Chapter 1624
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The morning breeze blew in through the open door, bringing with it the chill of winter. Principal Chen looked solemnly at the open door of the central room and said to Chief Cai, "If you don't mind, let's sit in the kitchen. We can talk while warming ourselves up. How about that?"
He didn't know if anyone in the village had seen this Mr. Cai before. There were a few famous gossipy women in the village. If they saw him, they would probably gossip about him.
The village was small, so if a stranger came in, it was inevitable that everyone would ask a few questions. This was the typical village life. No one had bad intentions, so when they gathered together, they would gossip about each other. There were almost no secrets to speak of.
"I don't mind. Please lead the way." Chief Cai smiled and stood up first. He had a good impression of Principal Chen. He saw a familiar aura in him, the mighty aura of a soldier.
As retired soldiers, he felt that the distance between them was much closer.
Ye Chien's house was an old house from the 1980s, unlike the small red brick houses that were being built in the village. They were all made of mud bricks and painted with white lime powder. Although they were old, they were clean and clean. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
The kitchen was used to heat the fire. Principal Chen usually ate here as well. He would burn the chopped firewood and set up an old-fashioned kettle. Chief Cai smiled when he saw this. "I haven't seen this kettle in a long time. I used to see it in the army."
When they talked about the army, Principal Chen, who was also a retired soldier, also smiled. "Our village still uses this kettle. It's convenient and durable. The water it heats is also delicious."
The conversation became more relaxed, and there was no coldness like before when they met. Unknowingly, the water in the fire boiled, and white steam rose from the kettle.
Principal Chen put on a pair of gloves and picked up the handle of the kettle, which was blackened by the smoke from the firewood, to brew a new cup of tea. He handed it to Chief Cai and sighed. "Old Cai, tell me about Ye Chien's mother."
Half an hour later, one called him Old Cai, while the other called him Old Brother.
"Ye Chien looks like her mother, but she looks calmer than her mother. She also has the aura of a soldier." Chief Cai took a sip of the hot tea that had just been brewed. The tea leaves were also self-made, and the fragrance of the tea filled his mouth.
The firewood crackled as it burned, and the light from the fire illuminated Chief Cai's face, revealing a hint of melancholy. "Although I've only met Ye Chien once, I can tell that this child is very opinionated. He's exceptionally calm when something happens, and he has the courage to make prompt decisions."
"Yes, this child is more opinionated and stronger than her mother." Principal Chen nodded. After talking for more than half an hour, he could tell that he used to have a good relationship with Ye Chien's mother. They had a very deep friendship.
Therefore, when he mentioned Ye Chien, it was as if he was talking about his own child. He had the tolerance and love of an elder.
Chief Cai recalled how he had interacted with his former comrade, and there was both joy and sadness in his eyes. "With such an outstanding child, Hongmei can rest assured in the underworld. Ye Chien was only three years old when she sacrificed herself. At such a young age, she was already an orphan. Fortunately, you and the old senior who passed away supported her and took care of her. Otherwise, this girl would have been spoiled by her uncle. "
Chief Cai's eyes flashed with a trace of hostility when he said the last sentence.
"Ye Chien is a sensible person. She knows clearly in her heart who treats her badly and who treats her well. Her uncle doesn't do things the right way, but Ye Chien is a domineering child who knows what's important. "
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