Xiao Qingshan boldly confessed to Xu Jingya.
He felt indignant that he didn't get a reply.
He chased after Xiao Qingshan to the kitchen, opened his arms, and blocked the door. He couldn't wait to ask, "Xiao Xu, what do you mean by this?"
Xu Jingya's face was red to the ears. She didn't expect to meet someone at her age … who would pursue her so passionately like a young man.
She looked up angrily. "Lao Xiao, what are you doing? Why are you in such a hurry? "
Xiao Qingshan said truthfully, "Let's not beat around the bush! Of course I'm anxious! For people like you and me, we all need someone to care and comfort us. I'm not bragging, but I have high standards. I don't like ordinary women at all. It's not easy for me to find someone who likes me, but today, the ex-husband of the commander showed up … How can I not be anxious when such a strong enemy is eyeing me like a tiger? "
"…"
"Xiao Xu, I originally wanted to pursue you slowly. I wanted to take it slow and use the feelings of a young man. I wanted to go on a date, watch a movie, or take a walk under the moon! But now, I can't! If I don't make a move and confess to you, you'll be snatched away by someone else. I can't take this risk. "
He spoke like a child in a fit of pique. His cheeks were puffed up and he looked particularly amusing.
Xu Jingya couldn't help but laugh. "Lao Xiao, don't talk nonsense. I'm already like this. Who else would want to pursue me?"
Xiao Qingshan said seriously, "What do you mean? In my eyes, you're wise, capable, understanding, gentle, and considerate … A woman like you is the perfect match to spend the rest of my life with. It's hard to find someone like you! "
Although Xiao Qingshan usually acted like a donkey, he was quite good with words at critical moments.
He sighed softly, "Little Xu, we're not children anymore. We can see the essence of the matter at a glance. The reason why Cloud Ink City came today, isn't it obvious that they want to mend their relationship with you? He must be regretting marrying a woman like Shen Xiaofeng. How can she be compared to you? Now, your life is slowly getting back on track. He's been picking and choosing, and he thinks you're good. I … "
Xu Jingya waved his hand and said, "I still stand by my words. We are husband and wife, so I won't say anything bad. I won't comment on Yun Mocheng's rights and wrongs anymore, but I have a scale in my heart! I know what can be done, and what is just a facade … "
"Then what are you …"
"Don't force me to say anything today. Just as you said, my life has just gotten back on track …"
A confident smile hung on Xu Jingya's face as she raised her chin slightly. "In the past ten turbulent years, I didn't need a man, and now I'm not in a hurry to jump into a strong embrace! Lao Xiao, your conditions are not bad. If I, Xu Wu, wanted to find a man, I might be able to find a better one! Let's wait and see! "
Xiao Qingshan was stunned.
At the same time, he admired Xu Jingya's arrogance and self-reliance in his heart.
To be honest, with his conditions … After returning to the city two years ago, many people introduced women to him. To put it bluntly, there were even women in their thirties. However, Xiao Qingshan was proud and arrogant. Ordinary women could not enter his eyes.
Of course, he knew his conditions. Therefore, when he confessed today, he did not say it without thinking. In his heart, he felt that there was a high chance that he would succeed.
However …
At this moment, he heard Xu Jingya say, "If I, Xu Wu, wanted to find a man, I might be able to find a better one."
His heart was once again filled with uncertainty.
For a moment, he really did not know what to say.
Xu Jingya smiled faintly. "Lao Xiao, don't just stand here. Hurry up and help prepare the reunion dinner. We can't just eat the ready-made food. Hey, take the copper hotpot to the courtyard. Burn the charcoal first, then make some sesame paste and chives. Don't forget the fermented bean curd soup. "
After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and busied himself … He was so calm that it was as if nothing had happened.
Xiao Qingshan was usually a domineering person. However, at this moment, he was out of energy.
He stood at the door and rubbed his hands against his trousers. He was in a dilemma.
Xu Jingya turned around and glanced at him. "Hurry up. Why aren't you moving?"
Xiao Qingshan could not help but nod. "Okay."
He walked briskly to the cupboard, took out the copper hotpot, and squatted in the courtyard to start the fire.
It seemed that people were like this. The harder it was to obtain something, the more they cherished it.
