Who is this person in Chapter 12? Does he agree to marry her?

Zhao Shuyi stared wide-eyed as she recognized the man in front of her.

She never expected to run into Gu Yan, her fiancé, here.

And this is under such circumstances.

Zhao Shuyi was at a loss for words.

My mind went completely blank.

Is she going to just say, "I'm here to marry you"?

"How are you?"

Gu Yan raised his hand and waved it in front of Zhao Shuyi.

Zhao Shuyi seemed to wake from a dream, looked him up and down, and raised her hand to press on his left shoulder, but he dodged it.

"You're injured."

Gu Yan merely glanced at his wound and said nonchalantly, "It's nothing. Where do you live? I'll take you home."

He didn't press Zhao Shuyi further about why she was in Shanghai.

But Zhao Shuyi definitely had to say it.

Some things can go wrong if left unresolved, so we can't delay.

"I was planning to go to Yunnan Province to find you, Gu Yan. Can we still marry each other?"

Since they met, Gu Yan's brows had been tightly furrowed, and now they were even more furrowed.

Instead of answering, he asked, "Did something happen to your family?"

"No."

Zhao Shuyi answered decisively.

"But it's almost there."

Zhao Shuyi hadn't yet figured out how to say it.

Meeting Gu Yan here was completely unexpected for her.

The original owner had clearly expressed her affection for Gao Zhiyun, and Gu Yan wasn't stupid enough to notice, or he could find out by asking around.

If I tell him now that I went to marry him again because of Gao Zhiyun, he might think I'm using him as a dumping ground, or even as a backup.

"If you don't want to get married, that's fine too. Could you introduce me to someone?"

Gu Yan's expression, which had remained largely unchanged, finally showed a slightly different reaction.

He turned and gave Zhao Shuyi a deep look, then nodded. "Okay."

good?

Does that mean I agree to marry her?

Should I agree to introduce her to potential partners?

Sigh, in this situation, I'm in a passive position, and it seems that I have no choice in which option I take.

Zhao Shuyi pursed her lips and said, "Okay, are you sure your wound is alright? Do you want me to bandage it for you?"

"No need, I'll go back and pack." A hint of helplessness seemed to flash across Gu Yan's face as he asked, "Why did you come to Shanghai if you were looking for me?"

There's nothing to hide about that.

“I came here with the people arranged by Secretary Zheng of the military factory. They came to Shanghai on a mission. I... I just wanted to see the place where I used to live.”

This explains why he ran out in the middle of the night.

Zhao Shuyi felt both relieved that she had found a perfect excuse and terrified.

I was just there with a stool and a rope; if it had been any earlier or later, I might have been discovered.

It seems I should be more careful with my space in the future.

However, Zhao Shuyi does not regret what happened today.

She would never allow those things from the Zhao family to fall into the wrong hands, especially not to Xu Wanqing and her group; she had to keep them safe before she could feel at ease.

Sure enough, after hearing her explanation, Gu Yan didn't seem to have any doubts.

He said, "This is a kindergarten now. If you want to come, you should be able to visit during the day."

"I understand." Zhao Shuyi lowered her head, feigning obedience. "I'm just worried..."

She won't say what she's worried about; you can guess for yourself.

Unfortunately, she was so shocked by what the other person said that she almost couldn't keep up the act.

Gu Yan asked, "What are you going to the countryside for this afternoon?"

Zhao Shuyi was shocked.

Can people still have any secrets?

But she quickly thought of the military jeep that had passed by her.

Zhao Shuyi gritted her teeth and changed her approach, "Since you saw me, why didn't you take me with you?"

Gu Yan visibly choked.

The two remained silent, the air suddenly becoming still.

But Zhao Shuyi felt much better.

Anyway, she's not the one who's embarrassed right now.

"I didn't expect to actually see you in Shanghai, and your outfit at the time... was a bit strange."

Thinking back to how terrible I looked back then, how could he possibly notice me just by glancing at me like that?

Who is this person?

I should have known better than to admit it.

However, Zhao Shuyi didn't dwell on the matter too much. She didn't like lying much, and she hated the feeling of using one lie to cover up another.

What can he do if I don't tell him what I'm going to do in the countryside?

As expected, seeing that she didn't seem inclined to say anything, Gu Yan didn't press her further. He simply said, "Don't go there anymore. Things haven't been peaceful there lately."

Zhao Shuyi asked instinctively, "What's wrong?"

"It's confidential, so I can't disclose it. Sorry. Where do you live? I'll take you home."

Hearing him say that, Zhao Shuyi realized that the other party must have come to Shanghai from Yunnan Province to do a mission, and she really shouldn't have asked so many questions.

Fortunately, Zhao Shuyi wasn't that curious, and she didn't plan to go back to that village. "I understand."

"I'm staying at the train station guesthouse. Are you sure your injury is alright? I can go back by myself."

Gu Yan looked at her fluttering eyelashes as she looked at his left arm in the hazy moonlight, and suddenly realized that his injury might really be a bit serious, as his entire left arm was numb.

"It's alright, let's go." Gu Yan's voice was inexplicably a little hoarse.

