Seeing that the enamel basin for washing his face was still dry, Zhou Jingyun immediately went over, picked up the thermos, and poured water while saying to Ruan Miaomiao:
"Miaomiao, hurry up and eat. I'll pour you some water to wash your face. After you finish eating, you can wash your face and then go out!"
As he spoke, Zhou Jingyun had already placed Ruan Miaomiao's towel into the enamel basin.
The enamel basin was filled with boiling water that Zhou Jingyun had brought back last night; it was so hot that it heated up the towels.
When Ruan Miaomiao was almost finished eating, Zhou Jingyun started wringing out the towel.
When I received the warm towel from Ruan Miaomiao, it felt like my pores were opening up as I wiped my face with it.
After washing his face, Zhou Jingyun reminded Ruan Miaomiao to check her things several times, then draped his own military overcoat over her and wrapped a scarf around her, making sure she was completely covered up before riding his bicycle to take her to the examination hall.
He originally wanted the factory driver to take him, since sitting in the car wouldn't expose him to the wind.
However, due to the heavy snow these past few days, the roads are all frozen, and under the thick snow is a slippery ice surface. Even cars with chains on them will slip.
For safety reasons, we had no choice but to give up.
Even when he was taking Ruan Miaomiao to her exam by bicycle, Zhou Jingyun was very careful on the way. Whenever he sensed that the road conditions were bad, he would make Ruan Miaomiao get off the bicycle and walk a few steps, then push the bicycle over and pick her up again.
Fortunately, the pharmaceutical factory was not far from the examination venue, and it only took about twenty minutes to get there.
When Ruan Miaomiao arrived, many candidates were already waiting at the entrance of the examination hall. All the educated youth from Jianshan Brigade came out and greeted Ruan Miaomiao warmly.
Just then, the school gates opened, and all the candidates went inside.
As Ruan Miaomiao walked into the school, she turned around and happened to see Zhou Jingyun staring intently at her.
When I turned around, the other person reached out and waved to me, lip-syncing as if to cheer me on.
He looked so nervous, as if he were the one taking the college entrance exam.
Ruan Miaomiao smiled and turned back, continuing to walk upstairs.
When we came out after the last exam, it was pitch black, as if a blizzard was about to hit.
The north wind howled, making Ruan Miaomiao shiver and shrink her neck as she walked outside.
As soon as I stepped out of the school gate, I saw Zhao Cuihong leading Zhou Taohua and Zhou Dujuan standing there, with Zhou Jingyun next to her seemingly carrying something in his arms.
Upon seeing them, the group immediately approached.
Zhou Jingyun took out a saline solution bottle filled with hot water from his pocket and handed it to Ruan Miaomiao, his tone full of concern: "Miaomiao, quickly cover yourself up, don't get cold!"
The moment Ruan Miaomiao received the thermos, she felt a warmth spreading from her palm.
When Zhao Cuihong saw Ruan Miaomiao, she immediately smiled and said, "Miaomiao, you must have worked hard on your exams. Come on, let me treat you to a meal at a restaurant!"
Zhou Dujuan and Zhou Taohua, their faces flushed from the cold, each carrying a thermos, followed Ruan Miaomiao, each holding one arm of hers, as they walked toward the state-run restaurant.
Afraid that Ruan Miaomiao would refuse, he hurriedly said, "Oh, Sister Miaomiao, I've never eaten at a state-run restaurant before! Thanks to you, I can finally go out to eat today!"
"The braised pork that Sister Miao Miao brought back from the state-run restaurant was so delicious! I definitely want to try eating it in a restaurant later!"
Seeing the longing looks on the two little girls' faces, Ruan Miaomiao swallowed back the words she wanted to refuse, and secretly made up her mind that she would pay the bill herself when they got to the state-run restaurant.
After all, for Zhao Cuihong and her friends, eating out was simply too extravagant.
She didn't want the other person to feel sorry for her!
To everyone's surprise, when they arrived at the state-run restaurant, Zhao Cuihong insisted on paying the bill.
You could feel the heartache Zhao Cuihong felt when she paid the bill, but she still had Zhou Dujuan and Zhou Taohua hold Ruan Miaomiao back while she took out the money and tickets, still warm from her body, from her pocket and paid the bill herself.
After finishing their meal, it grew even darker, and heavy snow began to fall. The group walked towards Zhou Jingyun's house.
In the evening, Zhou Jingyun went to stay at a colleague's house as usual. Zhao Cuihong and Ruan Miaomiao shared a bed, while the Zhou Dujuan sisters slept on the floor at home.
At first, Zhao Cuihong absolutely refused to share a bed with Ruan Miaomiao, as if she was afraid that Ruan Miaomiao would not be used to it.
It took Ruan Miaomiao a lot of persuasion before Zhao Cuihong finally lay down on the bed.
However, she tried to stay close to the wall as much as possible, and remained completely still while sleeping, far away from Ruan Miaomiao.
Sensing the other party's caution, Ruan Miaomiao secretly thought to herself: This is truly a mother-in-law with a strong sense of boundaries.
To be honest, the Zhou family was considered a good in-law family in this era.
During this time, she had been observing the Zhou family and found that the Zhou sisters were not the meddlesome sisters-in-law. They only cared for and looked after her.
Zhao Cuihong, as a mother-in-law, is a rare example of someone who is capable and has a sense of boundaries!
She would cook delicious food and bring it to Ruan Miaomiao, but she wouldn't let Ruan Miaomiao eat with them every day, thus giving Ruan Miaomiao her freedom.
Zhou Jianjun, the prospective father-in-law, was somewhat honest and timid, and didn't seem like the type to bully his daughter-in-law.
All things considered, the Zhou family is a good choice for a husband's family.
Most importantly, Ruan Miaomiao was quite satisfied with Zhou Jingyun...
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"Miaomiao, are you really going to take me back to Haicheng?"
Upon hearing that Ruan Miaomiao was going to take him back to Haicheng, Zhou Jingyun was incredibly excited.
Seeing Zhou Jingyun's excited expression, Ruan Miaomiao stood up and teased, "What's wrong? Factory Director Zhou doesn't want to come to my house?"
"No, that's not it!"
Upon hearing Ruan Miaomiao's words, Zhou Jingyun hurriedly retorted, "Miaomiao, that's not what I meant. I just didn't expect you to be willing to take me back..."
Even though he was already very successful and a prominent figure in Qian Province, Zhou Jingyun still couldn't help feeling inferior when facing Ruan Miaomiao, fearing that he might have done something wrong and embarrassed her!
Looking at the man who exuded confidence in front of others, Ruan Miaomiao wondered: Could love really make people feel inferior?
Zhou Jingyun could speak fluently and confidently even when facing the provincial party secretary.
When facing foreign guests, Zhou Jingyun was able to remain completely respectful and servile.
However, when facing her, Zhou Jingyun actually showed an expression of inferiority.
Instantly, Ruan Miaomiao joked, "Even an ugly daughter-in-law has to meet her in-laws sooner or later!"
"Are you hesitating like this because you don't want to take the step of marrying me?"
As soon as Ruan Miaomiao finished speaking, Zhou Jingyun reacted as if his tail had been stepped on, and immediately shouted:
"No!
Miaomiao, I want to marry you.
I, Zhou Jingyun, was born destined to marry you.
"In this life, I will never marry anyone but you!"
Seeing the man's determined look, Ruan Miaomiao was amused: "Okay, then I'll give you a chance and see how you perform!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jingyun was overjoyed and completely dizzy...
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