Yun Qiao didn't care about this little thing. She knew that Qin Zheng didn't do it on purpose. He was different from those men who tried every means to control the women.
"It's okay, I don't care about that."
"I care." He Tingjun took Yun Qiao's hand and said, "Yun Qiao, don't worry. I will find a matchmaker to arrange the marriage as soon as possible and will not let you suffer any grievances."
Yun Qiao felt warm in his heart and nodded gently, "I believe you."
"A dowry is required for marriage. How much do you think is appropriate?" He Tingjun only knew that a dowry was required for marriage. However, since he had never experienced such a thing, he had no idea how much to give.
Yun Qiao said, "It's all fine. Just ask the matchmaker and tell us how much others are willing to pay. We should just follow the crowd."
"Okay." He Tingjun played with Yun Qiao's hand and interlocked his fingers with hers.
Yun Qiao obediently let him hold her hand and said with a smile, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Tell me, you've been in the capital for so many days. What gift have you prepared for me? If you don't think carefully, I'll be angry."
"I did prepare the gift with all my heart, but I don't know if you will like it?"
As He Tingjun spoke, he took out a small black cloth bag from his backpack and handed it to Yun Qiao.
"What's this?"
The black cloth was opaque, and one couldn't tell what it was with the naked eye. Yun Qiao reached out to take it, and felt its shape through the cloth. It was something like a stick, heavy in weight, but not heavy at all.
He Tingjun: "Open it and take a look."
Yun Qiao unzipped the elastic band on the bag and took out the contents. He found something that looked like a flashlight, but not quite.
Nowadays, flashlights are basically 'Y' shaped, with a handle on one side and a lamp on the other.
The one He Tingjun gave her, however, is shaped like an "I" with a simple design. The black shell gives it a high-tech feel, which is very different from traditional flashlights.
"Is this a flashlight?" Yun Qiao asked.
"Yes, this is more than just a flashlight," He Tingjun explained. "It's also a handheld stun gun."
Electric baton?
Yun Qiao had heard of this thing.
In his previous life, after Pan Zhiyuan's business expanded, he equipped each of his bodyguards with one of these things.
The electric baton equipped by the bodyguards looks much more shabby than this one. It is about thirty or forty centimeters long. It is like holding a long stick in the hand, which is quite intimidating.
That was fifteen years later, in the late 1980s.
It’s only the 1970s now, and the country already has this technology?
He Tingjun was really thoughtful to get something like this for her.
Yun Qiao's surprise was clearly written on his face. "Where did you get this thing?"
He Tingjun explained, "My childhood friend is involved in military research. This dual-use flashlight, which combines a flashlight with an electric baton, is a product of their research institute's research a few years ago."
"You're just going to give me the research and development results of the military research institute?" Yun Qiao suddenly felt the heaviness of this thing falling from his hand.
"But I'm not a soldier. Is it really okay for me to use it?"
"You're not a soldier, but you are a military family member. Besides, things are developed for people to use. If there's a problem, he won't give it to me."
Hearing He Tingjun say this, Yun Qiao felt relieved for the time being, "Then I'll accept it."
"Don't worry, take it. It's no problem. Now I'll tell you how to use it."
He Tingjun taught Yun Qiao step by step how to use the buttons on the dual-use flashlight.
"There are three buttons on the top, middle, and bottom of the flashlight, which also double as three switches. The side with the cord is the flashlight, and when the switch is pressed, it functions normally. The middle switch is on, and it uses a laser, which is aggressive and can directly shine into the eyeball, causing temporary vision loss, but there's also a chance of permanent damage."
"The black button on the other end is the electric shock function. Because the electric shock function is quite dangerous, if it comes into direct contact with human skin, it can knock people unconscious within five seconds. So to prevent accidental touch, you need to press it twice in succession to release the high voltage."
"This stun gun is dual-purpose. It's relatively small, and the battery has a weak storage capacity. The shock function can only be used once, and it will use up all the power. It's a bit useless, but it's better than nothing. Use it for self-defense first. If I have the chance, I'll get you a better one."
He Tingjun thought it was useless, but Yunqiao thought it was good enough!
It can stun an adult in five seconds, which is enough to save his life when encountering danger!
She is just a law-abiding health worker. Except for the dangers she may encounter when seeing patients at night or collecting herbs in the mountains, she does not need to fight with anyone on weekdays. This kind of equipment is enough for self-defense.
"Thank you, I like this gift very much."
Of course, this time when he came from the capital, He Tingjun not only brought gifts for Yun Qiao himself, but also for everyone in Yun Qiao's family, except Qin Lin who showed up unexpectedly.
The gift for my brother-in-law, Qin Zheng, was a bottle of Moutai. Qin Zheng had quit smoking, but he hadn't stopped drinking. While he wasn't addicted, he still enjoyed a little wine from time to time. Moutai was difficult to buy in the Great Northern Wilderness, even with connections, but it was much easier to find in Beijing.
He Tingjun felt that once he gave this gift, he would at least get a few smiles from his brother-in-law.
You know, ever since Qin Zheng learned that he was going to get a marriage certificate with Yun Qiao, he has never given him a good look, so he has to coax him well.
The gift for his mother-in-law, Feng Juan, was a Hangzhou silk scarf He Tingjun bought from the Jingcheng Department Store. Summer was coming, and a scarf wrapped around the head was not only beautiful but also provided shade. Although it felt light and airy, it was quite expensive.
He specifically asked the salesperson to recommend an elegant lotus-style pattern, thinking his mother-in-law would like it.
The one for Yuanyuan was a box of imported chocolates bought from the Friendship Store, and there was also some snowflake cream for Aunt Feng.
He Tingjun introduced everything to Yun Qiao one by one. At the end, he sighed and said with some regret: "It's a pity that I forgot to bring a gift for Uncle. I didn't know Uncle would come."
"Not only do you not know, we don't even know when he'll be here." Yun Qiao waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "It's nothing. You can just buy another one temporarily."
"Does Uncle smoke?" He Tingjun asked.
"Draw." Yun Qiao nodded.
"Then I'll buy him two packs of cigarettes. I wonder if he can get used to the local Long cigarettes?" He Tingjun thought for a moment and said, "Or should I ask someone to buy him a pack of Jingcheng cigarettes? He's been in Beijing for many years, so he might be more accustomed to them."
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