be so calm. This calmness could only mean that she was deeply attracted, even to the point of abandoning her emotions, just like when she usually read quietly in "Inch by Inch of Time".
After getting a glimpse of the results, Xue Jiuyue was complacent and admired Qiu Nian's performance again.
It must have been nearing the end when Qiu Nian spoke emotionally on stage, "What we build is not a house, but a home, the dream and home of many people. We have the responsibility to build their dreams and protect them..."
Amid the passionate echoes, Qiu Nian swept his eyes over everyone present, like a king drawing his sword in front of the battle, clashing with the weapons of every warrior.
But within the King's camp lay his weak spot. When Qiu Nian's eyes met Lin Yiyi's, a tense twitch ripped through his soul. His confidence and courage were pierced by that sharp touch, and with a "bang!" they vanished in the wind. His entire image visibly crumbled.
My heartbeat went haywire, shattering all harmony. My meticulous thoughts shattered into scalding words, like a piece of hot tofu, tumbling in my mouth but unable to spit it out. Fortunately, it was nearing its end, so the ending wasn't too abrupt.
"Thank you, thank you, everyone!" Qiu Nian did his best to bow 90 degrees while finishing his speech. This was to express his sincere gratitude and also to cover up his sudden change of expression.
Xue Jiuyue and Lin Yiyi were probably the only ones present who could see the flaw. So, amidst the relentless applause, the two of them, incompatible as two bubbles, were squeezed out.
"Go back." Lin Yiyi finally spoke, but gave a direct answer.
He didn't ask why he came, didn't explain why he left, and didn't even ask Xue Jiuyue if she had anything to do after coming all the way here.
"Oh." Xue Jiuyue wanted to explain, but before her thoughts could form words, they smiled at each other and turned into two words, "Go back."
Only the girl at the front desk was left standing alone at the door of the building, repeatedly savoring the "OK" gesture that Miss Xue secretly made to her before she left.
As expected, I saw Qiu Nian again a few hours later.
Seeing that Lin Yiyi was busy and didn't notice him, Qiu Nianxian secretly ran over to thank Xue Jiuyue.
"Sister, thank you. But, as soon as I saw Yiyi, I..." Qiu Nian felt a little shy and a little self-blaming.
"It's okay, it was good at the beginning. I'm impressed by you, you're really handsome! I saw Yiyi was also very focused. Not bad! The ending was a bit hasty, but it was natural. Otherwise, Yiyi would think we were in collusion, which would be counterproductive. When the time is right, I will continue to create opportunities for you!"
"Thank you, sister. Thank you!"
"Why are you being so polite to me? Go ahead. Yiyi is busy over there. Go and lend a hand."
"Yeah, okay, sis."
Seeing Qiu Nian returning to his cute and silly look, sticking to Lin Yiyi like a shadow, Xue Jiuyue hoped from the bottom of her heart that they would eventually get married, and that her brother and sister would become "closer".
"Xiaoyue, okay!" The magnetic and deep voice rose slightly today, and it also drew Xue Jiuyue's gaze away from the inseparable young couple.
"Mr. Qian is good! You look so happy, what's the good news?"
"I really can't hide it from your keen eyes. The accurate information is that Old Zhou will be free the day after tomorrow!"
"Really? That's great! I want to invite Brother Zhou to celebrate!"
The smile that instantly blossomed revealed Xue Jiuyue's genuine surprise, and Qian Jianjun was also deeply moved. "I want to thank you on behalf of Old Zhou! But would you like to hear my arrangements first?"
"You tell me."
"The day after tomorrow, I'll take Lao Zhou's family to pick him up. We'll give him a bath first, and then take him home. I think we shouldn't disturb their family reunion the day after tomorrow. After all, these past few days have been like years for them! The day after tomorrow, which happens to be Saturday, let's call up the guys from our basketball team and go fishing and swimming together, completely relaxing under the blue sky and clear sea!"
"Go fishing..." Xue Jiuyue dragged out the last syllable, as if hesitating, "Swimming..."
Seeing that Xue Jiuyue didn't give an answer right away, Qian Jianjun brought up Xiao Nian to add to the speculation. "Well, exercise is relaxing and very stress-relieving! I used to often compete in swimming with Xiao Nian."
"Swimming..." Xue Jiuyue repeated it again.
"I'm also good at swimming, baseball, and tennis." Qiu Nian's words were searched out from his mind by keywords, and there was a tendency to overwhelm the balance.
After swimming twice in a row, Qian Jianjun thought Xue Jiuyue was worried about the coolness of her swimsuit, so he quickly explained, "Fishing, playing cards, or singing are also quite interesting. The main thing is that you feel free and unrestrained."
"That's possible, but after all, it was me that caused Brother Zhou's imprisonment this time. I would feel bad if I didn't express my gratitude!" Xue Jiuyue said another dilemma.
Qian Jianjun quickly offered a solution: "That's not that difficult. We're supposed to play basketball on Sunday, right? Afterwards, we'll treat you to a meal at the food stall!"
"It's my turn to treat you, so this doesn't count. And it's too informal and not sincere enough!"
"Sincere feelings are the key. Do we have to dress formally in a suit and tie to express them? Isn't Xiaoyue immune to this?"
"Let's decide this for now!" Xue Jiuyue had a rough idea during the conversation.
The distance between grand vision and concrete implementation can sometimes feel as vast as a world. Xue Jiuyue planned to give Old Zhou a gift, but was torn over what to give. Too much money and material goods would seem tacky and lack friendship, and Qian Jianjun had already made material considerations. Too much formality would seem childish and lack depth. After all, clever thoughts often fail to convey sincerity.
"I'll spit in your face" - it's time for this military advisor to take action.
He knew the whole story and simply stated his needs and the reasons for his hesitation. Before giving an answer, "Spitting Star" asked a question: "Shouldn't the girl who was rescued be the one who should be thanked more?"
"She had already expressed her gratitude. As a student, she used her work-study money to buy a watch for her benefactor, but she insisted on returning it."
"Oh, that means this hero values simple feelings more. If possible, becoming sworn brothers is a good way to express gratitude. After all, promising oneself to someone doesn't seem appropriate for both parties." It started off well, but was ruined by the ending. However, this is the "Tu" style.
"You're a single guy, ready to commit to anyone you see! Sworn brotherhood, isn't that a bit too dramatic in this day and age? And wouldn't that drama be more appropriate for the girl who was rescued? Is there any substance to it?"
"Liu Bang and Xiang Yu were once sworn brothers, so Xiang Yu captured Liu Bang's father and threatened to cook him and eat him. The old scoundrel remained calm and said, 'My father is your father. If you must cook your father, then give me some of the soup.'"
"Don't show off, I know this allusion!"
"That's fine, if we become sworn brothers and sisters, we can legitimately take care of each other's parents and families."
…
Xue Jiuyue might not accept everything "Spitting Star" said, but starting with family was a good idea. It showed her sincerity and was not easily rejected. Besides, Qian Jianjun had heard that Old Zhou valued family very much.
After taking the reassurance, I felt much better about the game. Even if my opponent made the occasional mistake, I would still tolerate it because of the advice I had given him. But I still had to complain, but this wasn't a complaint; it was for the growth of my card skills...
Xue Jiuyue was truly overjoyed at Lao Zhou's freedom. Thus, an otherwise ordinary day seemed long because of worries and anticipation. And the monotony of the long day became pleasant because of a breath of fresh air.
"Hello, Sister Yue." The clean voice brought a touch of purity into Xue Jiuyue's eyes.
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