Chapter 32 You're a married man now, how come you have so many...
These days, getting married is very simple. Two people just need to take their documents to the marriage registration office to confirm their consent, and they can receive two marriage certificates that look like vertical award certificates.
The marriage certificate lists the names and ages of both the man and woman.
Looking at the age column, which showed an eight-year age difference, Gu Yan fell silent.
"Um, how about I keep the marriage certificate?"
Zhao Shuyi was also getting married for the first time, so she was still a bit curious about this thing and didn't react for a moment when she heard his words.
After realizing what was happening, she still handed the marriage certificate to the other party.
She had originally planned to put it in her spatial storage, but since he wanted to take it, she decided to let him.
It can't possibly fall off.
"Are we getting married now?"
Why does it feel so unreal to her?
But they really did get married.
She herself had only known Gu Yan for about a week.
She's someone who's already experienced a whirlwind marriage.
"Yes, we're married." Gu Yan carefully put away the marriage certificate, and he couldn't suppress the smile when he looked at her.
How could Zhao Shuyi not sense it?
Although I still feel somewhat lost and uncertain about the future, I'll make the best of it since I'm already here.
"Then please guide me in the future."
Zhao Shuyi reached out her hand, and Gu Yan shook it.
At this moment, the two truly reached a consensus: they would be living together from now on.
However, at such a joyous moment, someone just had to come and cause trouble.
"Brother Gu!"
Cai Xiaoyue and her older brother have been waiting for news of Zhao Shuyi leaving the house for the past few days.
They finally got word today that Zhao Shuyi seemed to have gone out, so the two of them rushed over.
What did she see?
These two actually got a marriage certificate!
What should she do?
"Brother Gu!"
Cai Xiaoyue shouted and rushed towards them.
Gu Yan instinctively shielded Zhao Shuyi behind him, staring at her coldly.
This protective action deeply stung Cai Xiaoyue's eyes.
What does he mean by that?
"Brother Gu, you're married!"
Gu Yan's voice was cold and deep, "Yes."
"How could you get married? You promised my brother you would take care of me."
Gu Yan clearly didn't want to talk to her, but he still maintained his politeness.
"I did promise, but that doesn't mean I'm responsible for everything you do. If you think I'm not keeping my word, then just consider me untrustworthy. I'm not a person without principles."
That's a bit harsh.
The implication is that she is a person without principles.
Regardless of whether his words were hurtful, Gu Yan's tone softened noticeably when he turned to look at Zhao Shuyi.
"Let's go first."
Zhao Shuyi nodded, and as she left, her eyes met Cai Xiaoyue's. The growing hatred in her eyes was chilling.
It was even more terrifying than when I first saw it.
Zhao Shuyi became wary, sensing that this matter was not over yet.
"Be careful around her. She's vindictive and can't distinguish right from wrong. I'm worried she might do something she shouldn't."
Gu Yan reminded her.
Zhao Shuyi nodded. "Have their family's problems been resolved?"
“I’ve already had the captain remind them, but it seems to have no effect on them at all. But don’t worry, I’ll resolve this as soon as possible. Don’t worry, just don’t go out alone for now.”
Hearing him say that, Zhao Shuyi felt relieved.
She also felt that Cai Xiaoyue's personality seemed a bit strange, as if she were mentally unstable, which was certainly related to her family education.
But people tend to focus more on themselves.
Your family's financial situation is a gift from God, but how you choose to live it is your own decision.
Zhao Shuyi had been caught in the rain; she could understand her, but she couldn't agree with her.
"Don't think about it anymore. Today is a good day. I'll take you somewhere."
Gu Yan seemed genuinely in a good mood, and his whole demeanor appeared more energetic.
After spending a lot of time with him, Zhao Shuyi found him not scary at all.
Very fresh.
Where to go?
Gu Yan glanced at the army green rubber-soled shoes she was wearing, smiled, and asked, "Are you afraid of climbing mountains?"
