A Beauty in the 80s Goes on a Blind Date with Her Child, Captivating the Military Compound - Chapter 99

Chengfeng Gu lay quietly on his side, his thoughts drifting back to those years.

“That year, I was fourteen. Our neighbor’s younger sister, Siyuan Bai, was thirteen and had just started junior high.”

“At the time, a group of us kids from the military compound went to Jingshan Park to play. There was a lot of pushing and shoving in the crowd, and a hoodlum bumped into us.”

“That hoodlum was from the Shichahai area. He wasn’t very old, maybe fifteen or sixteen, just a small-time leader. He took one look at Siyuan Bai and targeted her, trying to force her to be his girlfriend.”

“Siyuan was obviously unwilling. This guy took advantage of the crowd to start manhandling her. I couldn’t stand for that, so I went up and gave him a heavy blow with a wooden club!”

As Chengfeng spoke, a bit of a Beijing accent began to slip into his voice. Sisi Shen knew he had always been righteous, but she hadn’t expected him to be so fierce at only fourteen, risking everything for a friend.

“I struck first, and the other kids from our compound followed suit. Both sides fell into a brawl. I remember we had seven or eight people, and they had nearly ten. It was a fierce fight that was finally broken up by the patrol team.”

“You know the rest. We were all under eighteen, so the police couldn’t do much. They gave us a warning and a lecture, then sent us on our way.”

“At the time, my father was furious. He wouldn’t listen to a word of my explanation. He picked up a rod and started beating me. In his rage, he sent me away to my eldest aunt’s house in Lin County.”

Chengfeng Gu had clearly acted out of loyalty for a friend, yet somehow the rumors had twisted it, claiming he had fought over Siyuan Bai out of jealousy. Sisi Shen sighed after hearing this; the way rumors could distort the truth was truly terrifying.

“So, there really is nothing between you and Siyuan Bai?” Sisi asked.

Chengfeng gave a nervous “Mhm.” “Truly nothing!”

Unknowingly, a faint smile spread across Sisi’s lips as she murmured, “That’s good then…”

Under the quilt, Chengfeng’s hand quietly moved closer and hooked around her pinky finger. “Then… you agree to have the wedding?”

Sisi Shen gave a soft hum of affirmation. Chengfeng wanted to say more, but she shyly buried herself deeper into the covers. “Go to sleep.”

That night, she slept more soundly than ever. So did Chengfeng—so much so that he actually woke up late.

When Sisi Shen woke, Chengfeng was still lying in the bed. As she turned over, she accidentally brushed against something very strange. She gave a sudden jolt. This is…

Once she realized what it was, Sisi’s face turned bright red in an instant.

Didn’t Chengfeng Gu say he was… ‘no good’? Was he lying to her?

Sensing the movement, Chengfeng startled awake.

“You’re up?” His voice was lazy and held a trace of sleepiness—unintentionally seductive.

Sisi was hesitating on how to bring it up when Chengfeng checked his wristwatch on the nightstand. “I’m going to be late!”

With a sudden “carp leap” movement, he jumped out of bed and dressed quickly. “Sisi, sleep a bit longer. I have to head over.”

Just as he reached the door, Chengfeng seemed to remember something and turned back. “The person helping with the paperwork will come to the house to find you shortly.”

Sisi Shen nodded blankly, her mind still shrouded in massive shock, unable to recover for a long time. Looking at Chengfeng Gu’s vigorous, energetic back—had he really lied to her?

After Chengfeng left, Sisi lingered in bed for a while. Estimating that the person for the paperwork would arrive soon, she got up to wash. Just as she finished breakfast, there was a knock at the door.

“Excuse me, is this Vice Commander Gu’s home?”

Sisi Shen hurried to open the door. “Coming~”

Standing outside was a lean, slightly frail-looking young man. He wasn’t old, but his eyes were bright and sharp.

“Sister, my name is Jinshan. Vice Commander Gu asked me to accompany you to handle the paperwork. You must be the Commander’s wife!” The boy had a sweet tongue and seemed very outgoing.

Sisi Shen nodded and invited him in for tea. He waved her off. “Thank you, Sister, but let’s hurry and get the paperwork done first. Once it’s finished, I’ll treat you to tea.”

He had a very bright personality—clearly a decisive worker who didn’t sweat the small stuff.

“Xiao Jin, sorry for the lack of hospitality. What do I need to prepare on my end?”

Jinshan was well-prepared and produced a list. “You just need to bring these documents and come with me.” Sisi noticed that Jinshan was quite meticulous.

“Alright!”

Sisi took her documents and money and followed Jinshan out. They went first to Mianhua Alley to find Old Man Zhang, then went together to process the paperwork.

With Jinshan leading the way through the familiar routes, the paperwork was finished by noon. Sisi Shen held her business license and the land-use certificate for the plot of land, feeling as if she were in a dream.

“Thank you, Xiao Jin, and thank you too, Sir!” Sisi insisted on treating the two of them to a meal at a restaurant.

“How about we go for some mutton hot pot?” Sisi suggested.

Jinshan didn’t want to reject her kindness, so he volunteered, saying he knew a mutton place where the meat was tender and fresh, and the price was reasonable.

“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go!” Sisi put the documents into her backpack and led the group to the restaurant.

As they ate the fragrant, steaming hot mutton, the conversation began to flow. It turned out Jinshan was also a man of bitter origins; unloved by his parents, he had come out to make a living very early. He was now a “know-it-all” in Jiangcheng—if there was something to be done, asking him was the way to go.

Moreover, he knew everyone—Hua Cao, Xiaojiang Dong, Xiaodao Wang—he had even dealt with Biao Cheng before. Sisi was amazed by Jinshan’s strength and felt for his hardships.

Though young, Jinshan lived very freely. He raised his glass. “Sister Sisi, it’s nothing. It’s all in the past. As they say, ‘The light boat has already passed ten thousand mountains.’ There is no hurdle in life that cannot be crossed.”

“My parents didn’t love me, so I love myself. I didn’t have a home, so I made a little one for myself. It’s no big deal…”

Sisi admired his mindset—carefree and sunny. She also raised her glass, though she was drinking Beibingyang soda. “Jinshan, your attitude is truly great. Nowadays, many people give up after the slightest setback. Not many can let go and forge ahead like you.”

Old Man Zhang chuckled as he watched them. “With that kind of heart, you can succeed at anything!”

“Oh, Sir, I’ll take your blessing!”

The three clinked glasses. Sisi watched the bubbles rising in the glass bottle and took a big gulp. Jinshan drained his glass in one go, set it down, and wiped his mouth, his eyes showing an openness born of experiencing the world.

At that moment, Old Man Zhang set down his cup and said seriously, “Comrade Shen, don’t forget what you promised me. My group of old buddies is waiting for your call to start work!”

Sisi asked where his buddies were and how to contact them. Old Man Zhang gave her a name: “Go find Old Li in Mianhua Alley; he’ll arrange everything for you.”

Upon hearing the name, Jinshan asked, “The one with the big black mole on his face?”

Old Man Zhang nodded repeatedly. “Yes, yes, that’s him.”

Jinshan slapped his thigh. “I know him! Sister Sisi, I’ll run the errands and contact them for you!