Chapter 173 We were almost brothers-in-law
"You two know each other!" Li Huaide said with his mouth wide open.

Zhen Jiang also looked at them in confusion and asked suspiciously, "Do you two know each other?"

"Well, I guess so." Zhen Ni answered vaguely and didn't continue.

Liu Zhiye nodded awkwardly, looking extremely embarrassed.

Li Huaide came over curiously and asked, "What's going on? Tell me."

Zhen Jiang ignored him with a cold face. Then, she looked at Liu Zhiye with a complicated expression, "What are you doing here?"

Liu Zhiye opened his mouth, not knowing how to start. This was the first time they met after their last unpleasant meeting.

"How about we go out and talk?" Liu Zhiye suggested.

Zhenni nodded and left the house first. Liu Zhiye then smiled and said goodbye to Li Huaide and his wife and also walked out.

The male and female were left looking at each other, confused as to what was going on.

After a while.

Li Huaide suddenly understood something.

With excitement flashing in his eyes, he said, "It seems like these two are up to something."

Zhen Jiang also became excited, "Oh, could it be that there was something going on between Xiao Ni and this Director Liu?"

If this is true, they can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Jenny is a beautiful and talented girl, but she just doesn't want to find a partner, which makes them very worried. It is almost becoming a headache for the family.

Her family introduced her to outstanding young people from her parents' unit, young talents in the army, and children from the compound, but she looked down on them all, even avoided them and directly declined them.

This made her family think that she had problems in that area.

Now, at least it can be proved that there is no problem with Jenny's sexual orientation.

But she was already in her twenties and still single, and was about to become an "old maid". Although she was well-off, her parents were still very worried, as even the emperor's daughter had trouble finding a husband.

They were eager for Jenny to find her other half as soon as possible, so they kept looking for a suitable partner for her in various occasions, but it seemed that they were always unsatisfactory.

"Hey, Old Li, this Director Liu looks quite young. Do you know anything about his specific situation?" Zhen Jiang asked about Liu Zhiye's situation curiously.

Li Huaide observed his wife's expression and immediately understood what she meant. However, he felt a little sorry.

"Comrade Liu Zhiye is truly an outstanding comrade! He was a former military cadre, has made outstanding contributions, and has first-class working ability. He is only 26 years old this year and has already reached the deputy director level..."

Zhen Jiang was delighted to hear this. She secretly thought that Liu Zhiye and his younger sister Zhen Ni, one talented and the other beautiful, were a perfect match.

If they were together, it would be like a beautiful woman and a hero, a harmonious couple. She couldn't help but imagine what a wonderful thing it would be!
Li Huaide carefully observed her expression and told her: "Unfortunately, he is married."

When Zhen Jiang heard this, her face suddenly turned ugly. She asked in disbelief, "What did you say? He's already married! Then what's going on between him and my little sister?"

Li Huaide nodded and reminded her carefully: "When they come back, you should be careful with your words. Don't say anything nonsense. Just pretend nothing happened. We will find a way to get their intelligence later."

Zhen Jiang said with a slightly worried look on her face: "Oh! I saved it. I won't be reckless." But she thought in her heart: "Oh! I am so happy for nothing."

"Oh! We're not sure if it's what we think. If we're wrong, let's make a bigger joke." Li Huaide said helplessly.

"Yeah! I understand. I'm just afraid that they really have something going on. Liu Zhiye is already a married man! And my younger sister is stubborn and stubborn. What if she gets stuck in an extreme situation? What will happen then..." Zhen Jiang said worriedly.

……

Liu Zhiye and Zhen Ni walked out of Li Huaide's house in silence. They were silent along the way, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing in the quiet community road.

After a while, the two broke the silence at the same time and said in unison: "You!"

"You!" Zhen Ni said with a smile, "Liu Zhiye, where is your cheerfulness?"

Liu Zhiye was stunned and also laughed.

Zhenni's smile was like sunshine shining through the window, making people feel warm and comfortable. Liu Zhiye looked at her and said, "Zhenni, you look better when you smile."

Hearing this, Zhenni's tone was full of resentment. She turned around and asked, "If I'm pretty, why don't you like me?"

"Uh! This..." Liu Zhiye was speechless and fell into silence again. Zhenni laughed again, breaking the awkward atmosphere: "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. Look how scared you are."

