Chapter 195
The two hugged each other naturally, and it was unknown when they kissed each other. Anyway, they stood at the door for more than ten minutes after entering.
Finally, when Zhou Jiani realized that she was about to run out of oxygen, she pushed the person away, panting. Her rationality came back to her, and she thought of the injury on Qiu Zeming's leg: "Your leg..."
"It's okay!" Qiu Zeming reached out and pulled the person into his arms, hugging her greedily. This was the person he thought about day and night, and only by holding her could he feel the reality.
After a while, their emotions gradually calmed down. Zhou Jiani, her lips slightly swollen and her cheeks flushed, pulled Qiu Zeming to sit on a high stool nearby. She said softly, "It's hot in here. Take off your military coat. Otherwise, you'll sweat and catch a cold when you get home... Just sit here and don't move. Give me your clothes... I'll get you some water."
Qiu Zeming sat there obediently, letting the other person take off his coat. His gentle eyes followed the busy figure in the room, and a smile unconsciously appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"What time did you arrive?"
"The train under ten..."
I called a rickshaw and rushed to a nearby guesthouse to stay, fetched some water and got myself ready before coming here.
The stitches on his leg had just been removed, so it was a little inconvenient for him to walk and he walked slowly.
Zhou Jiani poured some water, quickly went into the kitchen, got some apples and oranges from the warehouse, and asked loudly, "You haven't eaten yet, have you?"
Only after his partner was no longer in the living room did Qiu Zeming quietly wipe the sweat from his temples. He pressed his hand against the wound on his leg, exhaling softly. Suddenly, he heard Zhou Jiani calling him from the kitchen. He panicked for a moment, then quickly sat up straight and said, "I ate something on the train."
Zhou Jiani came out with a bowl of dumplings. She took the pot next to her and put it on the stove. She poured boiling water from the thermos and put the dumplings in to simmer. She said without question, "Have another bowl of dumplings."
"good!"
Zhou Jiani dragged a stool and sat across from Qiu Zeming, saying seriously, "Can you tell me about your injury? How long have you been injured? Did you come here directly from the border or did you go back to the capital for treatment..."
The mat his partner was sitting on was shorter than the stool he was sitting on. She rested her elbows on her knees, chopsticks still in her hand picking dumplings, and looked up at him, her eyes filled with anxiety and worry. Qiu Zeming's heart softened, and he said in a gentle and understated voice, "It's been almost ten days. After receiving treatment locally, he returned to the capital to recuperate. He was just scratched with a knife, but no bone was broken. It's really not serious."
There were no injuries to the bones, but it wasn't just a cut, it was someone stabbed his calf with a dagger.
Knowing that Zhou Jiani was going to take the college entrance examination, I didn't dare mention it for fear that it would distract her.
Zhou Jiani thought about the ending of Qiu Zeming in his previous life, in which he lost a leg.
I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or some kind of destiny, but I’m still injured in the leg in this life. Although it’s much lighter than in the previous life, Zhou Jiani still can’t suppress the panic in her heart.
Seeing her hesitate several times, with a look of condemnation in her eyes but also of endurance, Qiu Zeming held Zhou Jiani's hand and said, "I will pay more attention to safety in the future. I will think more about you and my family..."
What he didn't tell Zhou Jiani was that it was precisely because of Jiani's care for him and her repeated reminders to him to think more about her and his family that he remained extremely vigilant during the operation, did not chase after them rashly, and avoided the trap set by the enemy.
But the final battle was inevitable, but at the most critical moment he burst out with unprecedented potential, allowing himself to avoid a fatal blow from the enemy's blade.
Compared to this minor injury, if I had pursued him relentlessly in a fit of rage, the consequences would have been disastrous.
"Just remember it."
Qiu Zeming smiled: "I remember, I always remember." He changed the subject and asked about Zhou Jiani's exam results and where she filled in the application form.
Zhou Jiani had not yet adapted to the situation after the exam and had not had time to write a letter to Qiu Zeming to tell him about this. Now there was no need to write a special letter. He was sitting in her dormitory and she could tell him about it.
