My Policewoman Lover [Complete] - 23

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Chapter 149 Opportunity Arrives.

Alcohol-related fragmented amnesia is not complete amnesia. With reminders or stimulation, some fragments of memory may recover, but complete recovery or spontaneous recovery is impossible. Therefore, this is strong evidence that alcohol damages the brain.

Liu Jing hadn't taken two steps out of the women's restroom when he suddenly stopped, unconsciously staring back intently. Guo Guo's plump, white buttocks still lingered in his mind. The scene seemed familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before. Like in the small temple in the mountains of Linzhi, on a snowy night, Guo Guo said, "I've seen your thing before," and of course, he had seen Guo Guo's buttocks before.

"Could it be a connection from a past life?" Liu Jing muttered without much thought, returning to his seat to drink tea.

In life, we often encounter scenes that are both new and familiar, as if we've been there before. The metaphysical explanation is that we didn't drink enough of the Meng Po soup when crossing the Naihe Bridge, leaving behind memories of a past life. "A fortunate encounter, a predestined marriage," Liu Jing thought, and went back to his past life.

The teahouse was quiet, filled with the aroma of tea. In the corner lounge, a young couple huddled together, surfing the internet. By the window, a small angelfish in a fish tank swam merrily and silently. Liu Jing sipped his green tea, gazing at the cozy atmosphere of the teahouse. His gaze fell upon a gentle peace and contentment, yet also a faint sense of helplessness and despair.

He had arrived in a somber, even melancholic mood, not resolute, but similar in spirit. Yet, in the face of reality, it all transformed into a familiar ease and warmth. They had known each other for so long, understood each other so deeply, their personalities intertwined. The past days, whether joyful, carefree, or thrilling, were all deeply etched into their very being. The natural familiarity they shared was irresistible.

Soon, Guo Guo came out, shifted her chair, gathered her skirt behind her back with her hands, and sat down happily beside him.

"Are you feeling better?" Liu Jing asked with concern, handing her the honey date tea he had poured.

"Being with you makes the pain go away." Guo Guo took a sip of her tea, put it down, and smiled as she hugged his arm, leaning against his shoulder. The discovery of her secret brought back the happiness of that night, and the subsequent reunion filled her with sweetness.

Liu Jing tilted his head to look at her. He sighed and said, "Guo Guo, my auto repair shop is being renovated at the end of the month and will officially open next month. Fangxi and I have agreed to register on opening day. I just came to tell you this." After saying this, Liu Jing watched her reaction with a heavy heart. Since a dramatic gesture wouldn't work, he had to make it more formal to make her take it seriously.

"Next month is still a long way off. Who knows what might happen?" Guo Guo rolled her eyes dismissively, picked up her cup

, and took a small sip of tea. Guo Guo's nonchalant attitude gave Liu Jing a headache. Guo Guo was introverted, exceptionally strong, and rarely shed tears. He'd only witnessed it twice: once in the terrifying gear incident, when Guo Guo clung to him, crying uncontrollably, her body covered in his blood; and then in the thousand-year-old glacial lake in Tibet, where he stood shivering, facing Guo Guo's tear-streaked face, the tears so hot—he remembered it vividly. But now, he wished Guo Guo could have a good cry, a cathartic release, instead of this dismissive attitude.

"Guo Guo, don't be silly, we're not meant to be. Superstition will kill you!" Having said everything he needed to say, Liu Jing didn't know what else to say, so he resorted to the same old cliché.

"Who's superstitious?" Guo Guo put down her cup, displeased. "We hardly ever see each other, and so much has happened. What else could it be but fate?"

This girl was so stubborn. Liu Jing frowned, pulling his arm away. "That's fate, not destiny! Being destined to be together but not to be together is tragic enough. How can I be at ease knowing you're so stubborn?"

"What do you mean, 'destined to be together but not to be together'? What happened, happened. Can you pretend it didn't exist?" Guo Guo retorted sharply, turning to glare at him.

“That’s a different matter!” Liu Jing exclaimed, spreading his hands in exasperation. “I’m getting married, that’s a fact, and you have to face it!”

“You two won’t get married,” Guo Guo said casually after staring at him for a moment, then turned back to drink her tea.

Liu Jing was about to faint, but patiently said, "Guo Guo, you keep saying it exists, and I'm talking about its objective existence. Our existence is a thing of the past. You can't keep focusing on that and ignore the facts right now."

"Who's ignoring it? I see things more clearly than you!" Guo Guo said unhappily, putting down her teacup and craning her neck. "What are your relationship with her compared to ours? Just ordinary stuff. How can it compare to us?"

"Aren't you just being unreasonable?" Liu Jing sighed, feeling powerless. "This isn't about comparison. Like you said, what happened happened, and no one can change it. It has nothing to do with feelings, but it also involves responsibility. No matter how much I miss her, I can't just abandon her. Have you thought about all of this?"

"Did I ask you to abandon her?" Guo Guo pouted, looking aggrieved. "In all this time, when have I ever interfered with your relationship? When have I ever made things difficult for you? Can't I just wait for things to go wrong on their own?"

"You..." Liu Jing was speechless, dejectedly picking up her teacup.

Guo Guo smiled and nudged him with her shoulder: "Liu Jing, don't get worked up, I've already analyzed it!"

"Analyzed what?" Liu Jing asked irritably, sipping his tea.

Guo Guo pushed up her glasses and pulled her chair closer: "Liu Jing, do you remember what Uncle Qiuyang said to us?"

"So what?" Liu Jing paused, holding his teacup.

Guo Guo's eyes widened, and she said seriously: "He said that good and evil have causes and effects, and God is fair. You know, Uncle Qiuyang has experienced many ups and downs in love, and even eloped with someone, but now he's enlightened and has become a high-ranking monk, a recluse of great wisdom. How could he have just given him that casually? He must have seen something, something specific."

"What specific meaning?" The enlightened monk was always very high-minded, and Liu Jing unconsciously became cautious.

Guo Guo gripped his hands, speaking with fervent insistence, "I believe everything is connected, nothing happens in isolation. We've had so many major events, things others would never encounter in their entire lives, how could it not have a future?" It was

the same old story. Liu Jing shook his head, saying, "What about Fang Xi and me? What makes you so sure we won't have a future?"

"You two?" Guo Guo pursed her lips, giving him a disdainful look. "You've only known each other for a few days, less than two months! Is that what you call marriage? A life-altering event, and you've had it so smooth, it's a miracle it'll end well!"

"Don't talk nonsense! So mystical!" Liu Jing snapped, quickly turning away.

"Anyway, she's about to be in trouble, just you wait and see!" Guo Guo persisted, brimming with confidence.

Life isn't always smooth sailing, at least not all the way. Guo Guo was right about one thing: his and Little Tiger's relationship had indeed been very smooth, even the addition of Yu Xia hadn't caused much of a stir. Such a major event, how many women could bear that? Liu Jing felt uneasy and somewhat dejected. He had come with high hopes, but not only had he failed to achieve his goal, he had also been left unsettled by Guo Guo's esoteric and mysterious theories.

Guo Guo, smug and then angrily retorted, "I just don't understand. I'm gentler than her, prettier than her, about the same height, and even more voluptuous. Why do you like me and still pursue her?"

"How would I know if you're voluptuous or not!" Liu Jing retorted

, choking back at the girl's persistence. Guo Guo, feeling deflated, was both angry and aggrieved. Suddenly, she grabbed his head.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Liu Jing quickly dodged.

Guo Guo ignored him and whispered in his ear, "Let me tell you, I... I'm a D-cup. Is she bigger than me?"

"Okay, okay, you're a little chubby, much better than her." Liu Jing was both amused and exasperated. He had asked this question many times before, and now he finally got a definite answer.

"Anyway, she's not as good as me." Guo Guo's pretty face flushed, revealing two sweet dimples, as she nestled against him beautifully. "Little Fatty" wasn't a pleasant name, but she knew Liu Jing liked it; that night, her sweetheart had held her chest and kissed her for a long time.

The afternoon teahouse was quiet and nearly empty, but the atmosphere wasn't cold, because of the sweet and loving couple; the wafting aroma of tea was also filled with the scent of love.

Bai Xiaoqing returned home and sat weakly on the sofa, looking at her familiar and clean home, filled with worry. Her daughter said she fell during PE class—she'd be strange if she believed her. As a woman, and a mother, how could she not worry?

Times have changed, this isn't a big deal, and women are easily satisfied with comfort. But a woman is still a woman; not being able to marry the person she loves is already regrettable, and if she loses her virginity, Bai Xiaoqing will find it hard to accept.

There was a knock at the door, and Bai Xiaoqing hurriedly went to greet her.

"Mom." Guo Jun nodded at the door and sauntered in.

Seeing it wasn't her daughter, Bai Xiaoqing was a little disappointed, but quickly regained her composure: "Xiao Jun, what brings you here? Aren't you at work?"

"I heard from Xiao Wu that you took Yangyang to the hospital, so I came to see what's wrong with Yangyang?" The way she addressed him was interesting; Guo Guo called Secretary Wu "Uncle Wu," but Guo Jun called him "Xiao Wu.

" "Nothing, just the same old problem." Bai Xiaoqing sighed inwardly and sat back down on the sofa.

"Oh." Guo Jun knew his sister often suffered from menstrual cramps, so he didn't ask any more questions and went upstairs.

Bai Xiaoqing quickly said, "Xiao Jun, Yangyang isn't home; she went to work."

"She's not feeling well and still goes to work?" Guo Jun was taken aback. He turned and sat down beside her.

Bai Xiaoqing didn't speak, only giving a soft "hmm," but couldn't hide the sorrow on her face. Guo Jun looked at his stepmother, scrutinizing her before asking, "Mom, what's wrong?"

Bai Xiaoqing hesitated, frowning slightly without answering. Vice Governor Guo was away at a meeting, and she wanted to talk to someone, but wasn't sure if she should.

Guo Jun, having spent years navigating the officialdom, was adept at reading people, and immediately leaned closer, saying, "Mom, has something happened to Yangyang? Dad's not home, please don't hide it from me?" "

Actually, it's nothing." Guo Jun wasn't very close to her. But Bai Xiaoqing felt guilty for not telling Guo Jun, "Today at the hospital, I had Yangyang get a thorough checkup, but I didn't expect she's already... already..."

Bai Xiaoqing didn't finish her sentence, but her expression said it all. Guo Jun paused, then immediately sat up straight, his face beaming with excitement. Bai Xiaoqing asked, puzzled, "Xiaojun, do you know?"

"How would I know?" Guo Jun regained his composure and bowed again, asking, "What did Yangyang say?"

Bai Xiaoqing's eyes were full of worry as she sighed, "I asked if it was Xiaojing, and she said she fell during PE class."

"Nonsense!" Guo Jun scoffed, waving his hand dismissively. "There are so many people in PE class, if it were true, they would have known already! It must have been Xiao Liu, no doubt about it." Guo Jun didn't even think twice before directly blaming Liu Jing.

"How can you be so sure?" Bai Xiaoqing's beautiful eyes lit up, a look of relief appearing on them. If it was true, it would be a good thing amidst the helplessness.

Guo Jun thought for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "They graduated last year, around this time, not much later. You and Dad went to Beidaihe, and some classmates from Harbin were transferring buses. They had dinner at our house, and Xiao Liu, who doesn't drink, got drunk. Yangyang asked me to take his classmate home, and Xiao Liu didn't leave until the next morning. Yangyang stayed with him all night. Could that be it?"

"Then why didn't Xiao Jing go with Yangyang? Did she find another girlfriend?" Bai Xiaoqing asked, frowning.

"He was drunk and forgot!" Guo Jun, experienced as he was, crossed his legs. "That's definitely it. Yangyang kept quiet about it and didn't say anything afterwards. I guess Xiao Liu still doesn't know!"

Bai Xiaoqing didn't speak, tucking her temples in her hands in thought.

Guo Jun glanced at her and offered a suggestion, "Mom, you don't need to think about it anymore. It's probably very close. You won't get anything out of Yangyang with his personality. I'll contact Xiao Liu for you, and you can ask him directly. His feelings for Yangyang are obvious; he definitely won't lie. Once you ask, he should remember."

"Is that a good idea?" Bai Xiaoqing felt uneasy.

Guo Jun said indignantly, "Times have changed, but this isn't a small matter, especially for a family like ours. No matter who Yangyang marries in the future, we'll definitely have to protect her. Is it worth it to go through all that trouble and end up owing her money?"

"But Xiao Jing has a girlfriend and even saved Yangyang. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Bai Xiaoqing softened.

Guo Jun secretly shook his head, then said seriously, "Mom, I understand what you're thinking, but gratitude is only one aspect. Yangyang is your daughter, your own flesh and blood! There's nothing wrong with you caring about her. What happens in the end is another matter, but as a parent and a mother, you should be responsible for Yangyang."

"How about... we call your dad and discuss it?" Guo Jun was quite persuasive, and Bai Xiaoqing was tempted, but still hesitated. Liu Jing had risked his life to save her daughter; in a sense, this meant breaking them up.

