Life in siheyuan era

Today is the fourth day, and Zhou Zhiyuan is still missing.

On Monday, the Xingyi Subdistrict Office received a notice from the Capital Garrison, "A certain unit of the Capital Garrison and a certain unit of the plateau are conducting joint training, and Zhou Zhiyuan is specially invited to serve as an instructor for a certain team. The training time is three to one week."

This time frame is too vague, but who can verify the military's affairs?

Qiu Jianye certainly wouldn't verify it. He knew in his heart that Zhou Zhiyuan should have a special mission.

However, Han Xue, who knew what was going on, absolutely couldn't say anything, and He Yushui, who also knew, hadn't dared to go home for the past few days, not daring to face Zhou Zhiyuan's family. They might have received the same notice, but it was a lie, and when He Yushui saw them, she felt like she was lying too.

This kind of emotion overwhelmed He Yushui, and she couldn't bear it any longer. She called Han Xue at noon today: "Still no news?"

Hearing her anxious voice, Han Xue looked at Zhang Yong sitting beside her and replied in as relaxed a tone as possible, "No, I'll call you if anything happens."

A soft sigh came from the other end of the line.

Han Xue put down the phone and walked out, and Zhang Yong's voice came from behind: "Section Chief Han..."

Zhang Yong stopped her, and the two walked out of the office one after the other, standing in the yard to talk.

"I feel something is wrong. Under what circumstances would Zhiyuan leave without saying a word? The military notice says it's joint training. If the military can formally notify, why can't Zhiyuan make a phone call?"

Hearing Zhang Yong's question, Han Xue asked back, "What do you think?"

"This matter is not that simple. I want to go to the military hospital and ask Shen Lanyin."

Hearing his idea, Han Xue pondered for a moment. She knew that Shen Lanyin and Zhou Zhiyuan had left together, but she didn't know how to dissuade Zhang Yong at this time. After thinking for a while, she asked in a low voice, "Since you have this idea, why don't you go?"

"I'm not familiar with her..." Zhang Yong explained, "It's not good to go see her alone. Can you go with me?"

Hearing this request, Han Xue asked strangely, "Why not take Guo Yanhong?"

Zhang Yong replied solemnly, "If Old Liu is not discharged from the hospital, I can use the excuse of visiting Old Liu to mix business with pleasure. But if he is discharged, Yanhong and I can only go directly to Shen Lanyin, which is a private matter. If we two go together, it's half public and half private, and Shen Lanyin must receive us."

Han Xue savored these words and asked in a low voice, "Are you afraid of Shen Lanyin?"

Zhang Yong sighed and replied, "This person's emotions are not revealed, and her cold demeanor makes people shy away. My mother said that Shen Lanyin should be from a high-ranking cadre family or a family of advanced elements."

She wanted to know one thing: had Shen Lanyin returned?

So the two of them took leave and went straight to the military hospital. At this time, Zhou Zhiyuan was reporting in detail to Section Chief Luo and Zhang Limin about what he had seen and heard during the trip to the darkness.

He woke up hungry at 11:00 a.m. Shen Lanyin got the news and immediately walked into the ward, asking only one question: "What do you want to eat?"

"I can eat a pig."

Hearing this answer, Shen Lanyin replied, "You haven't eaten anything for three days, you should eat something liquid. I'll buy you wontons, and I'll get you a few dishes tonight."

Zhou Zhiyuan asked in confusion, "Then why did you ask?"

"I have to ask." Shen Lanyin said inexplicably, turned to look at Shen Lanbo, saw him nod slightly, and then walked out the door with Liu Junling, closing the door tightly.

Zhou Zhiyuan looked at the door, then turned to look at Shen Lanbo, and when he saw him coming over and sitting on the bed, he immediately knew there was something to say.

Shen Lanbo's expression was very serious, and he said in a low voice, "You and Lanyin stayed in that area for three days and three nights. The only good thing is that the chief's wife will no longer pester Lanyin, but the bad thing is, what will everyone think?"

Hearing this question, Zhou Zhiyuan replied in a low voice, "Isn't it confidential?"

Shen Lanbo said angrily, "That area can be kept secret, but how can you keep the fact that you and Lanyin were together a secret? Do you want to be irresponsible?"

Zhou Zhiyuan quickly replied, "Lanyin and I are innocent."

"Who can testify?"

"Heaven can attest."

"Nonsense, who would believe it?"

The two were silent for a while, and Zhou Zhiyuan said in a low voice, "Lanyin likes Hao Zhiwen."

"Another load of nonsense."

Shen Lanbo said decisively, "When you passed out, Lanyin held you tightly in her arms. If my dad and I hadn't gone over, she would never have let go. Don't tell me it's just camaraderie."

