Yu Zeyao raised his eyebrows and straightened his face, "Weapons?"
"The most advanced weapons - made at the current president's secret military base. I can provide them as long as Vice President Yu wants them."
Yu Zeyao couldn't help but look at Lan Zhan twice more, his fingers paused on the edge of the teacup. His expression became more solemn, and after a long time, he slowly spoke: "Selling weapons privately is a heinous crime. Besides, where did Chairman Lan get the channel from?"
"The Vice President doesn't need to ask any more questions about this. These are my conditions. It's up to you to agree or not. You are a smart person, and I believe you will know what decision to make."
Yu Zeyao pondered for a while, as if he was really considering it. After a while, he nodded slightly, "I will consider this matter carefully."
"I hope I can get a reply before tomorrow. There are some things I need to make further arrangements for."
Yu Zeyao stood up, nodded, and asked the butler to send Lan Zhan out.
For a long time, he stared at Lan Zhan's back, thinking. Zhuang Yan, who was standing beside him, couldn't figure out what he was thinking at the moment. If he cooperated with Lan Zhan, it would undoubtedly be the best way to consolidate his regime in the future.
However, judging from the Vice President's expression, he seemed to be hesitant.
… … … … …
Bai Yeqing arranged a flight for the afternoon.
Before boarding the plane, Xia Xingchen called Shen Min first. Knowing that they were coming, Shen Min was very happy and started cleaning early.
Bai Qingrang's health had just improved a little, and he was in much better spirits than before. Xia Xingchen put a fur collar on him and helped him get on the plane.
The plane was very fast and we arrived in Liangcheng soon.
After leaving the Air Force Ministry, a car took them directly home.
Xia Xingchen sat in the passenger seat, occasionally looking back at the two old men sitting in the back seat. They looked out the same window at the scenery outside, occasionally whispering a few words, and when their eyes met, there was more relief and joy in their eyes - in fact, the scenery in winter was not as good as that in spring. The bare branches made the whole town look desolate, and there was nothing special about it, but the two old men were enjoying the view. Even a withered branch seemed to have a different flavor.
She thought, it’s not the scenery that’s unique, but... the person who accompanies her to see the scenery is unique!
Xia Xingchen felt a little more emotional. However, when she thought about her mother going back to Country M after the New Year, she felt even more melancholy.
Because of her presence, my father was in much better spirits. If he knew she was leaving, I don't know how lost he would be.
She sighed softly and turned back to look at the road ahead. At this age, separation is really a painful thing.
She suddenly felt lucky that she met Bai Yeqing at the right time in her life...
Fortunately, they did not separate. After the New Year, they became a real couple...
She lowered her head and touched the ring on her ring finger. Thinking of his proposal last night, she couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips.
Therefore, Mr. Bai is not as unromantic as he thinks!
… … … …
Shen Min was waiting for them at the door early.
Bai Qing asked people to bring in the New Year gifts one by one, and the few of them stayed in the room, making it quite lively.
The three elders were sitting around the fire, chatting about the New Year. Shen Min didn't refuse. When they invited her, she nodded and agreed to go with them. Xia Xingchen also breathed a sigh of relief.
Then they talked about the topic of the wedding. They said they would let Shen Min make the guest list. Shen Min was a low-key person. All her relatives were in Liangcheng, and they were not very close. Xia Guopeng had run out of cool mats a long time ago, so naturally he could not list any names.
After talking about everything, Shen Min got up to prepare dinner. Lan Ting wanted to go with her, but Shen Min refused to let her help. Looking at the two mothers pushing the car back and forth, Xia Xingchen smiled with curved lips, and she felt happy.
"Okay, stop arguing." Xia Xingchen stood between the two of them, "I'll go help."
She turned around and said to Madam Lanting, "Mom, go out and walk with Dad. I just noticed that as soon as he came in, his heart was attracted by the flowers and plants my mom planted outside. Please accompany him to the back garden and be careful when walking so he doesn't fall."
Mrs. Lanting was indeed worried that he would not be stable with his crutches.
Seeing that the other person had already gone out, he did not insist and quickly followed him.
She walked to Bai Qingrang in a few steps, seemed to consider for a moment, and then quietly took his arm. Bai Qingrang was shocked by the tightness of his arm. He seemed to have not expected her to do this. He lowered his eyes, glanced from her hand, and then fell on her, his eyes were a little hot.
Mrs. Lanting felt a little uncomfortable when he looked at her.
All the sharpness she had in the political arena in the past was now just soft shyness in front of this man.
"... Xingchen said she was worried that you would fall, so if I hold you like this, you'll be fine." She explained. However, this explanation was particularly far-fetched.
Bai Qingrang said "Oh" and looked away from her face. He lowered his head to look at the wild flowers on the roadside, and the corners of his lips curved up, not hiding it.
He took a step forward and said, "You have to hold on tight, my legs are weak right now, if you let go you might fall."
"Are you tired from the flight?" Mrs. Lanting frowned worriedly, "How about I help you go in and rest?"
As she spoke, she really wanted to take him in. Her worried look made Bai Qingrang smile even more.
The warm hand held hers. She was startled and looked up at him. His eyes were smiling and gentle as jade. "I was just joking with you. Don't take it seriously. I am in better spirits now than ever before."
Lan Ting understood and breathed a sigh of relief. Then she looked at him with a reproachful look, "Since you are so energetic, you don't need my help."
As she spoke, she pretended to pull her hand back. However, he held it tightly, and after struggling for a few times, she failed to break free, and instead pulled him closer, hugging his arm tighter.
After several times, Madam Lanting couldn't help but blush and lowered her head, not daring to meet his mischievous smile. Bai Qingrang looked at her like this, and sighed absentmindedly: "You really haven't changed at all. Now, you are still the same as the girl you were back then."
"How can it be the same?" Madam Lanting sighed, "Time waits for no one. Even the stars are this big now."
"The time left for us is getting less and less..."
As soon as Bai Qingrang said this, he suddenly felt a little sad. The two looked at each other, and he couldn't help but hold Lanting's hand in his palm and hold it tighter.
This time, she did not struggle, but instead held his hand tightly.
Two people over fifty are holding on to their last bit of happiness.