Chapter 94 Jiang Ruoxi is the Matchmaker
The morning light was just breaking, and the soft light filtered through the gaps in the curtains and quietly fell onto the bedroom floor. Lu Tingxiao finished his morning exercise and walked into the room with brisk steps. Beads of sweat still hung on his forehead, and he exuded vigor and vitality.
He came to the bedside and sat gently on the edge of the bed, his voice full of tenderness and pampering: "Wife, get up, you have classes this morning!"
Jiang Ruoxi hummed in a daze, turned over lazily, buried her head in the quilt, and lingered on the bed, obviously not fully awake from her sleep.
Lu Tingxiao looked at her cute appearance and smiled helplessly. He raised his hand and gently slapped Jiang Ruoxi on the butt. The force was very light, but more intimate. "Wife, get up quickly. After dinner, I will take you to school later!"
When Jiang Ruoxi heard this, her sleepy eyes suddenly brightened up. She stretched out her fair and tender arms, wrapped them around Lu Tingxiao's neck like a vine, and said coquettishly, "Then pick me up!"
The corners of Lu Tingxiao's mouth curled up as he responded lovingly. He reached his hand to Jiang Ruoxi's waist and with a little force, he held her firmly on his lap. He then carefully wrapped Jiang Ruoxi's legs around his waist. His movements were skillful and natural.
Just like that, Lu Tingxiao carried Jiang Ruoxi to the bathroom as if he was holding a child. Jiang Ruoxi snuggled tightly in Lu Tingxiao's arms, hanging on him like a well-behaved koala, with a sweet smile on her face.
When they got to the bathroom, Lu Tingxiao gently put her down and let her stand in front of the sink, but Jiang Ruoxi still didn't let go, her hands were still tightly around his waist. Lu Tingxiao was helpless and amused. He freed one hand to pick up the toothbrush, squeezed the toothpaste, and handed it to Jiang Ruoxi's mouth: "Come on, brush your teeth first!"
Jiang Ruoxi then let go of her hand, took the toothbrush, and while brushing her teeth, she occasionally looked up at the two people standing side by side in the mirror, her eyes full of happiness.
After washing up, Lu Tingxiao took Jiang Ruoxi to the dining room. The dining table was already filled with the nutritious breakfast that Lu Tingxiao had prepared early, including golden fried eggs, steaming milk, and perfectly toasted bread. Lu Tingxiao thoughtfully pulled out a chair, waited for Jiang Ruoxi to sit down, and poured her a cup of hot milk: "Eat quickly, don't be late!"
"Have the children and grandparents eaten?" Jiang Ruoxi asked.
"They've already eaten. Grandpa and grandma are taking the kids out for a walk!"
"Going out for a walk so early?"
"They are exercising, and taking a walk is just a side job!"
"What about Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan? Why can't I see them?"
"Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan went out to buy groceries early in the morning, so it's just the two of us at home. Come on, eat quickly so I can take you to school later!"
Jiang Ruoxi drank a sip of milk and sighed contentedly: "It's great to have you here. I don't even have to worry about breakfast!"
Lu Tingxiao reached out and ruffled her hair: "Why are you being so polite to me?" The two of them chatted casually while eating breakfast, and a warm atmosphere filled the entire restaurant.
After breakfast, Lu Tingxiao accompanied Jiang Ruoxi back to her room to change her clothes and helped her pack her schoolbag. Everything was ready, and the two went out hand in hand.
Lu Tingxiao held Jiang Ruoxi's hand tightly, and held her schoolbag steadily with his other hand. The two of them walked towards Beijing University at a leisurely pace. The breeze along the way gently blew past, ruffling their hair.
Along the way, they sometimes talked in low voices, sometimes smiled at each other, and every look and every movement was full of sweetness and tacit understanding. They strolled leisurely to Peking University. Lu Tingxiao walked Jiang Ruoxi all the way to the entrance of the teaching building. He raised his hand and gently helped her tidy up the hair around her ears. He whispered, "I'll come and pick you up at noon for lunch. Pay attention in class!" Jiang Ruoxi nodded obediently and watched Lu Tingxiao turn around and leave. She didn't turn around and walk into the classroom until his back disappeared in the crowd.
As soon as Jiang Ruoxi stepped into the classroom, she was quickly surrounded by her sharp-eyed roommates.
