1960s Island, Strong Woman Thriving

In 2023, swimmer Jiang Jiaojiao died saving a drowning child during a seaside team-building activity.

In 1964, Lin Baoni saved a drowning soldier but died from exhaustion in the sea.

Ji...

The Fate of Chapter 37

Sanqi, who entered university, thrived like a fish in water.

He has already learned three foreign languages ​​from Teacher Zhai. He is fluent in English and French, and will major in German in college. He can also take other minor languages ​​as electives. His plan is to learn seven languages, like the seven Calabash Brothers.

He's over 1.8 meters tall, with fair skin, and because of his years of morning exercise, he even has abs. Although he's not as good-looking as Mu Nanfang, he's much better than Gu Xuanyi.

Unlike Liu Jiu, San Qi had a wonderful college life. She joined the student union in her freshman year, performed well, and steadily rose through the ranks.

The "Three-Seven Plan" aims to help students accumulate all the honors they deserve during their university years, so that they can avoid the fiercer competition in the workplace later, such as joining the Party.

"Gu Xuanming, there's a school-wide debate next semester. Are you ready?"

"That's a good question. Would I fight a battle I'm not confident of winning?"

Sanqi looked at the classmate who was speaking; he was their class monitor, and Sanqi himself was the Youth League secretary.

"That's true. You, Gu Xuanming, always make sure you're fully prepared before you set off; you never make empty promises. However, I've heard that Chen Xue from the French department is also very capable. She has a clear mind, quick reflexes, and few can rival her."

"Chen Xue? I know her. She's good at studying, good at sports, and efficient. She's very popular in her department."

The class's arts and culture representative, also known as the know-it-all, had an in-depth understanding of everything happening at their school. From the latest school directives to the most private matters like who was dating whom or who was two-timing, she knew it all. Even Sanqi admired her, thinking she was a bit wasted on talent and should study journalism; she'd be a reporter and definitely do very well.

"Wow, Gu Xuanming, it seems you've met your match. You might even run into each other in the debate next semester."

"It doesn't matter. You can only improve by sparring with strong opponents. Otherwise, what's the point of competing?"

Sanqi tossed his hair. After almost a year, he finally got a haircut he was happy with.

I used to have a buzz cut, but during the summer after my college entrance exam, I finally grew my hair out, but I didn't find a good hairdresser. The haircut I got was even worse than my previous buzz cut.

Left with no other choice, Sanqi's long hair, which she had finally managed to grow long, was shaved back into a buzz cut. This created a cycle: growing her hair out, cutting it, and then growing it out again... until last month, when a new barbershop opened near the school, Sanqi finally got a haircut that satisfied her and officially said goodbye to her buzz cut.

After packing her luggage, Sanqi said goodbye to her classmates and went home, officially ending her first year of university.

"Mom, your son is back."

Before the 37 people even arrived, their voices came first. They were happy to be home anytime.

"My handsome son is back! Come in quickly, the watermelon I bought this morning is so sweet."

Bonnie is also on vacation, and she spends her days tending the vegetable garden in the courtyard. She doesn't grow that many vegetables yet, just enough for our own consumption. She bought a lot of fruit trees and planted them, so she can enjoy fruit freely in the future.

"I'm thirsty, I'll wash my hands and go eat. Mom, is my sister back yet?"

"No, she went to the military for an internship and I don't know when she'll be back. Besides, she'll go back to her own home after she gets back."

"Yeah, I always forget that my sister got married."

Sanqi inwardly complained to her brother-in-law, "Really, what's the rush? We've already waited so long, can't we wait a few more years?"

During summer vacation, Sanqi accompanied her mother back to the island. To avoid getting a tan, Sanqi wore a hat all the time.

Bonnie spent a month with her parents and retrieved a lot of seafood from their secret base. After drying it, it would last them for several years.

In September, the third and seventh months of the school year began.

After a busy first phase of the semester, the debate competition began, and Sanqi finally met the legendary Chen Xue, who was truly extraordinary.

He was over 1.6 meters tall, wore a ponytail, and had fairer skin than his sister. Although he looked very dashing, he was different from his sister.

His sister has the look of a professional soldier at first glance, so her gender can be ignored. Chen Xue, while also very dashing, is clearly a very handsome girl.

After the debate began, Sanqi felt that he had met his match.

Chen Xue may not be the most eloquent, but she is quick-witted, articulate, and has a fast reaction time. She speaks to the point, gets straight to the heart of the matter, and remains calm and composed.

Sanqi can't stand emotional people. His mother and sister are the most emotionally stable in his family, followed by him, while his father is less emotionally stable. Years of professional training have given him composure, not emotional stability.

Growing up in such a family environment, Sanqi really can't appreciate people who are emotionally agitated, cry easily, or are hysterical.

After the debate, Sanqi developed feelings for Chen Xue and began to approach her intentionally or unintentionally.

There aren't that many cases of love at first sight in the world; feelings are built up gradually through getting to know each other. Sanqi doesn't want to rush into a relationship and then frequently change partners if it doesn't work out.

During their sophomore year, after getting to know each other, they both felt that the other person was good and that the other was their ideal partner, so they finally confessed their feelings and started dating.

"Gu Xuanming, would you choose pink or beige?"

"Beige and pink make you look darker."

To be honest, ignoring Chen Xue's glance at the pink dress, it really didn't suit her.

"Gu Xuanming, if I and your mother fell into the water, who would you save first?"

"I'll save you. My mom grew up by the sea and she's a better swimmer than me."

Hearing Gu Xuanming's answer, Chen Xue felt like she had lost her mind to ask him the same test question her roommate had used.

"Gu Xuanming, I want to eat a popsicle, red bean flavored."

"No, you're about to get your period these days, eating cold food will make your stomach hurt."

Seeing that Gu Xuanming was unyielding, Chen Xue gave in.

...

There were countless similar incidents. It wasn't until after they graduated from university and officially got married that Chen Xue truly understood Gu Xuanming's thoughtfulness.

After work, they would cook and wash the dishes together. On weekends, they would clean the house, do laundry, and then go to their parents' houses for dinner, alternating between them, one week at her parents' house and the next week at his.

Chen Xue never expected that Gu Xuanming, who was so sharp-tongued, would do housework and cook. Most importantly, he didn't mind doing these things and didn't think they were women's responsibilities.

Especially after giving birth, the two of them hardly needed any help from their parents, learning to take care of the child and how to be parents on their own. When she was in a bad mood, Gu Xuanming would patiently listen to her complaints and never ignore her.

There is no standard answer to whether a marriage is good or bad; it depends on individual preferences.

Chen Xue is satisfied with her marriage, both materially and spiritually.

After so many years of marriage, the couple has had their arguments, but they are careful to keep their temper in check and avoid saying anything in anger, trying their best to control their emotions. If things get really bad, they put it aside and discuss it again after calming down.

In everyday life, what major events could possibly happen? We shouldn't say hurtful things when we're angry; this is a consensus between the two of them.

Gu Xuanming, meeting you is my good fortune!

Chen Xue, meeting you is my blessing!