But soon, everyone's eyes turned to Chu Xun again. Xie Zhenhua and Quan Yicheng were both surprised. Xie Mingying's originally dim eyes showed a glimmer of light again. He glanced at Li Xiyue and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
She knew that Brother Axun didn't really like her. He didn't even tell her about his family affairs. He was just playing with her.
She still has hope!
Chu Xingbang's face darkened visibly. Whether he had scolded or been mean to Chu Xun before, it was all just an act. But now, Chu Xingbang was really angry.
The smile on Chu Xun's lips faded, and he didn't dare to look his grandfather in the eye.
"Axun, did I say something wrong?" Li Xiyue asked in a low voice.
Chu Xun held her hand and shook his head, "It's okay."
"Yueyue, it's none of your business. It's that kid Chu Xun... Let's eat first. Come, try our capital's specialty roast duck. You probably haven't eaten it yet, right?" Chu Xingbang quickly regained his smile and picked up a duck leg for Li Xiyue.
"I've never eaten it before." Li Xiyue picked up the duck leg and took a bite, nodding her head. "It's delicious."
It is indeed better than the later Beijing roast duck, and it is the most authentic one.
Everyone laughed, even Xie Mingying, who had been in a bad mood because Chu Xun brought his girlfriend back, started drinking happily with Quan Yicheng.
It was as if what just happened had not happened.
Only Chu Xun kept his head down, drinking without saying a word, and his emotions looked very complicated.
Li Xiyue ate the food in the bowl and sighed softly. It seemed that Chu Xun was hiding something from her.
After the meal, the table was cleared and fruit snacks were served. It was not until late in the evening that Xie Zhenhua and his grandson said goodbye and left.
Before leaving, Xie Zhenhua invited Li Xiyue to visit the Xie family.
Even Xie Mingying invited Li Xiyue enthusiastically and repeatedly, and Li Xiyue couldn't refuse, so she agreed.
After the grandfather and grandson left, Chu Xun was called by Chu Xingbang to the study on the first floor to talk.
Aunt Tian took her to the room that had been tidied up long ago. "Yueyue, this room has good lighting and ventilation. The old leader asked me to tidy it up for you to live in. Axun's room is right next door."
"Thank you, Aunt Tian."
"No need to thank me, just take a rest first. If you need anything, just tell me. Don't be polite with me." After Aunt Tian said that, she left with a smile.
Li Xiyue looked around the room. It was very spacious, with clean windows and desks. The quilt and pillows were new. She was very satisfied.
She walked to the window, looked at the heavy snow still falling outside, and thought to herself, Chu Xun must be being scolded by his grandfather right now?
"Why did you hide this from Yueyue?" In the study, Chu Xingbang slammed the table angrily.
Chu Xun lowered his voice, "I..."
Chu Xingbang saw what he was thinking and asked, "What are you afraid of?"
My grandson has always been fearless since he was a child. This is the first time I have seen him so indecisive and hesitant.
Chu Xun looked at the photo frame on the desk without saying a word.
Chu Xingbang also looked at the photo frame, sighed, and said solemnly: "Chu Xun, you are a soldier, and soldiers should not be cowardly."
"I know, but Grandpa..."
"No, but you must tell her about the situation at home as soon as possible. Otherwise, I won't be able to speak for you on your grandfather Liao's side."
Old Liao didn't agree with his grandson and Yueyue's relationship in the first place. If he knew that his grandson had kept the family affairs a secret from Yueyue, he would definitely be angry.
Chu Xun clenched his fists, "Okay."
Chu Xingbang softened his tone. "Axun, I know you never want to mention that memory in your life, but sincerity is the most important thing between lovers. Besides, you want to be with her for a long time, and she will find out sooner or later."
"It's so unfair to her that you hide it."
"If your grandfather Liao knew that you were dating her without telling her, he would definitely not agree to you two being together."
Chu Xun took a deep breath, "Grandpa, I understand."
Li Xiyue was enjoying the breeze in front of the window. The wind sobered him up a lot. Suddenly, a big hand reached out and closed the window.
"Axun." Li Xiyue turned around and smiled.
Chu Xun touched her face, which was cold, and said worriedly, "You'll catch a cold if you're exposed to the wind like this."
"It's okay." Li Xiyue held his hand, "Just warm me up."
Chu Xun hugged her and asked, "Why are you still awake so late?"
"I'm waiting for you." Li Xiyue snuggled up to his chest, listening to his chaotic heartbeat, "Axun, are you worried about something?"
Chu Xun hesitated for a long time, but finally made a decision. He pulled her to sit on the bed and handed her a photo frame.
Li Xiyue took it and saw that it was a family photo of a young couple holding a child.
The young couple looked somewhat like Chu Xun. Li Xiyue guessed, "Are these your parents?"
"Yes." Chu Xun nodded.
Li Xiyue took a fancy to the child and asked, "Is this you?"
"No, it's my sister, Chu Xiang." Chu Xun said.
Li Xiyue was surprised: "Your sister? I've never heard you say you have a sister. Where is she?"
"She's gone." Chu Xun whispered, "My mother and my sister are both gone."
Li Xiyue's heart ached. No wonder everyone reacted like that when she mentioned his parents and family at the dinner table.
"My grandparents had five sons in total, and my dad was the youngest. My dad and four uncles were all soldiers. Except for my dad and my second uncle, the others all died.
My grandfather has made great military achievements. When he was young, he was also known as the Northern Tiger. He was a feared figure by the enemy. Although he has retired now, everyone respectfully calls him the old chief.
My mother and my maternal grandparents were all soldiers, so we can be considered a military family.”
"But there's a shame in our family. My father once saved a seriously injured woman when he was young. My father didn't know that the woman was actually a Japanese, a spy. She approached my father to harm my grandfather."
"She knew sorcery, and when Grandpa wasn't paying attention, she used it to control him, driving him crazy. In the end, it was Grandpa Liao who saved him with the Thirteen Ghost Needles."
Li Xiyue was surprised and angry. The Japanese really did everything they could. Since they couldn't defeat the Chinese openly, they actually used such despicable means to harm the Chinese soldiers in secret.
"Has that Japanese woman been caught?" Li Xiyue asked.
Chu Xun shook his head, clenching his fists. "She ran away and took my three-year-old sister away!"
What?
"My mother nearly cried herself blind over this, and her relationship with my father broke down. It wasn't until she found out I was born that she became strong again... But when I was two years old, my mother took me to my grandmother's house. On the way, they were followed by Japanese invaders. She hid me, but she was captured and killed."
He clasped his hands together, a thick sorrow covering his body.
Li Xiyue was heartbroken. She never expected that the seemingly invincible and iron-blooded officer would have such a tragic past.
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