Qi Mengmeng was silent. The original owner had passed away and she couldn't make a decision for her.
Qi Zhijun and Qi Huilan separated because of the times. Qi Zhijun was able to send money every month, making him a rare good man this month.
It’s not all Qi Huilan’s fault that Qi Mengmeng has had a hard time these years. Qi Huilan had asked the original owner many times and even bought food for her, but the original owner herself didn’t say anything and couldn’t keep the food.
The reason is that the original owner was too weak and the Ge family was too hateful.
Qi Mengmeng felt that there was nothing wrong in sending Ge Tiezhu to the Northwest to eat sand.
But facing Qi Zhijun, the biological father whom the original owner had hardly ever met, Qi Mengmeng really didn't know what attitude she should adopt towards him.
In modern times, Qi Mengmeng rarely interacts with others except for three or two good friends. She is used to being independent and is not used to Qi Huilan's concern, let alone Qi Zhijun, whom she has never met before.
"Mengmeng, don't you want to forgive me?" Qi Zhijun's face was full of disappointment.
"No, I just can't get used to it." Qi Mengmeng decided to tell the truth. They are in the same military region now, and they are father and daughter, so they can't stop interacting.
Speaking of which, Qi Zhijun did nothing wrong when the original owner's parents divorced.
"It's okay. We'll meet often in the future and we'll have a good relationship." Qi Zhijun's eyes lit up, and he took out a bunch of banknotes from his pocket and stuffed them into Qi Mengmeng's pockets: "Mengmeng, I just got my salary, these are yours."
Qi Mengmeng was stuffed with money, and subconsciously wanted to refuse. When she looked up, Qi Zhijun's eyes were full of expectation, so she stuffed the money in her hand into her pocket: "Thank you."
She couldn't call him dad for the time being.
Qi Zhijun was happy to see her accept the money and said quickly, "If you need money in the future, tell me."
"Okay." Qi Mengmeng nodded, then she looked at her watch and exclaimed, "Oh my God, it's already half past seven. I have to go to the hospital quickly. Are you going to work too?"
Qi Zhijun also looked at his watch, but he looked much calmer.
Qi Mengmeng rode a bike and took Lei Lei to the hospital.
Qi Zhijun looked at Qi Mengmeng's back with a very gentle expression on his face. He probably only had this one daughter in his life. It had always been his wish to ease the relationship with his daughter. Now it seemed that his wish was about to come true.
When Qi Mengmeng arrived at the hospital, Gu Guizhi had not yet had breakfast.
Qi Mengmeng handed him the still warm bun and asked in surprise: "Didn't Li Zhuang buy you breakfast today?"
Although she quickened her pace on the way here, she still arrived twenty minutes later than usual.
"Sister-in-law, you didn't come yesterday. The battalion commander was worried all day. This morning he refused to eat no matter what and insisted on waiting for you to come." Li Zhuang rushed to speak.
During this time, Gu Guizhi glared at him several times and didn't let him shut up.
"Even if there's food available, it can't stop you from eating." Gu Guizhi threw a bun to Li Zhuang.
Li Zhuang immediately took it and said, "Thank you, Captain."
He ate the bun in a few bites, took two more buns, stuffed one into his mouth, held the other in his hand, and picked up the thermos with his other hand, saying, "Captain, sister-in-law, I'll go get some water, you two can chat slowly."
Gu Guizhi looked at Qi Mengmeng with concern: "How was it yesterday? Did Lei Lei make a fuss at night?"
"No, I went to see him yesterday. He didn't make a fuss at night. I guess he's fine." Qi Mengmeng touched Lei Lei's little head lovingly.
Lei Lei turned around and smiled at her.
Gu Guizhi finally breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that you stop making trouble."
"Hurry up and eat the buns. I steamed them early this morning. I'll buy some meat when I get back and give you a good nourishment."
Qi Mengmeng urged Gu Guizhi to eat.
Gu Guizhi felt relieved and ate five buns in one go. Qi Mengmeng felt that she had brought too little and should bring more buns next time.
"You got up early to steam the buns, right? You don't have to get up so early next time. There is breakfast in the hospital. I can ask Li Zhuang to buy it for me."
After Gu Guizhi finished speaking, he reached out to take the ceramic jar on the table.
Qi Mengmeng reached out and took it and handed it to him, saying, "I steamed some buns this morning and gave a few to Sister Li next door. If she hadn't helped, Lei Lei would have cried that night."
"I sent a few to Captain Qi's home. Aunt Zheng helped me a few days ago, so I went to thank her."
Gu Guizhi took the ceramic jar and looked at Qi Mengmeng's expression before saying, "Uncle Qi has always cared about you. Aunt Zheng is not a bad person."
Qi Mengmeng nodded. She really didn't know how to evaluate Qi Zhijun and Zheng Meili, so she simply didn't say anything.
Soon, Li Zhuang brought the water back. He looked out the window and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.
Gu Guizhi glared at him and said, "If you have something to say, just say it. What kind of person is this?"
Li Zhuang glanced at Qi Mengmeng, then said with a smile: "Captain, my sister-in-law is here today, I'll take a leave and go out for a while."
Gu Guizhi did not agree immediately, but stared at him. Li Zhuang straightened his back immediately, but looked away.
"Go ahead." Gu Guizhi said when Li Zhuang was about to give up.
Li Zhuang immediately relaxed and saluted Gu Guizhi.
"Be careful when you go out." Gu Guizhi reminded Li Zhuang when he was about to go out, and took something from under the pillow.
Li Zhuang waved his hand: "Captain, no need, I'm leaving now. Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work today."
Qi Mengmeng waved her hand, and Li Zhuang's figure immediately disappeared at the door.
Gu Guizhi took out a stack of banknotes from under the pillow and handed them to Qi Mengmeng: "This is the allowance I just received. Take it all and buy whatever is needed at home."
Qi Mengmeng took it without hesitation, and handed him a ten-dollar bill: "Keep this with you."
Gu Guizhi didn't answer: "I don't need any money in the hospital, you can take all of this, but I have something to discuss with you."
Qi Mengmeng paused for a moment and said, "What's the matter? Tell me."
Gu Guizhi's voice became much lower: "During our mission this time, several of our comrades died. The families of two of our comrades are in real difficulty. I want to send some money to their children."
Back then, after his father passed away, it was the money sent by some uncles that allowed him to get through that period, so now that he has the ability, he also wants to help the children of his deceased comrades.
Qi Mengmeng knew that Qi Zhijun had once funded Gu Guizhi, so it was normal for him to have this idea now. As long as it was not too much, she would not object.
Seeing Qi Mengmeng agreed, Gu Guizhi's expression relaxed a lot: "It doesn't have to be a lot, just 5 yuan per family will be fine."
Cornmeal is now 0.1 cent per pound, rice is more expensive, about 0.15 cents, and other coarse grains are even cheaper. Five yuan can buy 40 to 50 pounds of grain, which is enough to feed two or three children in the countryside.
Qi Mengmeng thought about the food in the space. In addition to sending money, she could send some food over if there was a chance.
"You can handle this matter as you wish." Qi Mengmeng took out another ten yuan and handed it to Gu Guizhi.
Gu Guizhi took the money and said seriously, "Don't worry, I'll send this money, and it won't affect the family's spending."
Qi Mengmeng was not worried at all. If Gu Guizhi would sacrifice his family for others, it would be better not to have such a man. Fortunately, this man was still sober.
Just as the two finished discussing things, Wang Dong appeared at the door.
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