Chapter 40 A Village Girl in the 1970s
Their house wasn't in a remote location; it was in the middle of the residential area, so they saw quite a few people after only a few steps.
Of course, many people do it on purpose.
They had long been curious about Yao Yunzhen, and after learning that she had arrived last night, they all planned to see her for themselves and find out what kind of woman could have captivated Deputy Commander Xie.
Many families with daughters of marriageable age had long set their sights on Xie Jingyue as a wealthy and eligible husband.
Who knew that someone would steal the peach without a word?
Especially since the person picking the peaches was a country bumpkin.
Many people may not say it, but they are resentful in their hearts.
Everyone wanted to see what kind of taste Deputy Commander Xie had, avoiding his own daughter like the plague, yet eagerly marrying a country girl.
Therefore, many people lingered around the house early in the morning, gazing at it with eager anticipation.
If it weren't for the fact that last night was their first night in the country, and for some unspeakable reason, many military wives probably would have come to their door directly.
They originally thought that someone from the countryside must be hardworking, and that they would meet him soon.
Who knew that instead of seeing the person in question, they saw Deputy Regiment Commander Xie going out to buy groceries.
The fact that she could get Deputy Regiment Commander Xie to come out and buy groceries surprised everyone, and they became even more curious about her.
Finally, after much anticipation, the couple emerged.
Everyone turned their gaze towards her, and when they saw the girl's exquisite face, they were all stunned.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment, and the whole world became quiet. All the jokes, banter, and sarcasm that had been prepared beforehand were forgotten.
At that moment, everyone present seemed to lose their ability to think and speak, leaving only the most primal pursuit of beauty.
Their eyes were fixed on the girl, as if drawn to light, their gazes following her every step.
As for Xie Jingyue walking to the side, he had long been completely ignored.
After a long while, everyone slowly came back to their senses from this visual feast, as if waking from a dream.
By this time, Yao Yunzhen and Xie Jingyue were nowhere to be seen, and the silent crowd had rediscovered their voices.
"Good heavens, I thought I saw a fairy."
"Is this really a human? Or is it some kind of monster that has become a spirit?"
"What nonsense are you spouting? Don't you know about breaking down feudal superstitions?!"
"Yes, yes, I misspoke. I just thought this girl was very beautiful, that's all."
"No wonder Deputy Regiment Commander Xie insisted on marrying a country girl; who wouldn't want to marry someone as beautiful as her?"
"I wonder if this girl has any sisters. My son is also of marriageable age."
Upon hearing this, many people's eyes lit up and they all took it to heart.
Don't underestimate women's jealousy; they actually appreciate the beauty of other women better than men do.
If you have such a fairy-like person in your family, just looking at her makes you feel comfortable, and your future days will surely be harmonious and happy.
Yao Yunzhen was unaware of the gossip behind her; at that moment, she only felt frustrated.
Xie Jingyue had intended to introduce someone to her, but everyone was stunned and didn't react to his words.
Yao Yunzhen knew she was good-looking, but she didn't really have a deep understanding of it.
As she grew a little older, her family taught her to hide, and usually only her family members could see her face.
But they are family after all, and they've watched her grow up since she was little, so their resistance is at least 70-80%, if not 100%.
Therefore, Yao Yunzhen had no real understanding of the destructive power of her appearance, nor did she expect that walking outside without any cover would cause such a result.
Alas, being too beautiful is also a sin.
I just hope they can get used to it soon.
In short, Yao Yunzhen would not hide herself away again unless absolutely necessary.
Putting everything else aside, wearing a mask in the middle of summer is extremely uncomfortable.
She's perfectly healthy, why should she suffer that extra pain?
Xie Jingyue led Yao Yunzhen around, and everyone who passed by was stunned by her beauty; the only difference was how long it took them to recover.
Even after they regained their senses, that stunning beauty remained deeply imprinted in their hearts, impossible to erase.
The two walked around for a while, bought some things at the supply and marketing cooperative, and then went back. However, Yao Yunzhen's unparalleled beauty became known throughout the area.
Those who were fortunate enough to meet Yao Yunzhen praised her to the skies, speaking eloquently and using all their knowledge, each word more exaggerated than the last.
However, many people don't take this seriously.
Look at what kind of talk this is! Is someone who looks like that even human?
They haven't seen it with their own eyes, and they can't imagine it no matter how hard they try, so they naturally feel that the storyteller has exaggerated.
Many people were also intrigued and wanted to see what this so-called stunning beauty actually looked like.
However, they are destined not to see anyone today.
They were all young people, and they had just started their first sexual experience, so they naturally enjoyed it and went to bed early.
The next morning, while Yao Yunzhen was still fast asleep, Xie Jingyue had to get up and do morning exercises.
He carefully tidied himself up, planted a kiss on Yao Yunzhen's lips, then turned his head sharply and strode out the door.
If it weren't for his strong will, he probably wouldn't have been able to leave this door today.
No, it's that I can't even get out of bed.
Xie Jingyue arrived just in time, and it was time for morning exercises as soon as he got to the playground, so Lu Jiaxing had to turn back.
Lu Jiaxing finally found time to join in after morning exercises ended.
Seeing that Xie Jingyue had already started to leave, he quickly called out, "Hey, Lao Xie, wait a minute, I need to talk to you about something."
Xie Jingyue had to stop in his tracks. "What is it?"
Lu Jiaxing put his arm around his shoulder and said, "I feel like you don't want to see me these days."
His tone was joking, but his eyes held a hint of inquiry.
Xie Jingyue twitched the corner of his mouth: "You're overthinking it. I've always been like this."
"Yeah?"
"Alright, stop with the other stuff. What do you want to see me about? Just say it, I need to go back and be with your sister-in-law."
Xie Jingyue emphasized the last sentence, both as a statement of intent and a declaration of sovereignty.
Lu Jiaxing's smile froze, as if he had been punched hard in the chest.
He blinked, feigning nonchalance, and said, "I just wanted to ask if you did what I asked you to do? It's about that marriage my grandfather arranged for us to be married. What did they say?"
When Xie Jingyue came back last time, he was still out on a mission. By the time he returned, Xie Jingyue had already left, and they missed each other perfectly.
Only now did he have time to ask.
This is something he needs to figure out now.
Xie Jingyue's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, but he remained calm and said, "The woman is already married and is living a very happy life. You don't need to worry about her coming to find you."
"That's good."
Lu Jiaxing breathed a sigh of relief.
The engagement was something he could do without before, but now he absolutely cannot accept it; it is something he must deal with as soon as possible.
This outcome couldn't be better; otherwise, he would have had to make a special trip to break off the engagement.
"By the way, they didn't take the money you gave them. I'll return it to you later."
It was just a small amount of money, so Lu Jiaxing didn't care much and casually agreed, "Okay."
"Is there anything else? If not, I'll be going now. Zhenzhen is waiting for me at home."
This topic was too sensitive. Xie Jingyue was afraid that he would ask too many questions, and also afraid that Lu Jiaxing would notice something.
Lu Jiaxing released his hand: "That's all."
So her name is Zhenzhen?
That word sounds really nice.
Zhenzhen...
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