Zhao Shuyi was taken aback.
No, who would take people hiking on their wedding day?
But then I thought, there don't seem to be any special activities these days, so I might as well go hiking.
"What's there to be afraid of when climbing mountains?"
Gu Yan nodded, "Then let's go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some things first."
He bought a bamboo basket, a fish basket, and some sickles, among other things. The items were a bit of a mixed bag, leaving Zhao Shuyi confused.
But seeing that the other party was clearly trying to beat around the bush, Zhao Shuyi didn't spoil his fun and didn't ask any more questions.
Coincidentally, the things she bought were exactly what Zhao Shuyi wanted, so she could use them in her spatial storage, hehe.
“I never imagined you would wear rubber shoes.”
As the two walked along a scenic country road, Gu Yan suddenly uttered this remark.
Zhao Shuyi looked down, "?"
"Before, when I saw you, you always wore exquisite little leather shoes, and you seemed to live on a cloud. I really couldn't imagine what you would be like here. I was already prepared for you to be sullen and unhappy at home every day after you got married."
There was a small ditch ahead, and Gu Yan turned around and stretched out his hand.
Zhao Shuyi put her hand on his hand, but unexpectedly his other hand suddenly wrapped around her waist, and she was pulled into his arms like a delicate flower.
Almost instantly, a surge of heat rose up.
Zhao Shuyi felt embarrassed.
Is this what married people are like?
“I was actually relieved when you didn’t want to marry me back then, because I’m actually not very good at taking care of people.”
Zhao Shuyi then had something to say.
"no."
Gu Yan, holding her hand, looked at her with some confusion upon hearing this.
"I said you are very good at taking care of people."
She had never met a man who was so caring in both her lives.
"It's because you take good care of me, Shuyi. I will take good care of you from now on."
It wasn't anything particularly cheesy, but it still made Zhao Shuyi's ears burn.
Why is he suddenly talking so much?
In fact, Zhao Shuyi also discovered when she arrived at the family compound that Gu Yan was not as unapproachable as he seemed on the surface.
But she's still not used to talking so much all of a sudden.
Gu Yan felt that Zhao Shuyi wore rubber shoes all for his sake.
She traveled a long way to be by his side, putting aside her pampered airs and integrating into life here. He felt that Zhao Shuyi was still a young girl who needed to be taken care of.
He had rehearsed these words many times today, so he inevitably spoke a bit too fast. I wonder if his wife can feel his sincerity.
Zhao Shuyi didn't notice his somewhat nervous and expectant expression at all. She realized that she, a soul from the future, was not as uninhibited as this native.
But she really didn't want to let his words fall flat, so she said, "I will also live a good life with you."
These were the most cheesy things she could say.
However, this was enough for Gu Yan, and his smile deepened.
He thought to himself, no wonder those rough men in the army all said that couples would become closer and get along better after marriage. Now that he thought about it, it was indeed true.
Gu Yan led her into the mountains with satisfaction.
Yunnan Province has high mountains, dense trees, and a wide variety of plants. Villagers often go up the mountains to cut firewood and pick mushrooms and wild vegetables, and the roads are not too difficult to walk.
With Gu Yan leading the way, Zhao Shuyi wasn't afraid at all. She even wanted to put some wildflowers into her own space.
But she had heard that soldiers had very keen insight, so she dared not gamble.
What if she gets discovered? Will she be dissected and studied?
Zhao Shuyi thought that she might be able to come over when Gu Yan started work in the future.
She didn't ask for much; she just wanted to plant some wildflowers next to her own spring.
Gu Yan was clearly quite familiar with the mountain; he would explain the mushrooms he saw to Zhao Shuyi.
What you can eat and what you absolutely cannot eat.
"Don't be fooled by the fact that people here pick mushrooms to eat every year; every year there are also cases of mushroom poisoning. So if you're unsure, it's better not to eat them, including those bought from outside."
