A man leaned out of the car, holding a black umbrella over his head and opening it with a whoosh. The continuous rain suddenly stopped and splashed in all directions along the edge of the umbrella!
He was wearing a black coat and had a tall and slender figure. Standing there, one would think of four words: dignified and imposing. He held up an umbrella with one hand, took out his ID and showed it to the guard, then said something and stopped at the door.
As if he sensed something, the man suddenly raised his head, and his cold eyes pierced through the layers of rain and fog, looking towards the balcony on the second floor.
The lights in the corridor illuminated the silhouettes of Wen Liang and Ning Xi. The two bodies leaning against each other looked so close and intimate. The man holding the umbrella tightened his grip and just raised his head, not moving in the pouring rain!
At the same time, with the help of the street light at the door, Wen Liang finally saw his face clearly.
Xu Ting, it was actually Xu Ting!
In fact, from Ning Xi's series of performances just now, Wen Liang already had a vague answer in his heart, but when he really saw this person appear in front of him, the first thing that came to his mind was not the anger of being set up and bullied, nor the pleasure of finding out the mastermind. Instead, it was Xu Yao's elegant and bright smiling face, a little immature, a little energetic, like a drop of water passing through a banana leaf after the rain, which could reflect the color of the whole world with a slight turn.
Who could have the heart to make a girl like this cry
Wen Liang, my brother has returned from Guanshan, and I want you to meet him...
Xu Yao’s words were still ringing in my ears when I got out of school in the afternoon, but who would have thought that I would meet Xu Ting in such an occasion and in such a way
Wen Liang smiled bitterly in his heart. He was a vengeful person by nature, but at this moment, he was unusually hesitant.
Footsteps sounded from behind. It was Liu Tianlai. He whispered, "Mr. Wen, the gatekeeper called and said that Secretary Xu's son asked to see me..."
Wen Liang patted Ning Xi's shoulder, left her arms, turned around and said with a smile: "I have seen it, it is Secretary Xu's eldest son Xu Ting! Director Liu, it seems that this test tonight will be difficult."
Liu Tianlai immediately guessed that the dark face in the room was related to Xu Ting, but his expression did not change much. He had been in the political world for many years, so he would not be stupid enough to show a strange look in front of Wen Liang at this time. This alone showed how different Director Liu's thoughts were from the rumors outside.
No one’s success is accidental!
With this moment of buffering, Ning Xi calmed down, as if the weakness just now had never happened. She said, "Leave it to me. This matter was caused by me and has nothing to do with you. You... you don't have to worry..."
In Ning Xi's opinion, no matter how capable Wen Liang was, he was only a sixteen-year-old boy after all. All his power in Qingzhou had to be dependent on Xu Fuyan, and Xu Ting was Xu Fuyan's son.
What's more, there is also Xu Yao involved!
Wen Liang shook his head and said calmly: "Now, it has something to do with me!"
Xu Ting emerged from the stairs. He saw Ning Xi standing beside him, took a few quick steps, and said, "Xiao Xi, I..."
Ning Xi interrupted him, looked directly into Xu Ting's eyes, and asked word by word: "Did you know about this matter in advance?"
Wen Liang was so perceptive that just from Ning Xi's question, she knew that deep down in her heart she still didn't want to believe that Xu Ting would do such a thing, otherwise she would just ask him "why did you do this".
Even though I have completely let go of the feelings from my lolita days, I don’t want the person I once loved to become the stranger he is today.
Wen Liang understood very well and felt heartbroken for Ning Xi!
Silence, a long silence. The coldness emanating from Ning Xi's body made Xu Ting shudder. He just stared blankly at this girl whom he hadn't seen for several years but whom he still couldn't forget. Many times, his memory went back to the past. She vaguely looked like the doted, independent and talented girl of the Ning family, outstanding, excellent, proud, and irreplaceable!
But at this moment, Xu Ting's heart ached violently, even more than when he saw Wen Liang in the car that night, and even more than when he saw the two of them hugging each other at that moment!
Xu Ting's expression changed several times in an instant, from apologetic to helpless, but finally returned to indifference. He said in a low voice: "Director Liu, where is Chang Cheng?"
Chang Cheng should be the dark-faced man. Liu Tian glanced at Wen Liang, who nodded slightly. He extended his hand to lead the way, neither humble nor overbearing, and said with a smile: "Captain Xu, this way!"
Xu Ting paused when he passed by Ning Xi, but still followed Liu Tian to the pre-trial department. His back was straight, but for some reason he looked a little desolate. Only his footsteps were still steady, and the thumping sound of his heavy military boots on the floor was heart-wrenching.
From beginning to end, he didn't even glance at Wenliang.
"It may not be him..."
Wen Liang couldn't bear to see Ning Xi so sad, so he held her hand and comforted her. Ning Xi smiled sadly: "Do you believe it?"
Wen Liang actually didn't believe it. Without Xu Ting's order, was it possible for a special forces officer to follow a high school student who had no grudge against him
This is unscientific!
Wen Liang tried to change the subject and said, "That guy's name was, what was it? Yes, Chang Cheng, that's a good name. If you haven't been to the Great Wall, you are not a true man. This guy has been a true man all his life!"
This kind of cold joke would not have any other purpose except to attract crows to fly across the sky. However, Ning Xi was perhaps too thoroughly brainwashed by Wen Liang recently. She was in such a bad mood that she even pouted her lips out of respect.
