Chapter 16 "I don't accept divorce." "I don't want to compromise."...
Yunnan Railway Station is located in Changchun, the "Spring City". As soon as you get off the train, the scorching sun and the azure sky on the horizon come into view at the same time, making it hard to look away.
"It's so beautiful." Zhao Shuyi had never been to Yunnan Province in her previous life, but she had seen this beautiful scenery on her phone.
But no matter how beautiful it looks on a phone, it's nowhere near as stunning as seeing it in person.
Unfortunately, Gu Yan was completely oblivious to romance.
He said, "It's like this all the time here. You see it all the time."
Zhao Shuyi glanced at him and said, "Battalion Commander Gu, if I hadn't come to you, you probably wouldn't have found a partner."
Gu Yan was taken aback, looking somewhat confused, but still answered Zhao Shuyi's question honestly.
"I had never thought about finding a partner before."
Zhao Shuyi nodded, "You can think about it now. Anyway, our relationship isn't settled yet, so you can consider it first."
Gu Yan glanced at her. "There's nothing to consider. Since it was decided by our elders, I will take responsibility."
Zhao Shuyi didn't want to talk to him, even though he had a perfectly good mouth.
But Zhao Shuyi found that she didn't dislike this person at all, even though she knew that life with him might be dull and boring, and that she might not be able to get a word she wanted to hear from him when she needed something.
Why.
Who told me I'm at a disadvantage right now?
It's not a time when you can make your own choices.
She should remember her initial request.
All she needs is a man who is upright and responsible and can help her get through these ten years of hardship.
As for the rest, one cannot rely on men.
Zhao Shuyi charged forward headfirst, and Gu Yan had no choice but to follow with large strides.
She's walking so fast, how can she find her way?
"Slow down." Seeing her hurried steps, Gu Yan's tone revealed urgency.
At this moment, Zhao Shuyi suddenly stopped and turned around.
"Let's find a place to have a proper talk, let's talk about our marriage."
Gu Yan raised his hand to check the time.
"I've arranged for someone to pick us up today. The bus back to the unit is at 3 PM. Can we find a place to talk now, then have lunch before heading back?"
Zhao Shuyi's inexplicable anger just now dissipated instantly, as if a needle had suddenly pierced her.
I didn't expect him to arrange things so well.
Zhao Shuyi agreed, "Okay."
Gu Yan still carried his backpack and Zhao Shuyi's suitcase in his hand, walking ahead without letting Zhao Shuyi carry anything, as if Zhao Shuyi were some kind of rich young lady.
But that's probably how he remembers it.
Zhao Shuyi did not force anyone to take the items.
Then he took Zhao Shuyi to a park.
The scene seemed familiar.
"I heard them say that the best place for blind dates is in the park."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shuyi suddenly remembered that when he went on a blind date with the original owner of this body in April, he had also suggested going for a walk in the park.
Why is this person so honest?
It was nothing like she had imagined.
"I'm fine with anything, now tell me about your situation."
Gu Yan paused for a moment, then said, "I'm currently a battalion commander with a salary of 130. I also receive various bonuses and rewards for my duties. I can give all of that to you after we get married. Once we submit our marriage application, we should be able to get a courtyard with two rooms. We can go and choose one together."
"If we get married, I will be absolutely loyal to you, and I hope you will be too."
Zhao Shuyi's feelings were somewhat complicated.
She had only intended to have a casual chat with him about her views on the future and marriage, but she didn't expect him to be so serious.
But if he can do what he says, it seems like it's not impossible for them to be together.
"Also..." Gu Yan looked at her, as if he didn't know what to say, and his hands unconsciously clenched his knees.
He had always been decisive and efficient, so his sudden hesitation was quite strange, but Zhao Shuyi didn't rush him and waited for him to organize his thoughts.
It didn't take long, just a few breaths of silence, before he said with a strange expression, "If you can keep our promise, I will treat the child in your belly as my own."
Zhao Shuyi was petrified.
No, it was a misunderstanding.
She was both amused and exasperated. No wonder he had been acting strangely ever since he argued with that couple, and he had been very considerate towards her.
I had been thinking the wrong thing all along.
"I'm not pregnant." This needs to be made clear.
Gu Yan froze, speechless for a long time.
