Zhang Shun agreed and left.
The team leader handed the keys to Zhou Yuting; "You've suffered a lot these past few days. Spring planting hasn't started yet, so you won't be earning work points. You don't need to pay rent for the next two months."
The brigade leader also felt sorry for Zhou, the educated youth, and thought he would help her if he could.
"Thank you, Captain."
"If you need any help in the future, just come to me."
Zhou Yuting nodded; "Okay."
He was leaving with the keys when Aunt Li came out and saw him.
"Who is this old man? Look at you dawdling here for so long, dinner is about to be served."
"It's Zhou Zhiqing. She's back and came to get the keys."
Aunt Li still remembered Zhou Yuting when she first came to the countryside; she was the prettiest among the educated youth. She never expected that she would change so much in just a few months. "Old man, how come Zhou Yuting has lost so much weight?"
The captain sighed, "I bet he's suffered a lot these past few months."
"Yes! To be honest, Zhao Meilan is really bad. She was such a decent girl when she was sent to the countryside, but she has been tortured like this. Back when she first came to the countryside, she was the prettiest one."
The captain sighed, but there was nothing he could do about what had happened. "Alright, let's not talk about other people's business anymore, or the food will get cold."
Su Li didn't pay attention to Zhou Yuting's matter. She continued to make clothes in her space every day and study with Chen Shengnan. Her life was quite fulfilling.
On the other side, Gu Huanian was overjoyed ever since he received the sweater from Su Li, and he started washing the bed sheets every night again.
He was on a mission these past two days, and it just so happens that he was in the vicinity of Xinhe County.
On the afternoon the mission ended, he arrived at Lijiatun.
The weather was a bit cold, and when Gu Huanian arrived in the village, he didn't see many people outside.
When he arrived at Su Li's courtyard, he straightened his clothes a little before knocking on the door. But when the door opened, it wasn't Su Li.
"Commander Gu?"
Seeing him, Zhou Yuting felt inexplicably wronged.
Several months later, when she saw Gu Huanian, she still felt an indescribable flutter in her heart.
Gu Huanian didn't recognize the person at first, but the way the woman looked at him was like she was looking at a heartless man. What did that mean?
I'm looking for Su Li.
"Battalion Commander Gu, what do you want with her?"
Gu Huanian frowned. "She's my girlfriend. Why do you think I'd want to see her?"
"What?"
Zhou Yuting was somewhat incredulous, as she was the one who liked him first.
Why is he with Su Li now? Is it because Su Li has become more beautiful?
Yes, Su Li is unbelievably beautiful now. Her skin is fair, and she seems to be glowing; she's even more beautiful than before.
She recalled that when she first went to the countryside, there was no girl more beautiful than her in the educated youth ward.
If she hadn't fallen for Zhao Meilan's tricks, she might be the one with him now.
Why does everyone have to betray her? Now even the person she likes is dating someone else.
Gu Huanian ignored her and turned to leave the educated youth settlement.
Zhou Yuting chased after him; "Battalion Commander Gu!"
Gu Huanian turned around and said calmly, "What is it?"
Do you still remember Zhou Yuting?
Gu Huanian found it inexplicable; why should he remember someone who wasn't even that important?
"Comrade, just say what you want to say. I'm in a hurry to find a partner. As for the person you mentioned, I don't know him."
Zhou Yuting, recalling her own experience, shook her head sadly; "It's alright, go find her!"
Seeing that she was alright, Gu Huanian strode away.
He had just arrived at the educated youth settlement when he saw Su Li come out from inside.
Su Li was pleasantly surprised to see him; "What brings you here?"
"After I finished my mission here, I thought I'd come see you."
Chen Shengnan consciously returned to the educated youth settlement, and Su Li reached out her hand to Gu Huanian.
He looked around and, seeing no one on the road, stepped forward and grabbed his hand, asking, "Have you been eating the things I sent you properly? You look thinner again."
Su Li touched her face. She had clearly gained a lot of weight this winter, but this man just kept lying through his teeth.
"I've eaten. Have you received the sweater I sent?"
Gu Huanian placed her hand on his chest and pulled his coat open slightly.
She revealed the sweater underneath; "You see, I've been wearing it all the time ever since you sent it to me,"
As he spoke, he pulled her into his arms; "Ah Li, I really missed you so much. I've never thought of anyone like this before. I wish I could be by your side every moment."
Su Li felt his presence, her heart pounding; "Hmm."
If it weren't for the fact that it's outside, he would have kissed her already; "It's too cold, let's go back inside and talk."
Su Li nodded; "I ran into Shi Yuan in town the other day."
Upon hearing this, Gu Huanian's heart tightened; "He didn't tell you anything else, did he?"
"He told me to break up with you and date him instead."
Upon hearing this, Gu Huanian became even more nervous; Shi Yuan was truly persistent.
"So what did you say?"
Su Li smiled and said, "Me? I said I'll think about it again when you stop loving me."
Gu Huanian angrily pulled the person into his arms; "Don't even think about it, it's impossible in this lifetime."
Su Li patted him, amused; "I was just kidding. I refused back then."
"That little devil has no heart. He scared me as soon as he arrived. Avoid him from now on, understand?"
Shi Yuan is very stubborn, just like his mother. They both have the personality of sticking to something no matter what.
He wouldn't have retired from the military if it weren't for that; he's even a bit extreme in some ways.
He was genuinely worried that if Su Li continued to associate with him, Shi Yuan might do something crazy again.
Su Li nodded and continued, "I heard you have a childhood sweetheart, and your two families are even planning to discuss marriage?"
Gu Huanian's expression changed upon hearing this; "Who said that? Was it Shi Yuan? You can't believe what he says."
Seeing his nervous expression, Su Li asked suspiciously, "You don't really have it, do you?"
"Ah Li, it's too cold outside. Let's go back inside and talk."
In fact, Su Li still believed in him. If he really had someone to marry, he probably wouldn't have bothered her.
Of course, if he really existed and came looking for her, she would beat him so badly that even his own mother wouldn't recognize him.
As soon as Su Li and Gu Huanian arrived at their doorstep, they saw Zhou Yuting standing outside like a stone statue.
Her gaze was fixed on Gu Huanian.
She was standing in the same position as when Gu Huanian left, but no one paid any attention.
Su Li ignored her, and Gu Huanian remained silent in response.
The two held hands and went back to the room. As soon as they entered, Gu Huanian closed the door, turned around and pressed down on her. Just as he was about to kiss her red lips, Su Li reached out and pushed his mouth away.
"Ah Li, is it not allowed?" The man's voice was hoarse, his eyes constantly glancing at her lips.
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