"General Duan Fengxiao's North China Theater is retreating one after another, and he can't stand it anymore. Commander Tao will face a fierce battle in the near future. I don't know how Commander Tao is going to deal with it, but I think he deserves our confidence in him. But the people here, some people seek a way out, some people have fun in time, and some people want to take the opportunity to make a fortune in a national disaster......" Mei Jikang said, the smile in his eyes almost disappeared.

Jingyi looked at Mei Jikang and nodded.

Mei Ji Kangxu felt that his emotions were suddenly revealed, and he smiled instead: "Today is a ball, let's just talk about some happy things." ”

"Okay." Jing Yi takes a sip of champagne.

Although she wanted to keep a low profile, it was difficult to avoid the eyes of those tentative studies. Most of it is related to Tao Xiang, and it may not be because of her surname Cheng. People around me don't know, but they always know the relationship between Tao Xiang and the Cheng family...... She gritted her teeth and endured. When I came to this ball, I expected this situation. Fortunately, Mei Jikang made up his mind to make her happy, not only by her side, but also invited to introduce her to acquaintances from time to time. They looked like old friends.

With the arrival of Cheng Zhishen and his wife, more and more eyes were on her.

Jing Yi sighed secretly. She's overwhelmed with everything that's changed here. Especially saw Du Wenda and Cheng Zhishen shaking hands and greetings, Zhishen and Tao Xiang looked at each other and nodded and smiled...... It's like a world away. When Shen Hui'an came to her, this feeling was even stronger.

Hui An saw that Jing Yi didn't say anything. She just came over and quietly hugged her for a while.

Zhi Shen watched from the sidelines, and couldn't help but be a little moved.

Jingyi looked at Hui'an.

Hui An is still gentle and demure. Compared to the past, it is more round and jade. Jingyi looked at her standing beside Zhi Shen, shook her hand and said, "It's good to see you again." Da"

Hui An said, "I have to settle accounts with you." ”

"Are you afraid that people won't know that you're the banker's wife?" Jingyi smiled.

Hui An smiled softly and said, "Next Wednesday night, Zhishen has no entertainment, we will wait for you at home." There were no outsiders, only Zhishen and me, and the children. ”

Jingyi felt inconvenient in front of everyone's eyes and categorically refused, asking, "Are the children okay?" Have you ever said bad things about the Tenth Aunt to them? ”

Hui An glanced at Zhi Shen and said, "I haven't said it, but he often says it." ”

Zhishen laughed happily. He wanted to stay with Jingyi for a while, but there were too many people who came to talk to him. He had no choice but to leave Hui'an behind and go to the same Zhou 61 alone...... Jingyi and Hui'an stood together, both of them looking at Cheng Zhishen, who was like a fish in water.

Jing Yi asked, "Brother Jiu is really different. ”

Hui An didn't say anything for a long time.

The scale of the Du Family Ball is not small, and because of Du Wenda's connections in Shanghai, people can easily capture a dazzling figure. Even in such a place, Cheng Zhishen is completely impossible to ignore.

"He's always been that cautious." Hui An whispered.

Jingyi looked at her and didn't make a sound.

Cheng Zhishen's name is now more than a financial giant...... She touched Hui An's cup and said, "Thank you for your hard work." ”

"To be able to see you is not in vain for my hard work. I rarely accompany him to such occasions. Hui An smiled.

"You should still go out with him more. Not for anything else, even if it's just dancing. It's good for the body, so why not? "Jingyi avoids the heavy and light.

Hui An wanted to say something, but when she saw Mei Jikang beside Jing Yi, she smiled and said nothing. Seeing this, Mei Jikang whispered to Jingyi that he was sorry to leave and come back immediately. Jingyi nodded and watched him go...... When I turned back, I saw Hui An smiling.

"Mr. Mei San is quite good." Hui An whispered.

Jingyi nodded.

"When you come back, have you ever met with Commander Tao?" Hui An asked.

