Chapter 132
When Qiao Hong Xia received the call, she was stunned.
She had been married to Wang Yan Sheng for almost ten years. Although she had returned to Qili Village several times over the years, no one had ever mentioned her ex-husband, Zhao Jie Fang in front of her.
This was the importance of having power. If the person she remarried was just an ordinary man, those people in the village will definitely not let her go so easily.
As for Zhao Family, they had considered about taking Yi Ming back at the beginning. Especially after they knew that Yi Ming wasn't stupid. but they were overawed by Wang Yan Sheng.
Over the years, their family had been in the army. Even if Zhao Family wanted to find trouble, they wouldn't dare to come over. It reached the point that she almost forgot that such a person existed!
After hanging up the phone, she walked toward the family residency.
Halfway through, she bumped into approaching Dong Li Li.
The two greeted each other and passed by.
Qiao Hong Xia resisted the urge to look back and told herself to keep moving forward.
Back when she first came over to the army, a 'good-hearted person' came to tell her about Dong Li Li's existence.
However, she didn't listen to the other party's words and ran to tear up Dong Li Li on the spot. Nor did she didn't fall out with Wang Yan Sheng because of this.
Afterward, she asked Wang Yan Sheng about Dong Li Li. Wang Yan Sheng clarified to her without holding anything back.
After knowing that Dong Li Li had confessed to him, some sourness brewed in her heart.
Later, she found out that the other party already had a match and no longer pester Wang Yan Sheng. So she let it go. Still, it was obviously impossible for the two of them to be good friends.
Dong Li Li, who walked over, had the urge to look back at Qiao Hong Xia.
At the beginning when she was rejected by Wang Yan Sheng and heard that he liked a divorced woman, she was very curious about her. Later, she didn't expect that they would get married.
When she saw Qiao Hong Xia for the first time, she was still a little unsatisfied.
Clearly she was younger than the other party, more beautiful than the other party, and more importantly, she had never been married!
Why didn't Wang Yan Sheng set his eyes on her? This kind of dissatisfaction almost made her do stupid things.
Fortunately, she had a match by her side at the time. Fortunately, she reined in her horse. That's why, she didn't do anything stupid.
When Qiao Hong Xia returned home, she had already put down Dong Li Li's matter. Now she was more confused whether to bring Yi Ming back.
Zhao Jie Fang was dead. Which meant that this will be the last time the father and son meet. If they didn't bring Yi Ming back, everyone would definitely think they were aloof.
Especially of Yi Ming. He will definitely be condemned by everyone. It may even affect his job search in the future.
But if they go back, it went without saying they will encounter a pile of rotten matter.
The thought of dealing with Zhao Family made her feel sick!
Wang Yan Sheng pushed open the door and came in and found her sitting on a chair with a frown.
He strode up with long legs, bent over, and nibbled her lips, "What happened? Why are you frowning?"
Qiao Hong Xia came back to her senses and sent him a pointed gaze with a red face, "Yi Ming's father is dead. I don't know if I should take him back to give him one last farewell."
Wang Yan Sheng put away his general hat. Then he came back to sit next to her, grasped her hand and spoke, "Go. I'll ask for a leave later and go back with you!"
Qiao Hong Xia froze for a moment: "Didn't you say you're packed with tasks recently? Will the above give you a leave?"
Wang Yan Sheng squeezed her chin, leaned over, nibbled her lips, and replied, "Tonight you make me feel good and I'll tell you!"
Qiao Hong Xia's face turned even redder. She raised her hand to push him away when the door was pushed open with a squeak.
Their three children stood at the door with their eyes wide open and their jaws down to the ground in shock.
Her face turned red in a swoosh. She quickly pushed Wang Yan Sheng away, turned and ran into the room.
Yi Ming came back to his senses, squinted his eyes, and said, "Ah, why is it getting dark all of a sudden? I can't see anything!"
Saying that, he stretched out his hands and groped forward like a blind man. Then he turned and walked away.
The two youngsters behind followed suit after their eldest brother's display. Pretending to be blind, they uttered, "I can't see anything..."
Wang Yan Sheng didn't know whether to cry or laugh when he saw this.
