Li Huizhu's mood had improved considerably by now. She glanced at Gu Henglin and asked, "Why are you looking at me? Is something wrong with your son?"
Gu Henglin shook his head: "It's nothing, just wishing you a Happy New Year."
Li Huizhu picked up her chopsticks: "Oh, if it's nothing, let's eat then."
Gu Henglin knew that everything was really alright, so he quickly said, "Okay, let's eat."
Lin Yu looked around and saw that her mother-in-law wasn't smiling, so she quickly told her a joke to cheer her up.
Li Huizhu truly adored this daughter-in-law, and she was amused by her.
Gu Yunze originally thought that the atmosphere would definitely be bad after this phone call.
Unexpectedly, with Lin Yu around, the whole family was happy.
He thanked God countless times for allowing him to marry Lin Yu, which was the luckiest thing in his life.
The young couple had a very fulfilling first year after getting married.
Once they get married, they need to start visiting relatives on their own.
Lin Yu's relatives are not in Beicheng, so she only needs to go back to her parents' home to visit.
However, Gu's relatives are scattered throughout the northern part of the city.
Gu Yunze took Lin Yu to visit relatives everywhere, giving them gifts and informing them that he would have his own little family from now on.
This is a traditional courtesy, and Li Huizhu believes it should not be abolished.
Lin Yu initially found it interesting, but later she began to feel tired.
This relative didn't finish visiting until the eighth day of the lunar new year.
On the tenth day of the lunar month, Gu Yunze returned to his unit to report for duty.
Fortunately, the military base was not far from the family compound, so Gu Yunze was able to go home almost every day.
I only stay overnight in the dormitory when there are training missions.
With more time available, Lin Yu spent her time at home reading and studying.
Sometimes he would go back to the Lin family or visit Shen He.
Time flew by and it was March 1980. Lin Yu started university, and she and Gu Yunze moved into the house that was part of her dowry near the school.
She started her junior year this semester and is still participating in Professor Wang's research group.
Despite the demanding academic schedule, she would still make time to go out with Professor Wang to investigate the market.
More and more people are setting up stalls to do business outside, and the small restaurants along the street are also very lively.
The market is currently booming; as long as you dare to go out and do it, you can make money.
Professor Wang often asked Lin Yu to express her opinions and also asked her many policy-related questions.
Lin Yu felt that he was being tested, so she tried her best to explain carefully each time she answered a question.
I just don't know what the purpose of this investigation is?
But she knew that if she caught the professor's eye, her chances would definitely be good.
This speculation pleased her, but since nothing had actually happened yet, she couldn't possibly tell anyone.
Only Gu Yunze could listen to her, often listening to her dream about the future at night.
She had many imaginative ideas, but Gu Yunze would not interrupt her; he would just listen silently.
They also wouldn't offer any guidance on her studies or work.
Lin Yu always received encouragement and support from him.
Gu Yunze also brought her good news: "Qiao Feng has withdrawn from the front line. It is said that he made a contribution this time and will come to Beicheng for further studies in a while."
Lin Yu's eyes sparkled as she tugged at him, asking, "When did this happen? Was he injured? When did he come?"
This place is a hundred and eight thousand miles away from the front line. If it weren't for Lin Yu, Gu Yunze wouldn't have bothered to inquire about so much.
He didn't know the details.
After all, if he inquired too much about matters concerning the military, it would arouse suspicion.
He simply comforted Lin Yu, saying, "He will definitely contact us; we'll find out then."
Lin Yu had no choice but to give up.
Gu Yunze was right. Not long after, Qiao Feng contacted Gu Yunze's unit through his superiors.
He got Gu Yunze's contact number and then called the family compound.
It was a weekend, and Lin Yu was already waiting by the phone.
She answered the phone after it rang only once: "Hello."
Qiao Feng's voice, tinged with laughter, came through the phone: "Is that Xiaoyu?"
Lin Yu called out happily, "Brother, how are you? Where are you now?"
Qiao Feng told her that he was fine and that he would be going to Beicheng for further studies in half a month, and that he would likely stay in Beicheng afterward.
Fearing that someone might be listening in on the phone, he only vaguely said, "And the dowry I was going to give you, I will bring it with me this time."
Lin Yu then remembered that he still had those valuables stored there.
It wasn't convenient to store it in Haicheng before, but now that she has her own house in Beicheng, it's no problem to dig a hole and bury it or make a cellar.
So she agreed and told him that he must come to Beicheng to see her.
Half a month after Qiao Feng made that phone call, he actually arrived in Beicheng.
He made arrangements with Lin Yu and went directly to visit the military family compound.
Gu Henglin is now semi-retired, so he can stay at home to receive guests.
"Comrade Qiao Feng performed exceptionally well; your division commander has been praising you continuously."
Gu Henglin showed great appreciation for Qiao Feng when they met.
Qiao Feng said embarrassedly, "On the battlefield, everyone is the same; we just need to try our best to move forward."
He had done a good job this time, and his superiors originally intended to promote him.
It was later discovered that he only had a high school diploma. Since the military was beginning to emphasize scientific and cultural knowledge, the leadership suggested that he first go to a military academy for further study.
Having a diploma would be better for him when he gets a promotion.
Qiao Feng thought that he could see Lin Yu again in Beicheng, and that it would be helpful for him to study at the school for a few more years, so he agreed.
Lin Yu asked him with concern, "So, will you be staying in the dormitory after you arrive?"
Qiao Feng nodded and said, "Yes, but the school environment is a bit better than the military base."
He used to be stationed in remote and desolate areas, where living conditions were not good.
This school is located in the northern part of the city, so it's naturally quite suitable in all aspects.
Lin Yu felt relieved after hearing him say that, and told him to come to her house whenever he had free time.
She still has several empty rooms over there.
Qiao Feng noticed that she spoke without any restraint in front of her in-laws, and Gu Henglin and Li Huizhu also looked at Lin Yu with affection.
Then I knew that she must not have suffered any injustices in marrying Gu Yunze.
The Gu couple insisted on keeping Qiao Feng for dinner and chatted for a long time before letting him leave with Gu Yunze and Lin Yu.
Qiao Feng felt more comfortable talking to Lin Yu when no elders were around.
The two were sitting in Gu Yunze's car when Qiao Feng asked her, "When are you free? I'll bring the things over."
Before Lin Yu could answer, Gu Yunze asked, "What is it? Do you need help?"
Qiao Feng winked at Lin Yu, signaling her to speak.
Lin Yu smiled and nodded, then said, "It's a very valuable item, part of my dowry left to me by my grandparents."
Gu Yunze knew Lin Yu's background and, judging from her tone, knew she was talking about the Qiao family's grandparents.
He doesn't care much about things, he just doesn't like Lin Yu and Qiao Feng being too close.
He was not happy about it.
"Do you need any help, brother?"
Qiao Feng's lips twitched. This person was clearly older than him, but he kept calling him "Big Brother" so naturally that Qiao Feng felt embarrassed for him.
"No need, I'll bring it over myself in a couple of days."
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