Lu Ze was stunned, somewhat taken aback, not expecting that Yu Yao would choose him.
Although Hu Lingyu already knew that Yu Yao would choose her youngest son, she was still overjoyed to hear Yu Yao say it herself and clapped her hands in approval.
"Then let's settle on this engagement."
Yu Yao looked up at Lu Ze, feeling a nervousness she herself didn't understand.
Will he agree?
Hu Lingyu was so happy that she forgot to ask her youngest son's opinion.
However, he probably won't agree.
"Hey kid, say something! Yu girl is waiting for your nod."
Lu Ze did not answer directly. He looked at Yu Yao with deep eyes and said calmly, "A marriage contract is not a child's play. You may not know me."
"I'm a soldier, and I often can't take care of my family when I'm on missions."
Yu Yao: "I don't mind."
Not going home often, isn't that an advantage?
Lu Ze continued, "Besides having to go to the military island with me if I marry you, I might also become a widow."
Hu Lingyu's expression changed drastically. "Pah, pah, pah! What nonsense are you spouting, you brat? How can you curse yourself like that? Quickly, spit with me!"
Lu Ze looked at Yu Yao: "If you're just shy and embarrassed to refuse, I can pretend I didn't hear what you just said."
Hu Lingyu grew anxious. "Yu girl, don't listen to this kid's alarmist talk. This isn't like before liberation; there aren't that many battles to fight now. Even if we go on a mission, it's not as dangerous as you're making it out to be. Why are you scaring me?"
Yu Yao knew that the mission was dangerous, but just as Hu Lingyu said, it wasn't as exaggerated as it seemed.
Lu Ze was trying to discourage her from making a move.
"Grandma Hu," Yu Yao called out to Hu Lingyu, smiling, "Could I speak with Comrade Lu alone?"
Hu Lingyu didn't understand why Lu Ze would disagree with Yu Yatou when he clearly had feelings for her.
She wanted to offer more advice, but after glancing at her youngest son and then at Yu Yao, she withdrew her words of advice.
"Okay, you guys chat first, I'll go to the main room to check on Tianya."
After Hu Lingyu left, Yu Yao invited Lu Ze: "Comrade Lu, the scenery along the Baihe River is quite nice. You can see it from here. How about we take a walk together?"
Lu Ze looked up at Yu Yao but did not refuse.
Yu Yao led Lu Ze along a small path; the villagers were all working in the fields, so there weren't many people around.
Whether it was a coincidence or not, the path Yu Yao led Lu Ze on was exactly the same path she had taken on the day she transmigrated.
Lu Ze has a photographic memory and is especially sensitive to his environment. No matter how much time has passed, he will never forget a place he has been to.
So as he saw the increasingly familiar surroundings, Lu Ze's gaze became more and more strange.
Yu Yao was completely unaware and was still excitedly introducing the scenery to Lu Ze.
Honeysuckle is in full bloom in the bushes along the river, and its delicate and refreshing fragrance attracts butterflies. You can also see many wild fruits such as raspberries.
Yu Yao picked a handful and handed it to Comrade Lu: "Comrade Lu, try it, it's very sweet."
Lu Ze took it, tasted it, and said, "It is indeed very sweet."
The two walked side by side, maintaining a distance of one meter between them.
Seeing that his expression had softened, Yu Yao spoke slowly.
“It’s beautiful here. If I could, I would like to stay here forever. My dad has always wanted me to marry the factory manager’s son. I don’t like that person. I need a partner, preferably a marriage partner, to dispel his idea.”
Lu Ze paused for a moment, then said, "Even if Lu Yunqi isn't suitable, there are other people in the Lu family who are your age. They are younger than me and have more stable jobs. You can choose them."
“I don’t know anything about them. You’re right in front of me. Besides, I don’t just pick people randomly. Not just anyone will do.” Yu Yao kicked a pebble at her feet.
“I know it’s not easy being a military family member, but I’m stronger and braver than you think.”
Lu Ze gave her a deep look but didn't say anything.
Yu Yao didn't continue speaking.
The two walked a few more steps.
He suddenly asked, "What kind of person are you looking for?"
Yu Yao thought for a moment, "I'm a sucker for good looks, so first of all, the person has to fit my aesthetic preferences."
There was a reason why she was single in her past life.
Other people who are obsessed with looks will be attracted to any handsome guy, regardless of his type.
She's different; she prefers handsome men with broad shoulders, narrow waists, and a masculine air.
The kind of handsome guy who is clean-cut and good-looking but can't even do a princess carry is not her type.
Lu Ze frowned, not quite understanding what "being obsessed with looks" meant.
Yu Yao didn't intend to explain to people from the 1970s what it meant to be obsessed with looks, and simply said: "Someone as handsome as you is exactly my type."
Lu Ze pursed his thin lips slightly.
Is she complimenting his good looks?
"Besides looks, what else?"
"Not too chauvinistic. The kind of guy who comes home and won't even pick up a fallen oil bottle is no good. He has to be willing to share the housework. If he can cook, that's a bonus."
Yu Yao used to envy her best friend for finding a boyfriend who could cook.
The heartwarming scene of the two of them working together in the kitchen to prepare dinner left a deep impression on her.
She also longs for that kind of simple, everyday happiness.
Lu Ze thought to himself that he had no problem sharing the housework.
He might need to practice cooking. He can cook, but he doesn't cook well enough to make a living.
Since things had come to this point, Yu Yao didn't wait for Lu Ze to ask each question individually and went straight to the rest: "You need to be clean, respect my ideas, and don't make decisions about family matters on your own; we need to discuss them together..."
Lu Ze listened patiently and took notes. "Do you have any requirements regarding your partner's treatment and salary?"
Yu Yao knew that wages were low in this era, so she didn't say much.
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