Chen Ning naturally refused to ask for his money again, "Uncle, no need, I will apply for a student loan with the school. And I haven't touched the 3,000 you gave me before, it's enough."
Song Jingye didn't want to waste time saying this to her, so he said concisely, "I'll lend it to you and pay it back to me later."
He also knew that given her personality, she might not easily use his money, but she could defend herself when she was out and about.
"It's okay, let's go back." After saying that, he issued an order to expel the guest.
Chen Ninghui took the bank card and walked out. Even if she felt a million reluctances in her heart, she would not show it at all. She took two steps out and suddenly heard his voice calling her name from behind: "Chen Ninghui."
Unlike everyone else in the army who calls her Xiao Ninghui, he is the only one who calls her by her full name, but she sounds extremely kind and warm.
She paused and looked back at him, feeling greedy as she wanted to keep everything about him in her heart.
"After you go to school, study hard and don't think about anything else. You can come back here during the winter and summer vacations." He said simply.
She can come back here during winter and summer vacations. The implication is that she treats this as her home and can come back at any time.
"Uncle." Chen Ning called back softly, her voice trembling.
Song Jingye looked up at her, waiting for her to continue.
"Can I give you a hug?" This time I want to hug you. It is different from the excited hug when I heard the results last time. This time it is not only family affection, but also her unknown thoughts.
"No." Song Jingye refused directly. What's the point of cuddling with a little girl alone in his office? If you want to have a good image, you must act and sit upright. This is the most basic thing.
Chen Ning didn't have much hope in returning home. When he refused, she wasn't sad either. She was just a little sentimental and regretful. She said thank you uncle and left.
Chen Ninghui didn't sleep much all night because she didn't know what time Song Jingye would leave for border defense, so she stayed by the window and quietly looked at the training ground outside.
At three o'clock in the morning, when the sky was still full of stars, a whistle sounded on the training ground, and more than thirty black shadows filed out of the dormitory building, trotting all the way to the playground and forming three straight lines.
The person standing at the front was calling names one by one, and her facial features could not be seen clearly. Only the majestic and powerful voice came intermittently, impacting her eardrums.
They moved quickly and gathered together. Like phantoms, they quickly climbed onto the military truck and headed to the border camp.
Chen Ning felt great reluctance in her heart, so she ran downstairs, opened the door to the family courtyard, and ran out without any purpose, just to take one more look at him.
The suburbs of the small town were eerily quiet. It was the darkness before dawn, and the stars in the sky were gradually dimming. She could only see his outline and profile through the car lights, silently saying goodbye in her heart, see you again during the winter vacation.
But she didn't know that for many years to come, she would only be like this at this moment, silently looking at his back or profile, silently saying goodbye in her heart.
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The date when she reported to the university and the date when Zheng Ke reported to the fire brigade happened to be the same day.
Zheng Ke was speechless to himself and said angrily: "Xiao Ning, I'm so sorry. I forgot the date. The leaders are waiting for me to report, so I can't change the time." She should have arranged for a friend to come and take her in advance, because she
He had a special experience, so he wouldn't worry if he didn't send her to school in person. Moreover, before coming to Beijing, Song Jingye sent him a message from the border guard station to ensure that she got to school safely.
"It's okay, the school has arranged for the senior sister to pick me up."
Zheng Ke thought for a while, "I'll take you to school before leaving."
The fire brigade will be late, her safety is more important.
Chen Ninghui didn't dare to delay him, so she happened to contact the senior who came to pick her up on her mobile phone, and hurriedly waved to her and walked over.
The senior sister enthusiastically took her luggage and took her to the school bus parked nearby.
Before getting on the bus, Zheng Ke was very cautious and said, "Show me your student ID card."
The senior sister was stunned and looked at Chen Ning with a question mark on her face.