Chapter 70: Contentment

The dumplings filled with motherwort and eggs were very fragrant. Xiao Qingru liked them very much and couldn't help but praise Xu Muzhou a few times.

Father Xiao was not happy, "I made half of it, why don't you praise me?"

Xiao Qingru said quickly: "No wonder all the buns I eat have thin skin and lots of fillings, they must be made by you, Dad, so cool!"

"Alright, alright, eat now."

Mother Xiao added a spoonful of soup to each of them and said, "You will have to go to work tomorrow, so eat well today."

Everyone has a fixed ration these days, and although they said they were going home for a free meal, the couple actually brought their own rations with them.

Xiao's mother didn't know what to say to them. She could only urge the couple to eat more.

After dinner, I chatted with my parents for a while, and they didn't return to the tube building until it was almost dark.

Because Bai had taken a bath, now he only needed to wash up again before going to bed.

Xu Muzhou kept in mind what his father-in-law said, and wanted to discuss it with his wife as soon as possible. If there were any disagreements, they would have enough time to resolve the problem.

"Wife, I want to discuss something with you."

"What is it?"

Xiao Qingru applied lotion in front of the mirror without even turning her head.

"I want to apply to study and exchange in Beijing."

Xiao Qingru was stunned. "I haven't heard you mention it before. Why do you suddenly want to study?"

"I just got the inside information from my father. I still have to wait for the organization's notification on when to go to study. I think my father wants me to be mentally prepared in advance."

After a pause, he said, "You should also be mentally prepared."

Xiao Qingru continued to wipe her face, "No need to prepare, just go and call, this is a rare opportunity."

Xu Muzhou hugged her from behind, "Aren't you reluctant to let her go?"

"Yes, I said I couldn't bear to see you give up such a good opportunity?"

The man shook his head honestly, "I won't give up."

Xiao Qingru nudged the man's lower abdomen with her elbow, "Then why are you talking so much? You are such a pretentious man."

What does this describe?

Xu Muzhou couldn't help laughing and kissed Xiao Qingru's earlobe, "I want to go for exchange and study, and I also want to see you reluctant to leave me."

"Comrade Xu, you are just being vain."

Xu Muzhou: “…”

All right.

He is vain.

Zheng Zhong's original sadness was dissipated a lot because of this joke, "Actually, if you don't want me to go, I can not go."

Xiao Qingru turned around and looked at Xu Muzhou seriously, "As long as it doesn't involve any trouble, never give up your ideals for others, even if that person is me."

At this time, they love each other and can give up many things for each other.

But Xiao Qingru believes that this behavior is full of risks.

If there are any changes in the future, I will definitely blame my superiors.

Unless there are special circumstances, it is better to keep a clear head.

Xu Muzhou understood what she meant. The two of them should move forward hand in hand instead of hindering each other from becoming better people.

"I'm talking to you, do you hear me?" She pinched the man's waist, which was hard and hurt her fingers.

A burst of electricity suddenly ran through his body, and Xu Muzhou immediately held down the hand that was making trouble, "I heard it."

"Then I will apply to the leader tomorrow?"

"Go ahead. I can have a quiet time."

Xu Muzhou sighed, "It seems that I have to eat a lot during this period of time."

Xiao Qingru pushed him away, "Stop making trouble, you have to get up early tomorrow."

“Then start early.”

With a cry, the person was already lying on the bed.

Xiao Qingru kicked Xu Muzhou's chest to stop him from moving forward, "I haven't combed my hair yet."

“No need to comb your hair at night.”

"I feel uncomfortable if I don't comb my hair."

"I'll help you when you're done."

Then he put that leg on his shoulder.

"Wife, what did you say when you were young?"

Xiao Qingru immediately remembered what happened in the kitchen. Facing the dangerous gleam in Xu Muzhou's eyes, she shook her head repeatedly, "I didn't say anything."

Xu Muzhou slowly untied the restraints, "You have a misunderstanding of me, I have to prove it."

With her legs restrained, Xiao Qingru put one hand on her eyes and said, "I won't look! Can you please have some shame?"

"Really not going to watch it?"

“No!”

The man didn't say anything or move. Xiao Qingru took her hand away curiously, and then...

This was the first time she faced Xu Muzhou's naked body in plain sight, and she was so excited that she almost screamed out loud.

"I'm going to get a stye."

"Don't be afraid, just one shot will do the trick."

Xiao Qingru: “…”

Maybe the shock was too strong, Xiao Qingru's mind has been confused the whole time.

Before going to bed, she thought that if she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't be able to imagine it.

Xu Muzhou touched her hot cheeks and wondered if she was sick.

"Wife, are you feeling unwell?"

"no."

"Then why is your face so hot?"

“Hot.”

Xu Muzhou had good eyesight, and even without turning on the light, he could clearly see the embarrassment on Xiao Qingru's face. He couldn't help but chuckle, "It seems that your vision is good, I'll take a closer look in the future."

"Shut up!"

Noticing that her body temperature had risen a little, Xu Muzhou was worried that his wife would cook him, so he stopped teasing her on purpose.

Patting her back gently, "Go to sleep."

Xiao Qingru rubbed the man's chest and said, "You should go to sleep too."

"Um."

Sleeping in each other's arms.

A dreamless night.

The first thing Xu Muzhou did was to ask his leader about exchange and learning.

"You were originally on our list, but considering that your comrade Xiao just got married, I was a little hesitant. I was just about to talk to you, but you came here on your own."

Xu Muzhou said sternly, "I will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements."

"Have you discussed this with Comrade Xiao?"

"She is very supportive of my work, please let her go."

The leader smiled and nodded, "The children of military district chiefs are different after all."

Xu Muzhou looked proud, "My wife is very good!"

"You look so pretty, I don't know what kind of luck you have, there are so many people who like Comrade Xiao, but you are the only one who can catch him."

Xu Muzhou said that when doing things, one must be quick, accurate and ruthless, and the same applies to pursuing girls. If others procrastinate, they will miss the opportunity.

"The time is set for half a month later. This exchange study will be a closed session for three months. You should prepare well during this time."

"yes!"

Three months is neither long nor short, but it is still quite a tough time for newlyweds.

Xiao Qingru was reluctant to leave Xu Muzhou, but she didn't show it, for fear that the man would miss her and affect his studies.

However, when she thought about the many people who were separated from their partners for years because they did not have the qualifications to join the army, Xiao Qingru suddenly felt that their temporary separation was nothing.

One should be content with what one has.