He Yanzhi's cold indifference chilled Gu Siyu to the bone.
Even after leaving He Yanzhi's office, her tears still flowed uncontrollably.
Her leg hadn't fully healed, so she didn't dare put any weight on it and could only walk with a limp.
Seeing her like this, Wan Tao couldn't bear it. He grabbed her and knelt down in front of her, saying, "Get on, I'll carry you back."
Gu Siyu instinctively wanted to refuse, but then she suddenly changed her mind and reached up with both hands.
On Wan Tao's back, her tears continued to flow, wetting Wan Tao's collar.
Wan Tao sighed and comforted him, "Don't be sad. That's just how He Yanzhi is. To put it nicely, he's upright and incorruptible; to put it bluntly, he's stubborn. This matter was decided by the commander and the political commissar themselves. It's impossible for him to go against their wishes. Don't blame him."
Gu Siyu's shoulders trembled as she choked out, "I don't blame him, I only blame myself. I was too nosy. If I had known that He Yanzhi wasn't worried about Guan Wenru affecting his future, I wouldn't have gone after Guan Wenru."
But! I really didn't mean to hurt Guan Wenru that day. I just wanted to scare her, to let her know what He Yanzhi would lose by marrying her.
"I know." Wan Tao didn't doubt Gu Siyu's words at all.
Not to mention Gu Siyu, he was also shocked when he learned that He Yanzhi had married Guan Wenru, the capitalist's daughter.
He even hoped that the two of them would get a divorce.
After all, Guan Wenru's identity is too sensitive.
He just wasn't as impulsive as Gu Siyu.
They've already gotten their marriage certificate and the deed is done. What good will it do to go to Guan Wenru now?
Gu Siyu's tears were still dripping onto his neck.
After thinking for a moment, Wan Tao sighed again, “Battalion Commander Gu, you’ll learn from your mistakes. In the future, you need to think things through before acting impulsively. We all know you’re a passionate person who’s willing to stand up for your comrades, but there are some things you can’t handle and might even hurt yourself. So in the future, you should think things through before you act.”
Gu Siyu hummed in agreement. "I took a big fall this time. I won't dare to stand up for anyone easily in the future. But... I still feel sad. I don't want to go home. There's no place for me at home anymore."
But I don't know what I can do after I'm discharged from the military. Sometimes I think it would be better to die and end it all.
"!!" Wan Tao stopped in his tracks, his expression tense. "You...you mustn't think like that. It's nothing serious, it's not that big of a deal."
Gu Siyu's tears flowed even more fiercely. "As for Political Commissar Wan, you have no idea how difficult it was for me in that family after my father remarried. Sending me home after my discharge was like taking my life."
"Don't you have grandparents? Grandpa Gu is reasonable; he wouldn't let your stepmother bully you, would he?"
“My grandparents are old and have limited energy. They can’t take care of many things. Besides, my stepmother is cunning and always plays dirty tricks behind people’s backs. I’m a hot-tempered person and can’t play those kinds of tricks. I can’t outmaneuver her at all. In addition, my stepmother gave birth to a son for our Gu family. My grandparents have to give her some face for the sake of their grandson.”
"..." Wan Tao didn't know what to say for a moment.
Just then, Gu Siyu added, "After I finish my demobilization procedures, I'll go to the nearby production brigade and marry anyone, even if it's just to be someone's stepmother. In short, I'd rather die than go back to that home."
"!!" Upon hearing this, Wan Tao's hands trembled, and he almost dropped her off his back.
Fortunately, Gu Siyu wrapped her arms around his neck in time, which helped him regain his balance.
Wan Tao snapped out of his daze and quickly apologized, "I'm so sorry, I was just too shocked."
"It's alright, Political Commissar Wan. My leg hurts terribly. Could you please take me back to the medical team first?"
"Oh, okay... alright."
Wan Tao carried her on his back towards the medical team.
Throughout the journey, his mind was in turmoil, filled with thoughts of Gu Siyu getting married.
If Gu Siyu already has a boyfriend and they are discussing marriage in a normal way, he wouldn't think too much about it.
But when he heard that Gu Siyu was going to find any member of the nearby brigade and even said that she could be his stepmother... he couldn't sit still!
Firstly, most of the members of the nearby production brigades are herders with no formal jobs, so they can't afford to support Gu Siyu.
Her life is truly ruined by marrying into such a family!
Secondly, she said she's willing to be a stepmother... does that mean... he also has a chance?
His conditions... should be much better than those of the nearby herders, right?
After agonizing all the way, Wan Tao finally mustered his courage after taking Gu Siyu back to her ward.
He stood ramrod straight and saluted Gu Siyu. “Comrade Gu, I am Wan Tao, 29 years old, widowed, and have two sons, one five years old and the other two years old. They are currently being raised in our hometown. If… if you really want to get married, could you consider me?”
Hearing Wan Tao say this, Gu Siyu breathed a sigh of relief; this was exactly what she had been waiting for.
However, she still looked at him with feigned surprise, "Commissar Wan... how can this be?"
Wan Tao thought she was disgusted by him, so he suddenly took off his military cap, rubbed his head, and asked, "Um... are you disgusted by the fact that I've been married and have children? Or are you disgusted by my age?"
"No, no, that's not what I meant!" Gu Siyu said anxiously. "I just... I just feel like I'm not good enough for you. Others may not know my situation, but you do. Although there's nothing wrong with my record, I was discharged from the military because of it. I'm afraid that if I marry you, people will gossip about you."
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