About to leave

Cheng Jiu smiled for no reason and said, "Go on."

He Cheng just came back a while ago. I happened to see that the lock screen on his phone was Xin Gan.

Do the two of them know each other?

We got to know each other. Both of them studied in New York. I remember one year, Xin's parents brought her to our home as a guest. While chatting, they found out that they were studying in the same place, and that's how they got to know each other.

Cheng Jiu: "How old were they then?"

Xin Gan went abroad at the age of thirteen, while my younger brother graduated from high school. Because Xin Gan is more experienced than my younger brother, my mom asked Xin Gan to help take care of He Cheng. You know, I don't get along well with He Cheng. He never tells me anything. I only heard my mom mention this. Later, I happened to see the lock screen on He Cheng's phone.

So they happened to be in the same city and got to know each other by chance. The two of them helped each other in a foreign land?

Cheng Jiu licked the corner of his mouth, his pupils growing even deeper.

The He Chuan brothers didn't have a good relationship, but He Chuan and Cheng Jiu had a good relationship. They were more like brothers. In He Chuan's view, He Cheng would only cause trouble for the family. As the eldest brother, if he intervened too much, it would arouse He Cheng's aversion. Over time, their relationship didn't get as good as before.

When He Cheng graduated from high school, he was sent abroad because his academic performance was poor and he couldn't get into a good university in China. His family thought it would be better to just send him abroad for a few years of training and let him suffer as well.

During the years when He Cheng was abroad, He didn't have much contact with He Chuan. He Chuan was also busy and both were men, so naturally they wouldn't share their hearts. They didn't even greet each other during festivals. Their family relationship was as cold as water.

After He Chuan found that He Cheng's phone screen was locked, he thought for a long time, thinking that given He Cheng's personality, He was bound to cause some trouble. So he informed Cheng Jiu in advance. After all, Xin Gan and Cheng Jiu were married, which made Cheng Jiu feel at ease.

Cheng Jiu listened in silence. He never expected that Xin Gan was sent abroad at the age of thirteen.

He Chuan's tone was hesitant. He didn't hear what Cheng Jiu said. He began to explain, "I think it might not be what we think. It could also be something like He Chengshan's longing for you. Besides, Xin Gan has been engaged to you since childhood. The Xin family probably won't allow her to date someone else or something like that."

As He Chuan spoke, his voice grew fainter and fainter, lacking confidence. This was because even though Cheng Jiu knew he was married, he still had a girlfriend during his college years.

He was of the same age as Cheng Jiu and had been in the same school since childhood, so he knew quite well about Cheng Jiu's affairs.

Cheng Jiu chuckled incoherently and said, "Yes, I understand."

Cheng Jiu asked nondifferently, "Why did the Xin family send her abroad when she was thirteen? They only have her as their daughter. So cruel?"

He Chuan said, "It's not that she's ruthless. It's related to Grandpa Xin's educational philosophy. Father Xin Gan also went through this. Even if she's a girl, she can't escape."

Are you familiar with her?

"... Not really. Wasn't it you who asked me about her?

Cheng Jiu: "Alright, I understand."

He Chuan: "By the way, regarding He Cheng's matter..."

"Don't worry about the rest. I have a clear idea in my mind and there's no need to say anything to He Cheng." "

He Chuan: "I see. That's it for now. Come to me if there's anything."

"Well, hang up."

Cheng Jiu hung up the phone and finally turned his head to look at Jiang Tang, asking in a low voice, "Do you have anything else to do?"

Jiang Tang looked at his profile. The light was dim and the moonlight was pale, shining on him. Her gaze didn't shift for a moment, greedily staring at him.

But no matter how passionate and intense her eyes were, they never received a response from him.

He just said that he couldn't give her any response.

This is all because of the sweetness and bitterness.

But what about Xin Gan? Where was Xin Gan when she and Cheng Jiu were through thick and thin?

What ability and qualification does she have to get involved among them?

Thinking of this, Jiang Tang's smile grew colder and colder.

