Chapter 30 The Coachman's Dark Moonlight Green Plum 29
Zhao Huaxing's eyes instantly turned red. He took a deep breath and hugged Shen Xinran into his arms. "If I die in the battle, you will find a good man to marry!"
Shen Xinran had just opened her mouth when Zhao Huaxing spoke again, "No, I wouldn't be able to rest in peace even as a ghost. You'd better stay a widow."
Shen Xinran smiled, wisely keeping his mouth shut. Sure enough, within a minute, Zhao Huaxing denied what he had just said. "No, how about you die with me?"
In just one minute, Shen Xinran watched herself change three paths, going from being a widow to being buried alive. She shook her head and sighed, "Can't you just hope for yourself?"
Zhao Huaxing's eyes suddenly lit up. "It would be better if I didn't die. I'll come find you then."
The train whistled, signaling its departure. Zhao Huaxing held Shen Xinran's head and kissed her lips. The kiss was filled with tenderness, and everything around them fell silent, forbearing and restrained.
It wasn't until the conductor started shouting that Zhao Huaxing let go of Shen Xinran's lips and said with a faint smile: "Go ahead, remember to wait for me."
Shen Xinran waved and said with a smile, "Goodbye."
Seeing Shen Xinran turn around without hesitation, Zhao Huaxing smiled and secretly sighed: What a conscienceless little scoundrel.
night.
Zhao Huaxing returned home exhausted. He felt his heart was empty, like a leaking barrel, and he had no motivation to do anything.
As soon as he entered the room, he saw an unexpected person. He was surprised and happy, like a child who suddenly found a rare treasure.
"Aren't you leaving?"
When Zhao Huaxing said this, he was trembling a little, as if he was afraid that all this was a dream.
Shen Xinran stood at the door, smiling smugly, "I'm afraid if I really leave, someone will scold me for being heartless and calling me a little scoundrel."
Zhao Huaxing looked at Shen Xinran and felt his heartbeat quicken and his breathing become heavier. He walked straight forward and hugged Shen Xinran into his arms.
Shen Xinran looked at Zhao Huaxing who had been silent. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you moved to tears?"
Zhao Huaxing's heart was like a blazing fire, warm and cozy. He snorted coldly, "You're the one crying!"
Before Shen Xinran could say anything, Zhao Huaxing leaned over and kissed her lips. Unlike the restraint he had shown this morning, his tongue slid into her mouth, greedily absorbing her scent...
The army of Country M is getting closer and closer to Huajing. Zhao Huaxing has contacted the armies of other cities to jointly deploy defenses and has not been home for several days.
The rich people found ways to leave, and the only ones left were poor people. The scene was exactly the same as four years ago. The people in Huajing City were in panic, and fights in the streets were common.
Zhao Huaxing was so focused on repelling the enemy that he neglected to appease the people in the city. If someone were to make a fuss at this time, it would likely lead to civil unrest in Huajing City.
Shen Xinran felt that this couldn't go on, so she gave a speech in the small square. "I believe everyone is afraid, because I am too. But as long as we unite as one, we will definitely be able to repel the M army. All we have to do is trust our government and our military. We overcame such difficulties four years ago, and we will definitely be able to do the same four years later."
A man in gray in the crowd shouted, "What gives you the right to say that? When you rich people encounter danger, you run faster than anyone else. Why would you care about the lives of us ordinary people?"
Shen Xinran smiled, "Just because I stayed and fought with you, not only did I stay, my parents and my brothers also stayed, because we believe in the army!"
The man in gray wanted to say something, but just as he opened his mouth, Shen Xinran spoke first:
"The M army has 100,000 troops, and we only have 40,000. On average, each soldier has to kill ten people to break even."
"But have you ever considered that there are still 200,000 civilians in our city. As long as we all take up arms, we will be no worse than the M army."
The people's blood instantly boiled, and they clenched their fists and shouted, "Yes, yes, yes!"
"Those who have the ability and courage, please stand up and stop hiding. On behalf of the Huajing Army, I extend my most sincere invitation to you." After Shen Xinran finished speaking, he bowed to the people in the audience.
After the speech, Shen Xinran specifically ordered someone to follow the man in gray because ordinary people didn't have the courage to shout in such a serious occasion.
Unexpectedly, she actually found out something, because after the man in gray left the small square, he went straight to the He family.
Shen Xinran didn't believe that there was such a coincidence, so he told this to Zhao Huaxing as a joke that day, wanting to test Zhao Huaxing's reaction.
Zhao Huaxing frowned, "Don't worry about this matter, I'll have someone investigate."
Shen Xinran nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, I couldn't ask for more."
The most significant effect of Shen Xinran's short speech was that the number of people joining the army increased day by day.
There were many patriots, all they lacked was an opportunity and courage. Shen Xinran gave him this opportunity and courage.
Even Chen Qidong wanted to join the army and secretly signed up.
Chen Qingpeng was very happy about this, but Cao Xiuyun wiped her tears every day and wanted Shen Xinran to persuade Chen Qidong not to go.
Shen Xinran asked Cao Xiuyun in return: "Mom, how old is my brother this year?"
Cao Xiuyun was stunned, but her mouth was faster than her brain, "Almost nineteen."
Shen Xinran smiled and said, "So, my brother's future will be up to him to make his own way."
Cao Xiuyun glared at Shen Xinran and said dissatisfiedly, "You two, father and daughter, both say this. You are the only one who is noble, and I am the bad guy."
Shen Xinran hugged Cao Xiuyun and said with emotion: "We all know that Mom cares about us. But we have grown up, and Mom can let go."
Cao Xiuyun fell silent, because she knew that Shen Xinran was right. Parents can protect their children, but they cannot control their lives because of this protection.
Shen Xinran thought about not seeing Zhao Huaxing for a while, so she wanted to send him a meal. She also asked the kitchen to make a lot of soup noodles to bring over as a snack for the soldiers.
As soon as she left the General's Mansion, she saw an old lady waving at her and asked, "Little girl, do you know how to get to Qingfeng Hall?"
Shen Xinran inexplicably felt that this old lady looked familiar. She pointed in the direction of Qingfengtang and said with a smile, "Just walk straight here, then turn right, and then turn left."
The old lady sighed deeply and said, "My grandson works odd jobs at Qingfengtang. I want to go look for him, but my legs and feet are not so convenient. Can you help me go with me?"
Shen Xinran's eyes flashed, and she smiled and nodded, "Then I'll go back and put some things away. You wait for me here for a while."
While the old lady was waiting, she kept looking towards the alley. After finally waiting for Shen Xinran to come out, she took Shen Xinran and walked along the wall.
Shen Xinran acted as if she hadn't noticed, and continued chatting and laughing with the old lady, "Grandma, how much does your grandson make a month at Qingfengtang?"
The old lady was obviously absent-minded. "It's not much, only two taels of silver!"
Only two taels of silver? Shen Xinran couldn't help but gasp in amazement. Has the price level in Huajing City become so high now?
When they passed an alley, the old lady suddenly pushed Shen Xinran inside. "Go in!"
There was no old lady at all; it was clearly a man's voice. When the man took off his disguise, Shen Xinran actually recognized him; it was Yang Wen, Meng Sheng's servant.
Disguised as an old lady, Yang Wen had made a huge sacrifice. Shen Xinran sighed to herself.
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