Jingyi hesitated, but nodded.

Hui An saw her expression, and her heart understood, so she said, "You should meet and have a good talk."

The two of them deliberately stood in a secluded place, no one disturbed them at this time, and the location was excellent, they could see all corners of the ballroom, and naturally they could also see Tao Xiang, who had never had a free place beside him since he came in. He is also always at ease and laughing.

He didn't seem to have brought a female companion, and Miss Su Meizhen hadn't shown up yet......

Jingyi slowly sipped champagne.

Hui An looked at her and asked in a low voice, "Jingyi, do you really plan to take Suixin away from him?" ”

Jingyi drank a glass of champagne to the bottom.

She saw who Tao Xiang was looking down at, and there was a smile on her face...... He sometimes has a smile like this, when he is very comfortable...... She turned down silently, looked away, and said, "I owe a lot to Suixin." ”

"If you recognize your daughter, you must recognize it. It's long overdue to recognize her. But recognizing her did not mean that she should leave her father. Hui An's warm hand rested on Jing Yi's arm.

Jingyi's dress sleeves were wrapped around her elbows, and her forearms were bare, a little cool. Hui An's hand came over, and she looked at Hui An. Hui An gestured to her with a look in her eyes. She turned her face to look in that direction - there was a little girl in Tao Xiang's arms, and the little girl in the snow-white princess dress was exactly what she wanted.

Her heart twitched.

Both father and daughter turned their backs to her, and they wrapped their arms around their father's neck, listening intently to his fellow conversations...... She heard Hui An say, "Suixin must not want to leave Muzhi." ”

Jing Yi stared straight at them.

Hui An said, "I don't mean anything else. It's not something that can be done overnight. Besides, now that you are running Tzu Chi well, you will not return to the United States for a while. Why don't you stay for a while...... It would be good to spend more time with their father and daughter. When the time comes, I don't know if I want to go with you. Besides, although the situation is not good, it is not so bad that it is out of control. We're all still here. ”

Jingyi nodded and said, "The hospital has just passed the difficult time, and I can't leave it alone." As the situation continues to deteriorate, Tzu Chi is still a church and is in the concession, so it may be able to take advantage of this to accommodate and treat more sick and wounded. But I am really sad and sad when I think of the loss of life and the fact that I can't do anything about it. ”

Hui An took Jing Yi's hand, shook his head and said, "Jing Yi, you and Commander Tao are really ......."

Before she finished speaking, the host reminded everyone to be quiet for a moment, and invited Mr. Du Wenda, the host of tonight's ball, to speak.

Jingyi saw Du Wenda raise his hand to greet the guests, went to the stage, and briefly said a few words to everyone. Then he leaned down slightly, stretched out his hand, looked in front of him a little, and said with a smile: "Moreover, tonight, it is an honor for General Tao Xiang, the commander of the Fourth Theater of Operations, to also attend the small party of the house, which makes the house shine. As an old friend of his, I am proud of his bravery on the battlefield; As a citizen, I am proud that this country still has such soldiers. ”

He paused. Many eyes turned to Tao Xiang. He stood there, smiled, and asked the daughter in his arms to greet him on his behalf. I saw the lovely Suixin swaying both hands at the same time. The father and daughter are in one place, and it is as beautiful as a painting.

Du Wenda said with a smile: "Thank you Miss Tao, thank you Commander Tao, and thank you to the soldiers who fought for the country in the artillery fire." I also hope that all of you present will have the same mood as you, and will be willing and do your best to make a modest contribution at the critical juncture of the country. Thank you all for coming, and have a great night. ”

Duwenda picked up the wine glass.

Jingyi also raised her glass, but she didn't drink it.

Her eyes always followed Tao Xiang's heart. Then he obediently took Tao Xiang's hand. She was still very short, and Tao Xiang had to give her some ...... Suddenly, she turned her head and looked behind her with a smile, it turned out to be Xiao Dunhuang who appeared. She immediately let go of Tao Xiang's hand, opened her arms, and Xiao Dunhuang picked her up and lifted her to her shoulders.

