It was almost midnight when Meng Xiao returned. He tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. He had the next day left. He and Qingqing were dating, and the day after tomorrow he had to return to the army. He didn't know how to bring it up with Shen Qingli.
That he wasn't actually an educated youth? That he was about to return to the army? That he was on a mission? That he was leaving? ... The more I thought about it, the more confused I became, and the more I couldn't sleep!
He simply gave up sleep, got out of bed, put on his clothes and shoes, and walked out. He had to build a toilet for his little girl. He was worried that after he left, with Zhao Xiaoyun around, it would be inconvenient for the little girl to use the toilet at the educated youth camp.
Meng Xiao took the certificate issued in advance by his army and walked to the captain's house in the dark and knocked on the door. The captain was awakened by the knock on the door and ran to open it in a panic. He thought something must have happened! Otherwise, who would dare to disturb his sleep in the middle of the night?
"Meng Zhiqing? What's wrong?" The captain was stunned when he saw it was Meng Xiao.
"Let's talk inside." Meng Xiao took the lead and stepped into the house.
"I'm sorry to disturb your rest so late at night, Captain."
The captain was relieved to see that he had nothing urgent to do. "What's going on in the middle of the night?"
Meng Xiao took out his officer ID and the certificate from the army and handed them to the captain. He lowered his eyes and whispered, "I believe the reason is clearly stated in this certificate. I have completed my mission and will leave for home the day after tomorrow. So I came here to inform you, captain, otherwise you won't be able to explain the disappearance of an educated youth. After I leave, just give this certificate to the commune leader."
"...I understand, Captain Meng..." The captain was still a little confused. For a moment, he didn't know how to address the young man before him. It was true that the younger generation pushed the older generation forward. With such a young captain, it was no wonder he had the nerve to confront a few people in the small square that day. The village chief still remembered that ruthlessness and oppression.
"Captain, just call me Meng Zhiqing. I just talked about official business. I have some personal matters that I need your help with." Meng Xiao paused and continued, "Shen Qingli is my girlfriend. As you know, she was bullied by another educated youth a few days ago. The educated youth's toilet is shared. After I leave, I'm worried that she will be bullied if she goes there alone. So I hope the captain can help me find a few people tomorrow morning to build a toilet next to Shen Zhiqing's house. I can pay one person two yuan a day, but the repair must be completed by tomorrow."
"The wages don't need to be that much. Fifty cents a day per person is high enough." The team leader sighed in his heart that Captain Meng was really good to Shen Zhiqing. Now that he was returning to the army, he estimated that Shen Zhiqing would not stay in their team for long.
"Okay, fifty cents each. One more thing." Meng Xiao felt a bit overwhelmed and embarrassed to speak. But he left quickly, wanting to arrange everything for her.
"I don't want her to have to fetch water and firewood every day after work. Captain, please help me find someone to do it. Five yuan a month, I'll give it to you for three months." Meng Xiao said, then lowered his head and took out money from his pocket, counted out forty yuan, and handed it to the village chief. "Just these two things. Save the extra money for a few packs of cigarettes. Captain, please keep a good eye on Shen Zhiqing from now on. If she's willing to join the army, I'll take her away soon."
"Okay, don't worry, leave it all to me." The team leader felt a little jealous. Why did Meng Zhiqing treat his girlfriend like a daughter?
"Then I won't disturb the captain's rest. I'll go first." Meng Xiao walked to the door and stretched out his hand to help the captain close the door.
After arranging everything, Meng Xiao went back and fell asleep peacefully.
Shen Qingli was woken up by a loud noise that morning. Angrily, he got dressed and opened the door to see what was going on. When he reached the source of the noise at the back of the house, he saw Meng Xiao, holding mud in one hand and a brick in the other. Next to him were three middle-aged men from the village who looked just like him.
Shen Qingli frowned and walked forward: "What are you doing?"
Meng Xiao heard the voice behind him and turned around to see Shen Qingli. He retracted his hand and stood up. "I'll fix a toilet for you. Let's go."
Shen Qingli followed him to the kitchen and scooped two buckets of water into the basin for him to wash his hands, while he brushed his teeth with a cup in his hand.
Meng Xiao washed his hands, took out Shen Qingli's basin, and mixed water for her to wash her face while looking at her hesitantly. After hesitating for a long time, he finally said: "I got up early and went to the town to buy buns. I will come to you after dinner. I have something to tell you."
He was really afraid that his little girl would be angry and sad!
Shen Qingli felt that he was acting strangely today. Fixing the toilet? What couldn't he just say? While she was eating a bun, he paced back and forth again. She suppressed her doubts, quickly finished her breakfast, and looked at him: "Tell me, what's the matter?"
Meng Xiao looked at her with a questioning look, avoiding her gaze guiltily. He pulled her into the room and pushed her to sit on the bed. He stood opposite her, head lowered like a primary school student who had made a mistake, and said nervously, "I...I'm leaving."
"Where are you going?" Shen Qingli's heart tightened. Judging from Meng Xiao's behavior, she certainly couldn't be naive enough to think that he was going to the mountain or to the town.
"Go back to the city." He said with difficulty
"Why?" Shen Qingli's voice was emotionless.
Meng Xiao took out his military officer ID and gently placed it in her hand
"Are you a soldier?" Shen Qingli rubbed the officer's ID in his hand and said
"Well, my mission here is complete, I have to go back. Sorry, Qingqing." He looked ashamed and stood there a little uneasy.
Shen Qingli was silent for a while: "So, are you breaking up with me?"
Meng Xiao raised his head sharply when he heard this: "I didn't! Why break up? I won't break up!"
Shen Qingli burst out laughing: "Then what are you afraid of? Why do you look so sorry for me?"
Seeing Shen Qingli's smile, Meng Xiao felt relieved. He spoke again with a pitiful tone: "I'm afraid you'll blame me for hiding it from you. I'm leaving tomorrow. I'm afraid you'll be sad and want to break up with me."
"I'm definitely not feeling well, and I don't want to be separated from you, but why should I blame you? We're not breaking up, and besides, you're not doing anything unforgivable! You're going to defend our country, and as your partner, I understand and am proud of you. You're amazing!" She had a clear smile on her lips, and her eyes seemed to sparkle with twinkling lights.
Meng Xiao felt his heart was filled with a sour and swollen feeling. He took a step forward and hugged his little girl tightly in his arms. His slightly hoarse voice rang out.
"Thank you, Qingqing."
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