A flower of the Republic of China
Chapter 21
Chapter 21
1,
The banquet hall on the third floor of Fu Hai Hotel was full of seats today. The boss Yan Bohai came out to greet him personally, treating himself as half the master, he took Wei Yi'an with one hand and Shen Xiaoru with the other, and presented him to the guest of honor seat. The first time I saw the bride Wei Ruoting, she was quiet and delicate, she looked very sensible, and I liked it a little in my heart - with such a daughter-in-law at the side to persuade, Shen Hao would probably be able to feel more at ease.
Haizhou City has heard of his troubles in Beiping these years, and Wen Qingyun is quite worried. After all, there is a layer of separation. Whenever she wants to be disciplined, Dongmei will always cry and make troubles, as if she is mean Yes, and then I had to give up.This time when Shen Hao came back, although he looked good on the surface, it always made people feel like he was acting, and he didn't know what he had in mind.Wen Qingyun always felt uneasy, and couldn't tell others about it. It seemed like she, an old lady, wanted to correct her, so she had to pay attention secretly, hoping that she was wrong.
The ceremony went smoothly. It was the first time that Haizhou City held a new-style wedding like this. There were some mistakes and no one could see it. Everyone thought that the bride’s wedding dress was fresh and beautiful, like a fairy in a western painting. Auspicious, when the bride changed into a red and improved cheongsam dress during the toast, no one said anything.It was the brothers and sisters of the bride and groom who stole the limelight. Wei Ruoyan wore a pink lace dress, which was soft and beautiful. Shen Jie and Shen Cheng each wore a white suit, and they were tall and tall. Bow tie, showing the Shen family's unique good figure.The guests couldn't take their eyes off it, and some people began to think about how to get married or get married.Yan Bohai is no exception, unfortunately he only has one daughter, and the Shen family has only one young master picked up, it seems that there is no fate.Wen Qingyun observed his words and expressions, guessed his thoughts, and was overjoyed. He had always heard that the Yan family had a mellow family style, and Yan Xueke was a famous talented woman. Wouldn't it be a rare good thing if Shen Cheng could marry Miss Yan's family?
Yan Xueke and Wei Ruoyan are classmates, and they also came to help today, a smart riding outfit, soft and handsome, not inferior to those ladies.Wen Qingyun wanted to use the banquet to have a chat, to find out what was going on, but suddenly saw Gu Fgan leading a team of heavily armed policemen to appear at the entrance of the banquet hall.Wen Qingyun took a look at Wei Yi'an, and saw that he also frowned slightly, knowing that he came here uninvited.Others could say that Shen Jie couldn't hold back anymore, he went forward and gave Gu Fagan an embarrassment face to face.
"Please leave, you are not welcome here today!" Shen Jie's voice was not loud, everyone was shocked.
What was even more jaw-dropping was Wei Ruoyan, who simply convicted Director Gu, "You, a traitor who aids the evil, will bully students, we don't welcome you!"
Even though Gu Fgan was a bit of a city man, his face also changed color at this moment.Fortunately, Wen Qingyun, Shen Xiaoru, and Wei Yi'an all came over, and each of them shouted back two children.
Wen Qingyun said with a smile: "It's the blessing of our Shen family and Wei family to welcome Director Gu, please come inside."
Gu Faqian sneered, "No need. I'm not here to congratulate you today, I'm here to arrest the wanted criminal Shen Xiaofang."
There were voices of discussion in the hall instantly, everyone knew that Shen Xiaofang left home to join the army many years ago, he fought everywhere, not to mention his outstanding military exploits, and his return with a fine clothes, he should not be reduced to being wanted.
Shen Xiaoru frowned, and asked: "My third younger brother has been serving under General Zhang Xueliang of the Northeast Army, and has not returned home."
Gu Fagaan held up an arrest warrant and said: "The Northeast Army was transferred into the pass. He disobeyed orders, led the crowd to mutiny, and fled the battle. The superiors suspected that he was a traitor and had been secretly arrested for a long time. This time someone saw him sneak out. Shanhaiguan, back to Haizhou, I followed the order from above to arrest people, and I hope you will cooperate fully."
Shen Xiaoru was shocked, "He really didn't come back, and besides, he is the majestic commander of the Northeast Army, how could he be a traitor? Have you figured it out? He must have made a mistake."
Gu Fgan glanced at Wen Qingyun and smiled: "Master Shen, to speak offensively, how much do you know about your family's affairs? Did someone go back secretly? You have to ask grandma to find out. They always have letters between them." It’s a communication, isn’t it, grandma?”
Under everyone's attention, Wen Qingyun's face was as cold as a layer of ice. Xiaofang was a traitor, and she wouldn't believe it even if she was beaten to death. In front of so many people, you said that my third brother is a traitor, and that I hid him. I can't bear these two charges! You can check if you want to see who is my third brother. Brother disguised himself?"
The hall was not covered, Gu Fgan glanced around and did not see Shen Xiaofang, he also knew that Shen Xiaofang would not be so stupid as to run under the eyes of the public, but he waved his hand, and the policemen actually looked at each table one by one past!This is to embarrass Wen Qingyun!
"Grandma, don't blame me. If it wasn't for the order from above, I wouldn't dare to come here. Aren't you afraid that Nanjing will reprimand you?"
"I understand. Please read it more carefully. Don't go back and say what you missed. Our Shen family can't afford it."
"Of course, not only here, but now I have sent people over to the Shen family. Don't stare, grandma. I have a search warrant, not trespassing. I will definitely arrest the fugitives. When the time comes, I'm afraid you will be charged with hiding. It’s about to be taken care of.”
"Okay!" Wen Qingyun cheered, and said word by word: "If someone is caught, my Shen family will receive any punishment, but if no one is caught, or you make false remarks and wrong my third brother. , Gu Fagan, let’s settle the old and new accounts together! When the time comes, don’t blame me for not remembering the past!”
The atmosphere was tense, Shen Xuan, who was outside the crowd, bit her lip, not daring to breathe, Shen Hao felt a little strange when she looked into Shen Hao's eyes.All the guests stared at each other, not knowing whether they should get up and leave, Yan Bohai hurriedly stepped up to resolve the situation.
"Grandma, today is a happy day for the family, so don't be angry. Director Gu, please do me a favor and take the brothers upstairs to have something to eat. It's important to arrest people, and it's also important to eat. If you are exhausted from business Body, what's the matter?" After a few words on the scene, Gu Fgan seemed to loosen up a little, Wen Qingyun turned her head to the side, kept silent, she didn't move, and he couldn't move rashly, they were still in a stalemate.Yan Bohai smiled wryly, and took a look at Shen Xiaoru, meaning to ask Shen Xiaoru to persuade grandma to leave first.
Wen Qingyun saw it and smiled, Shen Xiaoru closed her mouth halfway, and heard her say loudly: "I really made everyone laugh, but it doesn't matter, everyone here is an old man from Haizhou City, I guess Director Gu is Let's go through the motions and add a sideshow to the happy event. What about us, what should we do? Haoer, you continue to toast your wine. By the way, quickly bring a glass to Director Gu. This congratulatory gift is heaven and earth. , but only one."
Shen Hao held Wei Ruoting's hand, he didn't feel scared, Wei Ruoting's hands were sweaty, and her body was shaking slightly, it seemed that it was not surprising that she would faint at any time.This was the most common reaction of an ordinary woman in the face of an accident, but it made Shen Hao disdain and find it ridiculous, and what would happen if she wanted to change to Miss Nanyang?She is not afraid of anything, a girl who is as forthright as a man, and she is many times stronger than the one around her.You must know that Wei Ruoting was also born by her aunt. Her mother is timid and cautious. She was taught to look at people all the time since she was a child. Her nature is introverted and cowardly. She will always make endless concessions and will not compete with anyone. .Such a girl needs to be cared for and cherished.But once Shen Hao had this thought, he kept it in his heart, making him unable to feel any love or pity for her.Poor Wei Ruoting didn't know, she stared at her and Shen Hao's toes, held her hands for him, and gave him all her life, including her heart and soul.
This glass of wine was delivered to Gu Fagan's nose. He had to drink it if he wanted to, and he had to drink it if he didn't want to. There was no choice at all. In the eyes of outsiders, this was Wen Qingyun's corner and he lost a game.In the eyes of his subordinates, when Mr. Director drank the wedding wine, the official business became a personal affair, so there is no need to take it too seriously. In Wen Qingyun's words, whether it is the guests or the policemen, they are all people on the ground in Haizhou City. He gave his name, and he would say hello when he met him. At this moment, Boss Zhang Ye Li greeted him, and the hall gradually began to laugh with people—mostly from the policemen, and those present are their food and clothing. Parents, relying on them to take care of them all year round, shouldn't they give a smiling face?It was useless for Gu Fgan to put on a straight face, only Wen Qingyun looked at him with a half-smile.
"Grandma, you are ruthless." Gu Fgan whispered, now that he is riding a tiger, only those who are waiting to search the Shen's house can get some evidence, so that today's situation can be settled.It's a pity that the sky didn't follow people's wishes, and someone over there came to report the letter, but got nothing.Not to mention that Shen Xiaofang was missing, not even a single word of clothes, shoes and socks that could be counted as evidence.Under the eyes of everyone, Gu Fagaan led his subordinates back in a huff and walked a long way, only then did Wen Qingyun secretly heave a sigh of relief and cheer up to entertain the guests and friends.
