There was no father who would feel fine when seeing their eldest unmarried virgin daughter being carried by a man.
Wei Zhen Hui knew what he was worried about so he quickly told him the whole story, afraid that he would be worried, “Uncle Su, just call me Zhen Hui. Apologies, I did not take good care of Su Mian. She went up the mountain yesterday to gather medicinal herbs and a wolf bit her ankle, but it has almost healed.”
Would you need to carry her if it was almost healed? Naturally, Su Jiang Hai did not believe this. Seeing that there was nothing wrong with Su Mian, his expression became better, “Since you have already escorted her, you can leave now.” Su Jiang Hai was already exercising restraint, otherwise his words would have been even more unpleasant.
Wei Zhen Hui did not delay. After saying a few words to Su Mian, he left with the second team leader.
The second team leader turned his head back as he walked out. They had been thrown out just like that. The task that the instructor had assigned him really was difficult!
As soon as they left, Su Jiang Hai’s expression darkened, “Why did you not know to avoid doing something so suspicious. He may be a soldier but he is still a man!”
It was widely known that Su Jiang Hai treasured his daughter and since she was young, he had never used a harsh tone. This time, Su Jiang Hai was truly angry.
Today, Wei Zhen Hui had returned with Su Mian in his arms. Tomorrow, the whole village would know about it. He was worried about Su Mian. She had just cleared her reputation of seducing the teacher, yet now another fuss had been stirred up.
He Qin saw that Su Jiang Hai was angry and hurried to calm him down, “Father, it is good that the children are back. The Wei family’s eldest son does not seem to be someone who lacks a sense of propriety.”
Su Jiang Hai shook his sleeve. It was too late to say anything now and his daughter’s reputation would not be able to improve.
Wei Zhen Hui returned to the Wei family’s house. Although Zhang Jie did not like this son, he was still her biological child. When she heard that her son was back, she quickly went to prepare a meal.
Wei You Shan was the village’s Chinese language teacher and was an easygoing person. When he saw Wei Zhen Hui and the second team leader, he stood up quickly to greet them.
Wei Zhen Ming had left early in the morning after eating breakfast and no one knew where he had gone.
Wei Min pressed against the armrest of the sofa Wei Zhen Hui was sitting on, “Brother, my letter to you…”
“I have received it. When we have time, let us have a good chat.” Wei Zhen Hui was afraid that Zhang Jie would hear while she tended to the kitchen fire so he interrupted quickly, giving Wei Min a reassuring look.
Wei Min chuckled.
“What are you siblings talking about? Why not talk a little louder so your father can hear too.” Wei You Shan had gone to bring melon seeds and candy. He put them next to the second team leader, “Help yourself, just treat this as your own home.”
The second team leader nodded repeatedly.
In the middle, Wei Zhen Hui went out for a while and came back after an hour.
Zhang Jie had made dumplings with cabbage and pork. Wei Zhen Hui had loved eating dumplings since he was a child.
After eating, the second team leader started to drive back to the barracks. Wei Zhen Hui told him to come and pick him up in a week.
The second team leader nodded in response and climbed into the jeep with a smile.
When he had left, Wei Zhen Hui laid his cards down on the table, “Mother, I just went and broke off Xiao Min’s engagement.”
Immediately, Zhang Jie felt her blood freeze and she jumped on the spot, “What, you unfilial son, you said you broke off Xiao Min’s engagement?”
Wei You Shan was clearly taken aback, “When did Wei Min become engaged? Why did I not know about this?”
“Father, did you know, mother engaged me to the Gao family’s eldest son in order for my second brother to marry a wife.” Now that Wei Min had Wei Zhen Hui backing her, her attitude became firm and she spoke eloquently.
“You, Zhang Jie, Wei Min is my daughter too. You got her engaged without even discussing it with me? She is only 18, she still has to go to university!” Wei Zhen Hui shook with anger. He was older than Zhang Jie by seven years and had let her decide on most matters. Unexpectedly, this woman had actually gotten his daughter engaged behind his back.
