Second watch arrived.
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The woman approaching was Ou Jie. Luo Xiaoqiong and Zhao Qihui didn’t know her, so they looked at Chuxia questioningly, as if to say, "Is she a friend or foe? Give us a word!"
"Hello, Ou Jie..." After greeting her with a smile, Chuxia looked at Zhao Qihui and Luo Xiaoqiong, "Sister, Xiaoqiong, this is Ou Jie, a work partner of Zhou Mikang and Zhou Hanliang."
"Hello, I am Luo Xiaoqiong, a good friend of Chuxia."
"Hello, I am Zhao Qihui, Chuxia’s cousin."
Hearing Chuxia’s introduction, Luo Xiaoqiong understood who the other person was, and her wary expression lessened. Zhao Qihui, not knowing Ou Jie’s relationship with Zhou Mikang and Zhou Hanliang, still maintained a serious deanor while greeting.
"Hello to both of you..." Ou Jie quickly exchanged pleasantries with the two and then smiled at Chuxia, "There’s a photo of the sister-in-law on the division commander’s desk, so I recognized you at a glance. How did you know I am Ou Jie?"
"I answered your phone call."
"Ah?" Ou Jie looked at Chuxia in surprise, "Sister-in-law, your hearing is incredible!"
"My hearing is quite good, anyway, as long as I’ve heard a voice before, I can definitely recognize it..." Chuxia smiled playfully, "But you could also assu I’m boasting because based on how you addressed just now, one can basically guess who you are."
"Sister-in-law, you are really humorous..." Ou Jie hesitated for a mont, looked at Chuxia eagerly, and asked, "Sister-in-law, where are you heading? If possible, I’d like to treat you to a al, is it okay?"
"Thank you for your kindness, but today isn’t possible..." Chuxia pointed to Luo Xiaoqiong by her side, "Xiaoqiong is getting married the day after tomorrow, and all the elders from the family have arrived. We are heading to the restaurant ahead of everyone else. Of course, if Assistant Ou doesn’t mind, you can join us."
"Then I won’t be polite." Ou Jie said this as she warmly linked arms with Chuxia, leaving Luo Xiaoqiong and Zhao Qihui dumbfounded, not knowing what to say. Is soone really being this unreserved?
After finishing the lunch, Ou Jie looked at Chuxia flatteringly: "Sister-in-law, I guess you want to take a nap; my dorm room is quite quiet, why don’t you rest there for a while?"
Chuxia had already guessed that she had tagged along thick-skinned because there was sothing she wanted to discuss. However, she was also curious about what Ou Jie intended to talk about, so she agreed.
After spending the midday together, everyone naturally sensed Ou Jie’s purpose for tagging along, but since they were unfamiliar with her, they felt a bit uneasy. When Chuxia agreed, they all cast disapproving looks.
"Xia, if you go to Instructor Ou’s place to rest, what about Instructor Ou?" Zhao Yulan chided her daughter, "Why not let your brother send you ho?"
Lin Wenbin quickly added, "Yes, you better go ho to rest, otherwise both your mother-in-law and stepmother-in-law will worry about you."
"Hello everyone..." Ou Jie stood up and gave a deep bow to everyone, "Today, I was thoughtless, and it was really impolite of to co over and disturb you.
However, I promise, I bear no malice towards the sister-in-law, indeed, I have sothing I want to discuss with her. But, it’s truly not sothing bad for her, it’s just so personal feelings I’m confused about and need her advice.
I also know that doing this at this ti isn’t appropriate, but I don’t know when I’ll et her next, or if she’ll have ti, so please trust , okay?"
"Dad, Mom, Big Brother... don’t worry, I’ve known a bit about Ou Jie’s matter, I’ll accompany her for a chat and then have a nap. After all, it’s not sothing I can help with, this way, Sister and Xiaoqiong can help you out, and when I wake up, I’ll co find you."
Lin Wenbin insisted, "I will take you there."
Ou Jie already knew Lin Wenbin and was aware of his relationship with Chuxia, so she replied with a smile, "Regintal Commander Lin, don’t worry, I will definitely bring your sister back safe and sound."
Lin Wenbin cast her a bland glance, "No need, I’ll feel more assured sending her myself."
Ou Jie: "..." Who would have thought that the usually friendly Great Regintal Commander Lin would be so hard to talk to? Turns out, he’s a protective brother... Thinking this, Ou Jie admired Chuxia even more, this must be what people call a child favored by the heavens, right?
Already having a husband who loves her like she’s the apple of his eye, and such a group of caring family and friends, in comparison, she just felt so pitiful...
Lin Wenbin took the two to his dormitory, naturally looking at Ou Jie, "My sister is shy with strangers; she can relax better here."
Ou Jie: "..."
Chuxia tried hard to hold back her laughter; at least she didn’t embarrass her big brother in front of everyone. But seriously, her big brother is quite the tidy person. His dormitory is so neat and organized that even most girls aren’t this diligent.
