They were picking up the same person and going to the same destination, so the two groups didn't separate, and Xiao Zheng put away his sign.
However, these two vehicles are quite a target.
As soon as the car door opened, people carrying large and small bags squeezed out, followed by those carrying live chickens and ducks. The smell was indescribable, and there wasn't enough air to breathe. With that kind of situation, it was difficult to even catch your breath after getting off the car.
Their hair was a mess, their clothes had buttons torn off, and some people started looking for their shoes as soon as they got off the bus—it was quite a scene.
Everyone in front squeezed off, and when almost everyone had gotten off, Qin Qingjiang's figure slowly appeared. He immediately spotted the two most conspicuous cars, followed by several familiar and unfamiliar people. This impressive scene washed away all his sadness.
"Big brother!"
"Big brother!"
"Brother Qin!"
"Hello, I am Secretary Xi's bodyguard, here to pick you up."
After greeting everyone, Qin Qingjiang said,
"Isn't this a bit too much of a show?"
Why did two cars and so many people come to pick him up?
Does he deserve this kind of ostentation?
Knowing they might have something to say, Xiao Zheng simply got into his car.
"Follow me, Secretary Xi is waiting."
Cheng Rui and Cheng An exchanged a glance and then sat down next to each other.
Several people got into the car, and Qin Qingjiang asked again.
"Why did you all come here too?"
"We're on our way, didn't you see? We're here to pick up those two kids."
I patted him on the shoulder briefly, but he didn't say anything nice.
"Big brother, we know you had an accident. Qinghuai and Mom and Dad are worried and didn't dare tell the child. They just wanted to see it with their own eyes and hear what you have to say and your future plans. If there's anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask."
Although we don't have any great abilities here, we know the area and the people, so we can't let anyone bully us if anything happens.
Qin Qingjiang remained silent for a few seconds, then gave a slight smile.
"Are you all here to back me up?"
Qin Qinghuai couldn't help but hum softly.
"What do you think? To be bullied to that extent and not even know how to fight back? You're really something."
Qin Qingjiang froze, and his smile vanished instantly.
She turned around and glared at him. Didn't she see that the other person was already sad? And she said those things, like rubbing salt into the wound. Is this the right time to say such things?
Qin Qinghuai was unwilling.
"Since we're already here, why don't we go see the kids?"
Qin Qinghuai felt a tightness in his chest. He had been waiting, thinking his brother would make some move, but it turned out to be just this? A divorce, and that was it?
She made a big fuss about reporting a meritorious person, who turned out to be her own mother-in-law. As a result, she got a divorce. But her in-laws, who had done nothing wrong, were forced to leave the capital and come to this remote and poor place to find peace. No matter how you look at it, she couldn't swallow this insult.
"I think I shouldn't go. I don't know about this yet, so how am I supposed to tell them?"
Looking at the increasing greenery outside the window, Qin Qingjiang's eyes were filled with confusion. He managed to resolve the matter with a sigh of relief, but his mind was still in turmoil. He didn't even know which way to go, let alone the child.
At the time, I wanted to leave Beijing, the farther the better. Coincidentally, this was the first place that came to mind, and I applied here without thinking. Now I don't know if this step was right or wrong.
"The younger one is fine, but Qin Jing seems to have guessed something. He hasn't been in a good mood these past few days. The child is grown up, and some things can't be resolved by hiding them."
Qin Yi drove carefully, occasionally stealing glances at Qin Qingjiang in the passenger seat, pursing his lips and not daring to make a sound.
"Didn't he ask?"
Qin Qinghuai remained silent.
"Big brother, I don't know Qin Jing very well. When I went back last time, my impression of him was that he was a very sunny, talkative and cheerful kid."
But their arrival was sudden, and since then, Qin Jing has been very preoccupied. Except when taking care of the children, he always rushes to help the adults with chores. Sometimes he just sits in a daze and doesn't smile much anymore. When we were about to leave, he was secretly watching us from the yard. He probably already guessed what we were here for.
If you continue to keep this a secret and don't say anything, the children will definitely start to overthink. They'll wonder if the reason you sent them here in such a hurry is because they've been abandoned, or because their parents don't want them anymore, or because something has happened.
It might not seem like a big deal for a short time, and you might think it will get better with time, but how painful it must be for the child.
Qin Qingjiang turned to look out the window, raising his hand to hide the tears welling up in his eyes.
Jian Dan didn't say anything more. They were all adults. If they hadn't been in a desperate situation, who would be willing to watch their child suffer from this lovesickness?
They soon arrived at the county government compound, where two cars stopped one after the other, and several people got out one after another.
At that time, there were no tall buildings like those in later generations. The county committee building was just a small, three-story building, but it was old.
Xiao Zheng explained,
"This is the county party committee office building. The courtyard not far ahead is the dormitory. The secretary's office is on the third floor. Follow me."
Qin Qingjiang perked up, looked around at the place where he would soon live and work, and couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart.
Unfortunately, when they entered the office, Xi Ping'an was in a meeting. Xiao Zheng poured water for everyone.
"Please wait a moment. The secretary's meeting is almost over. The secretary has already made arrangements. I'll go to the state-run restaurant to get you some food. You can eat here later, and it will be easier to talk."
Cheng An and Cheng Rui exchanged a glance, then stood up simultaneously, grinning.
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