Liu Zhiye asked, "How have you been lately?"

Zhenni was stunned for a moment, her face turned pale, and she replied, "I'm not good."

Liu Zhiye was a little worried: "Zhen Ni, I'm sorry, I..."

Zhenni interrupted him and pleaded, "I'm not here to listen to your apology. Don't you have anything to say to me?"

"Let me ask you one question: have you ever liked me?"

"Don't give me the cold shoulder. I just want to hear your true feelings."

Liu Zhiye hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded and admitted: "Yes, I once liked you." He didn't dare to look into Zhen Ni's eyes, as if he was avoiding something.

When Zhenni heard this answer, tears could not help but flow down her cheeks. She said softly, "You don't have to say anything. I understand. I have received your kindness."

"Zhiye, I want to tell you that I don't hate you, really...

Liu Zhiye was so excited that he could not control himself. He said softly: "Zhen Ni, if I can meet you again in the next life, I will never let you suffer the slightest injustice again."

When Zhen Ni heard this, a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that no matter what happened, she should not resent Liu Zhiye.

The feelings between them have gone beyond the boundary of hatred. She gently hugged Liu Zhiye, crying but smiling, and said, "Thank you, Zhiye."

Liu Zhiye also laughed. He knew that their story had come to an end, but their feelings would never end.

They will carry this feeling with them and move forward no matter what difficulties and challenges they may encounter in the future.

The two of them returned to Li Huaide's house chatting and laughing, looking relaxed and natural.

Li Huaide and his mother were curious and wanted to find out some clues from their expressions.

By dinner time, the smell of alcohol from the four of them filled the air.

Li Huaide, under the influence of alcohol, asked Zhiye a question: "When did you two meet?"

Liu Zhiye was silent for a moment, then continued: "That's a long story, it happened after the second battle..."

His voice was deep and magnetic, like an old man telling a forgotten history.

Their story not only attracted Li Huaide and his wife, but also made Jenny unable to extricate herself from the sweet memories.

After hearing the story, Zhen Jiang sighed and said, "Oh! What a pity! Little sister, is what Comrade Zhiye said true?"

Zhen Ni was stunned for a moment and responded: "Oh, yes! The first time I saw him was in the field hospital. He was carried down from the battlefield by his comrades, his body covered in blood, it was shocking..."

"I still remember that there was a bearded man who was particularly excited. He cried and shouted to save their deputy company commander, and he knelt down suddenly..." Zhen Ni continued.

Hearing this, Liu Zhiye continued: "That was a platoon leader under my command, named Ge Shuping. He was the one who pulled me out from the pile of dead bodies and saved my life. He was also the one who insisted on sending me to the field hospital. At that time, I was already dying. Otherwise..."

"In the field hospital, Zhenni and her comrades worked together to rescue me and finally saved me from danger. Later I heard that Zhenni even donated blood several times to save my life. Due to excessive blood loss and fatigue, she finally collapsed..." When Liu Zhiye mentioned this, he looked at her with gratitude. Zhenni is undoubtedly a selfless hero, and her bravery and care are admirable.

Li Huaide asked in surprise: "Wow! You two really have a deep relationship! Logically, you should have left together, so why didn't you do that?"

Zhen Jiang was also very moved after hearing this and exclaimed, "Yes! You two are really a perfect match made in heaven! Why did you break up?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhiye didn't know where to start.

Seeing this, Zhen Ni decisively came to his rescue: "Let me tell you the story! This is what happened. On the day Zhiye was discharged from the hospital, I received a temporary order to follow the comrades from the headquarters to the troops to support the local area... Later, Zhiye couldn't contact me several times... Due to some strange coincidences, we were cut off from each other... It was not until I returned to China last time and went to find Zhiye that I discovered that it was Song Ziwen who was behind it..."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Jiang asked angrily, "Is it Song Ziwen, the second son of Uncle Song, who is behind this?"

Jenny nodded sadly.

Zhen Jiang was even more furious when she saw this. Her sister finally found a lover, but this bastard ruined it. The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. So she slammed the table and said, "Okay! I didn't expect this bastard to be so mean. I'll go to his house and talk to his father about it..."

(End of this chapter)