On the other side, Shen Cheng and Yan Xueke locked the two troublemakers into a private room, but the two were not convinced.
Shen Jie said, "Brother, do you know what he did to me last time at the police station?"
Wei Ruoyan said: "Student Min's head was broken, and he almost lost his life. It's all because of his bad deeds!" After speaking, the two realized that they accidentally stood in a line, shut up at the same time, stared at each other, and desperately wanted to be serious. , but full of childishness.
Yan Xueke didn't know what was going on, and asked, "What's wrong with you two?"
Shen Cheng knew it, he lowered his head and smiled, but felt that he was not very solemn, so he pretended to cough, which made Shen Jie blush.
Wei Ruoyan snorted, "Remember when I took my family's embroidery work to the charity sale? Didn't I tell you that I made a bet with a fool, that's what it is."
Shen Jie roared: "Who do you call an idiot?"
"I didn't get any money and was put in confinement. It's already polite to say that such a person is an idiot, but I think it's more like an idiot." Wei Ruoyan spoke eloquently and refused to budge.
"Did you embroider those things yourself? It's not a fake hand. What kind of win is this?"
"But I sold it and remitted the money to the Northeast Anti-Japanese Alliance. How about it?"
The two talked to each other, completely ignoring the presence of others.Shen Cheng smiled wryly and shook his head, suddenly found that Yan Xueke's probing eyes fell on him, he was stunned for a moment, Yan Xueke smiled again, she was born to be a girl who loves to laugh, and the big worries are just passing by in her eyes, life should be Carpe Diem.She thinks Shen Cheng is interesting, he is young, he speaks and behaves maturely, his eyes are steady, especially when looking at people, he seems to be able to see through people's hearts, unlike those young masters who only know how to eat, drink and have fun, people feel at ease... Thinking of this, she felt that she was ridiculous and shameless again, as if she was moved by spring.
2,
Shen Xiaofang hid in the cellar under the greenhouse for two days and two nights, only Wen Qingyun and Shen Xuan in the whole family knew of his existence.The greenhouse is located in a secluded place, with flower boxes on top of it. The police searched a lot, but missed the floor here.Shen Xiaofang heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that there was no movement above, and put the gun in his hand back under the pillow.
This time he ventured back to raise medicines and funds for the Volunteer Army. Funding is not a problem. In the past two years, Wen Qingyun has sent him a lot of money. Last year, the 5000 yuan was used to solve the autumn clothing for the troops. This year, the money was used to replenish guns. Ammunition, the main thing that worries him is medicine. Because of the Northeast War and the increasingly tense situation in North China, medicines are very strictly controlled, especially the commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers. The price on the black market is almost the same as gold.In this way, it is also hard to find.In the words of smugglers, making money is more important than saving your life. If you take medicine to the northeast, if you catch it, you will die.The battle situation is tense now, and the troops encounter large and small encounters almost every day, and injuries are commonplace.In order to maintain his combat effectiveness, he had no choice but to go out in person to see if he could use Maoyong's channel to purchase medicines and send them to the Northeast.
Wen Qingyun returned to Shen's house early, but she had to wait for the family members to sleep before going to the greenhouse.She let Gao Wang stand guard at the door, pushed the flower box alone, and entered the cellar.
"Tell me the truth, what are you doing now? Who are you doing it for?"
"Sister-in-law, what's the matter with you?" Shen Xiaofang was a little puzzled, he had rarely seen his sister-in-law so serious, at least when facing him, he never did.
"Answer me!" Wen Qingyun's eyes were burning, and she couldn't avoid it.
Shen Xiaofang said seriously: "Sister-in-law, the Northeast fell, the Northeast Army was ordered by the young commander to withdraw to the pass, and the great rivers and mountains were given away in vain. I want to do my duty as a Chinese, a soldier, and lead my subordinates who don't want to be subjugated slaves in the country." Stand firm in the area of Jinzhou. Not only us, but also the police force of Huang Xiansheng and Deng Tiemei. Our current designation is the Northeast Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army No. 20 Fourth Route Army, under the command of General Gao Wenbin."
Wen Qingyun let out a breath and nodded, "Then why do they want to arrest you and call you a traitor?"
Shen Xiaofang smiled wryly and replied: "This is the enemy's division strategy. I sneaked into the pass this time, and they spread rumors everywhere, saying that I have already taken refuge in the past and wanted to kill people with a knife."
Wen Qingyun was silent, she trusted Shen Xiaofang, knew that every word he said was the truth, and was deeply worried about his current situation.Being framed as a traitor, even if he gets the medicine and returns to the Northeast, he will probably face a more cruel and complicated test.When the time comes, will the people he has fought and dedicated to believe in him?
"Sister-in-law, I just want to find the medicine as soon as possible. I don't need to think about other things. Anyway, everyone has eyes, and they can see right and wrong."
"I hope so." Wen Qingyun knew it was useless to talk too much, Shen Xiaofang was not someone who could listen to advice and change his mind casually.He decided to serve the country, and no one could stop him. "You don't have to worry about the medicines. I've already asked Maoyong Liu's shopkeeper to bring my personal letter to Shanghai. Xiaoduan has his own clinic. Are you afraid that you won't be able to get the medicines? I said that the goods on the counter are owed to the customers. Sue us and let him complete it as soon as possible. He won't doubt it."
Shen Xiaofang nodded, his sister-in-law was very considerate, he had nothing to worry about, after thinking about it, he asked again: "This time Shen Hao got married, why didn't the second brother come back?"
"It may be that there are too many things to do, and I can't get away." Wen Qingyun found an unreasonable reason. In fact, filial piety is another kind of temperament. She was indifferent with her family when she was young. After studying in Japan, she didn't go home. Look, he only asked for a sum of money by letter, so he opened his clinic in Shanghai and settled there.These years, there was only a telegram every year during the Chinese New Year, reminding people that there was such a second son in the Shen family.Wen Qingyun is looking forward to his return. There are three brothers. He is more responsible than the eldest and calmer than the third. He is the most suitable to take over the business.But people's aspirations are not here, so I can't help it.
Wen Qingyun solved the doubts in her heart in the greenhouse, and she felt much more at ease.But they didn't know that the upper echelon had already turned upside down, Shen Jie and Chen Cheng surrounded Shen Xuan, and forced her to tell why her mother entered the greenhouse before disappearing out of thin air.Shen Xuan stomped her feet anxiously, "Do you think the house is not messy enough?"
Shen Jie grabbed Shen Xuan, "Sister, if you don't tell me, I will tell mother your secret."
Shen Xuan was anxious, "What secret do I have? Can you stop talking nonsense?"
Shen Cheng's eyes were sharp, and he saw that the flower box had not been touched at all. As soon as he walked over, Shen Jie had already run up and kicked it away, revealing the entrance of the cellar. Clearly.When Wen Qingyun saw Shen Jie and Shen Cheng coming down the ladder, it was too late to stop her, so she could only ask with a straight face, "How did you find them?"
Shen Cheng replied: "Just now I saw my mother coming this way, so I followed behind."
"Nonsense!" Wen Qingyun became angry, "You have to cause some trouble to be happy, don't you? You have seen the scene today. If people find out that your third uncle is hiding here, our family will be ruined."
"Mother, we know we're wrong, don't worry, we won't tell the truth." Shen Chengcheng swore a promise.
Shen Jie never took his eyes off Shen Xiaofang from the moment he got down.He had been tossing and turning in the south courtyard just now, because he was shocked and even angrier when he heard about the reason for Gu Fagan's disturbance, and that his third uncle had become a traitor.Shen Cheng advised him not to listen to the rumors outside, but before he finished speaking, he was interrupted, "The Northeast Army has entered the customs, why didn't he go home?" Is it a play?" "Anyway, I don't think there can be waves without wind, no, I'm going to ask my mother." He said that the wind is the temper of the rain, and he ran out without clothes, and then just like Shen Cheng said, followed Wen Qing Yun found this hiding place.
"Third Uncle, take me to fight devils!" Shen Jie's first sentence left everyone dumbfounded.
Shen Xiaofang smiled and patted his nephew's head, "Wait until you grow up."
"I've grown up. I can shoot. During military training at school, I shot No.1." Shen Jie was excited. Ever since the fall of the Northeast last year, he and his classmates have been holding their breath, full of enthusiasm. Young people, seeing the country in danger, let them just demonstrate and shout slogans, they always feel that it is not enough, and they have to fight the enemy with real swords and guns.
Wen Qingyun said: "Nonsense, go back to sleep quickly. Let me tell you, study hard and don't say such things again, do you hear me?"
Shen Cheng held Shen Jie tightly, he saw that Wen Qingyun was really angry, this was not a joke, Shen Jie clearly wanted to say something else, when he heard Shen Xiaofang say, "Listen to your mother, wait until you finish studying , Let’s talk about serving as a soldier.”
Shen Jie muttered, "At that time, the Japanese were already wiped out by you."
