A Beauty in the 80s Goes on a Blind Date with Her Child, Captivating the Military Compound - Chapter 7

“But what?” Gu Chengfeng’s body froze, his smile stiffening.

“But we have to agree on something. Once your condition is cured, we’ll get a divorce.” Shen Sisi said with an unyielding and firm attitude. “Political Commissar Feng, you’re a witness.”

“Wait, why?” Feng Yanzhou didn’t understand. If his condition was cured, wouldn’t that be an even happier occasion? Why would they need to get a divorce?

Shen Sisi’s heart sank. She knew that Gu Chengfeng had a childhood sweetheart he was very close to. He had been sent to Lin County back then because he had gotten into a fight over that girl out of jealousy.

That childhood sweetheart was from the same military compound and was a college student. If it weren’t for his injury, they should have been together long ago.

If Gu Chengfeng could be cured…

She would definitely have to divorce him. She didn’t want to break up a couple in love.

Shen Sisi said in a low voice, “No reason… This is the only condition I have.”

Although she knew she had no right to make any conditions.

Gu Chengfeng’s knuckles turned white. She really… only agreed to marry him out of pity. Was she still unable to forget that man?

He was clenching his teeth so hard they were almost shattered. “Fine, I’ll agree to everything you say!”

It should have been a very happy occasion, but Gu Chengfeng couldn’t bring himself to smile.

Feng Yanzhou also squinted, his head hurting.

He had thought Shen Sisi was a smart person who knew how to assess the situation and choose Gu Chengfeng.

He hadn’t expected her to make such a condition. She was truly not leaving any room for Gu Chengfeng.

He silently gave Gu Chengfeng a sympathetic look, then lifted Niu Niu with both hands, breaking the silence. “Well… Niu Niu, you’re getting a new daddy…”

Niu Niu didn’t understand what the adults were talking about, but when she heard the words “new daddy,” she clapped her hands and feet happily.

Yay, I have a daddy!

I won’t be a bastard child with a mother but no father anymore!

But… was her new daddy this uncle with a beard?

Niu Niu pouted, her oversized eyes, which looked that way because she was so thin, timidly sized up Gu Chengfeng.

Although this uncle was also nice, she liked Uncle Feng who was holding her more.

Why couldn’t Uncle Feng be her daddy?

She really wanted her mommy to marry Uncle Feng…

Gu Chengfeng was flustered by the words “new daddy.” The look in his eyes became even gentler as he looked at Niu Niu.

Shen Sisi, on the other hand, was blushing and didn’t dare to look up.

This Political Commissar Feng was too… direct!

Since the matter was settled, the next step was to report it.

For a military marriage, the other party had to undergo an investigation and political review.

Feng Yanzhou watched Shen Sisi, falling into a deep thought. This sister-in-law’s family background and story… was going to be tough!

In front of Shen Sisi, Feng Yanzhou didn’t dare to show anything. He just gave Gu Chengfeng a meaningful look.

“Well, you and my sister-in-law can relax in Lin County. I’ll take care of the paperwork. Marriage is a big deal, so I’ll go back to the village on behalf of my sister-in-law to say hello and report the situation to the leaders tonight.” Feng Yanzhou said.

Gu Chengfeng hummed in response and gave him a look of appreciation.

“Go ahead. When you get back, I’ll invite you to our home for a drink.”

Shen Sisi’s mind was filled with the word “sister-in-law.” She couldn’t speak properly. “Well… thank you, Political Commissar Feng.”

“Still calling me ‘Political Commissar’? Call me ‘Brother Feng.'”

“Thank you, Brother Feng!”

That “Brother Feng” was so sweet. Feng Yanzhou’s smile was so wide it couldn’t be wider. He promised with a straight face, “Don’t worry. Your happiness is on me.”

Feng Yanzhou was a man of action. He left quickly, or he would miss the tractor back to Jinfeng Village.

Only Shen Sisi and Gu Chengfeng were left, with Niu Niu, who had her big eyes wide open and a curious expression, between them.

