klisemfg Chapter 205: Seemingly High in Rank and Power, But Actually Walking on Thin Ice
Chapter 205: Seemingly High in Rank and Power, But Actually Walking on Thin Ice
Qiao Manman cursed under her breath, then forced a smile and said, "All things in the world, though different in path, ultimately lead to the same destination."
However, we firmly choose to follow the path of proletarian revolution to create a grand undertaking belonging to all the people.
He left, leaving the young man with a dashing silhouette.
"No, what does she mean? We didn't ask those questions! She's talking like everyone's a proletarian fighter!"
"Alright, let's go in. Lu Yuan's new wife is no ordinary woman. Let's not cause trouble for her!" Wang Xingwen took two steps forward.
"What's so special about her? She's just good with words!" Meng Shanshan stamped her foot and reluctantly followed.
Seeing this, everyone else bought tickets and went inside. Once inside, they discovered that Lu Yuan and his wife had chosen seats in a corner.
"She really is a vixen!" Meng Shanshan said angrily, but finding no one to agree, she lost interest and sat down in the middle seat.
There were others who took the best two rows.
Qiao Manman took out a bag of sunflower seeds from her pocket and started eating them with Lu Yuan.
As the lights dimmed and the movie started, he lowered his voice and asked, "Won't my scathing remarks about Wang Xingwen and Meng Shanshan cause trouble for the family?"
If she knew how, she would take the opportunity to deal with it to prevent future troubles.
Lu Yuan replied, "The elders of those families don't hold positions as high as Grandpa, and they only have a relationship with our family out of respect. Even if we don't get along this time, we might end up fighting each other in the future."
He turned to look at her as he spoke: "Our family may seem powerful and influential, but in reality, we walk on thin ice."
Countless eyes are watching you every day, afraid you won't make a mistake, otherwise they won't have the chance to pull you down and take your place themselves.
Qiao Manman grasped Lu Yuan's hand: "I'll stay with you!"
Lu Yuan smiled and said frankly, "Before, someone tried to set me up with Meng Peiyu from the Meng family, but it didn't work out. She married a regimental commander in the team."
Meng Shanshan...she probably thinks I'm ungrateful, so her words are sarcastic and pointed!
Qiao Manman asked with a smile, "Is it possible that she also has a crush on you and is trying to get your attention this way?"
Lu Yuan shook his head: "Probably not. The Meng family plans to form a marriage alliance with the Wang family, and that Wang Xingwen is the man they found for Meng Shanshan."
"Oh~~~" Qiao Manman drawled out the last syllable, asking curiously, "If Meng Peiyu hadn't married Commander Chen, would you have gotten engaged to her?"
Lu Yuan smiled but didn't answer. Who knows what will happen if it hasn't occurred yet? Maybe it will, maybe it won't. He didn't dwell on the past.
Qiao Manman, unaware of the situation, became angry when he avoided her. She pinched his waist many times, only to find that his cotton coat was too thick and she couldn't reach his flesh at all.
"Stop it!" Lu Yuan said affectionately, then sighed, "Our Lu family disdains forming cliques and engaging in favoritism. If Meng Peiyu hadn't refused the blind date, we wouldn't have ended up together."
Qiao Manman hummed in agreement, leaned against Lu Yuan, and looked at the screen.
Meng Shanshan turned her head and saw this scene, gritting her teeth in hatred: "Aaaah, you vixen!"
Qiao Manman noticed her lip movements, raised an eyebrow, and kissed Lu Yuan on the cheek.
Lu Yuan, that little wolf cub, wags his tail even without being seduced; give him a little bit of sunshine, and he'll start a wildfire.
Ignoring whether there were acquaintances around, he cupped Qiao Manman's face and kissed her deeply. Her blissful expression broke Meng Shanshan's heart.
After the kiss, Qiao Manman pushed Lu Yuan away forcefully: "Keep a low profile, or it'll be troublesome if the little red soldier finds out!"
Lu Yuan nodded, his expression returning to seriousness. Wang Xingwen turned his head, saw the two sitting upright, and shook his head.
"Shanshan, Peiyu is very happy now, so let's stop dwelling on Lu Yuan. Besides, it was Peiyu who took the initiative to cancel the matchmaking in the first place."
“But I just feel… oh, you don’t understand!” Meng Shanshan bit her lip lightly, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
She thought to herself that if Lu Yuan hadn't been so cold, she could have gone on that blind date with her cousin. Maybe she would have had a chance to win him over.
Qiao Manman was unaware of what others were thinking. After watching the movie with Lu Yuan, they followed the flow of people out.
"Brother Lu, shall we go back together?" Wang Xingwen approached, trying to build a relationship with Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Let's get together another day. I'll take my wife around so she won't nag me that I haven't even seen Tiananmen Square on this trip."
"Seriously? You guys went there in the middle of the night?"
"Not necessarily, I'll just wander around the neighborhood first. The main problem is that I'm short on time, and I don't know when I'll be back next time."
"Alright, let's head back now!"
Lu Yuan nodded and watched the other person leave before riding his bicycle and taking Qiao Manman for a stroll through the streets and alleys.
Qiao Manman had the system amplify the surrounding sounds and discovered that Wang Xingwen had actually launched a surprise attack.
He tugged at Lu Yuan's clothes, urging him to ride towards Tiananmen Square. Wang Xingwen followed for more than ten minutes, making sure Lu Yuan wasn't lying, before turning back to the military compound.
Qiao Manman breathed a sigh of relief when she confirmed that there were no familiar faces around. Hearing from Lu Yuan that they weren't far from the courtyard, she didn't change direction.
Upon arrival at their destination, they discovered that the area lacked the dazzling lights of later generations, and there were no patriotic crowds queuing overnight to wait for the flag-raising ceremony.
Qiao Manman walked along Chang'an Street, chatting with Lu Yuan about their future. The two walked and walked, their steps casual yet their destination clear, heading straight for the third courtyard.
It was already past ten o'clock at night. Most people were already asleep. Led by Lu Yuan, Qiao Manman quietly unlocked the door and pushed it open.
The yard was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, but the house didn't look particularly dilapidated.
Lu Yuan said, "Every two weeks or every month, my mother comes here to clean up."
Qiao Manman curiously examined each brick and tile, and found that many of them showed signs of age.
As Lu Yuan walked into the main courtyard, Qiao Manman raised her voice slightly: "Do you know where the thing is?"
Lu Yuan nodded: "Grandpa told me about it."
They went to find the mechanism. They knocked here and struck there, and finally found a secret room. The two waited at the entrance for about ten minutes before lighting candles and going down.
Facing the dozen or so wooden crates, Lu Yuan remained calm. Qiao Manman opened one of the crates and glanced inside: "Ha, they really aren't easy to send away."
As expected, it contained gold, silver, jade, porcelain, scrolls, and bronze artifacts, all of which were very well preserved.
Qiao Manman turned to look at Lu Yuan and saw him tactfully walking away.
Qiao Manman's eyes flickered, she grabbed his arm, and with a wave of her hand, put all the boxes into her spatial storage.
Lu Yuan's eyes trembled, but he said nothing.
Qiao Manman smiled mischievously: "Nothing you want to ask?"
Lu Yuan's voice was hoarse: "You could have chosen not to tell me!"
Qiao Manman wanted to keep it a secret, but she had to accompany the army. Spending day and night together, how could she not reveal anything?
Rather than being guessed at or suffering from hidden secrets, it's better to "castrate" yourself and form an alliance.