The two of them spoke in tacit understanding all the way, enjoying this short bicycle trip to the fullest.
Duan Xichuan and Shen Xiaobei didn't get off until they reached the commune. He pushed the bicycle and the two of them walked to the Heishui Brigade together.
"Girl, I'm going to the Command Academy in Jing City for a year of advanced studies next month, so I chose this time to come back and see you. I also wanted to tell you this good news in person."
"A year of training at the Command Academy? Will I get a promotion after that?"
"Hahaha, you're so young, but you know a lot. But, can I not answer something that hasn't been finalized yet?"
"Well, you don't have to answer this question. I asked a question that went beyond the bounds of what a soldier should answer!"
"Thank you for your understanding, girl."
Seeing that Shen Xiaobei didn’t mind and didn’t force him to answer the question, Duan Xichuan rubbed her head lovingly again.
"Girl, I came back this time not only to see you and tell you this in person, but there is also one thing I want to ask you in person."
"Ah? Is there something you want to ask me in person? Just ask!"
"Do you want to get married now, or in a year, after I finish my training at the Command Academy? If you want to get married now, I'll start planning it now."
"Huh? You're getting married so soon after only being engaged for a few months? I, I haven't thought about that yet."
Shen Xiaobei felt that she and Duan Xichuan had not had enough of a relationship, and they had not written enough love letters!
Moreover, she is only 20 years old this year.
She was really not mentally prepared to get married so soon.
"It's indeed a little faster, but I'm afraid if you wait another year, you'll feel it's a little longer. So, I came back specifically to ask for your opinion."
"Well... since we both feel it's a little too soon, let's get married in a year. I don't mind it being too long!"
"Are you sure you want to get married in a year?"
"Yes, I'm sure! We still have decades to spend together in the future. One year is nothing. I can wait!"
"Okay, girl, then let's do as you say. Let's continue our relationship for another year, hahahaha——"
"Well, let's continue our relationship for another year, hahaha - oh, by the way, can I come to see you while you go to Beijing for further studies?"
"Of course. But if I'm in class, I might not be able to accompany you. I'll have to wait until get out of class is over."
"That doesn't matter. As long as I can see you after class, that's all I need! I'll go to Jing City to see you next year!"
"Okay, then I'll wait for you there, and then I'll take you on a nice tour of Jing City when I have time."
"Well, okay, then it's a deal!"
"It's a deal."
If Jing City is the same as the Jing City before she traveled through time, then Shen Xiaobei is actually quite familiar with it, because she has been to Jing City on business trips several times and has also traveled there twice.
However, thinking about visiting Jing City with Duan Xichuan, she was still full of excitement and anticipation.
The two chatted happily all the way until they reached Duan Xichuan's home in the second production team of Heishui Brigade.
When the Duan family saw Duan Xichuan suddenly come back, and he came back with Shen Xiaobei, they all looked surprised and festive, as if they were celebrating the New Year or a festival.
They had already eaten dinner, but he immediately and happily prepared dinner for them both.
After Shen Xiaobei finished her meal with Duan Xichuan, she chatted with Duan's family for a while before letting Duan Xichuan take her back to the educated youth site.
On the way back, under the bright moonlight and the stars, Duan Xichuan took the initiative to hold Shen Xiaobei's hand.
This was the first time they held hands.
Both of them felt a little nervous for a moment, but soon they adapted to each other and enjoyed the warmth of each other's hands.
"Girl, I really hope you can live farther away from the Blackwater Brigade."
"Huh? Why?"
"Because this way, I can see you off more often, hold your hand more often, and talk to you more often."
"Haha, that's annoying! Isn't this your first time in love? How come you're so good at saying sweet words?"
"Is this what you call love talk? This is what I really feel at the moment..."
The night is so quiet, the moon is so gentle, and the stars are so lovely.
The girl in front of him was so shy and charming that Duan Xichuan, who had always been a tough guy in the army, couldn't help but feel soft in his heart at this moment.
He stopped, gently took Shen Xiaobei into his arms, and couldn't help but lowered his head and kissed her lips.
However, it was just a light touch, like a dragonfly skimming the water.
But in Shen Xiaobei's heart, it was like a violent storm, his heart was beating rapidly, and his face felt hot.
It wasn't until we arrived at the educated youth camp that I calmed down a little.
"Girl, tomorrow at noon, I'll go to the commune to pick you up from get off work and take you back to my house for dinner. Don't eat in the cafeteria."
"Oh, okay! But why don't we come to my place for dinner tomorrow? You haven't even tried my cooking, so I'll give it a try! My cooking skills are number one among all of us educated youth!"
"Hahaha, okay, then I'll taste your number one cooking skills tomorrow."
"Don't worry, as the number one, I will definitely not let you down!"
"Well, I'll look forward to tasting your cooking tomorrow."
The two agreed on dinner for the next day and chatted intimately for a while outside the yard of the educated youth site.
Then he watched Shen Xiaobei walk into the main room for a while before Duan Xichuan turned around and left with peace of mind.
Someone sent him home, and he would see him again tomorrow. This sweet and anticipated feeling made Shen Xiaobei have a good dream all night.
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