Zhao Shuyi readily agreed.
She's not someone who dares to take risks.
There was a popular saying online in my past life: "Red umbrella, white pole, eat it and you'll be lying on the board."
Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but shiver, which Gu Yan noticed.
"What's wrong?"
"No, I definitely won't eat random things."
Gu Yan found her more and more obedient, and couldn't help but want to rub her head and pinch her cheeks, but his hands were dirty so he didn't do it. He just smiled and said, "You can leave it for me to identify when I get back. I'm quite familiar with it."
Zhao Shuyi obediently agreed, "Okay."
"Come this way."
"Where are we going? We didn't come here specifically to climb mountains, did we?"
She realized that Gu Yan had a specific purpose for today; it wasn't just a simple trip to take her hiking.
Sure enough, Gu Yan said, "It's just ahead."
The two walked around a thorny path, and suddenly the view opened up before them.
There's actually such a blessed place on this mountain.
This is a mountain stream, where spring water flows down from the mountainside, making a pleasant tinkling sound.
Sunlight streamed down, the water shimmered, and the sound of the spring water tinkled in the sunlight.
"It's so beautiful! I can't believe you even know about such a lovely place."
Seeing that she liked it, Gu Yan's lips unconsciously curved into a smile.
He hadn't thought this place was particularly beautiful at first, but with Zhao Shuyi around, the scenery did look more pleasing to the eye.
"This place is more than just beautiful."
He didn't bring her here simply to enjoy the scenery.
Do you have any fish?
Zhao Shuyi remembered that he brought a fish basket; she couldn't think of anything else besides fishing with a net.
"clever."
Gu Yan took out a fish basket, rolled up his trousers, and went into the water.
"We're eating fish today."
Gu Yan discovered that Zhao Shuyi really liked eating fish that day.
Fish has many bones and tends to have a fishy smell, so the canteen doesn't usually cook it much. However, many of the older women cook it quite well, so the supply and marketing cooperative's fish is often in short supply.
He then thought of taking advantage of his break to catch some fish to take back to his wife as a treat.
Zhao Shuyi was completely unaware of his thoughts. She was tempted and wanted to catch two fish and put them into her space, but she was afraid that Gu Yan would find out, so she was a little absent-minded.
Seeing Gu Yan delve deeper, Zhao Shuyi's restless heart could no longer contain itself.
She thought that the two of them would live together in the future, and if she had to be so cautious about everything, she would be exhausted.
She'd just take it one step at a time, hoping there would be an endless supply of fish in her spatial dimension.
To encourage herself, Zhao Shuyi dripped some spiritual spring water from her spatial storage into the water.
She didn't know if this would attract fish, so she could only wait nervously. In the books she had read before, animals would flock to the spring water if they sensed its flavor.
One second, two seconds...
Suddenly her eyes lit up as she saw two fish swimming over from somewhere.
Zhao Shuyi reached out and clicked on it, and the two fish swam into her space the next second.
"Shuyi".
Gu Yan's sudden words startled Zhao Shuyi.
"ah!"
She was standing on a small rock by the water, which was unstable, and she tilted and fell straight into the water.
"careful!"
Zhao Shuyi only saw a figure running towards her, and then she fell straight into the water.
Glug glug.
The water wasn't deep. Zhao Shuyi struggled to her feet, and the next second she was pulled up and into a warm embrace.
"Cough cough!"
Gu Yan picked her up and carried her to the shore, placing her on a large rock. He then reached out to wipe the water from her face, asking with concern and anxiety, "Are you alright?"
Zhao Shuyi shook her head. The pool wasn't deep, only up to her thighs, not deep enough to drown anyone, but it did give her a fright.
Seeing that her eyes were a little red, Gu Yan raised his hand to wipe her eyes, then hugged her and gently patted her back.
"It's okay, don't be afraid."
Zhao Shuyi was fine at first, but after his comforting words, she felt as if she had been wronged, and she couldn't help but feel her eyes stinging.