He stood up and told Qiao Hong Xia that' he's going to the chief's house to ask for leave.
——
In Jing Hua's dormitory.
After an afternoon of interaction, everyone in the dormitory was relatively familiar with each other.
Da Qiao laid in bed early. Her heart felt a little sour.
She missed home, her grandmother, and grandfather.
It was the first time in her life for her to leave home. Although she spent a few summer vacations with Huo Family, Huo Family was someone she knew well and she didn't feel homesick at all.
But now the roommates were all people she didn't know. What's more, one or two of them act snarky. She really wanted to go home at once.
Cai Ru Nan originally wanted to go talk to Da Qiao. But just as she stood up, a balloon flying pass the window suddenly entered view.
She immediately exclaimed and called out: "Hey, look. There's a balloon at the window!"
The other people in the dormitory turned their heads to look. Sure enough, they saw a balloon floating next to the window where Wang Xian Xian was sleeping. It seem there was note tied to the tail of the balloon.
Originally, it was Song Yu Lian who slept in the bunk under the window. However, she and Wang Xian Xian switched.
That was to say, the person sleeping under Da Qiao wasn't Song Yu Lian, but Wang Xian Xian.
Song Yu Lian came over, glanced down from the window, and then called out, "There's a boy down there! Xian Xian, it can't be that boy came to find you, right?"
Because it was relatively late, Song Yu Lian didn't see clearly the appearance of the boy below. She could only know from the outline that he was a tall boy.
Wang Xian Xian was stunned for a moment, pretended to casually walk over, glanced down from the window, and responded, "It shouldn't be. But who knows. Some boys are really detestable. I already said I want to focus on studying now Why can't they understand!"
Song Yu Lian continued to fawn: "Xian Xian, you are so beautiful and your grades are so good. There must be many boys pursuing you, right?"
Wang Xian Xian swat her with her hand and said with a shy look: "Don't talk nonsense. There aren't many!"
Cai Ru Nan couldn't stand the two's act. So she walked over and said, "Excuse me. I'm going to bring in the balloon."
Pushed by her, Song Yu Lian was very upset: "Why are you so crude? Also, about the balloon, you should have asked Xian Xian's opinion beforehand, no? If you rashly take it in, the boy, who is still there, will think Xian Xian accept her pursuit!"
Wang Xian Xian didn't say a word. Instead, she crossed her arms; apparently agreeing with Song Yu Lian's words.
Cai Ru Nan sneered: "You guys got such big ego. How can you be so sure that the balloon is for Wang Xian Xian and that the boy is here to pursue her?"
Wang Xian Xian's face flushed red.
Song Yu Lian wanted to get on Wang Xian Xian's good side. She raised her eyebrows and rebutted: "Why is your mouth so stinky? If the balloon isn't for Xian Xian, then it's for you?"
Take a mirror and look at yourself. Completely a tomboy! Which boy would be so blind to fall in love with you!
Cai Ru Nan was irked by her gaze. She waved her fist to her: "I'm not shameless like some people and think the balloon is my own. The most beautiful in this dorm is Da Qiao. I think the balloon should be for her!"
Though Da Qiao was suddenly called, she didn't intend to join the battlefield.
In her opinion, their quarrel was meaningless.
Seeing that Da Qiao didn't help Cai Ru Nan, Song Yu Lian became even more proud: "Some people are cheap; always like to use their hot face to stick to other people's cold bum!"
"Ditto. Rather than being cheap, I am willing to be inferior!"
Cai Ru Nan wasn't angry with Da Qiao. In her opinion, whatever a beautiful person does was right.
Besides, with her fighting prowess, it was more than enough to beat a little bitch like Song Yu Lian. There was no need for Da Qiao to help her!
"You!!" Song Yu Lian didn't expect tomboy Cai Ru Nan to have such a sharp mouth when arguing. Her face flushed with anger.
Seeing Song Yu Lian fuming, Cai Ru Nan felt relieved. She stretched out her hand and pulled in the balloon floating in the air.
Seeing the balloon was taken away, the boy turned around and ran away.
Because this place was very close to where the dormitory auntie lived, he didn't dare to make a sound. Also due to worry that the dormitory auntie would find out, he didn't dare to delay once the balloon was taken away.
