Unable to endure the hardships of rural life, she returned home to arrange a marriage with a militar

Shu Yun smiled openly and brightly, "Of course, I look forward to seeing you again next time."

Shu Yun bought a few cloves of pickled garlic, and Gu Jun also went into the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some things. The two then left side by side.

As they approached the state-run restaurant, Shu Yun stopped. "Can I make a request of you?"

She pointed to the cigarette between Gu Jun's fingers, wrinkled her nose, and said, "Don't smoke in front of me next time. I don't like the smell of smoke; it's a bit pungent."

Gu Jun raised an eyebrow, as if asking: Didn't he just say "whatever" when he asked? Why did he change his tune?

Shu Yun glanced at him and said matter-of-factly, "We were just ordinary blind date partners before, I don't care about you."

Gu Jun's lips curled slightly, his eyes full of laughter, reflecting Shu Yun's beautiful face. "So we're not just ordinary blind date partners anymore?"

As he spoke, his actions showed no hesitation or displeasure as he stubbed out the cigarette he had only taken a few puffs of, saying, "I'll listen to Comrade Shu Yun."

Comrade Shu Yun, those four simple words seemed to have seeped into her heart like a curled-up scroll, leaving a ticklish feeling. Shu Yun looked away and said, "Go in."

The supply and marketing cooperative and the state-run restaurant weren't far apart, but the two of them lingered outside for half an hour. Zhao Hui and the others had almost finished eating when the two of them finally brought back a few cloves of garlic.

"If you don't come back soon, we'll be almost full."

Zhao Hui spoke softly, and Shu Yun looked up and was suddenly met with three pairs of bright eyes. The blush that had just faded from her face returned, and she quietly slowed her pace.

Gu Jun quickly took a few steps and subtly blocked her path, saying seriously, "I've bought the garlic."

Everyone enjoyed the meal. Shu Yun ate politely and barely touched the dumplings. Gu Jun, worried that she hadn't eaten enough, packed a portion for her to take home.

After saying their goodbyes, Gu Jun and Zhao Hui were heading back to their military camp, which was in the opposite direction from Shu Yun and the others, so there was no reason for them to walk together any longer.

Shu Yun: "Political Commissar Zhao, goodbye Gu Jun."

Gu Jun nodded, and Shu Yun turned to leave. She hadn't gone far when she heard footsteps behind her. Gu Jun slowed his pace and walked closely beside Shu Yun. "It's still early, I'll take you home."

Matchmaker Wang and Shen Rujun quickly walked a few steps away, leaving the two young people behind and giving them a chance to talk alone.

Gu Jun handed Shu Yun a bag of milk candy that he had been carrying since leaving the supply and marketing cooperative, saying, "I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I just bought it for you."

Shu Yun took the heavy bag of milk candy. "Are you giving it all to me? This is too much; I can't eat it all."

Gu Jun: "Just keep it and eat it slowly, it won't spoil. If you don't like it, just tell me and I'll buy it for you next time."

Shu Yun refused to take them all, and instead grabbed a handful from the bag and stuffed them into Gu Jun's two pockets, saying, "You eat some too, and the rest are mine."

The close contact made Gu Jun freeze and not dare to move. He touched his bulging pockets and nodded, "I'll buy you more after you finish eating."

Seeing that Shen Rujun was already waiting at the intersection ahead, Shu Yun didn't let him go any further, saying, "I'll stop here. You should go back now."

When Gu Jun returned to the military camp, Zhao Hui was already at the training ground. Upon seeing him, Zhao Hui teased, "Well done! The women are calling you by your first name now. Does that mean you've made it?"

Gu Jun nodded reservedly.

Zhao Hui: "You're secretly happy, aren't you?"

On the other side, Shen Rujun couldn't wait to ask Shu Yun as soon as she got home, "How was it? She seemed like a nice person to me."

Shu Yun's eyes crinkled into a smile. "Hmm, I think it's a good choice. Let's go with him."

After their relationship was finalized, the subsequent procedures proceeded much faster, so fast that Shu Yun couldn't quite keep up.

On their second meeting, Gu Jun invited Shu Yun to see the movie "The Red Lantern." It was a traditional opera film, a genre that Shu Yun had almost never encountered in her previous life, so it seemed quite novel at first glance. The plot wasn't complicated, but Shu Yun could feel the revolutionary faith of ordinary people during the War of Resistance against Japan from the simple cinematic visuals, which was very moving. Shu Yun watched it from beginning to end.

As the movie ended and people left, Gu Jun pulled Shu Yun along with the crowd. When they reached the gate, they noticed a light drizzle had started outside. It wasn't heavy, but it was quite dense.

Fortunately, Gu Jun had brought rain gear with him, and with Gu Jun holding the umbrella, the two slowly walked into the rain.

Shu Yun's petite body was completely sheltered from the rain. Unlike pedestrians who hurried to avoid the rain, she felt a sense of leisure as she strolled in the rain.

"Luckily you brought an umbrella, otherwise I don't know how you would get back."

"Hmm." Gu Jun answered absentmindedly, holding up his umbrella.

Shu Yun: "Something on your mind?"

Gu Jun: "Really?"

After asking the question, he immediately added, "Actually, I do have some things to take care of today."

Gu Jun's voice was strained. He looked down at the girl in front of him, who only reached his chest, and said in a tense voice, "Xiao Yun."

This was the first time he had called her that. Before, he had always called her "Comrade Shu" or "Shu Yun" interchangeably. Shu Yun was confused and looked up, asking, "What's wrong?"

"We've been together for a while now, and I've had a wonderful time with you. In the days to come, would you be willing to spend your life with me and become Gu Jun's lover?"

"I am a soldier. Although I can't be by your side all the time, I will do my best to protect you and cherish you. Please believe me."

Gu Jun's sudden marriage proposal caught Shu Yun completely off guard. This was too fast! They had only met three times in total!

Shu Yun stammered, "This, this is too fast, isn't it?"

Shu Yunxin was distracted and subconsciously wanted to avoid Gu Jun's burning gaze. She ignored the rain that was getting heavier and walked forward quickly.

Seeing this, Gu Jun quickly opened his umbrella and followed, saying, "I'm not forcing you, slow down."

Indeed, today's proposal was too abrupt. We were just holding the same umbrella, very close to each other, and looking at Shu Yun's pretty face, I blurted it out without thinking.

Shu Yun stopped in her tracks, and Gu Jun said helplessly, "If you think it's too fast, we can spend more time together. I'm just telling you my attitude towards you. I'm serious about you, and everything I've said comes from the bottom of my heart."

"Come on, I'll take you home."

Gu Jun tilted the umbrella further towards Shu Yun. Only then did Shu Yun notice that most of the umbrella was tilted towards her. She had walked all this way without getting wet at all, but Gu Jun's shoulder was soaked.

"You don't need to hold all the umbrellas over me, you're getting wet."

"Hmm." But Gu Jun's movements were restricted, and he noticed that Shu Yun's lips were a little pale. "The temperature dropped quite a bit after the rain. Are you cold?"

Shu Yun shook her head, but Gu Jun still took off his coat and draped the dry part over her shoulders.

Shu Yun raised her head, letting him do as he pleased. She looked at the man holding the umbrella for her, but all he saw in his eyes was her reflection.

Her disturbed heart regained its peace, and at that moment she had her answer.