"I filled in Hua University and Capital Normal University in the capital, as well as Chonghui University in this province. The other few were just filled in to make up the numbers. Even if I can't get into Hua University, I will definitely get into Chonghui University and Capital Normal University..." Zhou Jiani then started with the gossip, talking about her own review, the efforts of Bai Haoyang and others, and the worries after the exam, etc.
The dumplings were ready and Zhou Jiani filled a big bowl with them. Qiu Zeming listened while eating until sweat broke out on his forehead, and he felt very at ease.
Zhou Jiani finally asked: "How many days can you stay?"
Qiu Zeming: "I should be able to stay until after New Year's Day. Then I'll go to Qiyang and visit my uncle and aunt."
Zhou Jiani was a little happy to hear that he could stay until after New Year's Day.
Qiu Zeming stood up, took the bag he brought and opened it. He first took out a thick roll of bills, then took out a pair of women's military boots, a tweed coat, and a sweater.
He said, "There's still some food. Bring it over tomorrow."
Zhou Jiani: "You are injured, why did you bring so many things?"
Qiu Zeming: "I didn't bring much. I have two packages on the way. One is sent here, and the other is sent to my uncle and aunt. When I visit, I won't bring too much... Try on the boots."
While Zhou Jiani was trying on the boots, Qiu Zeming glanced around the room, went to get some water and wash the bowls and pots, then paused on the wooden bed in the living room and said, "Did Yu Wanxia and the others stay here during the exam days?"
The boots were the right size. Zhou Jiani stood up and walked a few steps. After hearing this, she said, "Well, I haven't had time to take them off yet..." She suddenly thought of something and her face turned red. There was a ready-made bed. She really wanted to let Qiu Zeming sleep in the living room, but considering the impact, she had to give up. Otherwise, could she borrow one from a neighbor for one night?
Sister Dai’s house is definitely not suitable, you can go ask Secretary Wang.
But Qiu Zeming refused, saying, "Don't bother me. I'll ride your bike back later and buy you some freshly baked steamed buns from the state-owned restaurant tomorrow morning."
First, he had planned it, and second, he didn't want Jiani to owe anyone a favor.
Zhou Jiani was worried about his leg injury and the slippery road he would ride on, but Qiu Zeming said the doctor recommended that he exercise more. Seeing that he insisted, Zhou Jiani could only remind him again and again: "Don't go to the restaurant tomorrow morning, just come over to eat."
"It's okay, it's not far away. This distance is nothing."
Qiu Zeming was worried that the security guard would start to have too many thoughts if he stayed any longer, so he said goodbye reluctantly.
Zhou Jiani watched him ride away on his bike, and only closed the door and prepared to rest after the person turned the corner.
The sudden sense of relaxation and emptiness after the college entrance examination was filled by her boyfriend's sudden return. Zhou Jiani's mouth was curled up with joy. She hummed a song, washed up, and went to bed to rest.
After that, everyone in the dormitory bungalow area knew that Team Leader Zhou's soldier boyfriend had returned. There was nothing they could do about it because Qiu Zeming had a very strong presence. He was handsome and very hardworking. He would come to pick up Comrade Zhou in the morning, and he would wait for him in the dormitory when he got to work. He would also be very virtuous and prepare meals for Team Leader Zhou to come back at noon and in the evening.
Many people envy Team Leader Zhou for being competent and considerate.
On their day off, the two returned to the Forward Brigade. Zhang Baosheng's eyes reddened with excitement when he saw Qiu Zeming. Bai Haoyang and the others happily rushed over to hug Qiu Zeming, but were stopped by Zhou Jiani, who winked and said, "Stop making a fuss."
After all, Bai Haoyang grew up in a compound, so he immediately thought that Qiu Zeming's home leave might be a little unusual. When he had a chance, he asked quietly, only to find out that Qiu Zeming had come back to recuperate. He immediately looked worried.
The aunties and grandmas in the village were also very happy to see Qiu Zeming in his military uniform. Some even joked, "If you don't come back, Jiani will fly away as a college student."
Zhou Jiani found it very funny.
"Zeming, are you coming back to get married this time?"
"Comrade Xiao Qiu...or should I call you Comrade Liberation Army? Seeing you made me realize how time flies. It's been two years, hasn't it? It feels like just yesterday."
