A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Chapter 889 Departure to Hong Kong

Sha Yanxiao looked at Gui'er deeply.

Gui'er was a little worried he was going to explode again. After a long moment, he sighed, "I know. That's why I didn't follow my superiors' orders to pursue them. China is in such a chaotic situation right now, a situation never before encountered in history. We don't know which path is right, so I'm willing to give them some space. I firmly believe we will win. China will surely become strong again, but as a soldier, I don't know if I can see that day of victory."

Seeing how pessimistic he was, Gui'er quickly said, "How could that be? We must win. Brother, you must also be careful during the battle. We will definitely meet on the day of victory."

Sha Yanxiao smiled but didn't respond. After a long pause, he said, "The wealth my father left behind in Hong Kong should provide you with a comfortable life. But remember, don't let your money get away with it, don't trust anyone easily, and don't let yourself be fooled by those gigolos. Okay?"

Gui'er felt as if he was giving her last words, and her nose felt sore. She cried, "Brother, please don't say that. I can't manage so much money by myself. You must come to me, right?"

Sha Yanxiao just smiled bitterly and said nothing.

Gui'er felt that he seemed particularly pessimistic, as if they would never meet again. She didn't want this.

She stood on tiptoe, hugged Sha Yanxiao's neck, kissed him on the cheek, and said, "Brother, I like you. Let's get married after the war is won, okay?" She didn't know why she said such words at this time, but she felt that with this agreement, she would definitely see Sha Yanxiao again.

Sha Yanxiao froze in place, his ears swollen and red. He hugged Gui'er tightly, as if trying to embed her into his body. Gui'er could feel his warmth and the subtle, musky scent. Her heartbeat quickened, and she struggled to escape Sha Yanxiao's embrace, feeling shy and afraid of being caught.

But Sha Yanxiao was too strong and she couldn't break free at all.

After a long time, Sha Yanxiao finally let her go. He gently and carefully kissed Gui'er's forehead, trying his best to suppress the excitement in his heart, and said, "Guier, thank you for liking me. I like you too. Let's get married after we win."

That night, Gui'er hardly slept the entire night. She was nervous about the unknown journey the next day and excited about the agreement she had just made with Sha Yanxiao.

The next day, after breakfast, we were supposed to set off by car, but suddenly, Mr. He, the steward from my wife's side, came over with a small box.

Sha Yanxiao and Gui'er were both very surprised. Sha Yanxiao asked, "What's the matter with Manager He coming here at this time?"

Steward He bowed respectfully and said, "Madam knows that the young lady is going on a long journey today. She asked me to bring this box of things to the young lady, saying that she should take them with her on the journey."

Guier took a look at the suitcase, which was woven from rattan and resembled a modern carry-on suitcase. She was very surprised. However, she quickly took it and said, "Thank you very much, Mother."

When the wicker box was opened, it contained two high-end qipaos. They were simple in style but made of fine fabric, though the color was a bit darker, similar to what the lady usually wore. Perhaps she had picked them out from her own collection of rarely worn clothes. There were also a pair of silver bracelets, a pair of white marble bracelets, and a small embroidered purse containing ten silver dollars.

Although it looked like something cobbled together, it was already a rare act of extravagance for the lady, especially since other young ladies in the Marshal's Mansion did not have such treatment. Even when Sha Lili got married, the lady did not spend a penny.

After Butler He presented the things, he stood by and looked at the two of them expectantly.

Sha Yanxiao and Gui'er looked at each other and understood what Manager He meant. He definitely wanted them to be flattered.

Sha Yanxiao looked at his watch and said, "There's still time. In that case, I'll go to the main room to thank mother and say goodbye."

Gui'er nodded, and the two of them came to the main room and found that the third and fourth concubines were also there. Gui'er immediately understood that it was the lady who asked them to come. She probably wanted to make it more formal and show off her power as the lady of the general's mansion.

Gui'er straightened her clothes, knelt on her knees and said to her wife, "My daughter is going on a long journey today, and I have come to say goodbye to you, mother. Please respect yourself." After that, she kowtowed three times.

The lady was very pleased with her solemn return of the gift. She lovingly stepped forward to help Gui'er up and said with a smile, "You are the daughter the Marshal valued most and was most proud of during his lifetime. This time, you must work hard and make a name for yourself in your studies. Don't bring shame to the Marshal's family."

"Follow my mother's instructions."

The Third Concubine seemed very moved and was wiping her tears. As she did so, she said, "After all, Madam and Gui'er are closer. Now it seems like they are just like real mother and daughter!"

The Fourth Concubine smiled and said, "Gui'er, don't be afraid when you get to Hong Kong. Your sister and brother-in-law have already gone there. Calculating the date, they should arrive in the next two days. You will go there after them. When you settle down, remember to visit often. We are all relatives, so those who don't have any relatives there will have someone to look after."

Gui'er quickly said, "Thank you, Fourth Aunt."

Sha Yanxiao reminded from the side: "It's almost time, let's go."

Gui'er smiled and bowed deeply to the female elders in the Marshal's Mansion, then followed Sha Yanxiao out of the main courtyard and got into the car to leave.

The car was already waiting at the door. Although Gui'er was alone this time, a motorcade was dispatched to escort her to Fengcheng Railway Station as usual.

It was still early at this time, and there were few pedestrians on the street. The surroundings were gray and hazy. The convoy was moving quickly. Gui'er smelled a faint scent of water in the air coming in from the car window. It was a unique smell unique to Jiangcheng, containing the fishy smell of soil and the fragrance of grass. She couldn't help but turn her head and look through the rear window at the gradually shrinking Marshal's Mansion, feeling an indescribable sadness in her heart.

Sha Yanxiao patted her head and said to her, "Look forward, Gui'er. You have a bright future ahead of you. I've figured it out. I should have sent you out earlier. You are now continuing my past and fulfilling my unfinished dream. It doesn't matter whether you come back or not. I know you will live a very good life."

Gui'er felt that what he said was like a farewell, and she quickly grabbed his hand and said, "Brother, don't forget our agreement."