The last few dumplings the cook made were rejected and never cooked; he said he'd just make a pot of porridge to feed the dog.
Fortunately, these young masters and ladies didn't mind. If they had to eat a pot of incomprehensible wontons that they had made themselves, it might have spoiled their mood.
Xu Zhuohua picked up a round dumpling and stuffed it into her mouth, but it almost wouldn't fit. She looked down to catch it with her hand, but her chin bumped into a warm, large hand.
Cheng Muyun reached out and caught the soup dripping from the corner of her mouth, then gently lifted her chin and smiled tenderly.
Because they were in the courtyard, Xu Zhuohua's hands were always ice-cold, while Cheng Muyun's hands were like a furnace. Xu Zhuohua couldn't help but hold his big hand.
"Your hands are so warm."
Cheng Muyun raised an eyebrow and wrapped his large hand around the small hand. "Let me warm it up for you."
Luo Yunqiao was still sitting at the table. Xu Zhuohua coughed lightly and pulled her hand away, but she was still somewhat reluctant to let go of that warmth.
Suppressing her lingering feelings, Xu Zhuohua put her hands in her pockets.
"So many people are watching."
Cheng Muyun smiled, reached out and pulled the stool under Xu Zhuohua's bottom. With a forceful pull, Xu Zhuohua and the stool were brought close to Cheng Muyun. Xu Zhuohua lost her balance and fell into Cheng Muyun's arms.
"well--"
Xu Zhuohua called out casually, and everyone at the table looked over. She awkwardly punched Cheng Muyun's thigh.
He lowered his voice and asked, "What are you going to do?"
Cheng Muyun seemed oblivious to the stares of the crowd, saying, "I'm warm, come closer to me."
At this table, Luo Yunqiao likes Cheng Muyun, Chen Hede is interested in Xu Zhuohua, and Liang Shaozun has just lost his fiancée. The two of them sticking together at this time will only annoy people.
Xu Zhuohua pushed the large hand off her waist, blushing with embarrassment, and hastily changed the subject.
"Second Brother, don't you think our current situation—making dumplings together, eating together, each doing our part, and working towards the same goal—resembles the communist movement described in the newspapers?"
Xu Jixin pondered for a moment, "Are you talking about Xiao Wuxin's article? It does look somewhat similar."
The others became interested, and Chen Hede looked over, "What do you mean? Communism?"
Xu Zhuohua was overjoyed. As expected, Chen Hede was a member of the organization, and he was indeed qualified.
"It's like a communal pot of food, where everyone works together, eats the same food, and is distributed according to their work and needs. No one engages in monopolistic practices."
Chen Hede scratched his head. "Although I haven't read many books, I really admire Miss Xu's description, but... isn't this a bit too idealistic?"
Before Xu Zhuohua could explain, Xu Jixin retorted, "Deputy Director Chen, there is such a country to our very north. It is based on its workers and is now developing quite well. It can be considered a world power. Whether in terms of industry or military, it is second to none."
Cheng Muyun had no interest in communism or workers, but he became instantly interested when he heard that the military was also very powerful.
"What country?"
"Soviet".
Cheng Muyun frowned. "How come I've never heard of this country?"
Xu Jixin took a sip of hot soup, which warmed him from his throat to his stomach. He smiled slightly and said, "It's not called that. It's a regime. Things are tense lately, so I can't go into details."
Xu Zhuohua looked over and asked, "What's going on?"
Cheng Muyun said, "Ze Peng's article was praised by people from all walks of life after it was published, but it endangered the stability of the Beiyang government. Ze Peng left Xinhai City and went to the north."
Xu Zhuohua never saw Xiao Wuxin again after their marriage, and recently she was also heartbroken because of Cheng Wenyun's death.
If you think about it carefully, last month was the first month that Xiao Wuxin wrote an article about the Soviet Union. He was forced to flee to Beiping and met many like-minded friends in the future.
Xiao Wuxin's new path was steady and solid, with each step following the course of history without deviation.
Xu Zhuohua was very fortunate to have met Xiao Wuxin, even though his future path was destined to have nothing to do with her.
Xu Zhuohua sighed: "Xiao Wuxin is destined for great things!"
Chen Hede nodded. "I come from a humble background and have the utmost contempt for the arrogant attitude of those people. Xiao Wuxin is the only person I admire."
Xu Zhuohua smiled quietly. Needless to say, Xiao Wuxin must have been sent away by Chen Hede. They had known each other for a long time, and Chen Hede was deeply influenced by Xiao Wuxin's ideas.
However, Xu Zhuohua did not know exactly when they started contacting each other, but judging from Chen Hede's expression, it was probably sometime recently.
Xu Zhuohua exclaimed, "When I first met Xiao Wuxin, I felt that he was radiating light, and his face was filled with the word 'justice.' He will definitely be the savior of the future."
Chen Hede smiled and said, "You admire Xiao Wuxin so much?"
Xu Zhuohua nodded, then secretly glanced at Cheng Muyun, who had been quite jealous of Xiao Wuxin before.
However, Cheng Muyun simply sipped his soup as if he hadn't heard anything, remaining calm and composed.
Xu Jixin suddenly patted Xu Zhuohua on the shoulder, "I saw you were quite energetic during the parade, you'll be a savior in the future!"
When the protests were mentioned, Chen Hede lowered his head slightly. Back then, he had arrested Xu Zhuohua twice, which greatly fueled the relationship between Cheng Muyun and Xu Zhuohua. Now, thinking back on it, he regretted it deeply.
Cheng Muyun was deeply infatuated with Xu Zhuohua at that time, and did many foolish things, even openly disobeying his own father.
Everyone had a lot of facial expressions.
Only Luo Yunqiao looked at Xu Zhuohua with some envy.
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