Chapter 14 Thoughtful: "Can you please stop being unreasonable?"
The girl who almost got into trouble is named Zhang Yue. She is an intern reporter and was on her way to a neighboring province to do reporting, not to Yunnan province.
But she sensed something was wrong, so she directly revealed her brother's name, and to her surprise, someone came to her aid.
Zhang Yue followed them all the way to their carriage.
"Battalion Commander Gu, Comrade Zhao, thank you. If it weren't for you today, I might have really been taken away."
Gu Yan ignored her, so Zhao Shuyi could only politely say, "No need to be so polite, it was just a small favor."
Zhang Yue was still quite excited. "It was just a small thing you did, but it saved my life. I will definitely send you a banner to thank you for saving me."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shuyi immediately wanted to refuse.
She felt extremely uncomfortable whenever she thought about receiving praise in front of everyone when presented with a banner.
She doesn't want to be a moral exemplar and be morally blackmailed by others.
Unexpectedly, Gu Yan, who had been silent all along, suddenly responded.
"Okay, just send it to the military region when the time comes."
Zhao Shuyi swallowed back the words she wanted to say.
Thinking about it, it makes sense. He was the one who acted bravely, not me, so I have no reason to help him refuse.
She just didn't expect that Gu Yan would care about these things. But it seems that people in this line of work care a lot about how others perceive them, which might help them get promoted.
"Okay," Zhang Yue readily agreed.
Gu Yan took the water bottle from Zhao Shuyi's hand. "I'm going to get some water. Don't wander off yet, wait for me to come back."
Zhao Shuyi nodded.
He quickly strode away with his long legs.
After the person left, Zhang Yue let out a heavy sigh of relief. "That was terrifying, Comrade Zhao. Are you two dating?"
Zhao Shuyi was taken aback and didn't know how to answer for a moment.
She wondered if the other person was probably not Gu Yan's love interest.
After thinking for a moment, Zhao Shuyi said, "No, I was planning to go on a blind date with him, but I didn't expect to run into him on the way."
Zhang Yue was so surprised she almost screamed.
"That's such a coincidence! An engaged couple met on their blind date, joined forces to apprehend human traffickers, and rescued a trapped girl. What a great news story!"
Now it was Zhao Shuyi's turn to be shocked!
This works?
"Hehe, don't worry, I won't write it like that. Those human traffickers definitely have accomplices. If it's published in the newspaper, they might retaliate. I'll just send you a banner."
Zhao Shuyi moved her lips, but still didn't speak.
It's just a banner, let's just give it to him.
Zhang Yue then chuckled again, as if she hadn't been the one who had just been frightened.
She said, "Although Battalion Commander Gu looks scary, he's really good to you. You see, he ignored everyone at first, but when he heard that he was going to present a banner, he agreed. It must be so that you can better integrate into the family compound."
Zhao Shuyi was taken aback.
Is it even possible to think that way?
Wasn't he doing it for himself?
Zhao Shuyi immediately realized what was happening.
Indeed, in her memory, everyone who mentioned Gu Yan was always upright and righteous, so why would they bother to study these things?
Zhao Shuyi hadn't thought much about it at first, but after hearing Zhang Yue's words, she immediately realized what was going on.
Perhaps Gu Yan's motivation wasn't just to live a better life in the family compound; he was also mindful of his status.
If people found out about her family situation, it would definitely be a handle against her, but with her good reputation for doing good deeds, things will be a little better.
"No need to be so polite."
Zhang Yue's face hardened. "Good deeds must be rewarded accordingly!"
"But that really startled me. I didn't even realize it at first. You know, these scams are so sophisticated. Young people who have never been out in the world can be easily fooled!"
Zhao Shuyi wholeheartedly agreed.
"Aren't you a journalist? You could publish some articles about scams in the newspaper, and people could take precautions beforehand, right?"
Zhang Yue's eyes lit up, but she quickly frowned again.
"But I don't know what kinds of scams there are!"
Zhao Shuyi did know some of it.
She came from a world of information overload and has seen many cases, but she doesn't know if they are applicable.
On second thought, regardless of whether it applies or not, it's always good to be more vigilant.
"I know some things, but I don't know if they will be of any use to you."
Tell me about it.
Zhang Yue was clearly a dedicated reporter, and immediately pulled out paper and pen.
“There are many kinds, I can only say whatever comes to mind. Generally speaking, most scams target children and young women, that’s the majority, but that doesn’t mean other groups won’t be scammed.”
"First, let's talk about children. Children are the most innocent and easily believe what strangers say. For example, younger children may be bribed by adults with sweet words. This is the most basic thing."
Zhang Yue nodded. "Many children should know this."
"Yes, but what if the adult is someone the child knows, or what if the person giving the candy is a child?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yue frowned. "What should we do?"
"Don't eat other people's food outside."
Zhang Yue muttered, "How can you control this kid?"
It's impossible to completely eliminate it, but as long as we work hard to promote awareness, people's living standards improve, and laws and regulations are continuously improved, everything will get better.
It was only after coming into this world that Zhao Shuyi realized the greatness of people.
In just a few decades, it has achieved such great development.
"Not all children can control themselves, but if children have this awareness, they can at least distinguish between different types of candy and not put it in their mouths."
