After meeting his second brother, Chen Nongmo's mood visibly improved.
In the following days, while waiting for news from her parents, she visited the scenic spots in J City under the guidance of Brother Shao Zheng.
The J City in the 1970s is completely different from the prosperous city decades later. No matter how simple the buildings are, they have the unique charm of this era.
Of course, Chen Nongmo had to admit that the presence of the considerate and attentive Shao Zheng brother accompanying her during the journey was also a major reason why she was reluctant to leave.
The thoughtful handsome Shao not only borrowed the car, but also got inspiration for the photo studio to take a photo and got a camera.
I acted like a professional photographer throughout the whole process, capturing and preserving countless gorgeous pictures for the brother and sister.
The same is true today. Young people have good physical fitness. No matter how tired they are the day before, they will be full of energy again after a night's rest.
While eating breakfast, Chen Nongmo discussed with the man sitting opposite him where to go for fun today.
The only difference from the past was that there were only two of them at the dinner table that day.
When young Chen Jun learned that he could follow Commander Shao to visit the troops, he could not move.
She left her sister to Brother Shao Zheng without any psychological burden, and happily followed one of Shao Wei'an's guards.
This is the first time the two of them are alone together.
And there is a whole day.
"Where do you want to go today?" After breakfast, Shao Zheng went to make a glass of milk and brought it over.
Ever since he heard the little girl say that it is not good to drink milk on an empty stomach, he has been drinking milk after meals.
"Thank you." Chen Nongmo took it and took a sip. Not surprisingly, the temperature was just right.
Then she raised her head and drank all the milk in the teacup with a few gulps of “ton ton ton” before saying, “Anywhere is fine.”
Shao Zheng reached out to take the teacup and said with a smile, "There's milk at the corner of your mouth."
Chen Nongmo also curled her eyes, but she didn't hand over the teacup. Instead, she got up and went to the kitchen, washed the teacup herself, and wiped the corners of her mouth.
Although it feels good to be taken care of, she is not a young lady who has nothing to lose.
Shao Zheng followed him into the kitchen and filled the clean kettle with boiling water.
The kitchen is quite big and two people can stand inside without feeling crowded.
Everyone was busy with their own work and there was no communication.
But the sunlight poured in through the window, and the atmosphere inexplicably became warmer.
When Chen Nongmo put the clean teacup into the cupboard, Shao Zheng also tightened the lid of the kettle. He turned his head and asked in a gentle voice: "Then let's go first? We can tell you where we want to go on the way."
"Okay." When passing by the living room, Chen Nongmo took down the small bag hanging on the clothes hanger.
Shao Zheng stood at the door. Today he was still not wearing a military uniform. He was wearing a white shirt and black pants. With a height of 188 cm and a straight posture, he was so handsome that he had no peers.
The key point is that this handsome man seems to have no clear understanding of the impact of his outfit.
When he saw the little girl coming over, he smiled and stretched out his hand to her: "Give me the bag."
No matter what kind of girl she is, she is probably powerless to resist such a man.
If, a few days ago, Chen Nongmo could still be in a calm mood and joke with his second brother.
Then, after a few days of close contact, she found that she began to feel embarrassed towards the man in front of her.
Just like at this moment, even though he handed over the packet with a calm expression, his heart still skipped a few beats.
No wonder some people say that it is easy to develop a liking for outstanding people of the opposite sex when traveling together.
Of course, this is limited to outstanding opposite sex.
"Are you going out? Where are you going today?" When Gao Qing woke up naturally and came downstairs, she saw the two of them walking out together.
The two turned around, and Shao Zheng said, "I don't know where to go, so I'll look around as I walk. I left your breakfast in the pot to keep it warm."
Gao Qing was a little disdainful: "Why do we need to keep it warm in the summer? It's more comfortable to drink it cold."
Shao Zheng frowned: "You are still taking medicine, did you forget?"
