Mi Xaing 'er took the photo and looked at it …
Her heart ached a little.
In the photo was a skinny man sitting in front of a garden … The colorful flowers behind him couldn't hide the defeat on his face. His legs were covered with a small blanket. It was vaguely possible to see that he wasn't sitting on a bench but a wheelchair.
Obviously, this person couldn't move freely anymore.
Looking at his face …
Although the camera's resolution wasn't very good and the image was a little blurry, she could still tell that the man's facial features were particularly exquisite. Although he looked a little sickly and his cheeks were sunken, his eyes were bright and full of spirit. His thick eyebrows were raised high, his back was straight, and his shoulders were flat and broad. One look and one could tell that … it was a habit formed from years of military service.
His two large hands were naturally placed on his knees. His joints were clear and prominent. He was so skinny that it was as if he was just skin. Even his veins could be seen.
Mi Xaing 'er was a little moved.
The person in the photo was so unfamiliar, but it was her biological father … her father who was in his twilight years.
Chen Jiaxuan reminded her softly, "My father left a few words for you at the back. Take a look."
Mi Xaing 'er followed his instructions and flipped to the back of the photo. She saw the strong handwriting. It was only a few strokes, but she could still see the elegance of the past.
Xiang 'er, my daughter,
A short piece of paper with long feelings!
Your father has let you down for twenty years. I didn't raise you when I was born.
May I make it up to you in the next life!
Father's handwriting.
…
A short piece of paper with long feelings?
Indeed!
It was just a few simple words, but Mi Xiang 'er already felt a strong feeling of affection.
She pondered for a moment and put the photo in her pocket. She looked up at Chen Jiaxuan. "How about this? I still need to discuss with my husband. I'll let you know as soon as possible, okay?"
Chen Jiaxuan nodded and couldn't help but add, "I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible. My father's condition … you've seen it. This photo was taken when I came out. It's been about a week now. I think …"
He paused and said sadly, "I'm afraid … even if the mainland agrees to give him a visa, he won't be able to travel long distances to come here."
What a pity!
What could Mi Xaing 'er say?
She could only nod. "Don't worry, I'll try to reply to you tomorrow."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ni Dahai returned at the right time.
Looking at the expressions of the two people, he knew that the discussion was over.
Comrade Da Ni was very smart. He didn't ask any random questions and directly livened up the atmosphere. "I've already ordered the dishes. Let's drink a little. This time, we're not competing in drinking. After all, they hadn't seen each other for two years. It can be considered a reunion after a long separation! "
"It's a pleasure to have friends coming from afar."
Mi Xaing 'er didn't refuse. Although she didn't feel good, she didn't want to infect others with her sadness.
Soon … the dishes were served. It was quite sumptuous. There were six dishes and one soup. It was more than enough for the three of them.
Mi Xaing 'er had something on her mind, so she didn't talk much. Ni Dahai started chatting with Chen Jiaxuan. "I heard that you've brought a large sum of money this time. It's the biggest investment project in our province in recent years. Even the provincial leaders value you greatly! Where do you plan to invest the money? "
She hurriedly explained, "I'm just chatting casually. I don't mean anything else."
Chen Jiaxuan lowered her gaze. "My father hasn't been in good health for the past two years, so he's particularly experienced in the development of the pharmaceutical industry. He wants to open a pharmaceutical factory or a private hospital in the country. Of course, this requires a lot of procedures. We're just in the preliminary stages. Whether it works or not depends on the policies in the future. For now, the money is indeed intended to be invested in the mainland. However, it still depends on the specific situation. "
Ni Dahai was very well-informed in the province. He couldn't help but sigh. "I heard that your father is one of the richest people in North America. He doesn't seem to be in good health now. Sigh, I can understand how he feels. No matter how much money he has, in the end, he can't win against fate. It's good to do some medical business. It can also help the future generations! "
"Yes, my father thinks so too."
"…"
Mi Xaing 'er knew that Yun Jingting had been very busy recently. He even stayed in the military camp for a few nights and didn't go home … Thus, she looked at her watch and said, "Big Ni, I'm sorry. I'm going to make a call."
After she left the private room, she borrowed a public phone and called the regimental headquarters' office.
Wu Zhifei picked up the phone. He was stunned for a moment. "Xiao Mi, it's so late. Why are you calling?"
