Cheng Jiulang was indeed feeling a bit down today because he was going back tomorrow and didn't know when he would see Tian Shuang again.
He also noticed that Tian Shuang kept glancing at him secretly, her cautious manner like that of a little hamster, which was extremely cute.
Thinking of her good qualities, his conflicted heart finally made a decision.
"Xiao Shuang, I have something to tell you." Cheng Jiulang stopped and looked at Tian Shuang seriously.
Tian Shuang stood there somewhat reservedly, timidly saying, "Go ahead, I'm listening."
"I... I like you. I want to date you with the goal of getting married." Cheng Jiulang finally mustered up the courage to confess.
Yes, after so many days, he finally made up his mind to confess his feelings. The more time he spent with her, the more he liked her. If he missed this one, he didn't know if he would end up alone forever.
So he couldn't care less about anything else; no matter what obstacles he faced, he was confident he could overcome them.
Tian Shuang blushed, her heart pounded like a deer's, and her hands were twisted so tightly they felt like they were about to become pretzel.
With so many people around, this man would pick her up from get off work every day and occasionally invite her to dinner. At first, she was really taken aback, but after a couple of times, even a fool would understand his intentions.
Even though she knew all this, she still went out with him hesitantly every time, which already spoke volumes. She had developed feelings for him too.
"Can...can you accept me?" Cheng Jiulang panicked when he saw her silence, and stammered, "It's okay, you can think about it. I hope you can seriously consider it. I...I really..."
"Um."
Before Cheng Jiulang could finish speaking, he heard the girl opposite him give a soft "hmm." His wildly beating heart suddenly stopped. "Hmm? You...hmm? What does that mean?"
He spoke softly, afraid that raising his voice would frighten her.
"Yes, I agree." Tian Shuang looked at her toes and nodded gently.
"Really? You agreed?" Cheng Jiulang didn't expect her to agree so easily. He clenched his fist excitedly, wanting to vent his emotions, but he was afraid of scaring the person in front of him.
Tian Shuang sensed the other person's joy, and her initial shyness subsided. She looked up and chuckled, "What? You don't want me to say yes?"
"I want it, I want it, I dream about it all the time." Cheng Jiulang smiled foolishly like a young boy. If his soldiers saw this, his reputation would be ruined.
Tian Shuang smiled at him, and the two looked at each other with longing in their eyes.
He had just confessed his feelings and succeeded, but the thought of leaving tomorrow made Cheng Jiulang feel down again. He couldn't help but blame himself for being too selfish.
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
Cheng Jiulang's emotions were so obvious that Tian Shuang naturally noticed them. Her heart skipped a beat, and she secretly wondered if he had regretted it.
"No, of course I'm happy," Cheng Jiulang quickly explained, "but..."
Tian Shuang looked at him and listened attentively to his answer.
"I had to say it sooner or later," Cheng Jiulang said in one breath, "I... I'm sorry, I'm leaving tomorrow. Can you wait for me? I'm sure I can think of a way, I'm sure I can come back to find you."
Upon hearing his words, Tian Shuang did indeed feel a moment of disappointment.
But in fact, she was prepared, after all, she knew what kind of person she was all along.
His duty as a soldier prevented him from doing many things as he pleased, but she could, and she could accommodate him.
Tian Shuang forced a smile and gave her answer: "I believe in you, and I'll wait for you."
"Xiao Shuang." Cheng Jiulang was moved, and his eyes instantly reddened.
"Yes, I'm here." Tian Shuang smiled at him as she spoke.
Cheng Jiulang suddenly stepped forward, hugged her tightly, and whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, I will be good to you, for the rest of my life."
"I believe you." Tian Shuang was embraced, her face slightly flushed, her hands hanging limply at her sides, unsure of what to do.
Although the country has been reformed and opened up and people's morals have improved a lot, hugging and kissing in the street will still attract attention.
Tian Shuang noticed that passersby were turning around to look at them and pointing at them. She immediately panicked and pushed him, whispering, "Let go quickly, someone's watching."
Cheng Jiulang looked up and finally realized that he had been presumptuous. He quickly let go of Tian Shuang, but still naturally took her hand, and the two intertwined their fingers.
"Let's go, I'll take you home first." It was already getting dark, and if it got any later, my family would worry.
On one side, Cheng Jiulang was still explaining his situation, while Tian Shuang listened attentively.
“My ancestral home is Shandong, but I have no relatives left there, so I can settle down anywhere. Next time I come here and meet your aunt and uncle, we can finalize things. I'm currently a deputy regimental commander, and my family can accompany me. If you don't want to come with me, I have a considerable amount of savings over the years; it should be enough to buy a house…”
Tian Shuang listened attentively to his words. When she heard that no one was home, she felt even more pity for him. When she heard that he wanted to meet her parents to settle down, the heat that had just subsided on her face returned. When she heard that he was willing to settle down according to her wishes, everything was so wonderful.
Tian Shuang's lips curled slightly, and her eyes narrowed into slits with a smile.
Even the longest journey eventually leads home, and the two stopped at the entrance of the alley.
Cheng Jiulang was reluctant to part, holding onto Tian Shuang's hand tightly.
Looking at the sky, which had completely darkened, Tian Shuang said anxiously, "Alright, I'm going in now. I'm afraid my dad will come looking for me soon..."
Before he could finish speaking, the door of a house in the alley opened, and a middle-aged man walked out; it was Tian Rongyao.
"Dad." Tian Shuang pulled her hand back instantly and called out softly.
Cheng Jiulang was so frightened that he immediately stood at attention and stood there without moving.
Tian Rongyao noticed them too. It was getting dark, and he couldn't see clearly, so he called out, "Xiao Shuang? Is that you?"
"It's me." Tian Shuang ran towards Tian Rongyao without looking back.
Cheng Jiulang was left wondering whether he should make a move.
Meanwhile, the father and daughter started chatting. "Why are you so late? Next time you're going to be late, just let me know earlier so your brother can pick you up."
"I understand." Tian Shuang happily pulled Tian Rongyao into the house, waving behind her back towards Cheng Jiulang.
Okay, no need to worry about it anymore.
After checking that the door was closed and confirming that no one would come out, Cheng Jiulang turned and left.
As he walked, his pace quickened, and then he started running. The winter wind was biting and piercing, stinging his face like knives, but he didn't care. He ran freely, releasing the overflowing excitement and exhilaration within him.
Back at the hotel, Fang Minghao looked at the man whose mouth was stretched from ear to ear, and smiled knowingly, teasingly saying, "Oh, so it's done? Congratulations."
Cheng Jiulang nodded.
It's good that my good brother has found a good home.
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