Zhao Shuyi didn't notice, nor did she refuse the other party. If she were in his shoes, she would definitely have taken the girl to her place, even if she was refused.

Therefore, Zhao Shuyi could no longer climb in through the window. Fortunately, she hadn't locked the door just in case.

And she was thinking about something else.

I was originally going to find him, but now that I've run into him, should I stick to the original plan and go with Zheng Jingcheng and the others, or go with him?

Zhao Shuyi instinctively wanted to be with him; spending some time alone together would allow her to better understand him.

She still can't quite accept marrying someone she doesn't know at all.

If you feel he's not right for you after spending time together, then you should look for someone else as soon as possible.

Just as Zhao Shuyi was pondering this, the other party spoke first.

"I should be going back to Yunnan Province the day after tomorrow. Do you want to come with me? When are you planning to leave?"

"Is it convenient?" Zhao Shuyi didn't expect the other person to have the same idea as her.

She didn't really want to trouble anyone, so if it was convenient, she would of course go with him.

"It's easy, I'll just apply. I have a letter of introduction, right?"

"certainly."

"Okay, I'll buy you the tickets and pick you up first thing the day after tomorrow."

Zhao Shuyi nodded.

What an incredibly magical night.

Who would have thought that these two people, living so far apart from each other, would actually meet in Shanghai?

This can be considered a kind of fate.

It was already past midnight when I got back to the guesthouse.

As expected, Zheng Jingcheng and her group were also very cautious. The moment she inserted the key into the lock, the door across the hall opened.

Zheng Jingcheng asked, "What's wrong, Comrade Zhao? Has something happened?"

"It's nothing, I'm just going to the restroom. Comrade Zheng, I have something to tell you tomorrow."

It was late at night, so she didn't dare to speak too loudly; it would be better to talk about it tomorrow.

Zheng Jingcheng was surprised, but still nodded. "Is 7:30 okay?"

"OK."

The two exchanged a few quiet words and then parted ways.

It was quiet all around; if I said anything more, I might get yelled at.

Once she was in bed, Zhao Shuyi entered her spatial dimension.

When she met Gu Yan, even the excitement of receiving so many boxes was somewhat suppressed.

But seeing these things now brings back that feeling of excitement.

Even if she didn't intend to possess it.

She opened the first box and was once again dazzled; the large yellow croakers inside were far more numerous than those in her father's study.

The second box contained a number of well-organized books. Zhao Shuyi flipped through them gently. She didn't know how to appreciate art, but she could tell that they were all good things.

The third box was full of various kinds of jewelry, mostly jade.

The fourth, the fifth...

After looking at all the boxes, Zhao Shuyi still felt a strong sense of unreality.

So many good things are piled up here like ordinary goods.

They shouldn't end up like this.

Zhao Shuyi had a small plan in mind, but she was still uncertain about her future, so she decided to wait until things stabilized first.

After putting everything away, Zhao Shuyi began to carefully consider Gu Yan's character.

Gu Yan is undoubtedly outstanding. His appearance, family background, and the abilities that match his position as deputy regimental commander at such a young age are all very attractive.

They all attracted Zhao Shuyi to some extent.

In the book, he is the same, but he is just a cannon fodder to highlight the male and female protagonists.

In the book, after the female protagonist is reborn, she keeps searching for the male protagonist but fails to find him. Meanwhile, her mother keeps urging her to find a partner, so she writes a letter of introduction and goes to Yunnan Province herself.

However, Gu Yan did not accept her; instead, he treated her very coldly.

She couldn't stand the humiliation, had nowhere to go, and was forcibly put back on the train to Beijing by Gu Yan.

The female lead didn't suffer in vain.

On this train, Xu Wanqing encountered human traffickers and also met the male protagonist; their fate truly began from here.

Later, Xu Wanqing married Zheng Jingcheng, who also made numerous military achievements and rose higher and higher in rank.

A few years later, he was granted the right to accompany the military.

Just then, Zheng Jingcheng was transferred to Yunnan Province, and Xu Wanqing went with him.

On the day they arrived, Gu Yan, who was injured and limping, was discharged from the army.

The scene at this moment contrasts sharply with the scene when the female lead was forcibly sent away by Gu Yan.

Xu Wanqing felt extremely happy, and the readers felt extremely happy too.

Looking back now, what was so enjoyable about all that?

Gu Yan is a soldier who defends the country. His injury and discharge is a major loss to the organization. Who has the right to laugh?

Ironically, I didn't notice anything wrong with the book while reading it.

Zhao Shuyi felt depressed.

Is there any way I can help him?

Her gaze fell upon the spring water.

I wonder if the spiritual spring water has such effects.

Thinking about the wound on her hand that healed quickly before, Zhao Shuyi felt that perhaps there was still hope.

Of course, if we could know how Gu Yan got injured, it would be best to avoid this injury in advance.

But this is a bit difficult for her.

"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time."

She wasn't a saint; not all difficulties could be easily solved. There was no need for her to carry such a heavy burden on herself.

"Just be true to yourself."

After figuring things out, Zhao Shuyi's mood improved considerably.

She rested in her room for a while, and soon it was time to meet Zheng Jingcheng.