wind in the dark night

Chapter 279 Every Side

After one hour.

In front of the Grand Stage Theater, the performance of the drama "Thunderstorm" had just ended, and audiences were walking out of the theater in groups of three or four. Bai Xue and Fang Yongyan were among them, and they were discussing the plot as they walked.

Fang Yongyan asked: "Which character do you like best in this play?"

"Fan Yi."

Bai Xue answered without hesitation.

Fang Yongyan smiled and said, "I thought you would like Sifeng."

Bai Xue said: "Si Feng is a tragic character, I don't like tragedy. On the contrary, Fan Yi is more touching. She has her own thoughts, dares to love and hate, is wild and elegant, dares to break through the feudal code of conduct and pursue her own love. For this reason, most women can't do it..."

Qi Yue got out of the car and walked over.

Snow White stopped.

Fang Yongyan said, "Hello, Officer Qi."

Qi Yue said, "It's so late, it's not safe for a girl to walk at night. I'll take Bai Xue home. Is that okay with Teacher Fang?"

Fang Yongyan understood that Officer Qi knew Bai Xue, so he said, "As long as Teacher Bai agrees, I have no objection."

Qi Yue opened the passenger door.

Bai Xue said nothing and sat down.

Before Qi Yue got on the bus, he said to Fang Yongyan, "Teacher Fang, where do you live?"

"I live in the school dormitory."

"Get in the car, I'll give you a ride."

"No need to bother. I'll take the tram back. It's very convenient. It's only a few stops away."

Qi Yue nodded and closed the car door.

Fang Yongyan watched the car go away before walking towards the tram stop.

……

in the night.

The car was driving at medium speed.

Qi Yue glanced at Bai Xue: "Why does Fang Yongyan call you Teacher Bai?"

"My current job is a Chinese teacher at the First Elementary School."

“You’re a teacher now?”

"Ah."

"when did it happen?"

"Today is my first day at work."

“Why become a teacher?”

"Isn't it good to teach and educate people?"

"pretty good."

"I think it's pretty good too."

Qi Yue said: "Xue'er, you are about to get married, Fang Yongyan..."

Bai Xue interrupted and said, "You're overthinking it. Teacher Fang and I are just colleagues. We just happened to watch a play together. That's all. Also, I want to ask, even if I get married, do I not have the freedom to socialize with others?"

"That's not what I meant. I meant to say that people's hearts are unpredictable. You have to be careful."

"Thanks for your concern. I will."

"Go home?"

"Ah."

The car continued to drive.

The car fell into silence.

Bai Xue took a deep breath and said, "Besides these, is there nothing else we can talk about? For example, don't you want to know why I suddenly became Yu Jincheng's fiancée?"

Qi Yue held the steering wheel and looked forward: "It's hard to talk about emotional matters. It doesn't matter whether I know the specific reason or not. It's good for you two to know. Also, you and Director Yu are a good match. I wish you all the best."

Bai Xue endured and endured, trying her best to control her emotions, but tears still burst out, and she choked and said: "Qi Yue, you are so cruel!"

Qi Yue said calmly, "It's not that I'm cruel, it's that I'm not worthy of you. Xue'er, let the past be the past. To be honest, we are not the same kind of people. You are too simple, gentle and honest, and the kind of person who will stick to one person from beginning to end. As for me, I am unstable, playful, fickle, and I have no intention of being in harmony with anyone. To put it bluntly, I don't want to get married at all. So, your choice is right."

Bai Xue wiped away her tears and said, "You came to me today just to make me give up completely, right? I tell you Qi Yue, I have given up on you a long time ago. I am not that stupid to be sad for a man who is not worthy of you!" Qi Yue said, "That's the best."

Bai Xue covered her face with her hands and cried inconsolably.

The car drove into Binshan Road.

Qi Yue said: "Xue'er, I'm sorry..."

"parking."

"It's not here yet..."

"parking!"

The car slowly stopped on the side of the street.

Bai Xue said nothing, didn't even look at Qi Yue, opened the car door, got out, and walked quickly towards Baigongguan without looking back.

Qi Yue was silent for a long time, then he sighed softly, feeling mixed emotions.

……

the next day.

early morning.

"Stop looking and eat."

Du Juan greeted Qi Yue.

Qi Yue put down the newspaper, walked to the dining table, and looked at the breakfast on the table: "Soy milk, fried dough sticks, toasted steamed bread slices, salted duck eggs, all of which are my favorites. Thank you for your hard work, Du Juan."

Du Juan sat down: "The involvement of the Su Lian Consulate is equivalent to recognizing Sergei's identity. He must be a member of the Cheka. From this point of view, Jiang Bin may really be a double agent."

"Well, it's possible."

Qi Yue took a sip of soy milk.

Du Juan said: "Boss Dai once said that the Far East, although seemingly peaceful, is actually the most complicated. All parties are fighting for their own interests. For example, the Communist Party is omnipresent... Qi Yue, are you listening?"

Qi Yue immediately said, "I'm listening."

"Why are you so distracted?"

Dujuan picked up a fried dough stick.

Qi Yue calmed himself down and explained, "I had insomnia last night. Maybe it was because I didn't drink enough coffee. I fell asleep when it was almost dawn."

Du Juan smiled and said, "I knew it. Last night, you tossed and turned like a pancake. I couldn't sleep well. I thought you were excited about moving."

Qi Yue also laughed: "Why are you so excited about moving? I'm not a child."

"Who knows you?"

"You said yesterday that Xiaoyu was one of us. What's going on?"

Du Juan did not hide anything and simply recounted the whole story. Then she said, "It's good now. With Xiaoyu at home, we don't have to worry about outsiders sneaking in when we're not at home."

Qi Yue ate in silence.

Du Juan asked: "What do you think?"

Qi Yue said: "I think Lao Qiu is right. We should be on guard against others."

"It's better to be careful..."

Du Juan thought for a moment and said, "We must be on guard against others. What do you mean?"

Qi Yue said: "Every side."

Du Juan put down her chopsticks and looked at Qi Yue: "You are still worried about Xiaoyu."

Qi Yue said: "In our line of work, we must be extra careful. Before we really get to know the details, we should have limited trust in anyone - even if he is one of our own."

Du Juan said: "Old Qiu said that Xiaoyu will become the second Du Juan. In my opinion, you may also become the second Old Qiu. Why? Because you are both equally cautious."

Qi Yue said: "I will not be the second Lao Qiu, and Xiaoyu will not be the second Du Juan. We will only be ourselves."

Du Juan suddenly smiled: "Will Bai Xue become herself?"

"Dujuan, please do me a favor."

"what's up?"

"From now on, can we not mention Bai Xue?"

Qi Yue said sincerely.

(End of this chapter)