Chapter 65 (This appears to be a title or heading, possibly related to a man or woman.)
Chapter Sixty-Five Dog Man
After that day, Lin Su returned to school.
She went to class, ate meals, and participated in activities as usual. The only difference was that she wore the ring on the ring finger of her left hand.
When her classmates saw it, they were initially just curious: "Your ring is so pretty! How much did you pay for it?"
"A diamond ring must be very expensive."
Lin Su responded with a smile: "It's a fake diamond, it's actually glass."
Gradually, some people started saying, "I've heard that in Western countries, wearing a ring on the left ring finger signifies engagement or marriage. Lin Su, when you wear this, it gives me the impression that you're already married."
Lin Su said, "Just consider me married."
Some people say, "It's just a decorative ring, like a bracelet or necklace, don't make such a fuss."
Amidst the lively atmosphere, the list of those selected for government-funded overseas study was finalized, and Lin Su was prominently featured.
However, she was not as happy as she had imagined. Even when she wrote to Zhou Yunqi to tell him the news, she was very calm.
With the arrival of the sweltering summer, Lin Su felt bored one day and went to the Friendship Store alone. To her surprise, she found that sanitary napkins were now available for purchase. However, they were not yet produced domestically; the country had imported them from abroad using its precious foreign exchange reserves.
The sales clerk also said, "With more and more foreign tourists complaining about the lack of hygiene products, this was reported to higher authorities, and some imports were approved."
Although it was expensive, Lin Su gritted her teeth and bought it, using it during the days when her flow was heavy.
Life seemed to be getting better day by day, and Lin Su, in this increasingly pleasant mood, welcomed the final exams.
On Saturday, after finishing her last exam, Lin Su walked from the classroom to her dormitory with her canvas bag slung over her shoulder. She saw a familiar figure. Although he was still wearing a simple white shirt and dark trousers, the man stood out in the crowd.
Startled, she gasped and rushed over. Before she even reached him, she blurted out, "Why are you here? When did you get back?"
The man who returned to Beijing last night saw her running towards him from afar, wearing a light-colored dress. Her face was beautiful, and her smile was radiant. He smiled back.
But the next moment, a glimmer of light at her fingertips caught his attention.
Zhou Yunqi's heart sank, and he was lost in thought during their subsequent small talk.
Lin Su smiled and said, "Then I'll go up first, wait for me."
Watching her leave, Zhou Yunqi once again focused his gaze on the fingers of her left hand.
It looked like she had been wearing it for a long time and had gotten used to its presence.
In the dorm, her roommate said, "Lin Su, your boyfriend is so handsome!"
Lin Su smiled.
Are you going home now?
"I'll go home first, but I'll be back in the next couple of days. I still have some things to take care of regarding my studies abroad."
She quickly packed her things, still carrying her canvas bag, and went downstairs. After searching for a while, she found Zhou Yunqi leaning against the door of a car.
He was a little dazed just now, and he's still stunned. Is it because he's never seen her before in a dress? Or is it because he hasn't seen her in so long that he can't control himself?
It must be the latter!
Lin Su smiled and asked, "Is this Mr. Li's car?"
He said, "It's a company car. I've been helping him manage the company lately, so it's temporarily under my use."
"Oh, that's quite convenient." She got into the car and fastened her seatbelt.
The diamond's brilliance was still reflected in the car's rearview mirror. The man gritted his teeth and drove the car out of the school.
Lin Su thought they should find a place to eat first, but he drove straight back to the residential area and parked downstairs.
The man seemed preoccupied the whole way; his jaw was noticeably tense, and his conversation was somewhat perfunctory. Lin Su got out of the car and asked, "Did you cook dinner at home?"
He simply pursed his lips slightly: "Let's go upstairs first."
Lin Su thought he had prepared some kind of surprise for her in the house, and her heart was still pounding when she opened the door. However, as soon as she entered the house, Lin Su walked ahead and looked towards the nearest dining table, only to find that the man's hot chest was immediately pressed against her back.
Lin Su: "..."
Two large hands encircled her waist, pulling her tightly into their arms.
Caught off guard, Lin Su struggled for a moment, but the more she struggled, the stronger he became. His tall body held her firmly in place, giving her no chance to break free.
His face was close to her ear, his hot breath penetrating her ear. Lin Su finally understood. There was no surprise. He had held back all the way and brought her back only because he was eager to be intimate with her first.
