Chapter 276 She bets that Lu Jianchuan will not let her lose
"I know."
Lin Siqiao secretly cursed him for being a stingy person and sat down. She was not the type of person who loved drinking. The last incident was purely an accident.
Seeing that she responded in a good mood, Lu Jianchuan was happy and quickly served a bowl of pickled pork with preserved vegetables and placed it in front of her.
This is the last batch of winter bamboo shoots this year. If you want to eat this again, you have to wait until spring bamboo shoots are on the market in April.
Knowing that Lin Siqiao liked to eat this, Lu Jianchuan bought some more on purpose.
"Drink a bowl of soup first to warm your stomach, and be careful not to burn your tongue."
"Well, you eat too."
Lin Siqiao picked up half of the meat in the bowl and gave it to Lu Jianchuan. It was too much and she couldn't finish it.
And she loves the soup more than the ingredients in it.
The pickled pork with preserved vegetables is simmered over low heat, and the soup is white in color and salty and fresh in taste. It is so satisfying to drink a bowl of this in the middle of winter.
The two of them ate and chatted, and most of the time Lin Siqiao was talking about the interesting things that happened on the mountain.
Lu Jianchuan was responsible for listening quietly beside her and picking up some food for her.
"You don't know how strict our chief instructor is!"
"He scolded several girls to tears in these three days."
"Is he... strict?"
Lu Jianchuan felt inexplicably guilty, so he asked Senior Brother Shao to help guide her.
But Lu Jianchuan had no idea how the instructions were given. Could it be that Senior Brother Shao didn't grasp the right balance?
Without waiting for him to ask, Lin Siqiao told him everything about the extra exercises he had done in the past few days.
To sum it up in one word, life is worse than death.
If it weren’t for Senior Sister Hua practicing with her, Lin Siqiao felt that she might not be able to persevere.
Of course, the effect of additional practice is still very good.
Lin Siqiao clenched his fists and let Lu Jianchuan look at the muscles on his arms.
“…”
Although it doesn't look comparable to Lu Jianchuan's, the punch is obviously more powerful.
"The chief instructor is a bit strict, but I really learned a lot from this special training."
Seeing that she was so excited that she didn't even want to eat, Lu Jianchuan quickly dropped the topic.
"Eat first, and we'll talk later."
After dinner, he also had something to say to her.
They ate and talked throughout the meal, which was not finished until after eight o'clock. Lu Jianchuan asked her to sit down and rest, while he went to the kitchen with the dishes.
Listening to the sound of water splashing in the kitchen, Lin Siqiao couldn't help but smile.
Once this man becomes diligent, women have no chance at all.
Soon, Lu Jianchuan sat over.
While loosening the towel on Lin Siqiao's head, he took out a few red envelopes from his pocket.
"Xiao Qiao, take this and keep it."
Lin Siqiao glanced at it and didn't answer it immediately. "Didn't you give it to me in Tongcheng?"
She has a good memory.
Lu Jianchuan gave her a red envelope on the day he arrived. There was 66 yuan in it, which was more than half a month's salary for him.
"The two thicker ones are from my grandparents, and the remaining two are from my parents."
Lu Jianchuan stuffed the red envelope into her palm and handed over the one he received as well.
"In Shanghai, as long as the younger generation does not get married, the elders will give them a red envelope during the Chinese New Year."
"They originally wanted to give it to you in person, but plans couldn't keep up with changes, so they had to ask me to bring it to you."
"This is a token of our appreciation, just keep it."
It's understandable for elders to give red envelopes as a token of appreciation during the Chinese New Year, but... Lin Siqiao pinched the thickness of the red envelope.
“Would that be too much?”
After opening the envelopes and taking a look, I saw that Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu each packed 500 yuan, and Father and Mother Lu packed 300 yuan. This was at least one year's salary for them.
Lin Siqiao suddenly felt that the red envelope was a bit hot.
The Lu family did not elaborate on the specific amount of money involved, and Lu Jianchuan only found out today.
After thinking for a while, he said, "Grandpa, grandma, parents and others should also be sure that you can pass this test."
"So I packed a few more, as a way to celebrate for you in advance."
"Besides, you have to spend money on everything when you go abroad, so it's good to bring more money with you, so we can feel more at ease."
Lin Siqiao wanted to bring more, but when filling out the passport application form that day, his senior brother had already told him that foreign exchange control would be very strict at this time.
It is impossible for ordinary people to exchange large amounts of foreign currency for travel.
According to current policy, an ordinary passport can only be exchanged for 200 to 300 foreign currencies at a bank. A diplomatic passport requires a little more, but the total amount is no more than 1,000.