"Ruoxi, Ruoxi, is that your husband?" Yang Mina's face was full of gossip and her eyes were shining with curiosity. She asked impatiently.
The other roommates also echoed and nodded their heads like pounding garlic. Jiang Ruoxi's lips curled up slightly, her eyes full of happiness and pride, and she replied softly: "Yes, that's my husband!"
"Ruoxi, your husband is so handsome! Are there any high-quality single soldiers around him? Please introduce one to us!" Su Qingqing's eyes widened with stars in them, and she clasped her hands together, begging with anticipation.
"I'm not really sure about this. I'll ask when I get back. Why, my sisters, are you all feeling amorous after seeing me getting married?" Jiang Ruoxi teased with a smile, her eyes full of mischief.
"Go away, what's with all the springing of love! You know that good men are very scarce and they won't circulate in society. If you don't take the initiative, you won't have a chance at all!" Xia Ning pretended to be angry and patted Jiang Ruoxi's shoulder, and said seriously.
"Okay, for the sake of your sisters' lifelong events, I will ask them carefully when I get back. But let me be frank with you. They are all soldiers. The profession of a soldier is special, and they often have no choice. Once they become military dependents, they have to take care of all the big and small things at home by themselves. They are busy on missions and may not be able to return home for a long time. You have to think it over carefully and don't regret it later. If you have really thought it over, I will keep an eye out for you!" Jiang Ruoxi put away her smile, her expression serious, and her eyes swept over each roommate in turn. She knew the pros and cons of it very well, and didn't want her sisters to get into trouble in the future because of her matchmaking.
After hearing what Jiang Ruoxi said, the smiles on the roommates' faces gradually faded and they fell into deep thought. After a long while, Yang Mina spoke first: "Ruoxi, you are right, this matter really needs to be considered carefully. We have to think about whether we can accept such a life!" The others also nodded in agreement.
At this time, the class bell rang, and everyone had to temporarily end the topic and return to their seats.
However, Jiang Ruoxi could feel that this topic had planted a seed in her roommates' hearts. Throughout the day's classes, Jiang Ruoxi occasionally noticed that her roommates seemed to be thinking about something. They must have been seriously weighing the pros and cons of becoming military dependents.
After finally making it to noon, Jiang Ruoxi left the classroom and saw Lu Tingxiao standing at the door. He just stood there quietly, with his posture straight, attracting many classmates' attention.
When Lu Tingxiao saw Jiang Ruoxi, the corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a gentle smile, and he quickly walked forward to greet her.
Jiang Ruoxi was about to speak when she suddenly remembered what her roommates had asked her to do. So she whispered in Lu Tingxiao's ear, "Tingxiao, my roommates want me to ask you if there are any suitable single soldiers among your comrades. They want to find a military partner, but I've already told them about the difficulties of military families, and they're still considering it!"
Lu Tingxiao was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go back and ask my comrades what they think. We lack everything in the barracks except bachelors. However, there aren't many people as lucky as me who can marry a wife as good as you. We need to make sure they are mentally prepared!"
As he said this, he took Jiang Ruoxi's hand, and the two walked side by side towards the outside of the school. Along the way, Jiang Ruoxi shared her roommates' reactions with Lu Tingxiao. The two talked and laughed, and before they knew it, they returned home.
After lunch, Jiang Ruoxi took a short nap and then rushed back to school for class. After the afternoon class, she just walked out of the teaching building when she was stopped by Yang Mina.
"Ruoxi, I've made up my mind. I still want to give it a try. Although it's not easy to be a military family member, I think it's also a very happy thing to be with a soldier who is responsible and has a sense of responsibility!" Yang Mina's eyes were firm.
Soon after, Su Qingqing and Xia Ning also came over. Su Qingqing said a little embarrassedly: "I've thought about it too. I'm willing to give it a try!"
Xia Ning smiled and said, "I knew you two would agree. Actually, I've thought about it. At worst, I can just be stronger in the future!"
Jiang Ruoxi looked at them, feeling relieved but also a little worried: "Since you have all decided, I will ask for you. But no matter what, we are all good sisters. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, don't bear them by yourself!"
