Battle in Changsha in the Qingming Festival

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Sheng Qili was frightened by Gu Qingming's eyes, if this is not enough, then she has no other choice, "I can get some cotton clothes, I don't know if I can make up for it."

The last time I played Tai Chi with Xu Quan for a long time, I only got [-] sets of cotton clothes. These are far from enough. The soldiers are still wearing single clothes. Even if they are full of blood, they cannot withstand the severe cold of winter.

After weighing the pros and cons, Gu Qingming said, "How many?"

"Probably, a hundred sets."

"Put people down, let's go!"

The soldiers got Gu Qingming's order and released Hu Xiangxiang.

Hu Xiangxiang regained his freedom, and hurried to the arms of the old lady of the Hu family, looking pitiful, "Grandma!"

Hu Xiangjun also went over, patted her on the back, and comforted her softly, "Xiangxiang, we are all here, everything is fine."

Hu Xiangxiang was so frightened that she thought she was going to be shot.

Sheng Qili saw the car gradually going away, and her beating heart gradually returned to normal.

"Miss Sheng, thank you for your generosity!"

When the family heard what Hu Changning said, they all walked up to Sheng Qili, their eyes full of sincerity, "Yes, if it weren't for Miss Sheng's help, Xiangxiang might have been taken away."

"Everyone, don't be so polite. I have a good relationship with Xiangxiang, and I won't just watch her be taken away."

Hu Xiangxiang looked at her apologetically, "Sister Sheng, thank you!"

Sheng Qili held Hu Xiangxiang's hand, and said in a voice that could only be heard by two people: "The person you should thank is not me. Cheng Zhi is very worried about you!"

Hu Xiangxiang bowed his head, his eyes were red, "Please...help me thank him."

"Miss Sheng, the Hu family will return the money for those cement and cotton clothes to you." Hu Changning said to Sheng Qili solemnly with thick eyes.

She choked, "This..."

The old lady of the Sheng family said, "Brothers have to settle accounts clearly, not to mention that Miss Sheng has done us such a big favor, we can't contribute both money and effort."

"Okay then." Sheng Qili couldn't disobey the old lady's wishes, so she could only nod temporarily, and at that time, it would be a big deal to report a random number, which would be considered as fulfilling their wish.

After tossing all afternoon, Sheng Qili was physically and mentally exhausted, so she bid farewell to the Hu family, and she left the Hu family.

When Hu Xiaoman found Xue Junshan and rushed home together, the mess had already been cleaned up.

"What about people?"

Hu Xiaoman was surprised that he didn't see Gu Qingming and the others.

Xue Junshan slammed Hu Xiaoman on the head, "Total, are you lying to me?"

Hu Xiaoman avoided Xue Junshan's anger, "Brother-in-law, I didn't lie to you, there were really many people standing here just now, saying they want to arrest Xiangxiang."

He thought for a while, "Yes, there is also that Chief Gu."

Xue Junshan thought about it, although Hu Xiaoman, a brat, is usually a little muddled, but he didn't dare to tell such a lie, "Go into the room and have a look!"

Hu Xiangjun was the first to see Xue Junshan, and she rushed to meet him, "Junshan, you are finally back."

"While on duty, Xiao Man came to me out of breath and said that someone from the military region came to arrest Xiangxiang. What's going on?"

Helping him take off his coat, Hu Xiangjun told the story.

After hearing this, Xue Junshan slapped the table heavily, "Destroy military facilities! She dares to do it, who lent her the guts."

The old lady of the Hu family came down from upstairs, "Junshan, you're back!"

"Yes, grandma."

"Where's Hu Xiangxiang? Xiaoman, go and call Hu Xiangxiang out for me, she just needs to be cleaned up."

Hu Xiangjun dragged the furious Xue Junshan back, "Keep your voice down, you are resting in the room. Today Xiangxiang was frightened, so don't add fuel to the fire."

Xue Junshan sat on the chair with his legs crossed, "She should!"

"It's thanks to Ms. Sheng this time. If it wasn't for her, Xiangxiang would have been taken away by that Chief Gu."

"Grandma, speaking of Miss Sheng, I want to tell you one more thing. Do you know Boss Sheng who owns a silk and satin shop in Changsha City?"

Grandma Hu's family lived in Changsha City for more than 20 or [-] years, and she has almost heard of all those old ladies.

"Boss Sheng, I know, why did you suddenly mention him?"

"Grandma, it's like this. Boss Sheng's family has a son who is good looking and educated. He is a perfect match for Xiangxiang. I plan to let him meet Xiangxiang. You know that if Xiangxiang's major affairs can be handled as soon as possible Son, she can go out to seek refuge earlier."

"Ask Chang Ning about this matter to see what he means."

Xue Junshan thought of his pedantic Yue Laozi, and didn't want to say anything more.It's not because of Mr. Xiang's face that he doesn't have the same knowledge as Hu Changning who ridiculed him.

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"Sister, how's it going?" Sheng Chengzhi followed behind Sheng Qili and asked eagerly.

"Is the cement delivered?"