Cai Ru Nan took the balloon in and everyone's eyes immediately focused on her.
Although Wang Xian Xian pretended not to care, she actually cared more than anyone else.
This was about her face. she had to get ball on her court no matter what!
Seeing that Wang Xian Xian and Song Yu Lian were so nervous, Cai Ru Nan deliberately slowed down her movement. Which aroused the urge to slap within Song Yu Lian!
In the end, Cai Ru Nan untied the note from the balloon and uncover an envelope with a big lollipop underneath it.
She picked up the envelope and examined it. There were four words written on it: To Qiao Nian Nian.
"Hahaha, slap in the face? I had said this letter is for Da Qiao!"
Cai Ru Nan waved the envelope in her hand. Wiggling her brows, she looked at Song Yu Lian and Wang Xian Xian.
Wang Xian Xian's face turned even redder. She glared at Song Yu Lian, turned to lay on the bed, covered her head with the sheet, and said nothing.
Seeing that Wang Xian Xian was angry with her, Song Yu Lian had the heart to go up to explain. But judging by the other party's behavior, she would definitely get berated if she dared to go up.
She had no choice but to direct her anger on Cai Ru Nan: "What are you feeling proud about? It's not for you!"
Cai Ru Nan grinned like a Cheshire cat: "Then what were you proud about before. It wasn't for you!"
Song Yu Lian's face flushed with anger.
She had a lot of pimples on her face. When she was angry, the pimples turned red and appeared very scary.
A big victory for Cai Ru Nan. She leaned on the railing in a good mood: "Da Qiao, your letter!"
Da Qiao stretched out her hand to take the letter and lollipop. When he saw the words on it, the corners of her mouth curved up.
It was sent by her Elder Brother Huo Chi!
"What about the person below? Is he still there?" she asked softly.
Cai Ru Nan shook her head: "Gone. He left after seeing the balloon being brought in by me. Who is the other party? Is it someone you know?"
Da Qiao nodded, but did not intend to tell the other party in detail.
Cai Ru Nan took in her fair and smooth face, and her bones went soft. As for whether Da Qiao speak or not, she didn't care at all.
Da Qiao put the lollipop next to the pillow, and unfolded the letter. Only one line was written on it: I'll be waiting for you in the woods below.
Da Qiao understood in seconds. Her face turned red with a swoosh.
Elder Brother Huo Chi was really bad. Very bad.
To find her in the middle of the night with this method for a stamp!
Cai Ru Nan looked at her heart eyes: "Da Qiao, why is your face so red all of a sudden? Are you hot?"
Da Qiao folded the letter. She climbed down from the bed as she spoke, "It's nothing. My friend is looking for me for something. I need to go out."
"It's so late? Do you want me to accompany you?"
Cai Ru Nan had a posture that as long as she need her, she will go up to the mountain and down to the sea of fire for her.
Da Qiao quickly shook her head: "No need. I'll go there alone."
Cai Ru Nan looked disappointed: "Alright then. You should be careful when you go out alone."
Da Qiao smiled at her, changed clothes, and went out.
——
Since it wasn't time to lock the door yet, the dormitory auntie just glanced at Da Qiao without stopping her when seeing her head out.
Red-faced, Da Qiao felt like stepping on the clouds all the way over.
When she came to the grove, she was about to call out when someone grabbed her arm.
She screamed as her whole person was pressed against a big tree by the other party. The next moment, she heard a familiar voice sounded——
"Don't be afraid, Nian Nian. It's me."
When Da Qiao heard his voice, her heart that almost jumped out of her throat returned to its position: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, why are you like this? You scared me to death just now!"
"I'm sorry, Nian Nian." Huo Chi looked at her with bright eyes.
Da Qiao felt self-conscious from this gaze. Her heartbeat inexplicably increased: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, what are you do want from me at such a late time?"
Where she couldn't see, Huo Chi's ears turned red: "Nian Nian, I think... I want the stamp!"
Da Qiao's mind seemed to explode.
Before she could react, Huo Chi lowered his head and kissed her lips.
When Qiao Hong Xia received the call, she was stunned.
