During their mission, their communication devices were turned off and they couldn't even get in touch with Cheng Ju's home.
The Cheng family was very concerned about Xin Gan's situation after she arrived on Beiyu Island. They couldn't figure it out by asking Cheng, so the two elders of the Cheng family called Xin Gan.
At first, the two elders of the Cheng family simply asked if Cheng Jiu was with her or something like that. Xin Gan wouldn't lie and truthfully told the two elders about Cheng Jiu's mission. The two elders then said, "Then where do you live? Are you with Cheng Jiu?"
Xin Gan thought for a while and said, "I'm staying at the inn. It probably won't be very convenient for him."
Are you staying at the inn alone? The words of the two elders were rather frustrated and unfulfilled. Fortunately, Xin Gan couldn't see their expressions. The two elders exchanged a glance and were angry at Cheng Jiu, this clueless fellow, saying, "How could I let you, a girl, stay alone in the inn? Xin Xin, don't be afraid. When Cheng Jiu comes back from the mission, I'll tell him right away."
Xin Gan touched her head and felt that she could live anywhere. Besides, Cheng Jiu had also found someone to take care of her and had done everything she needed. She hurriedly explained, "Cheng Jiu has found someone to take care of me. I'm fine. Don't worry, Auntie."
Mother Cheng sighed, thinking that it must be Xin Gan who had tried to excuse Cheng Jiu by saying so. "Xin Xin, because of the special nature of Cheng Jiu's job, I asked you to come to Beiyu to find him, to build a relationship with him, and at the same time, to persuade him to transfer his job back. With this thought in mind, I made you suffer in Beiyu. It's my fault. You don't need to speak well of him. He's my child and I don't know his character yet."
Xin Gan also sighed, "Auntie, I..."
Don't worry. I'll give you an account of this matter.
Mother Cheng quickly hung up the phone, not giving her a chance to explain. Xin Gan called back, but the line was busy. She tried several times, but it was still busy. She had no choice but to face the phone helplessly.
Xin Gan saw Cheng Jiu again half a month later. She had been staying at the inn for over half a month. Jiang Tang was not very willing to follow her later on and left. To be precise, she returned to the team.
When Cheng Jiu returned to the inn, the first thing he said to her upon seeing her was, "Are you all well?"
He still remembers that she was ill.
Xin Gan said, "It's all right. Thank you for your concern."
His eyebrows and eyes were deep, his features were sharp and distinct, and the corner of his mouth curved. "There's something I need to explain to you. I was on a mission a while ago and didn't have time to tell you."
It doesn't matter. This is your job. Xin Gan was very calm. She felt that she had been here for half a month and the matter couldn't be delayed any longer. He had just come back.
She lost her mind for a moment. Cheng Jiu saw it all and felt that she was preoccupied. Moreover, she didn't show much eagerness either, as if she didn't care about their marriage at all.
He attributed this matter to the fact that she was actually a slow starter, so she didn't care.
Cheng Jiu was about to speak but stopped himself. Xin Gan then asked him, "Is there anything else?"
Cheng Jiu chuckled and said, "I want to ask you this, Xin Gan. I think you have something to tell me."
Xin Gan wasn't flustered either. She said slowly, "I've thought about it for a long time. There's indeed something I want to tell you."
"You say."
The tour group of the inn came back from outside and walked in twos and threes. Their tour guide was talking with a microphone in hand. The sound of the loudspeaker was very loud, interrupting their attention.
Xin Gan came to her senses and said slowly, "I want to break off this marriage with you."
Cheng Jiu remained expressionless for a long time without saying a word.
Xin Gan felt guilty and licked his dry lips.