When An Moxue and Wu Sicheng arrived at Juedelou, they went directly to the private room they had reserved.
As soon as the door to the private room opened, there was a moment of silence inside, and everyone in the room looked towards the doorway.
Wu Sicheng led An Moxue inside. He Yang came to his senses and said with a smile, "Brother Wu, Comrade An, you've come. Please have a seat."
After He Yang finished speaking, someone next to him joked, "Cheng, it's harder to see you than to see my dad. You've finally decided to bring your girlfriend out to meet people."
Another person chimed in, "Such a beauty must be kept hidden. If it were me, I wouldn't want you to see her either."
As the two approached, Wu Sicheng introduced them: "Mo Xue, these are all my childhood friends. In order, they are Hong Shan and his wife Li Yue, He Yang, Lou Xijing, Tian Geng, Xin Hui and his wife Yang Liu, and this last one is Wen Mi, the one He Yang mentioned whose child is already ten years old."
Then he introduced her to his childhood friends present: "This is my girlfriend, An Moxue."
An Moxue and the others shook hands, and Wu Sicheng bumped shoulders with each of them before taking his seat.
After they sat down, they saw that Wu Ge, who was usually gentle and refined, showed a level of attentiveness they had never seen before. He poured tea, served snacks, and even carefully tested the temperature of the teacup with his hand before placing it in front of An Moxue.
Upon first meeting her, they were already stunned by her appearance and temperament. Now, Wu Sicheng had unknowingly taught them a lesson, and even their conversations became more formal and proper.
Given how much Wu Sicheng cherished her, they couldn't help but take her seriously.
Hongshan asked, "Cheng, is this trip back on leave or for business?"
Wu Sicheng smiled and said, "On vacation."
Lou Xijing asked, "When did you get back?"
“It’s been a few days.” Wu Sicheng held An Moxue’s hand under the table.
Lou Xijing asked again, "Why didn't I see you in the compound?"
"I just went back to see my grandpa and parents, and I've been busy these past few days, so I haven't been staying at the compound." An Moxue tried to break free from his hand, but he held it tightly.
Wen Mi tentatively asked An Moxue, "I wonder what Comrade An does?" After asking, she glanced cautiously at Wu Sicheng.
An Moxue smiled and said, "I used to be an educated youth sent to the countryside, and I'll be a student soon."
Wu Sicheng added from the side, "I'll be studying at Kyoto University when school starts. I'll be going back to the army then. Please keep an eye on things for me and make sure no one bullies me. Give me a copy of everyone's contact information later."
"Okay." Several people spoke at the same time, but they all had a look of anticipation in their eyes.
Kyoto University!
It seems that Li's granddaughter will be attending Kyoto University when school starts, but no one has told Wu Sicheng about it.
Wen Mi said, "I rarely see you these past few years, but I always hear the old man say that you got a first-class merit on a mission here and a second-class merit on a mission there. You're not around, but you've really put us poor brothers through a lot of hardship. The old folks at home are always comparing us. Now that you're finally back, what do you say we should do?"
Wu Sicheng said helplessly, "This meal is on me, you can order whatever you want." He was in a rare good mood as he watched them all putting on such a respectable act in front of An Moxue.
However, after a few drinks, will he still be able to maintain his current state?
"Okay, let's order now." Tian Geng, who was sitting at the door, shouted, then regretted it a little. Was he too loud?
However, An Moxue didn't notice, but her childhood friends did see his unusual behavior. However, no one said anything, and they all kept their distance!
The group picked up the menus, and a waiter who had been waiting at the door came in with paper and pen. They said a dish and he wrote it down. Finally, they also ordered a few bottles of good wine.
After the group finished ordering, An Moxue and Wu Sicheng looked at the menu. An Moxue then made the decision to order two hot dishes, two cold dishes, and two desserts.
Finally, he looked at them again and asked, "Is there anything here that you find taboo? If so, we'll change it."
The group exchanged glances, and judging from the amount of food and the way he prepared it, they knew that this person was someone of status and had plenty of money.
Several people waved their hands, all saying they didn't need it.
After the waiter left, Hongshan's wife, Li Yue, asked curiously, "Comrade An, where did you go during your rural service? How come you're still so well-preserved?"
An Moxue looked at her and said, "I am in Feilong Province in the North. It is a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters, distinct seasons, and a very fertile environment."
Xin Hui's wife, Yang Liu, said, "I've noticed that many people who have returned to the city are dark-skinned and thin. Did you only stay in the countryside for a short time before coming back? Did you not do much farm work? Otherwise, your skin doesn't look like you've done any farm work!"
An Moxue didn't know whether her words were intentional or unintentional, but she still smiled and replied, "I went to the countryside in 1968 and have been there ever since. Maybe it's hereditary! My mother's skin is very fair, the kind that never gets tanned no matter how much sun she gets. I still remember the first time I saved Wu Sicheng, it was shortly after I went to the countryside, it was during the busy farming season, and everyone in the village was incredibly envious."
Wu Sicheng was talking to his childhood friend while keeping a close eye on An Moxue. After An Moxue finished answering, he glanced at Yang Liu, then turned back to continue talking to them, his ears perked up.
Yang Liu remained calm, as if she had asked those questions out of pure curiosity, and then asked, "You also saved Comrade Wu?" But the sharpness and disbelief in her voice were palpable to anyone who heard it.
“Yes, and more than once!” Wu Sicheng looked up at her and said very seriously, “You may not know Mo Xue, so let me introduce her to you again. My girlfriend, An Mo Xue, is the one who saved me several times, and she is the one I pursued for years with unwavering persistence. Speaking of her parents, I think everyone here should know them. The late commander of the Lion Corps, An Muyang, and the martyr Lan Dieyi, known as the 'Holy Hand' of the Military Command, are Mo Xue’s parents.”
Suddenly, everyone saw shock in each other's eyes.
The story of the famous Commander An and his wife's sacrifice was widely known in the military region. A few years later, the truth about their sacrifice came to light, which also led to a high-profile series of murders. Rumors circulated that their spirits had returned for revenge, causing widespread panic. It was all very mysterious and widely known.
Back then, many people privately speculated about this matter repeatedly, but none could figure it out, and there were many guesses. However, the role played by Commander An's daughter in this matter must have been significant.
Otherwise, how could it have been such a coincidence that the naked truth of that year was revealed? But several high-ranking officials were involved, including a founding general, and they were all demoted!
No one would believe that Commander An's daughter wasn't involved. Unexpectedly, the person standing before me was her.
Several people were deep in thought, placing An Moxue on a higher level. Yang Liu wasn't part of their circle back then and didn't know about An Muyang and his wife's situation, but she inexplicably felt that the atmosphere had changed after Wu Sicheng finished speaking, though she didn't know why.
Li Yue's gaze was full of passion as she looked at her.
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