flstandardbreds Chapter 177 Confession
Chapter 177 Confession
Wang Chengnan glanced out the window and saw Li Ziping and his team were investigating the scene. It would probably take some time, so he said softly, "Fifteen years ago, my hometown was swept by the Japanese invaders, and my parents and relatives were all gone.
A few of my fellow villagers and I escaped by chance, and then went to the provincial capital to make a living together, but unexpectedly we got separated from them halfway.
I was short and not a local, so I couldn’t find a job and had to beg for food. I was often bullied.
One time, I was beaten by a group of thugs. They hit me so hard that I thought I was going to die. But a girl stopped them.
Seeing that I was seriously injured, the girl gave me two buns and a few silver dollars and told me to see a doctor.
The girl's cute and kind appearance is deeply imprinted in my heart, and I will never forget it in my life.
After I felt better, I wanted to go and say thank you to her, but I didn't know where to find her, so I waited every day at the place where I was beaten. Finally, one weekend, she and her mother came out shopping.
That day I thanked her and wanted to return the remaining money to her, but she refused, saying it was a piece of cake for her and I shouldn't worry about it.
When she saw that I was wearing thin clothes, she went to her mother and acted like a spoiled child, and arranged for me to work as a clerk in her cloth shop so that I no longer had to live without a place to stay.
Later, Jiangcheng was occupied by the Japanese invaders and the smoke of gunpowder was everywhere, so I joined the army.
I told myself that if I was lucky enough to come back alive and the girl was still unmarried, I would tell her that I loved her.
I know that I am not worthy of her and I don't seek any result. I just want her to know that she is the best person in the world and will always be in my heart.
I thought the war would be over in a year or two, but as the troops moved around and carried out various missions, it took more than ten years.
I was hit by a shell while suppressing a riot and nearly died. Fortunately, the organization got me penicillin, which saved my life, but I can no longer hold a gun with my right hand.
My superior asked me to transfer to civilian work. I wanted to see the girl again to see how she was doing, so I asked to be transferred back to Jiangcheng.
After asking around, I learned about the girl's situation. I think God has been kind to me. Not only did I meet her, but I also have the opportunity to see her every day.
I was afraid of scaring her and she would reject me, so I didn't dare to tell her my identity. But now that she asked, I can only tell her the truth. I hope she will give me a chance and let me take care of her in the future. "
Xu Man was shocked when she heard Wang Chengnan's story, and recalled some past events.
That year, she and her elder brother went to attend a friend's birthday party. On the road, they saw a beggar being beaten by a group of people. She felt very sorry for him, so she spoke out to stop the thugs and gave him the two buns she had just bought and a few silver dollars.
Later, she met the beggar again. She saw that he had dressed himself neatly, looked well-dressed and was very polite. He came specially to thank her and wanted to return the money. He thought he was a good person, so she begged her mother to arrange a job for him.
She didn't take it seriously at all, but she didn't expect that this person was actually Wang Chengnan? !
Xu Man just felt that the world was too small and fate was too wonderful...
Xu Man was a little overwhelmed by Wang Chengnan's sudden confession.
After nearly a year of getting along, Xu Man felt that Wang Chengnan was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and he never caused trouble for her at work. She treated him as an ordinary friend.
To take the relationship to the next level, especially considering her own status, Xu Man didn't know what to do.
"I...I'm a capitalist, divorced and have two children. You have a good family background, so we are not suitable."
Wang Chengnan: "I don't care about those things. What I like is you as a person. I was able to save my life from the battlefield. It is God's blessing to me, giving me the opportunity to make up for my regrets.
My right hand is disabled and I can't use it, and I'm an uneducated and rough guy. I'm not worthy of you, I hope you don't despise me.
If we are lucky enough to form a family, I will treat your children as my own and do my best to protect you all your life!"
Xu Man was moved and panicked and said: "I... I am so confused. Please let me calm down and think about it carefully."
Wang Chengnan: "Okay, take your time to think about it, I will always wait for you."
At this moment, Xu Man didn't know how to face Wang Chengnan and just wanted to escape. As soon as she left the room, she found her parents and Xu Yun huddled under the window, eavesdropping with great interest.
"Ahem...let's go back!" Xu Man coughed twice, signaling Xu's father and the others to leave.
The three of them stood up and smiled awkwardly.
Father Xu waved at Wang Chengnan and smiled: "Captain Wang, thank you for today. I'll treat you to a drink some other day."
Wang Chengnan smiled and said, "Uncle Xu, you don't have to be polite. I am also helping the organization to eliminate the pests. I have already retired from the army. Just call me by my name."
Father Xu: "Then I'll ask you to come to Chengnan. We'll go back first and have a family dinner in a few days. Please come and have a meal."
Wang Chengnan glanced at Xu Man and saw that she lowered her head, but she did not reject him: "Okay, thank you Uncle Xu."
Wang Chengnan sent two police officers to escort Xu Man and the others home.
On the way, Xu's mother saw that the two police officers were a little distance away from her, so she took Xu Man's arm and whispered, "Mom thinks you can agree to what Wang Chengnan said."
Xu Man: "Mom, my mind is so confused now, please stop making things more complicated for me, let me think about it carefully."
Xu's mother: "You are too simple-minded. I am afraid that you will ruin your future. When a woman looks for a man, she should not only stand on the standpoint of emotion, we should be more practical.
To put it more realistically, choosing a husband is like choosing a father for your child!
Your grandpa's family was originally a wealthy landlord, but they were targeted by warlords and their house was looted.
If I hadn't married your father and let you join the Xu family, the situation would have been so chaotic that you brothers and sisters wouldn't even know where to dig wild vegetables!
Because you married into the Chen family and lived the life of a wealthy wife, Zhan Ning and Xiao Wei were able to live a life without worries about food and clothing.
Even though that bastard Chen Nanming abandoned his wife and children and has nothing to do with his job, it is undeniable that your two children have not suffered any grievances in their lives. Compared with those children from poor families, they are so happy.
It’s a pity that the current situation is unpredictable. Being rich has become a crime, and the family property accumulated by several generations is gone in an instant.
Even temporary workers like Huang He and Zhang Chao, with just a work permit, can kidnap and extort us at will. We don’t know what the situation will be like in the future.
Our neighbor wanted to send his child to join the army, but when they found out that his family was a capitalist, they wouldn’t even let him fill out the registration form!
I have finally come to realize that having money is useless these days. You need connections in the officialdom or the military to truly protect your life.
Wang Chengnan was a regiment commander before he retired. His connections in the army are beyond our imagination. If it weren't for him, our family would have been wiped out tonight!"
Xu Man: "...What you said makes sense, but it is unfair to Wang Chengnan. We are clearly calculating and taking advantage of him.
Now, relying on his obsession, we can live a peaceful life. But what about in the future, when this obsession is gone, what can we use to maintain our marriage?
I have suffered too much from Chen Nanming and I don't want to remarry. If reality forces me to find a man to rely on, I hope that I can have a mutual understanding with that man, so that life won't be too difficult. "
Xu's mother: "You and Wang Chengnan both work in the store. You can develop feelings for each other by spending time together day and night. No matter what, you have to think about it carefully for the sake of the two children."
Xu Man glanced at Wang Chengnan's coat on his shoulder and said, "Let me think about it."
Mother Xu: "Okay."