Xiao Qingshan looked at the rising charcoal fire and made up his mind. No matter what, he had to win Xu Jingya's heart.
During the New Year's Eve dinner …
The hotpot was steaming hot, and the plates were covered with dumplings that looked like ingots. Everyone gathered around and was about to raise their glasses to celebrate when Yun Laohu stood up. "Oh yes, we haven't released the firecrackers yet. Let's bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Let's make some noise too!"
He took the firecrackers and went out.
He carried 5,000 firecrackers on a bamboo pole and handed them to his wife. "Go ahead. I wish you success in your studies next year!"
Mi Xaing 'er stood on the steps with the bamboo pole in her hand. "Okay!"
Yun Laohu bent down and lit the firecrackers. Then, he ran quickly to his wife's side. With the sound of firecrackers, Yun Laohu hugged her from behind. He held Mi Xaing 'er's slender hand and looked at the dazzling fireworks in the night sky … Both of them were grinning from ear to ear.
Xu Jingya hugged his grandson and looked at the scene in front of him … He sighed contentedly.
The Spring Festival of 1978 …
Some people were happy, while others were sad.
Xu Jingya received news that her case had been cleared, and she could welcome the New Year together with her child …
Yun Mocheng was sitting alone in the huge living room. He didn't even turn on the lights. He lit one cigarette after another and listened to the laughter of others … He sat alone until dawn.
And …
Jiang Tingting!
She was holed up in the detention center, waiting for the court's verdict.
Hsu Mingwei came to visit her in the afternoon.
He brought a box of cake and some fruits … He sat in front of her and sighed softly. "Tingting, you seem to have lost weight."
Jiang Tingting didn't know how to be grateful or remorseful. She asked directly, "Hsu Mingwei, I don't want a box of cake. I want freedom. Let me ask you … did you help me out outside? Did you look for Second Sister? Did you beg her not to sue me? "
Hsu Mingwei nodded. "Of course I did. How could I bear to see you go to prison? But Yun Jingqi is missing now. I can't see her at all! Your situation is very difficult now. You deliberately hit someone with a car. This is premeditated murder. Yun Laohu still won't let go of this case, so I can't do anything about it. "
"Can't do anything? So, you're just going to watch me go to prison for the rest of my life? "
Hsu Mingwei was also honest. "I've already asked someone. You'll be sentenced to 15 years at most."
Jiang Tingting's voice was hoarse from all the shouting. "15 years? In 15 years, I'll be in my 40s. I'll spend all my youth in prison? I'd rather die than live like this for the rest of my life. "
"Then … then I can't do anything about it! You walked on your own path. Who told you to hit someone with a car? "
Jiang Tingting stood up suddenly and put her hands on her waist. "Hsu Mingwei, I'm pregnant with your child. You won't deny it, right? It's fine if you don't care about me! Do you want the child to grow up in prison? "
She didn't really care about the child, but she was using the child as a bargaining chip to threaten him. "If you really care about us, kneel to the Yun family and beg Commander Yun. Go beg Yun Jingting. Kneel until the end of time!"
Hsu Mingwei smiled bitterly. "I can't even enter the courtyard of the military base now. Where can I kneel to? Tingting, stop fooling around. Give birth to the child. I'll raise it. I'll wait for you to be released from prison with the child. One day, our family will be reunited. "
At this point, not only did Xu Mingwei not mind that she had been raped, he even said such words. He was a good man who had done his duty.
However, Jiang Tingting wasn't grateful. She only wanted to use him … Since she couldn't use him, she simply turned hostile. "Hsu Mingwei, you wish! You want me to give birth to your child in prison? Who do you think you are? Do you think you're a … "
Jiang Tingting didn't say anything else. She felt ashamed. Now that she mentioned Yun Jingting … what was the use of it? It was a slap in the face.
She simply pointed at Hsu Mingwei. "From now on, you don't have to come and see me. I don't need you to pretend to be a good person in front of me! Don't worry, I don't need you to raise a child! I won't let it come to this world! "
Hsu Mingwei panicked and wanted to pull her back. "Tingting, don't do anything stupid …"
Jiang Tingting swung her hand and strode out of the reception room without even looking back.
When she returned to the prison cell, she vaguely heard the sound of firecrackers outside the security fence. She bit her nails and started to think of bad ideas again …
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