Seeing him like this, Zhao Shuyi felt as if she were seeing a more vivid and real version of him.
"I was just trying to scare them, but I didn't expect to scare you."
Zhao Shuyi smiled sheepishly.
Gu Yan looked away from her curved eyebrows and eyes.
"Don't say that next time, it's bad for your reputation."
Knowing that he was doing it for her own good, Zhao Shuyi felt there was no need to explain to him something she didn't care about at all, so she agreed.
The other party had already explained their situation and requirements, and Zhao Shuyi felt that she should also share her concerns with them.
"What are your thoughts if our relationship breaks down and we need to get a divorce in the future?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yan looked up at her in surprise.
"I do not accept divorce."
Zhao Shuyi could sense his seriousness. People in this era considered marriage to be a solemn and sacred affair, and for them, marriage was a lifelong commitment.
I would lose all face if I got divorced.
But it's too painful to force two people to stay together when they can't make it work.
"I understand what you mean. I'll think about it some more."
Gu Yan frowned deeply, looking very puzzled, but finally asked the question.
"If you wanted a divorce, why did you get married in the first place?"
This question almost stumped Zhao Shuyi.
"It's not that I want a divorce, but everything has risks. What if you're the kind of person who beats his wife? What if you find another girl you like? What's the point of staying together then?"
"I won't!" Gu Yan's tone remained serious.
"What if I do? What if I fall in love with another man?"
Gu Yan felt as if he had been choked. He probably didn't expect to encounter such a problem on his blind date, and he was completely stunned.
After a long pause, he finally asked, "Can you do it?"
"I wouldn't. I'm just saying in case. That's a rather extreme reason, but there could be other reasons, such as us not being able to accept each other's families, or our personalities not being compatible for living together."
"I don't want to settle."
Knowing that he was an exceptionally upright person, Zhao Shuyi didn't want to lie to him and marry him.
"You know my family's situation. My best option right now is to marry someone with a good family background. But who knows what the future holds if I marry someone I know nothing about? I think discussing it beforehand can help mitigate the risks. What do you think?"
"If those things hadn't happened, it would have been even better if we could have lived a smooth and successful life."
Gu Yan remained silent for a long time.
“I understand what you mean,” he said.
He raised his head, his dark eyes seeming to see right into a person's heart.
Zhao Shuyi boldly met his gaze, but her fingers unconsciously tightened.
"So, what you want to talk about, is the child or the money?"
Before Zhao Shuyi could speak, he added, "If it's not my fault, I can give you half the money, but I can't let you take the child."
Zhao Shuyi didn't hesitate for long before agreeing, "Okay, but I have one condition: if either of us doesn't want to have children, the other can't force us. Before we get to know each other, I hope we can keep our distance for now."
This is also why Zhao Shuyi agreed to the divorce but did not take the children with her.
She cannot have a child with this person before she has accepted him.
If you accept Zhao Shuyi's opinion, you don't necessarily have to get a divorce.
Gu Yan readily agreed, "Okay, I agree."
The two reached an agreement.
Zhao Shuyi felt something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. Since she had already achieved her goal, she didn't think much of it.
Gu Yan was easier to communicate with than she had imagined.
After discussing the somewhat heavy topic, the rest of the itinerary was basically as arranged by Gu Yan.
After the two had lunch, Gu Yan led her to the supply and marketing cooperative.
"There are more things here than at the supply and marketing cooperative in the camp. See what you need, buy what you can and take it back first. You can also write down what you can't buy right now, and I'll buy it next time."
Zhao Shuyi really didn't know what to buy for a moment, mainly because she didn't know what the other party needed.
How long does it take to get here from over there?
Gu Yan glanced at her and said, "It will probably take four hours."
Zhao Shuyi gasped. In the end, the two of them discussed and bought a lot of things, which were nothing more than pots, pans, oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar.
They didn't think there were many when they bought them, but they ended up with a huge pile, and people passing by couldn't help but glance at the two of them.
Fortunately, it seemed that Gu Yan had made arrangements from the beginning, and the car that came to pick them up drove directly to the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative.
"sister in law."
The driver was a young man in his late teens or early twenties. He paused for a moment when he saw Zhao Shuyi, then scratched his head, chuckled, and went to help move the things.