Wen Qingyun smiled, "Do you still expect them to stay in the Northeast for 1 years?"
3,
Shen Xiaofang hid in the cellar, and Wen Qingyun had always been concerned about it. She entrusted a few trustworthy friends to clear the way and rehabilitate Shen Xiaofang, but unexpectedly encountered a soft nail.A person in the government who has been friends with her for many years said that the situation in the Northeast is more complicated than imagined, and it also involves the open and secret struggles of the Northeast Army. Zhang Xueliang lost his territory, and he was also angry. Divide the forces of the Northeast Army.At this time, the betrayal of Shen Xiaofang, the head of the Northeast Army, gave Lao Jiang a good opportunity, so he couldn't move.However, many people above know that Shen Xiaofang was wronged, and when the situation stabilizes in the future, they will definitely give him an explanation.
Wen Qingyun was dumbfounded when she heard this. Since ancient times, shopping malls are like battlefields. She has seen all kinds of things in the world these years, and now they are nothing compared to the complexity and darkness of the officialdom.She couldn't control the outside world, so she called the three children who knew the inside story together, and repeatedly told them to keep the secret, and if one more person knew, it would be more dangerous.Shen Xuan lowered her head and whispered, can my sister also do it?It turned out that Shen Jia and Shen Zhi also discovered the cellar. Shen Jie was still to blame. After the wedding, his confinement was also lifted. According to his temper, he couldn't rush out immediately, but he insisted on staying at home. Shen Jia Shen Zhi asked him to go to the street to help with the charity sale, but he also refused.Shen Jia knew that there must be a ghost here, and she was also a curious child who liked to find out the truth. She pulled Shen Zhi to follow behind Shen Jie, stared at it for a whole day, and discovered the secret of the cellar.
"Do you want the whole courtyard to know?" Wen Qingyun looked at the children standing in a row, and asked helplessly, "Why did I give birth to you monkey cubs, none of them made me worry."
"Mom, we promise not to tell anyone." Everyone said in unison.
Things have come to this point, punishing them won't work, Wen Qingyun can only force herself to think of the best, at least a few more people will take care of Shen Xiaofang, they will take turns to see him and talk with him, so that he won't be bored in the cellar alone.He also thought, thanks to Shen Hao taking Wei Ruoting on a honeymoon trip, otherwise he would find out if he didn't keep it all together, that would be bad.
Afraid of what to come, originally planned a one-month itinerary, just three days later, the young couple returned home.Shen Hao said that Wei Ruoting was weak and couldn't bear the fatigue of the car and horses. After walking for a day, she was already sick, so she had to rest for a day and set off for home on the third day.Wei Ruoting's complexion was really bad, she kept her head down, as if she had made a huge mistake.In fact, regardless of her business, it is Shen Hao who wants to come back and wants her to cooperate in acting.Shen Hao didn't want to leave the Shen family. In such an eventful time, he had to keep an eye on it so that he could find opportunities easily.
Wen Qingyun persuaded them a bit and asked them to go back to the North Courtyard to rest.Shen Hao sent Wei Ruoting back, turned back by himself, and asked Wen Qingyun to arrange for him to go to work as soon as possible.Because such a good young man, it is really uncomfortable to stay at home all day.Shen Xiaoru mentioned before that she wanted Shen Hao to go to Haigan to work and study after marriage, but Wen Qingyun didn't agree, she wanted to give Shen Hao a sum of money alone, let him do some business, or work outside.To put it bluntly, it is selfish.She felt that there was an evil spirit hidden in Shen Hao's eyes, and she was afraid that it would cause trouble for the future.In fact, just as she mentioned letting Shen Hao stand on his own, Shen Xiaoru understood, sneered for a while and said, I thought you had some knowledge, but I didn't expect to be so narrow-minded.Let me tell you, he is my son, whether you like it or not, you have to tolerate him!Wen Qingyun was scolded by Shen Xiaoru for the first time, and she didn't reply a word.Now that Shen Hao proposed it in person, she could only nod in agreement.Shen Hao thanked the aunt and said that he would go to work tomorrow.Seeing his wish-fulfilling smile, Wen Qingyun felt even more worried.Let's think about the good, he is not at home, Shen Xiaofang is a bit safer.
Shen Xuan and Shen Cheng are in charge of delivering meals to Shen Xiaofang.Shen Xuan used to eat in the greenhouse before, so it would not arouse suspicion, and with Shen Cheng, it could explain why more food was needed.Since the last purse delivery incident, the two haven't been alone together.Shen Cheng was afraid, Shen Xuan was shy, and they both avoided it on purpose.This time Shen Xuan offered to ask him for help, which surprised Zhong Han.Outside the greenhouse, Shen Xuan stopped in her tracks, seeming to stand in front of Shen Cheng intentionally, and said in a low voice, "I haven't congratulated you yet."
Shen Cheng was confused and asked, "What do I like?"
Shen Xuan said with a smile: "You don't know? Mother has appointed a young lady from the Yan family for you. After this matter is over, she will go to make a formal proposal. You will soon be the bridegroom's official, aren't you happy?"
It was the first time Shen Cheng had heard of it. In desperation, he stepped in front of Shen Xuan, stared at her and asked, "Is what you said true or false?"
Shen Xuan took a look, "Can this kind of thing be used as a joke?"
"No, I'm going to find my mother, I don't want to marry Miss Yan, this is absolutely impossible!" It was the first time Shen Cheng was so flustered, Shen Xuan saw it, and a gleam of joy flashed in her eyes.If he doesn't have a lover, she still has hope, doesn't she?
Wen Qingyun has been so busy these past two days that she has been dizzy, looking at business, at home, at Gu Fakan, and from time to time sending telegrams to urge Shen Xiaoduan to prepare the medicines one day earlier, so that Shen Xiaofang can leave sooner... What about these things? She had to take care of everything herself, yet Shen Cheng came to talk about important marriage matters.No matter how good-tempered and patient Wen Qingyun was, she couldn't hold back anymore.
"Yes, I have this plan, can't I? You are not young anymore, you will be twenty in the next year, and it's time to start a family. What's wrong with Ms. Yan, why can't you be worthy of you? You still come to pick and choose, I will Let me tell you, I have made a decision on this matter, there is no discussion."
Shen Cheng suddenly knelt in front of Wen Qingyun, raised his head, and there was real pain in his eyes, "Mother, I know that you are planning for me. But I want to find my relatives and my roots first, and then talk about this matter. "
Wen Qingyun was silent for a while and said, "Didn't I tell you earlier that I brought you back because your parents are dead? Where else do you go to find?"
"There must be an address, right? They may have relatives who know me and know me." Shen Cheng told the whole plan in his heart, "Mother must know something. I didn't dare to ask you these years for fear that you would be upset. You can also say now, I'm twenty, and I need to know something. Please tell me, will you?"
Wen Qingyun suddenly said sternly: "What am I telling you? Your hometown was hit by a disaster, the entire village died, and you were the only one alive. You have no relatives, and you have only one mother, which is me! Now you know?"
Shen Cheng looked at Wen Qingyun, his eyes were full of disappointment, and his voice became a little cold, "Mother, do you believe that paper can't cover fire? Some things, if you don't want to hide them, you can hide them. Someone always knows If you don't tell me, I can ask someone else, Aunt Xiu, she might be willing to tell me..."
"Come back!" Wen Qingyun stopped Shen Cheng who stood up and was about to leave. Xiu Gu stayed by Shen Cheng's side all these years. According to the previous agreement, Xiu Gu didn't say much, how could Shen Cheng notice it?Regardless of the reason, asking him to confront Xiu Gu is a dangerous move.
Shen Cheng stood and looked at her, motionless.
"Son, I promise you, when the family affairs are over, I will definitely tell you what you want to know. Okay?" Wen Qingyun walked up to Shen Cheng and took his hand, "Also, I want you to remember In a word, this is your home, and I am your relative. No matter what happens, this will not change."
4,
A pistol that Shen Xiaofang was carrying with him was missing!This gun was a trophy he seized from a Japanese major. It was his most beloved thing. It never left his body. He put it under his pillow when he slept. How could it disappear without a trace?After Wen Qingyun heard it, she knew that the matter was of great importance, so she told Shen Xiaofang to keep quiet for now, and she would find a way.Go up to the top and call Gao Wang to find all the children.Shen Cheng and the three girls were all there, looking confused, but Shen Jie was nowhere to be seen.Wen Qingyun knew it in her heart, most likely this bastard did it, and she couldn't be wrong.
"Can any of you tell me where Shen Jie has gone?" Wen Qingyun looked at each of them one by one, and finally stopped her gaze on Shen Jia. Among the children, the two of them had the best relationship and were mischievous partners. If you hide it from Shen Cheng, you won't hide it from her.
Shen Jia lowered her head halfway, looking around from time to time, pretending that she had nothing to do with her.She is Shen Jie's ally and promised not to tell anyone.
It's a pity that Wen Qingyun didn't intend to let her go, so she walked over directly, "Say!"
Shen Jia was still holding on, "What are you talking about? I don't know..."
"Do you think you are helping him?" Wen Qingyun sighed, "You will kill people like this."
