"Fugui, your nephew's house is so beautiful, why didn't he leave a room for you?"
Since Ling Xiao was not around, several men couldn't help but instigate.
"Yes, they say that an elder sister-in-law is like a mother. You are only a few years older than Ling Xiao. If I leave you a room, it won't be a problem for you to marry a city girl."
Ling Fugui said, "Bah! What nonsense are you talking about! My mother is still alive! Ling Xiao will be returning to the team soon, and there will be only an orphan and a widow left at home. How can I, a younger brother-in-law, live here?"
He didn't believe their lies. If he really dared to ask for the house, Ling Xiao would beat him up...
Alas, who wouldn’t want to live in such a nice house? But, you have to be lucky to do so…
"You're not afraid of Ling Xiao, are you? Your uncle is too cowardly, isn't he?"
Several men laughed out loud, full of sarcasm.
Ling Fugui sneered, "Aren't you afraid? Why were you acting like a little chicken just now? Do you have the guts to make trouble when he's around?"
Don't think he doesn't know that before Ling Xiao joined the army, he beat these people up and made them scream for their parents.
Someone said awkwardly, "Ling Xiao is a lunatic, who dares to touch him?"
"But, have you seen that educated youth, Zhao Youwei?" Someone nudged Ling Fugui and lowered his voice, "Who do you think he is looking for? He's been wandering around the yard for quite a while."
"How should I know?" Ling Fugui said unhappily. He hated those arrogant educated youth the most.
"I know. I heard that he has a crush on your niece's wife. What do you think? If he goes to look for your niece's wife and is caught by Ling Xiao... hehe, will he be beaten into a pig's head?"
Ling Fugui paused slightly. He also coveted his niece's wife and also disliked Zhao Youwei, so he might as well give it a try.
Thinking of this, he walked over and said, "Zhao Zhiqing, who are you looking for? Someone to attend the wedding? My sister-in-law is entertaining the female guests in the house, Ling Xiao is taking his father-in-law to the west, and my niece-in-law is in the kitchen."
Zhao Youwei was slightly stunned, and quickly said gratefully, "Thank you, uncle."
Having said that, Zhao Youwei hurriedly went to find someone.
Ling Fugui smiled with some complacency. He had to go find Ling Xiao and beat him up.
Just as he was about to go west, he saw that the educated youth didn't even enter the house and went straight to the west. Ling Fugui almost vomited blood. Is this educated youth stupid? Is he taking the opportunity to find his niece's wife?
I originally wanted to watch the fun, but now I can't find an excuse, so I can only return in shame.
Several men looked at him with disdain. He couldn't even solve such a small matter...
Western hilltop.
"Captain Ling." Zhao Youwei ran up panting, and seeing two people standing and talking on the cliff above, he hurried over.
"Zhao Zhiqing, is there something wrong?" Ling Xiao nodded politely.
"Yes, there is a letter for you, from Beijing. Oh, and there is also a phone call, asking you to return to Beijing within ten days to report."
Zhao Youwei handed over the letter in his hand.
"What life do you want to restore?" Meng Daqiang asked hurriedly.
His son-in-law was recruited back after his leg healed? That was really great. He almost thought his son-in-law was going to change his career.
Zhao Youwei shook his head. "They didn't say anything. They just asked if the letter was received. They also told Captain Ling to return to Beijing within ten days after receiving the letter."
Ling Xiao opened the envelope and glanced at it with a frown.
"How is it? Did you say he got a promotion?" Meng Daqiang asked hurriedly. If his son-in-law got a promotion, his daughter's life would be better and he would also feel proud.
Ling Xiao shook his head and took the letter. "It didn't say anything. Please call me back when you receive it."
"Then hurry down, your business is more important, I'll help keep an eye on the house, and there won't be any trouble."
Meng Daqiang was impatient and quickly pushed his son-in-law down the mountain.
Don't delay your work.