"He's busy with meetings. What's there to discuss with him? You can decide Yangyang's situation yourself!" Guo Jun knew his father well; that old-fashioned man would never do anything to harm others.

Bai Xiaoqing remained silent, her face filled with difficulty and worry.

Guo Jun glanced at her and immediately stood up, saying, "Mom, you don't need to think about it anymore. There's nothing wrong with this. I'll contact them for you right away. If it's true, then contact Xiao Liu's parents. They're still young. As parents, they should sit down and talk."

Contact the parents? Bai Xiaoqing felt this was a bit much and looked at him helplessly. Guo Jun was only a dozen years younger than her, and now he was a powerful figure. Moreover, he was working for her daughter, so she really couldn't say much.

"Then it's settled!" Guo Jun said, and left excitedly.

The same thing made Bai Xiaoqing worried and confused, but Guo Jun saw it as an opportunity. More importantly, it was legitimate.

Chapter 150 Tonight

, the corridor of the Municipal Committee of the Homosexuals was as quiet as ever. Flowers bloomed on the windowsill, their fragrance wafting in the air, as if in a deep courtyard. Fang Xi carried a watering can, stopping every few steps to carefully water the flowers.

Afternoon wasn't the time for watering, and Fangxi wasn't exactly a gardener, but these flowers were different. They had witnessed her first meeting with her lover, and she cherished the feeling of being cared for, like caring for her sweet love. Fortunately, the corridor of the Municipal Youth League Committee was on the shady side, only receiving sunlight in the afternoon, so despite the inappropriate watering time, the flowers still thrived, just like their love.

Suddenly, the office phone rang. Fangxi grabbed the watering can and rushed back, grabbing the receiver: "Hello!"

"Is this Xiao Zheng? This is Guo Jun." The friendly voice of Secretary Guo came through the phone.

Fangxi was startled, and cautiously asked, "Hello, Secretary Guo, what's up?"

Guo Jun chuckled, "Xiao Zheng, are you busy? If not, come over."

"Okay, I'll be right there." Fangxi nodded calmly.

Hanging up, Fangxi put down the watering can, wiped her hands, and went out. This was the second time Guo Jun had contacted her. Last time, he had her "pass on" a bunch of disgusting photos, attempting to drive a wedge between her and her lover. This time, he was sure he was up to something again. The little tiger, wary yet fearless, calmly went upstairs.

Her husband hadn't come for lunch, saying he was waiting for the work group. The investigation into the Thailand incident had begun, and the Guo family had done a great deal of work, but Fangxi wasn't grateful. Compared to the Guo family's help, she preferred less contact between them. She didn't think it was anything special; at worst, she could just quit. The repair shop was about to open, and her family could live comfortably.

Outside Guo Jun's office, Fangxi knocked.

"Xiao Zheng, come in, come in quickly." Guo Jun smiled warmly and personally opened the door to welcome her in.

Fangxi nodded politely, entering Guo Jun's spacious and comfortable office for the second time. It was sunny inside, and the air conditioning provided a refreshing coolness.

"Come, Xiao Zheng, sit here." Guo Jun was incredibly enthusiastic, placing the pre-prepared tea in front of her with both hands.

After they sat down, Guo Jun lit a cigarette and said kindly, "How are things, Xiao Zheng? It's been almost a year since you joined the Municipal Youth League Committee. Are you adapting well to the office work?"

"Pretty good." Fangxi smiled slightly, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Yes, I heard from Director Hao that you've done a very good job," Guo Jun affirmed, then leaned forward and said, "You'll be officially promoted soon. If you have any thoughts or requests, feel free to speak up."

"I'm about to resign, why are you being so hypocritical?" Fang Xi glanced at him and calmly said, "Thank you, Secretary Guo. I'm new here, I don't have any demands, I'll just follow the organizational procedures."

"You can't say that. I joined the Municipal Youth League Committee later than you, and my membership isn't as long as yours," Guo Jun said humorously, using the term "membership," and then added apologetically, "But I'm new to the Municipal Youth League Committee and not very familiar with everything yet, so I haven't been able to take good care of you. I've always felt quite bad about it, Xiao Liu."

"Secretary Guo, you're too kind." Guo Jun's incessant flattery made Fang Xi a little impatient.

"It's only right," Guo Jun said with a smile and waved his hand. "You're Xiao Liu's girlfriend, and also my sister's good friend. Not to mention Xiao Liu, even my sister often praises you to me!"

Your sister praises me? Who are you kidding! Little Tiger almost vomited: "Secretary Guo, you're quite busy, just say what's on your mind?"

"Hehe, it's nothing really." Guo Jun chuckled twice, crossed his legs, "You should know that Liu Jing saved my sister before. Last time he was wrongly arrested and taken to the police station, he suffered a lot for my sister. My family wanted to invite him to dinner, but we haven't had time. It just so happens that a friend of mine opened a hotel, and today is the grand opening. He asked me to come and support him tonight. I was thinking of having you and Liu Jing come along to join in the fun, so everyone can sit down and chat."

"Dinner?" Fang Xi was taken aback, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. Guo Jun's reason wasn't unreasonable, but there's no such thing as a free lunch, and Little Tiger was wary, having made a mistake.

"What, do you have something to do tonight?" Guo Jun asked with a smile, his attitude unusually amiable.

"I'm fine, Liu Jing doesn't know." Fang Xi smoothed her hair, stood up, and said, "How about this, I'll go back and call to ask. If he's free, we'll definitely go." Although reluctant, she couldn't refuse; Fang Xi was always understanding.

"Alright, I'll wait for your news." Guo Jun stubbed out his cigarette and got up.

Leaving Guo Jun's office, Fang Xi went downstairs, feeling somewhat uneasy. Secretary Guo's smile always seemed malicious; she had a feeling that tonight wouldn't be just about dinner, but she didn't take it too seriously, not believing he could pull any tricks.

Fang Xi entered the second floor, where a woman jingling keys greeted her. That tall figure, that dashing air, that flamboyant and stunningly beautiful face—it was none other than Yu Xia!

"Sister Qin, what brings you here?" Fang Xi asked in surprise.

Yu Xia smiled slyly, looked her up and down, and leaned closer, saying, "You're telling me? My husband criticized me, saying I only taught you halfway through driving lessons and then disappeared. So I came here today specifically to teach you."

"He's my husband, it has nothing to do with you!" Fang Xi blushed and emphasized.

"Yes, yes, he's your husband, but I can call him, and I can even borrow him." Yu Xia suppressed a laugh, glancing at her smugly.

Little Tiger seemed preoccupied. He glared at her but didn't say much, leading Yu Xia into the office. She already considered Yu Xia family, and Guo Jun's sudden invitation was a good opportunity to discuss things. It was

Yu Xia's first time in Little Tiger's office. Seeing the small bed in the corner, she teased, "Oh, there's a bed? Tell me honestly, have you ever done anything naughty in the office?"

She'd done more than just that—many times! Fang Xi was mortified. She quickly closed the door, frowning as she pushed it away, "Sister Qin, you're so annoying! I'm at work!"

Yu Xia stopped teasing, pulling Little Tiger to sit on the bed, and gently asked, "I was just teasing you. Now tell me, is something on your mind?" Fang Xi's worries were written all over her face. She might have been joking, but she could tell at a glance.

Fangxi pouted and looked at her, saying, "Secretary Guo, it's that little four-eyed guy's brother who said he's inviting Liu Jing and me to dinner tonight. Do you think he might be up to something?" "

Tonight?" Yuxia was startled and let go of her hand, saying, "That won't do!"

"Why?" Fangxi, who was reluctant to go, suddenly brightened up.

Yuxia explained, "Dong Le told me at noon that the garage has been cleared out for us in advance. I've made an appointment with the leaders of the Armed Police Detachment for dinner tonight. I can't go alone; you and Liu Jing both have to go!"

"Me too?" Little Tiger even offered modestly.

"You're the number one boss lady, how can you not go?" Yuxia chuckled and affectionately put her arm around Fangxi's shoulder, "Besides, those military leaders might have drunk too much, and our husbands don't drink. We'll have to carry the load!"

Fangxi glanced at her and said, "What do you mean, number one? You think you're number two?"

"Hehe, who told you to get him drunk back then? Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten a chance. Just accept your fate!" Yuxia said shamelessly, then leaned over and kissed Little Tiger's cheek.

"Go away, shameless!" Fangxi said, feigning grievance and playfully pulling away to call Guo Jun back.

Guo Jun was surprised and somewhat disappointed. He had originally intended to resolve things quickly, confirming the facts over dinner that evening and then inviting Liu Jing's parents to her house the next day. However, he didn't say anything and simply changed the dinner date to tomorrow evening.

Fangxi hung up the phone and sat back down next to Yuxia: "He seems to be in a hurry, changing the dinner date to tomorrow. Could he have some ulterior motive?"

"What did he say? Why did he invite you to dinner?" Yuxia also became cautious.

Fangxi gave a brief explanation, and Yuxia pressed for more details before finally understanding.

Yuxia had the most contact with Liu Jing and knew him the most, but she was the only one who didn't know that Liu Jing had saved Guo Guo. On their first night together, she had asked Liu Jing about the origin of the scar on his chest, and Liu Jing only said that he had been injured by a gear, without mentioning saving Guo Guo. Now that she knew the truth, and considering Guo Guo's behavior at Lu Qiuyang's wedding, she couldn't help but feel suspicious.

Similar to Xu Yan's thoughts, Guo Guo should be grateful, not arrogant and disdainful. Yu Xia had vaguely felt that Guo Guo had something to rely on, and now she was even more suspicious.

Fang Xi was still waiting for her to give advice, but Yu Xia came to her senses and smiled, saying, "It's just a meal, let's go. We'll find out

whether he has an ulterior motive or not once we get there." Fang Xi didn't speak, but there was still unease in her eyes. Yu Xia took her hand and comforted her, "Sister, don't worry. No matter what his motive is, he can't separate our family. Our fate is destined."

Little Tiger was much more comforted, pouting and saying, "What fate? That sounds nice, but you're really after my husband!"

Yu Xia chuckled, pulled Little Tiger into a hug, and whispered intimately in her ear, "Sister, come home after dinner tonight, and I'll be your lesbian."

"Who's being your lesbian!" Little Tiger was embarrassed and her body heated up again.

"If you won't be my lesbian, then you'll have to borrow my husband!" Yu Xia, now having something to rely on, wouldn't let it go.

"Sister Qin, you're so mean! You act like a good person, but you've definitely been eyeing my husband for a long time!" Little Tiger said, feeling wronged, and hurriedly ran to his office chair.

Yu Xia smiled gently and with relief. She wasn't a god and couldn't guess the Guo family's reliance, but she felt that the three-person family should be established soon.

Chapter 151 Three People's Tongue Kiss

Liu Jing and Guo Guo sat in the Typhoon Shelter for almost half an afternoon, not leaving until nearly three o'clock. They drank a lot of tea and talked a lot. Sitting in the air filled with the aroma of tea, they chatted about the past and gossip. This faint warmth was like a smile that kept moving towards them through the years. Even if it was like water or wind, it could be easily picked up because it had never left.

Life is a flowing process. The past is nothing more than the tenderness in their eyes and the longing in their hearts. Whether it's feelings or waiting, in the end, it's nothing more than meeting and holding hands. As long as they are close and at ease, what do external troubles matter?

Liu Jing didn't achieve his goal and was somewhat disappointed, but not discouraged. Since he couldn't persuade her, he decided to let her be. She'd register next month, and then she'd see things clearly. People are fragile; he couldn't sever ties with Guo Guo, an old friend who also felt like a lover, and he trusted she would make a rational choice.

After seeing Guo Guo off, Liu Jing went to the job market and placed an advertisement. As the director, he couldn't be all alone. Qiu Bingcheng had given him the power to select and transfer people, but he'd only been working for a year; everyone was more senior than him. Who could he transfer? Therefore, the most important point in his advertisement was that he only wanted recent graduates.

It was past four o'clock when he left the talent center. He went to the Municipal Youth League Committee to pick up Xiao Laohu. On the way, he received a call from Yu Xia, who said she had just finished helping Xiao Laohu with his driving practice and that she was having dinner with leaders of the Armed Police Detachment at Tianhai Pavilion that evening. She asked him to pick them both up at the traffic police station.

After hanging up, Liu Jing turned around and headed to

the traffic police station. He was pleased that the two women were getting along so well, but thinking of Guo Guo, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. Soon, the traffic police station came into view. The two women stood affectionately by the roadside, chatting and laughing. The weather was bad today; it had improved briefly in the afternoon but was now overcast again, and the wind was stuffy. However, the smiles of the two women gave him a cool and happy feeling, like a summer day.

"We're having dinner. What about the child?" Liu Jing asked as he parked the car and opened the door.

"I asked Tian Yu to take care of him. She's done it before," Yu Xia said with a satisfied and proud smile. Whether he was a stepfather or a godfather, the little man was good to the child.

Liu Jing nodded, and Yu Xia and Fang Xi got into the car. Once the two women were seated, the car set off. Fang Xi asked, "Honey, has the work team arrived? What did they say?"

