The 60s Island: The Daily Life of a Capitalist Young Lady with the Army - Chapter 110 Bai Rumeng’s eyes reddened as she watched the scene.

Chapter 110 Bai Rumeng’s eyes reddened as she watched the scene.

Long Peiye sighed inwardly and withdrew his hand.

He wasn’t afraid of anything—except this girl truly getting angry and turning away from him. That feeling was worse than being punished.

The two of them quickly finished breakfast.

Long Peiye then wheeled out his 28-inch bicycle.

He patted the rear seat, signaling for Xu Xiangsi to hop on.

Without hesitation, Xu Xiangsi promptly sat down.

As the bicycle wobbled along the bumpy dirt road of the island, Xu Xiangsi swayed with the motion and instinctively wrapped her arms around the man’s firm waist.

Long Peiye’s back stiffened abruptly.

Through the thin Dacron shirt, he could clearly feel the softness and warmth of the two small hands behind him.

That warmth, as if charged with electricity, spread from his waist all the way to his limbs, finally gathering in his chest with a startling heat.

The corners of his mouth uncontrollably lifted into a smile.

This was good.

This girl was already getting used to his closeness, even beginning to rely on him.

…

By the time they reached the dock at Yuelin City, before the bicycle had even come to a complete stop, Xu Xiangsi’s gaze suddenly fixed on something.

Not far away, a group of fashionably dressed, flamboyant young women were gathered together, chattering noisily.

The one leading them—who else could it be but Bai Rumeng?

Almost at the same moment, Bai Rumeng also spotted them.

When her eyes fell on Long Peiye and Xu Xiangsi seated behind him, the smile on her face instantly froze.

Xu Xiangsi hopped off the bicycle’s rear seat.

A sea breeze swept by, tousling a stray lock of hair by her cheek.

Before she could raise her hand to fix it, a large, well-defined hand reached over first. With a natural, almost doting gesture, he gently tucked the stray strand behind her ear.

Bai Rumeng’s eyes reddened as she watched the scene.

She clenched her fists tightly, her meticulously manicured nails nearly digging into the tender flesh of her palms.

Jealousy gnawed at her reason like a venomous snake.

Yet, she had to force a stiff smile on her face, enduring it with sheer will.

Just you wait, Xu Xiangsi.

Bai Rumeng thought viciously to herself.

Once I get my hands on that file, let’s see how you can keep strutting around!

She hadn’t come to Yuelin City today just to wander aimlessly.

Her real purpose was to pick up a personal file about Xu Xiangsi, mailed from Shanghai, at the post office!

The thought of the contents inside the file made Bai Rumeng tremble with excitement.

Xu Xiangsi, didn’t you claim you had long cut ties with your denounced grandfather?

But the file clearly states that even after your father publicly denounced him in the newspaper, you secretly sought out your grandfather—your connection was never truly severed!

Once I expose this, let’s see how you can stay on Cloud Sky Island!

By then, you’ll be nothing but a despised outcast, doomed beyond redemption!

Bai Rumeng’s gaze was like a poison-tipped needle, piercing into Xu Xiangsi’s back.

Xu Xiangsi, however, seemed completely unaware. She even offered a faint, almost imperceptible smile in Bai Rumeng’s direction.

Then, she turned and naturally linked her arm with Long Peiye’s.

“Let’s go.”

“Didn’t you say we were going to Yuelin City?”

Long Peiye glanced down at her hand looped through his arm, his Adam’s apple bobbing unconsciously as his voice carried a hint of laughter.

“Alright.”

Walking side by side – one tall and straight, the other petite and delicate – they made an unexpectedly perfect match.

Their intimate posture thoroughly stung Bai Rumeng’s eyes.

Several female Arts Troupe members around her couldn’t stand it either, speaking with sour tones.

“Hmph, what’s she so proud about!”

“Isn’t she just relying on Battalion Commander Long’s protection?”

“Don’t be upset, Mengmeng. Once the files arrive, she’ll be crying!”

Bai Rumeng took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the jealousy churning in her heart as she forced a smile back onto her face.

Right.

No need to rush.

Just wait for the show to begin.

…

The boat soon arrived at Yuelin City.

The supply and marketing cooperative in Yuelin City didn’t have many goods, but it was much better stocked than on the island.

Long Peiye carried various newly purchased items in both hands, but his eyes never left Xu Xiangsi.

After finishing at the cooperative, Xu Xiangsi’s steps slowed.

Her peripheral vision kept involuntarily drifting toward the fishing boats preparing to depart from the dock.

Long Peiye took in her subtle movements and sighed quietly to himself.

He didn’t speak, simply following silently behind her.

Xu Xiangsi found an excuse to send him away, then quickly approached an old fisherman mending his nets.

Lowering her voice cautiously, she asked: “Uncle, may I ask you something?”

“Are there any boats going to Storm Island now?”

The old fisherman shook his head: “The boat to Storm Island left three days ago. There’s none today – you’ll have to wait ten days to half a month!”

The old fisherman’s words poured cold water on the last flicker of hope in Xu Xiangsi’s heart.

The color drained from her face, and her eyes dimmed.

As expected.

Still impossible.

Turning away dejectedly, she bumped straight into a solid, warm chest.

Long Peiye had somehow appeared behind her, his deep black eyes quietly watching her.

His gaze held no reproach, only heartache.

“Did you hear everything?” he asked softly.

Xu Xiangsi’s eyes immediately reddened. She lowered her head and mumbled “Mm” in response.

Completely giving up.

Long Peiye raised his hand, hesitated for a moment, then placed it on her head, gently ruffling her hair.

His voice carried a soothing quality.

“Don’t worry.”

“I’m a soldier. Our troops sometimes patrol that sea area.”

He paused, looking into her eyes as he made a solemn promise, word by word.

“When there’s an opportunity next time, I’ll go check.”

“Then I can also look after your grandfather and uncles.”

Xu Xiangsi jerked her head up, staring at him in disbelief.

She knew his offer came with risks.

A wave of warmth instantly washed away all the grievance and disappointment in her heart.

Her nose stung, tears nearly falling.

Countless words finally condensed into one sentence.

“Long Peiye,” her voice thick with emotion, “thank you.”

…

By afternoon, the two returned to Cloud Sky Island by boat.

With the sea breeze blowing, Xu Xiangsi’s mood had calmed considerably.

Sitting by the ship’s rail, she looked up and met Bai Rumeng’s gaze.

Bai Rumeng was watching her with an extremely peculiar expression.

The look in her eyes no longer held the previous jealousy and venom, replaced instead by a concealed, almost uncontrollable excitement and triumph.

Like a fox about to catch its prey.

Xu Xiangsi’s heart sank abruptly.

Just one look at Bai Rumeng’s behavior told her that this woman was definitely up to no good!

Sure enough!

As soon as the boat docked, before everyone had even steadied themselves to disembark, Bai Rumeng rushed off the boat like a gust of wind, the first one ashore.

She didn’t even return to the Arts Troupe dormitory, but instead ran straight toward the island’s political commissar’s office!

Xu Xiangsi’s pupils contracted sharply.

A sense of foreboding instantly enveloped her heart.

…