Neither the Mu family nor the Gu family made a fuss. Most people, except for a few, didn't know about Liu Jiu and Mu Nanfang's affair.
"Zijun, the Gu family's child is with the Mu family's boy. Don't have any other ideas."
Commander Ma discussed this matter with Ma Zijun in his study, fearing that the boy would be unable to let go of the issue and that it would not be good for him.
"Really? Gu Yun Chu denied it before, how come they're together now? Grandpa, who told you this?"
Ma Zijun was a little incredulous. He could still hear Gu Yun Chu's questions to him and her defense of Mu Nanfang.
"I saw Commander Gu and the Mu family boy doing morning exercises together a couple of days ago. They talked alone for a long time, probably to confirm the Mu family boy's thoughts."
Commander Ma happened to wake up early that day and went out to stretch his muscles, and that's when he saw it.
"Really? But Gu Yun Chu previously vehemently denied any relationship between them. Could it be that she thinks Mu Nan Fang is better than me, so she chose Mu Nan Fang to make me give up?"
Ma Zijun felt very bad. The first time he had been somewhat moved, it had ended so quietly.
"Zijun, matters of the heart are a matter of mutual consent, not something that can be decided unilaterally. The Liang family's girl has been following you around for so long, and didn't you also feel that it wasn't appropriate?"
The Gu family's child is young and may not have thought about romantic feelings before. But the Mu family's boy has been following him for several years now, and no one expected him to have such feelings for the Gu family's child. Just based on the fact that he hasn't revealed a single clue all these years, you can't compare.
The reason this was brought up so openly is because you were a helpful wingman. If it weren't for you, the Gu family might not have even considered relationships; you were practically their matchmaker.
Commander Ma had to be ruthless, otherwise Zijun would easily get stuck in a rut. He didn't necessarily like the Gu family's children that much; he just thought they were suitable and that was wishful thinking on his part.
This kid has had it too easy; he needs a wake-up call to bring him to his senses.
"So, should I ask Mu Nanfang to treat me to a meal so he can thank me?"
Ma Zijun's voice even had a hint of crying in it; he sounded so aggrieved!
"If you don't mind, there's nothing wrong with it. A real man can take things on and let them go; that's a kind of growth too."
As soon as Commander Ma finished speaking, Ma Zijun had already pushed open the door and run out.
"Sigh, I hope this child will grow up!"
Commander Ma was exhausted. His family was small, and apart from Zijun, the rest were too young for him to raise.
Ma Zijun's father may not be very capable, but he is quite good at having children. He has a younger sister and two twin brothers who are too young.
My younger sister is only in junior high school, and my younger brothers still have two years until they graduate from elementary school.
Mu Nanfang is living a very fulfilling life now, practically spending all his time at Gujia's. He studies English, his major courses, and reads foreign magazines every day; his days seem no different from before.
"Mu Nanfang?"
Just as I was passing by the Ma family's house, I ran into Ma Zijun rushing out of the house.
"Ma Zijun?"
Mu Nanfang was still thinking about thanking Ma Zijun, but now that things were going on, it seemed a bit inappropriate!
"Do you have time to chat for a bit?"
"Okay, but don't go too far. Liu Jiu is waiting for me to study."
Mu Nanfang watched as Ma Zijun's face instantly darkened, and only then did he belatedly realize that his words had been a bit hurtful. He really didn't mean it; it was just a habit.
"Let's go to the basketball court over there, it won't take long."
Ma Zijun turned around and led the way, with Mu Nanfang leisurely following behind.
The basketball court is so quiet today, there's not a single person there. Maybe it's too early and no one has arrived yet.
"I heard you're with Gu Yun Chu, is that true?"
Ma Zijun was not giving up; he had to hear the person involved admit it to himself.
"Yes."
"Why did Gu Yun Chu say a few days ago that you two weren't in a relationship?"
Mu Nanfang didn't want to provoke Ma Zijun, but he felt the man was quite stubborn, so he decided to make things clear. Having more friends meant having more options; they were destined not to be friends, but they shouldn't become enemies either. They were both in the military system; there was no need for that.
“Ma Zijun, I’ve liked Gu Yun Chu for a long time. Before, she was going to high school and had a lot of studies, and she hadn’t thought about these things.”
I was thinking of watching her grow up, and if she still didn't understand after she turned eighteen, I'd be honest and ask her what she thought. But then you suddenly appeared and made her realize our feelings for each other.
I really want to say thank you, even though it's not the kind of thank you you'd like to hear.
But Ma Zijun, how much do you really know about Gu Yun Chu? Do you know what she's thinking? Do you know what kind of married life she wants? You just think she's suitable—suitable in age, suitable in terms of conditions, suitable in terms of profession.
But relationships aren't like other things, where compatibility is all that matters.
It requires mutual care, shared responsibility, joint effort, mutual understanding, and tolerance to last. Ask yourself honestly, if Gu Yun Chu weren't Commander Gu's daughter, and not an outstanding military academy student, would you still have the same thoughts?
Mu Nanfang spoke seriously. He liked Liu Jiu because that's who Liu Jiu is. Ma Zijun's idea of "suitable" wasn't just about Liu Jiu being a suitable person; many external conditions were also more suitable.
"I, I..."
Ma Zijun didn't think too much about it. At the time, he felt that the two families were of similar conditions, and Gu Yunchu would also have a good future in the military. They could complement each other and support one another.
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