First update
Less than a year after arriving in the 1970s, Qin Yao was still unable to break away from the influence of her past upbringing, which often made her feel very confused. The material conditions in the 1970s were poor, but the society was full of vitality and people had happy and satisfied smiles on their faces.
That warm friendly mood and natural sense of relaxation were something Qin Yao, who grew up after the millennium, could not understand.
People at this time are very likely to give their true feelings, like Chen Baozhen falling in love with Gao Jianguo, and their neighbor Zaohua's simple enthusiasm towards her... Qin Yao smiles at everyone, but she habitually builds a transparent "barrier" around herself to isolate herself from everyone else in the world.
Gu Cheng said that she was cold-hearted, which was true. Qin Yao could not convince herself to love someone completely, to rely on someone, and to give her whole heart to "him".
Even if there is a so-called "favorability system" to back it up, it won't work.
Just because her mind and her body are filled with something called "vigilance".
Last night, she lay in Gu Cheng's arms, thinking about this matter all the time. As a literature lover, Qin Yao has delicate feelings. She was wondering why? Why has there been such a change in the thinking of this generation? Why did she become such a vigilant person?
Although their generation has good material living conditions and no longer has to worry about dropping out of school, most of them live in anxiety and fear.
It was a society where utilitarianism prevailed and efficiency was paramount. Many people had long since stopped believing in and yearning for love, and only put "making money" first.
It seems that only money can bring people a sense of security.
There is a lot of distrust between people.
Education after the millennium is "children must not lose at the starting line", "thousands of troops cross a single-plank bridge", and "one point more can kill thousands of people".
From the moment they were born, they entered into an endless competition. All the classmates, both male and female, were competitors. They had to be wary of everyone and strive to be the best. They were cultivated poisonous insects.
After graduation, competition intensifies, social software is well developed and media information is abundant. The Gu worms have to repeatedly reaffirm and prove their position in the social hierarchy. How many people have they crushed, and how many people have they ridden over their heads?
No matter how good the material conditions are, one will still feel anxious and fearful when comparing with others.
How can you fall in love with someone when you live in such an environment? Falling in love with the "wrong" person will lead to a terrible downgrade in social class. It is better to choose money.
People born in the 1970s had a very weak sense of competition, and as a result, they were inefficient and had low work enthusiasm.
The feelings between people also become deeper. Due to poor social transportation conditions, people often live in one place and never go out for their entire lives. They must maintain good relationships with their neighbors, or at least not make the relationships too strained. Therefore, people are willing to maintain long-term relationships.
Love, friendship, and family affection are all true emotions that people yearn for.
Qin Yao cannot judge which era is good or bad, as each has its own advantages and benefits, but she knows that since she has already settled down here, she needs to change her mindset. She wants to maintain and manage her marriage, family, and friendships for a long time.
So, she should pay more attention to her husband.
I have chosen this man for my whole life.
"Ring, ring, ring--" the alarm clock on the bedside table rang. The curtains blocked the view and it was still grey outside, still dark.
Qin Yao's eyes were dry and she couldn't open them. She wanted to throw this annoying alarm clock away. She hadn't slept enough, really not enough... Why did the alarm clock ring just when she closed her eyes?
A hand pressed the alarm clock and the ringing stopped.
Gu Cheng sat up and looked at the woman sleeping beside him with some amusement. It was she who was determined to set the alarm yesterday, and now she was also the one who couldn't get up. He had already gotten used to getting up at this time and didn't need an alarm.
The heartless boy failed on the first day, yet yesterday he was still vowing to send him out.
He leaned over, took a breath on Qin Yao's neck which was covered with strawberry marks, helped her to tighten the blanket, and reset the alarm clock.
Qin Yao goes to work at 8 o'clock, and it doesn't matter if she goes at 9 o'clock. There are no strict requirements on the working hours, and there is not much to do.
Gu Cheng put the alarm clock back on the bedside table and was about to get out of bed to put on his clothes when someone hugged his waist from behind.
Qin Yao opened her eyes, clung to him in a daze, and murmured, "Captain Gu, you are more useful than an alarm clock."
She yawned three or four times in a row but didn't open her eyes, and moved her head noisily like a chick pecking at rice.
Gu Cheng pried the clinging chicken apart and said, "Sleep for a while."
Qin Yao tried her best to open her eyes. She couldn't fail on the first day. She had to watch Gu Cheng go out to work today. When she got up before, there was no sign of the man beside her, which made her feel confused that Gu Cheng had not come back.
Gu Cheng changed into a military uniform, Qin Yao let her waist-length hair down, wore slippers, and floated behind the man like a ghost.
Gu Cheng felt someone pulling his waist. He turned around and saw long straight black hair hanging down in a mess, covering the woman's pretty face, making her look like a female ghost in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.
The female ghost used her ten fingers to pry apart her long hair, rolled her eyes, stuck out her tongue, and said in a faint voice: "Give me back my life."
Gu Cheng: “…”
He really couldn't help it, so he hugged the funny guy in front of him into his arms. He couldn't help but think of the day they first met. Qin Yao was gasping for breath, acting like a real patient.
He fell on the bed laughing: "Yaoyao, you have such rich expressions."