She had been married to Wang Yan Sheng for almost ten years. Although she had returned to Qili Village several times over the years, no one had ever mentioned her ex-husband, Zhao Jie Fang in front of her.
This was the importance of having power. If the person she remarried was just an ordinary man, those people in the village will definitely not let her go so easily.
As for Zhao Family, they had considered about taking Yi Ming back at the beginning. Especially after they knew that Yi Ming wasn't stupid. but they were overawed by Wang Yan Sheng.
Over the years, their family had been in the army. Even if Zhao Family wanted to find trouble, they wouldn't dare to come over. It reached the point that she almost forgot that such a person existed!
After hanging up the phone, she walked toward the family residency.
Halfway through, she bumped into approaching Dong Li Li.
The two greeted each other and passed by.
Qiao Hong Xia resisted the urge to look back and told herself to keep moving forward.
Back when she first came over to the army, a 'good-hearted person' came to tell her about Dong Li Li's existence.
However, she didn't listen to the other party's words and ran to tear up Dong Li Li on the spot. Nor did she didn't fall out with Wang Yan Sheng because of this.
Afterward, she asked Wang Yan Sheng about Dong Li Li. Wang Yan Sheng clarified to her without holding anything back.
After knowing that Dong Li Li had confessed to him, some sourness brewed in her heart.
Later, she found out that the other party already had a match and no longer pester Wang Yan Sheng. So she let it go. Still, it was obviously impossible for the two of them to be good friends.
Dong Li Li, who walked over, had the urge to look back at Qiao Hong Xia.
At the beginning when she was rejected by Wang Yan Sheng and heard that he liked a divorced woman, she was very curious about her. Later, she didn't expect that they would get married.
When she saw Qiao Hong Xia for the first time, she was still a little unsatisfied.
Clearly she was younger than the other party, more beautiful than the other party, and more importantly, she had never been married!
Why didn't Wang Yan Sheng set his eyes on her? This kind of dissatisfaction almost made her do stupid things.
Fortunately, she had a match by her side at the time. Fortunately, she reined in her horse. That's why, she didn't do anything stupid.
When Qiao Hong Xia returned home, she had already put down Dong Li Li's matter. Now she was more confused whether to bring Yi Ming back.
Zhao Jie Fang was dead. Which meant that this will be the last time the father and son meet. If they didn't bring Yi Ming back, everyone would definitely think they were aloof.
Especially of Yi Ming. He will definitely be condemned by everyone. It may even affect his job search in the future.
But if they go back, it went without saying they will encounter a pile of rotten matter.
The thought of dealing with Zhao Family made her feel sick!
Wang Yan Sheng pushed open the door and came in and found her sitting on a chair with a frown.
He strode up with long legs, bent over, and nibbled her lips, "What happened? Why are you frowning?"
Qiao Hong Xia came back to her senses and sent him a pointed gaze with a red face, "Yi Ming's father is dead. I don't know if I should take him back to give him one last farewell."
Wang Yan Sheng put away his general hat. Then he came back to sit next to her, grasped her hand and spoke, "Go. I'll ask for a leave later and go back with you!"
Qiao Hong Xia froze for a moment: "Didn't you say you're packed with tasks recently? Will the above give you a leave?"
Wang Yan Sheng squeezed her chin, leaned over, nibbled her lips, and replied, "Tonight you make me feel good and I'll tell you!"
Qiao Hong Xia's face turned even redder. She raised her hand to push him away when the door was pushed open with a squeak.
Their three children stood at the door with their eyes wide open and their jaws down to the ground in shock.
Her face turned red in a swoosh. She quickly pushed Wang Yan Sheng away, turned and ran into the room.
Yi Ming came back to his senses, squinted his eyes, and said, "Ah, why is it getting dark all of a sudden? I can't see anything!"
Saying that, he stretched out his hands and groped forward like a blind man. Then he turned and walked away.
The two youngsters behind followed suit after their eldest brother's display. Pretending to be blind, they uttered, "I can't see anything..."
Wang Yan Sheng didn't know whether to cry or laugh when he saw this.
He stood up and told Qiao Hong Xia that' he's going to the chief's house to ask for leave.
