Section 57: Warm Moments

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  He talked with Yu Zhe until 2 am. Finally, in order to survive and find a larger living space, Liu Mingjiu, who had signed the agreement to join "Maoli Shareholding Company", got up early the next morning. After doing some morning exercises at home, he put on his military uniform and ran towards the south gate of Jianchang County without even calling Han Zhen.

  "Hey, Xiao Jiu Zi, why are you running here? Why didn't you bring Han Zhen too?" Zhao Li Shi asked in surprise as she saw Liu Ming Jiu rushing alone to the front of the crowd gathered to see off Zhao Bi Lin.

  Before Liu Jingjiu could answer, Zhao Taixu on the side hastily replied to Zhao Li's words: "Mother, Ninth Brother is different from other officers in that he trains with the brothers of the Eighth Company every day, regardless of the weather. Han Tiequan told me that Ninth Brother is training by himself again."

  As soon as Zhao Tai Xiu finished speaking, he was lightly pinched on the arm by Zhao Bi Lin standing beside him. At the same time, Zhao Bi Zhen's small hand also gently scratched her nose and the two people said in unison: "You talk too much, as if you know everything."

  "Ah yo." Zhao Tai Xiu was attacked by his two sisters together, and he had already gotten used to it. His second sister was desperate and helpless, while his eldest sister now had a counterattack in her hands. After running out for a few steps, she turned around and shouted at Zhao Bi Lin: "You don't let me mention my crush, but you don't have to use violence either. A gentleman uses his mouth not his fists, and you really are a woman who is difficult to raise, as the saying goes."

  "You stinky brat, stop right there!" Zhao Bihua's face turned bright red as she chased after her brother Zhao Taixu, who had already started running around the crowd.

  Liu Mingjiu stopped in his tracks, saw that Deputy Team Leader Zuo Zhenyuan was also there, adjusted his uniform, walked up to him, gave a standard military salute and said: "Deputy Team Leader Zuo, what brings you here too? Ha ha, aren't you busy this afternoon?"

  Zuo Zhenyuan took a glance at Liu Mingjiu, also made a gesture, and hastily returned a military salute: "You can send off your lover, but I'm not allowed to send off my niece? After all, Bili is also my goddaughter. As her godfather, I come to see her off, do I still need your approval?"

  "Deputy team leader, why are you also joining in the teasing?" Liu Mingjiu heard Zuo Zhenyuan's words and couldn't help but feel his face burning with embarrassment, looking at Zuo Zhenyuan with a resentful gaze.

  Zuo Zhenyuan was about to say something, but was interrupted by Zhao Taixu's shout: "Ah, save me! Second sister, what are you doing? Mother, Jiuzi brother, Left uncle, save me!"

  Everyone followed the sound and looked over, only to see Zhao Tai Xiu being pressed onto a horse carriage by two girls. One was constantly rubbing his armpits, while the other was pinching his upper body, making it impossible for Zhao Tai Xiu to cry or laugh. Liu Ming Jiu saw this scene and couldn't help but think of his cousins from his past life, wondering how they were doing in their careers and if they had found suitable partners. They probably still thought about him occasionally, the one who had died in that world.

  "Alright, you three stop making noise. Biling, it's time for you to hit the road." Zhao Li's words interrupted Liu Mingjiu who had just fallen into deep thought and the three siblings who were still frolicking about. But the three people were having so much fun that they seemed not to have heard their mother's call.

  Zuo Zhenyuan, however, stopped Zhao Lishi who was about to separate the three siblings and said in a low voice: "Since Biling has left, it will take at least half a year or even several years for them to reunite. Let them have their fun for now. You don't need to worry about it, younger sister."

  Liu Mingjiu looked at the three brothers and couldn't help but smile and say to Zhao Li: "Yes, auntie, let them make a fuss for a while and get closer."

  Zhao Li saw that both of them were saying this, and she sat back in the carriage by the side of the road with a relieved expression. She looked at her three children with a gentle and loving gaze, but didn't say anything more.

  After quarreling for a short while, both of them were drenched in sweat. Zhao Bi Zhen was younger after all and was the first to run out of energy, stopping her hands and saying to Zhao Tai Xiang: "You little brat, if you dare to sneak up on me and take revenge when big sister is gone, I'll deal with you even more ruthlessly than this when big sister comes back. For now, I'll spare your life."

  "I don't dare, I don't dare. Second sister, it seems like you're always the one who ambushes me, are you trying to get big sister to collect my debt?!" Zhao Tai Xiu saw that second sister had let go of her grip, knew that his time of being bullied was over, and pushed away Zhao Bi Lin's hands which were pressing down on him. He jumped out of the carriage and ran to the side while saying this. After finishing speaking, he squatted by the road and started panting heavily.

  Zhao Bili saw her brother escape and didn't chase after him, but instead looked at Zhao Taiyu and said: "No matter what, listen up, you're the man of our house. When I'm not home, don't bully your second sister, and take care of mom and second sister, got it?"

  Zhao Tai Xiu stood up, took a glance at his older sister, then looked at Liu Ming Jiu: "This is really a perfect match, even the way you talk is so similar. Don't worry, you can leave now, your heart's desire is still here, I knew this before you told me, and I know what to do."

  He finished speaking, and Zhao Bihua's suspicious gaze was fixed on Liu Mingjiu, while Liu Mingjiu also unconsciously cast his gaze at her. The four eyes met, and immediately parted again. Although both of them understood each other's intentions, they hadn't spoken openly, and upon seeing the other's gaze, they suddenly became flushed with embarrassment.

