This was the fastest He Yanzhi had ever ridden a horse.
Thirty minutes later, he and Guan Wenru finally arrived at the family compound.
After the horse stopped, Guan Wenru wanted to dismount herself, but He Yanzhi didn't give her the chance.
Without saying a word, he picked her up and carried her down.
She even carried him in a princess carry and strode into Courtyard No. 1.
At this time, many military dependents were chatting together in the courtyard, and Grandma Guan was among them.
Hearing the commotion at the courtyard gate, everyone looked over and spotted He Yanzhi and Guan Wenru.
Seeing He Yanzhi holding Guan Wenru with a serious expression, everyone thought something had happened and their faces changed.
Grandma Guan was so shocked that she stood up and rushed over, "Wenru! What happened? In this freezing weather! Did you fall into the river?"
Zeng Chunlan also looked worried, "Yes, what happened?"
Feeling a little embarrassed by their stares, Guan Wenru said, "Grandma, sisters-in-law, don't worry, it's nothing. I just accidentally got my clothes wet, it's alright."
"Grandma, sisters-in-law, I'll take her inside to change her clothes first." He Yanzhi had already strode into the house.
He put Guan Wenru down and, without saying a word, went to get Guan Wenru's washbasin.
He quickly picked up the thermos and poured hot water into the basin, testing the temperature with his hand. "Wenru, hurry up, take off your wet pants, shoes, and socks, wash them quickly, and change into dry clothes. I'll go get you some clean clothes."
Guan Wenru: "..."
"Don't bother, I can do it myself..."
Without giving her a chance to explain, He Yanzhi carried the basin of warm water he had prepared into the bathroom and pushed her in, saying, "Hurry up! Don't dawdle, getting cold is no joke."
Grandma Guan, who came in with them, quickly stepped forward and said, "Yes, yes, listen to Yanzhi! Quickly change your clothes and wipe your body with hot water."
Guan Wenru also felt cold; she was on her period.
So she closed the door and quickly changed her clothes.
He Yanzhi found her a clean set of clothes from the bedroom, including underwear.
His cheeks flushed again as he took her underwear out of the closet.
When he came out of the house, Grandma Guan looked at his expression thoughtfully.
Realizing something, she smiled and said, "Yanzhi, the kang (heated brick bed) is warm. When Wenru comes out, tell her to get on the kang first to warm up, so she doesn't catch a cold."
"Okay, Grandma, I understand."
...
Guan Wenru finished washing up quickly in the bathroom. She knocked on the door, then opened it a crack and peeked out.
He Yanzhi, whose ears were bright red, placed the clothes in her hands.
As soon as she came out after changing, He Yanzhi immediately went up to her.
He Yanzhi: "Go up to the kang (heated brick bed) and keep warm. Go to the pasture in half an hour."
Before Guan Wenru could react, he bent down, put one arm under her legs and the other around her back, and lifted her up steadily in his arms.
Guan Wenru: "..."
She was helpless!
She just fell into the river and got her clothes wet; it's not like she can't walk on her own.
"Put me down!"
He Yanzhi pretended not to hear and carried her into their bedroom.
He carefully placed her on the warm kang (heated brick bed), pulled a thick quilt over her body, and covered her up to her chin.
"Stay put and warm up first."
Guan Wenru felt helpless, but it was really comfortable in bed.
She finally relaxed and then remembered, "By the way, why did you go over there just now?"
"Looking for you."
"What do you want?" The two had just eaten lunch together.
Why can't we wait until she gets back tonight to talk about it?
"You're not going on another mission, are you?" Guan Wenru was a little excited at the thought and tried to sit up.
He Yanzhi quickly pressed her back down, and he took the opportunity to lean down, placing his hands on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) to encircle her in front of him, his gaze locking onto her eyes with a deep intensity. "We're not on a mission, Wenru. I want to have a good talk with you."
"..." The two of them were in a rather ambiguous position. "Then... let's talk, but you can get up first."
He Yanzhi remained motionless, his unfathomable dark eyes fixed on her, his voice low and clear, "Tell me first, what do you mean by Xi Mufan? Do you like him?"
“How could that be!” Guan Wenru blurted out. “We’ve been classmates for many years and have a good relationship, but that’s all. It has nothing to do with romantic feelings between men and women.”
Hearing this answer, He Yanzhi breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Then let's talk about this family."
Guan Wenru raised an eyebrow. "Go on."
"I'm sorry, at the beginning of our marriage, my attitude towards you wasn't very good. At that time, I felt like I had been tricked, and I was resentful. I said some unpleasant things to you. Please forgive me!"
But ever since you came to join the army, your personality, your way of dealing with people, and your generosity have deeply attracted me. In fact, even before I knew you were Lan Tian, I already had feelings for you.
When I learned that you were the one I had been searching for for years, I had only one thought: to spend the rest of my life with you, steadily and peacefully.
Guan Wenru felt a slight tightness in his chest. Was this... a confession?
He Yanzhi continued, his tone unusually serious and with a hint of barely perceptible earnestness:
"Comrade Guan Wenru, I want to be your real husband and wife, to eat and live together, to share joys and sorrows, to be able to talk to each other, to take care of each other when we're cold or hot, not just living together as friends, not just being polite to each other, not sleeping in separate beds at night, but being your real... my wife."
He paused, his gaze fixed intently on the person beneath him. "And you? What are your thoughts?"
Originally, he thought that with her right under his nose, their relationship could develop slowly.
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