Zhou Jianguo seemed very curious about the methods of raising fish fry, or perhaps he was just testing Xue Fu's professionalism as the person in charge of the fishpond. Along the way, Xue Fu was asked many questions by Zhou Jianguo.
Thankfully, she answered all the questions correctly.
She glanced at Zhou Jianguo's expression and felt quite pleased with herself.
Upon arriving at the fishpond, Xue Fu led Zhou Jianguo on a tour.
Because the water is warm now, many of the small fish fry have floated to the surface and are looking lively and energetic.
Relieved, Zhou Jianguo praised Xue Fu's work ability and then hurriedly went to the next place to inspect.
Xue Fu planned to feed the fish for the second time today at four o'clock in the afternoon. Before that, she had some time, so she started learning!
Gu Chong returned home earlier than Xue Fu that evening.
As Xue Fu carried her books, she saw the Gu family's chimney billowing smoke from afar, so she quickened her pace on the way back, her steps filled with joyful delight.
As soon as Xue Fu stepped into the courtyard, she smelled the aroma of food wafting from the kitchen.
She sniffed and could tell what the dishes were for tonight's dinner with just a sniff.
As Xue Fu entered the kitchen, she secretly swallowed, feeling a little hungry at the thought of the food.
Xue Fu: "Is today's dish sour soup tofu fish?"
She was a little surprised and raised an eyebrow at Gu Chong, who was busy at the stove. She asked, "Is today a special day? I don't remember."
Gu Chong rarely makes this dish.
Xue Fu himself always felt that this dish was more substantial than the other meat dishes he made.
"Hmm?" Gu Chong turned his gaze to her, first giving her a light sweep, then carefully tracing her face.
He hesitated for a few seconds, then slowly nodded.
“Zhou Zhi went to catch fish in the mountain stream last night, and he gave me two today.”
“When I came back in the afternoon, I saw that the tofu at the commune’s supply and marketing cooperative was still unsold, so I bought a piece. I was just thinking that I could make sauerkraut tofu fish.” He paused, “Perfect timing, Xiao Fei is going to school tomorrow, so I’ll make him something he likes.”
When Gu Chong mentioned going to school, Xue Fu finally realized the time had passed, and she exclaimed, "Ah!" with wide eyes.
"Oh! I completely forgot about Xiao Fei starting school! Are we going to register tomorrow? Are you free? Don't you still have driving lessons to learn?"
"Should I take Xiaofei to register? It won't take up much time anyway."
Xue Fu was very concerned for him, and a warm, moist current flowed from his beating heart.
Gu Chong swallowed the words "I have already asked the commune for leave" and nodded: "Okay, then thank you for your help, Afu."
He liked Xue Fu's protectiveness and consideration for him.
These moments are blissful.
This is the most obvious proof that "Xue Fu likes Gu Chong".
What do I need to bring when registering?
Xue Fu was preparing: "Household registration? Tuition fees? Hmm... Xiao Fei's completed summer homework? Anything else?"
Seeing her serious expression, Gu Chong couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek as she pondered: "That should be all, nothing else. Xiao Fei's information has been registered before, so the school opening process should be very simple."
What time does registration begin?
"It was supposed to be 8:30."
"Oh, okay! I'll take good care of Xiao Fei there."
Gu Fei was about to return to school. Xue Fu felt a little melancholy; with Gu Chong away, she would have no one to talk to or keep her company at the Gu family home.
“Afu, I won’t be so busy in a while.”
"Um?"
"I'll be with you from now on."
"good."
Xue Fu realized what Gu Chong meant and smiled.
So he was so sensitive to her emotions.
Is that a book you're holding?
Gu Chong looked down at the books she was holding and asked.
"It's a book, a high school textbook that my parents sent me."
"textbook?"
Xue Fu hissed softly, wondering how to explain to Gu Chong, when the man opposite her asked her seriously, "Afu, do you prefer cultured people?"
A rare and obvious look of anxiety and uncertainty could be seen on his face.
His words jumped so quickly that Xue Fu was stunned: "What?"
Gu Chong lowered his eyes, forcing himself to be as honest as possible in front of Xue Fu: "Afu, I dropped out of school in junior high."
"If you look at it from the perspective of education, there doesn't seem to be much difference between me and Xiaofei."
He kept his eyes down the whole time he said this, his long, straight eyelashes trembled, casting a shadow over his eyelids.
In Xue Fu's eyes, he looked like a pitiful little thing. This tall, rough man was extremely vulnerable at this moment, creating a stark contrast.
His two sentences had Xue Fu flustered, and she helplessly waved her hands in the air, saying, "What?! No!"
"No, I didn't say that. I'm not marrying academic qualifications, so it won't have that much of an impact. Don't overthink it. Why would you have such a thought, Gu Chong?"
She called his name in a clingy, whiny way, over and over again.
Hearing her explanation, Gu Chong swallowed imperceptibly, refraining from looking up to see what her expression was.
He did say that on purpose; he lowered his eyes, but his gaze was still fixed on her.
His gaze fell to her slender, white fingers. He noticed that when she tensed up, the back of her hand tightened, and the bluish-green veins beneath her fair skin became faintly visible. Her fingers also gripped the book tightly in her hand.
His statement stemmed from his sense of crisis.
Unlike Xue Fu, who was easygoing, Gu Chong was a person who planned ahead.
If he detects any potential negative trend, he will, of course, firmly grasp the helm to prevent any possible deviation from the course.
He finds it difficult to accept outcomes that deviate from the expected path.
Therefore, he wanted to cut it off.
He wanted her to explain and promise him.
They will not abandon him because of differences in his knowledge.
He was indeed lacking in this regard. Unlike those scholars, he wasn't good at romantic talk or love affairs, and he didn't have many sweet words to flatter people.
But Gu Chong felt that this wouldn't affect their communication with each other too much.
They are in love right now, aren't they?
"Um."
He finally looked up and met her gaze.
The determination and perseverance in her eyes are undoubtedly the best proof.
Xue Fu continued to explain to him, "I read these books for two reasons: one, I'm afraid I'll forget the content, and two, I might need it for my future work."
Xue Fu hesitated to bring up the college entrance exam, but seeing how anxious he was, and how he was already having such wild thoughts when she had only just started studying, Xue Fu's eyelids twitched. In the end, she mentioned it in a roundabout and tactful way.
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