"They just arrived, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission's work team hasn't come yet," Liu Jing replied, then chuckled, "Don't worry. Those guys won't be any better off, because I got promoted ahead of schedule."

"What promotion?" the two women asked in unison.

"Network Management Director."

"Just a Network Management Director?" Yu Xia said dismissively.

A man gets promoted. Women are always proud, and Little Tiger gave Yu Xia a disgruntled look.

Liu Jing chuckled and said, "My Network Management Director position is different, don't underestimate it. The annual operating expenses are 800,000 yuan, special funds are calculated separately, and the finance department can't shirk responsibility. These are all rules I changed when I took office." He then glanced at Little Tiger.

Liu Jing was certainly proud, but he wanted to reduce the hostility between Little Tiger and Guo Guo through his explanation.

"Wow, honey, you've struck it rich! One person can take over a car repair shop!" Yu Xia exclaimed in surprise and delight. Why become an official? Isn't it all about power and money?

This was the first time Yu Xia had called him "husband" in front of Xiao Laohu. Liu Jing was somewhat embarrassed and looked at her, saying, "Actually, it was all Guo Guo's help, including this job. I only found out about it myself."

"So what? We're not starving. As long as we have enough money, that's fine," Xiao Laohu said dismissively. Compared to Guo Guo, Yu Xia calling him "husband" was obviously not a problem.

Liu Jing smiled wryly. Yu Xia joked, "Sister, you're wrong about that. Who complains about having too much money? These are two different things. Our husband didn't do anything; he just offered himself up. We should take what we deserve." Yu Xia was always so straightforward.

Yu Xia had already gotten used to calling him "husband." Fang Xi glared at her with a wronged and coquettish expression, but didn't say anything more.

The clouds were low, showing signs of rain, but inside the car, the atmosphere was light and warm for the three of them.

Before long, the three arrived at the hotel, and Yu Xia called Dong Le.

Dong Le quickly led the unit's leaders to the scene. Leading them was Dong Le's father, Political Commissar Dong of the detachment. Also present were the detachment commander, deputy commander, deputy political commissar, chief of staff, director of the political department, director of the logistics department, and all leaders above the department level from the municipal armed police detachment, except for deputy department heads—essentially the entire standing committee of the detachment's party committee. The scene was so grand, partly because of Yu Xia's reputation, which everyone wanted to see, and partly because of Dong Le. Yu Xia had recommended Dong Le for the position of deputy captain; if she were transferred to the position of battalion commander, Dong Le could directly act as captain. Modern society is fair; personal relationships are important, but what is taken must be repaid, and no one gives for nothing.

Soldiers are mostly of a bold and forthright nature, especially when drinking. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the atmosphere became lively, especially with three beautiful women present.

Liu Jing drank two cups and then apologized, saying he couldn't drink anymore. None of the leaders agreed, and they were unusually persistent. He forced himself to drink a few more cups, almost spitting it out on the spot. Seeing that he really couldn't drink anymore, the leaders finally allowed Yu Xia and Fang Xi to drink in his place, barely letting him go. The opportunity was rare, and the leaders took turns toasting the two women with various excuses. Yu Xia and Fang Xi complained bitterly, but luckily they both had a decent tolerance for alcohol and managed to hold on until they were flushed and radiant.

This proved that the fighting power of the People's Army should never be underestimated, whether on the battlefield or at the dinner table. The meal lasted nearly five hours before finally ending in high spirits, with the three women returning home, slightly tipsy.

The night was alluring, with a light drizzle adding to the idyllic atmosphere—the first rain of the summer. Dong Le drove Liu Jing's car, taking Yu Xia and the others home. As the daughter of Political Commissar Dong, she was a junior, and the leaders couldn't presume to approach her. Liu Jing sat drowsily in the passenger seat, while the two women leaned slumped against the back seat.

"Dong Le, is it raining?" Yu Xia asked weakly.

"It's raining, but not heavily," Dong Le replied, glancing at the three women with a fleeting look in her eyes.

Yu Xia rubbed her throbbing head, complaining, "My god, I've never drunk like this before! Your dad's colleagues are such a handful!"

"That's just how they are," Dong Le said with a smile. "It's not that they can drink a lot, it's just their style. Actually, they're all pretty drunk. Uncle Ding and Uncle Hu are clearly quite tipsy." Ding is the branch captain, and Hu is the director of the political department.

"Getting drunk doesn't look like us. I even went out to get some more." Yu Xia exclaimed, her beautiful face gleaming in the rain and lamplight.

Dong Le chuckled, giving Liu Jing a suggestive look: "Liu Jing is fine. I think he's perfectly sober."

"Who said that? I have a headache, and I can barely keep my eyes open." Liu Jing barely lifted his eyelids and turned back, saying, "I'd rather not go to these kinds of events in the future, so you don't have to drink too much with me."

Dong Le smiled. Yu Xia smiled and nudged Little Tiger, "Little sister, how are you? Why aren't you saying anything?"

"Me?" Fang Xi tilted her head. "I'm almost drunk."

"Hehe, don't be like that!" Yu Xia covered her mouth and chuckled, then whispered warmly in her ear, "Little sister, don't forget, we're having a lesbian scene tonight!"

"I can't take it anymore, my husband doesn't drink much, I'll lend him to you!" Little Tiger was quite drunk and generous. The problem was, when you're drunk, your tongue gets thick, and your voice is loud.

Yu Xia was extremely embarrassed and glanced at Dong Le, "Keep your voice down, what nonsense are you talking about?" Liu Jing was incredibly ashamed and awkwardly looked at Dong Le, only to be met with a complicated and contemptuous sneer from her.

When the car arrived downstairs, Dong Le helped the three of them upstairs. Yu Xia was experienced in drinking and had deliberately tried to keep them from getting drunk, so the problem wasn't too serious. Liu Jing had a headache and was dizzy, but thankfully she was still conscious; Fang Xi was really drunk and was swaying as she walked.

Tian Yu came out to help the three of them to the sofa. He brought out the brewed tea, tactfully bid farewell to Dong Le, leaving the night and space to the three drunken individuals.

The night was quiet, Duo Duo was asleep, the rain pattered softly outside the window, and the lamplight was dim and alluring. Liu Jing sat in the middle, the three of them leaning against the sofa, panting. Yu Xia glanced over, winking, and said, "Honey, tonight I'm going to have a lesbian relationship with Fang Xi, are you coming?"

"I..." Liu Jing wasn't as shameless as Yu Xia, glancing at Fang Xi, "If I participate... would that still be considered lesbianism?"

"Stop pretending?" Little Tiger squinted, reeking of alcohol, and pounced on him. "Don't think I don't know, you've been putting on an act for me, just waiting for me to lend you to her. Tell me honestly. Isn't that right?"

"I..." Liu Jing's heart pounded, and he unconsciously looked at Yu Xia.

Coward! Yu Xia glared at him, cursing inwardly, then smiled and said, "Sister, so you agree to lend me?"

"I'll lend you, I keep my word!" Little Tiger waved his hand, leaving his lover's body and half-lying on the sofa.

This was clearly the effect of alcohol, and the two looked at each other blankly. Liu Jing smiled wryly and pulled the girl into his arms, saying with a hint of guilt, "Fangxi, are you being silly and generous when you're drunk? If you want to lend me money... you should at least do it after we've done that, right?"

"Oh right. I just got hard!" Little Tiger realized this and shook his swollen head. He clung tightly to his lover's arm, "I'm not lending you any more, you can just pretend!"

Yu Xia was both amused and exasperated, pouting, "Don't give me that! You just said you'd lend me money. I don't care!" After saying that, she ignored Little Tiger, who was still in Liu Jing's arms, and pulled Liu Jing's head close to her mouth.

Liu Jing was shocked, his heart leaping into his throat. He instinctively tried to push her away, but suddenly felt a sharp pain under his ribs as Yu Xia pinched him hard. Before he could react, Yu Xia's familiar taste of his mouth and her soft tongue had already nimbly slipped into his mouth.

Guo Jun's invitation was indeed strange. Although Yu Xia didn't know why, she understood that some things were a kind of protection for women, especially since a family of three was on the horizon. So she decided that no matter what tricks Liu Jing had up his sleeve, they would do what needed to be done first.

Little Tiger was dumbfounded. Then, filled with jealousy and anxiety, he said, "Sister Qin, what... what are you doing?"

"Jealous? Then come on, let's do it together!" Yu Xia pushed Liu Jing aside and lowered her head to seal his cherry lips with hers.

"Mmm!" Fang Xi hadn't even reacted when Yu Xia's hot, sexy red lips covered hers. A tongue different from her lover's, carrying a unique, sweet scent, slithered in like a water snake, engulfing her and greedily sucking into her mouth.

Little Tiger instinctively struggled, but Yu Xia held him tightly. She had been indoctrinated with these ideas for a long time, and now that it had suddenly happened, with her lover beside her, her heart pounded, and she was incredibly

nervous. The alcohol in her system quickly took effect, and her struggling arms went limp. The two women were truly lesbians, not only in front of her, but also in her arms. Liu Jing was dumbfounded, his mouth dry.

Yu Xia's tongue clung to Xiao Hu's, sometimes gently teasing, sometimes frantically sucking; Fang Xi was half-forced, half-helpless, her vision gradually blurring, slowly closing her eyes, and beginning to respond willingly.

The two women embraced, their tongues constantly alternating, saliva pulling at the beautiful, moving fibers, glistening and alluring under the light, their soft, beautiful moans intertwining with the pattering rain outside the window to create a breathtaking melody. Liu Jing stared blankly, his lower body hardening against his pants.

Stealing a moment from her busy schedule, Yu Xia kept giving Liu Jing meaningful glances, urging him to join in. Liu Jing swallowed hard, his heart pounding with a mixture of nervous excitement and trepidation. After much hesitation, he finally leaned in, his tongue slowly probing towards the point where the two women were joined.

The three tongues finally made contact. For the two women, this rough, fiery sensation was all too familiar, like an aphrodisiac. Their bodies trembled in unison, letting out a soft moan. Liu Jing could clearly feel the changes in their bodies, including their heartbeats.

Fang Xi seemed to realize something, and was overcome with embarrassment. She abruptly opened her eyes, trying to push the two women away. Yu Xia had anticipated this. She deftly and quickly pulled down the strap of Fang Xi's dress, along with her bra, to her right shoulder, then touched her hot, burning breast.

"Ah! Sister Qin, no!" Fang Xi cried out softly, her strength returning to its previous state.

Yu Xia ignored her, skillfully kneading Fang Xi's nipple between her fingers. At the same time, she grabbed Fang Xi's arm and placed it on Liu Jing's shoulder, then wrapped her arms around Liu Jing's neck. Unconsciously, Liu Jing embraced the two women's slender waists, their tongues swirling and swirling.

The three of them felt very different, especially psychologically and in terms of atmosphere. Little Tiger surrendered again, her pretty face tilting back weakly, letting out soft moans, as she and Yu Xia clung to their lovers, intoxicated by the wonderful sensation of their three-way kiss.

The night was still, the rain pattering softly, a gentle, ambiguous atmosphere of happiness lingering. The three embraced, lips pressed together, tongues intertwined, exchanging saliva tenderly and passionately. The lamplight illuminated the two women's alluring, shy faces, flushed with alcohol—so beautiful. On this summer night of light rain, the air outside was still and moist. For the first time, the three shared a tender kiss, their tongues like three hot eels, swirling with their passionate saliva. Don't say they were drunk; since they loved each other, why should they be shy?

Their lips parted, Liu Jing's eyes darting away, a hint of embarrassment in them; Yu Xia smiled gently, a blissful pride in her eyes. Both of them, without prior arrangement, looked at Fang Xi. The little tiger blushed, pulling at the ribbon of her dress on her right shoulder, her fiery cheeks drooping low.

Liu Jing, bewildered, turned his gaze to Yu Xia. Yu Xia rolled her eyes, leaned over and hugged the little tiger: "Sister, there's no time like the present. Let's not wait for the trip, I think today is perfect. Let your husband take you to the bridal chamber, shall we?"

"How can I do that?" Fang Xi's feelings were complicated, both frustrated and regretful, yet also excited. She glanced at her lover and said, "My head is killing me, I can't stand it anymore, I just want to sleep."

"What's wrong with a headache? You'll forget about it when you're having fun?" Yu Xia winked mischievously, glancing at her, "Besides, just now... I didn't feel your headache?"

"No way! It's all your fault!" Fang Xi had just enjoyed Yu Xia's rubbing of her breasts, and now she couldn't hold back anymore. She panicked and instinctively tried to stand up.

Yu Xia smiled sweetly and hugged her tightly: "Silly sister, what's there to be ashamed of? You've known each other for so long, you're about to register your marriage, and you're still playing games? How can you two be like this?"

Fang Xi sullenly glanced at her lover shyly: "It's my first time, how can I be so hasty after drinking?"

A woman's first time is indeed important. Yu Xia was stunned and didn't know what to say.