Mi Xaing 'er smiled slightly. "There's something! Is Yun Jingting around? "
"No! He hasn't been in the office for the past two days. He's out to catch up on the training of the soldiers! I'm in the regimental headquarters. What's the matter? I can pass on the message. "
"Then … when will he be back?"
"That's hard to say. We have a night rapid march training at night. He'll have to follow."
Mi Xaing 'er pondered and didn't say anything.
A military husband was like this!
When they came for the mission … they didn't have a home and couldn't catch a glimpse of him.
Wu Zhifei paused for a moment. "If you have something urgent, you can leave him a message. Or, I'll think of a way to inform him … He must come home tonight. I don't dare to say what time, but you'll definitely see him."
Mi Xaing 'er nodded. "Thank you. I'll wait for him at home tonight."
"Okay! Don't worry, I'll pass on the message. "
Mi Xaing 'er hung up the phone.
After returning to the private room, she wasn't in the mood to eat. She sat for a while, chatted for a while, and then got up to leave.
Everyone in the room was in the same mood. Ni Dahai was thinking about Tian Xiner, so he didn't plan to stay any longer. He took some takeout food and drove Chen Jiaxuan back to the hotel. Then, he sent Mi Xaing 'er to the military base. After that, he went back to the Provincial Party Committee's compound to look for Xiao Tian Xin.
Mi Xaing 'er had something important to discuss with her husband, so she didn't pick up the children. When she returned to the military base … the house was empty. Yun Jingting wasn't there.
She didn't care.
She changed into some casual clothes and sat in front of the desk. She took out the photos and looked at them over and over again … Her mind was in a mess. One moment, she thought about how her mother would react when she heard the news, and the next moment, she thought about Yun Jingting's current situation.
For a moment, she couldn't make up her mind. What should she do?
As the saying goes, "If it doesn't concern you, you'll be in a mess."
This saying was true!
On one hand, it was the last time her parents would see each other. On the other hand, her husband's future might be affected.
Who wouldn't be upset?
It was really hard to decide!
Unknowingly … Mi Xaing 'er fell asleep on the desk. There was only a dim yellow lamp in the room.
She didn't know how much time had passed.
She seemed to hear someone tiptoeing around the living room.
Mi Xaing 'er had something on her mind. She quickly opened her eyes and looked at the clock on the wall. It was already 1: 30 p.m.
She sat up and asked softly, "Tiger, is that you?"
Almost immediately, Yun Jingting poked his head in. "Did I wake you up?"
"No!"
Mi Xaing stood up … and a blanket fell to the ground.
It turned out that the first thing Yun Jingting did when he entered the house … was to cover his wife with a blanket when he saw that she was asleep. He was afraid that she would be cold.
Mi Xaing 'er sized up her husband who was standing by the door … his face was slightly haggard. Although his back was straight, it was difficult to hide his fatigue. His trousers and shoes were stained with mud, and his military uniform was also dusty. From the looks of it, he had probably gone through training in the dark. After returning to the military camp, he didn't have time to wash up before rushing home.
Mi Xaing 'er went over to him. "I'll boil some hot water for you. Go change your clothes and wash up."
Yun Jingting didn't refuse and chuckled. "It's good to have a wife to take care of me!"
Mi Xaing 'er's heart ached for him. "Have you eaten?"
"I'm not hungry."
From what he said … it meant that he hadn't eaten anything.
Mi Xaing 'er dawdled. "You need to eat even if you're training! What if you break your body? You'll lose more than you gain, you know that, right? "
Yun Laohu's attitude was good. He saluted his wife. "I know! I know! I'll take note next time! I promise I'll listen to everything my wife says. "
Mi Xaing 'er glared at him. "You only know how to sweet-talk me!"
As she spoke, she went into the kitchen to boil some water.
Yun Laohu sat on the sofa and took off his shoes. "Lao Wu informed me! Hey, did something happen at home? "
Mi Xaing 'er nodded and didn't rush to say. "Let's talk about it after you're done changing."
"Okay!" Yun Jingting started to take off his pants. He didn't turn his back on her and just stood in the living room, stripping down to his underwear.
Mi Xaing 'er looked at him and smiled. "Are you dumb? Don't catch a cold. "
She quickly bent down and put away the dirty clothes that he had changed out of.
Yun Jingting took the opportunity to hug her. "Come, let me give you a kiss!"
Mi Xaing 'er pressed her head against his chest … All she could see was the man's long legs, bronze skin, and strong and muscular arms.
Her heart was like a frightened deer … Thumping, thumping wildly.
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