Wang Xiaoxin scratched his head and replied, "I've heard Commander Jiang talk about Battalion Commander Su, but I've never seen him in person. Everyone knows that he hasn't been heard from since he went on a mission five years ago."
While Wang Xiaoxin was speaking, Su Yan secretly observed the changes in his expression.
Although he appeared calm on the surface, he blinked five times in ten seconds and made many small gestures, clearly indicating that he was not telling the truth.
If Wang Xiaoxin knew about his older brother's whereabouts, how could Jiang Jingxing not know?
If he doesn't tell me, then he's intentionally keeping it from me.
Su Yan tugged at her hair in annoyance, her expression darkening, and said again, "Comrade Wang Xiaoxin, are you sure you know absolutely nothing about my older brother?"
This time, she didn't hold back, exuding the dignified aura of a leader.
Despite having a very youthful face, Wang Xiaoxin somehow felt an invisible pressure.
He straightened his back involuntarily, gradually adopting a military posture, and said word by word, looking straight ahead: "Comrade Su Yan, I am certain that I know nothing."
The military has its own discipline, and besides, it was highly likely that Jiang Jingxing gave him the order. Su Yan knew she couldn't get anything out of him and didn't want to make things difficult for him.
She'll settle this score with Jiang Jingxing when she gets back.
"I'm sorry, Comrade Wang." She sighed and said helplessly, "I was too worried about my older brother. Please forgive me if I offended you in any way."
Hearing this, Wang Xiaoxin breathed a sigh of relief and coughed lightly, saying, "It's alright. I understand Comrade Su Yan's feelings. After all, he's her brother, so it's normal for her to be concerned."
Su Yan nodded, not dwelling on it any longer, and walked forward, saying, "Let's go, show me around properly."
Putting all that unpleasantness aside, the rest of the trip was very enjoyable.
The Forbidden City in this era is very different from the one she visited in her previous life.
The Forbidden City she saw in her previous life had been renovated, but the current one still retains its original appearance. It looks a bit old, but from a distance, it looks like a magnificent and majestic painting, which is very spectacular.
She didn't know much about history, nor did she know whether the timeline of this world was the same as the one she had lived in before.
After visiting the Forbidden City, Wang Xiaoxin also took her to the Ming Tombs Reservoir and the Summer Palace.
After they finished shopping, it was already 4 p.m. The two of them hadn't even had lunch, so they just bought some snacks from a roadside stall to tide them over.
Back at the guesthouse at five o'clock, Su Yan waited for Wang Xiaoxin to park the car before inviting him to dinner at the state-run restaurant.
The state-run hotel was about 800 meters away from the guesthouse, which wasn't too far.
Su Yan looked around as she walked to the door.
The state-run restaurants in Beijing were at least twice the size of those in Anping Town, and their decor was much more upscale and grand, with bright and airy interiors.
After sitting down, she said directly, "Order whatever you want to eat. It's on me, so don't be shy."
"How could I possibly accept this?" Wang Xiaoxin said, blushing and scratching his head.
"It's okay, just order. I don't need the money."
That's what she said, but he didn't dare to order anything casually. He ordered stir-fried pork with chili peppers and hand-torn cabbage, and then stopped.
Su Yan glanced at the menu and said without hesitation, "Two roast ducks, a cordyceps flower chicken soup, and a sweet and sour fish and shredded pork with garlic sauce."
The waiter's eyes lit up like light bulbs; he responded and left.
Seeing that Su Yan was dressed plainly, she assumed that Su Yan was just trying to show off by ordering a dish or two!
"Comrade Su, we've ordered too much; we can't finish it all," Wang Xiaoxin said after his initial shock.
Su Yan said nonchalantly, "Eat as much as you can, and pack up the rest if you can't finish."
"By the way, wasn't Jiang Jingxing there when you went back?" she asked.
“I heard from my comrades that Regiment Commander Jiang returned to the military region this morning, but he hasn’t returned to the compound yet.”
Upon hearing this, Su Yan's mind stirred, and after considering it for a moment, she asked, "After we finish eating, could you take me to find him? As... a friend?"
“This…” Wang Xiaoxin was conflicted.
"If this puts you in a difficult position, then forget it."
Su Yan lowered her head in disappointment as she spoke.
Seeing this, Wang Xiaoxin immediately made a decision: "It's possible, but I need to call the regimental commander when we get to the military region gate. We can only go in if he agrees."
He just didn't know whether he should bring Su Yan along, afraid they'd cause trouble...
A glint of light flashed across Su Yan's eyes.
They're already at the door; they have no choice but to agree.
She is now almost certain that Jiang Jingxing must have news of his elder brother.
She wouldn't give up until she got to the bottom of it.
The food was served quickly.
Wang Xiaoxin dared not say anything out of line and kept burying his head in his food.
After finishing the meal, there was one roast duck left untouched; everything else was almost gone.
Su Yan told them to pack it up and then went to pay the bill.
The total is 78.6 yuan.
Wang Xiaoxin was dumbfounded.
That's almost two months' salary for him!
And he ate most of it just now.
As soon as he came out of the state-run restaurant, he immediately took out forty yuan and gave it to Su Yan. “Comrade Su Yan, this is the money for the meal. You must accept it, otherwise I will be too ashamed to face anyone.”
Su Yan pushed his hand away, "I said I'd treat, so I'll treat. What am I to you giving me money now? Okay, hurry up and take them..."
"What are you two doing?!"
An angry voice interrupted Su Yan.
The two of them looked over.
It was Feng Xinyan, whom I had just seen that morning. Beside her was a couple who looked similar to her.
What a small world!
Su Yan frowned, then calmly said, "What? What are you doing? Why are you trying to slander me without even knowing the facts, both times we've met?"
Feng Xinyan was so angry at her calm demeanor that she gritted her teeth!
"Xinyan, who is she?" Madam Feng asked.
Feng Xinyan instantly felt like she had found a savior, and said aggrievedly, "Mom and Dad, it's because of that bastard that Brother Jiang doesn't agree to marry me! Now everyone in the compound knows that I was jilted by the Jiang family. How am I supposed to face people now? You have to help me get revenge!"
Regardless of whether Su Yan has a relationship with Jiang Jingxing, the person who has made her a laughing stock in the industry is Jiang Jingxing.
Since he cares so much about this girl, she'll just have to go after him head over heels!
The pain she endured will surely be ten times greater for this little slut!
"If you're too ashamed to show your face, then cover it up." Su Yan sneered. "Miss Feng, you're trying to pin the blame for your engagement being broken off by Jiang Jingxing on me. I can't afford that. If you continue to slander me, I'll have no choice but to report you to the police for defamation and spreading rumors. Then you'll be embarrassed for more than just this one thing."
Upon hearing this, the three members of the Feng family all changed their expressions.
They come from a communist background, and their reputation is of utmost importance; they cannot afford to have it damaged in the slightest, or they will face utter ruin.
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