Extra: "Sijun Across the Blue Sky" (5)
Jingyi also poured herself a cup of tea, and without looking at Haruko, she asked, "What are you careful about?" ”
She held the teacup in her fine white hand, and the gentle aroma of the tea made her feel more comfortable...... Looking up at Haruko, he saw that she was sitting straight, and he looked at himself intently.
"I'm afraid someone will be bad for you. Because you are Tao Sang's wife, the sister of Commander-in-Chief Cheng, and because of your Tzu Chi Hospital, you are helping wounded soldiers. I've come to tell you that, if you can, please leave Shanghai and go to a safe place. Haruko was a little anxious, and her sentences were very fragmentary. Because of her eagerness, her already red face turned even redder. It seemed that Jingyi's temporary silence made her feel that Jingyi didn't trust her, and Haruko hurriedly took out an envelope from her handbag and gave it to Jingyi, "These are a few secret messages. Mrs. Tao, please believe me. Tao Sang is kind to me, I ......"
"So Miss Haruko is here to tell those who are watching secretly that this is something they can't move easily, right?" Jingyi didn't open the envelope. The envelope was a delicate plain cotton paper with cherry blossoms printed on it, and there was no ink at all, and she certainly didn't know what it contained. And Haruko's identity, she doesn't know for sure. I only know that Haruko Fujino and the adoptive father of Jin Yunqi, who has died in Huangquan, are already important figures in the Japanese invasion of China...... For this alone, Haruko's every move is bound to attract attention. Besides, if she pays attention to the details of Haruko's body, she always feels that Haruko is not so simple at this time.
In addition to her catching clues to judge, she also relies on her sensitivity and intuition as a woman.
What's more, this situation seems familiar...... It's just that she was younger at the time, and she was facing more aggressive women.
Jingyi said, "Miss Haruko, thank you for your kindness. If you know, you will be grateful that you can still remember the friendship of the past at this time. But we can't take your help. Da"
Qingzi looked at Jingyi's calm face, and said for a while: "Mrs. Tao, since you said so, you should also know very well that if there is no Tao Sang, I am afraid that there is no such person as Qingzi in the world today." You are very, very important to Tausang, and I hope you are safe. If you are safe, Taosang will be at ease. Don't deny me the slightest help because of my nationality. I can't stop the war, but it's my duty to protect my friends. ”
Jingyi also looked at Haruko. She couldn't say that she was not moved at all when she heard Haruko's words.
"Miss Haruko, thank you." Jingyi said, "It's not because of Miss Haruko's nationality and identity that I can't accept your help. This is my home country, Miss Haruko. Although this is a concession, it is still Chinese territory. Here, I shouldn't be afraid of anyone. ”
Jing Yi's tone was very light, and her tone was not shocking. She didn't seem to know how dangerous her words were, now and in the future, but just the most ordinary conversation that took place in the tea-filled living room.
Haruko understood what Jingyi meant, although she still wanted to persuade again, but she also knew that for a strong-willed person like Jingyi, her persuasion might not be effective.
She shook her head, still unrelenting, and said, "Mrs. Tao, I respect you and your choice. I'll be in Shanghai during this time, so if there's anything I can do to help, please feel free to let me know. If you find it inconvenient for you, Mrs. Tao, to associate with me, you can simply send someone to tell me. I live on Yuyuan Road. ”
Jingyi smiled and didn't nod, but motioned for Haruko to try the refreshments and tell her which ones were homemade snacks.
Although Haruko didn't have the heart to use refreshments, she had to respond.
The conversation between the two was interrupted, and the living room fell silent.
Jingyi drank tea and watched Haruko taste dim sum delicately - Haruko was actually about the same age as her, because she had a round face the size of a palm, and she always looked a little childish...... She was unconsciously distracted, and Haruko was stunned when she found out, and smiled shyly at her, and she naturally smiled at her.
The original topic couldn't go on, but neither of them could find a suitable topic to talk about.
"It's hot, too, Miss Haruko is from the north, right? I'm afraid I won't be able to adapt to the humidity and heat here for a while, and I need to take care of my body. Jing Yi said softly.
She put the teacup down.
"Yes. Fortunately, I have lived here for a while, so it will be good to get used to it for a few days...... After a while, I may go back to my hometown of Nara. Haruko lowered her head.
Jingyi looked at her and thought to herself, what Haruko said, does this "after a while" refer to the time when her family is still in Shanghai...... She heard a sound on the stairs, and saw Sui Xin coming downstairs.
Seeing that Jingyi was talking to the guest, she didn't make a rash sound, but obediently held Qiu Wei's hand, and stood down when she went down the stairs, waiting for Jingyi to signal her.
