Chapter 164 Are You Willing?

Chen Zhengnian froze when he felt the soft touch on his face.

He slowly raised his head and met Wang Xinxin's shy but sparkling eyes.

That softness still lingered on his cheek, like an electric current, penetrating into his heart along his skin, stirring up the lake of his heart.

She was so bold that she kissed him...

"you……"

Chen Zhengnian's Adam's apple rolled and he forgot what to say for a moment.

Wang Xinxin pursed her lips, her cheeks as red as a ripe apple. It seemed as if the little courage she had just had was exhausted. She turned around and wanted to run into the yard.

But Chen Zhengnian grabbed her wrist. His palm was warm, and the force was not strong but it left no room for escape.

"Xinxin."

His voice trembled slightly: "Does this mean... you are willing?"

Wang Xinxin didn't turn around, but nodded softly, her voice as thin as a mosquito, and it penetrated into Chen Zhengnian's ears.

He suddenly loosened his hand, as if he was afraid of hurting her, but then he felt something was wrong and reached out to support her shoulders, but his movement stopped in mid-air, and he seemed a little at a loss.

Su Tang in the yard heard the noise at the door, stuck his head out of the window, and saw this scene.

She couldn't help but smile and quietly retracted her head, leaving enough space for the young couple who had just broken the window paper.

Wang Xinxin broke free from his hand and rushed into the house without looking back.

The moment I closed the door, I leaned my back against it, my hands on my hot cheeks, my heart pounding as if it was about to burst out of my chest.

How dare she just now...

Chen Zhengnian stood outside the door and raised his hand to touch his cheek that was touched. It seemed that her warmth still remained there.

He lowered his head and smiled like a child who got candy.

After he said it, he became more cheerful.

The gloom between his eyebrows disappeared, leaving only the unconcealable joy.

The next morning, Chen Zhengnian appeared at the door carrying two bags of fruit snacks.

Su Tang opened the door and saw him, and joked with a smile: "Is Commander Chen...officially here?"

Chen Zhengnian felt a little embarrassed and scratched his head. "Comrade Su Tang, I came to see Xinxin."

"Come in, she's in the kitchen making breakfast."

Su Tang stepped aside to let him in. Fortunately, Lu's father and mother had to return to Shanghai for the next two days.

He said he was going to get some things, otherwise, who knows what would happen.

Wang Xinxin heard the noise in the kitchen, the spatula in her hand paused, and her cheeks began to feel hot again.

She took a deep breath and pretended nothing had happened as she continued to fry the eggs, but her ears couldn't help but listen to the noises in the living room.

Chen Zhengnian sat in the living room, glancing towards the kitchen from time to time, holding the teacup in his hand in mid-air but forgetting to drink it.

Su Tang saw it and found it funny.

This man who is so decisive on the battlefield is actually like a young boy in love.

There was a subtle silence at breakfast.

Su Tang wanted to break the awkwardness and said, "Captain Chen, now that you and Xinxin are set, shouldn't we find a time for both sets of parents to meet?"

Chen Zhengnian nodded immediately: "I thought so too. My parents are in my hometown. I will write back and ask them to find time to come over."

Wang Xinxin lowered her head and drank the porridge in small sips, but her ears were perked up and she listened to everything the two said.

"I can't make the decision on this matter. Don't worry, wait until my parents-in-law return from Shanghai."

After all, she was not Wang Xinxin's elder, so the decision had to be made by Lu's father and mother.

It’s really settled, Wang Xinxin’s parents have to come.

“It should be.”

Chen Zhengnian felt a little uncomfortable facing Su Tang. If it really happened, she would be his cousin's wife from then on.

I don't know why, but I always feel inferior to others.

A few days later, Sister Hong came again. This time, before she could even open her mouth, Wang Xinxin blushed and said, "Sister Hong, thank you for your kindness. I... I have a partner."

Sister Hong was stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up: "Oh, this is great news! Whose family is this boy from? Do I know him?"

"It's...it's Chen Zhengnian."

Wang Xinxin said in a low voice.

Sister Hong was surprised at first, then smiled and said, "So it's Brigadier General Chen! What a blessing! Brigadier General Chen is so handsome and so attentive to you. Xinxin, you really have good taste!"

She used to think that Wang Xinxin and Chen Zhengnian were not a good match, but now it seems that she was wrong.

It’s hard to explain fate, sometimes it’s just like that.

Who knows who will be together?

The story of Chen Zhengnian and Wang Xinxin soon spread in the camp, and comrades came to congratulate them.

Old Zhang patted Chen Zhengnian on the shoulder, smiling with satisfaction: "I say, kid, you finally got it! Wouldn't it have been over earlier?"

Chen Zhengnian smiled and replied, "Thank you for your guidance back then."

As the days passed, Chen Zhengnian would go to Wang Xinxin's house whenever he had time.

Sometimes he helped with the heavy work, and sometimes he just sat aside, watching Wang Xinxin and Su Tang busy with housework, occasionally interjecting a word. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

Wang Xinxin gradually adapted to this way of getting along and was no longer as shy and reserved as before.

A few days later, Lu's father and mother came back.

As soon as Mr. and Mrs. Lu entered the house, they noticed that the atmosphere at home was a little unusual.

Su Tang walked over to them with a smile, took the luggage from their hands, and whispered about Chen Zhengnian and Wang Xinxin.

Mother Lu's eyes lit up, and she held Wang Xinxin's hand tightly, refusing to let go. She looked her up and down, then turned to Su Tang and asked, "Chen Zhengnian?"

"Mom, Brigade Commander Chen is a very down-to-earth person. He cares deeply about Xinxin. He comes here every day when he has free time and is always eager to do the heavy work."

As he was speaking, footsteps were heard outside the door.

Chen Zhengnian was standing at the door holding a net bag of fresh sea fish. When he saw Lu's father and mother, he suddenly became nervous and didn't know where to put his hands.

"Uncle, aunt, I...I heard you were back, so I bought some fish."

Mother Lu warmly invited him in: "Come in, come in! What are you buying? It's really expensive."

At dinner, there were braised fish and steamed crabs on the table, all of which were seafood bought by Chen Zhengnian.

Dad Lu picked up his wine glass and raised it towards Chen Zhengnian.

"Xiao Chen, my Xinxin has been spoiled by our whole family since she was a child, and she has never suffered any grievances. As the elders, we have no objection to your relationship, but you have to promise me that you will treat her well in the future."

Chen Zhengnian quickly stood up and raised his glass with both hands: "Uncle, don't worry, I will treat Xinxin well in my life and will never let her suffer any injustice."

He spoke solemnly, and the seriousness in his eyes put both Mr. and Mrs. Lu at ease.

With the approval of Lu's father and mother, Chen Zhengnian was barely able to pass.

Mother Lu called Wang Xinxin's parents that night.

But after the call, she felt a little worried.

"Mom, what's wrong?"

"Tangtang, your aunt said to let Xinxin go back..."

From the tone of voice on the phone, it was clear that he didn't like Chen Zhengnian.

"Why?"

Wang Xinxin's mother hasn't even seen Chen Zhengnian...

"Your aunt...she..."