After all, Shen Jia was young. Seeing what Mother said was so serious, she hesitated and said, "He said he was going to the old school field in the north of the city with his classmates. I really don't know what they are going to do..."
Shen Jie's greatest wish is to have a pistol. He has seen Shen Xiaofang's one before, and his eyes are very greedy. Last night, while Shen Xiaofang was up there to catch his breath, he secretly hid it on his body. Classmates, let's go outside the city to test guns, and by the way, we will discuss going to the Northeast together to join the Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army.
"We can't just shout slogans all day long and stay indifferent here! The Northeast has fallen, and there are so many exiled students. You have seen that the people in the Northeast are struggling to survive under the iron heels of the Japanese invaders. North China is also at a critical juncture. Provoking in Shanghai, their wolfish ambitions are clearly revealed! As the descendants of China and the descendants of the dragon, we can no longer be silent. We must do practical things and use our strengths. I have decided that we must go to the forefront. Fight with the devil!" Shen Jie waved his pistol and shouted loudly.
"Let's go together!"
"Yes, no one is a coward, let's go to the battlefield together!"
Shen Jie jumped onto a big rock excitedly, "Okay, then let's do what we say, go back today, pack up our luggage, and set off in three days!" After speaking, he pointed to the sky and pulled the trigger.The students have all participated in military training, and the sound of gunfire added to everyone's excitement and passion, almost boiling.
Wen Qingyun asked Lao Guo to park the car by the city wall, and followed the sound to find Shen Jie. Shen Jie was still bouncing around on the boulders. When the sharp-eyed students saw him, they winked at him and gave him a signal, showing his true colors as a boy.
Shen Jie was so panicked that he almost fell off the stone, swayed a few times, and before he could stand still, he asked, "Mother, why are you here?"
"Come home with me!" Wen Qingyun stared at the gun in Shen Jie's hand and said sharply.
The students who wanted to swear that everyone would live and die together scattered like birds and beasts when they saw this. Shen Jie was alone, powerless to resist, and obediently followed behind Wen Qingyun, muttering unwillingly, "I am here to fight against the Japanese and save the country, the Huns If it is not destroyed, why is it home?" Wen Qingyun's sharp eyes made him swallow the rest of the words.On the way back, he didn't say a word.
Seeing that the gun was not lost, Shen Xiaofang breathed a sigh of relief. In two days, when the medicine arrived, he should return to the Northeast front, so he couldn't care less about fussing with his mischievous nephew.But Wen Qingyun would not let Shen Jie go, making mischief on weekdays, because he was a boy, and because he was the only one in the long house, everyone in the family was used to it, no one blamed him, and he was used to lawlessness.Now it seems that if he is not properly disciplined, he will really go against the sky.This time she closed the door of the ancestral hall tightly, no matter who pleaded outside, she would ignore it.Holding the board in his hand, he stared at Shen Jie and asked, "Tell me, do you still dare?"
Shen Jie had a strong temper, held his head high, and acted bravely and unyieldingly, "Mother, I am here to save the country! Save the common people!"
"People don't need to worry about you. How old are you, you dare to wield knives and guns. If you go off and hurt someone, have you thought about the consequences?" Wen Qingyun asked sternly.
"Mom, I'm not a child anymore, I have a sense of proportion..."
"You still dare to be stubborn?" The wooden board swung down and landed on Shen Jie's back with a dull sound. "Do you admit your mistake?"
Shen Jie yelled, and the voice spread far away, calling people from a yard, and even Dongmei also dragged the new wife Wei Ruoting who had just married to come to see.Wei Ruoting didn't want to come, but she didn't dare to disobey her mother-in-law, so she could only follow behind with her head lowered and her shoulders shrunk.
Shen Cheng and a group of sisters stood outside the door, begging bitterly, "Mother, little brother is ignorant, please forgive him once."
Shen Xiaoru directly knocked on the door, greeted his family members, and knocked the door open even if he slammed it.
Seeing this chaos, Dongmei felt secretly happy. Good will be rewarded with good, and evil will be rewarded with evil. Wen Qingyun has a vicious heart, and giving birth to an unfilial son is her best retribution.Unlike Shen Hao, who is so sensible and knows that being a mother is not easy.Wei Ruoting didn't dare to say much, she watched from the side, holding her mother-in-law's arm, and saw the faint smile on her mother-in-law's face.Although she is a newlywed, she has been aware of words and expressions since she was a child, and she has considered every frown and smile in her heart.Naturally, she knew the chill in Dongmei's smile.My heart is cold, it seems that this family is not as harmonious as the rumors outside.It also added a layer of timidity, and warned himself that he must never make a mistake, and must not intervene in the family's disputes.
The family members were busy looking for something to knock on the door, and Shen Jie uttered a shrill cry inside, crying endlessly, but refused to admit his mistake, Wen Qingyun also seemed to be possessed, insisting on hearing his personal assurance, it was a head-to-head, top in one place.
"Open the door!" Shen Xiaoru was in a hurry, a human potential would be aroused at this time, and such a strong door was unexpectedly opened by him with his body.After the gate was opened, people saw Wen Qingyun standing against the light with a half-cut board in her hand, sweat or tears on her face, and Shen Jie lying on the ground, moaning softly, intermittently, and even more worrying .Shen Xiaoru ran over a few steps, picked up Shen Jie, yelled to his family to get a doctor quickly, and asked Lao Guo to park the car at the door and send Shen Jie to the hospital. Everyone heard the contradiction in the words and knew that this father Feeling distressed and confused, they didn't say anything, and each did what they were told.Shen Cheng stared at Wen Qingyun, he could see that she was hurt more seriously, and he was afraid of any accident.Later everyone ran out with Shen Xiaoru, only Shen Cheng and Shen Xuan stayed by Wen Qingyun's side.
"Mother, brother is fine. You are doing it for his own good, and he will understand in the future." Shen Xuan held Wen Qingyun tightly, comforting her in a low voice.
Wen Qingyun smiled wryly, "I hope so, but I think he's going to hate me." After speaking, she fainted for a while, and if the two children were not supported quickly, they might have fallen down.
In the affairs of this world, some families are always happy and some are sad. When Wen Qingyun is so sad that her heart is bleeding, Dongmei is happily pulling Wei Ruoting to tidy up the west courtyard. It should be clean, the table legs should not be a little dusty, and all the chair cushions should be replaced with silk embroidered with golden phoenixes that were used during the Chinese New Year.Tonight, Shen Hao has a distinguished guest.Although Dongmei still doesn't know who this honored guest is, Shen Hao has a saying, without him, I would be nothing, he is a lifesaver, and also a noble person who can help us feel proud.Isn't that enough?She ordered enough servants, looked back at her daughter-in-law, and sighed involuntarily, she didn't like Wei Ruoting's submissive appearance, she didn't have the air of a lady, and she didn't have a job in her eyes for such an important time, she would just stand there Looking around, what can you see?
"I'm talking about you, can you change into clothes that are more attractive? This cheongsam is the one you get married with. Don't worry about it. It's still an eyesore for me." Dongmei frowned, if she didn't look at the Wei family It can be considered a big family, if you want to save some face, she won't be so polite, "Let me tell you, this is a friend Shen Hao met in Beiping, someone who has seen a big scene, don't be stupid and embarrass us .”
Wei Ruoting lowered her head, with tears in her eyes, which also made Dongmei very uncomfortable. She showed this bitter face to anyone. When Mrs. Shen was alive, she stretched out her hand to slap and scold, and she would put on a smiling face to make her laugh. The mother-in-law is at ease.I really don't know the blessing in the blessing!
When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were awkward, Shen Hao had already led the guests to the small living room in the west courtyard. The west courtyard was connected to the back door of Shen's house. When Shen Hao was going to get married, he opened a street door when decorating the house, so that it was convenient to enter and exit on weekdays.Therefore, the rest of the Shen family did not know about the arrival of this distinguished guest.
Shen Hao introduced, "Mother, this is what I told you, benefactor, nobleman, Mr. Xiaochuan Tsushima. Mr. Xiaochuan, this is my mother, and this is my wife."
Xiaofuan Tsushima bowed deeply, "Hi, I'm sorry to bother you."
Dongmei took a step back, pulled Shen Hao's skirt, and changed her voice, "Is he Japanese?"
Shen Hao nodded, smiling all over his face, looking quite proud.
Dongmei's eyes widened, "At this time, you bring the Japanese into your home, don't you want to live? If you let them know..."
Shen Hao didn't shy away from it, and said with a sneer, "What am I afraid of? That woman hid a wanted criminal at home and wanted to smuggle illegal drugs. She couldn't hide it from my eyes. Since there is going to be trouble, everyone will do it together. Whoever will be born will be born." Not sure about death."
Dongmei really didn't understand what her son was talking about, and Wei Ruoting didn't dare to say more. In fact, she didn't raise her head from the moment the small boat Tsudao entered the house.
Shen Hao ignored the two long-haired and short-sighted women, invited Xiaochuan Tsushima into the inner room, closed the door, and went to study some important matter.Dongmei stood there dumbfounded, terrified, fearing that some catastrophe was about to happen to them, wanted criminals, prohibited drugs, did that woman really have the guts?Isn't she afraid of beheading the whole family and implicating the nine clans?