It seems that he is with Dunhuang, and he is very happy.

Jingyi also saw Tao Xiang glaring at Dunhuang, obviously a little jealous. Xiao Dunhuang smiled and put Suixin down, but he still held Suixin's little hand. I don't know what he and Suixin are talking about, so Suixin happily shakes his hand...... Tao Xiang touched Suixin's little head and smiled warmly.

The dance officially began, and Du Wenda and Mrs. Nine came down to lead the opening dance. Zhishen came back to join Hui An, and Mei Jikang stood beside Jingyi and asked her to do this first dance.

is a very ordinary dance step, although Jingyi has not danced for a long time, she can still keep up with the rhythm of the music, but Mei Jikang dances stiffly. She was a little surprised. Mei Jikang immediately noticed it and said with a smile: "Catherine, don't laugh at me." I felt like I was back in middle school, and I was as flustered as I was when I asked a female classmate to dance for the first time. ”

Jingyi smiled. It's so funny to confess.

"Mistermay......" She raised her chin slightly, looking at Mejikang, ready to weigh her words.

Mei Jikang smiled, "Let's finish this dance." Now, don't say anything. I know what you're trying to say. At least I have a good time to reminisce about. ”

There was undisguised admiration in his eyes.

Seeing him say this, Jing Yi said softly, "It's just tonight." ”

It's just that tonight, she should give herself a vacation. It is conceivable how difficult the days to come will be and how busy the days to come will be, so at least she should be able to relax when she can relax......

Jingyi always wanted to restrain her desire to see her heart, but she couldn't restrain it. Sui Xin was taken by Dunhuang and Tao Xiang by his side, like a pampered little princess...... She saw a face smiling like a flower.

She wanted to go over but couldn't, and she wanted to drink but had to hold back. Because she saw Zhishen and Hui'an passing, she also saw that Dunhuang pointed her out to Suixin.

Then I looked at her...... From time to time, the dancers who passed by blocked their view, tilted their heads and beckoned to her.

Sui Xin smiled very sweetly.

Jing Yi's eyes were full of tears, and she hurriedly turned her face. I don't care if I think she's rude...... Somewhat flustered, she took the handkerchief out of her clutch.

"Aunt Catherine." Then the tender voice called her. She had to be louder in the music.

Jingyi froze for a moment, then turned around and saw Xiao Dunhuang, who was pulling his little hand, standing in front of her with a smile. Then his sparkling starry eyes looked at her, and he called her Aunt Catherine again. Jing Yi looked at Suixin and slowly squatted down.

The skirt of her long gown was piled up on the floor.

She shook Suixin's arm and asked, "Are you completely alright?" ”

"It's been around for a long time." Then I smiled.

With an apple-like face, the smile seemed to roll in his hand.

Jing Yi looked at Suixin as if she was crazy, but she looked at Suixin a little inexplicably. She turned her face to look at Dunhuang, "Uncle Xiao? ”

Xiao Dunhuang coughed and said with a smile: "Suixin, you promised your father to dance the next dance with him?" Why don't you go? ”

Then he looked at Jingyi, oh, and said, "I know, Uncle Xiao, you want to dance with Aunt Catherine, right?" ”

"Imp." Xiao Dunhuang touched Suixin's hair.

"I know. Use me as an excuse to get to know Aunt Catherine. Sui Xin shook his head, frowned, and said, "Aunt Catherine, I have too many girlfriends with my uncle, don't dance with him." Otherwise, those in the back queue will stare at you...... It's so fierce......"

"Imp!" Xiao Dunhuang made an angry tooth itchy look.

Then he winked at Jingyi and said, "I'm joking with you, Aunt Catherine." Uncle Xiao is mine, don't bully him. I'm going to dance with my dad first...... Uncle Xiao, you wait for me, I'll dance with you in the next dance. ”

"Nan ......" Jingyi saw that she was leaving, and hurriedly grabbed her arm.