He nodded straightly. It cost him a lot of money to buy that cart of cement, and it was nothing more than a big family repairing a house.

"En." Sheng Qili nodded, indicating that he did a good job.

"Sister, how is Xiangxiang? Just tell me!" He really wanted to know if there was anything wrong with Xiangxiang.

She shook her head lightly, turned her head helplessly, and said, "Chengzhi, let me tell you, are you so fascinated by Hu Xiangxiang that you can't find your way? Oh, I can't figure it out. You are so young that you are so devoted to your children." In terms of love, how much thought have you put into this homework and business? You have to know that in your life, there are not only Hu Xiangxiang, but also many other things worth pursuing. You are the only man in our Sheng family. Ding, Dad and I can't protect you all the time, you have to learn to take the burden on your shoulders!"

Sheng Chengzhi was rendered speechless by her words, and wanted to open his mouth, but was forced back again.

Sheng Qili knew that what she said just now was a bit harsh, she just hoped that he would not be like a prince locked in an ivory tower, only living in his own world. This era is so cruel that the family is happy today, but the family may be ruined tomorrow.

She was really angry with him this time, her tone was cold, "Hu Xiangxiang said, thank you."

Sheng Chengzhi stood behind her, lowered his head, sullen, and only responded when he heard this, "Oh."

Sheng Qili walked back to her room wearily, and was pestered by Sheng Chengzhi to ask a lot of questions just now. She felt that her eyelids were fighting a tug-of-war with her. She lay on the soft bed and raised a white flag to the engulfing drowsiness. .

in the study.

The faces of the three members of the Sheng family were serious.

The crisp sound of closing the lid of the teacup is especially loud in the quiet late night.

Sheng Changhai put down the blue and white porcelain teacup, frowned and thought deeply.

"Wuhan has fallen."

Sheng Qili was stunned, her voice hoarse.

Guangzhou and Wuhan are gone!

Sheng Chengzhi protruded his head and clenched his hands into fists.

"Then...Changsha can't be kept anymore?"

"This is not necessarily true. The military area stationed outside Changsha City is extremely short of supplies. They have submitted applications many times, but the higher authorities have not given a positive response. I think that if this situation continues to develop, the Japanese will It will soon cross the Xinqiang River and approach Changsha City."

With a sullen face, Sheng Qili pinched her own palm.

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"Dad, are you sure about this news?"

On the sandalwood table, the lights flickered on and off, making the faces of the three of them dim.

Sheng Changhai rubbed the smooth jade finger on his thumb, and said, "The people in the camp said it."

Sheng Qili looked at the oil lamp on the table, the faint blue flame heart jumped on her heart, burning her whole body with tingling pain.

"Then we must leave as soon as possible! To avoid long nights and dreams, Dad, you can discuss it with Captain Xue tomorrow and let Cheng Zhi and Hu Xiangxiang take a formal look at each other."

Sheng Chengzhi looked at Sheng Qili's exquisite profile in surprise, he thought she didn't like Hu Xiangxiang, "Dad!"

Sheng Changhai had no choice. Seeing his daughter and son looking at him, he could only nod his head to answer Sheng Chengzhi's expectant 'Dad'.

"After Chengzhi's matter is done, I will leave Changsha for Chongqing immediately, and I will also stop by to see your grandparents."

"Grandpa and grandma?" Sheng Chengzhi asked a step ahead.

"Well, I haven't mentioned it to you before. Speaking of it, I haven't been back for more than 20 years. Some time ago, your grandfather sent a telegram saying that we should leave Changsha and take refuge in Chongqing."

"Why did you leave Chongqing before?" Sheng Qili didn't expect this to happen again, and it was an old story more than 20 years ago.

Recalling the past, Sheng Changhai couldn't help recalling, "You are too old, it's time to tell you. Back then, your grandparents disagreed with my marriage with your mother, and threatened that if you forced to marry Fang Qing, you would break away from me. As for the father-son relationship, Sheng Changhai has never existed in the Quandang Sheng family. There is really no way, so in the end, we left the Sheng family and settled in Changsha."

She continued to ask: "Then does grandpa forgive you now?"

"So many years have passed, and after years of precipitation, the old people may have figured it out. I didn't blame your grandparents back then. I hope you two don't hold grudges now."

Sheng Qili and Sheng Chengzhi's expressions were different, and they replied in unison: "Understood."

Sheng Changhai is relieved that the children have grown up, Fang Qing, I have not let you down.

"Go back to your room first, and I'll arrange the next thing."

Stepping over the threshold with one foot, Sheng Qili turned her head and said to Shengchang Hai: "Dad, you should also go to bed earlier."

"I see."

Sheng Changhai sat alone in the study, rubbing his temples with a thoughtful look on his face.

Sheng Chengzhi's character was like when he was young, the reason why he wanted to get him married as soon as possible was that after arriving in Chongqing, Sheng Chengzhi went his own way and was forced to marry a woman he didn't like.

Although in his opinion, Hu Xiangxiang could hardly belong to Sheng Chengzhi.