Gao Qing was diagnosed with gastric ulcer a while ago. Her family was keeping a close eye on her. Seeing her son's displeasure, she quickly surrendered: "Okay, okay, I get it. You guys can leave now."
Shao Zheng was worried and reminded again: "Don't eat cold food."
Gao Qing was annoyed and didn't want to reply. She just winked at the little girl and turned into the kitchen, trying to pretend she didn't see it.
Shao Zheng looked at the little girl who was trying not to laugh helplessly and amusedly: "Let's go?"
".good."
The jeep stopped outside the yard. As soon as the two sat down, Gao Qing ran out in a hurry, shouting, "Come back early in the evening. Your cousin is coming back with your cousin's husband today."
Shao Zheng responded: "Got it."
When the car drove out of the military compound and into the crowded crowd, Chen Nongmo's attention was attracted by a huge poster.
"Shall we go to the movies?"
Shao Zheng had no objection: "There is a cinema not far ahead. Is there a movie you want to watch? If there is one, we can go to a few more and ask about the nearest showtimes."
"No, the one on the poster just now will do."
"OK!"
= A pretty girl came to Commander Shao’s house, and within a few days, the news spread throughout the entire military compound.
Those who had a good relationship with Gao Qing didn't bother to make wild guesses and just asked directly when they visited.
Gao Qing did not hide it, but did not say too much either. She only said that she was the younger sister of her youngest son's friend. She had graduated from high school and came to J City with her brother to travel and visit her brother who was serving in the army.
Can an ordinary family travel around these days? In addition, the girl's temperament, anyone with eyes can see that her family is capable, otherwise they can't support such a delicate girl.
Sure enough, after further questioning, I found out that his father was a teacher.
Although his position is not as high as Commander Shao, he is also a senior military officer.
At least the homes of the few aunts who came here out of curiosity couldn't compare to theirs.
Then, some people began to become active.
This is also human nature. The girl has good character and appearance, and her family background is good. It is not an exaggeration to say that such conditions are sought after by hundreds of families.
However, it would be a bit confusing to go directly to someone’s home to propose matchmaking.
Gao Qing had just finished breakfast and had not had time to wash the dishes when someone came to the door without knowing what was going on.
She had a perfunctory smile on her face as she watched the woman opposite her talking enthusiastically about her son's goodness, but in her heart she was rolling her eyes to the sky.
Miss Yuyu is not Gao Qing's daughter, so what qualifications does she have to help others look for a partner? This man must have gone insane.
The 'crazy' middle-aged woman was completely unaware of Gao Qing's disdain. She talked a lot and drank two cups of tea in succession to quench her thirst. Then she said expectantly, "Sister-in-law, you know me. I am a very honest person and never say anything false. I am not bragging about my third child. He is just the right age and appearance to match your little girl. Please help me to make peace. I remember your kindness."
More than enough? Gao Qing was holding back her anger. If she had been like before, she would have started to rant right now.
But her husband was the highest leader of the military region, and as a wife, she had to maintain some appearances, so even though she was extremely angry, she could only fan away her anger: "You found the wrong person, and that girl is not my daughter."
The middle-aged woman seemed to have no idea how to read people's faces. She acted shrewdly and said, "Hey, how can I ask you to make the decision directly? I'm not stupid. I was thinking of asking my sister-in-law to help me introduce my third son to the girl."
What's the difference between this and the request just now? Gao Qing was speechless, and she was too lazy to argue with her: "Don't think about it, this matter is not negotiable."
"Why?"
"No reason. Go back. I have something else to do. I won't entertain you."
After being clearly told to leave, the middle-aged woman was somewhat reluctant but she did not hesitate to leave. She hesitated for a while before leaving reluctantly.
Before leaving, he looked upstairs several times, and his face showed that he wanted to talk to the girl in person.
"Haha. Wenjuan is still stupid. It's also your fault for having a good temper. If it were me, I would scold her so hard that she wouldn't even be able to raise her head." The woman who had been sitting next to him couldn't help laughing after the people left.
