Fu Hongxing washed quickly. After coming out, he casually scooped water from the well, scrubbed the clothes clean in a few quick strokes, and hung them up to dry.
After tidying everything up, he bent down and went back into the house.
Ning Jing was calming herself as the heat from her face dissipated...
Fu Hongxing raised an eyebrow and glanced at the uneasy Ning Jing. He then took two things out of his pocket and handed them to her.
Ning Jing stared blankly as a handful of money was stuffed into her hand, and looked up at Fu Hongxing, somewhat confused.
Fu Hongxing didn't look at her. Instead, she found the book of quotes that Ning Jing had taken out earlier, opened the red cover, and a bankbook fell out, along with some receipts.
“These were given to me by my uncles, these are what I’ve saved over the years, and the rest are money I didn’t spend on the journey.”
Fu Hongxing pushed the passbook and receipts in front of Ning Jing, then pointed to the money he had stuffed into her hand and explained.
When Ning Jing heard what he said, her eyes widened immediately.
"They're actually willing to pay back the money?"
His tone was full of disbelief.
"Heh, it's ours to begin with, what's there to say whether we want it or not?"
Fu Hongxing thought back to what had just happened, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, making his resolute face appear much softer.
Ning Jing could tell that the man was in a very good mood.
"You... visited your parents' graves?"
She asked the question cautiously, and then she regretted it.
Fu Hongxing's slightly upturned lips immediately turned into a straight line, but he didn't say anything else, only responded with a soft "hmm".
Ning Jing quickly changed the subject, placed the money on the wooden bed, and carefully counted it.
My God, it actually costs more than four hundred yuan?
Although her uncle's family gave her small bills, after she counted them carefully, there were not a single penny less than three hundred yuan.
The remaining hundred-odd yuan was Fu Hongxing's expenses for this trip back.
Ning Jing glanced at the passbook curiously, wondering how much savings Fu Hongxing had after sending back so much living expenses.
She carefully opened it and her eyes widened again.
"5...5000 yuan?"
Ning Jing rubbed her eyes and looked at them carefully again.
That's right, the number 5 followed by three zeros, I counted several times, and it always showed 5000 yuan.
How do you have so much money?
Surprised, Ning Jing couldn't help but ask.
Fu Hongxing touched the back of his head where his hair was still wet and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, it's all from legitimate sources. Part of it is a reward for participating in some missions."
The rest is the money I received upon returning from my military service.
Ning Jing was relieved to hear him say that.
So it was a reward for completing a task?
I don't know what kind of task it was, but they're giving out so much money!
Wait... what did he say?
"Retired from the military?! You've been discharged?"
Ning Jing felt that the waves of excitement were coming one after another, making her feel dizzy.
Fu Hongxing nodded calmly, then said casually, "I was injured before and it's not suitable for me to stay in the army anymore, so I applied for discharge."
Hearing Fu Hongxing's words, Ning Jing was stunned. What kind of injury would make someone unsuitable to stay in the army?
Her gaze involuntarily drifted towards the space between Fu Hongxing's legs; thankfully, the room was dark.
Fu Hongxing felt a cool breeze between his legs and couldn't help but frown and move his legs slightly.
This action suddenly enlightened Ning Jing.
Looking at Fu Hongxing, a hint of pity crept into her eyes.
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