Liang Su felt distressed about the price, but couldn't help feeling a little sweet in her heart.
She gave him a reproachful look. What should she do? This man was becoming more and more skilled at using sugar-coated bullets.
"I didn't prepare any return gift for you."
Shen Congji smiled and looked at her lovingly.
"No need for reciprocation. Liking you is my business. Even if there is no response, I am happy with it."
Liang Su's heart was burned by his gaze, and she quickly lowered her head, her heart beating uncontrollably.
The burning sensation made her panic.
"Let's go, Aunt Tian is still waiting outside."
Shen Congji subconsciously wanted to hold her hand, but Liang Su put her hands behind her back and didn't let him.
She was very confused now, afraid that her defenses would collapse.
Sugar-coated bullets, all sugar-coated bullets, Liang Su muttered to himself.
When she came out, Aunt Tian noticed the watch on her wrist at a glance.
You can tell at first glance that it is valuable and looks great.
"Xiao Su, wow, your watch is so beautiful, where did you buy it?"
Liang Su wanted to turn his hands behind his back, but he felt that the watch seemed to be hot and burning his wrist.
Aunt Tian didn't need her to answer, her slightly red cheeks said it all.
"Was it sent by Aji?"
Liang Su looked back and saw that Shen Congji had already locked the door and walked out.
"He gave it to me. I bought it at the thrift store in Coconut City."
Aunt Tian smiled mischievously, "Aji is so considerate. My husband has never bought me such an expensive gift."
She didn't have the conditions at first, but later when she had them, she didn't care much about these material things anymore.
Liang Su pursed his lips and smiled, his tone a little arrogant: "It's okay."
"Oh, that's it. Is it okay?" Aunt Tian poked her with her elbow.
Liang Su said angrily: "Aunt Tian, stop talking!"
Aunt Tian knew she was shy and laughed a few times: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything. But I have a few words to remind you: it's easy to find priceless treasures, but it's hard to find a lover. A good man is one in a million, so you have to catch him."
She vaguely felt that Shen Congji and Liang Su were not like an ordinary couple, and there was even a hint of alienation between them.
Maybe they haven't consummated their marriage yet.
She didn't point it out, letting things take their course.
Liang Su was lost in thought, and she and Aunt Tian walked in front, followed by Shen Congji and Brigadier General Shao.
She glanced back and saw Shen Congji talking to Brigadier General Shao, but his eyes were always on her.
Before I knew it, I arrived at Chu Jingcong's doorstep.
The house where Chu Jingcong lives is a two-story building with a yard outside. Instead of growing vegetables, he grows roses.
This rose of his is a few years old. The rhizome is very thick, and the vines have climbed all over the wall. It has pink flowers and looks very beautiful.
Liang Su recalled the roses in Gu Xia's yard and couldn't help but say, "If I remember correctly, the name of this flower should be Meiviolin."
Chu Jingcong, who happened to be walking out, heard it and looked at her in surprise.
"How do you know?"
Chu Jingcong changed his clothes. He was no longer wearing a military uniform, but an ordinary white shirt, which looked very noble.
Every move he makes is like that of a young master raised in a wealthy family.
Liang Su said, "The last time I went to Coconut City, I saw someone growing these at home. They said they were varieties introduced from abroad, and her roses were growing very well."
Chu Jingcong's eyes showed deep thought, and he asked, "I once had an old friend who also liked this kind of flower. I wonder what the name of the person you met was?"
"Gu Xia."
Chu Jingcong couldn't hide his disappointment. Perhaps this wasn't the person he was thinking of.
He looked at the roses all over the yard, but he was reminded of the people and fell into the web of memories.
"Do you know the language of this flower?"
Chu Jingcong's voice was very pleasant, like the sound of chess pieces tapping on the table, crisp and pleasant.
Liang Su said, "Is there any other flower language? It's so romantic."
"Elegant and noble, yet delicate and beautiful."
Just like the man he remembered.
Chu Jingcong asked someone to bring a pair of scissors, cut off a few half-opened flowers, and tied them into a bouquet.
"Take it." He handed it to Liang Su.
Shen Congji's face darkened again. It was hard not to misunderstand Chu Jingcong's behavior.
Chu Jingcong laughed, "Don't get me wrong, I was just thinking that if I had a daughter, she would be the same age as Liang Su."
Shen Congji: "...Let me remind you that you are not married yet."
Chu Jingcong: "..." Thank you.
Liang Su accepted the bouquet and pulled Shen Congji into the house, ending their mutually hurtful conversation.
Apart from his two sons, Chu Jingcong's family only had an elderly nanny, who was said to have come from the Yancheng Lord's house.
The eldest son Chu Yi works in the base hospital. Except when he is on duty, he usually goes home.
The youngest son, Chu Ze, is a scientific researcher, and no one knows where he is doing research and development now.
The nanny was called Yuan Ma, a kind-looking woman who must be in her fifties or sixties, but she was in good health and could easily cook a whole table of food.
Chu Jingcong and Chief Zhu sat side by side, Shen Congjihe sat next to Chu Jingcong, followed by Liang Su, Chu Yi and Aunt Tian and his wife.
Yuan Ma grew up in Yancheng and later followed Chu Jingcong to the island. She learned some of the island's dishes and cooked them very authentically.
With the addition of delicious shrimps and crabs, the dishes are very rich.
"I have freshly squeezed orange juice here. Xiao Su, if you don't want to drink with them, you can drink this."
The orange juice was made from navel oranges, which were juicy and sweet. Liang Su took a sip and her eyebrows curved with happiness.
Yuan Ma's smile grew wider, and became more loving.
"Is it delicious?"
“Delicious!”
Yuan's mother smiled and said, "These are navel oranges given by others. We can't finish so many. When we leave later, I'll give you a bag. They taste good even without juicing."
"Thank you, Yuan Ma!"
"Hey, you're welcome!"
Chu Yi felt a little strange, as Yuan Ma was rarely so enthusiastic towards outsiders.
"Auntie Yuan, why don't I have one?" He pretended to be aggrieved.
Yuan's mother glared at him and said, "You have nothing to eat, and you're so anxious that you want to be admitted to the hospital. You might as well not even come home from now on."
Chu Yi touched his nose and said, "I've been busy these past few days. I'll definitely go home when I have time."
"Hmph!" Yuan's mother ignored him.
The meal was very enjoyable even though there were superiors and subordinates present.
At least it was more enjoyable than the meal at the military families' welcome party.
Liang Su didn't drink any alcohol, she would get drunk as soon as she drank, and could only watch Shen Congji drink with envy.
He and Chu Jingcong seemed to be competing with each other, drinking one cup after another.
If Liang Su hadn't persuaded them, they would have continued drinking.
"If you drink like this, you'll never go home."
Shen Congji had no choice but to give up and put the cup down.
When he said goodbye, he was still normal and didn't look drunk at all.
As soon as he came out, he fell on Liang Su.
The strong smell of alcohol made Liang Su almost drunk.
"I told you not to drink so much. If you throw up, you're not allowed to go back to sleep!"
Shen Congji said: "I'm not drunk, I'm just dizzy."
Liang Su glared at him fiercely, "Serves you right!"
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