(End of this chapter)
1,
The banquet hall on the third floor of Fu Hai Hotel was full of seats today. The boss Yan Bohai came out to greet him personally, treating himself as half the master, he took Wei Yi'an with one hand and Shen Xiaoru with the other, and presented him to the guest of honor seat. The first time I saw the bride Wei Ruoting, she was quiet and delicate, she looked very sensible, and I liked it a little in my heart - with such a daughter-in-law at the side to persuade, Shen Hao would probably be able to feel more at ease.
Haizhou City has heard of his troubles in Beiping these years, and Wen Qingyun is quite worried. After all, there is a layer of separation. Whenever she wants to be disciplined, Dongmei will always cry and make troubles, as if she is mean Yes, and then I had to give up.This time when Shen Hao came back, although he looked good on the surface, it always made people feel like he was acting, and he didn't know what he had in mind.Wen Qingyun always felt uneasy, and couldn't tell others about it. It seemed like she, an old lady, wanted to correct her, so she had to pay attention secretly, hoping that she was wrong.
The ceremony went smoothly. It was the first time that Haizhou City held a new-style wedding like this. There were some mistakes and no one could see it. Everyone thought that the bride’s wedding dress was fresh and beautiful, like a fairy in a western painting. Auspicious, when the bride changed into a red and improved cheongsam dress during the toast, no one said anything.It was the brothers and sisters of the bride and groom who stole the limelight. Wei Ruoyan wore a pink lace dress, which was soft and beautiful. Shen Jie and Shen Cheng each wore a white suit, and they were tall and tall. Bow tie, showing the Shen family's unique good figure.The guests couldn't take their eyes off it, and some people began to think about how to get married or get married.Yan Bohai is no exception, unfortunately he only has one daughter, and the Shen family has only one young master picked up, it seems that there is no fate.Wen Qingyun observed his words and expressions, guessed his thoughts, and was overjoyed. He had always heard that the Yan family had a mellow family style, and Yan Xueke was a famous talented woman. Wouldn't it be a rare good thing if Shen Cheng could marry Miss Yan's family?
Yan Xueke and Wei Ruoyan are classmates, and they also came to help today, a smart riding outfit, soft and handsome, not inferior to those ladies.Wen Qingyun wanted to use the banquet to have a chat, to find out what was going on, but suddenly saw Gu Fgan leading a team of heavily armed policemen to appear at the entrance of the banquet hall.Wen Qingyun took a look at Wei Yi'an, and saw that he also frowned slightly, knowing that he came here uninvited.Others could say that Shen Jie couldn't hold back anymore, he went forward and gave Gu Fagan an embarrassment face to face.
"Please leave, you are not welcome here today!" Shen Jie's voice was not loud, everyone was shocked.
What was even more jaw-dropping was Wei Ruoyan, who simply convicted Director Gu, "You, a traitor who aids the evil, will bully students, we don't welcome you!"
Even though Gu Fgan was a bit of a city man, his face also changed color at this moment.Fortunately, Wen Qingyun, Shen Xiaoru, and Wei Yi'an all came over, and each of them shouted back two children.
Wen Qingyun said with a smile: "It's the blessing of our Shen family and Wei family to welcome Director Gu, please come inside."
Gu Faqian sneered, "No need. I'm not here to congratulate you today, I'm here to arrest the wanted criminal Shen Xiaofang."
There were voices of discussion in the hall instantly, everyone knew that Shen Xiaofang left home to join the army many years ago, he fought everywhere, not to mention his outstanding military exploits, and his return with a fine clothes, he should not be reduced to being wanted.
Shen Xiaoru frowned, and asked: "My third younger brother has been serving under General Zhang Xueliang of the Northeast Army, and has not returned home."
Gu Fagaan held up an arrest warrant and said: "The Northeast Army was transferred into the pass. He disobeyed orders, led the crowd to mutiny, and fled the battle. The superiors suspected that he was a traitor and had been secretly arrested for a long time. This time someone saw him sneak out. Shanhaiguan, back to Haizhou, I followed the order from above to arrest people, and I hope you will cooperate fully."
Shen Xiaoru was shocked, "He really didn't come back, and besides, he is the majestic commander of the Northeast Army, how could he be a traitor? Have you figured it out? He must have made a mistake."
Gu Fgan glanced at Wen Qingyun and smiled: "Master Shen, to speak offensively, how much do you know about your family's affairs? Did someone go back secretly? You have to ask grandma to find out. They always have letters between them." It’s a communication, isn’t it, grandma?”
Under everyone's attention, Wen Qingyun's face was as cold as a layer of ice. Xiaofang was a traitor, and she wouldn't believe it even if she was beaten to death. In front of so many people, you said that my third brother is a traitor, and that I hid him. I can't bear these two charges! You can check if you want to see who is my third brother. Brother disguised himself?"
The hall was not covered, Gu Fgan glanced around and did not see Shen Xiaofang, he also knew that Shen Xiaofang would not be so stupid as to run under the eyes of the public, but he waved his hand, and the policemen actually looked at each table one by one past!This is to embarrass Wen Qingyun!
"Grandma, don't blame me. If it wasn't for the order from above, I wouldn't dare to come here. Aren't you afraid that Nanjing will reprimand you?"
"I understand. Please read it more carefully. Don't go back and say what you missed. Our Shen family can't afford it."
"Of course, not only here, but now I have sent people over to the Shen family. Don't stare, grandma. I have a search warrant, not trespassing. I will definitely arrest the fugitives. When the time comes, I'm afraid you will be charged with hiding. It’s about to be taken care of.”
"Okay!" Wen Qingyun cheered, and said word by word: "If someone is caught, my Shen family will receive any punishment, but if no one is caught, or you make false remarks and wrong my third brother. , Gu Fagan, let’s settle the old and new accounts together! When the time comes, don’t blame me for not remembering the past!”
The atmosphere was tense, Shen Xuan, who was outside the crowd, bit her lip, not daring to breathe, Shen Hao felt a little strange when she looked into Shen Hao's eyes.All the guests stared at each other, not knowing whether they should get up and leave, Yan Bohai hurriedly stepped up to resolve the situation.
"Grandma, today is a happy day for the family, so don't be angry. Director Gu, please do me a favor and take the brothers upstairs to have something to eat. It's important to arrest people, and it's also important to eat. If you are exhausted from business Body, what's the matter?" After a few words on the scene, Gu Fgan seemed to loosen up a little, Wen Qingyun turned her head to the side, kept silent, she didn't move, and he couldn't move rashly, they were still in a stalemate.Yan Bohai smiled wryly, and took a look at Shen Xiaoru, meaning to ask Shen Xiaoru to persuade grandma to leave first.
Wen Qingyun saw it and smiled, Shen Xiaoru closed her mouth halfway, and heard her say loudly: "I really made everyone laugh, but it doesn't matter, everyone here is an old man from Haizhou City, I guess Director Gu is Let's go through the motions and add a sideshow to the happy event. What about us, what should we do? Haoer, you continue to toast your wine. By the way, quickly bring a glass to Director Gu. This congratulatory gift is heaven and earth. , but only one."
Shen Hao held Wei Ruoting's hand, he didn't feel scared, Wei Ruoting's hands were sweaty, and her body was shaking slightly, it seemed that it was not surprising that she would faint at any time.This was the most common reaction of an ordinary woman in the face of an accident, but it made Shen Hao disdain and find it ridiculous, and what would happen if she wanted to change to Miss Nanyang?She is not afraid of anything, a girl who is as forthright as a man, and she is many times stronger than the one around her.You must know that Wei Ruoting was also born by her aunt. Her mother is timid and cautious. She was taught to look at people all the time since she was a child. Her nature is introverted and cowardly. She will always make endless concessions and will not compete with anyone. .Such a girl needs to be cared for and cherished.But once Shen Hao had this thought, he kept it in his heart, making him unable to feel any love or pity for her.Poor Wei Ruoting didn't know, she stared at her and Shen Hao's toes, held her hands for him, and gave him all her life, including her heart and soul.
This glass of wine was delivered to Gu Fagan's nose. He had to drink it if he wanted to, and he had to drink it if he didn't want to. There was no choice at all. In the eyes of outsiders, this was Wen Qingyun's corner and he lost a game.In the eyes of his subordinates, when Mr. Director drank the wedding wine, the official business became a personal affair, so there is no need to take it too seriously. In Wen Qingyun's words, whether it is the guests or the policemen, they are all people on the ground in Haizhou City. He gave his name, and he would say hello when he met him. At this moment, Boss Zhang Ye Li greeted him, and the hall gradually began to laugh with people—mostly from the policemen, and those present are their food and clothing. Parents, relying on them to take care of them all year round, shouldn't they give a smiling face?It was useless for Gu Fgan to put on a straight face, only Wen Qingyun looked at him with a half-smile.
"Grandma, you are ruthless." Gu Fgan whispered, now that he is riding a tiger, only those who are waiting to search the Shen's house can get some evidence, so that today's situation can be settled.It's a pity that the sky didn't follow people's wishes, and someone over there came to report the letter, but got nothing.Not to mention that Shen Xiaofang was missing, not even a single word of clothes, shoes and socks that could be counted as evidence.Under the eyes of everyone, Gu Fagaan led his subordinates back in a huff and walked a long way, only then did Wen Qingyun secretly heave a sigh of relief and cheer up to entertain the guests and friends.