Gao Qing slapped someone with her fan and said, "If I really curse at someone, believe it or not, someone will immediately say that I am acting like a commander's wife. Not to mention, ever since my old Shao became the commander, I have never cursed anyone outright."
Now it was the woman's turn to pat her: "Stop saying things that make people jealous. By the way, where is your lovely little girl? Oh, it's only because my family doesn't have a son of the right age, otherwise I would be tempted. I'm not attracted to the girl's family background, it's mainly because she's so pretty."
Gao Qing believed what he said. She knew what her old friend was like. "Go out and play. What's the point of young people staying at home every day?"
"That's right, but you have to be careful. I heard that there are several people in the family compound who have made plans. Don't scare our little Yuyu."
"Don't worry, my second child is following us."
".That doesn't make sense."
"You think too much."
“.”
= The two people who were watching a movie outside had no idea what was happening in the family compound.
When we came out of the cinema, it was already 11 o'clock in the morning.
While watching the movie, we bought some fried peanuts worth two cents and shared them.
Although Shao Zheng was the one who peeled the shells, Chen Nongmo still felt uncomfortable in his hands.
Knowing that the girl liked cleanliness, the man led her around two corners and came to a staff building where there was a public tap.
"How do you know there is water here? Have you been here before?" After washing his hands, Chen Nongmo took out a clean handkerchief from the small bag hanging on the man.
Shao Zheng also bent down to wash his hands, and smiled when he heard it: "No, I asked when I bought the peanuts."
Hearing this, Chen Nongmo paused for two seconds, then continued wiping, but the corners of his mouth raised silently.
"Are you done?" Shao Zheng lowered his eyes and watched with a smile as the girl slowly wiped the water stains on her hands. Her green jade-like fingers were clean and fresh.
"Oh, okay." Chen Nongmo blinked, came back to his senses and was about to put away the handkerchief.
But when her eyes touched the man's big hand hanging by his side, which was still dripping with water, she hesitated for a moment, and finally handed over the handkerchief in her hand: "Do you want it?"
"Thank you." Shao Zheng's heart trembled, and his actions were faster than his brain. By the time he reacted, he had already held the pink plaid handkerchief in his hand.
Chen Nongmo didn't look up, but he could feel the man's gaze on him.
She thought she wasn't someone who would be easily shy, but the fact was, she could clearly feel her ears getting hotter.
Chen Nongmo forced himself to remain calm and looked up at the man: "Why don't you wipe your hands?"
Shao Zheng didn't know why, but he couldn't help feeling happy. He quickly wiped his hands a few times, then carefully folded the handkerchief and put it in his coat pocket.
It wouldn't be comfortable to put it in your pocket. Of course, Chen Nongmo turned these words over in his mind several times but never said them out loud.
= "Let's find a place to eat?" The two returned the same way, and Shao Zheng turned his head to look at the girl.
Chen Nongmo raised his wrist to check the time: "Okay, let's just eat something, we won't go to a big restaurant."
In the past few days, this person either went to private restaurants or Lao Mo's restaurant, spending money but still feeling uncomfortable.
"There's a state-owned restaurant a few miles away. Can we go there?"
"Okay, I'm craving some noodles."
"Then eat noodles and then go out for a walk?"
"Okay, where to?"
"In the past, there were shadow puppet shows, dramas, and operas, but they can't be performed in recent years. How about going boating? Do you like this?" Shao Zheng raised his hand to lift up the hanging branches and didn't let go until someone walked over.
Chen Nongmo had only seen what the man said in videos before: "Did you like watching it before?"
Shao Zheng smiled and shook his head: "When I was a kid, I was naughty, couldn't sit still, and didn't have much literary sentiment. I mostly climbed trees and went to the river, and my dad often beat me."
It's really hard to tell. In her eyes, Brother Shao Zheng has always been a gentle man. It's hard for her to imagine the scene of him being beaten by his uncle and aunt.
Just thinking about it, the corners of my mouth couldn't help but curl up.
