Mi Xaing 'er was taken aback when Chen Jiaxuan suddenly took out the photo. However, on second thought, Westerners did have the habit of showing off their family photos. Since Chen Jiaxuan wanted to be "friendly", she felt embarrassed to reject him.
She lowered her head, took two steps forward, and peeked into her wallet. Sure enough, she saw an old black-and-white photo. She could vaguely make out that the photo was taken at a city tower in the suburbs.
She took a closer look at the photo. It was a panoramic view from afar. A man in a military uniform stood on a high platform with one hand on his waist. There were seven to eight thousand people looking up from below. It looked like an officer was giving a lecture.
However, due to the distance and the age of the photo, the soldier's face was not clear. She could only vaguely feel that he was young, handsome, and high-spirited.
It also seemed a little familiar.
Before Mi Xaing 'er could ask, Ni Dahai spoke first. "Oh my, it's really our provincial capital. Sigh, this city tower hasn't changed at all."
Chen Jiaxuan smiled bitterly. "The reason why I showed you this photo is to explain that I didn't mean anything by taking photos along the way. I just wanted to show my father the place where he used to live when I returned to America. Consider it a memory to reminisce. As for the incident with the police, I was a little impulsive."
This should be considered an apology, right?
Chen Jiaxuan "lowered his head" because he "overestimated" Mi Xaing 'er.
Ni Dahai was a smart person. He knew when to stop. He quickly took out a kraft envelope from his bag. "Forget it. Let's not talk about the past. Here, this is the photo you took that day. I've already developed it. According to our bet, I'll give you the photo. I'll keep the negatives."
Chen Jiaxuan nodded and took out the photo from the envelope. He took out a photo and handed it to Mi Xaing 'er. "Comrade Xiao Mi, I secretly took this photo. I think the composition of you playing the piano in front of the window was especially beautiful. If you don't mind, I want to keep this photo as a souvenir of this trip. When I go back, I can also introduce you to my family and friends. There are still interesting people like you in the mainland."
Interesting people.
Was this a compliment or a disparagement?
Mi Xaing'er took that as a compliment.
She smiled. "If you like the photos, you can keep them."
She was not a pretentious person. Taking a photo in the 21st century was a common occurrence. It was not a big deal at all. Naturally, she did not take it to heart.
They continued to chat for a while and then set off. According to the itinerary of the day, they visited the sugar factory and milk powder factory.
This time, Chen Jiaxuan did not express his opinion, nor did he look arrogant. He just watched quietly from the side, looking quite humble. No matter what, he did not express any negative emotions, so Mi Xaing 'er naturally did not oppose him.
When it was time for dinner, Chen Jiaxuan invited the two of them politely. "I'm flying back to the capital city tomorrow morning. I don't know when I'll see you again. How about I treat you to a simple meal? Consider it my appreciation for your guidance this time."
With his arrogance, this invitation was already giving him a lot of face.
Ni Dahai looked at Mi Xaing 'er. "What do you think?"
Mi Xaing 'er shrugged playfully. "I don't have any objections. As long as we don't drink, it's fine, right, Mr. Chen?"
Chen Jiaxuan was amused by her words. In his heart, he felt that this girl was not only capable, but also knew when to advance and when to retreat. She would definitely have great prospects in the future. When they were eating, he was especially close to Mi Xaing 'er. He did not mean anything else, just out of admiration.
Since she had lowered her attitude, Ni Dahai asked a few more questions out of curiosity. "Mr. Chen, can I ask you something? What are you here for this time? From what I see, it's all about business, right?"
She quickly added, "I'm just asking. If it's inconvenient, don't say it."
Chen Jiaxuan waved his hand. "It's not inconvenient, and there's no secret. My father runs a company. To be honest, he has achieved great results in the United States. We're here to check out the market. Perhaps in the future, we'll have the opportunity to expand our business to the mainland."
Ni Dahai nodded. "Then if you still return to the provincial capital, please remember to look for me. Perhaps we can work together."
Chen Jiaxuan agreed politely.
The atmosphere in the car was harmonious.
Everyone seemed to have forgotten the initial unhappiness.
The next morning …
Ni Dahai and Mi Xaing 'er sent Chen Jiaxuan to the airport. When they were close to the gate, Chen Jiaxuan called Mi Xaing' er to the side. With a troubled expression, he said hesitantly, "Comrade Xiao Mi, I have a presumptuous request."