She said, "What I just said..."

Cheng Jiu remembered: "Jiang Tang, I won't beat around the bush. I'll just make it clear to you. I've never had any thoughts about you."

Jiang Tang pursed her lips, her lips quivering slightly. She laughed at herself and said, "It seems I was just wishful thinking."

Cheng Jiu didn't know what to say either. After all, who she liked was her own business. But he couldn't give any response. If it was he who had given the wrong information that led her to have such thoughts, then it was his problem.

However, he was well aware of his feelings for her. He merely regarded her as a comrade-in-arms and had no other thoughts.

Cheng Jiu called out to her, "Jiangtang..."

Jiang Tang hurriedly waved her hand, "Alright, it's good for both of us to speak out. It's also my fault. I didn't understand the situation clearly and thought you were single, so that's why I..." Forget it. It's no use saying all this now. Sorry for causing you trouble. It's also time to cause trouble for Miss Xin.

Cheng Jiu: "It's nothing. Don't worry."

What about Miss Xin? Jiang Tang reacted quickly, shifting the awkward question away and immediately turning to Xin Gan. She said, "I must have had some unpleasantness with Miss Xin before. At that time, I didn't know she was your fiancee and thought she was your sister, so I might have said something inappropriate..."

Cheng Jiu, I didn't mean it. Mainly, I really didn't know your relationship before, so... Well, I'll go and find Miss Xin tomorrow. By the way, I'll invite her to have a meal at my dad's place. Then I'll explain to her.

Cheng Jiu actually wanted to refuse, but Jiang Tang continued, "Cheng Jiu, don't worry. I won't say anything to Miss Xin anymore. After all, it was I who made her unhappy. I'll just explain it to her."

Cheng Jiu didn't comment, but said, "No need. She's not feeling well. Let her rest."

"All right then. Since you said so, shall we go to my dad's tomorrow?"

I'll tell the higher-ups.

"Ok, thank you. My dad must be very happy to see you."

...

Cheng Jiu didn't agree to this, mainly because he was afraid that Xin Gan would see Jiang Tang unhappy. That time when she asked him what his relationship was with Jiang Tang, he explained, but Xin Gan's indifferent reaction made him have no idea what she was thinking.

He doesn't know her well enough, and she is also on guard against him and won't easily reveal her true emotions and thoughts.

Cheng Jiu returned to the dormitory and went into the bathroom to take a bath. Even though it was a cold shower, she suddenly thought of Xin Gan. She was standing in the wind in a dress, with the hem of the dress lifted by the wind, revealing her delicate ankles

The water temperature in the bathroom rose. Cheng Jiu panted and leaned against the wall. The mist was so thick that it seemed unreal.

...

Xin Gan returned to the inn, took a bath and washed her hair. It took her hair quite a while to dry. She was both tired and sleepy and fell asleep soon after getting into bed.

That night, she dreamed of the time she spent studying abroad. From the very beginning, she was not used to it. Every day, she missed home very much. Every night, she would hide in her room and cry. She couldn't help but call home. She said she wanted to go home. Every time, Xin's mother would say that she had spent so much money on her education and couldn't just pay the tuition fees for nothing and not go to school. She would tell her to be patient and learn to be independent, and not always rely on her parents.

Every time she called, she would cry. Mother Xin also felt sorry for her and cried along with her. But no matter what, she just couldn't go back to their side. She had to finish her studies before she could return to China.

She was really lonely during that period. After crying at night, her eyes were very red and swollen the next day and she still had to go to school. When she saw her classmates, she had to greet them happily, otherwise she wouldn't be able to make friends. This was what the teacher told her.

Later on, she got used to it and stopped crying. Gradually, when she called home, she only told the good news and not the bad. She only mentioned the good things and didn't mention the bad ones, fearing that they would worry too, and even more afraid that her parents would think she was not good enough and only knew how to cry. Crying couldn't solve anything.

Later on, when He Cheng graduated from high school, his family spent a considerable amount of money on him and sent him abroad to study.

