Chapter 86 Who are you saying is two-timing?
Huo Zhenhua replied firmly, "Sir! I will do it as soon as possible."
Su Meng kept her head down and ate her rice, completely oblivious to the situation.
Xie Mian said with dissatisfaction, "Commander, matters of the heart are not urgent! They still have other things to take care of."
"What is it? It's just that old custom."
"Does your family intend to abide by the agreement, or are you trying to encourage the little girl to have an affair?" Commander Tang values Huo Zhenhua and Su Meng, and is determined to bring them together.
Su Meng swallowed the food in her mouth, her eyes darting back and forth between Commander Tang and Xie Mian.
She glanced at Xiao Qi, who was also focused on eating, and asked, puzzled, "Who are you talking about who's two-timing?"
Huo Zhenhua blushed instantly, and his hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly with nervousness. If you listened carefully, you could hear a slight "crack" sound from the chopsticks.
He hoped someone would help him bring up the topic, but he was also afraid that Su Meng would refuse on the spot.
He knew that after spending time together, Su Meng might have gotten used to his presence and didn't reject his physical contact.
But he understood even more clearly that this young girl was completely oblivious and had no romantic feelings for him.
Even when he held her in his arms, she only blushed briefly before turning away to talk to him calmly, completely unconcerned.
He wanted to slowly boil the frog in lukewarm water, accompanying her as she grew up.
But I'm afraid that Nie Ronghua might get there first because of the betrothal agreement.
He was very conflicted and powerless.
Ah Da glanced at him and said to Su Meng, "Little kids, eat your food!"
Su Meng said "Oh" and told Xiao Qi to start cooking again.
Everyone: "......"
Xie Mian smiled like an aunt, "My mother said that she is only eighteen years old and there is no rush to talk about marriage."
As for her arranged marriage, if she doesn't want it, my mother will make her have her way regardless of whether my brother agrees or not.
He was clearly saying that last sentence to Huo Zhenhua.
Huo Zhenhua felt relieved, raised his glass and clinked it with Xie Mian's. After carefully considering his words, he said, "Comrade Xie, I will definitely do better."
He didn't say it outright, but everyone present knew perfectly well that he couldn't live without Su Meng.
Then, he solemnly raised his glass to Uncle, saying, "Uncle, I'd like to toast you."
Ah Da waved his hand, "What I said still stands."
Huo Zhenhua nodded vigorously, "I will keep it in mind."
He supports his pursuit of Su Meng, but he cannot force him.
This is an affirmation and support for him.
After hearing Xie Mian's words, Wang Qinglin recalled the scene he had witnessed earlier that day, where Nie Ronghua was sleeping side by side with a woman in one bed, and hesitated to speak.
But no one noticed what he was doing.
Su Meng silently urged Xiao Qi to eat, but she couldn't help feeling that they were talking about her.
But what is her relationship with Huo Zhenhua?
Commander Huo finally changed his opinion of her, no longer doubting her or launching a vicious attack on her.
She dared not recklessly pursue him; he might just say something sarcastic and make her want to vomit.
To this day, she still remembers that sentence: "There is no one in the world worthy of my pity and tenderness."
She glanced at the man who was talking confidently with someone and thought to herself that he had the right to be arrogant, having become a regimental commander at such a young age.
Moreover, he is handsome and dashing, with an imposing presence and a righteous air about him, making him the ideal standard for women to choose a partner these days.
But... it's not hers.
Sigh!
She sighed, glanced at Xiaoqi again, and then continued to take care of her.
The people at this table were all shrewd and elites in the military, each as sharp as a 360-degree radar. Her attempt to sneak a glance was completely exposed to everyone.
Huo Zhenhua thought she understood his hint, which boosted his confidence and enthusiasm.
After finishing the meal, despite her grandmother's objections, she quickly cleared away the dishes and cleaned the stove thoroughly.
Grandma said with a smile, "Commander, these soldiers are truly worthy of your command. They are so diligent and capable. I wonder which girl will be lucky enough to win them over."
Commander Tang said casually, "Auntie, why don't we give them to you?"
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Su Meng.
Grandma paused for a moment, then smiled, "My girl is still young, no rush!"
Upon hearing this, Huo Zhenhua paused in his work of tidying up the stove, then realized that his grandmother was just fulfilling the childhood betrothal agreement.
Fortunately, he has more time to accompany the little girl as she grows up.
Just when everyone thought the conversation was over, Wang Qinglin finally couldn't hold back any longer.
He felt it was necessary to be realistic and not to keep Comrade Su Meng in the dark.
"Aunt Xie, I...I have something to say."
Xie Mian's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that this simpleton also likes Xiao Meng?
If I had to choose between Huo Zhenhua and him, I'd pick Huo Zhenhua.
However, what I heard was something else entirely.
"Today at the hospital, I heard a woman say that Commander Nie Ronghua's childhood betrothal is Comrade Su Meng."
I also saw...
He hesitated to speak at this point, not only out of shyness but also out of embarrassment at being spoken of behind someone's back.
Seeing his embarrassed expression, Commander Tang had a guess in mind. "Speak!"
If we don't say this now, wouldn't it only lead to more misunderstandings if we leave the Su family to speculate?
"He and that woman were lying side by side. Although it was the woman who climbed into his bed, that's the truth. Comrade Su, you'd better think this over carefully."
Regardless of who sleeps with whom, once emotional entanglements arise, it will be a troublesome matter for both of them and their future families.
Su Meng thought that the Nie family was unwilling to fulfill the agreement in the first place.
Now that a second woman has appeared, she is even less willing to have anything to do with the Nie family.
I just want to get the engagement off as soon as possible.
"Grandma~"
Grandma's face was tense. She patted her shoulder and said gently, "Grandma knows!"
After saying that, she looked apologetically at Commander Tang and Director Jiang, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh! Our Su family is indeed not worthy of the Nie family. We will handle this matter properly and will not cause any trouble for the leaders."
After chatting for a few more minutes, Director Jiang quickly steered the conversation back on track, "Comrade Xiao Su, your invention, the double-roller threshing machine, has passed inspection and the feedback has been very positive."
After saying that, he took out a newspaper. "Look, it's in the newspaper."
Upon hearing the familiar topic, Su Meng immediately perked up.
She excitedly took it with both hands and began to look at it.
But when they saw the price of the threshing machine, they couldn't stay calm.
"Commander, Director, a threshing machine is so expensive, can it be widely adopted?"
Director Jiang sighed, "We're hoping you'll come back and make some improvements."
A cheap, foot-operated, human-powered threshing machine is only one or two per village.
At this price, not many villages would be willing to buy it.
Su Meng nodded, "That makes sense."
Ignoring the fact that Commander Tang and Director Jiang were still there, she immediately picked up a twig and started writing and drawing on the ground.
When Huo Zhenhua came out, he saw Xie Mian wanting to go back into the house to get paper and pen for her, so he immediately took out his own pen and notebook and handed them over.
Su Meng looked up at him, smiled, and then immersed herself in writing and drawing again.
Everyone was amazed by her focus, and just as they were about to move on, they saw Su Meng stop.
"The most expensive part of our threshing machine is the diesel engine."
If we have an improved and upgraded diesel engine solution, I wonder if the diesel engine manufacturer could offer a discount?
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