Liu Jing put his arm around Fang Xi's shoulder and interjected with a forced smile: "Yu Xia, we...we're not in a hurry. We've drunk quite a bit today, Fang Xi is tired, why don't we go to bed early?"

He didn't care about the alcohol, but it's inevitable to be a little reserved on the first time. It should be a private setting for just the two of them, even though Yu Xia is now part of the family.

"What a pair of idiots!" Yu Xia was speechless, scolding them with exasperation, and pushed them aside to go into the room. Although she felt that Guo Jun's invitation was ill-intentioned, it was a voluntary event, and she couldn't force the two of them together. She also understood that the first time should be perfect. Although they were in different rooms, the fact that she and her daughter were next door was indeed affecting their mood.

Yu Xia left, leaving the young couple in the living room. The rain continued outside the window, the lamplight remained dim, and Fang Xi, still slightly drunk, lowered her head, her cheeks flushed and breathing heavily. Her pretty face under the lamplight was adorably shy.

Liu Jing felt guilty and gently embraced her, saying, "Fang Xi, let me run you some water, why don't you take a bath?"

"No, my head hurts, I want to sleep now." Fang Xi glanced nervously, her delicate body leaning against his shoulder. This action from the little tiger showed that he held no blame for him.

Liu Jing was grateful and moved, holding the girl tightly in his arms: "Alright, I'll carry you inside."

"Mm." Fang Xi nodded gently.

Liu Jing used his arms to lift the girl, but suddenly felt dizzy and swayed. Anyone who's drunk would struggle to carry a grown woman, let alone Liu Jing, who never drank.

The little tiger was startled, abruptly looking up at him with concern. Liu Jing managed to steady himself and forced a smile: "I'm fine, I didn't drink as much as you made me the other day."

The little tiger pouted, looking aggrieved, and gritted her teeth, saying, "How dare you say that?"

Liu Jing broke out in a cold sweat, speechless with embarrassment. Fang Xi glared at him hatefully, then suddenly opened her mouth and bit him hard on the back of his neck.

Liu Jing winced in pain, almost crying out, but he forced himself to endure it. The pain was on his neck, but his heart was filled with sweetness. He had made such a big mistake, and the little tiger had only bitten him once—it was already a huge favor. How could he complain?

After biting him, Fang Xi said jealously, "This bite is punishment for kissing her without my permission, understand?"

"Yes, yes," Liu Jing replied with unusually good manners.

"Will you dare to do that again?"

"No, no," Liu Jing said with a smile.

After her fierce outburst, Fang Xi looked at the bite mark on his neck with concern. Liu Jing, feeling triumphant, relieved, and incredibly happy, carried the girl into the room.

The two lay side by side on the bed, Fangxi with her back to him. Although they had reconciled and understood each other, the three-way kiss just now still made them both very awkward. Liu Jing hugged her from behind, saying with deep remorse, "Fangxi, I'm sorry."

"Let it go." Fangxi turned around and pressed herself against his chest, "We'll have to borrow it sooner or later anyway, what's there to argue about?"

"Are you wronged?" Little Tiger and the others had already agreed, but Liu Jing couldn't feel happy, feeling that he owed her too much.

"It's alright, just a little." As if understanding what he was thinking, Fangxi looked up, "Husband, Sister Qin is right, maybe we really are destined for each other."

"Why do you say that?" Liu Jing stroked her face in the darkness.

A hint of resentment flashed in Fang Xi's eyes as she said to him, "I was wondering, the night I got you drunk, did nothing really happen between you two?"

Liu Jing shuddered and quickly pulled the girl closer.

"You bad boy, I'll never trust you again!" The little tiger buried herself in his arms, and suddenly one hand slipped inside his shorts, giving his manhood a hard pinch.

"Ah!" This time, Liu Jing couldn't help but cry out. It

was late at night, and both of them had headaches from drinking, so they quickly fell asleep in each other's arms, with only the sound of the pattering rain still falling outside the window. The next morning, the sky was clear and the air was extremely fresh after the rain. Liu Jing drove off with the three women—two adults and one child. The long-term effort had finally paid off. Yu Xia smiled gently, radiating a contented happiness; Fang Xi lowered her pretty face, her heart pounding, letting the morning sunlight illuminate her shy face. They hadn't actually done it last night, but whether it was the three of them kissing or the first night embracing her lover, it was all new content in her life, and she was sure it would never stop.

After seeing off the three women, Liu Jing went to work. His new position was no longer a suspension. Arriving at the company, Liu Jing parked his car and went inside. Turning a corner, a familiar figure appeared.

"Good morning, Director Liu. Didn't expect to see you again, did you?" A man with a cigarette dangling from his lips swaggered out from the side, clearly waiting for him.

Chapter 152 Second-hand Man

"You?" The person who appeared was actually the bald bodyguard, much to Liu Jing's surprise.

"That's right, it's me." The bald man grinned smugly, extending his right hand. "We've known each other for so long, let's get acquainted. My name is Sha Zheng Biao. Since your company's security contract expired, thanks to General Manager Zhao's consideration, he hired a few of us. I've now left Ideal and am the security manager of Dongxing Company. From now on, we're colleagues."

The bald man had actually come so suddenly, and as a security manager? Liu Jing was utterly astonished.

Sha Zheng Biao smugly extended his right hand provocatively. Liu Jing smiled coldly, offering a friendly smile: "Silly Biao, good name. I'll remember it. See you later." He then walked away without another word.

Sha Zheng Biao was now acting like a fool, and the bald man was furious.

While he vented his anger, he couldn't help but think things through. The work team had only arrived yesterday and hadn't even started working yet, and the bald man was already here as the security manager today—could he be spying on the work team? Zhao Tonghai was incredibly audacious!

Liu Jing didn't think much of it. After pressing his fingerprint, he went upstairs, said goodbye to Deng Jihong and his former colleagues in the sales department, and promised to treat them to a meal. Then he packed his things and went to his new post, handing over to the technical department he used to be in charge of, officially taking office.

Although Liu Jing liked hardware and knew quite a bit about it, he only had a superficial understanding of network administration. However, he wasn't worried because he could learn, and besides, the director was a manager and couldn't do everything himself.

Dongxing's reputation was very attractive; they had only advertised yesterday, and many people had already contacted him by phone. Liu Jing inquired about the requirements, met with several, and kept one named Jin Wei, a recent graduate from Dongda University, from H province. There was another candidate with even better qualifications, but he was a local. He reluctantly gave him up, as the network administrator needed to be on duty, and as the director, he couldn't. Therefore, he hired someone from out of town, making it easier for them to take shifts. Also, the work group had spoken with him; he had written everything he knew in his report, and the meeting was over quickly.

His first day on the job passed just like that. After work, Liu Jing picked up Xiao Laohu and went to meet Guo Jun at his new place.

The hotel had indeed just opened, and the atmosphere was festive, but there weren't many guests. Liu Jing and Xiao Laohu went up to the second floor and headed straight for the private room Guo Jun had designated.

"Aunt Bai, Brother." The door to the private room was open, and Bai Xiaoqing and Guo Jun had already arrived. Liu Jing greeted them from the doorway.

"Xiao Liu, Xiao Zheng, come in quickly!" Guo Jun greeted them warmly.

Bai Xiaoqing had never seen Fang Xi before, and was even more surprised. She glanced at Guo Jun and followed him out: "Xiao Jing, is this your girlfriend? She's really beautiful."

"Yes, her name is Zheng Fangxi, she's from our office." Before Liu Jing could speak, Guo Jun answered.

"Oh." Bai Xiaoqing nodded, giving Guo Jun a reproachful look, feeling even more reluctant and heartbroken.

Fang Xi bowed politely. Bai Xiaoqing secretly sized her up, comparing her to her own daughter. After the pleasantries, Guo Jun closed the door, and everyone sat down. Bai Xiaoqing poured tea for the two of them.

Liu Jing looked around, holding her teacup, and asked, "Aunt Bai, where's Guo Guo? Hasn't she finished work yet?"

"She..." Bai Xiaoqing didn't know what to say, sighed inwardly, and looked at Guo Jun. She truly couldn't bear it, but facing her own daughter, she was truly conflicted.

Guo Jun lit a cigarette and said casually, "Yangyang isn't coming today. We didn't tell her."

Sure enough, there was a trick going on. Fang Xi's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately became alert. Liu Jing was taken aback and gave Bai Xiaoqing a questioning look. Bai Xiaoqing frowned slightly, forcing a smile. Now, she actually hoped that this matter had nothing to do with Liu Jing.

"Don't worry, Yangyang has something she wants to ask you about," Guo Jun said again, glancing at Fang Xi before adding, "It's not a small matter. I think Xiao Zheng should know too, so I called you all here."

What big thing could it be related to Little Tiger? Liu Jing was puzzled and inexplicably worried, so she said, "Big brother, just tell me what it is, I'll tell you everything I know."

"Hmm, very good." Guo Jun was also in a difficult position, but it was his sister, so he mustered his spirits and said, "Yangyang wasn't feeling well yesterday, so my mother took her for a checkup, and unexpectedly discovered... discovered she's no longer a virgin."

Liu Jing's mind went blank. How could such a thing happen? He couldn't describe the feeling in his heart; Fang Xi was instantly shocked, her eyes and mouth widening at the same time, slowly turning her head towards her lover. Although she had suspected Guo Jun had ulterior motives, she never expected it to be like this. Bai Xiaoqing sighed deeply, closed her eyes, and turned her face away with a face full of sorrow.

The private room fell silent, the sounds outside were also blocked out, only the soft breathing rose and fell.

Guo Jun paused at the opportune moment, staring intently for a while before continuing, "We asked Yangyang what happened, and she insisted she fell during a PE class in college. You're her classmate and best friend, so we asked you to come and ask."

Liu Jing looked blank, shook her head, and shifted her gaze to Bai Xiaoqing's face: "It shouldn't be, I haven't heard of it."

"Has anything else happened?" Guo Jun pressed on calmly.

"It shouldn't be either." Liu Jing remained expressionless, then shifted her gaze back to Guo Jun. Fang Xi's face paled, her eyes filled with resentment and indignation, as well as a deep longing. They weren't stupid; they already understood the Guo family's purpose.

"Then could it be..." Guo Jun wanted to press further.

"Xiaojun!" This was too cruel. Bai Xiaoqing finally couldn't help but interrupt, saying apologetically, "Xiaojing, and Miss Zheng, please don't overthink it. Yangyang is my daughter. As her mother, I feel it's necessary and my responsibility to find out the truth, but Yangyang is too introverted, and I really can't get any information out of her, so I came to you to ask."

Fangxi slightly raised her chin, giving Bai Xiaoqing a look of grief and contempt. If she just wanted to ask, why would she come to her? She didn't believe this sweet talk. Guo Jun glanced at his stepmother with dissatisfaction, but didn't say anything for the time being, waiting for Liu Jing to speak.

Liu Jing glanced at Fangxi, saying painfully and helplessly, "You think it was me?"

Guo Jun hesitated for a moment, staring into his eyes and said, "If it wasn't a fall, and nothing else happened, I can't think of anyone else." Fangxi

looked deeply at her lover. Liu Jing sensed it, lowered his head and then raised it again: "Aunt Bai, Brother, if it was me, I wouldn't deny it, but... I really don't remember." He didn't say it wasn't him, but said he didn't remember, not because he lacked confidence, but because he couldn't think of anyone else.

"Think about it carefully, maybe you forgot because you were drunk?" Guo Jun straightened up, his gaze becoming eager. "On the day you graduated, you stayed home drunk. It was just you and Yangyang at home that night, and nothing happened?" Guo Jun's true colors were revealed, his expression clearly expectant, completely ignoring the little tiger.

Fang Xi understood even more, and felt the humiliation of her self-esteem, stubbornly and sadly raising her head.

Liu Jing froze, his face filled with helplessness and despair. If it were true, he certainly wouldn't deny it, but unfortunately, he never remembered anything when he was drunk. He only remembered staying in Guo Guo's room, and when he woke up, Guo Guo was sitting neatly dressed on the edge of the bed. He remembered it clearly; the same thing happened that night in Lhasa, and he felt a sense of familiarity then, but other than that, he truly couldn't remember anything.

"Sometimes you forget things when you're drunk. Think carefully again; you should be able to recall some fragments," Guo Jun kindly suggested.

Liu Jing looked around blankly, his brows furrowed, and he lowered his head to rub his throbbing head.

"No need to think anymore." Fang Xi suddenly stood up, glancing at Bai Xiaoqing and Guo Jun. "If it wasn't a fall, and nothing else happened, then it must be him. Are you satisfied now?" After saying that, she pushed back her chair and turned to walk out.

"Fang Xi!" Liu Jing was startled, realizing that he had been too distracted and had neglected the little tiger's feelings.

Fang Xi didn't turn back, resolutely leaving. The moment she stepped outside, tears of grief and indignation streamed down her face uncontrollably. She swept them away with her arm and quickened her pace.

Bai Xiaoqing was in excruciating pain; she moved her lips but remained silent, her beautiful eyes filled with profound helplessness. Guo Jun was also suffering, stubbornly maintaining his usual expression.