"You've changed a lot. When you first came here, your face looked a bit childish, but now you really feel like an adult..."
No matter what his fellow villagers said, Qiu Zeming responded with a smile and accepted all the teasing. He felt at home returning to this place.
Liu Yan ran over after hearing the news, his face beaming with joy. Qiu Zeming followed him to see the greenhouse. It had been expanded and was being well-maintained. Liu Yan was so excited that he was incoherent. Subconsciously, he still felt that Qiu Zeming was still the greenhouse manager, and he kept on reporting to him the achievements and changes of the past two years...
At noon, everyone had a meal together at Yu Wanxia's place. Zhang Baosheng, Zhang Laosi, Liu Tong and others went there. They didn't drink any alcohol, but just ate and talked, briefly reminiscing about the past.
The days of waiting for the results were supposed to be long, but with Qiu Zeming by her side, the time seemed to pass very quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Day, and Zhou Jiani and Qiu Zeming returned to Qi Yang.
When her son-in-law came to her house in his military uniform, Yu Huifang couldn't stop smiling. She greeted him loudly in the corridor on the second floor: "Oh, Zeming is here. You must be exhausted from the journey. I heard Jiani say that you were back the other day. Your grandma has been looking forward to it..."
The day after Qiu Zeming came back, Zhou Jiani called the factory and said that Qiu Zeming had returned and had sent them something.
Yu Huifang didn't care whether it was something or not; she just wanted her son-in-law to come over.
When she shouted, the neighbors in the corridor all looked out and saw the Zhou family's particularly energetic son-in-law coming up and giving Yu Huifang a military salute. Yu Huifang was so happy that she was about to lose her mind.
Qiu Zeming knew that if he had been away for too long, there would definitely be some rumors, and the Zhou family would be under some pressure, so he was happy to cooperate with his mother-in-law in putting on a show. He deliberately stood in the corridor to make sure that all the neighbors who were peeking out saw him before he prepared to go into the house.
Jiang Xinfeng also came out to greet him, smiling so much that her brows were not visible, and she kept saying, "Good boy, come into the house and warm up."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law welcomed their son-in-law whom they hadn't seen for a long time. Zhou Jiani sighed behind her. Is she still the baby of her grandma and mother?
During the two days of staying in the provincial capital, Qiu Zeming did not take his girlfriend shopping or watching movies. He was very filial and came to talk to his grandmother every day. He had lunch with the Zhou family at noon and in the evening. When he had nothing to do, he took Zhou Jiani for a walk in the dormitory area. All the rumors, both overt and covert, were self-defeating.
On January 2nd, a phone call came to the Second Textile Factory. Liu Qin answered the phone and was stunned for a moment. Then he loudly confirmed with the person on the other end of the phone: "Is it true? Comrade Yu Huifang's daughter was admitted to Hua University? Oh, who are you? No, no, no, which unit are you from? I'll ask Huifang to ask Jiani to call you back... Oh, the Qianjin Brigade, I know, I know..."
After hanging up the phone, Liu Qin was still a little dazed. Colleagues in the same office asked, "Where did Yu Huifang's daughter get admitted?"
Liu Qin cried out, "Hua Da, oh my, this is unbelievable. I have to go and call Huifang..."
Zhou Jiani and Qiu Zeming were strolling around the dormitory area again, heading towards the entrance. Yu Huifang was riding back on her bike like a roller coaster. She almost couldn't stop when she passed her daughter and son-in-law. She said in a crackling voice, "Jiani, go to the factory and call the Qianjin Brigade. They called to say you got in, got in to Huazhong University..."
Was Yu Huifang excited? She was so excited she couldn't believe it. She was afraid Liu Qin might have misheard and misinformed her. What if Jiani didn't get into Huazhong University?
BGI, that’s BGI, it’s the only other university besides Huaqing.
Zhou Jiani didn't seem too surprised. She had been preparing since she was reborn and had never stopped studying. She also didn't let her guard down just because she was well prepared. It would be a surprise if she still couldn't get into the target school.
Zhou Jiani went to the factory slowly under her mother's urging gaze.
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