"If you want Jingyan and me to invite Zhenzhen out, you can just say so. But whether Zhenzhen wants to go or not is up to her."
"Dude, you're a true friend!" Zhao Jun patted his chest. "Don't worry, I'll cover all the movie tickets for today."
"What about food and water?"
"Old Xue, are you trying to rip me off? But I'm in a good mood today, so I'll cover it all."
“Okay, you’re a good friend. But we still need to see when Zhenzhen is free.” He calculated the days: “Today seems to be a day off. She usually comes to see Jingyan. Let’s wait for her.”
Zhao Jun returned to his dormitory, and Xue Yanchen told Luo Jingyan about it.
"When Zhao Jun heard that we were going to see a movie, he wanted to come along too, and even told us to invite Zhenzhen."
"He's going to make a move on Zhenzhen."
"He probably feels he'll be going back to the army soon and doesn't want to wait any longer. He's made a move, but whether he can catch up depends on his ability. I don't think Zhenzhen dislikes him. I've already agreed to help him arrange a meeting with Zhenzhen, but I can't guarantee that she'll actually go."
"That's all we can do to help him; the rest is up to him."
"Today is a day off. Xue Zhenzhen usually comes over, but I don't know if she will."
"Let's wait a bit. If she doesn't come, we'll go to the county town and call her there."
Not long after the two finished talking, Qin Zhenzhen arrived on her bicycle. There was a large bag on the back of her bicycle, containing meat and vegetables, canned fruit, canned meat, and some snacks.
If it weren't for her cousin-in-law helping her start a business, she probably would never have been able to earn over a thousand a month in her entire life.
She saw Xue Yanchen was also there. "My cousin is here too. It's perfect that the three of us can have lunch together."
Xue Yanchen and Luo Jingyan exchanged a glance, as if to say, "Speak of the devil and he appears."
Qin Zhenzhen carried the things into the house. "Sister-in-law, I bought meat. What are we going to eat for lunch?"
"You decide, I'm fine with whatever I eat."
Where is my cousin?
"I'm the same as your cousin-in-law."
Qin Zhenzhen had an expression that said, "I knew you would say that."
"Then I'll make the decision. I want to eat my cousin's braised pork."
"Can."
After the three of them discussed it, they went into the kitchen together to cook. Luo Jingyan was the head chef, Xue Yanchen tended the fire, and Qin Zhenzhen assisted Luo Jingyan.
The food was ready and served on the square table outside. Qin Zhenzhen smelled the aroma of braised pork and was completely captivated. She picked up a piece and put it in her mouth. The braised pork not only tasted good, but also had a good texture. It was fatty but not greasy, melted in her mouth, and was tender and juicy.
"As expected of my cousin's wife, her cooking is delicious."
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Xue Yanchen across from her. He had his chin held high, his face beaming with pride and arrogance, as if she were praising him, not Luo Jingyan.
She smiled and said, "Cousin, when you hear me praising your wife, don't you feel especially proud and honored?"
"Of course, I found such a wonderful wife, how could I not be proud and honored?"
Luo Jingyan stuffed a piece of braised pork into his mouth, silencing him: "This is a reward for your eloquence."
"Ha ha ha ha."
As the three of them were eating, Xue Yanchen told Qin Zhenzhen, "Zhenzhen, there's something I need to tell you. I'm going back to the army in a couple of days."
Qin Zhenzhen was shocked: "Cousin, cousin, you've been recalled to the army again."
Xue Yanchen didn't explain the details of the mission to Qin Zhenzhen. "I suddenly received a telegram from the military, asking me and Zhao Jun to go back together."
“Then I won’t be able to see my cousin as often in the future.” Her expression changed very quickly: “But it’s okay, luckily my cousin’s wife is here, so I can come and visit her often.”
Qin Zhenzhen smiled and took Luo Jingyan's arm.
Xue Yanchen: "..."
His role seems to be just to find her a cousin-in-law. If she already has a cousin-in-law, what's the point of having a cousin-in-law?
Xue Yanchen and Luo Jingyan exchanged a glance. Luo Jingyan met his gaze, pulled Qin Zhenzhen aside, and said, "Zhenzhen, your cousin and Zhao Jun are comrades-in-arms. They went back to the army together this time. Zhao Jun wanted to treat us to a movie today, but he was worried that it would be uncomfortable for just the two of us to be alone. So he asked if you were free and wanted you to come along. He's worried that you don't need to pay for the movie tickets; someone will take care of it."
Qin Zhenzhen seemed to realize something; Zhao Jun had always been getting close to her before, and this time…
Anyway, she thought Zhao Jun was pretty good, so why was she being coy?
"I'm free. Since someone's paying for the movie tickets, I might as well go. When should we go?"
"This afternoon, is that alright?"
"Can."
After dinner, Xue Yanchen went to the men's dormitory to find Zhao Jun and told him the news. Zhao Jun was so excited that he almost jumped up.
"Hey cousin, do you think Zhenzhen is interested in me too?"
"Who's your cousin?" Xue Yanchen gave him a disdainful look. "It's not even close to being settled yet. Watch how you address the two of us."
Zhao Jun already regarded the person in front of him as his cousin. "I, hey, I'm so excited! It's a great honor for Comrade Qin to grace us with her presence. Brother Chen, what should I do to prepare? When should I confess my feelings to her? What should I say?"
When Xue Yanchen confessed his feelings, he struggled to find the right words, let alone know how to teach Zhao Jun.
"As long as you are sincere, it doesn't matter what words you use."
"I... I'd better think about it carefully."
While pondering the wording for his confession, Zhao Jun tidied his appearance, took out his most treasured clothes to change into, combed his hair meticulously, and even borrowed Tong Jianxin's hair oil to apply to his hair.
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