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Fortunately, He Monian still remembered that he was going back to Beijing today, so after packing Nan Qing's things, he also simply packed all his savings and a few clothes into a box.
However, because Nanqing's things had been sent from Beijing over the past six months, it took five boxes to pack them all up. In the end, they took the team's tractor to Jiangcheng.
Before leaving, Nan Qing also called over the group of children who had helped her cut pig feed for more than half a year, and gave each of them some candy and imported snacks that could only be bought in Beijing.
She also went to the former residence of educated youth and said a brief goodbye to Su Yuyu, Lin Jin and Zhou Zilang. However, she did not say that she was going back to Beijing. She just said that she did not know where she had been assigned and said that if there was a chance in the future, she would see him in Beijing.
The route back to Beijing was the same as the way we came.
But something was different; He Monian was now by her side.
However, the food on the train was still the same as always, so Nan Qing remained listless for more than a day on the train, which made He Monian very anxious.
There was nothing he could do about it; the food he prepared in advance could only last for one meal at most. Fortunately, he carried some snacks and dried meat with him, so he could eat some of them.
When Nan Qing and He Monian arrived in Beijing, it was already the morning of the third day of their journey. The weather in Beijing was much colder than in Jiangcheng, and there were many people. They mailed all their packages, leaving only two suitcases to carry themselves, otherwise it would have been really difficult to travel.
Nanqing's family sent a car to pick them up, so Nanqing and He Monian got into the car to go back to the Sheng family as soon as they got off the train.
As soon as Nan Qing got on the bus, she slumped into her seat. But He Monian, sitting next to her, suddenly sat bolt upright, visibly tense. She poked his arm with her finger and said:
"He Monian, why are you so nervous?"
"You've met my dad before, but he's probably not home right now. My mom should be home."
She hadn't told her family about her relationship with He Monian, and Nan Qing assumed that He Monian was nervous because she was going back to her home.
That's certainly true, but it wasn't just because he was going to Nan Qing's house. He squeezed the delicate little hand he had been holding and told himself to calm down so that his mother-in-law wouldn't be dissatisfied with him.
But this dignified regimental commander, who was not intimidated by enemy artillery fire on the battlefield, couldn't help but get nervous again when he saw the gate of the military compound, no matter how much he tried to mentally prepare himself.
Not long after the car entered the compound, Nan Qing saw her mother waiting for her at the gate of her house. So as soon as the car stopped, she immediately abandoned He Monian and quickly got out of the car and ran towards her mother.
"Mom~"
Nanqing hugged her mother and kept acting cute, while Sheng's mother, who was being hugged and rocked by her, looked at her daughter with indulgence and joy in her eyes.
Like Commander Sheng, Madam Sheng looked Nan Qing up and down, front and back, touching her little face and carefully examining her still delicate fingers. Only after checking everything did she feel relieved.
"My dear, you've suffered. Come on, you must not have eaten or rested well these past few days. Mom has prepared your favorite foods. Let's eat something first and then rest properly."
With only Nanqing in her eyes, Madam Sheng turned around and pulled Nanqing inside. Fortunately, Nanqing still had a tiny place for He Monian in her heart. She forgot about the man standing nervously at attention beside her as soon as she heard about the delicious food.
"Mom, this is He Monian. He's a battalion commander under Dad, the one from the Xiangyang Brigade."
Sheng's mother also knew about He Monian's situation. Moreover, after Commander Sheng returned from Xiangyang Brigade at the end of last year, he said that their daughter was being taken very well. Therefore, Sheng's mother looked at He Monian with very gentle eyes.
"Mo Nian, right? Lao Sheng mentioned you to me. Thank you for taking such good care of our Nan Qing in the brigade. Come on, let's go inside and have something to eat and rest. Lao Sheng will be back soon."
He Monian immediately replied with a very simple and honest "Yes," which amused Nan Qing and Mama Sheng. However, many soldiers are like this, with a straightforward personality.
Before going in, Nan Qing looked back at He Monian and gestured for him to follow quickly.
Upon seeing Nan Qing's gaze, He Monian immediately relaxed and eagerly followed after her.
Nan Qing had planned to discuss her relationship with He Monian when her father was also present, so she waited until Commander Sheng returned from the military headquarters, the four of them were seated at the table, and they had almost finished eating before putting down her chopsticks and speaking:
"Dad, Mom, there's something I need to tell you."
Seeing that Madam Sheng, Commander Sheng, and He Monian sitting opposite her were all staring at her, Nan Qing felt a chill run down her spine. But she still glanced at her parents and said very quickly:
"I'm dating He Monian."
As soon as Nan Qing finished speaking, He Monian immediately stood up, bowed to Commander Sheng and his mother, took out a wad of banknotes from his inside pocket and placed them in front of his mother, then stood up straight, head held high, and said in a loud voice:
"This is all my savings. Please, father-in-law and mother-in-law, marry Qingqing to me!"
No sooner had He Monian finished speaking than Commander Sheng, who was sitting next to him, kicked him again. "You brat, this matter hasn't even settled yet, how come you're already talking about father-in-law and mother-in-law?"
He Monian's body instinctively wanted to dodge, but he forcefully stopped himself from doing so, standing there and letting Commander Sheng kick him squarely. Yet his body didn't move an inch, only swaying slightly.
Commander Sheng slammed his hand on the table and shouted in a strong voice:
"He Monian!"
"arrive!"
He Monian, whose name was called, responded with a voice even louder than Commander Sheng's. Commander Sheng snorted coldly, said "Come with me," and turned to walk upstairs.
He Monian glanced at Nan Qing before leaving, then quickly followed Commander Sheng's footsteps, and the two entered the study on the second floor together.
Only then did Mrs. Sheng sit down next to Nan Qing, take her hand, and say gently:
"Qingqing, tell Mom, what's going on between you and He Monian? Is it really you who likes him?"
She and Commander Sheng had always protected Nanqing very well. She was afraid that Nanqing might have been deceived or that he had suffered in the countryside and that someone had taken care of him, so this silly child wanted to repay the favor.
After all, in recent years, many female educated youths who went to the countryside couldn't bear the hardships of rural life and ended up marrying local people, either voluntarily or under duress.
Although that young comrade seemed quite nice, and her speech and behavior didn't seem like those of a dishonest person.
But her heart always leaned towards her daughter.
She didn't intend to marry Nanqing off to any particular family; she only hoped that her daughter could marry someone she loved and live a comfortable and happy life.
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