I just want to live a happy life

Chapter 220: Educated Youths in the Countryside in the 70s 09

Qingyue didn't say anything. She heard several footsteps outside. Qingyue waited for a while. When there was no movement outside, she turned around and looked at Jiang Xiangdong who was standing behind her.

Qingyue asked in confusion: "How do you know I'm here?"

Jiang Xiangdong explained: "I heard the noise just now. There were a few people running past this street before you. I looked over and then saw you running over, so I pulled you in."

Qingyue nodded and said, "Thank you, you helped me again."

"You're welcome. However, I suggest you don't go to the black market. It's very strict now and you might get caught if you're not careful."

Qingyue hummed and simply said, "I understand."

Then Qingyue changed the subject. She looked at the place and asked, "Is this your house?"

Jiang Xiangdong took her into the house, asked her to sit down and rest for a while, and then said: "No, this is my comrade's house. He knew I was coming back, so he asked me to help him clean his house."

The two chatted casually, all about polite topics.

Qingyue sat for a few minutes and was about to leave. She and Jiang Xiangdong were not familiar with each other and she didn't know what to say after some common topics. In order to avoid embarrassment, she decided to leave first.

Even if she went out and a few people suddenly came running over from outside, she was not afraid of being caught. Not to mention the various medicines in her space, her plant ability could also allow her to avoid the red armbands.

Thinking of this, Qingyue stood up and said, "There should be no one outside. I will leave first and won't disturb you."

Jiang Xiangdong also stood up. He didn't say anything. After a moment of silence, Jiang Xiangdong suddenly spoke: "Comrade Lin, what do you think of me?"

Qingyue was puzzled: "What?"

Jiang Xiangdong explained: "Comrade Lin, the moment I saw you wake up in the hospital, I had a different feeling in my heart. After returning, after careful consideration, I think I should like you. If you are willing, I want to marry you."

This thought was not a spur-of-the-moment one. At first he didn't understand why he felt so strange in his heart, but after he returned from the hospital that day, he thought of her many times.

In the village, Comrade Lin probably didn't notice her. He followed his father to work in the fields. After work, every time he saw her chatting and laughing with other educated youth, he couldn't help but look over.

Later, I even dreamed about Comrade Lin in my sleep.

Even if he was slow in dealing with matters of the heart, he understood why he was like this, so after meeting Lin Zhiqing today, he wanted to express his thoughts.

After Jiang Xiangdong finished speaking, he waited for Qingyue's answer. Looking at his red ears, Qingyue was silent for a while and asked, "Comrade Jiang, are you really not saying this because you saved me that day?"

Jiang Xiangdong shook his head: "Of course not."

He was not a rigid person. When he jumped into the water to rescue Comrade Lin, and seeing that she was unconscious, he performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on her. He knew that he was saving lives by doing this. Even though the villagers might misunderstand him, he did not regret it because he could not bear to watch someone die in front of him.

Afterwards, if any rumors were spread among the villagers, he would find a way to suppress them and would do his best to compensate her so that she would not be affected.

But he would not marry a woman just because of what others said.

Today, he said these words to her not because of any other factors, but because of one thought in his mind: he liked her, which was why he said he wanted to marry her.

In Qingyue's sight, Jiang Xiangdong suddenly stood at attention, saluted her, and said seriously: "Report to Comrade Lin Qingyue, my name is Jiang Xiangdong, I am 26 years old, high school education, and currently the battalion commander of the 7th Regiment of the th Garrison Division of the Jilin Military Region."

"Both my parents are alive. I have two older brothers and one older sister, all of whom are married."

"I am in good health and have no bad habits. Before you, I kept my distance from women except for the elders in my family. I have never dated anyone and I have savings."

"I want to establish a husband-and-wife relationship with you after careful consideration. If you agree to marry me, all matters of our little family will be decided by you. I will listen to you in everything. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west."

"I hope Comrade Lin Qingyue can seriously consider my request and agree to establish a husband-and-wife relationship with me."

As a soldier, he doesn't like beating around the bush or testing things. After thinking clearly in his mind, he will speak out to let the other party know his thoughts and see his true heart.

After hearing these words, Qingyue was stunned and didn't come to her senses for a while.

She looked at the look in Jiang Xiangdong's eyes. Well, it was very firm and his gaze was not wandering. She guessed that he was telling the truth.

Afterwards, Qingyue glanced at his face again. Jiang Xiangdong was very handsome. Due to his many years of military career, he had a strong aura. The man had strong facial features and sharp eyebrows and bright eyes.

Although he was trying hard to keep a serious expression, his ears were red, and Qingyue actually saw a cute contrast in him.

If they really wanted to get married in this world, Jiang Xiangdong would indeed be a good choice. After all, he was good-looking and pleasing to her eyes.

But marriage is a big deal and she needs to think about it carefully.

Thinking of this, Qingyue said: "You said it too suddenly, I need to think about it carefully."

Jiang Xiangdong nodded. Although he wanted to marry Comrade Lin, marriage required the consent of both parties. If Comrade Lin was not willing in the end, he would not force her.

After saying this, Qingyue didn't stay here for long. Jiang Xiangdong took her out of the yard and sent her to the street. After watching her walk away, Jiang Xiangdong turned around and went back.

After separating from Jiang Xiangdong, Qingyue no longer paid attention to what Jiang Xiangdong said. She would investigate it carefully after returning.

She looked around the town. Apart from the department store, most of the houses there were bungalows, all grey, without any bright colors.

She felt it was fresh at first, but gradually she withdrew her gaze and then went to the state-owned restaurant again.

When she had read novels about the period before, they were all about how delicious the braised pork made in state-owned restaurants was. Now that she was here, she wanted to try it too.

It's almost noon now, but there are still a lot of people in the state-owned restaurant.

Qingyue followed the others in line for a while, and soon it was her turn. She walked to the front desk. There was a woman in her thirties sitting behind the front desk. She looked up and saw Qingyue, and her eyes flashed with surprise. Her expression, which had been a little impatient because there were too many people, became much better. She asked, "Look, what do you want to eat?"

Qingyue looked at a small sign next to her, which said that the restaurant had braised pork, chicken stewed with mushrooms, braised eggplant, rice, and steamed buns today.

They are all what she likes to eat.