Gu Chengfeng’s heart was racing, and his face was red. He saw Shen Sisi was also spacing out and spoke first. “Well… should we go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy something?”

Shen Sisi snapped out of her daze. “Buy something?”

“This is such a big deal. Shouldn’t we tell your family?”

At his reminder, Shen Sisi thought of her aunt.

Her aunt was the only relative she had left in Lin County. A marriage was such a big deal, so she really should tell her aunt first.

She also had to catch the train tomorrow, so time was very tight.

So, Shen Sisi didn’t put on any airs. After thinking about it, she nodded in agreement.

“You’re very thoughtful. Yes, I should tell them.”

She stood up and opened her arms to pick up Niu Niu, but Gu Chengfeng took the child from her. “I’ll do it!”

Niu Niu struggled a little, but it was like a kitten scratching at him. She eventually gave up and let him hold her tightly in his strong arms.

“It’s windy outside. Keep your scarf on. Leave the child to me!” Gu Chengfeng reached out to adjust the knit scarf around her neck and noticed that it had been snagged and had a hole in it.

“We’ll go to the supply and marketing cooperative later. I’ll buy you a new scarf.”

Shen Sisi lowered her head and also saw the obvious hole. “No need…”

But Gu Chengfeng didn’t give her a chance to refuse. “I have a lot of coupons. I don’t use them in the army anyway, so they’re just sitting there.”

Shen Sisi knew he was saying that on purpose and that she couldn’t win against him. She just blushed. “Then… thank you!”

“Thank me for what? We’ll be husband and wife soon. This is what I should be doing. My woman won’t have to suffer or be wronged.”

He finished speaking with a stiff neck, not daring to look at Shen Sisi’s expression. He held Niu Niu and turned to walk out.

His legs were long and his strides were big. In just a few steps, he had created a distance between them. Shen Sisi was about to chase after him when she noticed that Gu Chengfeng had slowed down, subconsciously waiting for her.

Looking at his tall and handsome back, Shen Sisi’s lips curled up into a slight smile.

After leaving the hospital, the two went to the nearby supply and marketing cooperative.

Two packs of cigarettes, two bottles of Maotai wine, two pounds of milk candy and fruit candy, four pounds of red dates, five pounds of flour, a basket of eggs, and two pieces of fatty and lean pork belly.

Gu Chengfeng wanted to buy more, but Shen Sisi glared at him and tugged on his sleeve, saying it was too much.

Anyone who didn’t know them would think they were going to propose marriage.

Gu Chengfeng carried the big bags in one hand and held Niu Niu in the other. “Your parents are not here, so your aunt is your elder. This is what’s expected.”

Shen Sisi’s heart felt a little sore. Ever since she had Niu Niu, she had never thought that someone would be so kind to her, or that someone would care so much about her family.

She stared at Gu Chengfeng in a daze, but she saw him walk straight to the women’s clothing counter and wave at her. “Come here, pick something out.”

His hands were very nice, and his fingers were strong.

Thinking of how his big hand had held hers just now, her cheeks felt warm.

“What style do you like?” Gu Chengfeng saw that her clothes were old and had some pills on them. Although they had been carefully cared for, the fabric was still a bit faded.

Seeing her standing still, he was silent for a moment, his gaze still on her. “If you don’t choose, I’ll choose for you. It’s an engagement gift.”

Shen Sisi’s heart ached looking at the small mountain of gifts. Gu Chengfeng was too extravagant with his shopping; he was buying things as if they were cabbages.

“You really don’t need to.” Shen Sisi still wanted to refuse, but the salesperson smiled brightly. “Oh, you’re getting engaged? Then you should definitely choose red. Red is for a happy occasion.”

The red woolen coat was the most expensive item at the entire counter.

“The size and style of this coat are very good. This comrade will surely look very beautiful in it!”

“How about I take it down for you to try on, comrade?”

Before Shen Sisi could speak, Gu Chengfeng raised his chin and looked at the simple, straight-style coat.

“Take it down. Let her try it on!”