Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Inquiry
Jiang Xi was preoccupied with something and was absent-minded during the meal. Wu Yaqin was worried: "Xixi, what's wrong? Business has been good lately, hasn't it? Why are you unhappy?"
Jiang Xi finally came to her senses. "Mom, Comrade Qi sent me home last time, and we haven't thanked him yet. Let's give him something today to thank him."
Wu Yaqin had wanted to thank Qi Yu'an for a long time, and when Jiang Xi reminded her, she immediately stood up and said, "I've been thinking about this too. I've prepared some things. Please send them to him. Comrade Qi is really a good man. If he hadn't sent you back, you might not be able to walk."
Jiang Xi took the package. Wu Yaqin filled a big bag with a big jar of braised chicken feet, a jar of braised chicken, and a bag of biscuits she bought last time. Wu Yaqin was reluctant to eat them all, so she gave them all to Qi Yu to put in the bag.
These things were ready, and Jiang Xi went to the Youth League Home with the package. Jiang Xi came to the Youth League Home on the one hand to thank Qi Yu'an, and on the other hand to find out about Li Wenbin's situation.
When Jiang Xi found out that the bastard had cheated on her, she warned Li Wenbin not to cheat on other girls. Li Wenbin swore to God that he would never cheat on anyone again and asked Jiang Xi not to tell anyone about it.
Jiang Xi didn't expect that Li Wenbin would not change his bad habits and continued to cheat people, even cheating Xie Xiaoju. Jiang Xi must find evidence to expose Li Wenbin's true face and protect Xie Xiaoju.
Before Jiang Xi walked into the door, he saw a female educated youth. Jiang Xi had some impression of her and remembered that her name was Ye Guixiang.
Ye Guixiang glanced at Jiang Xi with an ambiguous look in her eyes and said, "Why are you here again? Comrade Jiang, you're a single young woman. Why do you keep coming to the educated youth camp? You should be more careful about the impact."
Jiang Xi felt bewildered by Ye Guixiang's sudden advice. It was not her place for a stranger to point fingers at her.
Seeing that Jiang Xi didn't respond, Ye Guixiang continued, "I'm also thinking about you. You're younger than me, so you should call me sister. For us women, reputation is the most important thing. You've already spread some rumors by coming here. If you come a few more times, who knows what kind of rumors will spread. How will you ever get married in the future?"
Ye Guixiang said she was being considerate, but her eyes made people feel uncomfortable. Jiang Xi frowned and said, "You and I have never spoken a word. I don't think we are close enough for you to guide me. Thank you for your reminder, but I don't need your reminder. As for the rumors you mentioned, I don't care."
"I have something else to do, can you please move aside?"
Ye Guixiang's eyebrows twisted into a ball: "I'm trying to persuade you with good intentions, why don't you appreciate it? It would be bad if others said you were immoral, sister Jiang Xi, you're still young and don't understand the horror of rumors."
Ye Guixiang's words were full of threats, and Jiang Xi didn't want to continue talking to her: "I'll say it again, I don't need your reminder, please get out of the way."
Ye Guixiang moved her feet unwillingly. When Jiang Xi walked over, she felt like a poisonous snake was staring at her from behind. She did not look back. No matter what Ye Guixiang wanted to do, she could not hurt her.
Jiang Xi came to the door of a room. Qi Yu'an lived in this dormitory.
Qi Yu'an was reading in the room. Liu Zhiqiang collapsed on the bed and yelled, "Yu'an, I think I'm going to fail the exam again this year. I can't even concentrate on reading. What should I do?"
Qi Yu'an lowered his head to read, turning the pages with his slender fingers: "I have never experienced your troubles, so I can't answer them for you."
Liu Zhiqiang flipped over and said, "Yuan, didn't you skip exams in the past few years? Why are you suddenly taking the college entrance exam this year? What should I do if you leave?"
Qi Yu'an's movements remained unchanged: "I've been taking it slow for a few years, so it's time to take the exam this year."
Liu Zhiqiang covered his face with the book and said in a muffled voice, "I know your family is waiting for you to return. You had too many family matters in the past few years, so we let you postpone the college entrance examination for a few years. If you had taken the exam, you would definitely have passed. You are so capable and your family is so well-off. How could you stay in this small mountain village? You will have to return to Beijing sooner or later."
Qi Yu'an didn't comment. He used to be eager to go home, but something unexpected happened recently, which made him a little conflicted. However, there was no need to say these things to Liu Zhiqiang.
Jiang Xi didn't mean to listen to this, but just as he was about to knock on the door, he heard the conversation inside.
That's right, Comrade Qi is so outstanding. It's not that he didn't get into university, but that he didn't take the exam at all in the past few years. If he prepares for the exam this year, Comrade Qi will definitely be admitted. He will eventually go back to Beijing and shouldn't stay in this small mountain village.
Jiang Xi felt a little lonely, but she quickly suppressed the discomfort in her heart. She knocked on the door calmly and said, "Hello, is anyone inside?"
When Qi Yu'an heard Jiang Xi's voice, he stood up suddenly. Before Liu Zhiqiang could reach the door, Qi Yu'an opened it.
