Sheng Zexi placed the water in his hand in front of him but didn't drink it. His eyes would occasionally fall on the room not far away, as if he was expecting something.

Her face was slightly tense, her lips were pressed into a straight line, and she was nervous.

To be honest, this was one of the few moments in the past twenty years that Sheng Zexi felt nervous. Yesterday's proposal was one, and today's meeting was another.

He knew how serious his health problem was in this day and age.

He may actually be hiding it and will tell you after the marriage.

But Sheng Zexi didn't do that.

He told the truth when they met, even if there was a possibility of being rejected, because he didn't want to deceive Gu Jianing and the Gu family.

He knew that even if Gu Jianing agreed, he would still be letting her down.

In fact, half a year ago, even though I was attracted to her, I left her without any indication because of this reason.

He tried to let it go, but as time went by, his love and longing for Gu Jianing gradually deepened, and he was ultimately unable to let it go.

So, he came anyway and asked a matchmaker to propose marriage.

After all, I was selfish for once and regarded it as my first and last chance.

The sound of footsteps interrupted Sheng Zexi's thoughts. He suddenly looked up and met Gu Jianing's face as he walked out of the room. The latter gave him a soft and obedient smile with bright almond eyes. Looking at this smile, Sheng Zexi's uneasy heart somehow calmed down.

The result is good, right?

"Zexi boy, please find a time to come and propose marriage." Yao Chunhua said after pulling Gu Jianing to sit down.

The Gu family looked at Yao Chunhua and Gu Jianing in surprise, opened their mouths as if they wanted to say something, but in the end they didn't speak.

Yao Chunhua is the mistress of the family, and Gu Jianing has no objection, so they can't say anything.

Sheng Zexi was ecstatic, his tense lips finally raised, his eyes brightened amazingly, "Okay, auntie, I will find a time to propose marriage as soon as possible, and submit a marriage report to the organization when I return."

He said in a low voice, "Uncle, auntie, don't worry. I, Sheng Zexi, swear on my life and faith that I will never let Ning Ning down."

Seeing that both parties have reached a consensus, the matchmaker is delighted. Yao Chunhua asks Gu Jianing to take Sheng Zexi out for a walk so that the future couple can communicate with each other.

The two walked one in front of the other, one meter apart. Although they were getting married, it was not good to walk too close and be seen by others.

Sheng Zexi looked at the graceful figure in front of him. Ever since his mother passed away, his empty heart was filled with honey and exuded sweetness.

Walking closer, his eyes fell on the little girl's drooping white hands. Sheng Zexi's fingertips trembled, and he suppressed the urge to hold on to her and never let go for the rest of his life.

"Ningning, are we a couple now?" Sheng Zexi asked.

Gu Jianing glanced at him sideways and nodded, "Yes."

Sheng Zexi's eyebrows flew up and he asked, "Then I will report my marriage to the organization when I go back today?"

"Can."

Sheng Zexi secretly clenched his fists, and the joy in his heart rippled like water waves.

Sheng Zexi talked to Gu Jianing about the betrothal gift again and invited Gu Jianing to go to the county supply and marketing cooperative together. Gu Jianing agreed.

When two people walked on the street, they attracted a lot of attention.

Especially since Gu Jianing had just committed suicide by jumping into the river yesterday, and today he was chatting and laughing with a handsome man in military uniform. Everyone was very curious, and even those who were working in the fields were whispering to each other.

Zhao Weihong, who was peeling corn and whose hands were sore from it, heard the discussions and saw the charming Gu Jianing in a camel coat. A hint of jealousy flashed across her eyes and she clenched the corn in her hands tightly.

Looking at the tall military officer next to Gu Jianing, he was somewhat puzzled.

"I heard that Gu Jianing agreed to the matchmaker's meeting yesterday. Could the officer be the one that Gu Jianing is going to meet?" Li Juan, who was also peeling corn nearby, took a quick glance and guessed gently.

"But doesn't Gu Jianing like Wen Zhiqing? It seems that the officer definitely doesn't know that Gu Jianing jumped into the river for Wen Zhiqing. Could he have been deceived by Gu Jianing?" Li Juan frowned slightly, as if she was a little worried about the innocent officer.

"It must be Gu Jianing, this shameless vixen. Just wait and see how I expose her." Zhao Weihong angrily threw the corn in his hand and rushed over with great momentum.

Li Juan looked at Zhao Weihong's back, her eyes darkened, she tucked her hair behind her ears, lowered her head to peel corn, and paid attention to the movements not far away with her remaining eyes.

Zhao Weihong likes Wen Zhiqing, and she has always been annoyed by Gu Jianing who is pestering Wen Zhiqing. Now that she has the chance, she will definitely make the most of it.

As for Li Juan...

She also likes Wen Zhuqing, and is also bothered by Jianing's clinging to Wen Zhuqing.

She didn't know why Gu Jianing would meet that military officer.

But, even if Gu Jianing gave up Wen Zhuqing, she didn't want to see Gu Jianing marry such a good military officer.

The remaining eyes fell on Gu Jianing's bright and charming face, which looked like a peach blossom. Li Juan lowered her eyes to hide the jealousy in her eyes.

How come a city girl doesn't have such a pretty face? Even the female comrades in their educated youth camp can't compare to hers, but it happens to be on a country girl?

Li Juan also likes Wen Zhuqing's elegant face.

She also knew that Gu Jianing was beautiful and many men liked her. She had also accidentally seen Wen Zhuqing fooling Gu Jianing several times.

She knew that Wen Zhuqing was not as gentle and modest a gentleman as he appeared to be. That was just a disguise.

Li Juan was particularly excited when she discovered this.

She believed that Wen Zhuqing, who was of the same type as herself, would only be with her in the end.

Zhao Weihong rushed in front of Gu Jianing with great momentum. Gu Jianing was startled and lost his balance. In order to avoid her, he leaned backwards.

Sheng Zexi was quick to respond and put his hand on her back, "Are you okay?"

He looked up at the woman who suddenly appeared, and his eyes darkened.

Gu Jianing stood still and looked up to see Zhao Weihong with an angry face. After looking at him for a while, he remembered that the female educated youth at the educated youth point liked Wen Zhuqing, but unfortunately, she had underdeveloped limbs and a simple mind, so she was not only used by Wen Zhuqing, but also by another female educated youth at the educated youth point.

"Zhao Weihong, what's wrong with you?" Gu Jianing asked directly.

Zhao Weihong glanced at the tall officer with a rebellious look who seemed to be unfriendly to her. She hesitated a little, but still mustered up the courage, "Comrade officer, are you here to meet Gu Jianing?"

"You probably don't know yet, but yesterday Gu Jianing fell in love with Wen, a youth from our youth education center, and even jumped into the river for him."

"Seeing her again today, she is a woman of watery nature."

After that, he glared at Gu Jianing angrily, pointed at her and said, "Gu Jianing, you already have Wen Zhiqing, and you're still seeing other gay men. What are you thinking? Are you planning to have an affair with her? Wen Zhiqing was beaten by your third brother for you, and you don't even say sorry?"

Gu Jianing frowned and slapped away Zhao Weihong's finger that was pointing at her. Her pretty face sank. "I hate it most when people point at me like this."