Tang Cuiju glanced at Ye Fan with considerable surprise, making no attempt to hide her astonishment.
"I thought you would still be resistant to this blind date, just like Ye Zhen said, and that you would only come because Ye Zhen and I have a good relationship."
Ye Fan smiled calmly at Tang Cuiju, his face sharp and angular.
"That was true before I came, but after I arrived, I found that you exceeded my expectations in many ways."
Traditionally, women of this age are already extremely anxious and will marry as soon as someone wants them.
But you're different. You seem to really enjoy being single. If it weren't for my sister, you wouldn't have come here, would you?
Cuiju remained noncommittal: "That's partly true, but more so because I've finished my studies, secured a job, and it's indeed time for me to get married."
With your current standards, you could find a younger woman; there's no need for you to be interested in someone as old as me.
Ye Fan shook his head. "There are plenty of young girls, but very few that catch your eye. I think you're quite good."
You changed your destiny through your own efforts, and you'd rather miss your prime childbearing years than give up on your dreams.
You're quite something. So, do you think I'm good enough for you? If there are no problems, I can apply for a position when I get back to the army.
Tang Cuiju was taken aback: "I thought we should spend more time together before making a decision, why are you so quick to...?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Fan quickly explained, "Don't misunderstand. You may not know me very well, but I know you very well. My mother and sister write to me every day praising you. If you feel that time is too short, I can let you get to know me better before we continue."
Tang Cuiju thought Ye Zhen and her mother were just joking, but she never expected that their persistence over the years was real.
Feeling a little embarrassed, she said, "I'm honored to be remembered by you, Auntie. Well, since you're okay with it, and I'm okay with it too, could you help me inquire about work first?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Fan's face lit up with joy. "So you've agreed? Don't you need to discuss it with your family?"
Cuiju shook her head. "No need. I can decide my own affairs. If I meet the right person, I'll get married!"
Although she didn't know much about Ye Fan, judging from Ye Zhen's family situation and Xiao Jiu's standards for judging people, she shouldn't be wrong.
After finishing their meal, the two went home separately.
After Xiao Jiu left, she was admitted to a junior college and returned the house from the Weng family, living in the school dormitory or her work unit dormitory instead.
The old man of the Weng family passed away last year, and the old lady's health has been deteriorating. She will occasionally go back to visit.
But it seems she was being criticized and struggled against, and life was hard for her. Every time I went to see her, I had to do it secretly.
She had no children, and her husband had passed away. How pitiful!
It's just a pity that she also has her own life to live, and there's very little she can help with.
Now that the blind date has been successful, I believe it won't be long before he leaves.
She'd lived in Los Angeles for so many years; it was time for her to go out and see the world.
Tang Cuihong is now accompanying Niu Feng to the Northeast Military Region to join the army.
Who would have thought that when Xiao Jiu praised the Northeast, Niu Feng would be transferred there a year later?
Now, even with her second child in her arms, Cuihong can still roam the mountains and fields searching for supplies while carrying a basket.
She'll probably be stuck dealing with wild game from the mountains for the rest of her life.
The military region here is quite large, with a primary school and a junior high school located in the township, while the senior high school is in the county town.
Niu Xiangyang is four years old and is still attending the preschool class.
Dropping off the child in the morning and picking them up in the evening, having lunch there, and once the tuition is paid, all the big problems are solved.
The rest of the time was her own. Behind the military area were mountains, and she could grow vegetables in the courtyard of her adobe house. She loved this kind of life.
Aside from the fact that the men were somewhat inactive, I have no regrets in this life.
Fortunately, she has her son with her now. If it weren't for the inconvenience of carrying his things, she wouldn't have sent him to the early childhood education class.
Thinking of this, she touched her belly, "I hope this pregnancy will be a girl, Nuan Nuan, okay?"
Your aunt said that if they have another child, and it's a girl, they can name her Niu Xiangnuan. Did you hear that?
After feeling the baby move inside her, Cuihong smiled, looked up at the sky, and couldn't help but murmur.
"Little Jiu, where have you been? I miss you so much! Come back soon, I'll take you hiking and digging for wild ginseng!"
——
After Mrs. Tao passed away, the old man's condition deteriorated. He would sit alone in the courtyard for most of the day.
Although he longed to return to his hometown, his health was what his children were most concerned about, and he couldn't cause them any trouble.
Although his daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter returned when his wife passed away, he was ultimately disappointed over the years.
They felt more at ease than the adopted children.
"Dad, I'll retire at the end of the year. When I retire, I can take you home. I'll go with you wherever you want to go."
Zhao Lingli is a good daughter-in-law, and seeing the old man like this makes her feel very sad.
She tried her best to comfort him, explaining that Tao Changyi was currently in the prime of his career, and his children were also busy with work, leaving her as the only person who could keep him company.
"Dad's fine. You all focus on your work and don't worry about me. I just miss our little wine."
——
As Zhou Yue came out of the leader's office, his partner put his arm around his shoulder.
"Have they tried to set you up with someone again? I'm not trying to be mean, but Bai Yun is such a great catch—she's the daughter of a high-ranking official and a singer at the opera house. How could you possibly refuse?"
Zhou Yue frowned and turned away from his partner's tugging: "Didn't I tell you I already have a boyfriend?"
Those people, even though he had made it so clear, thought he was lying to them because the 'target' never appeared.
Is he that free?
"You say you have a boyfriend, but you need to have some evidence. You won't even show us a photo, how can we believe you?"
photo?
She went on a mission, and her family was notified to destroy her photos. How could he possibly reveal anything about her?
Even if he did have them, he carefully treasured them, how could he let them see them? He couldn't even let out a whisper.
This feeling is so damn frustrating.
"We'll show you when the time comes, what's the rush? Anyway, if it's available, it's available."
"Hey, hey, don't go! I remember you have a sister you're close to, and you correspond with her often?"
Why haven't we been in touch for so long? You're too full to understand the hunger of a starving man. Why don't you introduce me to someone? I'm looking for a partner!
"What do you think of me? I come from a respectable family, and I'm a pilot. Do you think she'd even look at me?"
Zhou Yue turned around with a displeased look: "I'm warning you, don't even think about making a move on her!"
Sensing the sudden change in Zhou Yue's aura, Li Haiyang's heart skipped a beat: "W-what's wrong?"
"She already has a boyfriend. You're not good enough for her!"
Zhou Yue's straightforwardness dampened Li Haiyang's spirits.
"Impossible, your girl is only eighteen years old this year, has she graduated yet?"
"Aren't military academies supposed to forbid dating? Where did she get a boyfriend from?"
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