"You better be like that. If I find out you're acting on emotion, I'll definitely bring you back. You better remember that," Zhang Hongmei said seriously with a stern face.
"Yes, I will definitely remember that. I will never act on emotion again, and I will always think things through carefully."
"Stone, does it hurt when Lu Jing hit you?"
"It hurt, I felt so wronged back then, okay? If there hadn't been so many outsiders around, I definitely would have cried."
"Serves her right. By the way, I still kept that girl around and had her cook, but that's her choice."
"I just wanted to help people to the end, to see things through to the end."
"Stone, it's time for you to get married."
"Sure, I have no objection, as long as my parents agree."
"You don't have any requests? We're going to live together from now on."
“Sister Hongmei, I really have no objection. My parents agree, so at least she's a good person. Besides, I'm so busy in the army, so I'll let her stay home with my parents. As long as she can do that, that's fine.”
"No requirements regarding appearance, education, or job?"
"Hehe, you wouldn't find me an ugly woman, would you? I don't really have any special requirements regarding education. As long as she's kind-hearted and not short-sighted, that's fine. With you at work, what do I have to worry about?"
"Hmph! You're quite open-minded. Didn't you ever have a crush on a girl when you were in school?"
Shi Tou shook his head. "I didn't pay attention back then. Besides, it's been so many years since graduation, and we haven't kept in touch. I've even forgotten what my female classmates look like."
"What do you think of Liu Xu? She studies medicine, is down-to-earth, beautiful, and skilled in martial arts. As for her character, after knowing her for so long, I think she's quite good. She's especially patient with children. It's just that I'm worried you might look down on her because of her background."
Willow catkins?
"How about it?"
The image of willow catkins appeared in Shi Tou's mind, and they really were quite pretty. Besides Sister Hongmei, she was probably the prettiest person here.
Zhang Hongmei could tell from Shi Tou's expression that he was thinking about this.
Shi Tou is 24 and Liu Xu is 22; they're a good age match, and more importantly, Zhang Hongmei is very satisfied with Liu Xu. A person's state of mind reveals what kind of person they are. Liu Xu has been by her side for over three years and is a kind-hearted girl.
"She's quite pretty, but how come she'd even be interested in me?"
"Oh? You lack confidence so much?"
Stone scratched his head. "I've never been in contact with girls before."
"If you don't like willow catkins, ask your brother-in-law to find some for you at their workplace."
"Let's not trouble my brother-in-law. The girls there are all too capable. I'm afraid my parents and sister will suffer."
"You're overthinking it. With me here, who would dare? Besides, your brother-in-law will definitely find you the best."
"No, let's just have willow catkins. Since you brought it up, you must have taken a liking to them. If you like them, my parents will definitely like them too."
"What kind of logic is that? You don't like it yourself?"
"I really don't know, I haven't thought about it yet, but I don't like to cry all the time. As a military wife, it's better to be strong, right?"
"Then why are you helping that young girl?"
"Can you please stop bringing this up? I just genuinely feel sorry for her, okay?"
"You think she's pitiful, but there might be even more pitiful girls in the future."
"What does that have to do with me? I will absolutely not have any contact with other girls after I get married."
"Hmph! I don't believe it. Do you know why so many people abandoned their wives and children? It's because when they were wounded on the battlefield, they were treated in hospitals by young and beautiful female nurses. They just got tired of the old and crave the new!"
"Haha, Sister Hongmei, you're overthinking it. Don't you believe me?"
"Hmph! If you find out about this in the future, don't worry, you'll never be able to leave Liujiatun for the rest of your life. I wonder if anyone will still be willing to follow you when you have nothing left."
"Do I have absolutely no credibility?"
"Well, at least I don't believe you."
Stone was truly exasperated; this was never going to end. He quickly changed the subject, or he might get beaten up again.
"Okay, I'll go ask the girl about it later, just in case she doesn't like me."
“Okay, Liu Xu will be back before noon. She is currently learning from Old Master Sun. She is a reliable girl. I chose her because she needs to stay by your side. Don’t think that just because you’ve all kept it from me, I don’t know that you were seriously injured a while ago. I feel at ease with her by your side.”
"Sister Hongmei!" Shi Tou was truly moved; this was someone who was thinking of him wholeheartedly.
"Alright, go to the training room. Your kung fu is really not that great. Today, a foreign master is here to teach the kids close combat skills. Go and learn from him. What if you get seriously injured again?"
"I know, I know, I'll leave the army. I'll definitely study hard." Shi Tou left immediately after saying that, otherwise, if he kept nagging, he really wouldn't be able to handle it.
Zhang Hongmei called Lu Jing in, "Is everything prepared at Sanya's place?"
"Yes, everything is ready. The train tickets are for tonight."
"Alright, then please take Aunt Bai there. I can't let my third aunt get tired."
"Okay, I understand. Everything is arranged."
Zhang Hongmei felt at ease letting Lu Jing go there. To outsiders, Lu Jing was her agent, someone who could represent her.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Lu Jing smiled and shook her head, "No problem."
Zhang Hongmei picked up the phone and called Sanya.
"Auntie, Lu Jing is leaving tonight. She'll be sending an experienced nanny over, so you should rest well and not overwork yourself."
“How could this be tiring? Washing diapers is Songzi’s job. Your third uncle does the grocery shopping and cleaning. I just cook.”
“Then let’s not do it anymore. By the way, the stone has grown too big. What do you think of Liu Xu? I just thought this girl was reliable and had medical skills. If things work out, I want her to stay by the stone’s side so we can feel at ease.”
"Of course it's great! I've had my eye on it for a long time. Do you think people would even like a stone?"
"I don't know. I just told Shi Tou, and he said he would talk to Liu Xu himself."
“If it works out, Hongmei will have them get married right away. Your third uncle and I will go straight back to Liujiatun from here. Shitou’s wedding must be held in our hometown.”
"Hehe, you're really in a hurry."
"How could I not be anxious? He's out there all alone, and I can't sleep well all day. I peeked at him while he was taking a shower, and there was such a long incision on his ribs."
"If I could get together with Liu Xu, at least she knows medicine and could take care of him." Li Cuihua choked up a little.
"Okay, let's finalize it today. He still has a month of vacation left. If that doesn't work, we'll call Brother Er Lengzi and ask him to extend his vacation. We have to get him married and leave. You wait for my good news."
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