Chen Yaozhong's voice was not loud, but it was sonorous and powerful. Coupled with his arrogant demeanor and the content of his announcement …
The people around them were in an uproar. They started to discuss among themselves.
"What's going on?"
"I don't understand. They're married!"
"…"
Tang Xiling felt the big hand on her shoulder was particularly strong. She turned her head to look at her husband, and he was looking at her gently.
Tang Xiling felt a warmth in her chest. She could not help but lean against him.
Ever since she married Mi Jianguo, her situation was not as good as before. In the past ten years, it was even more miserable. A woman who got divorced was looked down upon in that era. Coupled with her identity as a "landlady", she was a "class" that everyone hated … How could she have a good life?
To put it simply, whoever got the upper hand would get bullied.
But now …
Overnight, Chen Yaozhong stood beside her and announced to everyone in a strong voice, "No one can bully her in the future."
Tang Xiling suddenly felt as if there was hope in life … No matter how strong a woman was, she still hoped to have a strong arm to lean on when she was tired. Especially when this man was the love of her life and the father of her child.
She stood quietly in the same place without saying a word. She pursed her lips and smiled gently. There was no one else in her eyes. Her line of sight was completely occupied by Chen Yaozhong's tall and sturdy body.
All the villagers saw her leaning against Chen Yaozhong like a little bird. The man was as tall as a tree, and the woman was as beautiful as a flower. There was no need to mention how compatible the two of them were … How could they still control their mouths? The discussion became even more lively.
Xu Dongsheng frowned and waved at the crowd. "Go do what you're supposed to do! Don't just stand here and watch! Dumbo, you're still not leaving, are you? Are you looking for a kick? "
After he finished speaking, he rushed into the crowd.
The villagers dispersed in a hubbub. As they walked home, they looked back at Tang Xiling and clicked their tongues.
"Oh my, she fell into a lucky trap!"
"There's a man. Her aura is different!"
"Don't you think that man looks a little familiar?"
"…"
After dispersing the crowd, Xu Dongsheng slowly walked back. He hesitantly looked up at Chen Yaozhong. "You … Do you still remember me? We've met before! "
Chen Yaozhong smiled apologetically.
A hint of defeat flashed across Xu Dongsheng's eyes. He quickly glanced at the Tang Xiling. When he saw that the other party's face was full of happiness, he couldn't help but lower his eyes. "Military Commander Chen, it's no wonder you don't remember me. When you came to our village, I even fed the horses for you!"
Groom?
How could Chen Yaozhong remember?
He was a high and mighty army commander. He always swung his horse's reins and entered the courtyard. Why would he look at the coachman's face?
Even so …
For the sake of the Tang Xiling, Chen Yaozhong was still polite. "Now that you mention it, I seem to have some recollection of it! Village chief, thank you for taking care of Xiling for so many years. He has always said good things about you in front of me! "
He casually waved his hand in the direction of the courtyard. "Let's go in and have a seat."
It was completely the attitude of a host.
Xu Dongsheng hesitated for a moment.
The Tang Xiling next to him urged in a low voice. "Village chief, come in and have a seat. I have a few words to say to you!"
Xu Dongsheng had no choice but to follow the two into the courtyard.
As far as his eyes could see, Chen Yaozhong's straight back was all he could see.
He secretly felt a surge of jealousy in his heart.
To be honest …
Xu Dongsheng had not remarried for so many years because there was indeed someone in his heart. He had always been thinking about the Tang Xiling … To him, the Tang Xiling was like a flower in a mirror. Since he was young, he could only look at it from afar and could not even touch it.
Later, when the Tang family declined and the Tang Xiling got divorced, Xu Dongsheng had some thoughts about it, but he did not dare to say it out loud. He always felt that even if the other party had "fallen", she was still the only "talented and beautiful woman" in the village. He felt that he was not worthy of her.
At this moment …
He could not help but compare himself with Chen Yaozhong. Whether it was his aura, appearance, demeanor, or knowledge and self-restraint … he seemed to be a far cry from him.
Xu Dongsheng lowered his head in shame. He did not know what to feel in his heart.
The few of them entered the courtyard and looked up … It was not a big deal for the others, but Chen Yaozhong did not feel good.