"Okay."
"Through this trip, I feel that you're a daring person. You're bold and thoughtful. I want to ask you to help me send a letter. I mean to send it secretly. Because of my special status, I don't want to cause any trouble for the recipient."
Mi Xaing 'er lowered her head and did not say anything.
This …
According to her concept of the 21st century, of course, sending a letter was not a problem. However, in the 1970s, secretly "tipping off" foreigners would cause trouble.
Chen Jiaxuan also understood this. He hurriedly took out a kraft envelope from his pocket, looked around, and stuffed it into Mi Xaing 'er's pocket when no one was looking. "Comrade Xiao Mi, I understand your difficulties. Anyway, I'm handing this letter to you. It's up to you whether to send it or not. If it's difficult, just destroy it. I believe in my judgment. You're not a bad person. You won't betray others and snitch behind their backs."
His judgment was quite accurate. Mi Xaing 'er had no intention of "handing in" the letter at all.
After Chen Jiaxuan finished speaking, he did not give Mi Xaing 'er a chance to reply. He turned around and hurriedly entered the gate.
Ni Dahai walked over slowly. "What did he say to you? Why are you acting so sneakily?"
Mi Xaing 'er did not think that it was a big deal. She shook her head. "Forget it."
She subconsciously squeezed the envelope in her pocket. She had not made up her mind yet. What should she do?
She looked at her watch. "Aiyo, I have to hurry home. Yun Jingting has to go to the hospital for a check-up in the afternoon. I have to accompany her."
Ni Dahai looked down at his feet. She could not see the expression on his face. "I'll send you back then."
Mi Xaing 'er waved her hand. "It's no trouble. I'll just take the bus."
Ni Dahai smiled bitterly. "Xiao Mi, this is the airport. It's not convenient to take the bus. Oh, I understand. You're afraid that Yun Jingting will be angry. It's not that I want to say this. Yun Jingting is deeply rooted in male chauvinism. He's traditional, old-fashioned, and feudal. He thinks that women can only revolve around their husbands. No matter who comes into contact with you, he will think that there's something going on and that they have ulterior motives."
Mi Xaing 'er glared at him. "I'll tell you one more time. Don't talk about Yun Jingting. He's my husband. No matter what you say about him, I won't allow it."
She lowered her head and thought about it.
There was indeed no need to refuse. "Let's go then."
The two of them got into Ni Dahai's Tiara and went straight to the Mi family's courtyard.
They arrived at the alley.
Mi Xaing 'er did not want to make Yun Jingting unhappy for no reason.
She pointed to the side of the road. "Big Ni, park the car here. I'll go home by myself."
Ni Dahai knew that Mi Xaing 'er was taking care of their relationship. She was considerate of the man's feelings and did not want her husband to think too much about it.
He sighed in his heart. Damn, why can't I meet such a meticulous woman?
When this thought popped into his mind, he was shocked. He quickly took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and slowly parked the car by the side of the road.
Mi Xaing 'er got out of the car and waved at him. "I'll contact you when I'm free."
She quickly went home.
Ni Dahai sat behind the steering wheel and looked at her exquisite and lively back. He did not know what to feel.
When Mi Xaing 'er entered the bedroom, she saw that the house was quiet. Yun Jingting was not there. She probably went out to buy groceries or take a walk.
She did not mind and sat by the bed to wait. She put her hand in her pocket and immediately felt the letter. She hesitated for a moment and took it out to take a look. She saw that there was not a single word on the kraft paper envelope and it was not sealed.
Mi Xaing 'er curiously put her hand into the envelope. It turned out that there was a small sealed envelope inside. This was probably the letter that was to be sent.
She flipped it over and looked at the address. She was stunned.
She saw that it was written:
Siyuan Village in a certain province, a certain city, a certain county.
To: Tang Xiling
Mi Xaing 'er felt a "boom" in her head.
Why would an American send a letter to Mother?
This …
Who was the person who sent the letter? What was his purpose? Should I hand it to Mother?
She was hesitating.
Suddenly, she heard a noise from the bedroom door. Someone pushed the door open and entered. "Xiang 'er, what are you doing?"
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