When Lin Siqiao was worrying about the red envelope, Lu Jianchuan opened the luggage bag again.
A few days before he left, Mr. Yao and his wife also came to the Lu family.
They were regretful that they didn't get to meet their future granddaughter-in-law this time, and they also asked Lu Jianchuan to bring a token of their thoughts to her.
"This is a homemade pill made by grandpa. He has a lot of experience in making medicine."
"Keep these and take them with you when you go abroad."
"I……"
Lin Siqiao wanted to say no, but Lu Jianchuan was particularly persistent on this matter.
Rubbing her head, Lu Jianchuan sighed.
"Xiao Qiao, do you remember what you said to me the last time I went on a mission?"
Lin Siqiao nodded. She remembered that she had said at the time that no matter what Lu Jianchuan did, she would support him, but he must come back alive.
This is her minimum expectation.
Now that their identities have been swapped, the one who is anxiously waiting for news at home has become Lu Jianchuan. With Lu Jianchuan's temperament, how can he not be worried?
After realizing this, Lin Siqiao swallowed all his words of rejection.
"Okay, I'll take them all."
"I promise you, I will take good care of myself when I go out."
"Never try to be brave, and never put yourself in a dangerous situation."
"I will come back safely."
Hearing this, Lu Jianchuan's brows finally relaxed a little, and he took out a piece of clothing similar to a military down jacket from his bag.
It’s a short, light green style with a very trendy feel that is rarely seen on the market.
Lin Siqiao originally thought it was a new model imported by the Friendship Store in Shanghai, but when he saw the trademark on it, he was very surprised.
"Duck?"
It’s actually YaYa brand. Are there YaYa brand down jackets in this era? She is so ignorant!
"Yeah, it's Duck."
Lu Jianchuan also felt that the name of this clothing was a bit strange.
Lin Siqiao just didn’t know. If she knew, she would definitely say that there was nothing strange about it.
There are also people who call it goose, but it’s not from China.
"This is what Yun Shu asked me to bring you."
"Yun Shu?"
Lin Siqiao smiled. It turned out that women had better taste in choosing gifts.
Although spring had already begun a few days ago, Lin Siqiao estimated that the temperature would not rise for a while.
The cotton clothes of this era are stuffed with real cotton.
By then, it would be hot if you wear it, and cold if you don't.
This short down jacket is better. It is light, warm and has a nice design. This gift is really what she likes.
Speaking of Yunshu, Lin Siqiao suddenly remembered that when she called the Lu family's old house to announce the good news in the afternoon, Yunshu didn't seem to be at home.
"She left with the crew after the Chinese New Year and went to Guangzhou. She said the film had to be finished before May Day and they had to hurry up."
"No wonder."
Lin Siqiao nodded and asked about Yun Shu and Shen Yucheng.
A few years ago, she heard Yun Shu mention it, saying that the two families had already reached an agreement.
During the Spring Festival, the Shen family will come to propose marriage, and then both parties will sit down to have a meal and go through the engagement process.
Later the matter was left unresolved.
Lin Siqiao guessed that the problem still lay with Lu Jianchuan's mission.
After all, his life or death was uncertain outside, so the Lu family had no time to arrange an engagement.
"Did Aunt Lu tell them when to order it?"
Lu Jianchuan didn't ask, nor did he hear his mother say, "It should be after May Day."
After listening to this, Lin Siqiao became thoughtful. If it was after May Day, she would almost have returned to China, so it would be good if she could catch up.
She was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn't notice that Lu Jianchuan took something out of his pocket.
All those things just now were prepared by my family.
He also had his own gift for her.
When it comes to choosing gifts, Lu Jianchuan has no idea at all.
If you count carefully, he has never given Xiao Qiao any decent gift since they met.
The first time he gave her a gift was a book.
Because of this incident, Lu Jianchuan was disliked by his family for a long time, and of course the book was returned in the end.
The second time he gave her a sheep wool hat, but Lu Jianchuan didn't know whether he liked it or not.
All he knew was that Little Joe had never worn this hat once.
Later, Lu Jianchuan realized that he really had no talent in giving gifts.
Therefore, from then on, all he sent out were 'bricks'.
However, Lu Jianchuan discovered that Xiao Qiao didn’t seem to be interested in money, and she wouldn’t spend it even if he gave it to her.
A few days before returning to Beijing, Lu Jianchuan went out for a trip.
He went around many department stores, big and small, in Shanghai until he saw this in a dusty counter.
Lin Siqiao was leaning on the sofa at this time, when he heard footsteps behind him.
She didn't think much about it and leaned over out of habit.
