Chapter 55 Writing a Letter

Nan Zhiyi was bewitched and approached him, and he pulled her into his arms.

The night was chaotic.

The sofa became the new space.

Nan Zhiyi cried because of his nagging, and in the end he carried her to take a bath together. Even while bathing, he clung to her.

"Be good, call me brother and I'll let you go."

"elder brother…"

...

However, he did not let go, but instead pulled her even tighter into his body.

Nan Zhiyi thought vaguely, "He must be faking being drunk... you bastard."

The next morning, Nan Zhiyi sat down at her desk and spread out a sheet of letter paper.

Since Zhou Zhengping already knows she's here, then Anping... will find out sooner or later.

Rather than letting Anping hear it from others, it's better to be honest with him yourself.

She immediately began writing an apology.

Anping: It's been a long time since we last contacted each other, I'm truly sorry. But my situation was awkward, I couldn't even protect myself... and I was even more afraid of implicating others... At that time, I just wanted to find a safe haven... so as not to cause trouble for you or anyone else...

She omitted the specific difficulties and choices, only pointing out the "awkward status," the "fear of being implicated," and finally writing about her marriage to Gu Xiao.

She had so much to say to Zhou Anping that she wrote seven or eight pages in one go.

He also wrote a letter to Feng Xuemei and Zhang Yueran to send his greetings.

After finishing writing the letters, she didn't delay and immediately went to the military post office to mail them out.

Life returned to normal.

Gu Xiao leaves early and returns late, while Nan Zhiyi takes care of the small courtyard, learns to do housework, and occasionally goes out to the market with familiar military wives.

After Aunt Wu finished making the clothes, Nan Zhiyi went to fetch them, rinsed them in water, and hung them on the clothesline.

The summer sun is strong, and everything dries out completely in half a day.

After lunch, Nan Zhiyi asked Gu Xiao to change into the clothes so she could see them.

Gu Xiao readily agreed, but asked her to help him change it.

Nan Zhiyi reached out and helped him unbutton his shirt, revealing his muscular upper body. The wound under his ribs had healed, leaving a shallow scar.

She traced the scar with her fingertip, then looked up at him. "Be careful next time."

Gu Xiao chuckled, "Won't you touch other places?"

She glared at him, which only made him laugh even harder.

After she changed into her new shirt, she put her arms around his shoulders and said, "You look good in casual clothes."

Gu Xiao put his arm around her waist and finally couldn't resist kissing her lips, their lips and teeth intertwining.

She was out of breath, her hands weakly pressed against his chest, but he pulled them away and moved them down...

"Damn it, it's daytime!"

She struggled to push him away, but he held her even tighter…

The roses in the corner of the yard are in full bloom, and the tomatoes are turning red.

One morning, Nan Zhiyi was reading a book inside the house when there was a knock on the courtyard gate.

She was somewhat surprised, as very few people come at this time.

Outside the courtyard gate stood Zhao Yaqin, smiling, carrying an oil paper package that faintly exuded a sweet fragrance.

"Zhiyi! I keep my word, I've come to talk to you! Here, I even brought some glutinous rice strips."

"Sister Yaqin! Please come in!"

Nan Zhiyi welcomed her in with delight and closed the courtyard gate.

"I asked my way here and finally found it."

As Zhao Yaqin entered the courtyard, her gaze was immediately drawn to it.

The small courtyard had several neatly cultivated vegetable plots on both sides, all lush and green.

Roses, sunflowers, and orchids are in full bloom.

Under the corner shed, neatly stacked honeycomb briquettes were piled up.

The ground was swept clean, and there were hardly any fallen leaves.

Stepping inside, the room was bright and clean.

The furniture was spotless, a simple checkered tablecloth covered the table, and enamel cups were neatly arranged.

There was a faint, pleasant scent of soapberry in the air.

Zhao Yaqin clicked her tongue inwardly.

On her way here, while asking for directions, she overheard two military wives whispering that Commander Gu's wife was spoiled and didn't do any chores, relying entirely on Commander Gu to take care of her.

But this little courtyard and house are kept more tidy and organized than the homes of many "diligent" military wives.

"Zhiyi, you're living such a comfortable life!" Zhao Yaqin exclaimed sincerely, placing the oil paper package on the table. "Look at this yard, this house, how tidy they are! Fifth Brother is so lucky to have married such a beautiful and virtuous wife like you; he's hit the jackpot!"

Nan Zhiyi was a little embarrassed by her praise and pulled her to sit down: "Sister Yaqin, please don't say that. Actually... Fifth Brother did most of it. I just cook and sweep the floor occasionally."

She was telling the truth. When Gu Xiao was at home, he took care of all the heavy lifting and tidying up.

"That also shows that Fifth Brother cares about you and is willing to do it! You're so lucky, there's no stopping you!"

Nan Zhiyi brought out rice cakes and opened the glutinous rice strips that Zhao Yaqin had brought. She also made two cups of chilled brown sugar water. The two sat at a small table by the window and chatted.

"Sister Yaqin, why were you suddenly transferred to such a remote place?"

Zhao Yaqin's smile faded slightly, and she pouted, "Ugh, don't even mention it! My husband got a job transfer, and the whole family had to move with him. I was practically 'sent over' here!"

She shrugged, looking resigned to her fate.

Then, she raised an eyebrow and said in a sharp tone, "I could accept being forced into this situation, but some people are begging and pleading, practically scrambling to squeeze in here!"

Nan Zhiyi's heart skipped a beat, and she vaguely guessed who she was referring to.

"Lu Linlang!" Zhao Yaqin didn't mince words, her voice rising slightly. "Do you think she's out of her mind? What has Fifth Brother ever treated her like since childhood? He's never even bothered to look at her! They might not even see each other once every few years, let alone exchange a word. And here she is, fantasizing about a love that's as deep as the sea, a vow to marry no one but him, and she's eagerly transferring here, thinking that being close to him will give her the chance? Bah! Does she deserve it? Doesn't she even consider whether Fifth Brother even pays her any attention!"

Zhao Yaqin grew angrier as she spoke, feeling sorry for Gu Xiao and even more disgusted by Lu Linlang's self-righteous and persistent attitude.

Nan Zhiyi smiled helplessly.

She had heard about Lu Linlang's persistence.

I never expected that this obsession would be so deep, that it would lead them to chase me here at all costs.

The word "love" is truly perplexing and lamentable.

She didn't feel threatened. Gu Xiao's attitude had already said it all. Lu Linlang's one-woman show was ultimately in vain.

Seeing that Nan Zhiyi only smiled and didn't reply, Zhao Yaqin assumed she didn't take it seriously, so she quickly moved closer and said seriously, "Zhiyi, don't take this lightly! That woman is very cunning and her methods are not clean. Back in the compound, she used her cunning to undermine others in order to get closer to Fifth Brother. You have to be careful and not fall into her trap!"

"Okay, Sister Yaqin, I've got it."

She trusted Gu Xiao, but she wouldn't underestimate the potential trouble.

Zhao Yaqin changed the subject, "Zhiyi, are you looking for a job? I have some information, I'll tell you once I've found out more."

Nan Zhiyi didn't expect her to bring up work.

She smiled gratefully, "Thank you for thinking of me, Sister Yaqin. But Fifth Brother is also helping me look for someone..."

Zhao Yaqin: "One thing at a time. I was just asking for you, it's no trouble."