Xu Ningyan waved to Gu Zhiyuan, seemingly reluctant to part, but in her heart she was actually hoping that Gu Zhiyuan would leave quickly so that she could have a couple of carefree days.
However, I still remember how terrifying the boss's aura was yesterday, and I can't afford to let this last bit slip by.
After waving goodbye, he patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, brother, I'll do it as soon as possible!"
Gu Zhiyuan nodded in satisfaction, glanced at the sky, and knew he couldn't delay any longer, or he would miss the bus.
They had no choice but to get on the oxcart and head to the commune.
Xu Ningyan slowly drove the oxcart away, rounded a bend, and finally it disappeared from sight.
Only then did he relax, waved his fists at the sky twice, and excitedly returned to the courtyard. He closed the gate, plopped down on the bed, and decided to take a nap.
She was fast asleep, unaware that Gu Zhiyuan, after boarding the bus from the commune to the county town, felt a strange emptiness in his heart as he got further and further away from the commune.
However, he quickly regained his composure and closed his eyes.
When he arrived in the county town, Sun Zhou was waiting for him at the station.
Upon meeting, the two exchanged a knowing glance, and Sun Zhou patted him on the shoulder: "Congratulations, congratulations! Come on, let's put our luggage down first, I'll treat you to a welcome-back lunch!"
Gu Zhiyuan did not refuse.
They first took the two large bags of luggage and the people back to Sun Zhou's courtyard. The two closed the door and talked for a long time before coming out.
Gu Zhiyuan was going to report to the machinery factory first, and Sun Zhou followed behind him: "Put these luggage here first. When you go to report, if you can't get a dormitory, just stay here with me to avoid crowding with others."
Sun Zhou knew Gu Zhiyuan's problem: he was too particular and not suitable to live with others.
This reminded Gu Zhiyuan, who stopped walking out: "In the next couple of days, find me a house as soon as possible, preferably a small house with its own yard, close to the department store, in a quiet environment, and with honest and law-abiding neighbors."
"Whether it's buying or renting, it has to be quick!"
Sun Zhou didn't quite understand: "Why go through all this trouble, renting or buying a house outside? I've been living alone in this yard all along, so you can just move in and keep me company. It's also closer to the machinery factory here. If it were closer to the department store, wouldn't your commute be much longer?"
Gu Zhiyuan paused for a moment, then thought that there was nothing he couldn't say. Sun Zhou would find out when Xu Ningyan arrived in the county town.
Therefore, he rarely spoke up and explained, "It's inconvenient for me to live with you! Aning will come and live with me! Of course, if you can't find a place, you can move out and fix up your yard."
As he spoke, he looked around the courtyard, his expression strained.
Sun Zhou: I have another "MMP" to say, but I don't know if I should say it or not.
However, he quickly realized what was going on and put Gu Zhiyuan's disdain out of his mind: "You, you live with Comrade Xiao Xu? You two? What's going on?"
He had a rough idea, but he wasn't sure.
You have to understand that this is Gu Zhiyuan. He once said unequivocally that he didn't like Xu Ningyan and that there was no way it was possible.
Not to mention, back in the capital, Gu Zhiyuan was a famously celibate man, a "golden goose" who never touched a woman; so many girls from families with long-standing friendships couldn't win him over.
It hasn't been long, and he's already going to be living with a country girl in this small county town of Jingshan?
Others might not know, but he did. Gu Zhiyuan's arrangement was practically a clear indication that Xu Ningyan was his other half.
This is completely unexpected!
No, there were signs all along!
Sun Zhou recalled that after Gu Zhiyuan was injured and returned to the Tuanjie Brigade to recuperate, each time someone sent him something, there was a lot more food and nourishing items.
Oh, and the women's polyester shirt and hair clip from last time!
He initially thought it was because Xu Ningyan was taking care of Gu Zhiyuan, and Gu Zhiyuan didn't want to owe anyone a favor, but also sympathized with the little girl's plight, so he took care of her.
Who would have thought that Gu Zhiyuan, that beast, would actually take care of that young girl for himself!
Bah! You're worse than an animal!
Sun Zhou stared intently at Gu Zhiyuan.
Gu Zhiyuan remained as composed as ever, unaffected by Sun Zhou's gaze: "Once Aning turns eighteen, we'll go get our marriage certificate together!"
"You! You old Gu! You were so confident back then, and you've already slapped yourself in the face so quickly? Isn't this like an old cow eating young grass?"
"Also, you want to marry Xu Ningyan, a girl from the countryside. Will the capital agree to that?"
Gu Zhiyuan's face was frosty, and his tone was as cold as ice: "I'm afraid that only someone in the capital would be able to marry a country girl with no background!"
Sun Zhou then remembered the complicated and chaotic situation at Gu Zhiyuan's home and sighed, "Things went as planned over there, but what about your aunt and your brother—"
Gu Zhiyuan waved his hand, indicating that the topic should be put to rest.
Sun Zhou had no choice but to shut up and stop talking.
Although he didn't know why Gu Zhiyuan wanted to marry Xu Ningyan in such a short time, since Gu Zhiyuan had asked him to, he naturally had to do it properly.
He immediately said, "Don't worry, leave the house to me! Don't you trust me to handle things?"
Gu Zhiyuan nodded, said nothing more, and went straight to the machinery factory.
Sun Zhou stood at the door, watching his back, and shook his head. Although they were good friends, he couldn't very well shirk his responsibilities in Gu's family affairs.
I just hope Gu Zhiyuan won't regret it later!
His immediate priority should be to find a house for Gu Zhiyuan. Given Gu's personality, the fact that he said "as soon as possible" means he's in a real hurry.
It makes sense. Xu Ningyan is still a young girl who has lost her family. Now that Old Gu is protecting her, how could he leave her alone in the countryside? He must keep her by his side and take care of her.
He needs to settle the house matter as soon as possible. He'll have to see what happens when the usually wise and capable Old Gu's old house catches fire.
With the mindset of watching Gu Zhiyuan make a fool of himself, Sun Zhou was full of motivation.
Gu Zhiyuan had no idea what Sun Zhou was thinking, and of course, it didn't matter if he did. As long as Sun Zhou could get things done, he could think whatever he wanted.
When he arrived at the machinery factory, no one led him inside this time, but the security personnel all recognized him.
I know he's the person that Director Lin of the Engineering Design Department has been talking about the most lately in the factory.
His legendary experiences are now known to everyone in the machine factory.
Originally classified as one of the "Five Black Categories," he was exonerated simply because he gained the favor of Director Lin and solved a major problem for the design department of the machinery factory. Now, he has even been recruited by the design department as one of their members.
The security personnel at the gate checked Gu Zhiyuan's documents and employment certificate, and then arranged for someone to take Gu Zhiyuan to the personnel department to report for duty.
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