Qin Qinghuai showed no sign of disappointment; on the contrary, his brows and eyes seemed to relax and lift slightly.
"Yes, having good looks is already an advantage for me. I should thank my mom for giving me this good appearance."
"hehe.
However, I must say this upfront: there are probably quite a few rumors about me circulating outside, and I roughly know what they're saying, but I'll still tell you about them anyway.
I'm not a very easy-going person, and I don't like being lectured. If you really push me too far, I might resort to violence.
I'm lazy too. I'm only working here now because I don't want anyone to find fault with me, but actually I don't like working.
Then, I don't like to eat wild vegetables or coarse grains. I usually eat refined grains and more meat.
Actually, a thrifty old person would definitely not approve of this. I'm not that kind of person; I'm frugal and don't know how to manage money.
My favorite thing to do is go up the mountain, not to dig for wild vegetables or mushrooms, but to hunt, fish, or go deep into the mountains—I like all of those.
Qin Qinghuai didn't interrupt, listening quietly until Jian Dan stopped, then slowly began to speak.
"From the day I met you, I could tell that you were different from those other girls. I can't really explain why myself, but that's exactly what attracted me to you."
It might also be related to my own physical condition. I've been in poor health since I was young, so I couldn't pursue my martial arts ambitions. I even had to go through some back channels to join the army, and I was on the academic path. So I can't participate in much strenuous exercise. I probably envy people like you who can run, jump, and are energetic.
What others might consider unconventional, even rebellious, is something I can only admire from afar and never reach.
Her voice was soft and her tone almost flat, yet it stirred a pang of sadness in Jian Dan's heart.
"Then why did you join the army?"
"Hey! I know myself well, all I can do is clerical work."
My parents both came from the battlefield, and naturally they hoped that we would follow in their footsteps. However, my two older brothers went into politics and business, which my parents regretted, but they didn't force them.
I was thinking, since it's all work anyway, what's the difference where it is?
Although they can only do clerical work, it can be considered as making up for their regrets.
Moreover, it's not a bad thing for me. The Cheng brothers and Chao Ge have always been in the army, which I used to envy. Joining the army is actually a dream come true for me.
This may be the first and only time that the elderly couple has ever used connections.
But only this once. After joining the army, apart from the intense physical training, I was no different from them.
The last sentence sounded like a forced attempt to save face, but Jian Dan didn't show any unusual expression.
"Then how did you get here? Don't tell me you were kicked here, I don't believe it."
Qin Qinghuai also relaxed a lot; at least his body wasn't so tense anymore.
"That's part of the reason."
"Furthermore, Brother Chao told me that there's going to be a big move here, saying it's a good opportunity. When I went back and mentioned it, the old folks discussed it, and since Brother Chao and my uncle are here, it's perfect. And things aren't quiet in Beijing either, so they simply had someone quietly transfer me over here."
"But I never expected that I would meet you after just one trip to the deep mountains."
She even started thinking about getting married.
As she spoke, her face turned red again. Jian Dan opened her mouth, somewhat speechless. Wait, isn't this the opposite? She's a woman and she hasn't even blushed, but he's blushed several times already.
"When you're looking for a partner, don't you need your family to vet them for you?"
"As long as I'm happy, my parents won't object to my marriage."
Besides, I've already called home to tell them you're hungry. My mom even told me to hurry up and find someone else, lest you get snatched away.
What?
She simply stood on tiptoe and reached out to touch his forehead.
Are you sure you don't have a fever? Or are you exaggerating my abilities?
Even she herself, if her child found her a daughter-in-law like that, she doesn't know what she would think.
"No, no, my parents are very happy. If the situation in Beijing weren't so tense that they shouldn't come out, they would definitely be on the bus by now."
But I bet my mom has already gathered good things at home and mailed them here.
When I arrived, I only had one bag with me; she mailed it over, so it must have been like moving house.
She stared at him for a long time; his joy, shyness, and excitement were all genuine.
With a simple sigh, it seems that this isn't so bad.
Anyway, she didn't have any expectations for love. If a marriage certificate could bring her decades of peace and quiet, it would be worth it.
Even if she really does meet the wrong person, she's not afraid. She has ways to either extricate herself or seek revenge.
"Since you've made up your mind, then when you come back, go find your second aunt and propose marriage."
Qin Qinghuai's body trembled, and he abruptly looked up.
"You really agreed? Really, you're not lying to me?"
Jian Dan was actually quite puzzled. How deep could their feelings be after just one meeting? Why was he acting like he wouldn't marry anyone but her?
"Since I've said it, I naturally won't go back on my word. However, if you go back on your word halfway through, or create a mess during the marriage, then I won't be lenient with you."
"No, no,"
Qin Qinghuai was almost delirious with ecstasy.
"No, I'll go back and prepare right away. I'll be back soon."
Wait for me, you must wait for me.
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