"You don't recognize Chang Cheng, but how did you find something wrong just now?"
Ning Xi whispered, "Most people only know that the Nighthawk's symbol is the Black Beret and the Lightning Sword, but only insiders know that the real standard for judging a Nighthawk is the blood feather tattooed on the shoulder. A feather represents a significant meritorious performance in a certain operation, and at least killing one person personally. It will be tattooed on the arm on the day of retirement as a mark of honor..."
"Besides my brother, the only one who can mobilize Nighthawk to do such a thing is Xu Ting. My brother would not do such a thing. Then, then only..."
Thinking of the four feathers on Chang Cheng's arm, Wen Liang suddenly felt a chill on his neck. He turned his head to look in the direction of the pre-trial department, and his eyes began to become complicated.
Do you really want my life for Ning Xi
Xu Ting, Master Xu, Yeying is undoubtedly the elite among the elites, but Qingzhou may not be the Qingzhou of your Xu family!
Liu Tianlai led Xu Ting in. Hearing the sound of the door opening, Chang Cheng turned his head and saw Xu Ting appear in front of him. His dark face immediately turned red, the veins on his neck bulged, his teeth were clenched, and his face was full of shame.
"Director Liu, can you remove his handcuffs so we can talk alone?"
Liu Tianlai was in a dilemma, as he didn't know what Wen Liang was planning. If he really refused to give in and had to have a fierce fight with Xu Ting, he would not give the two of them a chance to collude with each other. But judging from Wen Liang's expression just now, he might not be planning to break off relations with the Xu family.
For him, it would be best if this matter could be reduced to a small one.
"Okay, Captain Xu, but it's better to talk to Wen Liang about this. It's normal for him to feel angry because he was followed and threatened."
Xu Ting did not comment. After Liu Tianlai closed the door and left, Chang Cheng stood up from his chair and said timidly, "Captain Xu, I..."
"Bang!"
Before he could finish his words, a big foot hit him heavily in the chest. His body weighing more than 180 pounds flew up and hit the iron chair behind him, then bounced back and fell to the ground.
The crackling sound reached outside the house. Liu Tianlai's face changed and he wanted to rush in, but Wen Liang grabbed his arm. Liu Tianlai said anxiously, "Mr. Wen, don't let him get into trouble!"
Liu Tianlai had no choice but to be anxious. Over the years, he had heard of or witnessed many lawless acts by the children of high-ranking officials. If Xu Ting did something stupid in order to prevent Chang Cheng from blaming him, it would be difficult to deal with.
Wen Liang shook his head, a sneer appeared on his face, and said: "He is not that stupid, don't worry!"
The room was in chaos. Chang Cheng struggled to get up from the ground. His face turned pale due to the severe pain in his chest, but he still walked a few steps towards Xu Ting, lowered his head and said nothing.
"Bang!"
Another heavy kick, and Chang Cheng flew backwards again. This time he hit the table, leaving several cracks.
He got up again, and fell down again. After an unknown amount of time, Chang Cheng was finally too weak to get up on his own. However, he still supported himself with his hands and crawled to Xu Ting little by little. He lowered his head, and blood from the corners of his mouth dripped onto the ground, soaking it in a moment.
A trace of pain flashed across Xu Ting's eyes. He turned his back and asked, "Why?"
Chang Cheng coughed a few times, panting rapidly, and said intermittently without explaining, "Captain Xu, I'm sorry!"
Xu Ting was silent for a while, and finally sighed, turned around and helped Chang Cheng up, saying: "I spent so much effort to prevent you from being tried for what happened a month ago. I treated you as a normal retired soldier, and I am negotiating with the local authorities about professional placement and retirement compensation. Now that this juncture has caused such a problem, how can I help you?"
Chang Cheng gritted his teeth and said, "Captain Xu, if you hadn't taken the bullet for me during the operation a month ago, I would have been killed. I wanted to help you with something small before I retired, but I ran into a difficult person and dragged you into it. But don't worry, no matter what, I will make it clear to Miss Ning that this matter was all my own decision and has nothing to do with you."
Xu Ting smiled bitterly in his heart. Who would believe him if he said it had nothing to do with him? Besides, he couldn't say he had nothing to do with it. He had met Ning Xi and that boy in Qingzhou some time ago, and he was in a bad mood for a while. Chang Cheng and the others saw it and said many times that they wanted to cause trouble for that boy. Although he didn't agree, he didn't stop them either.
"I accept any sentence or punishment, but..." Chang Cheng grabbed Xu Ting's hand, his eyes red, and begged: "Captain Xu, I beg you, you must protect my family, that kid is not a good person... My parents are almost sixty years old, and I am their only son. I can't let them get hurt because of me..."
Xu Ting patted his shoulder. His handsome face, as if carved by a knife and an axe, was as resolute as yesterday, and as always, he filled his teammates with trust.
However, Chang Cheng mentioned Wen Liang twice, which made Xu Ting interested in him. He asked, "What did you find out?"
After a while, Xu Ting opened the door and walked out. He came directly to Wen Liang, looked him in the eyes for the first time, and said calmly, "I don't know who you are, and I'm not interested in knowing. Since no one has suffered any substantial harm, let's just leave it at that!"
Simple, direct, yet provocative!
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