Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Who Are You?
Grandma Xia had been a servant in her younger years and had seen war, so she was particularly sensitive to the aura emitted by someone of Huo Shiqian’s standing.
Yet, after some thought, she still felt unwilling to let it go and had no choice but to grit her teeth and ask Uncle Xia, “Then, that condolence gift…”
Chengzu’s job, they could look back on that later to see if there was a way.
As for the condolence gift, it was that damn girl Xia Chuyi who had promised it in the first place—it should be fulfilled, right?
“Old lady, you might have a bit of a misunderstanding.” Suddenly, Xiao Wang stood up, “Today’s visit to see Comrade Xia Chuyi was a private schedule set by our commander, and the gift was purchased out of our commander’s own pocket. The army will have the same condolence procedures as before.”
Everyone present took Xiao Wang’s words as an excuse.
Only Xia Chuyi glanced at Huo Shiqian.
Could it be that this was the actual truth?
At Grandma Xia’s, with what Xiao Wang had said, she was left with no choice but to say, “Then, we must have disturbed you today…”
Afterward, she left with Xia Chengzu.
Zhang Xiaoling did not leave with them.
“That, Mr. Huo, these Xia Family people, they’re really too outrageous!” She pouted, feigning a face full of anger.
“Hmph, I knew someone like him couldn’t possibly be the child of a martyr! Turns out he was an imposter!”
Zhang Xiaoling spoke indignantly, “Mr. Huo, I’m sorry, I was fooled by her before too!”
“This Comrade Xia Chuyi, she’s the true child of a martyr, right? Later, I’ll have a word with my dad and arrange for you to work in the factory, giving you an easy job.”
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Her words were amiable, devoid of the earlier disdain and contempt.
Hearing this, Huo Shiqian finally turned his gaze towards her.
Zhang Xiaoling was secretly thrilled and quickly put on what she thought was her most beautiful expression, smiling more radiantly than flowers.
“All of this is what I should do… And this young man here, is he Chuyi’s cousin? Are you still studying? If you’re not, I can also have my dad help arrange for you to work at the factory!”
Zhang Xiaoling acted like the generous and empathetic older sister who was ready to solve any problem.
Huo Shiqian glanced at her twice and asked indifferently, “And you are?”
Huo Shiqian’s indifferent words made Zhang Xiaoling’s expression momentarily freeze.
“I, I work at the county coal factory, my dad is…” Zhang Xiaoling, her face red, reintroduced herself.
What if the commander had just momentarily forgotten?
However, before she could finish speaking, Aunt Xia interrupted her.
“Oh my, I say, big sister, didn’t you come with Xia Chengzu? You’re his girlfriend, right?” Aunt Xia said with a smile.
“What nonsense are you spouting, you country woman!” Zhang Xiaoling was provoked by Aunt Xia and suddenly revealed her true colors.
“You better hurry and find him then. You see, our house is crowded, we really can’t accommodate you…”
As Aunt Xia spoke, she pushed Zhang Xiaoling out of the house with brute force.
Her niece Chuyi was interested in Commander Huo, and if Commander Huo suddenly took a fancy to this woman, Chuyi would be heartbroken.
Zhang Xiaoling, being delicate and frail, simply couldn’t withstand Aunt Xia and was quickly pushed out the door.
“You… I…” Zhang Xiaoling was furious, feeling that she had never been so embarrassed and looked down upon in her life.
Aunt Xia pushed her out the door and closed it behind her, then turned to look.
Indeed, her own niece displayed a face that said “Auntie did a great job.”
Aunt Xia began to worry: Could Chuyi be falling too deep?
Or, should they just drive Commander Huo away too?