In winter, Lu Jianchuan is a walking furnace.
Even if you just lean on him, you can feel the warmth.
Suddenly, he felt a chill on his neck. Lin Siqiao lowered his eyes and took a look. It was a small and exquisite silver ring.
The pattern of a love knot is strung on a thin water wave chain.
"For me?"
"Yes, it's for you." Lu Jianchuan responded.
Lin Siqiao was stunned for a moment, then looked over while holding the ring.
"Lu Jianchuan, do you know the meaning of giving a ring?"
"Know."
Lu Jianchuan nodded. As an adult man, he naturally knew what giving a ring to someone meant.
He also knew Xiao Qiao's concerns.
As soon as he saw the ring for the first time, he felt that it was very suitable for Xiao Qiao.
She will look good in it.
Not really.
Her fingers are long and white, and they look good in anything she wears.
Lu Jianchuan spoke his true feelings frankly. He had already made preparations to marry her.
Whether it is today or tomorrow, or this year or next year, it makes little difference to him.
As long as that person is her, he is willing to wait as long as it takes.
Maybe he was emotional at night, or maybe Lin Siqiao had already decided on Lu Jianchuan from the bottom of her heart, so after hearing what he said.
Lin Siqiao was silent for a long time.
Maybe it's time to act impulsively.
"What's wrong? Why aren't you talking? Don't you like this style?"
"If you don't like it..."
"No, I like it very much."
Lin Siqiao looked at him steadily, his tone extremely serious.
"Lu Jianchuan, when I come back this time, go and write the report."
It is said that marriage is a gamble.
Then she would just take a gamble, betting that Lu Jianchuan would never let her lose in his life.
…
The next day was the registration day for Peking University, and Lin Siqiao got up very early.
Looking at the kiss marks on his neck, Lin Siqiao sighed helplessly and took out a turtleneck sweater that he hadn't worn for a long time from the closet.
It's her fault. She didn't give in earlier or later, but chose such a time.
It was also Lu Jianchuan's fault. He knew that if he used a little force on her skin, it would leave marks, but he still lost control...
When I came out, Lu Jianchuan had already brought the prepared breakfast to the table.
Judging from his appearance, you can tell that he didn't get much sleep that night.
What Lin Siqiao didn't know was that after Lu Jianchuan went back yesterday, not only did he not sleep the whole night, but he also disturbed Uncle Lu's family, who also didn't sleep well.
Because he practiced military boxing in the room all night.
After hearing this, Lin Siqiao laughed unhappily, "Do Aunt Fu and the others know about this?"
"No, I haven't told them yet."
"?"
Lin Siqiao was a little surprised, "You haven't told them about this yet?"
Looking again, I was even more surprised to see that Lu Jianchuan was obviously very nervous.
"Why, you don't want to file a report?"
"no!"
Lu Jianchuan still couldn't believe it, after all, they both drank a little yesterday.
He was afraid that she was acting on impulse, and that what she heard yesterday was just an illusion.
I just spent the whole night thinking about this.
So much so that Lu Jianchuan came over before dawn in the morning.
"Xiao Qiao, are you sure you're OK?"
"Yeah, I'm sure."
Lin Siqiao didn’t understand why he asked this. Didn’t he make it very clear last night?
Lu Jianchuan reminded him again, "Once this report is filed, even if we don't get a marriage certificate, it will be considered a de facto marriage. Do you know this?"
"..." Lin Siqiao only knew that the review for military marriages was very strict, but she really didn't know this.
But when you think about it, there doesn't seem to be much difference.
Knowing what Lu Jianchuan was worried about, Lin Siqiao simply put down his chopsticks.
"I drank a little yesterday, or maybe I was a little impulsive."
"But I am serious about getting married."
"Lu Jianchuan, I've chosen you as my person, and I'm willing to marry you because I like you."
"Are you relieved now?"
Lin Siqiao's words completely dispelled Lu Jianchuan's uneasiness, and he smiled like a silly dog.
Lin Siqiao rolled her eyes at him in annoyance and said, "Let go, eat quickly, and go back to sleep after you finish eating."
Lu Jianchuan didn't say anything, feeling that he might not be able to make up for it. He wasn't sleepy, really not at all.
After sending her to school, he planned to call home first.
It's almost the middle of February now, and there are many things to prepare for the wedding, so I have to inform my family in advance.
The wedding date can be rushed, but the etiquette cannot be neglected, and the marriage report must be prepared as early as possible.
After thinking about it, he realized that he hadn't called his old leader for a long time, so he took this opportunity to do so.
With the help of the old leader, marriage reports can be approved faster in the future.
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