Gu Chong pinched the tip of her wrinkled nose: "Winter here isn't very long; it warms up after the New Year."
"After spring arrives, the field ridges will turn green, and clusters of small wildflowers will bloom along the roadside. They are wildflowers, very small, some white, some yellow, and some pink. There will be even more flowers on the back hill, and there are also a few peach trees on the mountain to the north. I'll take you to see them then."
Gu Chong comforted her and became more talkative.
Hearing his words, Xue Fu also imagined the scene and nodded emphatically: "Great! Let's go on a spring outing! To see the peach blossoms, it will be so beautiful!"
The two parted ways at the entrance of the educated youth settlement that evening. Before leaving, Gu Chong asked her, "Afu, you have a day off the day after tomorrow. Do you want to come to the city with me?"
At the end of last month, he and Zhou Zhi took a southbound truck to Shenzhen again. This time, they traveled for seven days and brought back a lot of good things.
These goods are selling better now that the year is almost over, and prices are rising accordingly.
Zhou Zhi smiled as he counted the money, his eyes crinkling like a cat that had just stolen some fish.
At the same time, Gu Chong's savings for his wife also multiplied several times over.
And he obediently handed over all his savings to his wife.
Xue Fu pulled the woolen scarf around her neck tighter to keep the cold wind out. This scarf was from a package that her blind date, Comrade Zhang Shu, had helped bring over; it was knitted and sent to her by her family.
It's very thick and warm, very skin-friendly, and the stitches are very dense, so cold air can't get into your neck.
This time, she could rightfully accept Gu Chong's "wife dowry".
Having received a large sum of money from Gu Chong, Xue Fu also had her own little savings. If you count carefully, she could be considered a small-time rich woman in this era.
From households with hundreds of yuan to households with thousands of yuan!
Xue Fu had previously been reluctant to go to the city, finding the swaying oxcart ride uncomfortable and the round trip troublesome. However, she hadn't been to the county town for a while, and her pent-up shopping desires had surfaced.
She nodded: "Okay."
Her gaze fell upon Gu Chongguang's smooth neck, and she mentally considered how many rolls of wool yarn she should buy from the state-run store this time.
She had never knitted a sweater before, and had no idea how.
I had to learn how to knit a scarf on the spot.
She planned to go back to the educated youth settlement later to ask Zheng Peipei and Liu Ling, and also ask them to teach her how to knit a scarf.
She wanted to knit one for Gu Chong and Gu Fei as a New Year's gift, as a way of returning the favor!
They worked so hard to take care of her for more than half a year.
Especially Gu Chong.
On this day off, Gu Chong came to the educated youth settlement early in the morning to pick up Xue Fu.
Xue Fu also left right on time, and the two of them went to the village entrance to take an oxcart.
Today is a rest day, and there are quite a lot of people going into town. The space on the oxcart is crowded.
Xue Fu and the others arrived early, so she sat in the innermost seat by the railing, where the railing provided support and comfort.
Beside her was Gu Chong, who was tall and strong, shielding her from the outside and creating some space for her.
But as the oxcart moved forward, and the oxen's hooves swayed and kicked, their shoulders, arms, and legs inevitably pressed together.
Once the oxcart's wheels sink into the muddy ground, creating potholes, she will inevitably bump into his body.
Xue Fu noticed that when she touched Gu Chong's body, those parts of him were tense under his thin cotton clothes, and the muscles in his arms and legs were hard.
Because her body is flexible, it hurt a little when she bumped into it.
She couldn't help but raise her hand to rub her arms and thighs, and then, out of sight of others, she reached out and pinched Gu Chong, immediately feeling his firm muscles.
She shifted her body, turned to the side, and whispered in his ear, "Relax a bit."
Gu Chong nodded helplessly and replied, "Okay."
But his body reacted instinctively the moment she approached, like a crossbow bolt fired by Zhang Manyai.
Gu Chongmo sighed, feeling helpless about the changes in his body.
He shifted his body, turning to the side, using his tall, broad shoulders to shield Xue Fu in front of him, blocking the prying eyes of others.
He reached out and pulled her into his arms, her slender waist, even though she was wearing a cotton coat, so she could lean on him for support and avoid bumping into him.
The sudden action made Xue Fu gasp softly, but nestled in his warm embrace, she felt much more at ease than sitting alone in her seat.
Xue Fu quickly adjusted and even changed her position, snuggling comfortably in his arms.
With the soft jade in his arms, Gu Chong couldn't help but feel restless and distracted.
She's so soft and smells so good.
Her face was pressed against his chest, and when he lowered his head slightly, his chin could touch the top of her head.
The scent of perfume lingering on her hair after she showered and washed would waft into his nose.
It smelled of flowers, but unfortunately, he was a rough and unsophisticated man and couldn't tell which flower juice it was.
Gu Chong subconsciously held his breath, not daring to move.
Only after he shifted his attention and suppressed his reaction did he dare to look down at Xue Fu.
Feeling guilty, he still couldn't help but hold her tighter.
Upon arriving in the county town, they got off the oxcart and went to the state-run store first.
Recently, due to the approaching New Year, many new items have been put on display in the glass cases of state-run stores.
The wool yarn that Xue Fu wanted to buy was in a counter on the right after entering the room.
There's still a lot of stock of colorful yarn balls because they're not cheap.
The fluffy balls of yarn were neatly arranged in three rows for people to choose from.
She did not deliberately avoid Gu Chong when making her selection.
She even took the initiative to ask him what color he liked.
She's not the kind of person who makes selfless sacrifices.
She did a perfect job, so she had to make sure the other side knew how hard she had worked!
She would never hide her hard work.
She had done a ton of work, only to find the other party knew nothing about it. That was too frustrating and unfair. Xue Fu wouldn't do that.
Xue Fu's light amber fox eyes were bright and clear, and they shone as she stared at the balls of yarn.
She couldn't help but rub her palms together, looking ready to get to work, and turned to Gu Chong excitedly, saying, "I'll knit you a scarf!"
Gu Chong's beating heart melted completely into a pool of soft water, gentle and soothing.
He just looked at her, his eyes lowered, his ears slightly red, and he chuckled softly in a low voice: "Okay, I'll like anything you knit."
He accepted everything she gave him.
She's so kind. And kind to him too.
He likes it very much.
After his parents passed away, he had to shoulder the responsibility of supporting the entire family.
He was his younger brother's safe haven, sheltering him from the storm. Because he was the older brother, he was the protector, so he had to be strong and resilient.
Over time, Gu Chong also felt that he had hardened his heart, just like the people in the village said, that he was heartless.
But actually, it feels good to be cared for, and when you are praised, your light and cheerful mood will overflow.
Xue Fu is someone who cares about and cherishes him.
He received so many "You're so nice" from her, yet all he could do in front of her was smile. He lacked that certain openness and couldn't bring himself to say "You're so nice" to her in return.
"Then I'll choose one myself!"
Xue Fu's eyes lit up as she carefully selected colors at the counter.
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