Chen Hede was stunned for a long time. He didn't want to refuse Xu Zhuohua, but he also didn't want Xu Zhuohua to entrust this matter to him with peace of mind.
Because he always felt that Xu Zhuohua was entrusting her son to someone else.
He dared not accept the entrustment directly.
"Do you know something? Why are you saying this? The Xu family will provide support, but what about you?"
Xu Zhuohua pursed her lips, her shoulders trembling slightly. She dared not look Chen Hede in the eye, which further solidified Chen Hede's belief that Xu Zhuohua was entrusting her child to someone else.
Chen Hede asked, "Xu Zhuohua, I think our relationship can already be considered as that of friends. Since you entrusted me to help Cheng Muyun, shouldn't you explain your plans to me?"
Xu Zhuohua didn't want to talk about it, but rather, few people would believe her if she did.
She thought for a moment and said, "Although I am just a woman, I have learned about the situation in Dongzhou and the South these days. In addition, with the increase in the volume of arms transportation, I guess that a bloody war is about to break out. As the commander of the three armies, Cheng Yuguang will definitely have to participate in the suppression. Cheng Muyun will not be able to escape either."
Chen Hede said gently, "In chaotic times, this kind of thing happens every year. The warlords of the Anhui clique have been fighting Cheng Yuguang for many years, so there are no surprises."
Xu Zhuohua shook his head and said, "No, that was before. The current situation is very dangerous for Cheng Muyun. It's not just those southern warlords, but also the Japanese, who are all unknown threats."
"The Japanese?" Chen Hede was puzzled. "Although the Japanese are not honest, there are also French and British people in Xinhai City. The Japanese can't cause any trouble at all."
Xu Zhuohua looked at Chen Hede with a firm gaze, "No, the Japanese have big ambitions. They will be the ones to stir up the biggest storm. We must take precautions."
Chen Hede nodded, a slight smile appearing on his lips. Xu Zhuohua's serious and cautious demeanor was beautiful and captivating.
"Prevention is certainly necessary, but is there any need to be so worried?"
Xu Zhuohua sighed and said, "We can make a bet. If the Japanese really do overturn the table in the future, then I'll consider it a win."
Chen Hede laughed heartily, "Haha, okay, what's the bet?"
Xu Zhuohua waved his hand, "There are no stakes, just consider it a win for me."
After all, there were still more than a decade until the July 7 Incident. Even if Xu Zhuohua won, she wouldn't get any of the stakes, because if nothing unexpected happened, she would have died long ago.
Chen Hede keenly noticed the fleeting sadness in Xu Zhuohua's eyes, but did not point it out.
"good."
Xu Zhuohua added, "I really hope you can help me. If I see things clearly enough, and Cheng Muyun really ends up being abandoned by everyone, I still hope you can save him."
Chen Hede finally nodded, "Okay, if it's really as you say, I will help him."
Xu Zhuohua visibly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Chen Hede agreed, it meant that Cheng Muyun's chances of survival had increased.
Tears of gratitude welled up in her eyes. "Thank you, Chen Hede."
Chen Hede originally came to check on Xu Zhuohua's situation under the guise of transporting weapons, but unexpectedly agreed to help her save Cheng Muyun without fully understanding why.
The setting sun dyed the pond blood-red, and the koi carp, with their silken tails, floated in the water, their scales reflecting light like scattered gold on Chen Hede's face.
He stared at the faintly visible blue stones beneath the water's surface. "Where are you going next?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a bright silver arc suddenly burst open on the water's surface.
A red carp broke through the duckweed and leaped out of the water, its tail fin sweeping away the water droplets on the lotus leaves, which then splashed onto the tips of the two people's shoes.
As the ripples spread, Xu Zhuohua's reflection shattered into hundreds of pieces in the shimmering water.
"Go to Beiping."
Withered leaves brushed past the dead lotus stems, startling the small shrimp hiding among the water plants.
"Go see my elder brother and Xiao Wuxin to find out the progress of the eastward and northward routes."
The distant, muffled chimes of the clock tower startled the egrets from the reeds. A school of fish suddenly rippled across the water's surface, creating waves that mirrored the turbulent emotions churning within him.
Chen Hede's gaze fell on the kapok flower jade pendant on Xu Zhuohua's waist. "I have heard a lot about the deeds of this young mistress of the Xu family along the way."
Xu Zhuohua smiled and said, "What achievements could I possibly have? The systems for the Eastbound and Southbound routes are already quite comprehensive. I'm just going through the motions."
“That’s right,” Chen Hede waved his hand with a smile. “You tripled the efficiency of the Eastbound Southbound Route. I dare say, there are very few people in the entire Dongzhou who can do that.”
Xu Zhuohua had an agreement with Xu Shinong, so naturally she would do her best to improve the efficiency of the eastbound southern route. She was already exhausted after doing so much.
"Maybe it was just a lucky accident."
The late spring wind carried a chill, and a few strands of silver hair appeared at Xu Zhuohua's temples. After many days of contemplation, the still young Xu Zhuohua had actually grown white hair.
Chen Hede's gaze was fixed on the dark shadows under her eyes, as if he were nailed to them—the dark color was like ink spreading in a traditional Chinese ink painting, making her originally clear eyes appear even more fragile.
She lowered her eyes and stirred the teacup. The lotus pattern on the rim of the celadon bowl flickered in the tea, as if she had crushed her thoughts into the floating tea leaves.
“At this time last year, I remember the first time I met you, I never imagined you would become like this.” Chen Hede’s fingertips unconsciously caressed the raised dark patterns on the cup.
Xu Zhuohua's eyelashes trembled violently, and the ripples in the teacup suddenly shattered into thousands of gold foils.
"I was naive and unsophisticated back then, just a country girl." She chuckled softly, but her voice seemed to come from a dusty bronze mirror.
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