Xin Gan received a call from her parents, asking her to take better care of He Cheng. He Cheng was a year younger than her. She had a good temper and agreed to help take care of him. So she did her best to assist him in all aspects.

Xin Gan never expected that the favor she had casually agreed to offer would bring her quite a bit of trouble.

Xin Gan woke up and saw that it was dawn outside the window. Then she got up, washed up and took a look at the flight ticket. There was none for the next day, but they would be available the day after. She hesitated for a few seconds, pressed the words "Book a flight ticket", and booked a flight at around 7:30 p.m. the day after tomorrow.

Xin Gan looked in the mirror. Her skin was a bit peeling, dehydrated and a little red. It was because she was a bit allergic to the sun. She had rested all night but it didn't get better.

Just as she was wiping her face, the door was knocked on. She opened it and saw Jiang Tang standing outside the door. She was somewhat surprised and asked coldly, "So early, Miss Jiang, what's up?"

Jiang Tang also said it was early, "It's indeed a bit early. It's only a little past seven. Are you getting up so early to go out?"

Xin Gan said, "You are too early."

Yes, I came especially to see you.

Xin Gan's expression was indifferent and there was no emotional fluctuation.

Jiang Tang said, "Cheng Jiu and I are going to Yajiang Town to handle some business. I thought about it and felt that I should tell you."

Jiang Tang glanced over and saw the suitcase that Xin Gan had packed up and placed aside in the room.

Xin Gan asked her, "Why?"

Jiang Tang withdrew her gaze and smiled, "I only found out yesterday that you are Cheng Jiu's fiancee, Miss Xin. I apologize to you for what I did before. I didn't know you were Cheng Jiu's fiancee. If I had known, I wouldn't have said those excessive words."

She was so straightforward that no one could tell there was anything wrong with her. She also said, "Put yourself in your shoes. If I were you, I would be unhappy too and wouldn't give you a good look. I understand."

Xin Gan frowned slightly, not quite understanding Jiang Tang's meaning.

What Jiang Tang said, Xin Gan was half convinced and half skeptical. However, they had no grudge against each other. It was only because of Cheng Jiu that Jiang Tang developed hostility towards her. Leaving Cheng Jiu aside, there was no need for them to confront each other.

Xin Gan didn't have the energy to argue with Jiang Tang either. She had already booked the flight ticket. No matter what, she had to leave this time.

As for her marriage to Cheng Jiu, she can only find an opportunity to confirm it with him again.

Miss Xin, I want to tell you again. I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. After Jiang Tang finished speaking, she added, "But Cheng Jiu, I won't give up. Even before you two get married, I still have a chance."

Xin Gan frowned and said, "You've laid all this groundwork just to say this sentence?"

You don't seem to be angry.

"Don't be angry. Why are you angry? But you've got the wrong person. You should talk to Cheng Jiu. It's no use coming to me. To be honest, I don't care what happened between you and Cheng Jiu. He and I are not what you think." " She stopped on time and then saw the guests off.

Jiang Tang was turned away at the door but didn't get angry. He just smiled to himself and then left the inn.

She came early in the morning just to look for Xin Gan.

She was convinced in her heart that Xin Gan and Cheng Jiu had no feelings for each other because she couldn't sense any love. Moreover, what Xin Gan said was worth pondering.

...

Around ten o 'clock in the morning, Cheng Jiu went to visit Jiang Tang's father. Jiang Tang was also there. He had lunch at Jiang Tang's home and was forced to drink alcohol by Jiang Tang's father. He had no choice but to drink because Jiang Tang's father had once saved him. Because of this, Jiang Tang's father had retired from work due to injury and was recuperating at home.

So Cheng Jiu owed Jiang Tang's father a favor. He would visit Jiang Tang's father every year and was quite familiar with their family.

Jiang Tang fell in love with him at first sight and devoted a lot to him. Jiang Tang's father knew his daughter's feelings for Cheng Jiu and had once mentioned to Jiang Tang whether she wanted him to act as an intermediary to propose marriage to Cheng Jiu.