On the other side, Shen Cheng and Yan Xueke locked the two troublemakers into a private room, but the two were not convinced.
Shen Jie said, "Brother, do you know what he did to me last time at the police station?"
Wei Ruoyan said: "Student Min's head was broken, and he almost lost his life. It's all because of his bad deeds!" After speaking, the two realized that they accidentally stood in a line, shut up at the same time, stared at each other, and desperately wanted to be serious. , but full of childishness.
Yan Xueke didn't know what was going on, and asked, "What's wrong with you two?"
Shen Cheng knew it, he lowered his head and smiled, but felt that he was not very solemn, so he pretended to cough, which made Shen Jie blush.
Wei Ruoyan snorted, "Remember when I took my family's embroidery work to the charity sale? Didn't I tell you that I made a bet with a fool, that's what it is."
Shen Jie roared: "Who do you call an idiot?"
"I didn't get any money and was put in confinement. It's already polite to say that such a person is an idiot, but I think it's more like an idiot." Wei Ruoyan spoke eloquently and refused to budge.
"Did you embroider those things yourself? It's not a fake hand. What kind of win is this?"
"But I sold it and remitted the money to the Northeast Anti-Japanese Alliance. How about it?"
The two talked to each other, completely ignoring the presence of others.Shen Cheng smiled wryly and shook his head, suddenly found that Yan Xueke's probing eyes fell on him, he was stunned for a moment, Yan Xueke smiled again, she was born to be a girl who loves to laugh, and the big worries are just passing by in her eyes, life should be Carpe Diem.She thinks Shen Cheng is interesting, he is young, he speaks and behaves maturely, his eyes are steady, especially when looking at people, he seems to be able to see through people's hearts, unlike those young masters who only know how to eat, drink and have fun, people feel at ease... Thinking of this, she felt that she was ridiculous and shameless again, as if she was moved by spring.
2,
Shen Xiaofang hid in the cellar under the greenhouse for two days and two nights, only Wen Qingyun and Shen Xuan in the whole family knew of his existence.The greenhouse is located in a secluded place, with flower boxes on top of it. The police searched a lot, but missed the floor here.Shen Xiaofang heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that there was no movement above, and put the gun in his hand back under the pillow.
This time he ventured back to raise medicines and funds for the Volunteer Army. Funding is not a problem. In the past two years, Wen Qingyun has sent him a lot of money. Last year, the 5000 yuan was used to solve the autumn clothing for the troops. This year, the money was used to replenish guns. Ammunition, the main thing that worries him is medicine. Because of the Northeast War and the increasingly tense situation in North China, medicines are very strictly controlled, especially the commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers. The price on the black market is almost the same as gold.In this way, it is also hard to find.In the words of smugglers, making money is more important than saving your life. If you take medicine to the northeast, if you catch it, you will die.The battle situation is tense now, and the troops encounter large and small encounters almost every day, and injuries are commonplace.In order to maintain his combat effectiveness, he had no choice but to go out in person to see if he could use Maoyong's channel to purchase medicines and send them to the Northeast.
Wen Qingyun returned to Shen's house early, but she had to wait for the family members to sleep before going to the greenhouse.She let Gao Wang stand guard at the door, pushed the flower box alone, and entered the cellar.
"Tell me the truth, what are you doing now? Who are you doing it for?"
"Sister-in-law, what's the matter with you?" Shen Xiaofang was a little puzzled, he had rarely seen his sister-in-law so serious, at least when facing him, he never did.
"Answer me!" Wen Qingyun's eyes were burning, and she couldn't avoid it.
Shen Xiaofang said seriously: "Sister-in-law, the Northeast fell, the Northeast Army was ordered by the young commander to withdraw to the pass, and the great rivers and mountains were given away in vain. I want to do my duty as a Chinese, a soldier, and lead my subordinates who don't want to be subjugated slaves in the country." Stand firm in the area of Jinzhou. Not only us, but also the police force of Huang Xiansheng and Deng Tiemei. Our current designation is the Northeast Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army No. 20 Fourth Route Army, under the command of General Gao Wenbin."
Wen Qingyun let out a breath and nodded, "Then why do they want to arrest you and call you a traitor?"
Shen Xiaofang smiled wryly and replied: "This is the enemy's division strategy. I sneaked into the pass this time, and they spread rumors everywhere, saying that I have already taken refuge in the past and wanted to kill people with a knife."
Wen Qingyun was silent, she trusted Shen Xiaofang, knew that every word he said was the truth, and was deeply worried about his current situation.Being framed as a traitor, even if he gets the medicine and returns to the Northeast, he will probably face a more cruel and complicated test.When the time comes, will the people he has fought and dedicated to believe in him?
"Sister-in-law, I just want to find the medicine as soon as possible. I don't need to think about other things. Anyway, everyone has eyes, and they can see right and wrong."
"I hope so." Wen Qingyun knew it was useless to talk too much, Shen Xiaofang was not someone who could listen to advice and change his mind casually.He decided to serve the country, and no one could stop him. "You don't have to worry about the medicines. I've already asked Maoyong Liu's shopkeeper to bring my personal letter to Shanghai. Xiaoduan has his own clinic. Are you afraid that you won't be able to get the medicines? I said that the goods on the counter are owed to the customers. Sue us and let him complete it as soon as possible. He won't doubt it."
Shen Xiaofang nodded, his sister-in-law was very considerate, he had nothing to worry about, after thinking about it, he asked again: "This time Shen Hao got married, why didn't the second brother come back?"
"It may be that there are too many things to do, and I can't get away." Wen Qingyun found an unreasonable reason. In fact, filial piety is another kind of temperament. She was indifferent with her family when she was young. After studying in Japan, she didn't go home. Look, he only asked for a sum of money by letter, so he opened his clinic in Shanghai and settled there.These years, there was only a telegram every year during the Chinese New Year, reminding people that there was such a second son in the Shen family.Wen Qingyun is looking forward to his return. There are three brothers. He is more responsible than the eldest and calmer than the third. He is the most suitable to take over the business.But people's aspirations are not here, so I can't help it.
Wen Qingyun solved the doubts in her heart in the greenhouse, and she felt much more at ease.But they didn't know that the upper echelon had already turned upside down, Shen Jie and Chen Cheng surrounded Shen Xuan, and forced her to tell why her mother entered the greenhouse before disappearing out of thin air.Shen Xuan stomped her feet anxiously, "Do you think the house is not messy enough?"
Shen Jie grabbed Shen Xuan, "Sister, if you don't tell me, I will tell mother your secret."
Shen Xuan was anxious, "What secret do I have? Can you stop talking nonsense?"
Shen Cheng's eyes were sharp, and he saw that the flower box had not been touched at all. As soon as he walked over, Shen Jie had already run up and kicked it away, revealing the entrance of the cellar. Clearly.When Wen Qingyun saw Shen Jie and Shen Cheng coming down the ladder, it was too late to stop her, so she could only ask with a straight face, "How did you find them?"
Shen Cheng replied: "Just now I saw my mother coming this way, so I followed behind."
"Nonsense!" Wen Qingyun became angry, "You have to cause some trouble to be happy, don't you? You have seen the scene today. If people find out that your third uncle is hiding here, our family will be ruined."
"Mother, we know we're wrong, don't worry, we won't tell the truth." Shen Chengcheng swore a promise.
Shen Jie never took his eyes off Shen Xiaofang from the moment he got down.He had been tossing and turning in the south courtyard just now, because he was shocked and even angrier when he heard about the reason for Gu Fagan's disturbance, and that his third uncle had become a traitor.Shen Cheng advised him not to listen to the rumors outside, but before he finished speaking, he was interrupted, "The Northeast Army has entered the customs, why didn't he go home?" Is it a play?" "Anyway, I don't think there can be waves without wind, no, I'm going to ask my mother." He said that the wind is the temper of the rain, and he ran out without clothes, and then just like Shen Cheng said, followed Wen Qing Yun found this hiding place.
"Third Uncle, take me to fight devils!" Shen Jie's first sentence left everyone dumbfounded.
Shen Xiaofang smiled and patted his nephew's head, "Wait until you grow up."
"I've grown up. I can shoot. During military training at school, I shot No.1." Shen Jie was excited. Ever since the fall of the Northeast last year, he and his classmates have been holding their breath, full of enthusiasm. Young people, seeing the country in danger, let them just demonstrate and shout slogans, they always feel that it is not enough, and they have to fight the enemy with real swords and guns.
Wen Qingyun said: "Nonsense, go back to sleep quickly. Let me tell you, study hard and don't say such things again, do you hear me?"
Shen Cheng held Shen Jie tightly, he saw that Wen Qingyun was really angry, this was not a joke, Shen Jie clearly wanted to say something else, when he heard Shen Xiaofang say, "Listen to your mother, wait until you finish studying , Let’s talk about serving as a soldier.”
Shen Jie muttered, "At that time, the Japanese were already wiped out by you."
Wen Qingyun smiled, "Do you still expect them to stay in the Northeast for 1 years?"