"So rushed?" Lin Su suppressed a laugh.
She could clearly feel his intense heat at that moment, but she understood; he must be going crazy.
Zhou Yunqi rested his chin on her shoulder and neck, his breath brushing against her neck. The next moment, his burning lips landed on her neck and cheek, but he never turned her body to face him.
He just kept rubbing against her neck like a puppy or a kitten, his hair making her feel numb and itchy.
Finally, the man said in a hoarse voice, "Shh."
Lin Su couldn't help but turn to look at her, smiling as she asked, "What's wrong?"
His long, slender fingers rested on her chin, but he didn't rush to kiss her. His deep eyes seemed to hold some unspoken sorrow. Suddenly, he closed his eyelids and took her left hand in his large hand, his thumb gently caressing the ring.
Lin Su suddenly realized.
He seemed not to be looking at her hand the whole way, and she thought he might not have noticed.
Now she understood; he had noticed.
I brought her back so we could talk about this first.
Lin Su smiled and looked at his handsome face: "Hmm, what's wrong?"
His expression was clearly joyful, yet it seemed to be mixed with a hint of surprise and emotion. He asked in a low voice, "How long have you been wearing it?"
Lin Su thought for a moment: "It's been two months."
He chuckled softly, "It's been so long."
He then took her hand, placed it to his lips, and gently kissed it near the ring.
He looked at her with deep affection, his voice low and gentle: "Will you marry me?"
Lin Su swallowed and gave a soft "okay".
After saying that, she snuggled into his burning embrace, her face pressed against his chest, her heart pounding so hard it made her cheeks tingle.
The next instant, he grabbed Lin Su's chin, forcing her to lift her head, and then, fierce kisses rained down upon her.
Lin Su's tongue went numb from being sucked, and she felt as if Zhou Yunqi was stealing her breath. Taking advantage of the situation, his hand pulled down the zipper on the back of her dress...
July is the hottest time of the year. The fan whirred and the curtains fluttered in the wind. Before long, a thin layer of sweat appeared on the skin of both of them.
The man's body was even hotter than hers. He found the bedroom more stuffy than the living room, so he carried her around the living room. Lin Su's arms were tightly wrapped around his neck, and he kept sucking on her lips. Meanwhile, his hands were not idle either, grabbing and tugging everywhere.
Susu was so stimulated that she kept wriggling, the tingling sensation seemingly spreading from her skin to her bones.
The next second she was pinned against the wall, the coldness of the wall sending another jolt of stimulation through her back.
"Zhou Yunqi..." As his lips left hers, Lin Su breathlessly called his name softly.
The man let out a soft "Mmm."
The force was even greater, and Susu felt as if he was about to nail her to the wall.
She clung to him, her arms tightly wrapped around his neck, yet unwilling to let his lips leave hers, she took the initiative to bite his lips.
However, before he could fully experience the sensation on the other side of the wall, the man lifted the delicate girl onto the table.
The table was unstable; it slid away with the slightest force, making a loud scraping sound as it rubbed against the floor. Lin Su twisted her waist, seemingly dissatisfied with being there.
But he didn't care. Even if the downstairs neighbors felt the noise from the ceiling, he didn't care at all and just focused on his own actions.
He didn't expect her to wear a ring so soon, especially since she was going to study abroad... Was she trying to put his mind at ease before she went abroad?
But he doesn't need such reassurance.
After nearly five months of separation, the longing is overwhelming.
The men's foreheads touched, their clear eyes tinged with desire, their gazes deep and unfathomable. They stared at each other intently, neither speaking, only their heavy breathing lingering between them.
Once his breathing stabilized, Zhou Yunqi carried him into the bathroom.
She wanted to cool off and take a cold shower, but he wouldn't let her. He insisted on pouring hot water and then carefully washed her clean.
He dried her off with a bath towel and then carried her out.
Sitting on the sofa, the two of them, still radiating warmth, clung tightly together.
He nuzzled her head: "Are you hungry?"
Lin Su's breath was slightly ragged: "I'm not hungry."
The man laughed: "Yeah, I just fed him a lot."
Lin Su looked at him and snorted.
He sighed.
"Why do you seem unhappy?" she asked.
He played with her left hand fingers: "Why wouldn't I be happy? I just want to know why you're suddenly wearing a ring."
