As for the trick of "three spins and a ding," it was impossible now. Seeing the bicycle, Xia Xiao really felt the urge, but she also knew that she couldn’t buy it.
Buying a bicycle at this time was still too ostentatious, so Xia Xiao had to endure it.
On the way back, it was already evening. Gao Jiaxing handed Xia Xiao a wrapped bundle of money saying, "This is from my mother, not much money, and it’s not in fashion these days, but it represents my parents’ intention. Your elder sister-in-law received one as well; keep it safe."
Xia Xiao opened it to see, it was a thick stack of one, two, and five fen notes. She didn’t know how much was there.
She finally understood why the letters Sun Yuhua sent home were so thick. Thinking about the one fen notes, she wondered how long it had taken to accumulate such a thick pile.
"Brother Gao, your parents are very kind," said Xia Xiao.
Gao Jiaxing nodded, "We have to teach them well in the future."
From Guangming Production Team to the county town, they had to walk mountain roads and pass through forests.
As Xia Xiao and Gao Jiaxing were passing through the forest, a sudden noise arose. Xia Xiao and Gao Jiaxing stopped and looked over together.
Gao Jiaxing stepped forward, but Xia Xiao quickly pulled at his sleeve, "Brother Gao, don’t be rash, let’s not go over."
"Xiaoxiao, Ge Lai is my brother, it’s obvious that he’s been framed," Gao Jiaxing said.
Xia Xiao was now holding Gao Jiaxing’s hand. She said, "Brother Gao, whether Ge Lai has been framed or not, Liu Haihua has reported him. Ge Lai can’t clear his name; it’s clear that the Red Star Production Team, or rather Liu Haiguo, can’t tolerate Ge Lai anymore. It’s useless for you to go now."
"I know, I won’t go over, I just want to look," Gao Jiaxing said.
"Then let’s make sure we’re not seen," replied Xia Xiao when she saw that Gao Jiaxing had no intention of rushing over and was about to let go of his hand, but Gao Jiaxing held on tight.
"You are my wife now, we are getting married tomorrow," Gao Jiaxing stated, gripping Xia Xiao’s hand firmly, unwilling to let go as she had initiated the contact.
"Just be careful, don’t let them notice you," Xia Xiao still cautioned Gao Jiaxing.
Watching the people from Red Star Production Team move further away, Gao Jiaxing said, "Xiaoxiao, I’ll take you home."
"Where are you going?" Xia Xiao quickly looked at Gao Jiaxing.
"I’m going back to the county to find someone; I can’t just watch Ge Lai die," Gao Jiaxing repeated, then added, "Don’t worry, I have contacts."
"Brother Gao..." Xia Xiao looked at Gao Jiaxing, "You’re not going to find Wang Xueyong, are you?"
Xia Xiao had not forgotten that Gao Jiaxing had a classmate named Wang Xueyong. The last time they went to town, they had run into Wang Yuncai, and thanks to her good memory, Xia Xiao had not forgotten.
Seeing that Gao Jiaxing evidently intended to find Wang Xueyong, Xia Xiao said, "Go tomorrow morning."
Xia Xiao didn’t stop Gao Jiaxing from seeking out Wang Xueyong, but knowing Wang Yuncai’s intentions, Xia Xiao was unwilling for Gao Jiaxing to seek out Wang Xueyong.
Even if Gao Jiaxing could handle the matter smoothly and successfully rescue Ge Lai, Xia Xiao was reluctant for Gao Jiaxing to get involved with Wang Xueyong and his acquaintances.
"I’ll go tomorrow," Gao Jiaxing nodded, then assured Xia Xiao, "Don’t worry, I won’t let myself get into trouble, for you, for our families, I won’t let anything happen."
"I am worried about you getting tangled up with people like Wang Xueyong," Xia Xiao said and deliberately added, "I haven’t forgotten Wang Xueyong’s sister, who has a crush on you."
"That’s not true," Gao Jiaxing shook his head.
"Get lost," Xia Xiao blurted angrily.
Gao Jiaxing said, "Let’s go, I’ll carry you back."
"I can walk by myself," Xia Xiao shook her head.
"Hop on, it will be very late by the time we get home," Gao Jiaxing crouched down.
"Xiaoxiao," Gao Jiaxing suddenly said as he carried Xia Xiao.
"What now?" Xia Xiao asked.
"From now on, only I can carry you, understand? Don’t let anyone else carry you," Gao Jiaxing said as they continued on their way.