3,
Shen Xiaofang hid in the cellar, and Wen Qingyun had always been concerned about it. She entrusted a few trustworthy friends to clear the way and rehabilitate Shen Xiaofang, but unexpectedly encountered a soft nail.A person in the government who has been friends with her for many years said that the situation in the Northeast is more complicated than imagined, and it also involves the open and secret struggles of the Northeast Army. Zhang Xueliang lost his territory, and he was also angry. Divide the forces of the Northeast Army.At this time, the betrayal of Shen Xiaofang, the head of the Northeast Army, gave Lao Jiang a good opportunity, so he couldn't move.However, many people above know that Shen Xiaofang was wronged, and when the situation stabilizes in the future, they will definitely give him an explanation.
Wen Qingyun was dumbfounded when she heard this. Since ancient times, shopping malls are like battlefields. She has seen all kinds of things in the world these years, and now they are nothing compared to the complexity and darkness of the officialdom.She couldn't control the outside world, so she called the three children who knew the inside story together, and repeatedly told them to keep the secret, and if one more person knew, it would be more dangerous.Shen Xuan lowered her head and whispered, can my sister also do it?It turned out that Shen Jia and Shen Zhi also discovered the cellar. Shen Jie was still to blame. After the wedding, his confinement was also lifted. According to his temper, he couldn't rush out immediately, but he insisted on staying at home. Shen Jia Shen Zhi asked him to go to the street to help with the charity sale, but he also refused.Shen Jia knew that there must be a ghost here, and she was also a curious child who liked to find out the truth. She pulled Shen Zhi to follow behind Shen Jie, stared at it for a whole day, and discovered the secret of the cellar.
"Do you want the whole courtyard to know?" Wen Qingyun looked at the children standing in a row, and asked helplessly, "Why did I give birth to you monkey cubs, none of them made me worry."
"Mom, we promise not to tell anyone." Everyone said in unison.
Things have come to this point, punishing them won't work, Wen Qingyun can only force herself to think of the best, at least a few more people will take care of Shen Xiaofang, they will take turns to see him and talk with him, so that he won't be bored in the cellar alone.He also thought, thanks to Shen Hao taking Wei Ruoting on a honeymoon trip, otherwise he would find out if he didn't keep it all together, that would be bad.
Afraid of what to come, originally planned a one-month itinerary, just three days later, the young couple returned home.Shen Hao said that Wei Ruoting was weak and couldn't bear the fatigue of the car and horses. After walking for a day, she was already sick, so she had to rest for a day and set off for home on the third day.Wei Ruoting's complexion was really bad, she kept her head down, as if she had made a huge mistake.In fact, regardless of her business, it is Shen Hao who wants to come back and wants her to cooperate in acting.Shen Hao didn't want to leave the Shen family. In such an eventful time, he had to keep an eye on it so that he could find opportunities easily.
Wen Qingyun persuaded them a bit and asked them to go back to the North Courtyard to rest.Shen Hao sent Wei Ruoting back, turned back by himself, and asked Wen Qingyun to arrange for him to go to work as soon as possible.Because such a good young man, it is really uncomfortable to stay at home all day.Shen Xiaoru mentioned before that she wanted Shen Hao to go to Haigan to work and study after marriage, but Wen Qingyun didn't agree, she wanted to give Shen Hao a sum of money alone, let him do some business, or work outside.To put it bluntly, it is selfish.She felt that there was an evil spirit hidden in Shen Hao's eyes, and she was afraid that it would cause trouble for the future.In fact, just as she mentioned letting Shen Hao stand on his own, Shen Xiaoru understood, sneered for a while and said, I thought you had some knowledge, but I didn't expect to be so narrow-minded.Let me tell you, he is my son, whether you like it or not, you have to tolerate him!Wen Qingyun was scolded by Shen Xiaoru for the first time, and she didn't reply a word.Now that Shen Hao proposed it in person, she could only nod in agreement.Shen Hao thanked the aunt and said that he would go to work tomorrow.Seeing his wish-fulfilling smile, Wen Qingyun felt even more worried.Let's think about the good, he is not at home, Shen Xiaofang is a bit safer.
Shen Xuan and Shen Cheng are in charge of delivering meals to Shen Xiaofang.Shen Xuan used to eat in the greenhouse before, so it would not arouse suspicion, and with Shen Cheng, it could explain why more food was needed.Since the last purse delivery incident, the two haven't been alone together.Shen Cheng was afraid, Shen Xuan was shy, and they both avoided it on purpose.This time Shen Xuan offered to ask him for help, which surprised Zhong Han.Outside the greenhouse, Shen Xuan stopped in her tracks, seeming to stand in front of Shen Cheng intentionally, and said in a low voice, "I haven't congratulated you yet."
Shen Cheng was confused and asked, "What do I like?"
Shen Xuan said with a smile: "You don't know? Mother has appointed a young lady from the Yan family for you. After this matter is over, she will go to make a formal proposal. You will soon be the bridegroom's official, aren't you happy?"
It was the first time Shen Cheng had heard of it. In desperation, he stepped in front of Shen Xuan, stared at her and asked, "Is what you said true or false?"
Shen Xuan took a look, "Can this kind of thing be used as a joke?"
"No, I'm going to find my mother, I don't want to marry Miss Yan, this is absolutely impossible!" It was the first time Shen Cheng was so flustered, Shen Xuan saw it, and a gleam of joy flashed in her eyes.If he doesn't have a lover, she still has hope, doesn't she?
Wen Qingyun has been so busy these past two days that she has been dizzy, looking at business, at home, at Gu Fakan, and from time to time sending telegrams to urge Shen Xiaoduan to prepare the medicines one day earlier, so that Shen Xiaofang can leave sooner... What about these things? She had to take care of everything herself, yet Shen Cheng came to talk about important marriage matters.No matter how good-tempered and patient Wen Qingyun was, she couldn't hold back anymore.
"Yes, I have this plan, can't I? You are not young anymore, you will be twenty in the next year, and it's time to start a family. What's wrong with Ms. Yan, why can't you be worthy of you? You still come to pick and choose, I will Let me tell you, I have made a decision on this matter, there is no discussion."
Shen Cheng suddenly knelt in front of Wen Qingyun, raised his head, and there was real pain in his eyes, "Mother, I know that you are planning for me. But I want to find my relatives and my roots first, and then talk about this matter. "
Wen Qingyun was silent for a while and said, "Didn't I tell you earlier that I brought you back because your parents are dead? Where else do you go to find?"
"There must be an address, right? They may have relatives who know me and know me." Shen Cheng told the whole plan in his heart, "Mother must know something. I didn't dare to ask you these years for fear that you would be upset. You can also say now, I'm twenty, and I need to know something. Please tell me, will you?"
Wen Qingyun suddenly said sternly: "What am I telling you? Your hometown was hit by a disaster, the entire village died, and you were the only one alive. You have no relatives, and you have only one mother, which is me! Now you know?"
Shen Cheng looked at Wen Qingyun, his eyes were full of disappointment, and his voice became a little cold, "Mother, do you believe that paper can't cover fire? Some things, if you don't want to hide them, you can hide them. Someone always knows If you don't tell me, I can ask someone else, Aunt Xiu, she might be willing to tell me..."
"Come back!" Wen Qingyun stopped Shen Cheng who stood up and was about to leave. Xiu Gu stayed by Shen Cheng's side all these years. According to the previous agreement, Xiu Gu didn't say much, how could Shen Cheng notice it?Regardless of the reason, asking him to confront Xiu Gu is a dangerous move.
Shen Cheng stood and looked at her, motionless.
"Son, I promise you, when the family affairs are over, I will definitely tell you what you want to know. Okay?" Wen Qingyun walked up to Shen Cheng and took his hand, "Also, I want you to remember In a word, this is your home, and I am your relative. No matter what happens, this will not change."
4,
A pistol that Shen Xiaofang was carrying with him was missing!This gun was a trophy he seized from a Japanese major. It was his most beloved thing. It never left his body. He put it under his pillow when he slept. How could it disappear without a trace?After Wen Qingyun heard it, she knew that the matter was of great importance, so she told Shen Xiaofang to keep quiet for now, and she would find a way.Go up to the top and call Gao Wang to find all the children.Shen Cheng and the three girls were all there, looking confused, but Shen Jie was nowhere to be seen.Wen Qingyun knew it in her heart, most likely this bastard did it, and she couldn't be wrong.
"Can any of you tell me where Shen Jie has gone?" Wen Qingyun looked at each of them one by one, and finally stopped her gaze on Shen Jia. Among the children, the two of them had the best relationship and were mischievous partners. If you hide it from Shen Cheng, you won't hide it from her.
Shen Jia lowered her head halfway, looking around from time to time, pretending that she had nothing to do with her.She is Shen Jie's ally and promised not to tell anyone.
It's a pity that Wen Qingyun didn't intend to let her go, so she walked over directly, "Say!"
Shen Jia was still holding on, "What are you talking about? I don't know..."
"Do you think you are helping him?" Wen Qingyun sighed, "You will kill people like this."
After all, Shen Jia was young. Seeing what Mother said was so serious, she hesitated and said, "He said he was going to the old school field in the north of the city with his classmates. I really don't know what they are going to do..."