Liu Jing composed himself, stood up, and said, "Aunt Bai, Brother, just consider this my doing. I'll ask Guo Guo again and contact you later." Without waiting for a response, he chased after them like the wind.

At the hotel entrance, Liu Jing caught the tearful Little Tiger.

"Let me go!" Fangxi yanked him away, her voice filled with anger. "You're going to be the governor's son-in-law now, why do you still care about a commoner like me?"

"Don't talk nonsense?" Liu Jing snapped, then leaned closer, speaking softly, "Fangxi, I'm really drunk and don't remember anything. Don't take it to heart."

"Take it to heart?!" Fangxi's eyes welled with tears as she looked up at him. "A girl has only one first time. She likes you so much, how could she give it to anyone else? Tell me, who else would she give it to besides you?"

Liu Jing was speechless, his eyes like a river of sorrow.

Fang Xi gave a cold laugh, mocking herself, "Now I understand why she was so arrogant, why she looked down on everyone, why she was so confident, as if I owed her something. I don't owe her anything! It's laughable that I thought I'd found a good boyfriend, only to find out it was all charity, and I'll have to pay it back sooner or later!"

Liu Jing grabbed her hand, sincerely saying, "Fang Xi, no one gave you anything. I was the one who pursued you shamelessly; it has nothing to do with her. The moment I saw you, I knew you were the one for me. Even if I did that, it won't affect us. I'll only apologize to her."

Fang Xi froze, tears welling up, then suddenly gushing forth.

Just as Liu Jing had been lost in thought, Little Tiger's mind went blank. Guo Guo had already given her first time; she had longed for it for so long, but for various reasons, it had all fallen through, and last night she had missed it again. Girls are all destined for fate, and she was no exception. The grievances and humiliation made her temporarily lose confidence and trust in Liu Jing. Moreover, Guo Guo had already given her all, and she instinctively felt a sense of rejection and surrender.

"Fangxi, don't cry. As long as you don't mind, we'll register tomorrow!" Liu Jing was deeply moved and quickly comforted her.

"How can I not mind?" Little Tiger cried, tears streaming down her face, feeling utterly aggrieved. "I finally found a husband, and not only do I have to borrow someone else's toy, but he's also a second-hand one! I'm so wronged!"

Chapter 153 Love

Compared to many men, Liu Jing didn't care much about the first time. If two people got along and were happy together, what did it matter how many times? He had once been determined to find a beloved girl to share his first time with. It was a youthful dream, about love, and nothing else. But in just two months, not only had things changed drastically, but the dream had unknowingly come true, as if it really was a dream. Although he hadn't confirmed it yet and couldn't remember any details, he was convinced.

Life is full of surprises, always silently mocking those who are never satisfied. Little Tiger's words about being a second-hand person made Liu Jing sigh deeply, unable to express his feelings.

Liu Jing gave a bitter smile: "Secondhand goods are cheap and practical, there's nothing wrong with that."

"You have the nerve to say that? And what about last time!" Fang Xi's tears were still wet, full of resentment, "I'm increasingly suspecting that you and Sister Qin did something shameful?"

Last time it was rape, Liu Jing had a headache. He drank too much twice and had inappropriate relationships with two women. He had already taken responsibility for Yu Xia and her daughter, but what about Guo Guo?

At this moment, Liu Jing felt that his sins were too great to be forgiven.

"Alright, stop talking." Liu Jing sighed and opened the car door, "I'll take you home first, and then I'll go talk to Guo Guo."

"I'll go with you." Fang Xi grabbed his arm and said firmly.

"You're still going?" Liu Jing frowned deeply.

Fang Xi stepped forward, looking into his eyes, and said, "Honey, I know very well what a woman's first time means, but I haven't done anything wrong. I don't want to beg for love, but I'm not stupid enough to give you up. If you chose her, I wouldn't say a word, but you chose me, so I have a responsibility to state my position, and also a responsibility to help you state yours."

Fang Xi's gaze was resolute, and Liu Jing, bewildered, looked into her eyes and slowly nodded. Going with Little Tiger was cruel to Guo Guo, but it was a rational and correct choice. It had nothing to do with feelings. Whatever happened in the past shouldn't affect the present; he wouldn't abandon Little Tiger, there was no room for compromise. Fang Xi's presence might help Guo Guo see reality clearly.

The two got into the car, and Liu Jing dialed Guo Guo's number: "Guo Guo, are you off work?"

"Almost home, what's up?" Liu Jing kept calling her, and Guo Guo was both surprised and delighted.

"Don't go home yet. Let's go out for dinner."

"Why?" Yesterday it was tea, today it's dinner. Guo Guo was surprised, but also felt something was off.

"Let's talk when we meet." Liu Jing thought for a moment and suggested a Western restaurant. Northerners don't appreciate Western food, so it's usually quiet and less crowded. Unlike Chinese restaurants, which are noisy and you can't hear each other.

"You're so generous eating Western food?" Guo Guo felt it was unusual, but she was still happy to meet him.

Liu Jing didn't say anything, just replied casually. Seeing Guo Guo's happiness made him feel incredibly sad. Fang Xi watched quietly. Her unreadable expression rose and fell with his mood.

After hanging up, Liu Jing put away his phone, and the car drove off in the evening breeze. In the private room on the second floor, Bai Xiaoqing stood by the window, watching Liu Jing and Fang Xi leave together. The waiters were serving dishes one after another. Guo Jun held a wine glass, leisurely pouring himself a drink.

"Mom. Since you're here, have something to eat." Guo Jun put down his glass and called out helplessly.

Bai Xiaoqing sighed softly and turned back to sit down at the table: "Xiaojun, why did you bring Xiaojing's girlfriend along?"

"Such a big matter, she has the right to know." Guo Jun lit a cigarette, unconcerned.

Bai Xiaoqing, her face full of worry, complained, "Xiaojun, times have changed. Young people don't necessarily care about this. The chances of Xiaojing and Yangyang getting together are slim. Bringing his girlfriend here is just putting Xiaojing in a difficult position."

"Mom, you're being foolish again!" Bai Xiaoqing couldn't bear it any longer. Guo Jun frowned and said, "People have different perspectives. Yangyang is your own daughter. It's not wrong for you to care about her happiness and think about her future. Why can't you see that clearly?"

"I understand all of that, but you've gone too far." Bai Xiaoqing frowned and said patiently, "Xiaojing has been kind to Yangyang. We should respect that. We can discuss things. Bringing his girlfriend here is obviously trying to break them up."

"We didn't force her to get married, and we didn't ask for anything. We just laid out the facts face to face. How is that disrespectful?" Guo Jun was a little annoyed, and his words went astray.

Bai Xiaoqing moved her lips but didn't speak.

Guo Jun realized his tone was inappropriate and softened it: "Mom, it's true that Xiao Liu has been kind to Yangyang, but you can't treat him like a burden, much less get stuck in a dead end. Xiao Liu's feelings for Yangyang are obvious, and he hasn't said he doesn't want to be with Yangyang. How can you deprive him of his right to consider and choose? We've considered all the factors, and giving him another chance is precisely out of respect."

Guo Jun's twisted logic was convincing, and Bai Xiaoqing helplessly turned her head away. In over twenty years, this was the first time Guo Jun had spoken to her with such emotion, but it was for his daughter.

Guo Jun sighed and said, "Mom, don't worry, and don't feel sorry for her. Marriage is about fate. We should try our best, we've done everything we can, and if it still doesn't work, there's nothing we can do. But we can't just let it go, that would be a sin! As an elder, it would be irresponsible of you to do nothing, whether it's for Yangyang or Xiao Liu."

Bai Xiaoqing was touched by the word "fate" and slowly turned her head back. "Alright, you decide what to do. If it still doesn't work, let them let fate decide."

"Don't worry, I'll go and ask Xiao Liu's parents tomorrow." Guo Jun was delighted, grabbed a bottle of red wine, and eagerly poured some for his stepmother.

"What about Yangyang? What about her?"

"As long as both sets of elders agree, and Xiao Liu's parents do some persuasion, Yangyang will be overjoyed." Guo Jun was full of confidence, as if the matter was already settled.

“No, impossible.” Bai Xiaoqing murmured, shaking her head. “Xiao Jing won’t agree. I can tell. It’s no use.”

Guo Jun stopped, meeting Bai Xiaoqing’s gaze, and said, “Mom, you’re hesitating again. Whether you agree or not, you have to try. It’s obvious that Xiao Liu did it. What’s the big deal? It affects Yangyang’s lifelong happiness. He has to give an explanation.”

“But what about Xiao Jing’s girlfriend? Doesn’t she need an explanation?” Bai Xiaoqing still couldn’t bring herself to be ruthless.

“It depends on whether Yangyang and Xiao Liu are destined for each other. Maybe nothing will happen between them!” Guo Jun thought it through and finished his wine with a smug look.

In the end, it all comes down to fate. Bai Xiaoqing didn’t ask any more questions, gently smoothing her hair. She gazed at the glass in front of her. The wine filled the rim, forming a deep red circle.

A warm breeze blew, freely spreading in the sunset. Guo Guo rode her electric bike, speeding swiftly in the sunset. The wind blew her short hair, and the hem of her skirt resembled a blooming lily. It’s so joyful to see someone you like. This was a feeling, unrelated to the past. Before tomorrow arrives, she felt there was nothing wrong with enjoying today happily.

Her mother discovered the secret and questioned her again last night; she insisted it was from a fall and quickly went back to her room. Although she didn't care, her mother's sorrowful eyes pained her. She didn't accept these old ideas, nor did she believe girls had to uphold chastity. Liu Jing said that being destined to be together but not to be together was a tragedy. She disagreed. As long as she liked someone, she was happy. Even if fate and destiny meant she could only have one, she would choose without hesitation. However, this wouldn't affect her confidence; she still firmly believed they would be together, definitely would.

Elsewhere in the city. Under the same setting sun, Liu Jing drove, but was filled with worry and helplessness. Guo Guo often comforted him, telling him not to worry, but how could he not worry? His indifference didn't mean others didn't care; Guo Guo would eventually marry, inevitably affecting her future happiness, but as the one who caused the accident, he was powerless and had to tell her it was impossible. This was too cruel.

Soon they arrived at their destination. The two got out of the car, and Guo Guo arrived on her electric scooter.

"Why are you here too?" Guo Guo jumped off the bike, her joyful face immediately stiffening, her little face tightening.

It seemed only she had the right to say that; everyone else was superfluous. Fang Xi glanced at her lover, swallowing hard without speaking. If it were before, she would have definitely retorted.

"Let's talk inside. You two go find a seat first," Liu Jing sighed, taking Guo Guo's electric scooter from her.

Guo Guo handed the scooter to her sweetheart, but her gaze never left Fang Xi. She wasn't stupid; she wanted to act arrogantly as before, but she couldn't, because she realized the problem.

The two women remained silent and still, staring at each other until Liu Jing locked the scooter and returned.

"Let's go in," Liu Jing said, holding the little tiger's hand with his left and gripping Guo Guo's forearm with his right. He had never felt so helpless in his life.

The Western restaurant was elegant and tranquil, with few customers as always. Apart from the melodious violin music, there wasn't a single other sound.

The three sat down. A waiter approached, and Guo Tiao ordered a simple dinner. Fang Xi directly passed the order to her lover, while Liu Jing ordered French beach steak, braised pork, and an Italian vegetable salad, along with a relatively inexpensive bottle of red wine.

After the waiter left, Liu Jing, his eyes filled with melancholy, cut to the chase: "Guo Tiao, we just met Aunt Bai and my brother, they know everything. Shouldn't you have told me?"

Guo Tiao, though she had expected it, still hesitated, glancing at the little tiger and saying, "So what? I took the initiative, I wanted to, it's none of your business."

Who took the initiative wasn't important, and there was no need to ask about the circumstances; the key was the facts. Liu Jing sighed, turning her head away helplessly. Guo Tiao glanced at him, her face stiff, and said, "Don't get worked up, I never care about this."

Fang Xi's gaze was complex as she slowly shifted to her lover. Liu Jing rubbed his forehead, still speechless.

Guo Guo glanced at the two of them and said, "You two don't need to worry. Just get married.

I really don't care. I've already thought it all out. I'll go abroad after you get married. Anyway, nobody cares abroad, and my family won't have any pressure."

Liu Jing and Fang Xi looked at each other, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes. Before Fang Xi could speak after entering, Liu Jing asked a question, and Guo Guo replied with three sentences. This kind of behavior left even Liu Jing speechless, let alone Fang Xi.

The sound of a violin lingered in the dining room, and the three of them remained silent. Guo Guo sat upright, maintaining her usual pride. Liu Jing looked at her intently, utterly helpless. Fang Xi felt sorry for her and couldn't bear it, and inevitably, a hint of jealousy crept in. It was impossible for her not to feel jealous.

Guo Guo sized up Fang Xi and then said, "You don't need to be jealous. You've only known him for a few days. He didn't even know you back then. It's our own business, it has nothing to do with you."

