After the engagement party, Gu Shijing had a day off. The sun was shining, the breeze was gentle, and Gu's mother, Ye Manting, suggested that Gu Shijing take Liu Yanran on a bicycle to the city to buy some things for her upcoming studies in Beijing. It was also a chance for them to spend some time together to strengthen their relationship. They had been dating for almost a year, but they had rarely spent any time together.
Gu Shijing readily agreed. He pushed out the half-old bicycle and wiped it clean carefully. Liu Yanran, wearing a simple yet elegant beige dress, sat lightly on the back seat. Since they were not going fast, Liu Yanran just tugged at the corner of Gu Shijing's clothes.
Gu Shijing was riding a bicycle, with Liu Yanran sitting behind him. The road was bumpy, but Gu Shijing rode fairly steadily. The two chatted casually. Suddenly, there was a small rock in front of them. Gu Shijing saw Liu Yanran not paying attention, so he deliberately did not avoid the small rock. The corners of his mouth rose, and a sly look flashed in his eyes.
"Bang!" The bicycle jolted, and Liu Yanran screamed, leaning forward and almost falling. She subconsciously hugged Gu Shijing's waist and pressed her cheek against his broad back.
Gu Shijing was secretly delighted. This was exactly what he wanted. He pretended to be calm and continued riding his bike, enjoying the feeling of Liu Yanran sticking close to him.
"I'm sorry, I didn't see the stone." Gu Shijing said apologetically.
"It's okay, but you should be careful when riding a bike next time." Liu Yanran said softly, her hands still tightly holding Gu Shijing's waist.
Gu Shijing's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He knew that this little accident had brought them one step closer.
After riding smoothly for a while, Liu Yanran felt that the situation before would not happen again, so she wanted to let go, but Gu Shijing held her hand. "The road is uneven, just hold on like this, it's okay."
A gentle breeze blew Liu Yanran's hair, making her even more nervous. She could clearly feel the powerful aura emanating from the man beside her, which made her heart beat faster.
Gu Shijing was keenly aware of Liu Yanran's nervousness, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He deliberately slowed down the car, wanting to savor the warmth and tranquility of the moment. Deep down, he was filled with uneasiness, because Liu Yanran was about to go to Beijing to study, and the special nature of his work meant that he couldn't always be by her side. There were so many outstanding people in the university, would Liu Yanran meet someone better there, and then no longer need him? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little worried and scared.
At this moment, Liu Yanran's long hair danced wildly in the wind, her eyes revealing shyness and uneasiness. She stole a glance at Gu Shijing, only to see him staring intently ahead, a faint smile on his lips. This image sent an indescribable flutter through her heart, as if a deer were fluttering in her stomach. She wasn't completely unaware of Gu Shijing's uneasiness, but she simply didn't know how to express her feelings.
After all, even in modern society, a soldier like Gu Shijing, with his six-pack abs and striking looks, would be incredibly popular. Furthermore, she was just an ordinary girl, so naturally, she was attracted to such a handsome man. However, she didn't dare to take the initiative, fearing that Gu Shijing would think she was frivolous. So, she could only quietly hide her feelings deep in her heart, waiting for the right moment to confess to him.
When they finally arrived at the downtown department store, the car stopped. Liu Yanran let go of Gu Shijing's hand, her face still slightly flushed. She mustered up the courage to look him in the eye and whispered, "Gu Shijing, no matter how outstanding someone else is, it has nothing to do with me, because that's not you." Then she walked back to the mall, leaving Gu Shijing with a silly smile.
Realizing that Liu Yanran had already walked far away, Gu Shijing quickly locked his bicycle and strode to catch up with Liu Yanran, acting as a competent bag carrier.
This was Liu Yanran's first time visiting a department store of this era. It was different from the Overseas Chinese Department Store she visited last time. The people there might be serving foreign guests, so their overall quality was higher. However, the sales clerks here would ignore you. They were all on the payroll, so they had high expectations but low skills. They would be perfunctory with shoppers, unless they looked very rich, in order to get their attention.
I was surprised to find that department stores in the 1970s already boasted a diverse selection of domestic and international brands, from renowned domestic brands to internationally renowned brands. The malls offered a wide variety of merchandise, including clothing, shoes, hats, home appliances, and household items. Consumers could find everything they needed in one place. However, many popular items required coupons.
After all, every girl doesn't like shopping. Liu Yanran asked the waiter to choose a few dresses for her and went to the fitting room. Gu Shijing didn't show any impatience, but instead gave each one a careful evaluation, which was enough to show his care for Liu Yanran. Liu Yanran liked every one of them, but didn't want to be too conspicuous, so she only chose two. Then, when she passed by a lingerie store, she remembered that she needed to change the underwear she bought earlier. However, since Gu Shijing was not convenient to go in, she asked him to go to the side to rest and would find him later.
When Liu Yanran finished picking out the underwear, she didn't see Gu Shijing. She looked around and didn't dare to go anywhere else, for fear that Gu Shijing would come back and not find her. About two minutes later, Gu Shijing came back in a hurry with a watch box and a bag of clothes in his hand.
It turned out that he bought a Shanghai brand ladies' watch as an engagement gift for Liu Yanran. Also, he had just seen that Liu Yanran had two skirts that she liked but had not bought them, so he went to pay for them. His girl deserved all the best things, and Liu Yanran looked really good in skirts.
The Shanghai brand ladies' watch was delicate and elegant, with a soft luster on the strap and the hands on the dial moving lightly, as if recording every beautiful moment between them. Liu Yanran asked Gu Shijing to put the watch on her, and at that moment she felt sweet in her heart.
Liu Yanran was particularly delighted by the two dresses. She actually preferred skirts to pants, especially now that the summer temperatures were so high. A light blue, long-sleeved dress, like the clear sky, evoked a fresh and refined feeling. Its fitted silhouette showcased Liu Yanran's graceful figure, and the long sleeves added a touch of gentleness and grace.
Another pure white short-sleeved dress is like a blooming white lotus, pure and moving. Its simple design highlights Liu Yanran's fresh temperament and makes people shine.
When Liu Yanran received these gifts, she felt even more strongly that Gu Shijing was a man worthy of her lifelong commitment. His kindness to her wasn't expressed in words, but in actions. She was truly touched. Looking around, she realized no one was paying attention. Suddenly, Liu Yanran leaned over to Gu Shijing and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you for the gift. I love it." She also liked him as a person.
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