Sheng Zexi placed the water in his hand in front of him but didn't drink it. His eyes would occasionally fall on the room not far away, as if he was expecting something.
Her face was slightly tense, her lips were pursed into a straight line, and her heart was in her throat.
To be honest, this was one of the few nervous and anxious moments that Sheng Zexi had experienced in more than 20 years. Yesterday's proposal was one, and today's moment was another.
He knew how serious this health problem of his was in this era.
He may actually be hiding it and telling you after marriage.
But Sheng Zexi didn't do that.
He told the truth when they met, even if there was a possibility of being rejected, but he did not want to deceive Gu Jianing and the Gu family.
He knew that even if Gu Jianing agreed, he would still be at a disadvantage to her.
In fact, half a year ago, even though I was moved, I still left without any expression because I had concerns for this reason.
He tried to let it go, but as time went by, his love and longing for Gu Jianing gradually deepened, and he couldn't let it go after all.
So, he came anyway and asked a matchmaker to propose marriage.
After all, I was selfish for once and regarded it as giving myself the first and last chance.
The sound of footsteps interrupted Sheng Zexi's thoughts. He suddenly looked up and met Gu Jianing's face as she walked out of the room. The latter gave him a soft and obedient smile with bright almond eyes. Looking at this smile, Sheng Zexi's uneasy heart somehow calmed down.
The result is good, right?
"Zexi boy, please find some time to propose marriage." Yao Chunhua said after pulling Gu Jianing to sit down.
The Gu family looked at Yao Chunhua and Gu Jianing in surprise, opened their mouths as if they wanted to say something, but in the end they didn't say anything.
Yao Chunhua is the heroine of the family, and Gu Jianing has no objection, so they can't say anything.
Sheng Zexi was ecstatic, the corners of his tense mouth finally lifted, his eyes brightened surprisingly, "Okay, aunt, I will find a time to propose marriage as soon as possible, and submit a marriage report to the organization when I return."
His voice was deep and resounding, "Uncle, aunt, don't worry. I, Sheng Zexi, swear on my life and faith that I will never let Ningning down."
Seeing that both parties had reached a consensus, the matchmaker was delighted. Yao Chunhua asked Gu Jianing to take Sheng Zexi out for a walk so that the future couple could communicate with each other.
The two walked one in front of the other, one meter apart. Although they were getting married, it was not good to walk too close and be seen by others.
Sheng Zexi looked at the graceful figure in front of him. Ever since his mother passed away, his empty heart has been filled with honey and exudes sweetness.
Walking closer, his eyes fell on the little girl's drooping white hands. Sheng Zexi's fingertips trembled as he resisted the urge to hold her hand and never let go.
"Ningning, are we a couple now?" Sheng Zexi asked.
Gu Jianing glanced at him sideways and nodded, "Yes."
Sheng Zexi's eyebrows flew up and he asked, "Then I will report my marriage to the organization when I go back today?"
"Can."
Sheng Zexi secretly clenched his fists, and the joy in his heart spread out like water waves.
Sheng Zexi talked to Gu Jianing about the bride price again and invited Gu Jianing to visit the county supply and marketing cooperative, to which Gu Jianing agreed.
The two of them walking on the road would attract a lot of attention.
Especially since Gu Jianing had just jumped into the river yesterday and was chatting and laughing with a handsome man in military uniform today, everyone was very curious and even whispered to each other while working in the fields.
Zhao Weihong, who was peeling corn and whose hands were sore from peeling, heard the discussions and saw the charming Gu Jianing in a camel-colored coat. A hint of jealousy flashed across her eyes and she clenched the corn in her hand tightly.
Looking at the tall officer next to Gu Jianing, he felt a little confused.
"I heard that Gu Jianing agreed to the matchmaker's marriage proposal yesterday. Could the officer be the one that Gu Jianing wants to meet?" Li Juan, who was also peeling corn nearby, took a quick glance at Wen Wenrou and guessed.
"But doesn't Gu Jianing like Wen Zhiqing? It seems that the officer definitely doesn't know that Gu Jianing jumped into the river for Wen Zhiqing. Could he have been deceived by Gu Jianing?" Li Juan frowned slightly, as if she was worried about the innocent officer.
"It must be her, Gu Jianing, this shameless vixen, wait and see how I expose her." Zhao Weihong angrily dropped the corn in her hand and rushed over aggressively.
Li Juan looked at Zhao Weihong's back, her eyes darkened, she tucked her hair behind her ears, lowered her head to peel corn, and paid attention to the movements not far away with her peripheral vision.
Zhao Weihong likes Wen Zhiqing. She has always disliked Gu Jianing who pesters Wen Zhiqing. Now that she has found an opportunity, she will definitely make the most of it.
As for Li Juan...
She also likes Wen Zhuqing, and is annoyed by Gu Jianing's pestering of Wen Zhuqing.
She didn't know why Gu Jianing met that officer.
But even if Gu Jianing gave up Wen Zhuqing, she didn't want to see Gu Jianing marry such a good officer.
Her eyes fell on Gu Jianing's bright and beautiful face, which looked like a peach blossom. Li Juan lowered her eyes to hide the jealousy in her eyes.
How come there is no city girl with such a beautiful face? None of the female comrades in their educated youth camp can compare to hers, but it happens to be on a country girl.
Li Juan also likes Wen Zhuqing's elegant face.
She also knew that Gu Jianing was beautiful and many men liked her. She had also accidentally seen Wen Zhuqing fooling Gu Jianing several times.
She knew that Wen Zhuqing was not the gentle and modest gentleman he appeared to be. That was just a disguise.
Li Juan was particularly excited when she discovered this.
She believed that Wen Zhuqing, who was of the same kind as her, would only be with her in the end.
Zhao Weihong rushed to Gu Jianing with great momentum. Gu Jianing was startled and lost his balance. In order to avoid her, he leaned backwards.
Sheng Zexi was quick to support her back with his hands, "Are you okay?"
He looked up at the woman who suddenly appeared, and his eyes darkened.
Gu Jianing stood firm and looked up to see Zhao Weihong with an angry face. After looking at her for a while, he remembered that there was a female educated youth at the educated youth point who liked Wen Zhuqing. Unfortunately, she had underdeveloped limbs and a simple mind, so she was not only used by Wen Zhuqing, but also by another female educated youth at the educated youth point.
"Zhao Weihong, why are you crazy?" Gu Jianing started to retort.
Zhao Weihong glanced at the tall officer with a defiant look in his eyes, who seemed to be unfriendly to her, and flinched a little, but still mustered up the courage, "Comrade officer, are you here to meet Gu Jianing?"
"You probably don't know yet, but yesterday Gu Jianing fell in love with Wen Zhiqing from our Zhiqing Point and even jumped into the river for him."
"Seeing her again today, she is a fickle woman."
After that, he glared at Gu Jianing angrily, pointed at her and said, "Gu Jianing, you already have Wen Zhiqing, and you're still seeing other men. What are you thinking? Are you trying to have an affair with her? Wen Zhiqing was beaten by your third brother for you, and you don't even say sorry?"
Gu Jianing frowned and slapped away Zhao Weihong's finger that was pointing at her. Her pretty face sank. "I hate it most when people point at me like this."
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