A Beauty in the 80s Goes on a Blind Date with Her Child, Captivating the Military Compound - Chapter 16

Under the dim, yellow light, Shen Sisi was within arm’s reach.

A loose strand of hair fell across her fair and delicate face. Her curved, willow-leaf eyebrows and clear, almond-shaped eyes were exquisitely beautiful.

Gu Chengfeng’s gaze lowered, sweeping over her eyes and pausing on her moist lips.

Immediately, a blush crept up to his ears.

“Are you okay?” Shen Sisi asked, seeing how hot he looked. His wheat-colored skin was flushed red.

“I’m fine. I’m going to go boil some water,” Gu Chengfeng said, turning around in a panic and rushing to the yard to chop wood.

Watching him flee, Shen Sisi suddenly realized.

Could he be shy?

She quickly shook her head, trying to get rid of these absurd thoughts.

Under the moonlight, Gu Chengfeng took off his jacket, revealing a form-fitting black sweater. He swung the axe with all his might.

With each powerful motion, the muscles beneath his sweater flexed and swelled.

He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist. His physique was muscular but not overly exaggerated; it was simply full of masculine charm.

Before long, the stove was hot, and the water in the pot began to boil.

Shen Sisi took off her jacket, carried a bucket of hot water, and went to give Niu Niu a bath.

Niu Niu was overjoyed today and was not well-behaved during her bath. She splashed water all over her with her little hands.

Shen Sisi was carrying the wet little one when she ran right into Gu Chengfeng, unexpectedly pressing against his firm chest.

Gu Chengfeng quickly stabilized her. “Are you okay?”

As soon as he spoke, his eyes moved down, inadvertently catching a glimpse of her pressed-in chest. His eyes widened instantly.

Shen Sisi’s shirt…

The overly white scene, in just a single glance, made his entire body burn with heat and his blood race.

He quickly moved his gaze away.

Shen Sisi saw how uncomfortable he was. Following his gaze downward, she felt like she was about to explode!

Her white shirt was wet and as see-through as paper.

So, he had seen everything…

Shen Sisi’s vision went dark. She clutched Niu Niu and fled in disgrace.

After she had finally gotten Niu Niu to sleep, she changed her clothes and came out, feeling like a thief.

Gu Chengfeng was so hot and uncomfortable that he took a cold shower.

The icy cold tap water hit his heated skin and immediately warmed up, turning into bursts of steam.

He couldn’t stay in the house any longer, so Gu Chengfeng went out for a walk. He didn’t return until the heat had completely dissipated.

When they saw each other, they tacitly avoided mentioning what had just happened, trying their best to dissolve the awkwardness.

“I’m all done. I boiled another pot of hot water for you. Go wash up!”

“Oh, and take this.”

Gu Chengfeng pulled a piece of soap wrapped in oiled paper from his pocket.

“Okay,” Shen Sisi said, lowering her head and carefully taking it.

She hadn’t expected him to specifically buy her soap…

Shen Sisi held the soap to her nose and sniffed it. It was the scent of magnolia, which she loved. It was very refreshing.

“Thank you, Gu Chengfeng.”

She turned to leave, but she suddenly heard a murmur from behind her. “Um, I really didn’t see anything.”

Shen Sisi’s body stiffened. She wished she could burrow into a hole in the ground.

Forget it. I’ll just pretend he didn’t see anything…

Shen Sisi soaked in the hot water, washing away the smell of feet from the train ride and all the fatigue from her body.

Amidst the faint magnolia scent, she couldn’t believe that just this morning she had been in Lin County and now she was in Jiang City.

That night, she slept incredibly soundly…

Before dawn the next day, she heard the distant sound of the bugle call to get up.

There was a rustling noise outside the door, which opened and then closed again.

She yawned, got up, and put on her clothes to go out.

Gu Chengfeng’s bedroom door was ajar. On the bed, his blanket was folded into a perfect square, but he was gone.

Shen Sisi felt a bit annoyed. She wished she had gotten up earlier to make breakfast.

He wouldn’t have had to go out on an empty stomach.

Shen Sisi poured some water and washed her face, carefully applying some vanishing cream.

Her fingers moved swiftly, braiding her long, waterfall-like hair into a single braid that hung diagonally in front of her chest.

No matter how difficult things were, Shen Sisi lived her life earnestly. Within her means, she never mistreated herself or Niu Niu.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, she saw a person who, though without makeup, looked radiant. Satisfied, she got up and went to the kitchen to make breakfast.

The new house had no ingredients prepared. Besides oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar, she only found a few eggs.

She and Niu Niu each ate a bowl of golden boiled eggs, and then she took Niu Niu’s hand and grabbed a basket before heading out.

She planned to check out the nearby supply cooperative and the black market to buy some things and also look for ways to make money.

Although she was holding Gu Chengfeng’s passbook, she absolutely could not touch that money.

As for the 700 yuan dowry, she would find a way to return it to Gu Chengfeng.

Thinking about it, she didn’t have much money left. She was truly stretched thin.

Instead of living off their savings and depending on a man, Shen Sisi wanted to rely on herself and earn money with her own hands.

She locked the gate and took Niu Niu to the morning market.

People who were up early and passed her gave her looks of amazement.

When did such a beautiful woman come to the military compound?

Her face was fair and clean, and her features were bright and grand, giving her the feeling of a lotus blooming from clear water.

Her every move was graceful and poised. Her temperament was refined and elegant, but a little aloof. She clearly looked like she came from a good family.

And she was holding the hand of a thin little girl.

Which soldier’s wife is this? I’ve never seen her before.

Feeling their curious but friendly gazes, Shen Sisi politely smiled back.

Over the years, she had lost the desire to socialize with people. A nod was enough.

After all… not many people could accept someone like her.

Shen Sisi didn’t linger. She walked on quickly, holding Niu Niu’s hand.

On the street, many early-rising workers were already on their way to work.

She asked for directions to the black market. It was quite far away, on the riverbank at the south gate. She would have to take a ferry at the pier.

Jiang City was a historic old city, and the South River flowed through it, dividing the city into two—the north city and the south city.

The military district where they were staying was near the old North Gate.

The black market and all sorts of other people were mainly in the south city.

The fastest way to travel from north to south, across the two districts, was to take the ferry.

This was Shen Sisi’s first time on a ferry, and she found it quite novel.

The ferry came every 10 minutes. It was a traditional large wooden boat with oars. It could seat over 30 people, and a single ticket cost 3 cents, making it like a bus on the water.

Shen Sisi held Niu Niu and sat in the back, looking at the shimmering river surface and the cargo ships and fishing boats passing by. She felt especially happy.

“Mama, the big boat is moving! This is so fun…” Niu Niu was very excited. Her big eyes darted everywhere, everything was a wonder to her.

Just as the boat reached the middle of the river, a wave suddenly hit, and the boat rocked. An old woman next to Shen Sisi lost her footing and was about to fall into the water.

“Be careful!” Shen Sisi reacted quickly, and with a swift move, she grabbed her.