Qiao Shanshan was still immersed in the dream of marrying Dai Donglin. She thought that Chu Yu was able to have a good life only because she was lucky and married a good man.
Qiao Ru, however, was more realistic and more willing to seize the small happiness in front of her.
Lu Jinwen submitted the marriage application. The marriage application required a premarital medical examination and a letter of introduction. The two needed to go to the hospital for a check-up. Qiao Ru was particularly shy, but fortunately, the hospital visit was just a formality, and the two quickly completed the procedures.
Lu Jinwen breathed a sigh of relief. Afraid that Qiao Ru would be cold, he bought her a sweet potato at the hospital entrance.
As Qiao Ru ate the sweet potato, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
What's wrong with Lu Jinwen? It's just that Qiao Shanshan doesn't know what's good for her. There are so many good things in this world, but no matter how good they are, they don't belong to you. Only the happiness you hold in your hands is real!
Lu Jinwen, this somewhat domineering and straightforward man, was worried that she would be cold, so he bought her sweet potatoes, sugar figurines, and soda.
These things aren't expensive, but aren't they happiness?
A letter of introduction is required for the marriage certificate. Lu Jinwen asked someone to help him complete the formalities. Qiao Ru's situation is a bit special, but her brother is a martyr, so the political review shouldn't be a big problem.
As expected, it was approved within half a month.
After the marriage report was submitted, some people in the team knew about the two of them. Their relationship was now out in the open, and Qiao Ru began to openly bring him meals.
Lu Jinwen never imagined he would receive such treatment.
Qiao Ru was gentle and considerate. The two often read books, wrote, and discussed literature together. Occasionally, when they were a little bolder, Qiao Ru would sit on his lap, and Lu Jinwen would hug her with a flushed face. Both of them were covered in sweat, sitting upright and tense, not daring to move, their hearts beating very fast.
Lu Jinwen wiped the sweat from his brow, smelled the fragrance emanating from Qiao Ru, and thought that when a man gets older, he should find a woman.
Why was he so clueless all those years ago?
Qiao Ru also sensed the unusual movement between his legs, and she couldn't help but ask, "Brother Lu, have you ever had a girlfriend before?"
Lu Jinwen repeatedly denied it, saying, "I've never even held a girl's hand in my entire life."
His eagerness to express his opinion amused Qiao Ru. The two exchanged a glance, their eyes meeting, a sweet and indescribable connection filling their eyes.
At first, Qiao Ru only set her sights on Lu Jinwen in order to stay in Beijing and the team. But after spending time together, she was won over by Lu Jinwen's simple optimism.
Qiao Ru felt that Qiao Shanshan was wrong. Not every man in this world needs to be as outstanding as Dai Donglin, so outstanding that people look up to him. He can also be an ordinary man like Lu Jinwen.
Is there anything wrong with being an ordinary man?
Qiao Ru felt that Lu Jinwen was a perfect match for her. Her family background was worse than Lu Jinwen's, and marrying Lu Jinwen was already a step up for her. She would meet better people at every stage of her life. The key was not to lose sight of the bigger picture and not to be greedy.
One cannot have it all.
Holding onto a tiny bit of happiness is enough!
Qiao Ru began to hope that Lu Jinwen could become a ray of light in her parched life.
Perhaps because she had established a relationship with Lu Jinwen, Qiao Ru could be more open and honest with Dai Donglin and no longer regarded Chu Yu as a potential rival.
Seeing that she had changed a lot, Dai Donglin asked:
"I heard you're planning to go back to your hometown?"
Qiao Ru looked a little nervous. "Brother Dai, don't you know? Lu Jinwen has already submitted his marriage application. Once the application is approved, we'll hold our wedding banquet."
Dai Donglin was stunned for a moment, hardly believing his ears.
"What did you say? Lu Jinwen has already submitted his marriage application?"
Qiao Ru was a little puzzled. "Yes, what's wrong? Or does Brother Dai think I'm not good enough for Lu Jinwen, and that our marriage is unacceptable to you?"
Dai Donglin quickly explained, "That's not how it is! I made a bet with Lu Jinwen: whoever submits the marriage application first wins! The loser has to wash the winner's socks for a month!"
Dai Donglin's words made Qiao Ru burst into laughter. "Brother Dai, how can you men be so childish? I didn't even know you made such a bet. I'm sorry, Brother Dai, our marriage application has already been submitted, and it should be approved in half a month if nothing unexpected happens. You and Miss Zhou should hurry up too!"
From an outsider's perspective, Zhou Chuyu is indeed an excellent marriage prospect.
How could Qiao Ru have ever thought that she was the one clinging to Dai Donglin?
With such a beautiful girlfriend, Dai Donglin was genuinely afraid she would run away.
Indeed, those involved are often blinded by their own interests. Sometimes, one cannot be too blindly obsessive. If everyone is like Qiao Shanshan, blinded by their obsessions, it is easy to fall into a trap and be unable to get out.
Qiao Ru breathed a sigh of relief, extremely glad that she had chosen the right path.
Lu Jinwen has a good reputation in the team, which proves that he is a decent person. He is able to save his allowance and has several thousand yuan in savings, which proves that his family is well-off and his family does not need his financial support. He also does not have any bad habits such as being extravagant, gambling, or engaging in prostitution.
From any perspective, Lu Jinwen is a good choice.
Qiao Shanshan has completed her onboarding procedures. Today is her first day at work. She went to the infirmary to change her clothes and stood at her post.
The infirmary isn't particularly busy, since it only handles simple bandaging and dispensing routine medications to the team members. Sometimes, only a few people might come all day.
It's a job with little work and easy tasks, so many people are vying to do it.
If the previous nurse hadn't gotten pregnant, and if Qiao Shanshan's brother hadn't sacrificed his life for the country, this job would never have been hers.
As Qiao Shanshan stood inside, the nurse from next door came over to chat with her, speaking in a gossipy tone:
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