Qi Yu'an was still wearing a shirt today, which was washed very white. He was not thin, but had broad shoulders, thick black hair, thick black eyebrows, and a pair of smiling eyes. A beam of light shone on his face, which was flawless. He was the cleanest and most enthusiastic boy.
"Comrade Jiang, you're here? Are you here to see me?" Qi Yu'an's tone was very familiar.
Jiang Xi showed the package in his hand to Qi Yu'an: "Comrade Qi, thank you for your help last time. My mother asked me to give this to you. It's not a valuable gift, just a token of my appreciation. I hope you will accept it."
Qi Yu looked at Jiang Xi steadily. Jiang Xi had big, bright eyes, curled eyelashes, fair skin, and a delicate nose. She was obviously the most delicate girl, but her face always revealed a stubbornness.
She is like a plant growing wildly in the mountains, able to get up no matter what kind of blow it encounters. Qi Yu'an used to think that girls should be like flowers, protected from wind and rain, but after meeting Jiang Xi, Qi Yu'an changed his mind. He became curious and now knows how to appreciate such beauty, such unrestrained growth, and such vitality, which makes his heart become warm.
Qi Yu'an took the package and said in a slightly raised voice, "Thank you, Comrade Jiang."
These three words carried some inexplicable lingering meaning. Jiang Xi was stunned for a moment, and then told himself not to think too much. Comrade Qi would leave sooner or later. He would definitely pass the college entrance examination after it was over, and he would eventually return to Beijing.
Thinking of this, Jiang Xi regained his composure: "Comrade Qi, you're welcome. This is what I should do. My mother and I are very grateful to you for your enthusiasm."
It was enthusiasm again, Qi Yu'an frowned and concealed the loss in his eyes.
The atmosphere was a little tense for a moment, and Liu Zhiqiang popped up: "Comrade Jiang, what did you bring?"
He wanted to open the package, but Qi Yu'an slapped him away. Qi Yu'an held the package in his arms and said, "This was given to me by Comrade Jiang. You don't have to be curious."
Liu Zhiqiang... When did Yu'an become so stingy? Are they still friends? Wuwuwu, Liu Zhiqiang couldn't bear this blow.
Just when Liu Zhiqiang was feeling depressed, he heard Jiang Xi's voice: "Liu Zhiqing, I have something to tell you. Can you come out with me for a while?"
The air was silent for a moment, and Liu Zhiqiang felt a chill. Qi Yu'an's eyes slid across his face like a knife, and when they moved towards Jiang Xi, his eyes became gentle again.
Qi Yu'an inquired with his eyes. Jiang Xi wanted to ask Liu Zhiqiang something, but it was not convenient to let Qi Yu'an know, so he could only pretend not to see Qi Yu'an's puzzled look.
Jiang Xi continued to ask: "Liu Zhiqing, is this okay?"
Liu Zhiqiang stammered, "Ah, sure, Comrade Jiang, what do you want to ask me?"
Jiang Xi wanted to ask Liu Zhiqiang about Li Wenbin. Liu Zhiqiang was a lively person who liked gossip. Jiang Xi had long noticed that Liu Zhiqiang was very observant and might know some inside stories, but it was not good to let Qi Yu'an know these things. In Jiang Xi's heart, Qi Yu'an would not get involved in these messy things, and he still had to take exams, so Jiang Xi did not want to disturb him.
"Liu Zhiqing, let's go outside and talk."
Liu Zhiqiang was in a daze and followed Jiang Xi out the door.
Qi Yu'an…wanted to go out, but that was too uncool. He continued reading, but found he couldn't concentrate at all. What on earth did Jiang Xi want to say to Liu Zhiqiang? He even wanted to carry him on his back? Qi Yu'an closed the book, feeling a surge of restlessness.
Liu Zhiqiang followed Jiang Xi out of the yard. They did not go to a remote place, but just stood in a place with few people.
Jiang Xi said directly: "Comrade Liu, I have something to ask you. Do you know what Li Wenbin has been doing recently?"
Liu Zhiqiang...what's going on? What's going on?
He had always felt that something was amiss between Jiang Xi and Li Wenbin, and now that Jiang Xi was asking about Li Wenbin, Liu Zhiqiang knew something was amiss! Jiang Xi wasn't simple, not simple at all.
"Comrade Jiang, why are you asking what Li Wenbin is doing? What is your relationship with him?"
Jiang Xi stared at Liu Zhiqiang intently, making him feel uneasy. Unexpectedly, Jiang Xi continued to ask a question that had nothing to do with Li Wenbin: "Comrade Liu, are you on good terms with Comrade Qi?"
Although he didn't understand what Jiang Xi meant by this question, Liu Zhiqiang still said proudly, "Of course. In the entire Youth League, no, in the entire Liangshui Village, no, in the entire Jing City, Yu An and I have the best relationship. We are childhood friends, grew up together, and went to the countryside together. This year, I will be admitted to university with him. We are close friends!"
Jiang Xi felt relieved for a moment. She trusted Qi Yu'an's character very much. Since she could become good friends with Qi Yu'an, it meant that Liu Zhiqiang's character was not bad either.
"Comrade Liu, the reason I came to you to ask about Li Wenbin is because he did some bad things."
"Bad things? What bad things? I've known for a long time that Li Wenbin is not a good person. What did he do?" Liu Zhiqiang was very interested.
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