Shao Zheng, whose eyes had been fixed on the girl's face, could not help but feel happy when he saw her smile: "Are you thirsty? There is Arctic Ocean orange soda over there."
Chen Nongmo looked in the direction the man pointed.
Across the street, a large wooden box was placed on top of several stools put together, and the box was covered with a thick quilt.
There were dozens of empty bottles on the ground nearby, and three or four children standing in front of the stall drinking soda.
She nodded: "Want to go over and drink?"
If I remember correctly, my fourth brother once said that empty bottles should be left for others.
Shao Zheng shook his head: "Just give me two cents more."
After saying this, the man pointed to the weeping willow tree not far away and said, "There is a wooden chair over there. Sit down and wait for me."
Chen Nongmo took a look and said, "Okay."
= Willow trees are planted on both sides of many roads in J City.
Sitting on the stool, Chen Nongmo was completely enveloped by the shade of the tree, and he could actually feel a slight chill.
Of course, it was fortunate that it was September now. If it was late spring or early summer, she would definitely not have felt so comfortable.
It's nothing, it's just not a pleasant sight to have catkins falling all over your face.
Just as Chen Nongmo squinted his eyes and enjoyed the breeze on his face, a frivolous whistle came to his ears.
She didn't look back, and wasn't sure if the whistle was directed at her, but she instinctively didn't like it.
In his previous life, because of his outstanding looks, Chen Nongmo, who was at the bottom of society, often encountered various harassments.
It is common to hear people whistling at you while you are walking on the street.
The worst incident happened during her freshman year, when a truck driver whistled at her. She just frowned in disgust and wanted to leave.
Unexpectedly, the other party started to curse at him wildly. After he glared back at him without any fear, the driver, angry and humiliated, stopped the car directly, furious at his own incompetence.
Chen Nongmo was so busy at the time that he didn't have the energy to argue, so he called the police directly.
Later, people she knew advised her to wear a mask.
She knew they meant well, but she just found it ironic.
She obviously didn't do anything, but she has to endure it and wear a mask all year round.
That was a really unpleasant memory.
So when he heard the familiar whistle again, even though he was not sure whether it was directed at him, Chen Nongmo's face turned cold immediately.
Then I realized it belatedly.
These years, I have been protected by my family.
She never wore a mask when walking outside, and no one asked her to hide her face.
Thinking of her family members who gave her a full sense of security, Chen Nongmo's smile returned to her face again. "Hey, you're smiling, and your smile is so beautiful. Are you attracted to me, buddy?"
The slightly frivolous voice reached Chen Nongmo's ears again. She raised her head and looked indifferently at the young man who was pushing a bicycle a few steps away and staring at her in a frivolous manner.
A few guys were lying on the car, thinking they looked very handsome, with cigarettes in their mouths. When they saw Chen Nongmo looking over, their smiles became even more exaggerated.
Honestly speaking, seeing how those guys were trying to be cool in such an inappropriate way, Chen Nongmo felt embarrassed for them.
So. This is what gangsters were like in the seventies?
"What's your name?"
"Would you like to go ice skating with us guys?"
"Our eldest is a great skater."
“.”
Perhaps because they saw that she didn't run away shyly like the other girls, they became more excited and not only said what they wanted, they also moved closer to her.
Of course, the atmosphere these days is tense and hooliganism is a serious crime, so they dare not do anything excessive, they just like to take advantage of others with their mouths.
Then the mean girls who were watching were frightened and ran away screaming.
If it were in the future, Chen Nongmo would have run to a safe place long ago, but at this moment, seeing several people stop and chat two meters away from her, she was too lazy to pay attention.
Of course, the biggest reason why he looked down on others was the man who was running quickly not far away.
= Shao Zheng stood in front of the girl and handed her the soda in his hand, then he turned his face coldly and looked at the few second-rate guys opposite.
The man was very tall. Although he didn't look strong, he wasn't weak either.
Especially when he looks at people with a cold face, he looks very imposing.