Then he was surprised and asked, "Why do you call me Nannan?" My family called me a girl. Oh, did you hear Aunt Wei call me that? ”

Jingyi was silent for a moment and said, "Your bow...... Loosen ......"

Standing still, Jingyi retied the white bow in her hair. A string of pearls adorned with a bow rests on her soft hair. Jingyi moved the beads away and said, "Go ahead." ”

Then he looked at her, came over and grabbed her neck, rubbed his little face against her cheeks, and said, "Thank you." ”

She ran away.

"Slow down!" Jingyi called her.

The little girl who is as dexterous as an edelweiss flower passes through the fragrant sideburns and fluttering skirts, like a fluttering butterfly flying through the flowers...... Jingyi got up and saw her running to Tao Xiang's side, looking up and talking to him. Tao Xiang smiled. He didn't look at it, but Jing Yi felt that his gaze was indeed on this side...... He stretched out his hand and took Suixin's little hand, followed Suixin's footsteps, and danced...... The father and daughter only play a game of dancing on the dance floor, but they are more conspicuous than the people dancing in the center of the dance floor.

"Do you want a handkerchief?" Xiao Dunhuang asked.

Jingyi inhaled and turned to look at him.

Xiao Dunhuang looked at her eyes full of tears. The soft waves in her big eyes gradually disappeared, and it was obvious that she had suppressed the sadness in her heart, so she asked, "Can I ask you to dance?" ”

Jingyi put her hand on his hand and said, "Don't step on my foot." ”

Dunhuang laughed.

Jingyi was taken off the dance floor by Dunhuang, looking at Dunhuang's smug smile, she also felt a lot happier...... It's still a waltz, things are not, people are no longer people, but the friendship lasts for a long time, making her feel warm and comfortable.

Xiao Dunhuang also looked at her with a smile.

This beautiful, confident, and never-defeating woman...... He whispered in her ear, "Occasionally I dream of you, and you are what you are. The days of war are too hard, and today we don't know what tomorrow will be. I thought that maybe one day I could dance with you again, and I couldn't die in front of me no matter what. ”

He laughs. Seeing Jingyi glaring at him, he laughed even harder. attracts people's attention, and they don't care.

He turned his eyes to look at Tao Xiang and said, "Mu Zhi and I can now be called precarious people. Tranquility, seize the moment. If you really make up your mind not to shepherd, I won't be polite to you......"

"Are you going to propose to him?" Jingyi blinked.

Xiao Dunhuang was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "No, I'm going to propose to you." ”

Jingyi stepped on the instep of his foot.

Xiao Dunhuang smiled, and Jing Yi's face was hot.

"Dunhuang, thank you all these years. How fortunate I am. She said.

It's not that I don't understand what he's thinking outside of friendship. But he never hid this thought, but never exceeded it.

Xiao Dunhuang said softly: "How fortunate it is, I also want to say this sentence." ”

She couldn't help but hug him gently, lean on his shoulder, and quietly finish the rest of the dance...... It seems that in the long river of time, we have been moving forward together for a long time. She knew that this friend would be with him.

"Take care, Dunhuang. I hope that when I have gray hair, I can still drink tea and play chess with you. When the time comes, tell me all your heroic deeds......" she said, looking up at him.

Xiao Dunhuang smiled and said, "A word is a certainty." ”

After the dance, Xiao Dunhuang sent her back to her original place, smiled at Mei Jikang on the side, and said that you are sorry to take care of Jingyi.

When he left, Mei Jikang asked Jingyi, "Do you want to take a break?" I see you're a little tired. ”

Jingyi did feel tired.

She quietly searched for Tao Xiang and Suixin, but couldn't find ...... The dancing and laughter in front of me seem to be separated by mountains and rivers, and it is difficult to blend in. She then said, "I want to go out and take some breath." ”

Mei Jikang accompanied her out of the ballroom and walked to the Du family's garden. When he met the waiter, Mei Jikang took a glass of soda for Jingyi. Jingyi took it in her hand and looked at Mei Jikang. He just smiled. This man seems to know everything, but he doesn't say much.

