Chapter 441 A Romantic Date on the Mountain Top
She was doing scientific research in the rear, while he was doing national defense at the front.
Even though they are in different fields, they are somehow connected.
"Gu Beichen".
"Um?"
"You're even more amazing than I imagined."
Su Yue's praise was sincere.
In this era of strict technological blockade, developing a radar system of this caliber requires not only resources but also courage.
Gu Beichen didn't say anything, but he tightened his grip on her hand.
After leaving the command center, the two followed a secluded path to the top of the mountain.
The view here is excellent, overlooking the entire island and the surrounding sea.
Gu Beichen found a flat rock and laid out a marching blanket.
He opened the tin box and, as if by magic, produced a bottle of red wine, two wine glasses, and several oil paper packages.
The oil paper package was opened, revealing sliced braised beef and several large, bright red prawns.
"Where did you get this from?"
Su Yue looked at the unlabeled bottle of red wine with some surprise.
"I took it from Huo Wenxuan."
Gu Beichen poured two glasses of wine and handed one to Su Yue.
He said this was a treasure he had kept while studying in France and had never been willing to drink it.
Su Yue took a sip.
The wine is full-bodied and has an aroma of oak barrels.
Drinking red wine atop this desolate island mountain, facing a radar station and the sea—this kind of eclectic romance is probably something only Gu Beichen could come up with.
“When I first joined the army, I was stationed and trained on islands like this.”
Gu Beichen peeled a shrimp and fed it to Su Yue.
"Back then, we were poor and had nothing to eat. So we would go out to sea to catch fish and crabs. Sometimes, if we were lucky, we could catch a grouper, and we would cook it into soup with our helmets."
Su Yue chewed on the sweet and fresh shrimp meat, listening to him recount the hardships of the past.
"There was a time when I wanted to write you a letter."
Gu Beichen gazed at the distant sea, lost in memories.
"I wrote and tore up, tore up and wrote again. In the end, I only wrote one sentence: 'It's windy on the island, don't worry.'"
Su Yue felt a pang of sadness.
At that time, the original owner was still living in a mansion in Haishi, indulging in unrealistic dreams, completely unaware that a man far away was thinking of her so much.
"You don't need to write letters anymore."
Su Yue rested her head on his shoulder.
"I'm right here beside you. Just tell me what you want to say."
Gu Beichen turned his head and looked at her hair, which was ruffled by the sea breeze.
He reached out and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
"Su Yue".
"Um."
"I'm sorry you've suffered these past few years."
Gu Beichen's voice was very low, and it was mixed with the sound of the wind, so it was not very clear.
"She has to take care of the children, run the factory, and also protect me from all the mess at home."
Su Yue shook her head.
"I'm not wronged."
She raised her head and looked directly into his eyes.
"Gu Beichen, do you know? I used to think that a woman's greatest happiness in life was to marry a good man and have no worries about food and clothing."
"But now I feel that the greatest happiness is to have someone for whom I am willing to become a better person."
"You protect the country, and I'll protect you."
"Half of your glory belongs to me, and half of my medals belong to you."
Su Yue spoke these words with utmost seriousness.
Gu Beichen was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
That was a smile that Su Yue rarely saw.
Gone was his usual coldness and seriousness; only pure joy and contentment remained.
He pulled Su Yue into his arms with such force that it felt like he wanted to meld her into his very bones.
"good."
"Let's stay here like this for the rest of our lives."
The two sat on the mountaintop until the sun began to set.
The golden afterglow spilled onto the sea, shimmering like scattered gold.
The huge radar antenna cast a long shadow in the setting sun, like a silent guardian.
On the way back, the sea breeze picked up.
The small boat bobbed and rocked violently on the crests of the waves.
Su Yue nestled in Gu Beichen's arms, draped in his training uniform.
His clothes carried a faint scent of tobacco and the saltiness of the sea, a unique aroma that brought him immense peace of mind.
She looked at Gu Beichen's profile as he focused on driving.
This man is no longer the paper doll that only appears in dreams.
He is a man of flesh and blood, with a sense of responsibility and ambition.
He is her husband, the father of her children, and the backbone of this country.
And how fortunate she was to walk alongside him in this turbulent era.
The small boat rushed into the harbor of the abandoned dock.
Gu Beichen turned off the engine and used the momentum to reach the shore.
He jumped onto the pier first, then turned around and reached out his hand to Su Yue.
Su Yue placed her hand in his large palm.
Gu Beichen pulled hard, and Su Yue used the momentum to jump up, crashing directly into his arms.
"Where to next?"
Su Yue looked up and asked.
The sky had darkened, and lights began to twinkle in the distant military compound.
Gu Beichen looked down at his watch.
Are you hungry?
"A little."
The braised beef and shrimp we had at noon have long been digested.
"I'll take you to a nice place."
Gu Beichen smiled mysteriously and pulled Su Yue into the jeep.
Instead of heading towards the compound, the car turned onto a dirt road leading to the town.
Ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of an inconspicuous little restaurant.
The signboard was blackened by smoke, making the lettering illegible.
But a rich aroma of mutton wafted out.
"Old Zhang's Lamb Restaurant".
Gu Beichen pushed open the door with practiced ease.
"Boss, two bowls of mutton rice noodles, with extra meat and offal, and two sesame seed cakes."
The boss was a chubby middle-aged man whose eyes lit up when he saw Gu Beichen.
"Hey! Commander Gu... oh no, Deputy Chief of Staff Gu! What a rare guest!"
He draped the rag over his shoulder and greeted them warmly.
"Is this your sister-in-law? She's so pretty!"
Su Yue smiled and nodded.
Soon, two steaming bowls of mutton rice noodles were served.
Red oil floats on the surface of the soup, garnished with bright green cilantro, and large slices of mutton are piled up like a small mountain.
Su Yue picked up her chopsticks and, without any hesitation, slurped up a large mouthful.
The spiciness and umami flavors exploded in my mouth, dispelling the chill from my body.
"tasty!"
Su Yue gave Gu Beichen a thumbs up.
Gu Beichen put half of the meat from his bowl into Su Yue's bowl.
"This shop has been open for more than ten years. I used to come here for a bowl every time I came back from a mission."
The two ate their noodles head to head, fine beads of sweat appearing on their foreheads.
It lacks the sophistication of upscale restaurants and the romance of candlelight dinners.
But this down-to-earth atmosphere made Su Yue feel incredibly at ease.
After finishing the meal, Gu Beichen paid the bill.
The two walked out of the restaurant hand in hand.
The night sky was clear and bright, dotted with countless stars.
"Gu Beichen".
"Um?"
"Our honeymoon has only just begun, hasn't it?"
Su Yue shook their clasped hands.
Gu Beichen stopped, turned around, and looked at her with his back to the light.
The dim yellow light from the streetlights shone on him, giving him a soft, golden edge.
"Every day can be a honeymoon if you want."
He lowered his head and gently kissed Su Yue's forehead.
"Let's go home."
"Which home to go back to?"
Su Yue teased him on purpose.
Gu Beichen opened the car door and shoved her into the passenger seat.
He walked around the front of the car, got into the driver's seat, and started the engine while saying:
"Let's go back to the house where it's just the two of us."
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