Jiang Tang refused at that time, thinking that matters of the heart should be her own.

However, today Jiangtang's father still spoke up for Jiangtang.

"Ah Jiu, Tangtang is not young anymore. You two have known each other for so many years and should know each other quite well. I've always had this thought, but I don't know what you think."

This statement is quite straightforward.

Of course, it was not only Cheng Jiu who came to visit Jiang Tang's father, but also Jiang Yang. Jiang Yang was Jiang Tang's cousin and could be regarded as her cousin, so he was also present.

Jiang Yang said, "Uncle, you've drunk too much again." If you are so direct, Jiang Tang will feel embarrassed.

Jiang Tang, however, lowered her head and ate her meal, remaining silent with her head down.

When men grow up, they should get married; when women grow up, they should marry. What's there to be embarrassed about? It's not something to be ashamed of either. Jiang Tang's father looked at Cheng Jiu and said, "Ah Jiu, do you think so?"

They were all waiting for Cheng Jiu to make a statement, but last night he had made it clear to Jiang Tang. Then Jiang Tang's father brought up the matter again. He gave Jiang Tang a blank look, tugged at the corner of his mouth and said, "Uncle Jiang, to be honest with you, I..."

"Dad, don't be so stubborn about it. He and I won't think about it for now. Don't bring it up again. If you do, where will I put my face?"

After Jiang Tang finished speaking, Jiang Tang's father was slow to react. Realizing something, he smiled again and quipped, "Look, this girl is shy. Alright, alright, I won't talk about it anymore. Let's not mention it for now."

Jiang Tang looked at Cheng Jiu again and said, "Don't worry. My dad is talking nonsense after drinking too much. You know his tolerance for alcohol."

Cheng Jiu smiled but said nothing.

After lunch, the sun was too strong. Cheng Jiu and Jiang Yang stayed behind, planning to return to the team in the afternoon. Because of this, Jiang Tang's father had a chat with him, but there was no one else.

Jiang Yang found Jiang Tang, walked to a place where no one was around, and said, "Just now, Uncle was going to continue. Why didn't you let Uncle go on?"

Jiang Tang: "Well, I just found Cheng Jiu last night. He said that Xin Gan is his fiancee. What do you think I can do?"

"Did Brother Jiu admit it himself?" How could that be? I've never heard of it before. Jiang Yang had been by Cheng Jiu's side for quite some time, but he had never heard him mention it.

Otherwise, did I stop Dad from saying those words just now? Jiang Tang was also angry, showing her jealousy all over her face.

Jiang Yang said, "Then what will you do?"

What should I do? What else can I do? Jiang Tang's expression was not good as she said, "I won't let go easily. I have given so much for him. I could have had a better chance to leave here, but because of him, I stayed. I will never admit defeat."

Jiang Yang was related to her, so he naturally stood by her side. Perhaps due to his preconceived notions, he didn't have much affection for Xin Gan.

Jiang Yang said, "Then is there any way?"

"Jiang Yang, could you please ask Xiao Shi for me? I want to know where they went and what happened during those days they were out."

"No problem."

Jiang Yang is straightforward. Since he is on Jiang Tang's side, no matter what Jiang Tang says, he will help her.

Cheng Jiu had originally planned to leave in the afternoon, but Jiang Tang's father had a sudden problem, saying that his leg injury had flared up again and was in great pain, requiring him to go to the hospital. However, he had difficulty moving around, so Jiang Tang asked him to help take him to the hospital.

The hospital in the city is small, but it is crowded with people.

After all this commotion, it was already evening. In the evening, Jiang Tang invited them down for dinner again.

After dinner, Cheng Jiu helped clear the table. Jiang Tang wanted to get a bowl for him, but when he avoided her, her expression turned a bit gloomy and she said, "Am I just so hated by you?"

Cheng Jiu said calmly, "No. Don't think too much."