Chapter 633 Arriving at Secretary Dong’s House
Wang Jianguo was absent-mindedly staring at the store across the street. When he heard Zhao Shuzhuo's voice, he turned his head sharply and looked Zhao Shuzhuo up and down in an instant with a sharp gaze.
With just this one glance, he keenly captured the brand new spirit in Zhao Shuzhuo - refreshed.
The slightly furrowed brows in the past were now completely relaxed, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and the whole person seemed to be injected with a new vitality.
Wang Jianguo had a clear mind and knew without asking that there was a high probability that the matter would be successful.
But the irrepressible curiosity in his bones was like a little bug, constantly tickling his heart.
The corners of his mouth slightly raised, outlining a slightly mischievous smile, his eyes sparkling, like a child eager to explore treasure, he couldn't wait to ask:
"Brother Shuzhuo, is it done? Is Comrade Xiaohua willing to go to the Great Northern Wilderness with you?"
As he spoke, he deliberately raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of inquiry and expectation, as if to say that if he didn't get the answer out of Zhao Shuzhuo quickly, he would not give up and must share this joy together.
Zhao Shuzhuo couldn't help but laugh when he saw Wang Jianguo's eager look. He didn't answer directly, but raised the corner of his mouth, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, and kept the secret:
"What do you think?"
The tone was as if he was holding a mysterious treasure box, deliberately teasing Wang Jianguo to guess the surprise hidden inside.
When Wang Jianguo heard this, he became extremely anxious, like an ant on hot pan.
He couldn't help but confront Zhao Shuzhuo, patting his chest lightly with his palm, and asked anxiously:
"Brother Shuzhuo, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us now."
The voice was trembling a little, and it was obvious that he was tortured by curiosity. He just wanted to know the answer quickly so that he could feel at ease and celebrate Zhao Shuzhuo's hard-earned happiness together.
The sun shone warmly on the road outside the hospital. The breeze blew gently, rustling the branches on the roadside, as if whispering, sharing the joy of the moment.
Zhao Shuzhuo's footsteps were as light as if he was walking on clouds, and his face was filled with a bright smile that could not be hidden.
That smile was like the most beautiful flower blooming in spring, spreading from the corners of his mouth to the bottom of his eyes, lighting up his entire spirit.
He couldn't hold back the joy that was gushing out of his heart, so he raised his hand and patted Wang Jianguo's shoulder. He was so happy that his voice even rose a few notches, and he said:
"She said that when her father's condition improves and he can move, she will write to me and come to pick her up."
Every word was like a cheerful note leaping out, playing a melody of hope in the air.
When he thought of Yang Xiaohua's gentle yet determined appearance, Zhao Shuzhuo's eyes flashed with a dreamy light, as if he had already seen the beautiful life they would live hand in hand in the future.
Wang Jianguo was infected by Zhao Shuzhuo's emotions, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, revealing a row of white teeth, forming a big smile.
As he strode forward, he looked sideways at Zhao Shuzhuo, his eyes full of teasing and blessing, and jokingly said:
"Brother Shuzhuo, it looks like good things are about to happen to you. I've been watching you all along. You've been working really hard for Comrade Yang Xiaohua, and now the clouds have finally cleared and the moon is shining. I want to congratulate you in advance!"
At this point, Wang Jianguo paused for a moment, and the image of Yang Xiaohua appeared in his mind. He imagined her coming to the Great Northern Wilderness in the future, and his interest grew. He then said with a beaming smile:
"When Comrade Yang Xiaohua comes to the Great Northern Wilderness, I will give you a big gift when you two get married. I have to think carefully about what gift to give you to match your hard-earned happiness."
His eyes revealed sincerity and anticipation, as if he had been racking his brains to prepare this great gift.
Zhao Shuzhuo was so moved and expectant when he heard this that he paused unconsciously. He turned his head and looked at Wang Jianguo, tears of gratitude flashing in his eyes, and said sincerely:
"Okay, then I'll be waiting for your gift."
At this moment, he seemed to see the lively and festive scene of a future wedding, with relatives and friends surrounding him, and blessings coming one after another.
The mysterious gift presented by Wang Jianguo will undoubtedly become a beautiful landscape.
The two smiled at each other and continued to walk side by side towards Secretary Dong's home. The sunlight stretched their shadows into long pieces, as if it was also paving a layer of golden light for their future path.
The sunlight shines through the mottled leaves, casting fine shadows on the ground. The breeze blows gently, bringing a little coolness in early autumn.
Zhao Shuzhuo and Wang Jianguo walked along the familiar alley, talking and laughing along the way. The topic of their discussion naturally revolved around the "big progress" that had just happened in the hospital.
Wang Jianguo would tease Zhao Shuzhuo from time to time, causing his cheeks to blush from time to time, but the smile in his eyes could not be hidden, and his steps became more and more brisk.
Soon, they arrived at the slightly quaint wooden door of Secretary Dong's house. Zhao Shuzhuo raised his hand and gently knocked on the door knocker. "Dong Dong Dong", the crisp sound echoed in the quiet courtyard.
After a while, the door creaked open and Secretary Dong's familiar and kind face came into view.
As soon as Zhao Shuzhuo entered the door, the smile on his face instantly disappeared, replaced by a look of apology.
He lowered his head slightly, rubbing the corners of his clothes unconsciously with his hands, took a few quick steps forward, came to Secretary Dong, and said sincerely:
"Secretary Dong, I'm really sorry that I couldn't take good care of you when you were in the hospital. You know, I've been thinking about another important matter these days, so I've been a little too busy and neglected you. Please don't blame me, and I hope you can forgive me."
His voice trembled slightly, revealing genuine guilt. He didn't dare look directly at Secretary Dong. He only raised his eyes occasionally, glanced quickly, and then quickly lowered his eyes.
Secretary Dong stood there, wearing a washed-out Zhongshan suit. Although time had carved deep wrinkles on his face, his eyes were still bright and lively, and at this moment he was looking at Zhao Shuzhuo with a kind smile.
Hearing this, he waved his hand slightly and said with a smile:
"Shuzhuo, what are you talking about? Your grandfather saved my life. If your grandfather hadn't risked his life to save me on the battlefield, I would have died long ago."
"Now that your grandfather is gone, I have always treated you as my own grandson. It is too polite for you to say that."