Under the dim light, the contemplative one was right in front of me.
A loose strand of hair fell across her forehead, brushing against her fair and delicate face. Her arched willow-leaf eyebrows and clear almond-shaped eyes were incredibly captivating.
Gu Chengfeng lowered his eyes, his gaze sweeping over her eyebrows and eyes, pausing for a moment when it passed over her moist lips.
Immediately, a blush rose to the tips of his ears.
"Are you alright?" Shen Sisi noticed that he looked very hot, and his wheat-colored skin was flushed.
"It's nothing, I'll go boil some water." Gu Chengfeng turned around in a hurry and ran straight to the yard to chop firewood.
Watching that fleeing figure, Chen Sisi suddenly realized something.
Is he shy?
She quickly shook her head, trying to get rid of all those messy thoughts.
Under the moonlight, Gu Chengfeng took off his coat, revealing a close-fitting black sweater, and brandished his axe with abandon.
As soon as he exerted force, the muscle lines covered by the sweater bulged instantly.
Broad shoulders, narrow waist, muscular build when shirtless, well-proportioned muscles that aren't exaggerated, yet exude masculinity.
Before long, the stove was heated up and the water in the pot began to boil.
Chen Sisi took off her coat, carried a bucket, and went to give Niu Niu a hot bath.
Niu Niu was overjoyed today. She was restless during her bath, splashing water all over herself with her little hands.
She had just run out carrying the wet little one when she bumped into Gu Chengfeng, unexpectedly pressing herself against his hard chest.
Gu Chengfeng quickly steadied the person: "Are you alright?"
As soon as he finished speaking, his lowered eyes inadvertently glanced at her bulging chest and instantly widened in surprise.
Chen Sisi's clothes...
The excessively white scene, just one glance, made him feel hot all over and his blood rush.
He quickly looked away.
Seeing that he was completely uncomfortable, Chen Sisi followed his gaze and looked down, and she almost exploded!
Her white shirt was soaked, so transparent it was like a sheet of paper.
So, he saw it all...
Suddenly, Chen Sisi felt his vision go black and fled in a disheveled state, clutching Niu Niu in his arms.
She didn't change her clothes until she had put Niu Niu to sleep, and then she came out like a thief.
Gu Chengfeng felt unbearably hot all over, so he took a cold shower.
The tap water, which had plummeted to freezing point, heated up upon touching his scalding skin, turning into wisps of steam.
Unable to stay in the house any longer, Gu Chengfeng went out for a walk and only returned after the heat had dissipated.
Upon seeing each other, they tacitly avoided mentioning what had just happened, trying their best to ease the awkwardness.
"I'm all washed up. I've boiled a pot of water for you on the stove. Go wash up!"
"Oh, right, take this with you."
Gu Chengfeng took out a bar of soap wrapped in oil paper from his pocket.
"Okay." Chen Sisi lowered her head and carefully took it.
I never expected him to buy her soap so specially...
Chen Sisi held the soap to her nose and smelled it. It was her favorite magnolia scent, very refreshing.
"Thank you, Gu Chengfeng."
She took off running, when suddenly a muttered voice came from behind her: "Um, I really didn't see anything."
Chen Sisi tensed up, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into.
Fine, let's just pretend he didn't see it...
Chen Sisi soaked in hot water, washing away the smell of stinky feet from the train and all her fatigue.
Accompanied by the faint fragrance of magnolia blossoms, she could hardly believe that she had been in Linxian County this morning and was now in Jiangcheng.
She slept soundly that night...
Before dawn the next day, she heard the reveille coming from afar.
There was a faint rustling sound outside the door, and the door opened and closed again.
She yawned, got up, put on her clothes, and went out.
Gu Chengfeng's room door was wide open, and the bed was neatly folded into square blocks, but he was nowhere to be seen.
Chen Sisi felt a little annoyed; she should have gotten up earlier to make breakfast.
He wouldn't go out hungry.
She washed her face with water and carefully applied face cream.
Her fingers flew, and her long, cascading hair was braided into a plait that hung diagonally down her chest.
No matter how difficult things get, Shen Sisi lives her life earnestly. Within her means, she never mistreats herself or Niu Niu.
Looking at herself in the mirror, she saw that she looked radiant even without makeup. Satisfied, she got up and went to the kitchen to make breakfast.
I didn't prepare many ingredients for the new house. Besides oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar, I only found a few eggs.
She and Niu Niu each ate a bowl of golden boiled eggs, then she took the child's hand in one hand and carried a basket in the other as they went out.
I plan to visit the nearby supply and marketing cooperative and the black market to buy some things and also look for ways to make money.
Although she had Gu Chengfeng's savings book, she absolutely could not touch the money.
As for the seven hundred yuan dowry, she would find an opportunity to return it to Gu Chengfeng.
After calculating it this way, she actually didn't have much money left, and was indeed in dire straits.
Rather than living off her savings and relying on a man, Chen Sisi prefers to rely on herself and earn money with her own hands.
She locked the courtyard gate and took Niu Niu to the morning market.
People who got up early in the neighborhood saw her and all stared at her in amazement.
When did such a beautiful woman come to the military compound?
Her face was fair and clean, and her features were bright and elegant, giving people a feeling of pure beauty.
He was poised and graceful in every gesture, with a refined and elegant demeanor, though a bit aloof; he clearly came from a wealthy family.
She was holding the hand of a skinny little baby.
Whose military wife is this? I've never seen her before.
Sensing everyone's curious and friendly gazes, Chen Sisi politely returned their smiles.
Over the years, she has long lost the desire to interact with people; nodding acquaintances are enough.
After all... not many people can accept someone like her.
Without pausing, Chen Sisi quickly led Niu Niu past.
When they arrived on the street, many early risers had already gone to work.
She found out the location of the black market; it was quite far from here, on the riverbank near the South Gate, and she needed to go to the dock to take a ferry.
Jiangcheng is an ancient city with a long history. The Nanjiang River flows through the city, dividing it into two parts: the North City and the South City.
Their military region was located near the old Beimensi.
The black market and various shady characters were mainly concentrated around the South Gate.
The fastest way to travel from north to south, between the two districts, is by ferry.
It was Shen Sisi's first time riding a ferry, and she found it very novel.
The ferry runs every 10 minutes. It is a traditional large wooden boat with oars, and can seat more than 30 people. A ticket costs 3 cents, which is equivalent to a water bus.
Sisi held Niu Niu in her arms and sat in the back row, gazing at the sparkling blue river and the passing cargo ships and fishing boats. She was in an exceptionally good mood.
"Mommy, the big boat is moving! It's so much fun..." Niu Niu was very excited, her big eyes darting around, finding everything fascinating.
Just as the boat reached the middle of the river, a sudden wave came and the boat rocked. The old lady next to Chen Sisi was not paying attention and fell into the water.
"Watch out!" Shen Sisi reacted quickly and grabbed her.
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