"Don't cry, it's all my fault, I shouldn't have brought you here."
Seeing her disheveled appearance, Gu Yan felt so sorry for her that he was almost incoherent.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Shuyi burst out laughing.
"It's not your fault, it was my own carelessness."
She was just too greedy.
"You can still laugh? Your clothes are wet. Wear mine for a bit. I'll go find some firewood to dry your clothes so you don't catch a cold."
Hearing him say that, Zhao Shuyi realized that she was completely wet and her clothes were clinging to her body, which was rather indecent.
She silently raised her hand to cover her chest, her face turning bright red.
Gu Yan hadn't thought about it that way at first, but now he was blushing too.
But he was still able to control himself somewhat, and turned around to take off his clothes and hand them to Zhao Shuyi.
Zhao Shuyi looked up and saw the numerous wounds on Gu Yan's body, and she was stunned.
"What's wrong?"
Gu Yan held his hand up for a while but she didn't take it. He turned his head and saw that the little girl was still in a daze.
"Put these on first, don't be too disgusted, you'll catch a cold if you don't."
How could Zhao Shuyi possibly dislike her only dry piece of clothing?
Actually, he wasn't going to do it anymore. When he hugged her earlier, his clothes got quite wet, but they were still much better than hers.
She changed her clothes and Gu Yan returned a while later.
Seeing her wearing his clothes, Gu Yan swallowed hard and lowered his eyes to fiddle with the firewood.
The atmosphere was too quiet, almost awkwardly so.
Zhao Shuyi broke the ice, "Why are you still thinking about buying matches? Did you guess I'd fall into the water?"
Gu Yan looked up, saw that she was soaking wet, and then lowered his head again.
"I was thinking we could grill fish."
I wasn't really thinking of grilling fish, just keeping it in case of emergency, but I never expected it would actually come in handy.
Once the fire was lit, the chilly feeling disappeared, and Zhao Shuyi sat at a comfortable distance.
Gu Yan went to the water's edge, cleaned two fish, skewered them, and leisurely started grilling them.
He had been feeling Zhao Shuyi staring at him the whole time, and she seemed embarrassed that he was sitting next to her. The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.
Zhao Shuyi didn't see it, so naturally he didn't know.
She was indeed shy.
At first, she was drawn to the scars on Gu Yan's body. She counted them quickly and found at least ten, large and small. There were so many scars, all of which looked like they were caused by sharp weapons. She wondered how they got there.
Then, as she looked at it, her thoughts started to wander.
It's really not her fault; she's never seen such a great figure so directly and up close before.
Even the muscle definition on his back was perfect, making one's gaze involuntarily drift downwards before being blocked by his belt.
But what you can't see is the real ecstasy!
Zhao Shuyi dared not look up, afraid that her tears would flow from the corners of her mouth and she would be suspected of deliberately falling into the water.
"what's on your mind?"
"No," Zhao Shuyi said, looking up, her mouth moving faster than her brain.
Upon noticing his muscular physique, she quickly looked away and changed the subject, "Why do you have so many injuries?"
Gu Yan took in her little movements and said with a smile, "These are all from when I was on a mission. They're just superficial wounds. They look scary, but they're not serious."
Zhao Shuyi pursed her lips, recalling the original plot of the book that she hadn't thought about for a long time.
"Be more careful when you do missions in the future. You have a family now."
Hearing this, Gu Yan's heart softened, and he nodded, "I know."
"I'm serious, so you have to answer seriously too."
Zhao Shuyi didn't want him to get hurt, nor did she want to remain a widow, and she certainly didn't want the events to unfold in the original direction.
Gu Yan was a person's distance away from her. At this moment, he finally raised his hand to rub the head that he had been wanting to touch. Unfortunately, it was wet and not fluffy, but looked like a poor kitten that had been soaked.
"I'm serious, I'll be careful, and I won't let you worry."
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