"You make it sound so nice?" Fang Xi spat and said sourly, "He's my husband now. You just eat and leave, acting all high and mighty, but aren't I the one who suffers?"

Guo Guo looked at his sweetheart, pouted, and said, "If you can't stand it, just break up with him. I don't want to give him up to you at all."

"Who wants you to give him up? What business is it of yours if we're dating?" Despite his reluctance, when it came to principles, the little tiger couldn't hold back. "You took advantage of someone when they were drunk and you think you're right? I've never seen such a repressed pervert as you!"

Guo Guo's face changed, and he quickly pushed up his glasses. "Can't I like him? I didn't interfere with your relationship! You didn't even know him back then! I can eat if I want, what's it to you? If you didn't get to eat him, it's your own fault for not being able to, why are you taking it out on me?"

"Enough!" Liu Jing couldn't take it anymore and slammed his hand on the table. He was filled with a thousand worries. Not only were the two women arguing over him, but what kind of things were they saying?

The two women were startled, and even the violinist on stage looked on in surprise.

"You've only met four times, and you're arguing every time! It's endless! How many times has this happened?

And you're saying those kinds of things! Don't you feel ashamed?" Liu Jing was incredibly frustrated and dejected.

The two women looked at each other, and the little tiger lowered his head and remained silent. Guo Guo sullenly said, dissatisfied, "I told you not to get upset. I haven't been bothering you, so why are you taking it out on me?"

Liu Jing retorted angrily, "You make it sound so easy! How can I not be upset about something this big?"

Guo Guo suddenly calmed down, looking at him and saying, "So what if my brothers know? At worst, I'll die rather than marry you. What's the big deal?"

Guo Guo never cried, but at this moment, through the familiar frames of her glasses, Liu Jing clearly saw her reddened eyes and her stubborn, unwavering gaze. His eyes burned, his vision blurred, and then he saw Guo Guo stand up and say, "Are you done talking? If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."

The waiter came to serve the food, and Guo Guo walked past him toward the door. Liu Jing froze for a moment, then pinched Fang Xi's shoulder and chased after them. The little tiger didn't move, watching their figures disappear outside the door.

Outside, the wind and sunshine remained unchanged. Guo Tiao turned around, her expression already back to normal: "Did I make things difficult for you?"

"No, really not." Liu Jing's expression was blank, something welling up in his eyes.

Chapter 154 Past Feelings

Guo Tiao left, alone, the evening wind blowing her lonely and disheveled figure. The electric scooter sped away, and Liu Jing stood helplessly by the roadside, watching Guo Tiao's familiar figure disappear into the distance. From his eyes to his heart, he felt a sharp, shattering pain. He didn't try to stop her, nor did he offer any comfort. When love is powerless, any outward gestures are pale and hypocritical.

The hall was gentle and quiet, the violin music still mournful. A dinner was quietly placed where Guo Tiao had once sat. Yesterday, he drank tea, much of it, but Liu Jing didn't achieve his goal, yet he felt a gentle, leisurely feeling. Today, he ate dinner, but didn't eat. Liu Jing had achieved his goal, but life now carried an unyielding weight.

"She's gone?" Fang Xi asked, stopping her knife and fork after all the dishes had been served.

"Okay, I'm leaving." Liu Jing nodded and sat down.

Fang Xi had never eaten Western food before. She laboriously cut off a piece of undercooked steak and placed it on her lover's plate. "Why is she like this?"

"What do you mean?" Liu Jing had no appetite and tried to stuff the steak into his mouth as easily as possible.

"Her personality." Fang Xi frowned, both distressed and puzzled.

Liu Jing looked at Guo Tiao's dinner plate and sighed. "Her parents are both leaders, and they're usually busy. They lacked communication with her growing up, and back then, children weren't very willing to play with the children of officials, which made her introverted. When she grew up, times changed, and everyone revolved around her. She couldn't distinguish between what was real and what wasn't, so she continued to isolate herself. That's how she is."

Fang Xi sighed softly and poured herself a glass of wine. "She's already done it, and she's still keeping it a secret. I just can't understand it."

Liu Jing was speechless, only sighing. Guo Tiao didn't say anything, he didn't notice, and that's how their story ended. Everything has a beginning, but few things have an end. No matter the passing scenery or the tenderness in one's eyes, these eight words are inescapable.

Fangxi sipped her wine, glancing at him as she asked, "Honey, do you have a virginity complex?"

"Me?" Liu Jing hesitated, not saying much. If it were before, he would have answered normally and frankly, but now saying he didn't care was practically mockery and sarcasm.

His lover had answered this question more directly when they first watched a movie together. Fangxi didn't press further, but instead said, "I've heard many men have it. Some even break down and threaten divorce."

"Those who threaten divorce are idiots!" Liu Jing inexplicably became angry. "It's normal for men to have complexes. Getting married and then divorced is just asking for trouble. Don't believe me? Ask around, most of those who divorce end up marrying someone else. The ridiculous thing is, they're balanced now, they don't care anymore. What else can you call them but idiots?"

Liu Jing mentioned an interesting social reality, but Fangxi didn't laugh. She looked at him again and asked, "Why do men have a virginity complex, but women don't?" "

Liu Jing said, 'There are many reasons, mainly because men and women have different physiological structures. Men ejaculate, while women leave the man's essence inside their bodies, which is why many people are bothered by it.' Liu Jing explained, then suddenly realized the peculiarity of the issue and looked up, saying, 'Why are you suddenly asking this?'

Fang Xi stared at him, worriedly saying, 'I was thinking, what if everyone wants you to take responsibility and forces you to marry her?'

'That's useless. It will only hurt everyone.' Liu Jing turned and took her hands, showing a gentle smile. 'Don't worry, I won't, and I've never thought of, doing that. No one can separate us.'

Fang Xi felt a surge of happiness, opening her palms to intertwine her fingers with his: 'You like her too, right?'

Liu Jing nodded slowly, holding her hands firmly: 'There are many kinds of feelings. With Guo Tiao, it was probably a gradual deepening of our relationship over time, so I didn't realize it for a long time. You're different. I liked you at first sight; it was the purest feeling, the purest emotion. With you, I think the least, feel the most natural, and feel the least tired. I want it to be like this for the rest of my life.'" Fangxi

didn't speak, but leaned forward, resting her forehead on his shoulder. Liu Jing embraced her tenderly, saying with deep remorse, "Fangxi, I'm sorry, don't take it to heart, at least don't let it upset you."

"I won't." Fangxi shook her head on his shoulder, then got up and hugged his neck, "Husband, you were the one who pursued me, and we'll be together forever. That's much better than her. You don't need to explain."

"Yes, I will explain." Liu Jing looked at the person in front of him, feeling a great deal of gratitude and comfort.

Fangxi smiled and leaned in to give him a quick kiss on the lips.

The little tiger might not be very capable, nor did he have any outstanding talents, but he was considerate and straightforward, easily satisfying not only himself but also making the person he liked happy.

"A blessing for three lifetimes, a marriage destined for one lifetime." Guo Guo suddenly understood and felt relieved. Having consummated their marriage, they had been husband and wife for a time. This statement was true; she had asked for too much. Guo Guo rode her electric scooter home with a calm expression.

Love is abstract, and different people interpret it differently. Xiao Laohu was simple and direct; loving each other and being together forever was the happiness she sought. Guo Guo was stubborn and sentimental, valuing emotional connection but not demanding to be together. So she left, sadly, but not disappointed. The tears her beloved shed at parting were enough for her to be resolute.

"Yangyang, you're back. Did you see Xiao Jing?" Bai Xiaoqing had just entered the house when Guo Guo arrived and rushed to greet her daughter. She had no appetite and couldn't eat.

"I won't marry him. Don't force him," Guo Guo stated bluntly, delivering her ultimatum to her mother.

Bai Xiaoqing's anxious mood immediately darkened, and she weakly smoothed her hair: "Don't rush, come in and we'll talk."

"I'm not marrying him anyway." "Guo Guo insisted stubbornly.

Bai Xiaoqing didn't speak, but sighed softly and pulled her daughter into the room.

The setting sun slanted in, streaming through the window. The mother and daughter sat down in the empty living room. The grandfather clock in the corner ticked, time passing silently in the air. Bai Xiaoqing's beautiful young face was full of worry and weariness.

"Mom, I'm sorry for making you worry." Guo Guo looked at her mother's face, feeling very guilty.

"Silly girl, you are my daughter, shouldn't I care about you?" Bai Xiaoqing smiled gently, her eyes shining with a beautiful light, a smile only the proudest mother could give.

Guo Guo didn't speak, but smiled sweetly at her mother.

Bai Xiaoqing took her beloved daughter's hand and asked softly, "Yangyang, did Xiao Jing come to see you just now? Tell Mom, what did he say?"

Guo Guo blinked, pulled her hand back, and pushed up her glasses: "Mom, don't ask anymore, I've decided not to marry him."

"If you don't marry him, who will you marry?" Bai Xiaoqing's brows furrowed again, her expression heavy with worry.

Guo Guo felt guilty towards her mother, but still resolutely said, "I'm only twenty-two, there's no rush. I've made up my mind, I'll submit my application tomorrow and then go to America to study."

"Go...go to America?" Bai Xiaoqing was shocked.

Guo Guo nodded: "I say I'm a reporter, but I've never studied journalism. I want to go to America to study. Everyone knows I got my job as a reporter because of my parents, I want to study hard and prove myself."

"Then why go to America? Can't you study anywhere?" Bai Xiaoqing's eyes were filled with pain, her worry deepening.

Guo Guo said silently, "American journalism is advanced, the ideas are progressive, and it's more free. I want to learn the most advanced things." This reason was valid, but not sufficient, especially at this time.

Bai Xiaoqing sighed softly and took her daughter's hand again: "Yangyang, don't deceive yourself, Mom understands you. Feelings are real things, running away isn't the solution."

"I'm not running away, you've messed things up." "Guo Guo complained, adding, 'I'm so old, and I've never been anywhere. I want to see the world.'

Bai Xiaoqing scolded, 'Seeing the world doesn't mean you have to go so far! What kind of place is America? Can Mom trust you to go alone?'"

Guo Guo didn't speak, as if something had touched her, and shifted her gaze to the window. There, the sky under the setting sun was soft and vast. Bai Xiaoqing felt a pang in her heart, and slowly said, "Yangyang, put your studies aside for now. Tell Mom, what exactly did Xiao Jing say?"

"Mom!" Guo Guo was a little impatient, pouting, "Isn't it normal for things between men and women? Why are you making such a fuss like the sky is falling? I don't care at all."

"Don't care? You're talking nonsense!" Bai Xiaoqing's eyes widened in disbelief, "You're a girl, that concerns your happiness for a lifetime, if you really don't care... why don't you give yourself to someone else?"

Guo Guo blushed, looking at her mother, and said, "I'm not unhappy, I feel very happy, it's just that you think I'm unhappy."

"Then... then why didn't you tell him, why did you keep it from him?" Bai Xiaoqing was anxious and puzzled, she really couldn't understand her daughter.

"Why do you have to tell him? Can't you just like him yourself!" Guo Guo raised her flushed face. "Mom, you really don't need to worry. I'm not lying to you, I only gave it to him because I like him, and I'm really happy. I won't regret it later."

Bai Xiaoqing was overwhelmed with emotion, her hand loosened, and she couldn't speak. She had always thought she understood her daughter well, such as her stubbornness and introversion, but now she finally realized the biggest difference between her daughter and herself was courage, something her daughter lacked most.

Seeing her mother's silence, Guo Guo felt guilty and took her mother's hand. "Mom, I'm just speaking from the heart. I don't feel anything at all. I'm all grown up now. Let me make my own decisions, okay?"

Bai Xiaoqing didn't comment, but smiled and stroked her beloved daughter's face. "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Go back to your room and rest. I'll make you some soup and then call you."

Guo Guo nodded and went upstairs. Bai Xiaoqing pondered for a long time in the living room, finally making up her mind, grabbing her apron and going into the kitchen.

It's always a regret for a girl not to marry the person she loves. Her daughter's words touched her past feelings, her earliest dreams as a girl. She resolved to do something to prevent her daughter from suffering the same fate.

If Bai Xiaoqing had been hesitant before, she was now resolute. As Guo Jun said, at least she would do it and see.

Chapter 155 Fate Brings an Old Friend After

Liu Jing and Little Tiger finished their Western meal, it was completely dark outside. The crescent moon hung high in the willow branches, and the summer evening breeze blew gently. The city shimmered with enchanting colors under the moonlight, like a beautiful dream, so close to her heart.

Facing the beautiful scene before him, Liu Jing couldn't help but sigh, a sense of powerlessness lingering in his heart. Guo Tiao's dream was equally beautiful, and even more real, yet he had ruthlessly shattered it. It was cruel, but he had no choice but to feel the heartache in his heart.

After seeing Little Tiger off, Liu Jing went home. It was early today, and Yu Xia didn't come out to greet him as usual. He opened the door and went into the room himself.

"Husband, you're back?" Yu Xia's voice came from the bathroom, accompanied by the splashing of water.

