Chapter 145: Confession

Mother Liu was about to say something, but Chuxue had already moved on: "Mom, if you run into this again, just give her two big slaps. If it blows up, I’ll go straight to the county to file a complaint."

Mother Liu knew that one couldn't just endure it every time; if it went on too long, people would think you were easy to bully: "Understood, Mom will listen to you."

She took the oil paper and wrapped up six two-flour flower rolls: "I’ll go deliver these first."

Saying this, she ran out.

When she arrived at the village committee office, the two officers were just coming out: "Comrades, please wait a moment. These are some dry rations steamed at home. It’s already noon, so please take these to have a bite."

They wanted to decline, but the village party secretary stepped forward: "Take them. You’ve come such a long way; it’s the child’s kind intention."

The older officer took the oil paper package: "Thank you."

Watching the two officers leave, the old secretary reminded them: "The Ge family probably won't let this rest. Your family should be careful; I’m afraid they might turn their anger toward you."

Chuxue nodded: "I know. I will be on guard against them."

Fu Yan Cheng came over from the new house and saw the two standing in front of the village committee gate: "Why are you standing here?"

"Comrade Fu, why are you here?"

The secretary had gone to the township for a meeting early in the morning and had only just returned to the village; he didn't know about Fu Yan Cheng coming to deliver sand.

Fu Yan Cheng smiled: "I brought some sand for Chuxue and her family."

The secretary saw how natural he was, looked at Chuxue, and then at Fu Yan Cheng: "You two?"

Fu Yan Cheng had heard people gossiping about Chuxue when he arrived, and he was very unhappy about it. Besides, there was no need for him to lie to the secretary: "I am actively pursuing her, but the specifics depend on Chuxue’s wishes."

The secretary actually thought well of the two; after all, this Comrade Fu was truly outstanding.

Chuxue heard Fu Yan Cheng’s words. Although she did like this type, she really hadn't thought that much: "What nonsense are you spouting?"

After saying this, she turned and headed toward her home.

Fu Yan Cheng greeted the secretary and chased after her: "Chuxue, I know doing this isn't right, but I don't want you to be hurt."

Chuxue stopped: "What do you mean?"

Fu Yan Cheng didn't hide it: "I heard people gossiping about you when I arrived, so I caught a bit of it."

He took a deep breath: "Chuxue, this isn't a whim, nor am I trying to take responsibility because of other people’s gossip. It’s because I have feelings for you. No, not just feelings—I like you. Is that okay?"

Chuxue hadn't expected this person to be so direct, but she didn't feel repulsed.

In her previous life, she was an older single woman who often envied her best friend’s family of three. It wasn't that she hadn't dated, but they had broken up for one reason or another. In the end, she had died without even knowing what a man tasted like.

She stared blankly at Fu Yan Cheng. Building a family with the man in front of her shouldn't be bad. Moreover, she had always had a soft spot for men in uniform, like soldiers and Gongan officers. She felt shamefully moved.

Although her original body wasn't eighteen yet, she was thirty-two in her previous life—a bona fide older single woman.

Thinking about it this way, did she count as an old cow eating tender grass? "Fu Yan Cheng, how old are you this year?"

Hearing Chuxue’s question, he felt a bit nervous. After all, he was seven years older than her, and he was afraid the little girl would think he was old: "I am twenty-three years old."

He deliberately stated his age in full years; he was truly cunning.

She had been on many blind dates in her previous life and had looked at zodiac compatibility often. Fu Yan Cheng was a Rabbit, and she was a Dog—a perfect match. Rabbits and Dogs rely on each other. Her heart felt even more joyful.

She couldn't help but think to herself: Why not give it a try?