"It's early in the morning. It will wake you up."
The female ghost Yaoyao was forced to sit in front of the dressing table. Gu Cheng helped his beloved wife, the female ghost, comb her hair and braided her hair himself.
"It should be a little fluffy, not the kind that sticks to the scalp. It doesn't look good. Comb it backwards like this."
Qin Yao gathered her braids to her chest and looked at the beautiful girl in the mirror. She felt inferior.
Gu Cheng has such skillful hands and can comb such beautiful braids. If he doesn’t want to be a commander, he can be a stylist.
Professional teacher Tony can achieve 200% effect.
"When I'm on vacation, I'll do your bun like the one in the ancient books, the Fallen Horse Bun? The Flying Fairy Bun?"
"You're just bragging. You can do this? Have you learned it? Have you combed your sister's hair?"
"Do I need to learn it? I can learn it just by looking at it."
"...Captain Gu, you're treating me like a guinea pig!"
The two of them took their time to comb their hair. Gu Cheng glanced at his watch and said, "I have to wake up half an hour earlier from now on."
"Go to bed early at night."
After seeing Gu Cheng off to the door, the couple kissed each other goodbye affectionately. After Gu Cheng went out, he started his morning run directly, while Qin Yao fetched some water and leisurely watered the plants in the yard.
It is still the dry season and there is little rain, but that does not mean that it will not rain. Qin Yao has placed several water containers in the yard and on the second-floor balcony to collect rainwater.
Rainwater is best for planting flowers and watering vegetables.
The roses planted by Qin Yao have already formed buds. Roses grow fast, and even before they bloom, the buds already have a strong floral fragrance, the scent of roses, which is very sweet.
Her mood at this moment was like a flower, cheerful, relaxed and happy.
After the quarrel yesterday, the couple's relationship became better, and Qin Yao also made a decision. She would let go of all her vigilance, devote herself to Gu Cheng wholeheartedly, trust him, and rely on him. The couple would depend on each other and go through the ups and downs of their lives.
"Was your window broken yesterday?" Sister Zaohua usually got up early, tended to the yard, watered and weeded, and unexpectedly caught a glimpse of Qin Yao at this point.
Qin Yao was squatting beside a bush full of flower buds, what a charming beauty.
Qin Yao was vague: "...My window?"
"I saw someone climbing up your window. I was so scared that I almost called for help. I thought it was a thief. Lao Zhou said it was Captain Gu, who was repairing the window?"
Qin Yao counted the flower buds one by one, full of pride, and prepared to apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, "We had a fight."
The grass grew so well that it actually forked and grew two flower buds.
"Are you fighting? I didn't hear anything."
"I locked the door and didn't talk to him, so he climbed through the window." Pinch off the short branches that have not grown well at the base of the rose and thin out the leaves.
Sister Zaohua looked at her with surprise.
"Next time I'll lock the windows."
Sister Zaohua: “…”
Qin Yao wore a modified white shirt and light-colored wide-leg pants, which made her look slim and long-legged. She had a thick, fluffy braid hanging down in front of her chest and a beige hat on her head, looking no different from the fashionable girl on the cover.
Many people looked at her along the way.
Qin Yao walked into the office and took the initiative to boil water to make tea. Until now, she has become accustomed to drinking tea and reading newspapers.
When I arrive at the office in the morning, I drink a cup of hot tea and read the fresh newspaper.
"Xiao Qin?"
"Deputy Director Liu, can I pour you a cup?"
Deputy Director Liu looked at her in surprise. She originally thought she would see a haggard Qin Yao, but she did not expect that the one who appeared in the office today was a radiant Qin Yao.
She looks like the heroine in a foreign movie from the 1950s and 1960s.
"Are you okay yesterday? Captain Gu didn't look very happy. I thought you two were going to have a fight."
Qin Yao poured her tea and said, "He likes to throw tantrums."
"Deputy Director Liu, next time you come to my house for dinner, if he dares to show his displeasure again, I will beat him to death." After saying this, Qin Yao felt that she seemed too arrogant, so she continued:
"I have already educated him after you left yesterday."
"My mother said, teach your son in public and teach your husband behind his back."
Qin Yao spoke aggressively, wondering if she had the demeanor of a Hedong Lion? It was not easy for her to lose her temper in front of Gu Cheng in public, but now that Gu Cheng was not around, she could say whatever she wanted.
"Xiao Qin, you're not feeling well." Deputy Director Liu was stunned. She had thought of so many words to comfort Qin Yao, but now they were of no use.
What exactly happened in the Gu family yesterday?
Qin Yao seemed like she was possessed this morning.
Xiao Yan was seriously deceiving herself, and Qin Yao's condition was even more serious. Yesterday, she told Xiao Yan that she wanted to introduce Qin Yao to Xiao Yan. They both had the same experience, both had husbands with bad tempers and were difficult to deal with. These two Xianglinsao who were complaining about their misfortunes just happened to get together...
Um, Xianglin Sao?
It is no longer Xianglin Sao, but Kong Yiji, it is Ah Q. A scholar’s stealing is not considered stealing. So what kind of understanding of the Ah Q spirit is this about the so-called teaching husband she mentions?
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