Winter goes and spring comes, spring goes and winter comes again, and four years have passed in the blink of an eye.
During this time, Gu Zixiao was always away on long-term missions, and sometimes he could only come back to see her once every one or two years. Every time he came, he was travel-worn and even a little reluctant.
Gu Zixiao didn't know why, but every time he was away from Lan Yao for a long time, he would suffer greatly, and his feelings for Lan Yao would grow deeper and deeper.
If he could, he really didn't want to be separated from Lan Yao for so long.
This caused Gu Zixiao to experience every mission as if it were a life-or-death separation.
Lan Yao remained quite calm, kissing him, comforting him, and coaxing him each time.
Grandma Yu and the others felt a toothache watching her behavior. One time, Grandma Li couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Lan Yao, don't you get impatient? If you're impatient, then just ignore him."
A grown man, needing someone to spend time coaxing him, that's really...
To be honest, she's never seen a man who needs to be coaxed and pampered.
Anyway, her husband isn't like that; at home, he acts like a complete patriarch.
However, Grandma Li doesn't indulge him.
So even if Grandma Li's husband put on airs at home, it only lasted a short while. After that, he would consciously follow behind Grandma Li and help with the chores.
In Grandma Li's words, even though her husband has all sorts of problems, he knows how to help take care of their son, help with housework, and take on the responsibilities a man should have, and that's enough.
Anyway, there are relatively few men like her husband nowadays.
In the alley where Grandma Li and her family live, which man doesn't act arrogantly at home every day? Beating his wife is the norm.
Lan Yao smiled and said, "It's alright, I quite like how my Gu Zixiao treats me."
Lan Yao herself is somewhat of a feminist, so Gu Zixiao's actions actually satisfy a certain psychological need of hers.
Besides, isn't it nice that a handsome man occasionally acts cute towards you and expresses his longing for you?
This at least proves that he cares about you and has you in his heart.
If a man doesn't have you in his heart, he wouldn't bother treating you like this.
Grandma Yu said to her old friends, "Alright, it's their business, we outsiders shouldn't interfere."
"Exactly, maybe it's just a hobby between the young couple."
"Maybe it's a case of Zhou Yu beating Huang Gai, one willing to hit and the other willing to be hit."
"That's right, we old folks shouldn't meddle in the affairs of young people."
And so, Gu Zixiao became increasingly outrageous and unrestrained, since his wife doted on him anyway.
Of course, whenever he went out on a mission, he would always buy some local specialties for his wife before leaving.
Sometimes, even while on a mission, they would send back all sorts of packages.
Even when they couldn't meet for a long time, Gu Zixiao would send letters to Lan Yao through some special means.
When he's busy, he only says one sentence; when he's not busy, his writings are filled with longing for Lan Yao.
When Lan Yao is in a good mood, she will write more for him; when she is busy, she will only reply with a few words.
For example, "Okay, I understand. I'll wait for you to come back." "Be careful, I miss you." and so on.
Gu Zixiao would be overjoyed every time he saw it, and then tell his comrades just how wonderful his Lan Yao was.
His comrades: ...
Every time they hear him bragging about his wife, they don't want to say anything.
Only Wang Zhenfeng dared to ask, "When will Lan Yao reach the appropriate age? When can you two get married?"
Gu Zixiao: "What's the rush? We'll get married when the time comes. I'll use this time to save up my dowry."
Wang Zhenfeng: "...You really want to marry Lan Yao?"
Gu Zixiao: "Otherwise what? Have you ever seen a woman who is prettier, cooler, more capable, and richer than Lan Yao?"
Anyway, Gu Zixiao had never seen it.
Although Gu Zixiao didn't fall in love with Lan Yao at first sight, as they spent more time together, he discovered that Lan Yao was a treasure trove with great potential for discovery.
Therefore, Gu Zixiao paid special attention to Lan Yao, and over time, that attention turned into love.
He couldn't explain this feeling to others, and they wouldn't understand anyway.
Wang Zhenfeng was speechless for a moment when Gu Zixiao asked him the question.
To be honest, he had never met a female comrade more energetic, capable, and charming than Lan Yao.
She is quite different from women of this era, yet she is very eye-catching.
Wang Zhenfeng sometimes worries that when Gu Zixiao isn't paying attention, Lan Yao might be seduced by someone else.
Wang Zhenfeng asked Gu Zixiao about this, and Gu Zixiao wasn't afraid at all.
He said with particular confidence, "Have you ever met a man who is more capable than me, better looking than me, and richer than me?"
Wang Zhenfeng: "...I've never seen that before. But you have a bad personality."
Gu Zixiao: "...But I've changed it now. My Lan Yao likes it very much."
Wang Zhenfeng: ...
hehe!
Yes, yes, yes, don't you know whether you've changed your personality or not?
He did become much more obedient in front of Lan Yao.
But in front of these people, he still acts arrogantly and self-important.
never mind!
Anyway, they can't beat him.
Let's just avoid seeing it and not worry about it.
Of course.
Besides all that, Lan Yao also managed to get a position in Gu Zixiao's department due to his persistent nagging.
Occasionally, when faced with difficulties, Lan Yao would lend a hand, but her intervention was rather expensive.
At first, many people looked down on Lan Yao, thinking that it was strange for a woman to ask for money.
Those who spoke ill of Lan Yao were all beaten up by Gu Zixiao.
However, Lan Yao later made it clear whether she was capable or not.
After proving herself, Lan Yao stopped taking action unless she was urged or asked repeatedly.
There's nothing I can do; she's just that kind of person who holds grudges.
Time flies by, and in the blink of an eye, Lan Yao is already twenty. The weather has turned cold again.
Gu Zixiao also returned from his mission. As soon as he came back, he turned into a clingy big dog, sticking to Lan Yao and refusing to let go.
Grandma Yu was used to their way of getting along.
So, whenever she saw the two of them in this pattern, she quickly retreated back into her room, trying to avoid seeing them and getting annoyed.
Gu Zixiao whispered a complaint: "Grandma Yu dislikes me."
Lan Yao: "Grandma Yu didn't dislike you. She just didn't want to disturb us, the young couple. Do you want Grandma Yu to take up our time together? I'm not happy about that. I haven't seen you in a long time. Don't you want to be alone with me?"
Gu Zixiao: "How could that be? You have no idea how much I miss you after leaving you."
Lan Yao: "Really? I didn't realize you missed me."
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