When Chu Xia heard Lu Chengchuan say that the so-called target was from her hometown, a trace of disdain flashed in her eyes.

As far as she knew, Lu Chengchuan hadn't been home for at least two days, not even home, and finding a partner from their place was not the order of his parents or the matchmaker.

She also said that she was going to get married soon. I'm afraid we won't know what the other person looks like until we enter the bridal chamber.

How is this different from the arranged marriages in the old society?

She didn't believe that Lu Chengchuan would have any feelings for that woman, someone he had never even met.

"Lu Chengchuan, you don't seem to be high enough to have your family accompany you in the army yet. Have you ever thought about whether you will have to live apart from each other in the future if you marry her?"

Lu Chengchuan certainly thought about this question, "I will work hard to get promoted to deputy battalion commander as soon as possible."

Seeing that this question was not difficult for her, Chu Xia decided to change the question.

"Do you have feelings for her? Do you think a marriage without feelings can be happy?"

"You can cultivate feelings if you don't have any. Aren't most of the feelings between people cultivated?"

"Have you ever thought about what she can bring to you? A woman from the countryside, who probably can't even read a few words, can do farm work and cook every day, what else can she do?

After marrying you, she will ask you for money every month. I ask you, what else can she do?

When you have a child, she won't be able to earn a penny herself, and may even complain that you earn too little.

Such a woman will not only hold you back, but also fail to take care of you in life and help you at work. Do you think such a marriage is meaningful?

"Comrade Chu, from the tone of your voice, you seem to be looking down on us rural people. She is from the countryside, and I happen to be from the countryside too. This way, no one needs to look down on anyone. I think this is a good idea."

"I didn't. I just wanted you to understand that your rural boyfriend is not worthy of you. You...you deserve better."

Chu Xia was so angry that her teeth were itching. This man refused to fall into her trap no matter what. He always had something to refute whatever she said.

You say that 놛 is stupid, but 놛 doesn't seem to be completely stupid. You say that 놛 is not stupid, because she has confessed to 놛 so much, but 놛 still has no reaction at all.

This man really made her love, hate and feel helpless.

If I keep talking like this, I'm afraid I won't get to the point even if I talk until the end.

Never mind, since he had just confessed his feelings, there was nothing to worry about, so Chu Xia decided to take the initiative again.

"Lu Chengchuan, cancel your engagement with your hometown girl now, and I...I will marry you."

Lu Chengchuan didn't expect Chu Xia to be so persistent. He glanced at her, but there was no emotion in his eyes.

"Comrade Chu, I'm sorry to disappoint you. Since I promised her to marry me, I have thought about it seriously. So no matter whether she is worthy of me or not, I will not change my mind.

Yes, my girlfriend may come over soon, and then you can see if she is worthy of me."

Chu Xia bit her lip. She didn't expect Lu Chengchuan to reject her so straightforwardly.

No, to be exact, she never thought that Lu Chengchuan would reject her.

How could he reject her?

She has such good conditions, whether it is her appearance, education, or family background, which are beyond the reach of ordinary women.

Such an outstanding girl pursued a young company commander, but was ruthlessly rejected by him.

For Chu Xia, this was as uncomfortable as suffering a great humiliation.

The circles around my eyes turned red involuntarily.

She choked up and said to Lu Chengchuan, "Lu Chengchuan, you will regret it."

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards me with his head held high.

Lu Chengchuan saw the tears in Chu Xia's eyes just now. After all, she is also a lesbian, and he couldn't bear to be too cruel.

So she shouted at Chu Xia's back: "Comrade Chu, you are very good. I believe you can find a man who is worthy of you."

Chu Xia couldn't control her tears anymore when she heard that.

But she secretly swore in her heart that she must see what the rural woman looked like. How could she be willing to be defeated by a rural woman?

City A.

It was just dawn when Su Wan got up.

Su Lan heard the noise and quickly got out of bed.

Su Wan was leaving soon, and she had to see her off.

Su Lan has decided to stay. Zhou Yanyan came once last night and she has already gotten the work done for her.

There are several types of jobs, such as female workers in clothing factories, sales clerks in department stores, and bus ticket sellers.

Su Lan knew that she had almost forgotten the words she learned from those two books. Both the shop assistant and the ticket seller had to keep accounts, and she felt that she could not do it.

Finally she chose to work as a worker in a garment factory.

She learned how to make clothes early on, and almost all the clothes for the whole family in spring, autumn, winter and summer were sewed by her stitch by stitch.

She has a solid foundation, so she doesn't think this job will be too stressful for her.

Su Wan also thought this job was good. Although in the late 1980s, state-owned garment factories faced the risk of bankruptcy or acquisition, and a large number of workers were laid off, Su Lan could do this kind of manual work that did not require much brainpower even though she could not read or write.

At least now having a stable job is better than anything else for her.

Besides, no matter how good a job is, there is no guarantee that one can keep it for a lifetime.

If she does a good job and masters the sewing technique, even if she is laid off in the future, she can still buy a sewing machine and find a job with more people to do mending work or repairing trouser edges for others.

She stayed in City A, had a formal job and was a city dweller. She could then find a city boy, and as long as he was willing to work hard, she would definitely have a good life in the future.

After they washed up, they went to have breakfast together.

Su Lan just came in with Su Wan's bag and saw Zhou Yanyan and Han Li standing at the door.

"Sister Wanwan, we are here to see you off."

"Thank you. Why are you being so polite? The provincial bus station is not far away. I am sorry to bother you to send me off."

She didn't feel proud that Zhou Yanyan came to see her off, but she felt a little surprised that Han Li also came to see her off.

But since they are here, they must have good intentions.

Han Li drove over, took the luggage bag from Su Lan, opened the car door and let her get in.

Seeing the three of them still talking, he took out a letter from his pocket and quietly put it into his luggage bag.

It took only a few minutes' drive to the bus station. In front of the bus, Su Lan and Zhou Yanyan reluctantly said goodbye to Su Wan.

Han Li stood there, his eyes secretly glancing at Su Wan's face.

"Get on the bus, get on the bus, it's leaving soon." The conductor has already started to urge.

Su Wanhao said goodbye to everyone, then turned around and hurried to the car.

Not long after she got on, the bus started.

Su Wan waved goodbye to the three of them again through the car window.

His eyes accidentally met Han Li's eyes.

There was a hint of heat in those eyes, and Su Wan seemed to be burned. She quickly shifted her gaze to Su Lan and Zhou Yanyan.

The bus accelerated and went onto the road. Su Lan and Zhou Yanyan ran forward a few steps.

Han Li stood there without moving, his eyes fixed on the bus moving forward, and he felt as if his heart was leaving with it.