——
In Jing Hua's dormitory.
After an afternoon of interaction, everyone in the dormitory was relatively familiar with each other.
Da Qiao laid in bed early. Her heart felt a little sour.
She missed home, her grandmother, and grandfather.
It was the first time in her life for her to leave home. Although she spent a few summer vacations with Huo Family, Huo Family was someone she knew well and she didn't feel homesick at all.
But now the roommates were all people she didn't know. What's more, one or two of them act snarky. She really wanted to go home at once.
Cai Ru Nan originally wanted to go talk to Da Qiao. But just as she stood up, a balloon flying pass the window suddenly entered view.
She immediately exclaimed and called out: "Hey, look. There's a balloon at the window!"
The other people in the dormitory turned their heads to look. Sure enough, they saw a balloon floating next to the window where Wang Xian Xian was sleeping. It seem there was note tied to the tail of the balloon.
Originally, it was Song Yu Lian who slept in the bunk under the window. However, she and Wang Xian Xian switched.
That was to say, the person sleeping under Da Qiao wasn't Song Yu Lian, but Wang Xian Xian.
Song Yu Lian came over, glanced down from the window, and then called out, "There's a boy down there! Xian Xian, it can't be that boy came to find you, right?"
Because it was relatively late, Song Yu Lian didn't see clearly the appearance of the boy below. She could only know from the outline that he was a tall boy.
Wang Xian Xian was stunned for a moment, pretended to casually walk over, glanced down from the window, and responded, "It shouldn't be. But who knows. Some boys are really detestable. I already said I want to focus on studying now Why can't they understand!"
Song Yu Lian continued to fawn: "Xian Xian, you are so beautiful and your grades are so good. There must be many boys pursuing you, right?"
Wang Xian Xian swat her with her hand and said with a shy look: "Don't talk nonsense. There aren't many!"
Cai Ru Nan couldn't stand the two's act. So she walked over and said, "Excuse me. I'm going to bring in the balloon."
Pushed by her, Song Yu Lian was very upset: "Why are you so crude? Also, about the balloon, you should have asked Xian Xian's opinion beforehand, no? If you rashly take it in, the boy, who is still there, will think Xian Xian accept her pursuit!"
Wang Xian Xian didn't say a word. Instead, she crossed her arms; apparently agreeing with Song Yu Lian's words.
Cai Ru Nan sneered: "You guys got such big ego. How can you be so sure that the balloon is for Wang Xian Xian and that the boy is here to pursue her?"
Wang Xian Xian's face flushed red.
Song Yu Lian wanted to get on Wang Xian Xian's good side. She raised her eyebrows and rebutted: "Why is your mouth so stinky? If the balloon isn't for Xian Xian, then it's for you?"
Take a mirror and look at yourself. Completely a tomboy! Which boy would be so blind to fall in love with you!
Cai Ru Nan was irked by her gaze. She waved her fist to her: "I'm not shameless like some people and think the balloon is my own. The most beautiful in this dorm is Da Qiao. I think the balloon should be for her!"
Though Da Qiao was suddenly called, she didn't intend to join the battlefield.
In her opinion, their quarrel was meaningless.
Seeing that Da Qiao didn't help Cai Ru Nan, Song Yu Lian became even more proud: "Some people are cheap; always like to use their hot face to stick to other people's cold bum!"
"Ditto. Rather than being cheap, I am willing to be inferior!"
Cai Ru Nan wasn't angry with Da Qiao. In her opinion, whatever a beautiful person does was right.
Besides, with her fighting prowess, it was more than enough to beat a little bitch like Song Yu Lian. There was no need for Da Qiao to help her!
"You!!" Song Yu Lian didn't expect tomboy Cai Ru Nan to have such a sharp mouth when arguing. Her face flushed with anger.
Seeing Song Yu Lian fuming, Cai Ru Nan felt relieved. She stretched out her hand and pulled in the balloon floating in the air.
Seeing the balloon was taken away, the boy turned around and ran away.
Because this place was very close to where the dormitory auntie lived, he didn't dare to make a sound. Also due to worry that the dormitory auntie would find out, he didn't dare to delay once the balloon was taken away.