Although the size of the courtyard hadn't changed, the eaves and roofs were old, and the doors and windows were loose. The originally imposing bluestone steps were cracked, and the richly ornamented corridors were almost unrecognizable.
He turned his head and looked at the Tang Xiling … Just by looking at the house, he knew what kind of life she had been living all these years. His heart ached for her and he said, "Xiling, you've really suffered."
Tang Xiling said indifferently, "Why are you still talking about the past? Besides, I don't think it's hard. I'm not the only one. Hasn't everyone been living like this for the past few years? "
She was considerate … She was afraid that Chen Yaozhong would feel guilty, so she wanted to comfort him.
How could Chen Yaozhong not understand her heart?
He reached out his large hand and held her small hand with relief. They looked at each other, and a thousand words were exchanged without words.
Xu Dongsheng pretended not to see and went into the house first.
He was now the village chief and had the highest status in the village. He did not wait for the Tang Xiling to give him a seat and directly sat on the chair.
The Tang Xiling came in after him and deftly began to boil water and make tea for him.
Chen Yaozhong was not in a hurry to go into the house. He simply walked around the courtyard and had a rough idea … What areas needed to be repaired and improved?
Xu Dongsheng looked at Chen Yaozhong through the window and sighed softly. "Xiling, don't busy yourself. I don't drink tea. Sit down first, I want to talk to you."
The Tang Xiling saw that he was being formal, so she could only agree. "Okay!"
She sat on the chair on the side.
Xu Dongsheng looked away from the window and stared at her. "You two really registered your marriage? The government allowed it? Didn't Military Commander Chen go to America before? Why did he come back? "
The Tang Xiling nodded. "Didn't the policy change now? His problems have been solved. Otherwise, he wouldn't have returned to the country so openly, and the province wouldn't have sent a car to him. "
Xu Dongsheng also understood this.
However, he was still a little worried. "I'll say one more thing. These years, the policies have been changing constantly. Today he opposes the left, tomorrow he opposes the right. Who knows what will happen in the future? Xiling, his family used to be a big capitalist, and then he became a warlord. Now, he has been in America for so many years. I'm afraid … some people will say that he is a spy of the American Empire, right? You have to think twice if you want to be with him! "
Xu Dongsheng was not speaking ill of her behind her back out of jealousy. He really cared about the Tang Xiling from the bottom of his heart.
The Tang Xiling stubbornly raised her chin. "Village chief, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I just want to say this. No matter who Chen Yaozhong is, even if he is a homeless beggar, I am willing to follow him. It doesn't matter where we go!"
As soon as she finished speaking.
Chen Yaozhong pushed the door open and entered. He happened to hear this sentence and felt warm in his heart.
He did not say much. He walked slowly to the armchair and sat down … His hands were naturally placed on his knees, and his shoulders were straight. It was a habit that had been cultivated for many years in the military. He did not have to be angry to show his power.
The Tang Xiling walked to his side and asked softly, "Are you tired? Are you thirsty? "
Chen Yaozhong waved his hand gently. "I'm fine!"
He smiled gently. "Don't treat me like a patient!"
He was such a strong-willed person. He was afraid that his beloved would be worried. No matter how painful or bitter it was, even when he was recovering from the operation, when the anesthetic wore off, and the wound hurt unbearably, he never frowned or made a sound. He always smiled at Tang Xiling.
Chen Yaozhong's hand clenched into an empty fist. He covered his mouth and coughed twice. Then, he slowly opened his mouth and said, "Village Chief Xu, I have two things that I need your help with!"
"Ah? Tell me! "
"First of all, I think you know that I wanted to marry Xi Ling when I was young. But the world made fools of me, and I didn't get my wish …"
"…"
"The only purpose of my return to China this time is to give Xi Ling a proper wedding! I don't have any other requests. I just want you to help me inform the village that April 16th is our big day. I want a sedan chair carried by eight people … to carry Xi Ling through the door and hold a banquet on the seventh day! "
Ah?
Xu Dongsheng frowned. "We are now particular about the new style of wedding. Marriage is simple. To tell you the truth, I haven't even seen a sedan chair for many years. We pick up our new daughter-in-law in an ox carriage. You want a sedan chair carried by eight people? Isn't this a little too ostentatious? Besides, a banquet … "
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