Jing Yi saw that Suixin was carrying her small schoolbag and holding a stack of piano scores in her arms, knowing that she was going out to take lessons at Teacher Anna's. She hadn't spoken yet, and Haruko had already found her heart. Jing Yi simply let Suixin come closer.
Then he said hello to Haruko, and then said to Jingyi: "Mom, grandma wants me to remind you that it's almost time to go back to work." It's too late to go to work on an empty stomach. ”
"Got it." Jingyi smiled.
"Is this Commander Tao's son-in-law?" Haruko looked at Suixin intently.
"It's the little girl." Jingyi replied with a smile.
Haruko looked at Jingyi.
Jing Yi looked at her daughter's gaze, compared to just now, it was like two people. This little girl seems to have come out of a snowdrift, delicate and beautiful like a snow doll, which makes people dare not breathe...... Haruko said softly, "It's so big." ”
Jingyi nodded and smiled, "Yes, time flies so fast." ”
Although she was by her side every day, she couldn't believe it when she looked at it. It was as if the chubby baby was still in the crook of the arm, but before I knew it, it was so big......
Jingyi looked at Haruko, and Haruko whispered, "It's really tall." The son-in-law is much smaller than my Ichiro, but she's about the same height. ”
"Boys." Jingyi smiled.
Haruko looked at her eyes, and she saw them all. She didn't study the meaning in detail, but only listened to Haruko: "The son-in-law is too much like Mrs. Tao." ”
"I've often heard people say that they look exactly like me." Jing Yi still smiled.
Haruko shook her head and gestured at the peak of her eyebrows, Xu couldn't remember how to use the right words for a while, but just gestured. Jingyi also understood, and also looked at Suixin - this child may grow more like Tao Xiang in the future......
"Mom?" Then he shook Jingyi's hand. The back and forth between her mother and the strange Japanese woman made her feel uncomfortable.
Haruko saw that she looked like she was protecting her mother, and she couldn't help but feel more and more pity. But she also knew that she was not very popular here, so she prepared to leave.
Haruko got up, bowed deeply to Jingyi, and said, "Then I'll take my leave first, Mrs. Tao." ”
Jingyi personally sent her out.
Seeing the car waiting outside the door, and the man waiting to support her, Jingyi instantly felt familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen it. Haruko didn't introduce them, but got into the car first. The man also bowed to Jingyi before getting into the car, but did not speak.
Jingyi waited for the car to leave, and then she breathed a sigh of relief, and when she turned around, she saw Qiu Wei and Suixin standing in the door waiting for her, so she smiled, and said with a smile: "Nan Nan should go to class, right?" Go ahead. Hello to Teacher Anna for me. ”
So she agreed, and Fu's mother took her out.
Qiu Wei waited for her heart to go farther away before she said worriedly: "Miss, the Japanese have found 61 doors, and you still don't have anything to do!" Looking at her appearance, it's not a small one. In case it is a trick to salute first and then soldier, the Japanese are the most cunning...... Aren't you afraid of young ladies? ”
"If you're afraid, won't you go to the 61st door?" Jing Yi asked rhetorically with a smile. She thought to herself that Qiu Wei's judgment was true, although she didn't know the details of the situation of Haruko Fujino, looking at her conversation and behavior, it was obviously not the same as the beautiful girl many years ago. This may be due to the support of her powerful adoptive father, and it may not be that there are some factors that she can't understand, looking at the respectful attitude of the accompanying man towards her...... If that is the case, Haruko's words to her to ensure her safety in Shanghai may not be empty words. At the same time, Qiu Wei's worries are not unreasonable.
But these are just her guesses, and it's hard for her to predict what will happen.
Seeing Jingyi say this, Qiu Wei frowned and said, "Then you should also think of a countermeasure." Now the uncle is a thorn in their side, and the young lady is naturally the first to bear the brunt of the thorn in the flesh. Not to mention the Japanese-occupied area, are there still fewer people assassinated in the concession? Miss ......"
"Oh, I just remembered. You came over just in time, I discussed with the old lady last night, you live alone with the children, we are a little worried, I want you to bring Dabao and them to live with us. If you come here, you can't live here, so why don't you move to the Sixth...... What do you think? Jingyi asked.
"The old lady just told me. I'm thinking about Miss, too. In this way, I can see Miss and Nan Nan every day, which is very good. It's just that Miss, don't think that our mother and son are a nest of trouble. The children are too skinny...... "Qiu Wei saw that Jingyi was not in a hurry about her safety, but still considered her and the children first, and she was moved, but also added a little sourness.
Jingyi smiled: "What's this...... It's just naughty. That's when it comes to life. ”
Qiu Wei saw that although Jingyi was smiling, her face was not good-looking, so she asked her if she was tired or if something had happened. Based on her understanding of the young lady, I am afraid that the latter is more likely.