"The same principle applies to everything; a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
Gu Yan heard this sentence as soon as he entered the carriage.
He looked toward the source of the sound and saw the two talking and writing at the same time. He glanced at them briefly but did not interrupt.
The train started moving at some point, but neither Zhao Shuyi nor Zhang Yue paid much attention.
The two of them took turns speaking and taking notes. Zhang Yue, as expected of a reporter, asked many tricky questions, some of which Zhao Shuyi hadn't even thought of, but she tried her best to answer them.
They chatted like they were having a conversation, so much so that even when Zhang Yue was about to get off the bus, Zhao Shuyi had only told two or three stories about scams.
"Comrade Zhao, you've explained it very well. This is my address. You can write articles and submit them yourself, and I'll apply for royalties for you."
Zhao Shuyi thought to herself that the royalties would probably be canceled soon, so it was impossible to make money from it, but building a reputation was still an option.
After receiving the address, she didn't say whether she agreed or not, only saying, "I will think it over carefully, Comrade Zhang, please be careful."
"It's okay, someone's coming to pick me up. Remember to write to me."
After saying that, she left in a hurry.
Being a journalist really suits her.
Perhaps because there were too few people going to Yunnan Province, after Zhang Yue left, only Zhao Shuyi and Gu Yan remained in the carriage. The two seemed to have nothing to say to each other, and the quiet in the carriage contrasted sharply with the clanging sound of the train outside.
After a long while, Gu Yan finally spoke first.
"You can try what she said. Publishing such articles is a good thing; it's better for your reputation."
Zhao Shuyi nodded and asked, "Will my family's affairs affect you?"
"No," he answered decisively.
Before Zhao Shuyi could even breathe a sigh of relief, he added, "But since you live in the family compound, you're bound to hear some unpleasant things people say. If you have a better reputation, you'll have far fewer of these problems."
Zhao Shuyi nodded, agreeing with her.
"Is that why you accepted the banner?"
Gu Yan didn't deny it; his words were as blunt and unyielding as he was.
"It can avoid a lot of trouble."
Zhao Shuyi accepted his kindness and said, "Thank you."
He thought to himself, "No wonder the original owner didn't like him. His mouth is nowhere near as good as Gao Zhiyun's."
It was supposed to be a good thing, but the way he said it made people lose all desire to hear it.
Fortunately, Zhao Shuyi didn't seek a passionate love in this world; rather, her personality was better suited for a simple life together.
This trip should be the right one.
"You should rest first, I'll keep an eye on things for you." Gu Yan glanced at the bed, seemingly hesitant, though it was unclear what he was hesitating about.
"Do you want to sleep on the lower bunk? I can sleep on the upper bunk too."
Although sleeping on the lower bunk would be more comfortable, having a sleeper berth was already better than Zhao Shuyi had imagined. She shouldn't expect her fellow travel companion to always give in to her.
To everyone's surprise, Gu Yan's face darkened and he said, "You sleep on the bottom. I brought new sheets and blankets. Would you like to change?"
Zhao Shuyi's eyes lit up. "Yes, I want it."
I never expected them to be so thoughtful.
She herself didn't expect it.
Actually, it's not that I didn't think of it, but I didn't expect to be so pretentious. If someone sees this, I'll definitely get a lecture.
But when someone is with you, you're not afraid of anything.
"Thank you, Gu Yan, you've thought of everything."
Zhao Shuyi didn't know how to thank the other party, so she could only express her gratitude with warm words.
She didn't actually think about why Gu Yan did that; she only noticed that he blushed after she thanked him.
Zhao Shuyi lowered her head, suppressing a laugh.
Gu Yan seems to be doing quite well too.
If he is a responsible and good man, they can still be a family even if they don't have feelings for each other.
Of course, this is on the premise that the other party is also willing.
Gu Yan, being from the military, was quick and efficient, making the bed in no time, meticulously.
Although the sheets and duvet cover were just ordinary military green, they looked very neat.
Even more surprisingly, Gu Yan had prepared an extra piece of indigo cloth to hang between the upper and lower bunks, creating a small space.
"Go to sleep."
Gu Yan glanced at her, then quickly looked away.
Zhao Shuyi said thank you again, "Just call me if you're sleepy, and I'll switch with you."
For some reason, Zhao Shuyi had a strange feeling in her heart.
She couldn't help but curse herself inwardly, thinking she hadn't seen a man in two lifetimes.
But it must be said that Gu Yan is indeed a man who is rough around the edges but meticulous at heart.
Let alone in the 1960s, even in later generations, how many men could be as considerate as him?
As Zhao Shuyi lay in bed, she could still smell a faint scent of soap. She didn't go into her spatial dimension; she just drifted off to sleep, lost in thought.
When Zhao Shuyi woke up again, she was awakened by the sound of voices.
Can you please stop being unreasonable?
"What do you mean I'm being unreasonable? Can't you be a little more considerate?"
"How am I not thoughtful? Then tell me, who is thoughtful?"
"Nobody is as considerate as you!"
"I just wanted you to give me a sheet to cover myself, what's wrong with that? Am I not worthy?"
"What are you going to do with? We only have two sheets. If they get torn or dirty, you'll have to pay for new ones."
"Money, money, money! All you care about is money! Get a divorce! Go with your money!"
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