"That's right, my sister didn't deny it at all today, and she even blushed. I saw it clearly." Gu Fei chattered on, describing their meeting at the village entrance that afternoon.

Gu Chong's first thought was that he only remembered to remind the adults that they had forgotten that these children could also spread rumors.

Gu Chong gritted his teeth... He was already thinking about going to the elementary school tomorrow to remind everyone again that 'you can't say things carelessly' when a sudden thought struck him and he finally came to his senses.

He abruptly asked, "What?"

"You mean your sister Xue Fu is blushing?"

Many images flashed before Gu Chong's eyes, and he finally noticed the section he had previously forgotten.

Everything is connected.

Gu Fei suddenly saw his brother perk up, his eyes gleaming, and he abruptly got up from the stool and walked toward his bedroom.

When his brother came out again, he noticed that he had an extra metal box in his arms.

"Xiao Fei, go to sleep early. You don't need to wait for me to come back. I'm going out for a bit."

Gu Chong uttered these words in a flash, his whole being radiating an emotion that Gu Fei found incredibly pleasant, before bursting out the door.

Gu Fei stood there stunned, his mouth slightly agape, watching his brother rush out as if running.

Gu Fei: ? I don't understand.

As the weather gets colder, people are going to bed earlier.

The lights in the female educated youth dormitory were turned off much earlier than before.

Xue Fu hadn't gone to bed this early in a long time.

In the past, when Xue Fu was in high school, evening self-study would end at 10 p.m.

After taking the bus home, washing up and showering, she dawdles a little longer and it's already 11 o'clock. If she doesn't discipline herself and plays on her phone for a while, it'll be past midnight.

Having transmigrated here and settled into this regular life of working at sunrise and resting at sunset, Xue Fu felt much healthier.

If this kind of life continues, she feels that she could live another ten years if she is healthy.

However, even though she lay in bed so early, she still couldn't fall asleep right away.

She often had to listen to Liu Ling and Zheng Peipei's breathing as they slept for several tens of minutes before she could feel sleepy.

Everyone else was asleep, but I couldn't fall asleep, and that feeling was quite lonely.

As Xue Fu closed her eyes and counted sheep to hypnotize herself on the bed, she suddenly heard some noise outside the window.

Her bed was near the window. She could hear even the slightest noise outside.

Liu Ling and Zheng Peipei's beds were two or three meters apart.

Xue Fu opened her eyes; the room was quiet.

After about half a minute, the noise outside started again, rhythmically and regularly. It seemed to be someone using a tool like a wooden stick to pound on the wall.

It didn't sound like a thief, but rather like someone was giving a signal, like they were following a secret code.

But late at night, with the dim shadows of trees swaying outside the window, the unusual sound in the quiet night seemed somewhat eerie and sinister.

Xue Fu buried her head deeper into the blanket, intending to ignore the anomaly and remain indifferent to it.

But the sound seemed to be getting closer and closer to her, making a soft rustling sound as it clung to the window.

Then Xue Fu heard her name; people outside were calling her softly.

Xue Fu's heart pounded: ?

Who is it?

However, the more I listened to that voice, the more familiar it seemed.

Xue Fu pulled down the blanket, and after hearing him call out softly twice, she realized who it was.

A look of astonishment and surprise flashed across his eyes.

What is Gu Chonglai doing here? Why is he looking for her?

Xue Fu was confused. After recognizing him, she was no longer afraid, but became even more nervous.

It felt like an underground party member making a clandestine meeting, with everyone on edge, afraid of being discovered.

Her body, true to its nature, quietly and stealthily got out of bed.

After putting on her shoes and straightening her loose-collared pajamas, Xue Fu swallowed her slightly dry throat, walked to the window, and gently pushed it open.

Gu Chong stood by the window, his back to the moonlight, making it impossible for Xue Fu to see his expression clearly. She could only feel that his gaze was as dark as ink, and that if she looked into it for too long, she would be drowning in it.

Xue Fu frowned and became serious, asking him in a low voice, "Why are you here? What happened?"

In an instant, many guesses flashed through my mind.

"Can I come out?"

Gu Chong gripped the iron box tightly in his hand, the impulse from before still stimulating his cerebral cortex to scream.

Xue Fu glanced back at the dormitory. It was indeed inconvenient and unsafe to talk here.

She nodded: "Then wait for me a moment."

Then Xue Fu closed the window again in front of him, shutting it tightly.

She stared at the shadow cast by Gu Chong in the window for a couple more moments before turning to find her coat to put on.

As the weather grew colder and it was evening, Xue Fu put on a wool sweater sent from home and wrapped herself up warmly before going out.

She carefully opened the gate, afraid of making any noise that might wake them.

Thinking Gu Chong was in the backyard, she prepared to go around him. But as soon as the gate opened, Gu Chong was already standing at the entrance.

He's waiting for her here.

This scene inexplicably reminded Xue Fu of an idiom.

Waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump.

She lowered her head to hide her smile.

They walked a distance further away from the educated youth settlement and the surrounding households, making it easier for them to talk.

"Why are you looking for me so late at night?"

Xue Fu asked first.

Gu Chong's actions today can truly be described as bold.

They would come and knock on the windows of the female educated youth's dormitory late at night for a tryst.

If this is discovered and caught, a single report will be enough to prove it, and it will definitely be considered hooliganism.

Xue Fu stared at him meaningfully. What had triggered this?

The only thing she could think of was what happened at the broadcasting station this afternoon.

But he didn't react when I went to his house at night. I've been holding back until now, and I can't take it anymore?

"Xue Fu..."

He murmured her name softly and gently.

His voice was naturally pleasant, a deep, husky tone with a rich texture, somewhat like the modern description of a smoky voice. Saying her name felt like a feather tickling the heart, leaving a tingling, itchy sensation.

"Um?"

He stared at her with deep, dark eyes, his serious expression making her feel as if he was about to do something big.

And her hunch was right.

As expected.

This person had never spoken before, but now, suddenly, he had a sudden epiphany and blurted out, "Xue Fu, can I be your boyfriend?"

I like you.

Before Xue Fu could react, Gu Chong handed her an iron box.

This contains all his wealth. He brought it all with him, and gave it all to her.

He opened the tin box himself and showed it to her. She could see clearly that inside were stacks of money and bills, neatly arranged.

Xue Fu was truly shocked, speechless with astonishment for a moment: "!"

"you..."

She was interrupted after saying just one word, and Gu Chong couldn't wait to continue explaining his advantages.