When Xing Xiuyan heard Chen Xi ask why Zheng Hongfang, who was already twenty-six years old, was still unmarried, she shook her head.
Shen Xi gently patted Xing Xiuyan's hand and said seriously, "I have investigated in detail. Before Zheng Hongfang, there was a girl he grew up with and had a close relationship with."
Xing Xiuyan's expression changed. Since the leader had brought this up so seriously, there must be a problem.
"Sir, are you saying he has someone he likes?"
Shen Xi nodded emphatically: "That woman was also a tragic figure. She was sold to human traffickers by her own parents, and no one knows where she was sold to. Zheng Hongfang searched for her for many years. This time, he heard that she had been sold to Jianming Prefecture in the north. It was during this time that the war broke out, and he also took the opportunity to come here."
Xing Xiuyan's expression changed slightly: "I wonder if there's been any lead on that woman?"
Shenxi shook her head: "It's been sold for eight years, it's not so easy to find now."
“Zheng Hongfang has been keeping busy; he’s been constantly inquiring about that woman’s whereabouts.”
While investigating Zheng Hongfang, Xing Xiuyan also discovered that he was looking for someone and had asked those who were away to help in the search. In particular, she instructed Song Zhen and Zang Huatian that if they found the person in the painting, she would reward them handsomely.
But the information she found out was that Zheng Hongfang was looking for his younger sister.
I never expected that it was my childhood sweetheart.
Seeing that Xing Xiuyan looked unwell, Shen Xi comforted her, "After so many years, I don't know if Zheng Hongfang still loves this woman or if he's still obsessed with finding her."
Xing Xiuyan nodded, her face hardening: "Don't worry, Chief, Xiuyan will not lose herself because of romantic feelings."
Shenxi then smiled and nodded.
There's nothing wrong with liking or even loving someone; romantic feelings between men and women are a natural thing.
You can't lose yourself because of this relationship. Love is an extra gift from heaven, something to add to life, but it's not the whole of life.
Seeing Xing Xiuyan's expression, Shenxi knew that she had her own ideas and would never change herself for the sake of feelings.
"A relationship that adds to our happiness is nice to have, but even without it, we are still complete people."
"Yes, sir. Xiuyan understands. I will find an opportunity to ask Zheng Hongfang for clarification."
Shen Xi nodded. It would be best to find out as soon as possible. If she found out that Zheng Hongfang was still deeply in love with his childhood sweetheart, then Xing Xiuyan could extricate herself from the relationship sooner.
Having resolved Xing Xiuyan's relationship issues, Shen Xi felt completely relieved.
She can't let her emotions cloud her judgment of those close to her, or it will interfere with her important business.
Shenxi felt quite tired, having been busy all day long.
Seeing her tired face, Xing Xiuyan felt very sorry for her: "Chief, some things can be dealt with tomorrow. You must not exhaust yourself in the future."
Chen Xi pointed at her and said, "You little ungrateful thing, how could I not care about your affairs?"
Xing Xiuyan blushed slightly: "Commander, you can't say that. That's what you say to your lover."
Chenxi laughed heartily: "You're my closest confidant! Come on, let's go to sleep together."
Xing Xiuyan was quite helpless; when no one else was around, the leader was always so "outrageous."
But when she saw that the leader's expression relaxed after Chenxi laughed and joked, she understood: So, the leader's little mischief was to relax!
Xing Xiuyan felt as if she had discovered a new continent. From now on, she would have to let the leader relax more and not always be so tense.
The next morning, Shenxi and Xing Xiuyan finished their training and had just eaten when Ge Congshan arrived.
"Commander Shen, you're really not being fair. You ate before I even got there."
Shen Xi was slightly taken aback, then smiled: "Could it be that someone has starved Lord Ge?"
Ge Congshan felt guilty. Breakfast had been prepared for him long ago, but he felt that it would taste best to eat it with Shen Xi.
Shenxi always eats very well. Although he eats a lot, he is not rude. Everyone who sees Shenxi eating thinks the food is delicious.
Ge Congshan replied with a smile, "I just wanted to have more exchanges with Chief Shen."
Shenxi had already signaled his men to add bowls and chopsticks: "Lord Ge, please sit down. Try the side dishes that my Xiaoqin personally prepared. They are very crisp and refreshing."
Ge Congshan didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down, picked up his chopsticks, took a bite, and then quickly ate a few more bites.
"That's great. It seems I need to find someone to pass on the message and send the cook over to learn first."
Chenxi picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks, eating it with a crunchy crunch. Then she took a sip of porridge, picked up a small steamed bun, and ate it one bite at a time. The small, translucent steamed bun was soft and juicy.
Ge Congshan looked delicious, and like Chen Xi, he ate a bite of vegetables, a sip of porridge, and a small steamed bun.
After finishing his meal, he chuckled and said with a protruding belly, "If I kept eating here at Chief Shen's place, I wouldn't be able to walk for more than a month."
Shenxi couldn't help but laugh: "No, there are plenty of places to have fun here. If you have the chance, you can go to the county town; the amusement park there should be finished by now."
The amusement park built in Chenxi has things for both children and adults, and even has a martial arts arena and a horse racing track, where martial artists have been stationed for a long time.
With basic material needs met, people also need some spiritual enrichment.
Although things are not peaceful right now, this county is the model.
Later, when she conquered other regions, she followed this template and made adjustments based on the actual geography and culture.
Ge Congshan asked, "Is it the kind of amusement park for nobles and wealthy families?"
Shenxi shook her head: "This is open to everyone."
Ge Congshan was taken aback: "Open?"
Shenxi nodded and explained, "All the rides and attractions inside are free."
"All free?"
"yes."
"Who is paying for it?" Could it be that a wealthy family is doing charity work?
Shenxi replied with a smile, "It will be paid for by the government."
Ge Congshan was very puzzled. Local governments were eager to collect more tax revenue from various places, so why would they have to subsidize the government?
Shenxi explained, "I never said the shops inside were free!"
"They didn't say the food inside was free!"
Holy crap!
If Ge Congshan knew how to say those two words, he would definitely blurt them out.
The essence of a profiteer.
He knew how expensive the shops were at amusement parks, and he knew even more about how expensive the food was.
Indeed, what's free is often the most expensive.
Even ordinary people, if they go there, how can they not buy something? If the children see toys and snacks, how can they resist?
They advertise it as free, but they don't actually spend any less money.
Ge Congshan fell into deep thought.
Seeing Ge Congshan's expression, Shen Xi laughed and said, "Lord Ge, our main business today is still to look at the job postings!"
"Um."
Ge Congshan was clearly still interested in the recruitment, and there should be a recruitment event for the vocational school today.
At this moment, Zheng Hongfang entered: "Commander, there is something that still needs your decision."
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