Hearing this, Jiang Ruoxi turned to look at Shen Zhishu and Yang Erni with interest. Chen Zhishu had a shy and sweet smile on his face and spoke first: "Ruoxi, I haven't had time to tell you that I have a fiancé. We grew up together and are childhood sweethearts. He is now a secretary to the mayor of Jing City and is quite busy at work!" As she spoke, her eyes were full of concern and pride for her fiancé.
Not to be outdone, Yang Erni's face was flushed with happiness, and she couldn't wait to share: "I also have a fiancé! Like me, he was admitted to Peking University and majored in mechanical engineering. He usually loves to tinker with all kinds of mechanical models. He is obsessed with it!"
"Oh, Zhishu, I didn't realize that your fiancé is so powerful! Since you two both have someone in your heart, I will focus on taking care of them!" Jiang Ruoxi raised her eyebrows, with a smile in her eyes.
"Okay, don't worry about us. The important thing is to settle their lifelong affairs first. If they really succeed, you must let them thank you and give you a big red envelope!" Shen Zhishu covered his mouth and chuckled, his eyes full of mischief.
Jiang Ruoxi's eyes lit up, and she immediately looked at the other roommates and said loudly, "Did you hear that, you guys? If I succeed in introducing you to someone, don't forget to give me a red envelope to thank you for the matchmaking!"
"Of course! Ruoxi, don't worry, if you can really find your ideal husband, you will definitely get a red envelope!" The roommates patted their chests and made the promise, their eyes showing both longing for love and trust in Jiang Ruoxi.
After returning home, Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao explained their roommates' decision in detail. Lu Tingxiao nodded: "Okay, I will contact my comrades tomorrow and tell them about their situations to see if there is any suitable one!"
In the next few days, Lu Tingxiao was busy communicating with his comrades, while Jiang Ruoxi was in between delivering messages. Finally, Lu Tingxiao selected a few comrades who were more suitable, and the two sides exchanged basic information and photos.
When Jiang Ruoxi handed the photos of Lu Tingxiao's comrades to his roommates, the dormitory, which had been bustling with activity, suddenly became quiet, followed by a burst of uncontrollable cheers.
Su Qingqing took the photo with slightly trembling hands, her eyes wide open, full of curiosity and surprise; Xia Ning blushed, the corners of her mouth could not help but rise, from time to time she raised her eyes to take a peek, then quickly lowered her head, as if she was afraid of being discovered what she was thinking.
Their faces were filled with excitement and a hint of nervousness. After all, this might be the key to opening up their new love life.
Jiang Ruoxi looked at her roommates, her heart full of understanding and relief. She pulled a chair over and sat between them, saying softly: "I know you are both excited and nervous now. Don't worry, I have experience in this area!" She cleared her throat and began to impart her experience in an orderly manner.
"When chatting with soldiers, the most important thing is sincerity. You can start with trivial matters in their lives, such as asking them whether the daily training in the army is hard. But don't ask about specific details of military missions. These are confidential, and we can't cross the red line!" Jiang Ruoxi said patiently, gesturing with her hands as she spoke, trying to make her roommates understand better.
"If they share interesting things about their training, you should respond more and show interest, so that the topics can continue to flow. Also, soldiers pay great attention to time management. If you make an appointment with them, you must be on time and don't keep them waiting too long!" Jiang Ruoxi added, with concern in her eyes.
Xia Ning frowned slightly and asked with some concern: "Ruoxi, what if we run out of topics to talk about?"
Jiang Ruoxi smiled and patted her shoulder: "Don't panic, if you have no topics to talk about, just talk about your own life, talk about interesting things that happened in school, or ask them about their interests and hobbies. It's definitely the right thing to talk about them based on their interests and hobbies!"
Under Jiang Ruoxi's careful guidance, the roommates gradually relaxed and began to discuss the boys in the photos they had received.
Su Qingqing blushed and whispered, "This boy looks so sunny, and he has dimples when he smiles. I don't even know what to say first!"
Jiang Ruoxi encouraged her, "Just say hello and say hello. I'm Jiang Ruoxi's roommate. I heard her man talk about you. Then ask him if he's busy recently!"
Jiang Ruoxi planned to arrange a meeting between her roommate and several soldiers when she was free, and decided to go home tonight to discuss it with Lu Tingxiao to see if they had time to do it based on their schedule.
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