However, it’s sowhat eerie; when it was sensed to be Qin Yize, that aura just vanished.
After learning about this, Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t tell Xiao Wen. She wanted to make sure first to avoid unnecessary complications, but in her recent interactions with Chu Chengfeng, Gu Qiaoqiao hadn’t noticed anything unusual about him.
In fact, theoretically, given Gu Qiaoqiao’s abilities, she should be able to tell whether Chu Chengfeng is of the Mystic Sect or an ordinary person, just like she instantly recognized Ouyang Rong before.
So, Gu Qiaoqiao also doesn’t know where the problem lies; the Gu Family Ancestor is not around, if only he were here.
Moreover, Gu Qiaoqiao hadn’t found the opportunity to make physical contact with Chu Chengfeng, and indeed it was quite inconvenient.
The reason Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t tell Xiao Wen is that Xiao Wen and Chu Chengfeng have had intimate physical contact.
Holding hands, kissing, the things young couples in love do, they would naturally do too. When emotions run high, it’s uncontrollable.
Of course, without being married, they absolutely wouldn’t take that last step.
In this era, everyone is very conservative.
But Xiao Wen has never ntioned any abnormalities about Chu Chengfeng to her.
If there were anything unusual about Chu Chengfeng, Xiao Wen would have told her long ago.
Gu Qiaoqiao thought, when Chu Chengfeng returns later, she should find an opportunity to explore a bit. After all, with so many people today, a casual touch of his hand or shoulder should be feasible.
Once she’s sure, she’ll inform Sister Xiao Wen.
With this in mind, Gu Qiaoqiao masked her thoughts and, along with Sister Li, toured around the front and back of the small courtyard.
Sister Li was really satisfied. Although it wasn’t her house, she knew she could live here with peace of mind, without feeling like she was relying on others’ charity. To feel otherwise would really let down these people’s good intentions.
anwhile, in the living room of the house, Lu Hao and Mu Xinxin were speaking softly.
Lu Hao was going to return to the military in the afternoon. The family matters had been settled, and Sister Li had found a place to live. Moreover, Sister Li had skills, and she would live a hundred tis better here than at the Lu Family.
So Lu Hao was very reassured.
Moreover, those helping Sister Li were Gu Qiaoqiao and her people, so he had no worries whatsoever.
Lu Hao was an optimistic person who never felt his background made him inferior. His efforts were not to change his background; he believed with his ability, he could beco a better version of himself.
He could beco a commander of a battalion or even a regint.
He could also return to his hotown to farm with a hoe.
So he never felt being with Mu Xinxin was out of his league. How others think is their business. The main thing is Xinxin, as the future is about living together with her.
Hearing the shy confession from this young girl, Lu Hao’s heart settled too. He would strive for a bright and shiny future; he was confident he could give Mu Xinxin a wonderful and happy life.
He spoke in a low voice, "Xinxin, I’m leaving this afternoon. I’m really reassured with Sister being here. I also want you to rest assured, I won’t let you down."
"Mm, I know." Mu Xinxin nodded softly, the shyness in her eyes faded a lot, finally looking up at the handso soldier in front of her, "Lu Hao, I know you’re amazing, but you also have to be careful when carrying out missions."
"Mm, I’ll be careful."
"You must rember," Mu Xinxin mustered up courage and boldly uttered, "you must be careful, because you haven’t married yet..."
Lu Hao nodded seriously, feeling a rush of impulse, eager to embrace the shy girl. However, he restrained himself; there were too many eyes around, and he had only held hands with Xinxin twice so far, so he was more anxious than anyone to marry her soon. He blurted out, "Xinxin, I’ll make sure you happily marry ."
Mu Xinxin’s face turned red again, but happiness was evident in her eyes and brows.
Then the two stopped talking, quietly gazing at each other for a mont, the living room fell silent, and then they heard Xiao Wen and Gu Qiaoqiao talking outside. Mu Xinxin knew this was Gu Qiaoqiao giving them space to be alone.
She and Lu Hao mostly communicated in their relationship through letters, which was romantic but, unfortunately, they t very infrequently.
The first ti they t was after confirming their relationship, and Lu Hao was passing through the Imperial Capital on a mission, and they spent an hour together.
The second ti was when Mu Xinxin went to visit him at his base.
That ti, they originally could have stayed together for two days, but unfortunately, Lu Hao had a mission last minute and was gone after only a morning, leaving Mu Xinxin to leave.
The third ti was in Wangbei Town.
That eting was mainly to handle Sister Li’s matters, and they hardly exchanged a few words before parting.
Now, this was their fourth eting, and they could spend three hours together.
Mu Xinxin wasn’t shy anymore. She suddenly stretched out her hand and took off the jade pendant hanging around her neck, a piece of lusciously green Imperial Green, glowing gently in the morning sunlight. Gathering her courage, Mu Xinxin said to Lu Hao, "Lu Hao, bend down."
They were very close, Lu Hao could clearly see the sweat on the tip of the girl’s nose, and she seed nervous as well. Such an action had taken all her courage. Lu Hao couldn’t bear to disappoint Mu Xinxin, and even though he knew the jade pendant was precious, he obediently bent over.
Mu Xinxin put the jade pendant around Lu Hao’s neck, then tucked it into his shirt collar. The girl’s delicate fingers seed to retract as if scalded when they touched the man’s warm skin, her face flushing red like the clouds on the horizon. She murmured, "Lu Hao, this is my amulet, I’ve worn it since childhood. Wear it well, don’t take it off; it’ll keep you safe."
Lu Hao gazed deeply at the girl in front of him; he owned nothing of value, no savings, and ca from a poor family background. He had nothing precious to give Mu Xinxin as a token, nor had he expected Mu Xinxin to give him a jade pendant, so he was unprepared. At this mont, that pendant lying against his chest spread a cool warmth.
His hand instinctively went to his jacket pocket and suddenly rembered that he did have sothing he could give Xinxin.
Lu Hao quickly opened the pocket of his uniform and took out a dal.
This dal was golden, engraved with an eagle with its wings spread and inscribed with three golden characters: First-Class rit.
He solemnly handed this military rit dal to Mu Xinxin and said earnestly, "Xinxin, I have nothing valuable; this rit dal I earned last year, now I give it to you. It represents my feelings and commitnt to you."
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