Chapter 672

Qian Niang's words were like a warm, gentle stream, warming my heart.

Even with nothing, I believe you — you're not that kind of person. It moves me.

As long as Qian Niang believes in me, I don't need to worry about anyone else.

Qian Niang might try to explain to Li Ming, but it would be useless.

At least it shows Qian Niang's attitude — she firmly stands on my side.

Qian Niang soothed me to sleep, then she went back to rest.

The deep autumn mountain wind began to blow, ignoring the late night and darkness.

It was like an irritable woman, wildly running around outside the village.

No matter how strong or wild the mountain wind blew, my heart remained peaceful.

That night, I slept very soundly.

After the mountain wind passed, the temperature dropped suddenly; it seemed there was no transition from autumn to winter.

It left people unable to adjust at once.

In Niushiling I have always lived in Qian Niang's home,

Qiao Jie took care of me wholeheartedly.

This time my fall on the ridge wasn't serious; mainly it was the emotional pain plus the old leg injury from a car accident that left me physically and mentally exhausted.

After a week of recuperation, my body finally recovered.

Qian Niang also went to Xin Cheng accompanied by Shi Yong and found Li Ming.

Qian Niang scolded Li Ming severely,

leaving the words: "The matter of Xiao Long is none of his business; from now on he must never return to Niushiling."

Then she left Li Ming's place.

Shi Yong told me everything exactly as it happened.

Actually I believe Qian Niang is hurting even more inside,

although she scolded Li Ming, what she hopes is that I and Li Ming reconcile, just as before.

But I feel that I and Li Ming can't go back to how we were. Really, we can't.

He hurt me too deeply.

Whenever I think of Xiao Long's matter, my heart aches sharply.

Xiao Long also came to see me,

the two of us, grandfather and grandson, were smoking.

I also don't know how to persuade Xiao Long; things have come to this point,

and it's not easy to comfort Xiao Long either.

Xiao Long of course understood.

I only hope that Xiao Long and Fang Rui will have a good outcome.

Time quickly reached the end of the month; in another month it will be New Year's Day,

Time really flies.

That day, Qian Niang and I were chatting together in the room.

We talked about village matters.

Qiao Jie was cooking,

Shi Yong and Shi Jinhe had both returned to the city.

I quite like this kind of time — peaceful and quiet, keeping Qian Niang company while chatting about everyone's affairs.

It was very comfortable.

My phone rang,

I picked up the phone and looked,

it was Li Jia calling,

"Hello, Li Jia."

"Hello, Mr. Zhao. I wanted to let you know that I have arranged for Tian Shi to start work in the city ahead of schedule." Li Jia said.

"That's wonderful, congratulations on your promotion. This gives you a bigger stage to shine." I said.

"Mr. Zhao, this isn't just thanks to you; without you, I, Li Jia, wouldn't be where I am today. I thank you from the heart." Li Jia expressed gratitude.

"Li Jia, you're being modest. This is what your ability deserves. By the way, have you contacted Zhuang Shi?" I asked.

"Mr. Zhao, I was just about to report this to you. I have already contacted Zhuang Shi; he has returned from an inspection elsewhere.

He invited me to go to Huaihai.

"Mr. Zhao, when are you free? I'd like you to accompany me to Huaihai City." Li Jia asked.

"Great, I'm currently in Niushiling.

I'm available anytime.

How about we set off for Huaihai tomorrow?" I said.

"Okay, Mr. Zhao, then I'll come to Niushiling to find you." Li Jia said.

"No need for you to come; I'll go to Xin Cheng tomorrow to pick you up." I said.

"Okay, Mr. Zhao, I'll wait for you in Xin Cheng." Li Jia said and hung up.

At that moment Qian Niang looked at me and asked, "Er Hai, are you going to get busy?"

"Yes, Mother, I still have things to finish; I can't stay in Niushiling to keep you company. Let Qiao Jie stay with you here. Actually I really like living here — no one disturbs me, it's very peaceful." I said helplessly.