Shen Jie's greatest wish is to have a pistol. He has seen Shen Xiaofang's one before, and his eyes are very greedy. Last night, while Shen Xiaofang was up there to catch his breath, he secretly hid it on his body. Classmates, let's go outside the city to test guns, and by the way, we will discuss going to the Northeast together to join the Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army.
"We can't just shout slogans all day long and stay indifferent here! The Northeast has fallen, and there are so many exiled students. You have seen that the people in the Northeast are struggling to survive under the iron heels of the Japanese invaders. North China is also at a critical juncture. Provoking in Shanghai, their wolfish ambitions are clearly revealed! As the descendants of China and the descendants of the dragon, we can no longer be silent. We must do practical things and use our strengths. I have decided that we must go to the forefront. Fight with the devil!" Shen Jie waved his pistol and shouted loudly.
"Let's go together!"
"Yes, no one is a coward, let's go to the battlefield together!"
Shen Jie jumped onto a big rock excitedly, "Okay, then let's do what we say, go back today, pack up our luggage, and set off in three days!" After speaking, he pointed to the sky and pulled the trigger.The students have all participated in military training, and the sound of gunfire added to everyone's excitement and passion, almost boiling.
Wen Qingyun asked Lao Guo to park the car by the city wall, and followed the sound to find Shen Jie. Shen Jie was still bouncing around on the boulders. When the sharp-eyed students saw him, they winked at him and gave him a signal, showing his true colors as a boy.
Shen Jie was so panicked that he almost fell off the stone, swayed a few times, and before he could stand still, he asked, "Mother, why are you here?"
"Come home with me!" Wen Qingyun stared at the gun in Shen Jie's hand and said sharply.
The students who wanted to swear that everyone would live and die together scattered like birds and beasts when they saw this. Shen Jie was alone, powerless to resist, and obediently followed behind Wen Qingyun, muttering unwillingly, "I am here to fight against the Japanese and save the country, the Huns If it is not destroyed, why is it home?" Wen Qingyun's sharp eyes made him swallow the rest of the words.On the way back, he didn't say a word.
Seeing that the gun was not lost, Shen Xiaofang breathed a sigh of relief. In two days, when the medicine arrived, he should return to the Northeast front, so he couldn't care less about fussing with his mischievous nephew.But Wen Qingyun would not let Shen Jie go, making mischief on weekdays, because he was a boy, and because he was the only one in the long house, everyone in the family was used to it, no one blamed him, and he was used to lawlessness.Now it seems that if he is not properly disciplined, he will really go against the sky.This time she closed the door of the ancestral hall tightly, no matter who pleaded outside, she would ignore it.Holding the board in his hand, he stared at Shen Jie and asked, "Tell me, do you still dare?"
Shen Jie had a strong temper, held his head high, and acted bravely and unyieldingly, "Mother, I am here to save the country! Save the common people!"
"People don't need to worry about you. How old are you, you dare to wield knives and guns. If you go off and hurt someone, have you thought about the consequences?" Wen Qingyun asked sternly.
"Mom, I'm not a child anymore, I have a sense of proportion..."
"You still dare to be stubborn?" The wooden board swung down and landed on Shen Jie's back with a dull sound. "Do you admit your mistake?"
Shen Jie yelled, and the voice spread far away, calling people from a yard, and even Dongmei also dragged the new wife Wei Ruoting who had just married to come to see.Wei Ruoting didn't want to come, but she didn't dare to disobey her mother-in-law, so she could only follow behind with her head lowered and her shoulders shrunk.
Shen Cheng and a group of sisters stood outside the door, begging bitterly, "Mother, little brother is ignorant, please forgive him once."
Shen Xiaoru directly knocked on the door, greeted his family members, and knocked the door open even if he slammed it.
Seeing this chaos, Dongmei felt secretly happy. Good will be rewarded with good, and evil will be rewarded with evil. Wen Qingyun has a vicious heart, and giving birth to an unfilial son is her best retribution.Unlike Shen Hao, who is so sensible and knows that being a mother is not easy.Wei Ruoting didn't dare to say much, she watched from the side, holding her mother-in-law's arm, and saw the faint smile on her mother-in-law's face.Although she is a newlywed, she has been aware of words and expressions since she was a child, and she has considered every frown and smile in her heart.Naturally, she knew the chill in Dongmei's smile.My heart is cold, it seems that this family is not as harmonious as the rumors outside.It also added a layer of timidity, and warned himself that he must never make a mistake, and must not intervene in the family's disputes.
The family members were busy looking for something to knock on the door, and Shen Jie uttered a shrill cry inside, crying endlessly, but refused to admit his mistake, Wen Qingyun also seemed to be possessed, insisting on hearing his personal assurance, it was a head-to-head, top in one place.
"Open the door!" Shen Xiaoru was in a hurry, a human potential would be aroused at this time, and such a strong door was unexpectedly opened by him with his body.After the gate was opened, people saw Wen Qingyun standing against the light with a half-cut board in her hand, sweat or tears on her face, and Shen Jie lying on the ground, moaning softly, intermittently, and even more worrying .Shen Xiaoru ran over a few steps, picked up Shen Jie, yelled to his family to get a doctor quickly, and asked Lao Guo to park the car at the door and send Shen Jie to the hospital. Everyone heard the contradiction in the words and knew that this father Feeling distressed and confused, they didn't say anything, and each did what they were told.Shen Cheng stared at Wen Qingyun, he could see that she was hurt more seriously, and he was afraid of any accident.Later everyone ran out with Shen Xiaoru, only Shen Cheng and Shen Xuan stayed by Wen Qingyun's side.
"Mother, brother is fine. You are doing it for his own good, and he will understand in the future." Shen Xuan held Wen Qingyun tightly, comforting her in a low voice.
Wen Qingyun smiled wryly, "I hope so, but I think he's going to hate me." After speaking, she fainted for a while, and if the two children were not supported quickly, they might have fallen down.
In the affairs of this world, some families are always happy and some are sad. When Wen Qingyun is so sad that her heart is bleeding, Dongmei is happily pulling Wei Ruoting to tidy up the west courtyard. It should be clean, the table legs should not be a little dusty, and all the chair cushions should be replaced with silk embroidered with golden phoenixes that were used during the Chinese New Year.Tonight, Shen Hao has a distinguished guest.Although Dongmei still doesn't know who this honored guest is, Shen Hao has a saying, without him, I would be nothing, he is a lifesaver, and also a noble person who can help us feel proud.Isn't that enough?She ordered enough servants, looked back at her daughter-in-law, and sighed involuntarily, she didn't like Wei Ruoting's submissive appearance, she didn't have the air of a lady, and she didn't have a job in her eyes for such an important time, she would just stand there Looking around, what can you see?
"I'm talking about you, can you change into clothes that are more attractive? This cheongsam is the one you get married with. Don't worry about it. It's still an eyesore for me." Dongmei frowned, if she didn't look at the Wei family It can be considered a big family, if you want to save some face, she won't be so polite, "Let me tell you, this is a friend Shen Hao met in Beiping, someone who has seen a big scene, don't be stupid and embarrass us .”
Wei Ruoting lowered her head, with tears in her eyes, which also made Dongmei very uncomfortable. She showed this bitter face to anyone. When Mrs. Shen was alive, she stretched out her hand to slap and scold, and she would put on a smiling face to make her laugh. The mother-in-law is at ease.I really don't know the blessing in the blessing!
When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were awkward, Shen Hao had already led the guests to the small living room in the west courtyard. The west courtyard was connected to the back door of Shen's house. When Shen Hao was going to get married, he opened a street door when decorating the house, so that it was convenient to enter and exit on weekdays.Therefore, the rest of the Shen family did not know about the arrival of this distinguished guest.
Shen Hao introduced, "Mother, this is what I told you, benefactor, nobleman, Mr. Xiaochuan Tsushima. Mr. Xiaochuan, this is my mother, and this is my wife."
Xiaofuan Tsushima bowed deeply, "Hi, I'm sorry to bother you."
Dongmei took a step back, pulled Shen Hao's skirt, and changed her voice, "Is he Japanese?"
Shen Hao nodded, smiling all over his face, looking quite proud.
Dongmei's eyes widened, "At this time, you bring the Japanese into your home, don't you want to live? If you let them know..."
Shen Hao didn't shy away from it, and said with a sneer, "What am I afraid of? That woman hid a wanted criminal at home and wanted to smuggle illegal drugs. She couldn't hide it from my eyes. Since there is going to be trouble, everyone will do it together. Whoever will be born will be born." Not sure about death."
Dongmei really didn't understand what her son was talking about, and Wei Ruoting didn't dare to say more. In fact, she didn't raise her head from the moment the small boat Tsudao entered the house.
Shen Hao ignored the two long-haired and short-sighted women, invited Xiaochuan Tsushima into the inner room, closed the door, and went to study some important matter.Dongmei stood there dumbfounded, terrified, fearing that some catastrophe was about to happen to them, wanted criminals, prohibited drugs, did that woman really have the guts?Isn't she afraid of beheading the whole family and implicating the nine clans?
(End of this chapter)
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