The little gangster retreated a little, always feeling that the tall man in front of him was not someone he could easily mess with, even though he looked like a gigolo.
The gangster leader who was called the boss also wanted to run away, but was forced into a dilemma by the looks from his younger brothers.
So, in order to save face, he slammed the bicycle seat hard, spat on the ground beside him, cursed at me, and rushed over with all his might.
Before the person got close, I saw a flash before my eyes, followed by a loud "crash!"
"Boss!" The younger brothers hurriedly jumped into the water to rescue him.
Shao Zheng did not stop them, but watched coldly as they climbed ashore like drowned rats.
The boss was obviously blinded by anger. He shook off the younger brother who was pulling him and was about to rush forward again.
This time, Shao Zheng did not take action. He just said in a cold voice: "Want to go to the police station? Judging from your skilled posture, this is not your first time, right? Do you know how gangsters are sentenced now?"
Obviously, these little hooligans knew how to judge, because by the time the man finished speaking, they didn't care that their dripping clothes would dirty their precious bicycles, and they ran away.
"Puchi." Chen Nongmo laughed out loud.
Shao Zheng turned around: "Are you not scared?"
"Of course not. I saw you coming."
The trust in the words fell into the man's ears. He wanted to laugh, but was embarrassed: "Ahem. I'm glad you didn't scare me."
Noticing that the man was uncomfortable again, Chen Nongmo smiled even more: "I now believe that you were naughty when you were a child. The action of throwing me into the water just now was so smooth."
Well... he's quite handsome. No wonder many girls can't get over the hurdle of being a hero saving the damsel in distress.
Shao Zheng explained: "I'm not like this usually."
Chen Nongmo said, "Oh!" He didn't know if he believed it or not, but he smiled and changed the subject, "Let's go eat, I'm hungry."
Shao Zheng wanted to explain a few more words to show that he was not violent, but he said hesitantly, "Oh, OK, let's go."
= Finish lunch.
The plan to go boating on the lake was ruined.
Because it rained heavily.
Thinking about what Gao Qing had told them when they went out in the morning, the two simply drove directly back to the military compound.
Shao Zheng is a meticulous person, especially when it comes to taking care of Yu Yu.
After parking the car at the door of his house, he took out the umbrella that he had placed in the car, went to the passenger seat, and helped the person get out of the car.
Because of a rain, the two people who had always kept a distance of one person between them suddenly stood shoulder to shoulder.
The distance was so close that they could smell the scent of soap on each other's bodies.
It's impossible to say that I wasn't embarrassed, but the rain was so heavy that it was no exaggeration to say it was pouring.
In addition, the man held most of the umbrella above his head. In order to prevent him from getting wet in the rain, Chen Nongmo put aside the random thoughts in his mind and ran to the yard.
I didn't expect that just as I ran under the eaves and before I could close my umbrella, I heard exaggerated laughter coming from inside the house.
That was a loud voice that even the rainstorm could not cover: ".I was thinking, my third son is so outstanding, but the girl just lacked a chance to meet him. So, I brought him here, sister-in-law, this is a good marriage destined by heaven, I think the two of them are a perfect match."
Suddenly, Chen Nongmo, who was listening with great interest, felt a pressure on his head.
She turned her head and her eyes met a half-wet handsome face.
When they were sharing an umbrella just now, the man was not very close to her, and the umbrella almost fell entirely on him, so he was basically soaked at this moment.
The soaked white shirt clearly showed the lines of the man's strong muscles.
Chen Nongmo's eyes moved downwards, and when they landed on the distinct abdominal muscles, he looked away as if he had been burned. "What...what happened?"
This time, although Shao Zheng's face also turned red, he did not look away. When Yu Yu turned his head away and stopped looking at him, he quietly relaxed his tense muscles and said casually: "Nothing, I just want to tell you that the person talking inside is Aunt Wen Juan. Her third child has been dating a female classmate since junior high school."
"Ah?" Chen Nongmo looked over in confusion.
Shao Zheng tensed his muscles again (End of this chapter)
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