This made her start to question whether he was really unaware of his indifference and distance towards her over the years, or was he deliberately turning a blind eye?
"Comrade Ruyi, I see you standing here, are you waiting for our battalion commander?" Xie Liang came from the direction of the cafeteria and saw Yuan Mei who was thinking under the shade of a tree. He took the initiative to step forward and greeted her with a smile on his face.
As a recognized beauty in the art troupe, Yuan Mei has never lacked suitors. However, she always arrogantly rejected all advances, and only showed unusual interest in Yin Yunjie's affairs.
Everyone knew that she had a special liking for Yin Yunjie, but Yin Yunjie was unusually indifferent to all this and always maintained politeness and distance between colleagues.
"Xie Liang, can you tell me, Yin Yunjie...why did he decide to get married so suddenly?" Yuan Mei was hoping for a lucky break, thinking that her roommate Xie Liang might be able to provide some inside information.
Faced with this question, Xie Liang seemed a little embarrassed. Although he had a certain liking for Yuan Mei, it was really difficult for him to give a satisfactory answer to such a sensitive issue.
After thinking for a moment, he carefully composed his words, "Actually, we don't quite know the specific reason, but I heard that this marriage seemed to be arranged by Captain Yin's family."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Mei sneered, her voice tinged with disdain and confusion. "His family never interfered in matters like this before, so why did they suddenly find him a partner this time? Doesn't he feel the slightest bit strange or resistant?"
Her feelings for Yin Yunjie were silent and passionate. This emotion was deeply rooted in her heart and had already flourished.
Through the subtle family connections, she meticulously explored everything about Yin Yunjie, and she had a clear view of his family background - it was a place lacking warmth and care, everyone was busy with their own calculations, and it seemed that no one was sincerely planning for Yin Yunjie's happy future.
In her imagination, the woman next to Yin Yunjie was nothing more than a vain, shallow-minded, and morally bad village woman.
As time goes by, her deep affection for Yin Yunjie has never diminished, and her silent watchfulness, though distant, is firm.
She firmly believed that she was the best partner who could pave a bright future for Yin Yunjie, and was determined to eliminate all obstacles that might hinder Yin Yunjie's progress, even that unknown woman.
"I have a feeling that it's no accident that woman approached Yin Yunjie. There might be some ulterior motive behind it. Comrade Xie Liang, are you willing to lend me a hand so that we can get a better understanding of her background?" Her voice was gentle, and her eyes were clear and innocent. Even the wary Xie Liang could hardly resist this innocent plea.
Xie Liang struggled internally, his reason and sympathy battling each other. Finally, he spoke slowly, his tone tinged with hesitation: "But, the battalion commander is already married, and registering the marriage itself is a recognition of her identity and background..."
Before she finished speaking, the corners of Yuan Mei's eyes turned slightly red, and the tears she was trying hard to hold back were rolling in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to fall. Her pitiful appearance made people feel pity for her.
Faced with this situation, Xie Liang's heart softened instantly, and he almost blurted out a promise: "Don't be sad, I will definitely find a way to find out for you."
Yuan Mei was moved to tears. She sniffed lightly, a smile bloomed on the corner of her mouth, and then she turned and left.
Xie Liang stared at her gradually receding figure, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that the battalion commander attached great importance to the confidentiality of his private life, and how to ask him without angering him became the biggest problem at hand.
He paced back and forth in the corridor, and finally made up his mind and stepped onto the stairs leading to the battalion commander's room.
At that time, Yin Yunjie was sleeping soundly in his dreams. The room was so quiet that only the occasional rustling of leaves outside the window could be heard.
Xie Liang moved lightly and cautiously with every step.
He gently placed the water cup in his hand on the edge of the table, then quietly left the room, but his heart was already in turmoil.
At the same time, Yuan Mei did not pin all her hopes on Xie Liang alone. She had a more thorough plan in mind and decided to mobilize all available resources. She vowed to unveil the mystery of the woman behind the scenes and let her quietly fade out of Yin Yunjie's life.
Xu Qinghe knew nothing about all this. She was still living in that remote village, weaving her life with her own hands, completely unaware that she had become the focus of others' attention.
After several days of hard work, Xu Qinghe and Zhu Yunxiu jointly created mouth-watering fermented tofu. The aroma passed through the alleys and attracted waves of admiration from the neighbors.
Xu Qinghe was not stingy with this delicious fermented tofu and generously distributed it to the village chief's family, close neighbors and distant relatives.
She kept some for herself to taste and prepared the rest to make fermented bean curd.
"Grandma, I suddenly want to eat fermented bean curd. Can we make two jars? One with a light taste, and the other with a rich and fragrant aroma." Xu Qinghe said, licking his lips unconsciously.
Although she had bottles of fermented bean curd hidden in her mysterious space, she felt regretful because she couldn't find a suitable reason to take it out and enjoy it.
In that era, even in the supply and marketing cooperatives, fermented bean curd was not seen. It was undoubtedly a novel and rare delicacy.
Suddenly, Xu Qinghe had an epiphany. Why not use his skills to show off his talents?
Although there are many families who make fermented bean curd, few people try the oily version because it requires high technical skills and consumes a lot of oil.
If it can be successfully produced and supplied to the supply and marketing cooperatives, it will definitely attract many customers, not only because of its novelty and uniqueness, but also because it can be a thoughtful gift.
Unfortunately, the current conditions in the village are limited. Setting up a special workshop not only requires complicated process flow, but also requires considerable start-up capital, not to mention the need for expensive glass jars for sealing. This is indeed a considerable burden for Fengtai Village.
Zhu Yunxiu sighed softly, "Fermented bean curd really uses a lot of oil, and oil isn't easy to buy these days."
Xu Qinghe smiled and waved his hand, confidently saying, "Leave this little thing to me. I can get whatever you want."
She already had a plan in mind. The mysterious space was enough to provide all the raw materials she needed. She just needed to find a reasonable excuse to go out and purchase them without spending a penny.
Zhu Yunxiu was extremely proud of her granddaughter's ability, and her heart was filled with relief. She readily agreed, "Okay, grandma will make it for you right away!"
Although he had never tried to make oil himself, Xu Qinghe believed that imitating the existing steps would not be too difficult based on his careful observation and the wisdom of his predecessors.
After the rain, the moist air in the mountains and forests is mixed with the fragrance of soil and the unique aroma of mushrooms, and various fungi compete to grow.
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