  "Haha, these two kids are at it again, aren't they? Their faces are all red!" Zuo Zhenyuan turned around and looked at Zhao Taixu who was standing on the side, sneering at the two of them: "You're a man, so in the future, don't say things like that to me, got it? Don't be like some rural woman, chattering away for no reason."

  Zhao Tai Xiu heard Zuo Zhen Yuan's words and could only respond softly, not daring to speak again. After all, Zuo Zhen Yuan was his father's superior for many years and also Zhao Bi Lin's godfather, so in any aspect, he had some reverence for him in his heart.

  Zuo Zhenyuan looked at Zhao Taixu, who lowered his head and remained silent. He turned to look at Liu Mingjiu and suddenly gave an order: "Liu Mingjiu, the General Inspector of Jianbei Six Towns and Deputy Commander of the Third Battalion, attention!"

  Liu Mingjiu instinctively stood at attention and responded with a "reporting for duty". But he immediately reacted, thinking to himself, is this a private sendoff? Why did the deputy team leader give him a military order? He couldn't ask out loud, so he could only stare at Zuo Zhenyuan in surprise. It wasn't just Liu Mingjiu who was stunned by Zuo Zhenyuan's sudden command, everyone else was also left standing there in a daze, looking at Zuo Zhenyuan with surprised eyes.

  Zuo Zhenyuan didn't care about the suspicious glances of others, and continued to say to Liu Mingjiu: "I now order you, ride my war horse, lead Zhao Bilin ahead and open the way, don't make any mistakes."

  "Yes." Liu Mingjiu listened, habitually stood up straight and saluted again, then took the reins from Zuo Zhenyuan's deputy officer and led the war horse to Zhao Bilin's side. He said softly: "Get on the horse, this is still a military order that forces people to do private things."

  Zhao Biling listened to Liu Mingjiu's words, first smiled, then blushed, and didn't hesitate much. With Liu Mingjiu's help, she jumped onto the back of the war horse. Liu Mingjiu also quickly got on the horse, sat in front of her, pulled the reins, and the war horse slowly moved forward.

  "Haha, Deputy Left, thank you." Zhao Li had already noticed a few days ago that her daughter had fallen for Liu Mingjiu, the young man who had been in love with her after being rejected by Chu Meng. At first, she was angry with her daughter because of the Chu family's involvement. But later, when Chu Meng and Zhao Biyin called off their engagement, which they had thought was a done deal, and announced that they wanted to break up and be free to date whoever they wanted, Zhao Li no longer opposed or got angry, but instead supported and was delighted.

  Zhao Bilin sat on the horseback, tightly embracing Liu Mingjiu's sturdy waist. She leaned against his back, feeling the unique masculine scent that he exuded in sweat, and her eyes became dazed, forgetting everything around her. Meanwhile, Liu Mingjiu also felt something special from Zhao Bilin's prolonged hug after getting on the horse, as a certain feminine charm clung tightly to his back, constantly rubbing against him with the movement of the warhorse. Adding to that, Zhao Bilin's fragrant hair was blown by the wind, brushing against his face and carrying a hint of a girl's freshness, making him somewhat distracted. The two rode on horseback, walking ahead of everyone else, quickly leaving behind those who stared at them with different gazes. The coachmen hired by the Zhao family and Liu Mingjiu had arranged for two bodyguards from the Liuhe Escort Agency to follow them, but they intentionally slowed down their pace, keeping a distance behind.

  "Nine." Zhao Bi Lin softly opened her mouth, her voice filled with tenderness and sweetness: "I really want to spend the rest of my life like this, leaning on your back, never leaving again."

  Liu Mingjiu listened to her words, and in this atmosphere, he, who was originally cold on the outside but hot on the inside, couldn't help but respond with a sentence that made his heart feel carefree: "I also hope so, let you lean on my back for a lifetime, forever together."

  After saying that, Liu Mingjiu suddenly came back to his senses, and the voice in his heart sounded again: "Liu Mingjiu, you are still just a pawn in someone else's hands now, you don't even know how many days your own life can be preserved, what right do you have to look for love? You can't ruin such a good girl for yourself."

  As soon as he thought of the voice in his heart, Liu Mingjiu immediately sat up straight and deliberately pulled his body away from the beauty behind him. He then said seriously: "Bilind, although I really want to be with you, but today I think I must make things clear with you."

  "Well, go ahead and say it, I'm listening." Zhao Biling couldn't see Liu Mingjiu's change in expression, and she naturally didn't notice the change in his tone of voice as she was immersed in her sweet thoughts.

  Liu Mingjiu suddenly didn't know what to say. He clearly liked her, and he knew she liked him too. He wasn't some kind of saint or immortal, and if it weren't for the chaotic times they lived in, his own fate would be uncertain, and he would definitely have ignited this flame of love to its fullest extent. But all of this was unchangeable, all of this was just a huge joke that heaven had played on him. They clearly loved each other, yet didn't dare to love. Clearly fond of each other, yet could only deeply bury their feelings.

  In the distant mountains, several eagles suddenly appeared, startled by the sound of horseshoes, and flew up into the clouds. Liu Mingjiu was awakened by this sound and continued to speak to Zhao Biling, who had been in a daze: "Biling, I don't deny that I like you very much, but please forgive me, at least for now, I cannot accept you. There are too many reasons, because I truly like you, so I cannot accept you, can you forgive me?"