Cai Ru Nan took the balloon in and everyone's eyes immediately focused on her.
Although Wang Xian Xian pretended not to care, she actually cared more than anyone else.
This was about her face. she had to get ball on her court no matter what!
Seeing that Wang Xian Xian and Song Yu Lian were so nervous, Cai Ru Nan deliberately slowed down her movement. Which aroused the urge to slap within Song Yu Lian!
In the end, Cai Ru Nan untied the note from the balloon and uncover an envelope with a big lollipop underneath it.
She picked up the envelope and examined it. There were four words written on it: To Qiao Nian Nian.
"Hahaha, slap in the face? I had said this letter is for Da Qiao!"
Cai Ru Nan waved the envelope in her hand. Wiggling her brows, she looked at Song Yu Lian and Wang Xian Xian.
Wang Xian Xian's face turned even redder. She glared at Song Yu Lian, turned to lay on the bed, covered her head with the sheet, and said nothing.
Seeing that Wang Xian Xian was angry with her, Song Yu Lian had the heart to go up to explain. But judging by the other party's behavior, she would definitely get berated if she dared to go up.
She had no choice but to direct her anger on Cai Ru Nan: "What are you feeling proud about? It's not for you!"
Cai Ru Nan grinned like a Cheshire cat: "Then what were you proud about before. It wasn't for you!"
Song Yu Lian's face flushed with anger.
She had a lot of pimples on her face. When she was angry, the pimples turned red and appeared very scary.
A big victory for Cai Ru Nan. She leaned on the railing in a good mood: "Da Qiao, your letter!"
Da Qiao stretched out her hand to take the letter and lollipop. When he saw the words on it, the corners of her mouth curved up.
It was sent by her Elder Brother Huo Chi!
"What about the person below? Is he still there?" she asked softly.
Cai Ru Nan shook her head: "Gone. He left after seeing the balloon being brought in by me. Who is the other party? Is it someone you know?"
Da Qiao nodded, but did not intend to tell the other party in detail.
Cai Ru Nan took in her fair and smooth face, and her bones went soft. As for whether Da Qiao speak or not, she didn't care at all.
Da Qiao put the lollipop next to the pillow, and unfolded the letter. Only one line was written on it: I'll be waiting for you in the woods below.
Da Qiao understood in seconds. Her face turned red with a swoosh.
Elder Brother Huo Chi was really bad. Very bad.
To find her in the middle of the night with this method for a stamp!
Cai Ru Nan looked at her heart eyes: "Da Qiao, why is your face so red all of a sudden? Are you hot?"
Da Qiao folded the letter. She climbed down from the bed as she spoke, "It's nothing. My friend is looking for me for something. I need to go out."
"It's so late? Do you want me to accompany you?"
Cai Ru Nan had a posture that as long as she need her, she will go up to the mountain and down to the sea of fire for her.
Da Qiao quickly shook her head: "No need. I'll go there alone."
Cai Ru Nan looked disappointed: "Alright then. You should be careful when you go out alone."
Da Qiao smiled at her, changed clothes, and went out.
——
Since it wasn't time to lock the door yet, the dormitory auntie just glanced at Da Qiao without stopping her when seeing her head out.
Red-faced, Da Qiao felt like stepping on the clouds all the way over.
When she came to the grove, she was about to call out when someone grabbed her arm.
She screamed as her whole person was pressed against a big tree by the other party. The next moment, she heard a familiar voice sounded——
"Don't be afraid, Nian Nian. It's me."
When Da Qiao heard his voice, her heart that almost jumped out of her throat returned to its position: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, why are you like this? You scared me to death just now!"
"I'm sorry, Nian Nian." Huo Chi looked at her with bright eyes.
Da Qiao felt self-conscious from this gaze. Her heartbeat inexplicably increased: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, what are you do want from me at such a late time?"
Where she couldn't see, Huo Chi's ears turned red: "Nian Nian, I think... I want the stamp!"
Da Qiao's mind seemed to explode.
Before she could react, Huo Chi lowered his head and kissed her lips.
Hahah! Sneaking out in the middle of the night to get a kiss from her fiance :P But I really hope there won't be any girl drama in her dorm. Thank you for the chapter!
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