According to Gu Yan, this was a logistics procurement vehicle. They would come to the city every few days to make purchases, and the two of them were just hitching a ride back today.
Gu Yan and the driver quickly loaded the items into the car.
After getting on the bus, Gu Yan suddenly handed Zhao Shuyi a paper package.
Zhao Shuyi opened it with some doubt, and inside were rows of bright green mints.
"The road here is a bit winding, you can take a nap, and if you feel unwell, eat some candy to calm down."
Zhao Shuyi nodded, "Thank you."
After saying that, she put a candy in her mouth, and the cool, refreshing sensation instantly filled her mouth, which was quite invigorating.
Before long, the car drove out of the city.
Then Zhao Shuyi realized what Gu Yan meant by the winding route.
The roads here are mostly built along the mountainside, winding around and around. Zhao Shuyi was so caught up in the winding that she kept falling against Gu Yan next to her and against the car window, which was quite frightening.
"Ouch!" Just as she was about to crash into the car window again, Zhao Shuyi grabbed Gu Yan's arm.
Gu Yan froze for a moment, but he quickly reached out and put his arm around Zhao Shuyi's shoulder, his voice slightly hoarse, "I'll support you."
This is the first time the two have been this close since they met in Shanghai several days ago.
Zhao Shuyi felt something was off, but she was already shaking so hard she was about to lose consciousness that she didn't push the other person away.
This winding road is really frustrating; no wonder his expression changed slightly when she asked him how far the base was from here.
Zhao Shuyi felt that she probably really had no intention of coming to the city.
She was being shaken uncomfortably, but fortunately Gu Yan must have been trained in some way. He held onto the handrail with one hand and put his arm around her with the other, remaining as still as a mountain, which finally made Zhao Shuyi a little more comfortable.
However, this posture made Zhao Shuyi feel a little embarrassed, so she simply pretended to be asleep and her consciousness entered the space.
No matter how much you shake her, she doesn't feel like she's shaking as much anymore.
But she couldn't help but pay attention to Gu Yan, and couldn't help but think of him sleeping in the middle bunk of the train, looking like he was standing at attention.
What kind of environment can produce a rigid and meticulous person like him?
Zhao Shuyi drifted off to sleep in a daze.
As a modern person, she didn't feel anything wrong with leaning on Gu Yan like this, especially since they were about to get married.
However, she was unaware that Gu Yan's body had been stiff the entire way because of this, and the driver in the front seat had also glanced at them several times. If the mountain road hadn't been so difficult to travel, he probably would have been even more unruly.
After regaining consciousness halfway through, Zhao Shuyi let her mind immerse itself in the space. She didn't dare to relax too much and could only take out the books to read. Time seemed to fly by, and finally they entered a somewhat flat area.
Zhao Shuyi realized they were almost there and pretended to wake up.
As she straightened up, Gu Yan abruptly pulled his arm back.
"Battalion Commander Gu, where are you getting off?"
Gu Yan said, "Let's go to the guesthouse and leave our things there first."
After he finished speaking, he explained to Zhao Shuyi.
"We haven't settled on a house yet. The guesthouse is right next to the family compound. Settle down there for now, and I'll take you to see a house later."
Zhao Shuyi yawned slightly and nodded, "Okay."
Gu Yan nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips as he turned away.
Zhao Shuyi doubted that she was seeing things, so she couldn't help but rub her eyes. All she saw was a taut mouth, not a smile at all. Sure enough, she was mistaken.
The pickup truck quickly stopped in front of a three-story building. After unloading the goods, Gu Yan asked her to stay and he went to book a room.
Zhao Shuyi wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt like the receptionist was staring at her.
However, she didn't pay much attention to it.
The original owner of the body was good-looking, which has always attracted attention.
Zhao Shuyi felt that after sitting in the car for several days, she was covered in dust and dirt and didn't look good at all.
"You rest for a bit, I'll go back for a bit, and then I'll come pick you up at 5 pm to have dinner and go out for a walk. Is that alright with you?"
"Okay." Zhao Shuyi had been wanting to wash up properly for a while.
After sending the people away, she entered the space and relaxed, lying down on the ground.
This journey has been truly difficult.
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