"You're back. Taking a bath?" Liu Jing changed his shoes and went straight to the bathroom. It was obvious that Yu Xia was bathing the child.

"Daddy!" Duo Duo, squeezing a toy duck, sat excitedly in the bathtub, still wet.

"Yes," Liu Jing responded and went in, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Coming home early had become a luxury; he was truly an incompetent father. Life needed peace and stability, not only for Duo Duo and Yu Xia, but also for Little Tiger. The warm family atmosphere calmed Liu Jing's mind and made him much more clear-headed.

"How is it?" Yu Xia turned around, her eyes wide as she asked.

"Nothing serious," Liu Jing leaned closer. "You rest for a bit, let me do it." He knew Yu Xia was asking about the Guo family, but he didn't say much. Not that he couldn't say, but it was unnecessary and meaningless. Life was going on as usual, so why bother?

Yu Xia didn't ask any more questions, smoothing her hair with the back of her wet hand, and stood up to give him her place.

Liu Jing squatted down and continued bathing the child. The bathroom light was bright and warm, like the atmosphere of a family. Liu Jing was applying foam to the baby, Duo Duo, who was moving around and giggling. Yu Xia stood behind, watching happily.

"Honey, Dong Le gave me the keys today, we can start the renovations."

"Really?" This was good news, and Liu Jing perked up considerably. He turned his head and said, "Tomorrow I'll call Brother Shu Chi and then contact a renovation company." "

No need to find a renovation company. My junior classmate's family owns a large real estate company with a ready-made renovation team. I've already talked to her, but—" Yu Xia suddenly paused.

"But what?" The company was called Da Kuan Company; Lu Qiuyang had mentioned it. Liu Jing remembered.

Yu Xia shrugged: "The renovation money is fine, but some car repair equipment needs to be installed directly with the renovation. And they're all large pieces of equipment, so we need to order them immediately. I'm afraid we won't have enough money."

"That's alright, I'll have Lu Qiuyang pay me back right away." So that's what it was about. Liu Jing turned his head back. "He got the loan, and he's started selling the house. He's got plenty of money now, he doesn't need our little bit."

Yu Xia squatted down again and helped Liu Jing wash the child. "What about Xu Yan? When are you going to call her back?"

Liu Jing hesitated for a moment. "No rush. Qiu Yang is quite busy right now. Let her help out for a while longer."

Yu Xia sighed and glanced at him with dissatisfaction. "Honey, even though we haven't opened yet, the current costs will have to be factored into the future accounts. She'll have to come back sooner or later, what difference does it make whether she helps more or less? We're short-staffed right now."

"That makes sense." Yu Xia's words made sense, and Liu Jing didn't insist anymore. "Tomorrow I'll ask Qiu Yang for the money, and while I'm at it, I'll bring Xu Yan back. I'll also talk to Fang Xi and see when she's going to resign."

"And what about you, Director Liu? When are you going to care about things at home?" Liu Jing hadn't mentioned himself in all the talking, and he had long ago stated that he refused to resign. To put it bluntly, he didn't want to be tied to the shop. Yu Xia understood perfectly well.

Liu Jing, who was reviewing Xu Yan's situation, paused for a moment and said, "I'll recruit people and assign them tasks. They'll come to the shop to help out immediately."

"Forget it, I was just saying. If you, Young Master Liu, don't want to go, then don't go. It's not like we're missing one more person. Just embezzle a little more money." Yu Xia felt sorry for him and gave him a gentle glare. The young man was used to being free and wouldn't want to stay in the repair shop all day. Despite her complaints, she felt more sorry for and understood.

"How can that be? I'm the head of the family. How can I stand aside?" Liu Jing was still thinking about Xu Yan and casually replied, "Yu Xia, there are a lot of men in your police system. Do you know anyone suitable to introduce Xu Yan to?"

"Yes, Zheng Lei is pretty good." Yu Xia didn't even think about it. "Since Shen Meng isn't suitable, why not introduce her to Xu Yan?"

"That's right! How come I didn't think of that?" Liu Jing's eyes lit up. Yu Xia continued, "Xu Yan's personality is actually quite similar to Fang Xi's, except she's not as magnanimous. Maybe Zheng Lei will like her.

Zheng Lei is upright, capable, young, and promising. He's also a criminal police captain, and he might become a bureau chief or department head in the future. If this works out, Xu Yan will be really impressive." Liu Jing nodded repeatedly, "I think it's a good idea. Let's find an opportunity to let them meet and see their reaction."

Liu Jing was very enthusiastic. Yu Xia glanced at him and said sourly, "I don't think it's likely." Liu Jing was a little embarrassed and waved his hand, saying, "Don't be discouraged. What if it works out unexpectedly?"

Yu Xia smiled and didn't continue. Instead, she said, "Honey, the shop is opening, and we'll be busy from now on. Let's take a few days off after the renovations are finished and go on a trip first. It's been so long!"

Yu Xia had brought this up the day she moved in. It had been delayed for too long, and another group of female police officers was waiting for them! Liu Jing asked, "How many people from your team haven't gone yet?"

"Two," Yu Xia said without looking up.

"Who?" "Liu Jing turned his head and asked.

"Of course it's Dong Le and Tian Yu. How could I possibly bring anyone else?" Yu Xia rolled her eyes, blushing as she glared at him.

Liu Jing smiled apologetically and said, "Then it's settled. After the renovations are finished, we'll go on a trip first, have a good time, and then I'll go home with you to see our parents. We'll come back and start building our business."

"You still remember!" Yu Xia pouted, a mix of happiness and grievance.

"As long as you're satisfied." Looking at the mature and sexy woman before him, Liu Jing smiled and leaned in to kiss her lips.

"Pfft!" A jet of water shot into his ear, filling it completely.

Liu Jing slowly turned around. Duo Duo was clutching the plastic duck, looking displeased. Her father had finally come home early to help her bathe, but he was talking to her mother, which upset Duo Duo.

"You little rascal!" Liu Jing scooped up a ladle of water and poured it over the little girl's head.

Duo Duo cried out, giggling, and hid in her mother's arms. Laughter filled the bathroom.

Time doesn't turn back, life always moves forward. Cherishing the happiness before us and letting those around us enjoy every moment is the true meaning of life.

In Liu Jing's hometown, in the office of the vice chairman of the county trade union, a sea breeze blew outside the window. The summer heat was intense, but the air conditioning inside provided a cool respite. Ding Hua sat in front of the computer, looking at the photos Yu Xia had sent, a smile he couldn't suppress.

Since visiting Yuxia in S City and then returning without a word, Ding Hua hadn't called her son once, because Yuxia had reported back. Although Liu Jing was kept in the dark, Yuxia hadn't forgotten her in-laws.

She often called to chat with them, informing them of the progress of the three of them. She would also occasionally send them photos on her phone.

Ding Hua had initially accepted Yuxia because of her husband, though reluctantly. She didn't deny that Yuxia was outstanding, but after all, she was a widow with a child. But now, she felt no such thing, only pure affection. Such a beautiful and capable daughter-in-law, and a government official at that—even if she didn't want a formal title, she wouldn't have any objections to marrying her openly. Besides, the three of them were getting along very well, her son was a director, and the family ran a car repair shop. She couldn't wait to retire and live in S City to help her son raise more children.

Although Yuxia was a widow, she was definitely a good daughter-in-law, at least one who knew how to please her in-laws.

Ding Hua sipped her tea, smiling as she sat in front of the computer, looking through the photos—she had seen them many times before. She could never get enough of watching.

"Knock, knock, knock!" A knock sounded at the door.

"Come in." Ding Hua reluctantly pushed the mouse aside.

The door opened, and an office worker poked his head in: "Vice Chairman Ding, someone from S City wants to see you. He says his surname is Guo."

S City, surname Guo? Ding Hua was startled and quickly stepped out from behind her desk: "Let him in quickly!"

The person opened the door wide, and Guo Jun walked in, bowed first, then stepped forward and extended his right hand: "Hello, Auntie! My name is Guo Jun, I'm Guo Yang's older brother."

"Oh, so you're... Yangyang's brother!" Ding Hua was surprised again; she thought it was Guo Guo, not her brother. Why would her brother come all this way? Holding Guo Jun's hand, Ding Hua kept wondering.

"You can call me Xiao Jun, that's what my mom calls me. You're Yangyang's godmother, just like my mother." Guo Jun knew this, so he went directly to Ding Hua, who preferred Guo Guo.

"Okay, then Auntie will call you Xiao Jun." Ding Hua was always straightforward.

Seeing that the two knew each other, the man tactfully said, "Vice Chairman Ding, you go ahead with your work, I'll be going now."

"Okay, you can go back now, thank you, Xiao Qi." Ding Hua nodded to Guo Jun and politely went to see him off. After

seeing the man from the office off, Ding Hua personally poured tea for Guo Jun, and the two sat down.

After exchanging pleasantries again, Guo Jun looked around and began to offer polite words and compliments. Ding Hua was straightforward and listened patiently until the end before saying, "Xiao Jun, Yangyang is my goddaughter, and your aunt likes her very much. You're her brother, so you're not an outsider. Just say what you want to say, no need to beat around the bush."

"Okay, okay." Guo Jun nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Auntie, it's really hard to swallow, but... I think you should know about this."

What could be hard to swallow? Ding Hua was taken aback: "It's alright, just say it."

Although she had come and was prepared, she was still unsure. Guo Jun lowered his head slightly, then raised it again, saying, "Auntie, you're a straightforward person, so I'll get straight to the point. It's about Yangyang and Xiaojing." He usually called her Xiao Liu, but this time he called her Xiaojing.

"What happened between Yangyang and Xiaojing?" Guo Jun had been speaking in a bureaucratic tone for a while, then hesitated, making Ding Hua impatient.

"They had sex." Guo Jun was direct this time, pausing to look at Ding Hua after speaking.

Ding Hua was stunned, her mouth agape, before finally saying, "You mean, Xiaojing and Yangyang had that kind of relationship?"

"That's right, that kind of relationship." Guo Jun nodded firmly. The Chinese language is so rich; just saying "that kind" immediately tells you what kind.

Ding Hua's brows furrowed immediately, her face full of worry as she looked at the computer on the table. She had last looked at Fang Xi's photo, which was still on the screen. Having said that, she understood Guo Jun's purpose.

Guo Jun bowed slightly and sighed, saying, "Auntie, don't worry, we don't mean anything by it. Xiao Jing has a girlfriend, and they're in a good relationship, we all know that. He even risked his life to save my sister, and our whole family is very grateful. I'm here to find a solution."

"What do you mean?" Ding Hua asked, her brows furrowed.

Guo Jun's face was grave. He said sincerely, "Xiao Jing and his girlfriend have a good relationship, and he's been with Yangyang for so many years. Now that this has happened, the children don't know what to do. They're young, and they have a long life ahead of them. They can't be burdened by this.

They need our help from both sets of parents. If you don't object, and you're free, I'd like to invite you to S City

so both sets of parents can discuss it together and find a solution to help them get over this burden as soon as possible. What do you think, Auntie?" "We should discuss it," Ding Hua nodded painfully. "I'll tell his father and contact you later."

"No problem, that's fine." Guo Jun stood up, took out a business card, and handed it to her. "Auntie, here's my business card. I'm going out for a walk. Call me when you've discussed it, and I'll show you the way."

"Oh, okay." Ding Hua stood up blankly and took the business card. Guo Jun meant to go today; she really hadn't expected that.

Ding Hua held the business card and politely delivered it to the door. Only after Guo Jun had gone far away did she look down at the secretary of the S City Youth League Committee. Ding Hua was surprised; she hadn't expected Guo Jun to be such a powerful figure.

She put down her business card and immediately dialed her husband's number: "Dad, something happened?"

"What's the panic! Tell me slowly." Liu Weihua remained calm and composed, displaying the demeanor of a general.

Ding Hua finished explaining the situation and waited for her husband's opinion. Liu Weihua hadn't expected this either, and asked thoughtfully, "How did they get together? When did it happen?"

"Well… he didn't say, but the girl…"

"Whether it's a girl or a boy, we need to get to the bottom of this." Liu Weihua was clear-headed and calmly said, "It takes two to tango. Our Xiao Jing is a bit irresponsible and idle, but he wouldn't do something like this. He has a girlfriend now, and he lives with Yu Xia. Even your goddaughter arrangement didn't help. How could he suddenly go and have a relationship with someone?"

"Then what should we do? Yangyang's brother is the secretary of the municipal youth league committee, and maybe their parents are high-ranking officials too!" Ding Hua already liked Guo Guo and felt even more sympathy for him. After this incident, she was inclined for her son to be with Guo Guo. Of course, this had nothing to do with how high-ranking the Guo family were.

Liu Weihua said, "Even the highest-ranking official has to be reasonable. You haven't even figured things out yet, why are you thinking so much?"

Ding Hua knew he had been negligent and could only say, "How about... I call Xiao Jing and Yu Xia again?"

