Chapter 210 Departure
Seeing Wei Yang carrying a military green cloth bag, Song Lubai assumed he had brought her something delicious again.
Before he could speak, she smiled and said, "I asked Sister Yan Fang to make you a dress. It's black, but it'll probably be a bit hot to wear in the summer."
Wei Yang looked surprised. "Why did you decide to make clothes for me?"
Song Lubai said frankly, "I just wanted to give you something. I asked Sister Fang to make it. The fabric cost me a little over seven yuan, which is much cheaper than buying ready-made clothes directly."
Wei Yang's slightly tense expression relaxed a lot. "I'll wear the clothes when I get back. I'll be away for a while, so I'll be leaving."
Looking at his noticeably tanned face, Song Lubai asked, "Business? Where are you going?"
Wei Yang shook his head: "It's not official business. I received news that my third brother-in-law is in trouble, and things haven't been peaceful at my third sister's house lately either. I have to go back."
Seeing that she was frowning and seemed not to understand, he simply made it clear.
Upon hearing Wei Yang mention the name of his third brother-in-law, Song Lubai's eyes widened.
She had seen that name before in a newspaper that Dai Shuhua brought back from the division headquarters.
That person was over fifty years old, and his name frequently appeared in the newspapers…
Wei Yang's third sister looks to be only around thirty years old.
But now is not the time to dwell on this.
Song Lubai asked, "What do you want to go back for?"
The person's identity was too sensitive, so Wei Yang walked with her to a secluded corner.
He said gravely, "The situation is very serious. I don't know if he has committed those crimes. I'll go back and check on the situation first."
Song Lubai felt that the situation was not optimistic, but as long as he survived these years, perhaps the dawn would break.
She pulled out the only two national grain coupons she had left from her pocket. "Use them on the train."
Wei Yang didn't take it. "I've prepared everything. You can take it and use it yourself. I'm not sure when I'll be back. If something serious happens while I'm gone, you can come to me..."
He whispered a name in her ear.
Song Lubai nodded, "You can go without worry."
She didn't think anything would happen to her.
After a pause, Wei Yang continued, "On the way back, I'd like to visit your house to formally meet your mother and brothers and tell them what's going on. Is that alright?"
Song Lubai was taken aback; she hadn't expected that he would go back to handle some business and still make a trip to her house.
She nodded. "I've already told my mother about us in the letter. You can go now."
He smiled, glanced around, and seeing that no one was there, asked in a serious tone, "Comrade Song, I'm leaving now. May I give you a hug?"
Wei Yang looked very brave, but his ears were already bright red.
Song Lu's face flushed, revealing a hint of shyness.
After she nodded, a pair of arms embraced her.
She felt hot all over, especially the parts of her body where the two of them were in contact.
She could feel his burning body temperature.
He quickly released her and said seriously, "I'm leaving."
Song Lubai watched him walk away and rubbed her burning cheeks.
As the days went by, the atmosphere in the city began to subtly change after Wei Yang left.
In addition to more meetings, the supply and marketing department staff also started learning a new dance.
Song Lubai had just finished a meeting in the cafeteria and was about to return to her dormitory when Chen Weiliang and Yang Lizhen waved to her at the gate of the compound.
Song Lubai glanced subconsciously at Minister Zhou, who was walking ahead with his back ramrod straight.
She couldn't see Minister Zhou's expression, but she could clearly see Chen Weiliang's gaze fixed on Minister Zhou.
At that moment, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
Minister Zhou glanced at Chen Weiliang once and then looked away, as if he didn't see Chen Weiliang at all.
Song Lubai approached and asked, "You've been discharged from the hospital?"
Chen Weiliang nodded and said, "Lizhen will accompany me to Shanghai for another visit. We'll treat you to a meal before we leave."
Song Lubai didn't ask about their relationship at all, and just ate in silence when they arrived at the restaurant.
Yang Lizhen was mentally prepared for Song Lubai to ask questions, but Song Lubai didn't ask any at all.
"Comrade Song, has the department been very busy lately?"
Song Lubai said, "The work is similar to before, except there are a lot of ideological study meetings, and I also have to learn to dance in my spare time."
When asked about the dance, Yang Lizhen said, "Our workplace is also learning it, and we've become more proficient at it."
After talking for a while, as Chen Weiliang went to the restroom, Yang Lizhen approached and asked in a low voice, "Comrade Song, I have a question for you..."
Song Lubai had a gut feeling that this matter was related to Chen Weiliang.
Did you see Wang Yang the day Weiliang had the accident?
Song Lubai remained silent.
She didn't know what was going on with Yang Lizhen, but she guessed that Yang Lizhen's current stance was probably the same as Chen Weiliang's.
Yang Lizhen didn't know why she wouldn't speak. After hesitating, she whispered, "Before I married Wang Yang, Wei Liang and I were dating. I mentioned it to my mother once, but she strongly rejected me. I didn't dare to resist. I married Wang Yang. I never expected Wang Yang to lay a hand on Wei Liang."
Song Lubai rolled her eyes inwardly as she listened.
Now that you're married, cut all ties with your ex and put your heart back on your current partner after the wedding.
She also remembered what Wang Yang had said that day: Yang Lizhen had filed for divorce for Chen Weiliang.
Song Lubai wondered if Chen Weiliang was involved, but she felt that the three of them were still entangled.
Song Lubai asked, "Are you getting married?"
Yang Lizhen nodded, "My parents still disagree, and I don't know what to do in the future."
Song Lubai: "Then why didn't you insist back then? If you had insisted, none of this would have happened."
Yang Lizhen shook her head, saying bitterly, "You don't know my mother. She's the boss at home. If it weren't for..."
If Chen Weiliang hadn't gotten into trouble and threatened suicide, she and Wang Yang would still be husband and wife.
With no one to confide in, and feeling utterly stifled, Yang Lizhen began to pour out her heart to Song Lubai:
"Now Wang Yang's parents hate me very, very much. Our two families are practically enemies. My dad wants to seek justice for Wei Liang, but it's all because I'm in the wrong. Comrade Song, I've made things so bad. My dad said that if I had told him about Wei Liang and me beforehand, he would have agreed to our marriage."
"But I know it's impossible. At home, my dad can't go against my mom's wishes. If my mom doesn't agree, it's useless even if he does."
"This is all so terrible. I've ruined Weiliang's life and brought trouble to the family. Sometimes I think I might as well just die, but I can't, Weiliang still needs me..."
Song Lubai was unable to empathize with Yang Lizhen.
In her heart, there is no relationship that cannot be resisted, not even that of her closest relatives.
If it goes against your own will and you really can't get over it in your heart, you can either overturn it or stay away from it; there's always a way to make yourself feel better.
As Yang Lizhen spoke, she couldn't help but cry.
Song Lubai sat there unmoved.
When Chen Weiliang returned, he stood behind Yang Lizhen, listening to her cry with a blank expression.
Song Lubai saw no emotion in his eyes.
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