The person had already gone home, so there was no use in regretting it. He could only walk back dejectedly.
You came back by yourself?
Zhou Yue looked behind Gu An'an but didn't see Xiao Yuheng.
Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case. Even if Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao is a straight man, he should have sent her back. How could he let a young woman walk alone at night?
"No, he just dropped me off at the door and left."
Zhou Yue nodded. That's more like it.
"You just dropped him off at the door and left? Oh dear, didn't you just say you were seeing off Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao? How come it turned out he was the one seeing you off?"
Seeing her smug expression, Gu An'an asked directly, "You want to know?"
"Uh-huh."
"You don't even understand the little romantic gestures between boyfriends and girlfriends? It seems Brother Zhao hasn't been doing enough."
The teasing tone and the ambiguous look immediately reminded Zhou Yue of certain scenes, and her face flushed red instantly.
"Don't talk nonsense, Brother Zhao is a very good person."
As soon as Xiao Yuheng returned to his uncle's house, he was surrounded by his uncle and aunt, his grandmother, his brother and sister-in-law, and even his parents. They treated him like a piece of gold.
"Son, I heard from your grandma that Gu Zhiqing agreed to be with you?"
Seriously, he's so serious that if he dared to utter a single word of denial, he'd slap himself across the face.
"Um."
After nodding, fearing his mother would go crazy, he quickly added, "We've only just started dating, so don't go around saying anything to her, or you'll scare her away again."
He only has this one wife he likes. If he scares her away, where will he find such a capable and beautiful wife again?
These words made Xiao's mother want to slap him, but in the end, out of consideration for her own son, the slap only landed on Xiao Yuheng's back.
"Is that even human language you're talking about? Your mother isn't a tiger, how could she scare people away?"
Xiao Yuheng looked to his father for advice, but his father had no interest in the matter and gave him a helpless look.
Whoever started the fire should put it out themselves; if you're a man, don't drag others down with you.
Xiao Yuheng: ...
"Mom, that's not what I meant. My mom is a beauty in Xiaowang Village or the commune, how could she be a tiger? I'm just worried that An'an won't be able to adapt all at once."
Of course, Xiao's mother didn't really want to settle scores with her son. "You should be glad you found An'an. If you dared to talk to me like that for another girl, you'd see if I didn't beat you up."
Xiao Yuheng: ...So his status has dropped again?
After saying that, Xiao's mother started gossiping about the details. She heard that her son had given her both a bicycle ticket and a watch, but she had no objection at all. "Why just give me a bicycle ticket? If you had known, you could have just told me, and I would have bought the bicycle for you and delivered it to you."
Knowing that his family was very satisfied with Gu An'an, Xiao Yuheng couldn't help but show off, "Mom, you're the most generous one."
Xiao Yuheng gave a thumbs up, "If it were an ordinary mother-in-law, wouldn't she be finding fault with her son and future daughter-in-law? Keep up these excellent qualities, and I will definitely work harder to marry An'an and make her your daughter-in-law."
Xiao's mother: ...Don't think she doesn't know what this brat is up to. He's just trying to make empty promises to keep her from being jealous of her future daughter-in-law.
"You can't be too stingy. Look at your age, and An'an's age. If you're not more generous, people definitely won't bother with you."
When you insult someone, you have to expose their shortcomings, and your son is no exception.
Xiao Yuheng, the old man, felt as if an arrow had pierced his heart, but considering Gu An'an's age, he really had nothing to say.
Compared to that, he does look like an old man.
Not content with just adding insult to injury, Xiao's mother chimed in, "Besides, you're not only old, but also busy with work. You should be grateful that An'an doesn't mind and is still with you. In the future, when you see something nice outside, think of her. Learn from your father."
Xiao Yuheng was once again bombarded with displays of affection, but he was used to it. Before joining the army, he was subjected to this kind of public displays of affection every day. For several years, to avoid getting sick of the sweetness, he would run to his uncle's house every day, just to escape the two of them being so lovey-dovey.
But mostly I'm happy; nobody dislikes a harmonious and happy home.
After his wife finished giving the instructions, Xiao's father also chatted with his son for a few words, implying that he wanted to treat Gu An'an well, which made Zhang Cuihua envious.
"Dashan, your aunt and uncle are such kind people."
They've only just started dating, yet they're already showered with gifts like bicycles and watches—even weddings might not be this extravagant. And not a single family member objects; anyone would be envious.
Wang Dashan knew his wife was envious. "My cousin has saved a lot of money during his years in the army. He'll leave it all to his own family in the future, so it's normal for him to give those things away."
"Moreover, just as my aunt and uncle said, my cousin's job is special, and he may not be able to take care of his family often. In the end, it will be Gu Zhiqing who suffers. It is only right to give him more money. It's not like we can't afford it."
"Honey, our family should get a lot of money this year. I'll take you to buy whatever you want. You don't need to envy others."
Zhang Cuihua knew exactly what kind of man she was. If he could say it, he would definitely do it without hesitation.
But she couldn't bear to part with it.
"I won't buy it. The money is saved for my eldest child's schooling."
Touching her son's head, Zhang Cuicui's face was full of happiness.
She was just envious.
It was too late, so Xiao's parents didn't go back, since there were empty rooms at home anyway.
"Mom, why are you up so early?"
When Xiao Yuheng returned from his morning run, he saw his mother busy in the kitchen.
"Make breakfast! It's been hot these past few days, so Mom made some dumpling soup and a few scallion pancakes. You should eat a couple of bites and then take them to An'an, otherwise they won't taste good if they get cold."
"Give them a larger portion. Zhou Zhiqing lives in the same courtyard as An'an, so bring them a portion too."
"Mom, you are truly the best mother-in-law in the world."
Xiao's mother smiled and patted her son, "Not bad, you've definitely become more talkative since you have a girlfriend. Looks like I'll have to treat An'an even better."
Xiao Yuheng also wanted to see his girlfriend, so he quickly finished a bowl of food and then picked up the food prepared by his mother and walked towards the courtyard.
"Aheng, who are you bringing food to?"
"Ahem, I'm going to check on Gu Zhiqing."
After saying that, he strode away, leaving the elderly women looking on in astonishment.
"What did he just say? He went to see Gu Zhiqing, so who was that breakfast for?"
"Who else could it be for? They said they were going to visit Gu Zhiqing, so it must be for Gu Zhiqing."
"Could it be that Ah Heng is really dating Gu Zhiqing?"
"It seems so, but the two are really a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman."
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