Ling Xiao glanced at the people in the yard below and said in a deep voice, "Let's leave from the backyard. I'm sorry to bother Dad at home."
"It's okay. I'm here." Meng Daqiang waved his hand. "Business is more important."
Ling Xiao left quietly, and even Meng Qidi didn't know about it. The Ling family was still bustling...
When Ling Xiao came back after finishing his phone call, there was a hint of solemnity on his face. Seeing that it was almost time, he quickly announced the start of the meal.
The banquet included fish, meat, and fresh lotus root slices. The guests were all smiling as they ate. Many of them had a hint of greed and jealousy towards the Ling family...
After the food and wine were served, Meng Qidi changed her clothes and came out, holding a wine glass and following Ling Xiao to toast.
A beautiful wife and a nice house, everyone felt even worse. What kind of luck did Ling Xiao have?
After three rounds of drinks, almost everyone left. Meng Daqiang and his wife were the last to leave. Only after receiving the affirmation from his son-in-law did Meng Daqiang feel at ease to leave.
He had two purposes for coming this time. In addition to drinking, he wanted to confirm the issue of the lotus roots. The lotus roots in the pond at the door could be harvested in autumn, and he had to confirm whether Ling Xiao's side could succeed.
Now that Ling Xiao is returning to the team, he is even more anxious.
Since his son-in-law asked him to find Xiaoqi when the time comes, he didn't ask anything and just went back to wait for news.
After seeing off the guests, the Ling family's home became deserted. Ling Jinyue and a few others quickly helped to tidy up and clean the yard.
Ling Fugui helped move the stools and wanted to ask several times what the educated youth wanted to see Ling Xiao about today, but when he met Ling Xiao's gaze, he swallowed the words on his lips and dared not ask.
This nephew's aura is becoming more and more intimidating, especially after his leg healed.
After dinner, there were only four people left in the Ling family. After a busy day, the old lady and the little girl took a bath and went back to the house.
Only the couple were left in the upstairs hall.
Meng Qidi lay on the table and looked at the gift list. Suddenly she asked, "You went out today? Why did you seem to be in a bad mood during dinner?"
Ling Xiao was a little distracted, but when he came to his senses, he said, "My superiors asked me to return to the team within ten days."
"Then go back to the team. Your legs are almost healed, aren't they? Didn't you say you were going to train new recruits? The task shouldn't be heavy. Go without worry. I'm at home." Meng Qidi didn't even raise her head.
Seeing that she didn't care at all, Ling Xiao felt uncomfortable, "You..."
Ling Xiao paused. He originally wanted to develop more feelings with her while there was still time, but plans could not keep up with changes.
"What's wrong?" Meng Qidi raised her head and looked at him suspiciously, "Don't you want to return to the team? Why do you seem unhappy?"
Seeing someone's heartless look, Ling Xiao pursed his lips and sighed.
"The letter was sent five days ago. I will be back in the team within ten days. In other words, I will leave tomorrow."
“Pah.”
The pen in Meng Qidi's hand fell down, and the white paper under the pen was instantly stained with ink.
Ling Xiao quickly took the paper away, and his mood suddenly improved a lot.
"Is it so urgent?" Meng Qidi slapped her forehead, "Then it will be too late to prepare anything for you."
Ling Xiao's voice softened, "No need to prepare, just bring a few sets of clothes. Didn't you set up the family housing for me?"
"Then we have to prepare food too. You come and settle the bill while I go downstairs and take a look."
Meng Qidi quickly got up and went downstairs. There were quite a few things in her space, and she could see which ones could be taken out. Yes, she had to find a way to get him to take some of the Yuquan water with him.
Xun Jiao must be covered in wounds, and the Jade Spring Water probably won't be able to help him for long. When she has time, she will try to make some ointment and send it to him...
Seeing the woman's impatient look, Ling Xiao smiled even more happily, because she cared about him.
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