Qian Niang smiled,

"Er Hai, what are you thinking? Mother knows your mind like a clear mirror. How can you live like this in Niushiling for a lifetime?"

"You are an ambitious person."

"Actually, Mother, I still hope you can be as you were before,"

"To accomplish something."

"I have Qiao Jie keeping me company in Niushiling, so you don't need to worry about anything."

"Er Hai, work hard."

"Achieve results; that's more important than anything."

"All right, Mother, rest assured, I will definitely achieve results; then I'll let you enjoy glory following me." I assured Qian Niang.

"Qian Niang laughed happily."

"The next morning, I had Shi Yong drive to pick me up from Niushiling."

"Qian Niang and Qiao Jie saw me off at the alley entrance, just like when I left Niushiling for the county town years ago."

"We quickly drove to the grand hotel in Xin Cheng."

"Li Jia was already waiting for me and Shi Yong at the hotel."

"Li Jia, after seeing me,"

"she reached out her hand proactively,"

"\"Mr. Zhao, you're troubled again this time. \""

"\"Look what you're saying, Li Jia, how could we trouble each other? \""

"\"Your affairs are my affairs. We are one family. \" I laughed."

"\"Exactly, Mr. Zhao is right, we are one family. All right, let's go, we're heading to Huaihai. \""

"\"Shi Yong, drive, we're going to Huaihai. \" I told Shi Yong."

"\"How many days? \" Shi Yong asked."

"\"I'm not sure, do you have something on? \" I asked."

"\"This week, Xiao Qi agreed to have a meal with me. I finally managed to arrange it. \" Shi Yong said frankly."

"\"Ah, you're really not afraid Ya Ling will find out. Shi Yong, I advise you to be discreet. At our age, if we cause another scandal... \""

"\"Where will we put our faces then? \" I said to Shi Yong."

"\"I've kept it well under wraps, so you can relax—Ya Ling won't find out. Even if she did, what's there to fear? There's nothing between me and Xiao Qi. \" Shi Yong said candidly."

"I shook my head,"

"\"Shi Yong, forget it, stay in Xin Cheng. \""

"Li Jia and I are going to Huaihai."

"\"It would be great for the two of you to go, what would I be, a third wheel? \" Shi Yong said, looking at me and Li Jia."

"Li Jia covered her mouth and laughed, saying nothing."

"I glared at Shi Yong,"

"\"Shi Yong, what nonsense. \""

"Shi Yong laughed at this point,"

"\"Brother, I'll keep it secret. You go ahead. \""

"\"All right, Shi Yong, stop joking. When you have time, go to Qi He Kuang and check on Ding Li's production. \" I arranged with Shi Yong."

"\"Don't worry, Brother, I'll go check tomorrow. \" Shi Yong said."

"Li Jia and I got into the car, then Li Jia said,"

"\"Mr. Zhao, let me drive; you sit in the back and rest. \""

"\"Li Jia, in your car my heart feels like it's going to jump out, you're driving too wildly. \" I laughed and gave Li Jia the seat."

"\"If we don't drive wildly, we'll get old. \" Li Jia laughed, sat down, and started the car."

"I waved at Shi Yong."

"Shi Yong waved at me,"

"then he shouted, \"Brother, have fun out there, I wish you a spring dream without trace. \""

"Where did Shi Yong learn that phrase?"

"Our car quickly got onto the highway, heading straight for Huaihai City."

"Li Jia, this woman, has an unrestrained personality,"

"when she drives she's no less wild than a man,"

"and there's no speed limit on the highway."

"She turned the car's sound up to maximum volume,"

"Li Jia hummed along with the music,"

"I watched her from behind and was infected by her enthusiasm."

"Life should be like this,"

"singing loudly, letting the mood relax,"

"There's a line of poetry: 'To sing by day, one must indulge in wine; with youth as companion, returning home is good.'"

"I hope everyone usually sings a song, letting youth forever accompany oneself."