The three of them sat on the roof for a while, and Guan Hongqi seemed to have gotten better.
It was too late, so He Yanzhi told everyone to go back to their rooms and sleep.
He Yanzhi bolted the door, turned around, and looked at Guan Wenru, who was sitting on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) combing her long hair.
The dim light outlined the soft lines of her face.
He walked over, sat down beside her, stretched out his long arm, and gently pulled her into his embrace.
Guan Wenru leaned against his firm chest, inhaling the familiar scent of soapberry and faint tobacco on his body, and felt a sense of peace.
He lowered his head, his chin gently brushing against the top of her head. "Wenru."
"Hmm?" Guan Wenru responded lazily.
"After my grandparents passed away, their two-story courtyard house in Xicheng has been empty, and someone comes to clean it regularly."
If you feel that living in this courtyard house always brings problems or makes you unhappy, or if you want some peace and quiet, we can move there anytime. The courtyard there is quite spacious, enough for us and the children.
He paused, cupped her face in his hands, and made her look into his eyes with a sincere gaze. "Our He family may not be as wealthy as the Guan family, but we're not bad either. We can easily support you and the children."
Don't forget, besides that small courtyard, we also have a house allocated to me in the army compound, so our family doesn't lack housing.
You don't need to feel any burden or indebtedness to anyone or have to give way to anyone because of a yard.
His thumb gently stroked her cheek.
Guan Wenru felt as if her heart had been soaked in warm water, warm and swollen.
She suddenly laughed, her eyes crinkling slightly, and wrapped her arms around his neck. She then looked up and lightly planted a kiss on his lips.
“I know.” Her voice was filled with laughter and unwavering determination. “He Yanzhi, thank you, but I’m really not the kind of ‘Voldemort’ who blindly supports his family.”
What's mine will be firmly held onto; it's what my grandmother and I deserve! This courtyard house is mine, and it's mine. I won't give it up, nor is there any need to.
Moreover, I reckon that the house next door, once the policies loosen up a bit in a few years, we can apply to get it back. At that time, that house will be enough for my older brother and Hongqi; neither of them will lose out.”
He Yanzhi tightened his arms, lowered his head and captured her lips again. This kiss was no longer just comforting, but carried a burning heat and deep affection.
"Yes, it's good that you know what's going on." He murmured softly between kisses, their breaths mingling. "I just wanted to tell you that no matter what you want to do, I'll be there for you, the He family will be there for you."
Guan Wenru responded to his kiss, her voice gradually becoming indistinct and soft, "I know..."
I've always known...
The words gradually disappeared between their touching lips.
Under the dim light, breaths mingled, and the temperature rose.
He carefully laid her down on the kang (a heated brick bed), his tall body enveloping her, his movements filled with tenderness and longing.
My fingertips brushed against my clothes, sending a slight shiver down my spine.
A blush crept up Guan Wenru's neck, and He Yanzhi's breathing became heavy.
All words transformed into silent understanding and lingering touches… a profound surrender…
......
Two days later, Guan Hongqi and Lin Wei returned to the military region.
The courtyard suddenly became deserted.
Qin Yue stood at the gate of the courtyard, looking in the direction of the alley entrance, her face filled with unconcealed worry and disappointment. She sighed and walked back into the courtyard.
Guan Wenru was watering the roses at the base of the wall when she saw her mother's expression and understood what was going on.
Qin Yue walked to her daughter's side, her brows furrowed, her voice filled with anxiety, "Wenru, what's wrong with Comrade Lin? The past few days, she hasn't had a smile on her face, she's eaten very little, and she only answers our questions, not saying a word more. Is there something she's unhappy about with our family? Or does she think there's something wrong with Hongqi?"
She became more and more anxious as she spoke, grabbing Guan Wenru's arm, "I think Hongqi's relationship is in jeopardy, it's probably going to fall through! He's already over thirty! What will we do if we can't get married this year!"
Those his age already have kids big enough to run errands! If things really break up, and he goes back to the army, scattered all over the country, it'll be even harder to find him again! My heart is pounding with anxiety…”
Guan Wenru put down the kettle. Instead of answering the question about Lin Wei directly, she suddenly asked, "Mom, I have a question for you."
Qin Yue was taken aback. "Huh? What is it? Tell me."
Guan Wenru looked at her mother with clear eyes, "If, I mean if, in the future, my eldest brother remarries, or Hongqi gets married, and they... still want to fight with me for the house and the property left by Grandma, just like my sister-in-law did before, what would you say? What would you do?"
Qin Yue was taken aback by her daughter's sudden question, clearly not expecting the topic to turn to this.
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