"She only has a slight liking for Hao Zhiwen. What happened on Sunday noon has already eliminated that bit of liking. The one she likes is you. Your mindset must shift from acting to being serious. You two are really dating, and you must take responsibility."

"Don't worry, the conclusion from investigating Hao Zhiwen is not because he likes Lanyin. You don't understand women. If she doesn't like you, that's the evidence of his crime. If she likes you, that's love."

Shen Lanbo revealed his true feelings to him. Seeing his dazed expression, he changed to a gentler tone and said, "You do things by instinct. Use your instinct to sense whether Lanyin really likes you, and don't let her down."

Then, seeing him nod, Shen Lanbo quickly changed the subject: "I have already reported to the political commissar. Section Chief Luo may come over in a while. Organize your thoughts and don't leave anything out when you report."

"Also, Daoist Zhang said to let you sleep for two days. I don't know if that's literal or figurative? This Daoist Zhang seems to have great powers."

Hearing him mention Daoist Zhang, Zhou Zhiyuan's mind conjured up that cross-legged figure, and he said in a low voice, "The reason why Lanyin and I were able to get out was because there was a mysterious force constantly guiding me. If it was Daoist Zhang, then he is a true person with great powers."

Zhou Zhiyuan revealed a mysterious phenomenon, and Shen Lanbo asked in surprise, "Daoist Zhang's spirit left his body and went to that dark area to guide you?"

No wonder Shen Lanbo was surprised, this was a miraculous power.

Fortunately, Zhou Zhiyuan denied it, "No, it's like a coordinate, guiding me to take the right path."

Mentioning coordinates, Shen Lanbo suddenly thought of that building and asked in a low voice, "According to Lanyin's description, there were no coordinates in that building. It was Prince Rui's tracker that locked onto the copper ball on your body, and the second and third times it clearly identified that building. What do you think about this?"

"I suspect Prince Rui didn't tell the truth."

"I think so too. There is still something he wants in that building, but the sealed channel transmitter exploded, so he could only give up."

The two reached a consensus on this matter and then discussed other matters until Shen Lanyin and Liu Junling returned. The two of them ended their discussion, and Shen Lanbo stood up and said, "Junling, Brother Shen is treating you to dinner." As he spoke, he walked out.

Liu Junling looked at Shen Lanbo, then turned to look at Zhou Zhiyuan, and suddenly walked to the bed and whispered in Zhou Zhiyuan's ear, "If you have physiological problems, don't delay Lanyin."

She really dared to speak, and her words left Zhou Zhiyuan dumbfounded, while Shen Lanyin's face was flushed.

She didn't hear clearly what Liu Junling said, but she guessed it was the same thing. Embarrassed, she lowered her head, unscrewed the lid of the thermos bucket, took a small bowl and filled it with wontons for him. She heard Zhou Zhiyuan lower his voice and say, "I don't have any problems."

Hearing this, Shen Lanyin's hand holding the bowl trembled, and she almost spilled the wonton soup. She replied in a low voice, "What do you mean, no problems? Nonsense."

Then she added, "Even if you regain your strength and have no problems, you still need to rest for a few days."

Through this supplement, Shen Lanyin completely covered up "I have no problems", handed the small bowl to him, and said in a low voice, "Just eat on the bed. I've served you half a bowl, and I'll serve you more when you're done."

"Let's eat together."

Shen Lanyin also served half a bowl of wontons and sat on the bed to eat wontons with him.

The two ate two wontons in silence, and Zhou Zhiyuan said in a low voice, "I have a lot of shortcomings. Sometimes I speak without thinking."

Hearing him say his shortcomings, Shen Lanyin looked up at him and said softly, "Your biggest shortcoming is that you are self-righteous. For some things you see and hear, verify them before making a decision."

Shen Lanyin offered criticism, and Zhou Zhiyuan accepted it humbly, "I accept the criticism and will correct it in the future."

His attitude was very good, and Shen Lanyin nodded in satisfaction and said in a low voice, "My dad said that I don't have social experience. You can be my teacher in this regard."

Zhou Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I'm not that great, but I can give you some pointers."

He spoke in two parts, the first sentence was quite humble, but the second sentence had no humble meaning.

Shen Lanyin reminded him, "Be more humble."

Zhou Zhiyuan replied unceremoniously, "Humility is for others to see. Being humble in front of our own people is hypocrisy."

Shen Lanyin asked back, "Who are our own people?"

Hearing this question, Zhou Zhiyuan was about to use the "open up the speaking channel artifact", and replied seriously, "I misspoke again. You are much closer than our own people. You are my girlfriend."

With these words, the relationship between the two was completely confirmed, but Shen Lanyin didn't know what to say at this time. Should she be reserved or accept it gladly?

While she was hesitating, she heard a voice from outside the door: "Lanyin, there are two people looking for you downstairs, one is called Han Xue, and the other is called Zhang Yong. Do you want to see them?"