"Brother, isn’t Sister Yuan Hui helping you tidy up here?" Suddenly thinking of this possibility, Chuxia imdiately asked.
"No, I did it myself." Lin Wenbin spread out the blanket for her, "Co, sit on the bed and listen..." Then he turned to Ou Jie, "You have fifteen minutes. Just next door is Zhou Hanliang’s room, I’ll go sit there for a bit."
So does that an he’ll co back in fifteen minutes and kick her out?
Black lines on Ou Jie’s forehead deepened further. She realized that this brother complex person was just as bad as those husband complex people!
"Sister-in-law, the Regintal Commander Lin only gave fifteen minutes, so I’m being a bit verbose. I’m here because I wanted to ask you if you know anything about Zuo Hai..." As she spoke, Ou Jie quickly added, "No matter what kind of news it is, I can handle it."
Chuxia shook her head: "I really don’t know anything about this."
"Division Commander hasn’t told you..." biting her lip, Ou Jie lowered her head, sowhat guilty as she asked, "Hasn’t told you if there’s any news about Ye iru?"
"No."
Ou Jie looked utterly disappointed. She had thick-skinnedly stuck around, thinking that Division Commander Zhou’s love for his wife would surely an he’d tell her sothing. It seems Division Commander Zhou wasn’t lying; he really didn’t have news about Ye iru and Zuo Hai.
Or maybe looking at it another way, no news is good news. At least she still has so hope, so thoughts... "Thank you, sister-in-law." Ou Jie looked apologetically at Chuxia, "I... I asked Division Commander Zhou before, and when he told there was no news, I thought maybe he was afraid I couldn’t handle it and purposely didn’t say. I’m sorry, I misunderstood Division Commander Zhou and bothered you too much..." She awkwardly couldn’t continue.
"It’s okay. Actually, I guessed that you might be here to ask about this, but I thought with your connections, you wouldn’t need to go to such lengths to inquire. Didn’t expect it to really be the case..." Chuxia sighed softly, not saying more. Ou Jie’s obsession was sothing she couldn’t understand, but she felt no need to try and persuade her.
"Sister-in-law must think I’m particularly foolish, right?" Ou Jie said with a bitter smile, "Actually, even I don’t fully understand my own thoughts. Even though I know Zuo Hai doesn’t like , no matter what, we can’t be together. I just can’t help but worry about him.
Asking about his news isn’t really about being with him; I just hope to hear he’s safe and sound, and that would be enough."
Chuxia sighed: "You really do love Zuo Hai."
"Yes, I like him, but unfortunately..." Ou Jie sighed and said, "Honestly, I know my persistence is quite aningless. He won’t care no matter how much I care, but I just can’t control myself.
These days, I keep dreaming that he’s in danger, otherwise I wouldn’t be grabbing onto sister-in-law so desperately..." She paused and looked at Chuxia pleadingly, "Sister-in-law, if you have any news about him, could you let know?"
"I can." Chuxia nodded, "If I really get any news about him, I’ll definitely tell you. To be honest, in all my years I’ve never seen soone as infatuated as you."
"You an as foolish as , right?" Ou Jie said conflictedly, scratching her head, "My mom is so mad about this that she’s not speaking to . I also want to clear my head but can’t help thinking about him.
I’ve figured, as long as I get his news, know he’s safe, I won’t waste my ti on him anymore. I’ll listen to my mom and find a suitable man to marry, make my parents worry less."
Chuxia gave no comnt on this. If letting go was that easy, she wouldn’t have to go to such great lengths to seek out news.
Realizing her words lacked conviction, Ou Jie smiled awkwardly, "Sister-in-law, rest well. I won’t bother you anymore. Thank you so much for today."
"You’re welco, I haven’t really helped you much." Chuxia felt a bit tired herself, so she joked, "I won’t see you out; could you please help close the door and tell my brother to go tend to his own business?"
"Sure." With that, Ou Jie retreated.
...
Chuxia had just woken up when Luo Xiaoqiong ca over, looking at her full of gossip: "Was Ou Jie urgently trying to find out about Zuo Hai?"
"Yes..." Chuxia laughed looking at her, "It’s pretty impressive that you held back until now without coming over. You must be itching to find out, right?"
Called out on her thoughts, Luo Xiaoqiong showed dissatisfaction: "You knew I’d be curious and didn’t let co over together. Chuxia, you’re really increasingly ignoring now."
Chuxia rolled her eyes: "Look at you being all sulky. Where’s my sister?"
When Chuxia asked about Zhao Qihui, Luo Xiaoqiong imdiately got excited: "Guess who has their eyes on Sister Qihui? If it wasn’t to create so opportunities, I would’ve called Sister Qihui over too. I ca without telling her, sneaked over quietly." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian) to vote with recomndation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.)
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