Chapter 40 Choosing to Annull the Engagement?!

Her voice was flat, without any emotion.

Gu Beichen sat down opposite her as instructed, his back ramrod straight, in the standard military posture, his hands neatly placed on his knees, exuding an aura of unapproachability.

He waited for her to continue.

Su Yue took a sip of water to moisten her slightly dry throat before raising her eyes to look directly at him.

"Before we talk about our marriage, there are some things I feel I need to make clear to you."

She paused, then spoke in a factual, emotionless tone.

“My family is about to be purged. My father, Su Guohua, is currently in detention, awaiting final judgment, for treason and smuggling rare national resources.”

She deliberately concealed the fact that Su Guohua was not her biological father.

This was her final test.

She wanted to see how this man would react when he heard about these "stains" that could ruin his career.

"So, I am now a bona fide capitalist's daughter, and the daughter of a traitor. This identity will affect your military career and will bring shame to you and your family. Now, I'm giving you a choice: annul the engagement."

After Su Yue finished speaking, she stopped talking and just quietly looked at him, observing any subtle changes in his expression.

She gave the Lin family mother and daughter a chance, she gave Su Guohua a chance, and now she's giving him a chance too.

Gu Beichen's face remained expressionless, not even his eyebrows twitched.

He just stared at her quietly, his gaze so deep it seemed to draw her in.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Su Yue assumed that he was weighing the pros and cons, and she wasn't disappointed at all. Instead, she felt that this was a normal reaction.

She curled her lips into a smile and continued to escalate the situation, bringing her "tough nut" personality to the extreme.

"Of course, if you insist on marrying me, I have to make the unpleasant point clear upfront."

"First, I can't cook or do housework. I've never done it before."

"Secondly, whether I go to work after I get married depends on my mood. If I want to, I'll take a job at the hospital; if I don't, no one can force me."

"Third, and most importantly, I'm used to a good life, and I can't lower my standard of living after marriage."

She spoke in one breath, each word like a boulder crashing down on the values ​​of that era.

This isn't discussing marriage; it's clearly issuing a challenge.

She wanted to see whether this man would angrily storm off, or...

However, Gu Beichen's reaction once again surprised her.

Far from being angry, the corners of his tightly closed mouth turned up slightly, a fleeting moment that Su Yue caught.

"Are you done talking?" he asked, his voice deep and magnetic.

Su Yue nodded: "I've finished speaking, you can make your choice now."

I choose you.

Gu Beichen's answer was without the slightest hesitation, as decisive and swift as issuing a military order.

Seeing Su Yue's slightly surprised expression, he leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on the table, instantly drawing in that powerful sense of pressure.

“Su Yue, none of these are problems.”

He dissected the problems she posed one by one.

"Regarding your family background. Once you marry me, your file will be transferred to the military system, and you will become a military dependent. Military dependents are protected by the military, and local authorities have no right to interfere. As long as you don't break the law, Su Guohua's crimes will not affect you."

"As for my future," he chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I'm twenty-eight this year, and according to regulations, unless I make a particularly outstanding contribution, my military rank won't change for five years. So, marrying you won't affect me at all."

He paused, his gaze becoming intense and earnest.

"Besides, even if it has an impact, I don't care."

Su Yue's heart was gently touched by these simple and direct words.

He continued, "As for your post-marital requirements: If you can't cook, I'll do it. If you can't do housework, I'll do it. Whether you work or not is up to you; I can afford to support you. Our standard of living will only be higher than when you were in the Su family; it will never be lower."

Every word he uttered was resounding and filled with an unquestionable commitment.

This man wasn't just saying sweet nothings; he was offering her the most solid and reliable solution.

He resolved all her sharp, barbed provocations in the gentlest yet most powerful way.

Su Yue suddenly felt that all the weapons she had carefully prepared to probe people's hearts were like children playing house in front of him.

"You..." She was speechless for a moment.

Seeing her unusually stunned expression, Gu Beichen's smile deepened.

He regained control, and his expression turned serious.

"Now, it's my turn to ask you."

"Comrade Su Yue, have you thought this through? Once the military marriage application is submitted, there's no going back. If you marry me, you'll have to be a family person for the rest of your life."

His gaze, like a net, locked onto her firmly.

Su Yue took a deep breath and met his gaze.

In this man's eyes, she saw determination, responsibility, and something she had never seen before: deep affection.

She suddenly smiled, her eyes crinkling like a smug little fox.

"I'm the kind of person who likes to gamble. Once I've placed a bet, I'm willing to accept the consequences."

That counts as an agreement.

Gu Beichen's tense nerves finally relaxed completely at this moment.

An indescribable joy welled up from the bottom of my heart and quickly spread to every part of my body.

He had waited for this day for far too long.

"Okay." He stood up, his tall figure almost completely enveloping her.

"I'll submit our marriage application first thing tomorrow morning." His voice carried a hint of lightness. "In the afternoon, I'll take you to the supply and marketing cooperative and the department store to buy some furniture and wedding supplies."

The atmosphere in the room instantly transformed from a tense negotiation scene into a warm pre-wedding discussion.

Su Yue looked around the room. Although it was simple, it was bright and clean, and the furniture was all brand new. What pleased her most was the small courtyard outside.

“This house is fine, and the furniture is enough. We don’t need to buy any more,” she said. “I like this one with a yard.”

It would be nice to plant some flowers and plants in the yard, or to set aside a small plot of land to grow vegetables.

“I’ve looked at the furniture, but the styles are too outdated and don’t suit you.” Gu Beichen insisted, “I’ve already spoken to the logistics department, and a new batch has arrived. I’ll take you to pick out your favorites tomorrow.”

His domineering nature was tinged with an irresistible tenderness.

Su Yue raised an eyebrow but did not refute further.

If someone is eager to be taken advantage of, why shouldn't she oblige?

"Okay, whatever you say."

Having received a satisfactory answer, Gu Beichen immediately turned around, walked to the door, and called out to the outside.

"Xiao Wang!"

The guard Xiao Wang, who was standing outside the courtyard, was startled and immediately ran inside.

"Commander!"

"Go back to the unit first thing tomorrow morning and submit my marriage application and application for my family to accompany me to the military to Political Commissar Zhao in the Political Department. Tell him to approve them as soon as possible," Gu Beichen ordered in a deep voice.

"Yes!" Xiao Wang replied loudly, but his eyes couldn't help but sneak glances at Su Yue.

He was overjoyed; the regimental commander, this iron tree that had stood still for ages, was finally about to bloom!

Gu Beichen waved for Xiao Wang to leave before turning back to look at Su Yue.

Under the light, her profile was fair and soft, with long eyelashes casting a small shadow, making her look well-behaved and harmless.

But this seemingly harmless woman not only saved his life on the battlefield, but also, in their recent exchange, her words were barbed, cornering him against the wall.

Now, she is about to become his wife.

Gu Beichen's heart had never been filled with such a feeling of "satisfaction" as it was at this moment.