Lin Su sat up straighter and said seriously, "There's no reason why. I just don't want to waste any more time."
Zhou Yunqi: "..."
Seeing his silence, Lin Su said, "I said I wanted to apply for a passport, so I've kept the household registration booklet with me."
After saying that, she stared straight at him with her clear eyes and said nothing more.
Zhou Yunqi pursed his lips and nodded: "Then let's go get our marriage certificate this afternoon."
Lin Su said, "You haven't gotten your marriage certificate yet. Get this done first, and then pick it up next Monday. We need to take photos."
Zhou Yunqi smiled and said, "That's fine too."
At this time, Lin Su was not yet 20 years old, but coincidentally, the rule that the woman had to be 20 years old to get a marriage certificate had not yet been introduced. Thinking about it, the timing was just right.
Soon after, Zhou Yunqi was chopping vegetables at the stove when Lin Su, wearing a vest and shorts, hugged him tightly from behind.
He said, "When you start cooking, the oil will splatter onto your hands."
Lin Su then withdrew her hand, but took out a plain ring from her pocket and held it out in front of him.
The man looked down at the ring and paused for a moment.
“I bought this, so I can’t be the only one wearing it,” Lin Su said from behind him.
He stopped what he was doing and washed his hands.
He turned around and said to her, "Then put it on me."
Lin Su obediently helped him put on the ring, then slipped out of the kitchen.
She sat in front of the fan, watching the man busy in the kitchen. In the sweltering summer heat, the kitchen was like a sauna. He was shirtless, wearing only a pair of pants, revealing his muscular physique, and sweat was pouring down his back...
He should have been a noble young master, but now he looks like the male protagonist in a rental apartment novel.
Lin Su chuckled.
But she also liked him just the way he looked.
They got their marriage certificate very smoothly, but Lin Su had a lot of trouble taking their marriage certificate photos. She prepared three sets of clothes: a white shirt, a military green outfit, and a sailor shirt, all of which were unique to that era. She said she would decide which one looked best after the photos were taken.
He obediently cooperated, and finally said he preferred the military green outfit.
When I first met her, she was wearing a military green dress, with two neat braids, standing by the roadside eating steamed buns. Her fair and clean face was like a tender green onion.
After getting their marriage certificate, Lin Su spent a sweet yet decadent month with him.
One time, for some reason, while rolling around, Susu accidentally fell off the bed. The man tried to grab her arm, but it was too late. Susu was half-lying on the floor, holding onto the edge of the bed with one hand. He sat on the bed, looking down at her, and said thoughtfully, "From this angle, the baby is so beautiful."
Enraged, she cursed him, "You dog of a man!"
Later I realized that the more I scolded him, the more despicable he became...
Time flies. In late August, Lin Su and several classmates set off for the United States to study. The sun was shining brightly when they set off, but when she set foot on the land of Beijing again, it was already December 1982, a time of freezing cold.
The man who came to pick her up was wearing a black overcoat, still as dashing as ever, but with an added touch of maturity. At this time, the loan for the sugar factory was finally paid off, and Zhou Yunqi officially returned to the city.
While Lin Su was in the restroom, her classmate chatted with Zhou Yunqi for a while.
"You wouldn't believe it, our plane encountered a really strong turbulence. The cabin was shaking so badly that things fell off. I even heard some foreigners praying 'Amen'."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunqi frowned: "Fortunately, we arrived safely."
"Yes, I sat with Lin Su. She's so strong, not afraid at all. She hugged me and comforted me, saying that everything would be alright."
"I said what if something happened, and she said she wasn't afraid and that you would look for her." The classmate shook his head and sighed, "Luckily, nothing happened. What if she had fallen into the sea? How would we have found her?"
Zhou Yunqi smiled calmly, looked up at the person running towards her, and said in a low, hoarse voice, "I will indeed go to find her."
Lin Su walked up to him, smiled, her dimples still sweet: "I'm all better, let's go."
The man remained motionless, then his eyes darkened, and he held her tightly in his arms.
Amidst the bustling crowd, he said, "Suzuz, let's never be apart again."
Lin Su nestled in his arms and solemnly replied, "Mmm!"
Outside the airport, the sun shone brightly after the snow had cleared.
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Author's Note: The main text is finished, but the following chapters will still be written according to the timeline, and there won't be too many side stories.
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