The bright moon and the empty courtyard are like water like a Chinese year

Chapter 84
Location: Guangzhou - Ding Chunmei's house (note: the place where the poor live - in a pig cage)

"Chunmei, long time no see, how are you?"

On the contrary, when Ou Jinxin saw his fiancée who had been reunited after a long absence, he greeted him with embarrassment.

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"Jinxin, since you're here, why don't you go in and sit down?"

"We haven't seen each other for three years, I have a lot to say to you"

Ding Chunmei took Ou Jinxin's hand and said happily with a smile.

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"No, I still won't go in."

"I have to go home and pack my luggage, I'm in a hurry"

Ou Jinxin let go of Ding Chunmei's hand, and said to her solemnly.

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"Jinxin, I."

Seeing Ou Jinxin's sudden behavior, Ding Chunmei hesitated to speak.

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"By the way, I'm here today mainly because I have something important to explain to you."

Then Ou Jinxin stared at Ding Chunmei intently, and said to her seriously.

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"What's going on?"

Ding Chunmei looked at Ou Jinxin full of doubts and asked.

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"I'm going to join the army"

"We're leaving in three days."

"You also know that revitalizing the great cause of China is my ideal."

"We should strive for our ideals and our country"

"On the way to join the army, many things are uncertain"

"I don't want you to wait for me all the time."

"Our marriage should be canceled."

"Don't wait for me."

"If you meet a good man, marry him"

"Chunmei, I'm sorry, just treat it as me failing you"

Ou Jinxin continued to stare at Ding Chunmei intently, and said to her solemnly.

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"Since you have already made up your mind, no matter how much I object, it will be useless."

"I know that revitalizing the great cause of China is your ideal."

"I support you."

"I believe you will come back safely."

After listening to Ou Jinxin's words, Ding Chunmei expressed her understanding and support with a haggard face.

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"Chunmei, it's getting late, I'm leaving, take care, and greet Uncle Ding for me"

Ou Jinxin and Ding Chunmei finished their goodbyes, and hurriedly left Ding's house with reluctance.

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In the evening, Ding Chunmei and her father, Ding Youwei, had no appetite, so they each ate a steamed bun, and then they sat on the patio at home, drinking tea, and had a conversation between father and daughter——

"dad."

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"Mel."

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"Dad, what are you thinking about?"

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"Are you worried about your brother (Ieyasu)?"

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"Mei'er, the most gratifying thing in my father's life."

"There is a filial daughter like you"

"It's all because of my father's uselessness. After reading so many books, there is no future."

"If it wasn't for your mother's serious illness."

"Your brother wants to study again"

"You don't need to be a maid in the Song family."

"It also caused you and Jinxin to be separated for so many years"

"It caused you to cancel your engagement today."

"It's all dad's fault."

"It's dad who's sorry for you."

"The reason why your brother Ieyasu got into trouble today."

"It's all fathers who are useless, and there is no way to teach children"

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"Dad, don't blame yourself too much."

"I am separated from Jinxin, it has nothing to do with you and your brother."

"He always wanted to join the army."

"He is also doing it for my own good, so he doesn't want to delay me."

"Since our marriage has been called off
"Then I can also save my mind and find a way to solve the problem."

"Don't worry about getting him involved"

"As the saying goes, life can be found out of adversity"

"We have a week left"

"Maybe we will find a way to save my brother"

"In Guangzhou, Master Qian is not the one who has the final say."

"Why don't we go to a lawyer and try it out."

"Maybe there is still a glimmer of life."

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"A lawyer?"

"We don't have a penny on us now."

"Things we can pawn at home."

"Almost all of them were taken away by Master Qian's subordinates."

"Looking for a lawyer in Guangzhou, I have no money, and I can't even meet in person."

"We don't have any money, how can we find it?"

"Those so-called lawyers are blind to money"

"How can you help us poor people without asking for anything in return?"

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"There must be a way, there must be."

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"How can a despicable person like Master Qian let us go?"

"Look at the way he speaks to you today"

"He said that he will let us go only if you marry him."

"How can you leave a way for us to survive?"

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"Mel, don't worry."

"Even if Dad puts his life on the line"

"I won't let him hurt you either."

"If something really happens to Dad."

"You remember to find a way to rescue your brother Ieyasu"

"In any case, he is your brother"

"He is the only male in our Ding family."

"The Ding family relies on your younger brother to inherit the incense in the future."

"Dad is really ashamed of your mother."

"Ashamed of the ancestors of our Ding family."

"Ashamed of you two siblings"

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"Dad, don't be stupid, don't think about it."

"Death can't solve the problem"

"Even if you gave your life."

"That Master Qian will never let us go."

"Do you think that if you die, your brother will be fine, and so will I?"

"No, the result is the same"

"People like him don't achieve their goals and don't give up."

"So, Dad, don't worry about this matter."

"I will definitely find a solution"

"I won't let you have anything to do with your brother"

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"Dad, I suddenly remembered something urgent"

"I have to go back to Shanghai early tomorrow morning."

"Don't worry, I will definitely come back to save you within the time limit."

After Ding Chunmei finished speaking, she hurried back to her room, tidied up, and took the first train back to Shanghai at dawn.

Chapter 84 (End)
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