Chapter 43 Temporary Mission...
Miya knew that this kind of thing, whether in ancient or modern times, should not be said casually, otherwise a girl's reputation would be ruined.
She met Cui Baozhu's pleading eyes and nodded firmly.
"Don't worry, I haven't even told my mother and third brother."
In an instant, Cui Baozhu's tense heart relaxed completely, her expression a mixture of joy and shyness, her head bowing repeatedly.
The next second, she suddenly raised her head, her face flushed with embarrassment, and her eyes shone brightly.
Perhaps Mia already knows her biggest secret.
Perhaps it was a long-suppressed heart desperately seeking an outlet.
Cui Baozhu gradually put aside her panic and shyness, and began to recount her experience of getting to know Guan Wenyang and gradually becoming close and dating.
Although it's a cliché story of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, Miya couldn't help but look on with envy at the two's journey of getting to know each other.
After Cui Baozhu finished her story, she asked the question that had been bothering her for a long time.
"Teacher Cui..."
"Just call me Baozhu. We are friends, not teacher and student."
Now Mia knows her biggest secret: she is Cui Baozhu's best friend.
"Okay. Baozhu, what does it feel like to like someone?"
As soon as Miya finished speaking, Cui Baozhu couldn't help but raise her head, her gaze drifting into the distance, and she spoke her heartfelt thoughts.
"Liking someone means thinking about them all the time, wanting to see them, and wanting to share things with them. When you make eye contact, your cheeks burn, and even if you look away, you can't help but turn your gaze back to them."
As Cui Baozhu described it, Ren Qingsong's image instantly appeared in Miya's mind.
Although her desire to rely entirely on Ren Qingsong had faded after learning new knowledge, at this moment, Ren Qingsong was still the only person on her mind.
Unfortunately, her third brother didn't like her.
Tomorrow, both of them will be attending a social event; perhaps meeting new friends will help.
With this thought in mind, Miya arrived at the social event with Dani, Cui Baozhu, and Chen Zhenzhen.
Because it's an activity for young people, everyone except the organizers is young.
Dani held Miya's hand tightly in her arms, while using her other hand to straighten the hem of her clothes.
She originally thought the new clothes her mother made for her were already very nice, but after arriving at the social event, she realized what was really good.
Putting everything else aside, Teacher Cui and Nurse Chen, who were standing on the other side of Miya, were dressed in dresses that made them look completely different from her.
Even Miya was wearing a long dress, looking no different from the city girls.
Da Ni glanced down at her shirt and trousers, feeling embarrassed and self-conscious as she tried to minimize her presence.
When Director Qin saw the four girls arrive together, including his daughter, he immediately went up to greet them.
"You've arrived, please find a place to sit down and have something to eat while you wait."
"Understood, Director Qin."
Chen Zhenzhen led the three of them into speaking, and the way she addressed them made Qin Yueru both laugh and cry.
She patted her daughter on the shoulder and urged, "Go sit down quickly. If you see someone you like, go up and get to know them."
Miya and her three companions nodded and found a row of empty seats to sit down.
Scattered around were young women from other family compounds and military units, while opposite them sat military officers.
Due to the special location of Mianning, officers of company rank and above can accompany the troops. In addition, given the recent end of the war, a considerable number of people have come this time.
Soon, girls from local organizations will arrive.
Miya ate her food cautiously while listening to Cui Baozhu and Chen Zhenzhen's somewhat bold remarks.
The two men were "criticizing" the officers opposite them.
Even the shy and insecure Dani joined in, hoping to find someone she clicked with and settle down in the reassuring unit.
Miya didn't participate, but her eyes were fixed on the opposite side.
Because at this moment, her third brother, Ren Qingsong, who had set off a little later than her, had not appeared.
Her eyes were full of doubt, mixed with a hint of eagerness and barely perceptible secret joy.
Soon, the single women from local organizations arrived at the venue, and Director Qin began today's social event according to the planned schedule.
Urged on by her mother's gaze, Chen Zhenzhen casually found a military officer who was still at his post to chat with.
Da Ni followed closely behind, and suddenly only Miya and Cui Baozhu remained in the group of four.
Cui Baozhu already had someone she loved and wasn't interested in the social event.
Miya hadn't seen Third Brother appear, and given her young age and Cui Baozhu's description yesterday, she wasn't in a hurry to find a suitable partner at today's social gathering.
The two of them didn't reach an agreement, but Da Ni and Chen Zhenzhen had ideas for the next step.
Based on the success rate, it's as high as 50%, a very high percentage that should satisfy the organizers.
For the military as well, it successfully resolved many long-standing problems for officers.
It can be said that both the host and guests had a great time.
The other side wasn't so happy.
When Miya got home, she was immediately bombarded with questions from her mother, "Miya, did you find any guys you liked at today's social event?"
The moment the words left her mouth, Miya's body stiffened.
She slowly lowered her feet, her mind racing. Looking at the house where only her mother was, she immediately changed the subject.
"Mother, where is Third Brother? I didn't see him at the meeting today."
Upon hearing this, Cui Dani immediately threw down her needle and thread, her anger flaring up.
"I'm so angry just thinking about it!"
"What's wrong?"
"I finally had a chance to solve the problem of older single officers, but I just came back from a mission and I've already taken on another mission. I don't even have time to solve my personal problems."
Cui Dani was genuinely dissatisfied. If she looked closely, her son hadn't even been home for three days before rushing off on a mission again.
At this rate, when will San'er be able to get married and have children?
"Mother, please don't be angry. Third Brother is a soldier; obeying orders is his duty."
Miya's words of comfort did little to quell Cui Dani's anger.
She understood the reasoning, but in the village, San'er was already old enough for children to run around.
He's in the military now and doesn't even have a marriage partner, how can he not make her angry?
"Forget it! Let's not talk about him. Miya, what about you? Do you have any young men you like? Mom will think of something for you."
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