After a day of rest, the next day was back to work, and everyone resumed their intense work.
In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed. Since Ye Haochen's last visit, it is obvious that Xiao Chengyi's attitude towards Jiang Xile has become more enthusiastic.
Even many people in the educated youth settlement discovered that Xiao Chengyi was pursuing Jiang Xile, which once caused Jiang Xile great distress.
However, no one dared to tease Jiang Xile about this, given her formidable fighting skills.
Besides, since they were indebted to them, they naturally wouldn't say anything Jiang Xile wouldn't like to hear. Those pheasants and rabbits weren't free.
Finally, the busy autumn harvest season was over, and Jiang Xile had some free time. Xiao Chengyi was also preparing to confess his feelings to Jiang Xile at this time.
Jiang Xile was also planning to find an opportunity to put an end to Xiao Chengyi's hopes, and she returned some of the gifts she had received.
Jiang Xile converted the remaining gifts, which she hadn't had time to reciprocate, into cash, intending to return them to Xiao Chengyi later.
As the sun set, golden sunlight bathed the entire river surface, where Xiao Chengyi and Jiang Xile had arranged to meet.
To show his importance, Xiao Chengyi specially changed into his military uniform today.
When Jiang Xile arrived, this was the scene she saw: a tough man in military uniform standing straight by the river, holding a bunch of wildflowers in his hand.
The appearance of this bunch of wildflowers added a touch of gentleness to the whole scene. Jiang Xile took a deep breath before striding over.
"Comrade Xiao!"
"Jiang Zhiqing, you've arrived!"
Upon seeing Jiang Xile, Xiao Chengyi's eyes seemed to light up instantly, and he held up the wildflowers in his hand and offered them to her.
"I picked these on the way, they're a gift for you!"
Unfortunately, Jiang Xile had no intention of accepting.
"You can keep them and play with them yourself. I don't really like these!"
Xiao Chengyi's smile froze for a moment, then returned to normal.
"If you don't like it, that's fine. I'll give you something else later!"
"Xiao Chengyi, I think you should understand what I mean!"
"No, Jiang Zhiqing, please listen to me first, give me a chance!"
Xiao Chengyi interrupted Jiang Xile, knowing that if he let her continue, he would lose his chance to confess his feelings.
"Jiang Zhiqing, the first time I met you was on the train. At that time, I was seriously injured and had little energy."
But you still left a deep impression on my mind. Later, I met you by chance in the village. You have no idea how happy I was at that moment.
I know I'm several years older than you, and I might not be your type, but I still want to try for myself.
Jiang Xile, I like you, and I want to have a relationship with you with marriage in mind, a relationship that will never end.
I will be as loyal to you as I am to my country, cherish you, protect you, and put you first in everything. Can you accept my confession?
Although she was touched by Xiao Chengyi's confession, Jiang Xile felt no other emotional turmoil.
She hasn't thought about finding a partner yet, after all, this body is only seventeen years old this year.
"Thank you for your kindness, Comrade Xiao, but I still have to say I'm sorry. I've always treated you as a friend and have never had any other intentions."
You are excellent and capable. I believe you will meet the right girl for you in the future. I sincerely wish you happiness!
Although Xiao Chengyi was disappointed by Jiang Xile's unwavering rejection, he felt more relieved, since he had already anticipated this outcome.
"Sigh! It seems I'm still not good enough to win Jiang Zhiqing's heart. Since that's the case, I'll give up. At least I tried!"
Jiang Xile smiled.
I'm so glad you're able to see things in a positive light!
"There's nothing I can do if I can't figure it out. Would you really give me another chance?"
Jiang Xile shook her head.
"There are many things in life more important than love, aren't there?"
Xiao Chengyi nodded.
"You're right. I've had so much rest and recuperation, it's time for me to go back to training. I'm leaving tomorrow, and I hope we'll meet again someday!"
Wishing you all the best!
Thank you!
After Xiao Chengyi finished speaking, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Jiang Xile.
"This is my unit's mailing address. If you need any help from me, you can write to me. I will do my best to help!"
"I've got the address, but you have to take this too. You brought me so much good food before, I can't let you lose money!"
Jiang Xile handed a ten-yuan note to Xiao Chengyi. Looking at the ten yuan in his hand, Xiao Chengyi gave a wry smile.
"There's no need to be so clear about it. Even if we can't be lovers, we're still friends. Why bother being so calculating?"
Even close brothers keep clear accounts. Take it; I don't want to owe you anything. If you don't want it, I don't need this address either!
"Okay, okay, okay, I'll keep it! Just remember to write to me if you need anything."
"Okay, I understand, thank you!"
Xiao Chengyi took one last, careful look at Jiang Xile, as if trying to etch her face into his heart.
"I'm leaving now. There's one more thing I need to tell you, but I'm not sure if I should!"
"What's up?"
Xiao Chengyi hesitated for a moment, but after some deliberation, he finally revealed that Ye Haochen had said Jiang Xile would not pass the political review.
"I know Ye Zhiqing meant well in reminding you, but I think you should still be careful."
"If he accidentally lets something slip one day, it could have serious consequences for you!"
Jiang Xile narrowed her eyes, gaining a deeper understanding of Ye Haochen. She realized she had underestimated him before.
"I understand, I'll be careful. It's getting late, you should go home too!"
"Okay, see you next time!"
"goodbye!"
Back at the educated youth settlement, Jiang Xile had figured out why Ye Haochen would reveal this matter to Xiao Chengyi.
She simply wanted Xiao Chengyi to give up pursuing her because of her status. But even if Xiao Chengyi gave up, she would choose him!
Sometimes being too arrogant isn't necessarily a good thing. Although this was just a tactic Ye Haochen used to attack his love rival, Jiang Xile didn't like it.
Previously, because of He Zhizhang and Zhao Shanhai, Jiang Xile was more tolerant of Ye Haochen. However, she did not expect that her tolerance would embolden his ambition.
It seems that some things really need to be discussed face-to-face, otherwise some people will always harbor a sliver of wishful thinking, believing that they are the special case.
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