Chapter 87 Suspicion
"Yang Fan! I will find a way to keep a close eye on that person, don't worry! I will definitely try my best to keep a close eye on the person you found." Lu Jingheng stood up and walked out. "I will go and keep an eye on him right away."
Bai Yangfan: “······” Finally, the person was sent away. I should be able to have some peace and quiet today.
If you leave things to him to do, he won't come to your house for free food and drinks.
Yes, Lu Jingheng didn't come during the day, but he came in the evening. As soon as he arrived, he asked, "Yangfan! Is there anything to eat at home? I'm so hungry. I haven't eaten anything all day, and my stomach is almost starving."
This trick of playing the victim worked every time. Bai Yangfan was a woman who would only take advantage of soft tactics and not hard ones. If playing the victim didn't work, he would take matters into his own hands. No matter what, he would stay at her house for dinner.
Bai Yangfan said with a cold face: "There's nothing to eat at home, go back to the educated youth camp and find some."
"Forget it. I haven't prepared anything at the educated youth camp, so what can I eat?" Lu Jingheng said as he went to the kitchen and begged, "Give me some rice so I can make some porridge. I'll return the rice to you tomorrow. I bought a lot."
Bai Yangfan was really angry at the man's shameless behavior, insisting on pestering him no matter what he did. But he couldn't do anything about him. No matter how much he beat or scolded him, he wouldn't leave and just stayed at home.
Knowing that the woman was unhappy, Lu Jingheng covered his stomach and said, "I'm so hungry that my stomach hurts. Please be kind and give me some rice quickly, just like giving away a beggar."
"Wait." Bai Yangfan said coldly, then went back inside. Instead of bringing him rice, he brought out a handful of noodles. "Eat this! It'll save you some trouble."
"Thank you!" After taking the noodles, Lu Jingheng immediately lit a fire to boil water and quietly reported his gains today to Bai Yangfan, "You are right. After leaving Liujia Village, the man hid the burden of exchange in the nearby mountains.
He changed his clothes, pulled out his bicycle, and headed for the county town. I followed him along the mountain road and informed my people to keep a secret watch. I was sure there would be something to gain.
Yang Fan! You're amazing! You have a sharp eye, and you saw right away that someone had a problem. Meeting you is the greatest blessing of my life. Whenever I'm at a loss, you always show me the way forward.
If this thing can really be accomplished this time, I promise to write a petition to the higher-ups and give you credit for it. You don't know how frustrated we are that we've been hiding here, unable to figure out the solution.
After hearing what the bastard said, Bai Yangfan was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "A blessing in disguise. Staying here has its advantages. If I go to Kyoto, I may not be able to live such a leisurely life. Be content!"
Lu Jingheng was stunned by the nonsensical words. A week ago, he received a telegram with only three short words on it.
【If there is chaos, do not return.】
The telegram was sent by his old leader, the one who had received the gold and ordered him to lie dormant in Liujia Village. If even he said it was chaotic, then the situation in Kyoto must be really chaotic.
How did Bai Yangfan know such a confidential matter? The wit in her words must have echoed the message his old leader had sent him. Could it be that she also knew about what was happening in Kyoto? Where did she get her information?
If she was an enemy spy, it would be impossible for her to provide him with various convenient intelligence over and over again and donate such a large amount of gold to the country.
You have to say that she is not good at this. Sometimes she says a few words that can make people think a lot.
[A blessing in disguise? Going to Kyoto might not guarantee such a leisurely life.]
How could she be so sure that her life wouldn't be easy back in Kyoto? She must know something. She cooked the noodles, scooped them into a bowl, and tossed them with oil, salt, MSG, and soy sauce. Without even chopped green onions or any other vegetables, they were brought to Bai Yangfan's room.
"Yang Fan! I've cooked noodles. Would you like some?"
Bai Yangfan, who was reciting geography, glanced at the bowl of plain noodles in Lu Jingheng's hand and lost all appetite. He put down his book and impatiently chased him away.
"Go to the kitchen and eat. Don't bother me."
Lu Jingheng shook his head aggrievedly: "I don't want it, I want to be with you."
Then he lowered his head and took a bite. Looking at his appetite, it was as if he was eating delicacies from land and sea, not just plain noodles.
"Lu Jingheng! Could you please stop being so pushy?" Bai Yangfan put down the book in his hand, his face stern. "Isn't it enough that I gave you noodles? You have to interrupt me when I'm just reciting the text? Can you have some self-awareness? You really think I can't do anything to you, right?"
Lu Jingheng fell silent. He squatted aside, munching on noodles with relish, and smiled. "Yangfan! Can you stop being angry? Let's talk for a moment. What do you think of the current situation in our country? Why do you say that my return to Kyoto might not be a good thing? What do you know?"
Hearing the questioning tone of the dog man, Bai Yangfan raised his eyebrows slightly: "Why? Do you think there is something wrong with me?"
Lu Jingheng was stunned for a second, his eyes sharp and scrutinizing, trying to detect something from Bai Yangfan's attitude and tone. He really couldn't imagine how a woman from a mountain village who never left her house could understand the social situation.
Seeing that the bastard really didn't believe him, Bai Yangfan dropped the book in his hand and met Lu Jingheng's cold gaze without backing down at all.
"I know you're a soldier and you tend to be suspicious of everyone. But have you ever thought about why I know all this? It's reported on the radio every day. Anyone who's not stupid can guess it.
A good country, suddenly in chaos, is it just a coincidence? Do you think I look stupid and naive, someone who can't think straight? Just to remind you, it's just... Forget it, since you don't believe me, I won't say anything to you anymore.
After saying that, Bai Yangfan picked up the book again, but Lu Jingheng felt that he had made a fatal mistake. She said to remind him, but it was just... Even if she didn't say the rest of the words, he could guess that it must mean that she had a crush on him.
So, was it that she had softened her heart because of my persistent and nagging attitude towards her? Or had my dead heart finally come back to life?
Just because I didn't trust her enough tonight, she closed herself off again?
No, don't.
Was he too stupid? Why would he doubt her? She was actually an extremely intelligent person. She listened to the radio so much that she did have some understanding of the current situation.
Putting down the bowl, Lu Jingheng wiped his hands, squatted in front of Bai Yangfan, clasped his hands together, and solemnly apologized to her: "I'm sorry! Yangfan! I was reckless. I shouldn't have doubted you. Forgive me! The current situation in Kyoto is indeed very bad. My old leader sent a telegram with only three words: chaos! Do not reply.
As soon as you mentioned Kyoto to me, I became sensitive. It wasn't that I was suspicious of you, but I was just worried. I was afraid that something might happen to you, or that someone would take advantage of you.
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