Liu Weihua considered for a moment and then decided, "Forget it, go with him and hear what they have to say first, so we don't get prejudiced and seem to be biased towards our own children." He then hung up the phone. Despite his composure, he still felt embarrassed by what had happened.

Soon, Liu Weihua's car arrived, and Ding Hua had already called Guo Jun, who was waiting in front of the union's gate.

"Hello, Uncle, my name is Guo Jun, I'm Yangyang's older brother. She often talks about you to me, saying you're a hero." Liu Weihua got out of the car, and Guo Jun greeted him with the courtesy due to a junior, warm yet dignified.

"I wouldn't dare, Secretary Guo, you're too polite." Liu Weihua nodded calmly, expressionless.

"You're an elder, just call me Xiao Jun." Liu Weihua wasn't friendly, at least not enthusiastic, but Guo Jun didn't seem to mind.

Liu Weihua didn't speak. Guo Jun glanced at Ding Hua, then said, "Uncle, let me explain again, the matter is like this..."

"No rush." Liu Weihua waved his hand to interrupt, "S City isn't close, since we're going, let's get going first, we can talk about it when we get there." Liu Weihua subtly expressed his dissatisfaction.

"Uncle is right." Guo Jun smiled amiably, politely opening the car door for Liu Weihua.

"No need, we'll take our own car, so you won't have to drive us back." After saying that, Liu Weihua walked towards his own car without looking back. Ding Hua smiled apologetically and helped her husband into the car.

Guo Jun then led the way, and Ding Hua, as usual, dismissed the driver and drove herself. The two cars drove one after the other towards S City.

Several hours later, after entering S City, Guo Jun called Bai Xiaoqing and took the elderly couple to the hotel where they had met Liu Jing the previous day, to the same private room.

The Guo family coming to their door wasn't unreasonable, but not calling beforehand and then immediately inviting them to dinner seemed aggressive. Liu Weihua was very unhappy, leaning on his cane and giving them a cold shoulder the whole way, until he saw Bai Xiaoqing in front of the private room.

"Isn't this Xiaoqing?" Both of them were stunned, Liu Weihua reacting first.

Bai Xiaoqing snapped out of her daze, suppressing the surging emotions within her: "Company Commander Liu, it's you!

So many years have passed, how have you been?"

Chapter 156 Bai Xiaoqing's Secret

This world is small. Over twenty years ago, in the self-defense anti-Japanese war, from the front lines to logistics, the number of troops involved in various branches of the armed forces reached hundreds of thousands. Liu Weihua, Bai Xiaoqing, Guo Ting, and even the deceased Zhou Ren, whether they knew each other or not, were brought together again in another time and space because of Liu Jing's extraordinary emotional experiences. This might seem like a coincidence, but life often creates surprises in the most ordinary places.

Upon seeing the two recognize each other, Guo Jun was taken aback and immediately stepped forward, saying, "Mom, this is Xiao Liu's father, do you know him?" Now that the man had arrived, he no longer called him Xiao Jing.

"Oh, we... old comrades-in-arms." Bai Xiaoqing was slightly embarrassed, a faint blush lingering on her face. She then said to Liu Weihua, "Company Commander Liu, this is my son. I never imagined you were Xiaojing's father. It's such a coincidence."

Anyone could see that Guo Jun wasn't Bai Xiaoqing's biological son. Liu Weihua didn't ask any further questions and excitedly pulled his wife over, "Ding Hua, let me introduce you. This is Bai Xiaoqing, the military doctor back then. She's the one who amputated my leg. But, hehe, she saved me."

"Really?" Bai Xiaoqing's beauty was breathtaking. Ding Hua glanced at her husband unconsciously, then stepped forward and extended her right hand. "Hello, Dr. Bai. I never imagined you were Yangyang's mother. Old Liu often talks about you, saying you're his benefactor. If it weren't for you, he wouldn't have been able to save his life, let alone his leg."

"Oh, hello, sister-in-law." Bai Xiaoqing quickly smoothed her temples and grasped Ding Hua's hand. "It's not that serious. Company Commander Liu is exaggerating." As she spoke, she also glanced at Liu Weihua.

As the deputy director of the provincial foreign affairs office, Bai Xiaoqing had seen many grand occasions, but her behavior at this moment was somewhat abnormal, as if she were awkward or ashamed to be seen. Guo Jun secretly observed her for a moment, then interjected, "Mom, Uncle and Aunt have been traveling for several hours, they must be quite tired. Let's sit down and talk while we eat."

"Yes. Let's talk while we eat." Bai Xiaoqing quickly nodded in agreement, then stepped aside, "Company Commander Liu, Sister-in-law, let's go sit down."

Liu Weihua and his wife exchanged glances, Ding Hua helped her husband to the table, Guo Jun went to the door to call the waiter to bring the dishes, and then sat down as well. Bai Xiaoqing felt lost and awkwardly sat diagonally opposite Liu Weihua and his wife. Seeing Liu Weihua again like this filled her with indescribable complex emotions. It was a secret she kept deep in her heart, the dream of her first love as a young girl.

When the self-defense counterattack war broke out, Bai Xiaoqing had just graduated from military medical school. As a newcomer, she usually served as an assistant or was responsible for transporting medicine between the rear and the front lines. At that time, the general level of education among soldiers in the army was not high. Many people are illiterate, so to avoid errors during medicine transport, the military would send a specialist to accompany the patient. On the day Liu Weihua was wounded, Bai Xiaoqing received her first medicine delivery mission and also performed her first surgery.

The Indochina Peninsula is located in the tropics, with high temperatures and humidity. When Liu Weihua returned to his base, he had not only lost a lot of blood, but his wound had also festered, posing a high risk of bacterial sepsis, requiring immediate surgery. At that time, the army had just launched a large-scale offensive, and there were few frontline medics, most of whom were fighting alongside the attacking troops. Only a few nurses cared for the lightly wounded. The field hospital was far from the base, and transferring him was too late. Bai Xiaoqing resolutely stepped in and performed an amputation on Liu Weihua.

This first professional experience was unforgettable; as his first patient, Liu Weihua embodied Bai Xiaoqing's lifelong professional pride. When Liu Weihua was transferred to the field hospital, as the attending physician, she naturally visited him frequently, especially since she had brought him back directly.

Liu Weihua was grateful, and Bai Xiaoqing was proud; the two quickly became acquainted and close. At that time, not only were the soldiers poorly educated, but the officers were too; most junior officers were promoted from soldiers and trained in training units. Liu Weihua was different; he was a top student from the Shijiazhuang Army Academy, a true professional. Like many wartime couples, their similar educational levels and shared experiences in the war led Bai Xiaoqing to fall deeply in love with the strong, optimistic, rugged yet calm Liu Weihua. But then, Guo Ting appeared.

As the regimental political commissar, Guo Ting, upon seeing Bai Xiaoqing, was captivated by her beauty. Combining political and organizational factors, he launched a powerful offensive. Bai Xiaoqing repeatedly refused, but could not escape fate's arrangement; Guo Ting took her body through unconventional means.

Helpless, Bai Xiaoqing yielded. On a quiet night, with only the sound of the wind, she changed Liu Weihua's dressing one last time before leaving sadly. This love, which should have been beautiful, withered before it even began.

After the war ended, the field hospital was disbanded, and Liu Weihua was transferred to the Kunming Army General Hospital. The two never saw each other again.

Over twenty years of living together proved that Bai Xiaoqing and Guo Ting's marriage was blissful. Guo Ting always doted on Bai Xiaoqing, showering her with tenderness and care. Bai Xiaoqing, in turn, put aside her emotions and fell in love with her husband, perfectly fulfilling her dual responsibilities as a wife and mother, taking meticulous care of Guo Ting not only in life but also in his career.

Happiness doesn't mean forgetting; Bai Xiaoqing remained loyal, yet she couldn't shake the lingering regret in her heart. The dream of her youth remained deeply buried, and whenever she thought of it, she felt indebted. For her daughter's sake, she rejected countless wealthy and powerful men.

She rejected Lin Weidong, who had waited for her for many years, not only because of Guo Ting's own wishes but, more importantly, because she didn't want her daughter to repeat her fate.

Liu Weihua was unaware of Bai Xiaoqing's feelings and didn't reciprocate. It wasn't that he disliked her, but rather that he couldn't. Bai Xiaoqing was his savior, and too much gratitude overshadowed any potential affection. Besides, Bai Xiaoqing was young and beautiful, and Liu Weihua was already disabled; out of gratitude, how could he possibly seek an unhappy outcome for his benefactor? This is only natural.

Bai Xiaoqing saved Liu Weihua, but Guo Ting took her body; Liu Jing saved Guo Guo, and Guo Guo then offered his body in return. Two different generations, similar yet opposite stories. Good and evil have their causes and effects; God is fair. The words of the elopement master are so profound that we must once again praise the incredibly profound Grand Master. After

everyone was seated, Bai Xiaoqing poured tea for Liu Weihua and his wife, as well as Guo Jun. Liu Weihua took out a cigarette, and just as his hand moved, Guo Jun eagerly offered him one and lit it himself. Liu Weihua smiled and accepted; the sentiment of old friends made all his resentment vanish.

Liu Weihua gasped, his voice filled with emotion, "Xiaoqing, more than twenty years have passed, and you're still so young, almost the same as you were back then!"

"How could that be?" Bai Xiaoqing unconsciously touched her slightly flushed face, glanced at Guo Jun, and said, "So many years have passed, we've all grown old, even the children have grown up."

Mentioning the children, Liu Weihua remembered the purpose of his trip and leaned forward, asking, "By the way, what exactly happened with Xiaojing and Yangyang?"

"Oh, well... well, how should I put it?" Bai Xiaoqing felt even more ashamed, unsure how to respond, and looked awkwardly at Guo Jun.

Guo Jun, shamelessly, said, "Uncle, Xiao Liu saved my sister, and our family has always been very grateful. Since it's already happened, and you and my mother are old comrades-in-arms, why don't our parents think of a way to strengthen our family ties through marriage?"

"Strengthening family ties is a good thing, I don't object," Liu Weihua answered readily, pointing at Guo Jun with the hand holding his cigarette. "However, my dear nephew, I have to say a few words to you first."

"Please, please," Guo Jun hesitated, glancing at his stepmother before adopting a receptive posture. Bai Xiaoqing knew Liu Weihua's character and guessed what he was going to say; her face darkened. Ding Hua, equally understanding her husband, gave Bai Xiaoqing an apologetic smile.

Liu Weihua, leaning on his cane, said bluntly, "I understand your feelings as the older brother after something like this happened, but to come without informing us or giving us time to understand the situation, and then immediately ask for help, makes me very unhappy. Even if the mistake is serious, the court trial still takes several days. Is this the attitude of 'treating relatives as family'? You are the secretary of the S City Youth League Committee, a bureau-level cadre. Your father may have an even higher position, but in this matter, you have acted inappropriately. You not only lacked due respect but also failed to treat us as equals."

"Uncle, you misunderstand," Guo Jun said, extremely embarrassed and ashamed. "Actually, I..."

"Xiao Jun! Listen to what Company Commander Liu has to say!" Bai Xiaoqing quickly interrupted. In the military, the stricter the subordinates are, the more protective they are. Liu Weihua, as a father, had clearly carried on this fine tradition at home, so how could she not understand? Guo Jun

glanced at his stepmother and swallowed his words. He wasn't stupid; in fact, he was quite shrewd. Bai Xiaoqing said Liu Weihua was an old comrade-in-arms, but he couldn't quite believe it.

Ding Hua also advised her husband, "Old Liu, say less. Xiao Jun is Yangyang's older brother, it's normal for him to be anxious. Besides, we haven't seen Dr. Bai for so many years, aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?"

"Even after so many years, she's still a family member. What's wrong with me saying a few words of truth?"

Liu Weihua glanced at his wife with dissatisfaction. "If you want to solve the problem, you have to calm down. If you only think about wishful thinking and can't keep a cool head, how can you solve the problem?"

"Sister-in-law, don't blame Company Commander Liu!" Bai Xiaoqing quickly added, "We really went too far. Sigh, it's all because I was too impatient. I'm really... I'm really sorry." Bai Xiaoqing was extremely embarrassed, her face turning red.

Liu Weihua smiled and waved, saying gently, "Xiaoqing, it's been so many years. It's not that I'm throwing a tantrum, but we should calm down. Your daughter is wonderful; Ding Hua and I both like her, and we even adopted her as our goddaughter—it's a connection across two generations. Since that's the case, let's find common ground and discuss a solution together. That's what's important. Too many subjective opinions will only make things worse and increase the children's psychological burden; they won't solve anything, right?"

Bai Xiaoqing nodded gently, her eyes shining with warmth. Guo Jun had nothing more to say and, along with Ding Hua, sat up straight, waiting for Liu Weihua to continue.

Liu Weihua looked around and then at Bai Xiaoqing, saying, "Xiaoqing, what's done is done. I won't ask about the details. We're old friends; you saved me back then, and I hope we can become even closer. But there are some things I need to say upfront."

Bai Xiaoqing's beautiful eyes lit up, and she exchanged a glance with Guo Jun, saying, "Go ahead?"

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