"Thank you." She said a lot.

"If you want to be so polite to me, I might as well go now. Du family's ball, I came cheekily. They didn't welcome our surname Mei. But you see, you can't choose your origin. Even if I have nothing to do with the Mei family's career, I will inevitably have some burdens. There are both good and bad, and you can't get rid of them, so it's better to accept them calmly. Mei Jikang said with a smile.

Jingyi listened, and was stunned for a while, only to realize that he was comforting her.

She took a sip of soda and said, "You're talking about me too." ”

"I mean myself. Even people like me have a lot of helplessness. And what about you? I am very fortunate that Cheng Zhichen and Cheng Zhishen are your brothers, and Mr. Cheng is your father, but unfortunately they are your brothers and your fathers. You will benefit greatly from them, and you are destined to pay a price commensurate with them...... I run a newspaper and have the most sensitive information. Chief Cheng Zhichen has a lot of power in his hands, and some news that he doesn't want to see in the newspaper can still be ignored. Otherwise, how could you let go of such good material as you. Chief Cheng's sister-in-law, a piece of lace news can make Luoyang paper expensive. Mei Jikang said with a smile.

"It sounds like it's complaining about the new 61 and the 61 lock." Jingyi said. She thought for a while, "In the past, in Nanjing, there was a very famous reporter who specialized in writing celebrity lace news, and his pen name was Mei Kai...... I'm very curious about this man. Although he wrote a lot, and some of the content was too bizarre, many people thought it was apocryphal, and did not believe it, but I think he had the intention of satirizing current events by writing such anecdotes. ”

She said and looked at Mei Jikang.

Mei Jikang blinked and said, "Oh, there is such a thing? Then this man is very smart. This one is not allowed to be written, and that one is not allowed to be written, so I have to write some spring flowers and autumn moons. ”

Jing Yi smiled.

"It's okay for you to say I complain. In short, it is an indisputable fact that the degree of freedom of the press can be even higher. Mei Jikang was still smiling, but the look in his eyes was serious. Do you think I'm an embroidered pillow and only know how to chase women and dance? ”

Jing Yi smiled, but didn't deny it.

Mei Jikang looked at her with a hint of distraction.

Jingyi realized it and smiled. Mei Jikang immediately sighed and said, "I knew that I shouldn't have exposed my mind so quickly. However, Catherine, you are a single woman, and I am a single man, please give me a chance. Don't be in a hurry to reject me......"

Jing Yi raised her hand to show him the ring.

Mei Jikang coughed and said, "You forgot that you have spies with you. It's just your shield. You may have known that there are too many disciples on the beach...... Or maybe it's something you want to protect for you. ”

"Mystermay, I won't be here for long. This time, in addition to being entrusted by my mentor, I am responsible for continuing Tzu Chi, which is to recognize my daughter and bring her back to the United States. Since you know something, you know my predicament. At the moment, I don't have the heart to fall in love. Jingyi said frankly.

Mei Jikang said disapprovingly: "Of course, whoever fights with the Tao family will not encounter some difficulties. Because this misses the sweetness of love, it's a bit not cost-effective. ”

Jingyi couldn't laugh anymore.

In front of her was Tao Xiang holding Suixin's hand and dancing with her...... It is not difficult for her to understand Tao Xiang's actions. He just wants her to know that in his heart, he, the father, is the most trustworthy and trustworthy person at the moment.

In a trance, she heard giggles.

sighed, and when I really heard the little girl's laughter, I thought it was satisfying...... She followed the laughter, but sure enough, she was satisfied. Suixin, who was running on the grass, sitting on the bench and watching her run, was Tao Xiang. There were two men standing beside him, one of whom she recognized as Lu Sihai.