"Hello, Comrade Ruan Niannian. I am Lu Zhien, the son of Political Commissar Lu. This is my sister Lu Zhili. You can call my mother Aunt Lu. I am sorry to bother you during this period of time."
There was obvious fatigue between Lu Zhien's brows, but she still forced herself to stay awake and not let Pei Yuanzheng introduce her on her behalf. She greeted Ruan Niannian politely.
He believed that this was the etiquette he should have as an independent person, and the education he received since childhood taught him to be considerate of everyone, just like his father.
Lu Zhili is a few years younger than Lu Zhien and looks about the same age as Ruan Niannian. At this time, he was supporting Aunt Lu and forcing a smile to greet Ruan Niannian.
Aunt Lu’s smile gives people a warm and loving feeling. No wonder Pei Yuanzheng used to treat Political Commissar Lu and Mrs. Lu as his parents.
They were familiar with Pei Yuanzheng, but they did not ignore the feelings of the hostess Ruan Niannian just because they had different feelings for him.
Just one encounter made Ruan Niannian's favorability towards them reach a peak, just like Political Commissar Lu, who had never met before but won Ruan Niannian's favor with just a phone call.
This family gives people a feeling that it is very comfortable to get along with them.
Ruan Niannian took a step forward with a smile on her face, "Welcome to come and play. You must be tired from the journey. Your rooms are all ready. Go and have a rest."
Aunt Lu and siblings Lu Zhien and Lu Zhili came here to seek refuge, but Ruan Niannian's words "come to play" made them feel relieved. They had also heard from Political Commissar Lu that Pei Yuanzheng's wife was easy to get along with and a good person, but seeking refuge in someone else's home might bring disaster with them, so they were always worried.
If Ruan Niannian refuses to accept them, they definitely cannot stay in order not to put Pei Yuanzheng in a difficult position. Then what to do next becomes a big problem.
After settling the family of three, Ruan Niannian called Pei Yuanzheng, who had been looking serious since picking them up, back to the room, "Did something happen with the political commissar?"
"Wife, I..." Pei Yuanzheng lowered his head uncomfortably, not daring to look at Ruan Niannian. "When I received the call from the political commissar earlier, he told me clearly that many people on their side had been bribed and turned against us. Now Beijing has entered a stalemate, so he asked my wife and Zhien Zhili to come to me. I'm sorry, wife, I didn't tell you the first time."
He did have selfish motives, and this action even put Ruan Niannian and the baby in her belly in a very dangerous situation.
When the political commissar talked to him at that time, he might have considered this matter and had not made up his mind to let his family come here.
He was just too excited, thinking that the political commissar was so good to him, it was just a small favor, why couldn't he help? He completely forgot that he was already married and was about to have a child.
He had been calm for the past two days and finally realized what a stupid thing he had done. He could have arranged for Madam Lu, Lu Zhien and Lu Zhili to live in the commune. In this way, they might be a little more dangerous, but his own home would be safe.
This was the first time Pei Yuanzheng regretted his decision so much.
It was also the first time that he realized that Ruan Niannian had unknowingly occupied the most important position in his heart, much more important than the political commissar, whom he had always regarded as a relative and elder.
"Wife, I'll let them live in the commune." Pei Yuanzheng finally made up his mind and turned around to take the mother and her two children away.
The moment he turned around, a gentle hand held him firmly.
Looking back, Ruan Niannian's eyes were tolerant. "Don't go. They have been through so much and are exhausted both physically and mentally. Even if you really decide to let them leave, do it after they have rested well."
"I know that you care about the country, and you also care deeply about the political commissar who has done you a favor. You can't bear to see their family get hurt. I can understand you. People are selfish, and so am I. Knowing the danger, I can't say anything to let them stay here any longer."
"But, husband, I believe in you. No matter what decision you make, I will agree with it. If you let them stay, I believe you have the ability to protect all of us. If you let them go, then I will pretend that I know nothing and be selfish to the end."
She did not favor any option and put the decision-making power back into Pei Yuanzheng's hands.
Ruan Niannian knew that Pei Yuanzheng was a man of blood. At the same time, he was also loyal and righteous. No matter which side he was on, they were not the two ends of the scale, and they were people who had to be protected.
After a long while, Pei Yuanzheng sighed and said the reason why he had to save them. "Zhi En is the youngest and most accomplished researcher at the Institute of Science. Great men praised him for truly standing on the shoulders of giants and touching the sky. So, my wife, I can't bear to see such a rising star fall. I admit that I was impulsive that day and didn't consider you at all."
"But, in my heart, you are just as important as him."
In my heart, you are as important as my love for my country and family!
Nothing can happen to him, and neither can you!
The words that Pei Yuanzheng didn't say turned into an affectionate look in Ruan Niannian's eyes.
What else is there to say?
Ruan Niannian smiled brightly, "Don't let them go. It's better to protect important people together, isn't it?"
This smile dazzled Pei Yuanzheng's eyes, and he nodded unconsciously, "I will listen to my wife."
This turmoil will eventually pass, and light will surely reappear after the darkness. This is what Pei Yuanzheng firmly believes, and it is also what Ruan Niannian has experienced.
They all firmly believe that when the catastrophe is over, the New China will usher in the fastest development and leap.
Rise is inevitable.
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