Chapter 27

Cang Ling’s desire to make a grand entrance was fully realized. At that moment, a jeep drove into the small village, drawing attention as conspicuously as a private jet parked at someone’s doorstep in the twenty-first century. It was eye-catching and undeniably showy.

Xue Miaoyun got out of the car and looked at the children gathered around the jeep, then turned to glance at someone. This car shouldn’t be his, right?

“It’s fine, it’s not a government vehicle,” Cang Ling understood what Xue Miaoyun meant.

He opened the trunk and began distributing the candy he had bought earlier. In this era, candy was considered a luxury, and when the children saw Cang Ling handing it out, not only the kids but even the adults came forward to ask for some.

“Boy, what’s your relationship with our Miaoyun?”

“Yeah, yeah.”

Some of the aunties, seeing how Cang Ling and Xue Miaoyun interacted, were very curious. Before, they hadn’t dared to ask because of Cang Ling’s imposing presence, but now that he was handing out candy, they couldn’t resist.

Cang Ling glanced at Xue Miaoyun, his expression clearly asking for her opinion.

Xue Miaoyun gave him a playful glare.

“Aunt, he’s my partner. He came back this time to propose.”

Such matters between men and women were the favorite topic of gossip lovers, and when they heard that Cang Ling had come to propose, they immediately sized him up. They began asking more questions.

“What does he do? How old is he? How did you two meet?”

Xue Miaoyun had no intention of holding a press conference, so she quickly found an excuse and headed home.

“This is your room. The quilt is in my room; I’ll tidy it up later,” Xue Miaoyun led him to the guest room. The room hadn’t been lived in for a long time, but it was the master bedroom of the house, previously used by the original owner’s mother.

Xue Miaoyun yawned, wanting to rest for a while.

Cang Ling grabbed her as she turned to leave, gently pulling her toward him, filling the air with warmth and fragrance.

“Ah Yun, we’re getting married, will you blame me?”

Xue Miaoyun was a little surprised. What kind of question was that? Then she seemed to understand.

She cupped his face in her hands and looked into his eyes.

“Although I, Xue Miaoyun, am not a big shot, I would never use my marriage to barter for anything. If it weren’t for you, even if my life was threatened, I wouldn’t agree to marry.” If she didn’t have feelings for him, this marriage wouldn’t have happened.

Even though she had some pressure and had received some advantages, Xue Miaoyun wasn’t afraid. It was just a bit troublesome.

“Really?”

Seeing the hope in his eyes, Xue Miaoyun’s mind went blank. She suddenly tilted her head and kissed him. She initially intended for it to be a quick kiss, but suddenly felt a warmth at her neck as a large hand gently held her there.

A smile flickered in Cang Ling’s eyes as he lowered his gaze, deepening the kiss.

Though it was his first time, he had heard enough suggestive talk in the military camp.

The pure scent of the man and the intimate contact of their lips and teeth made Xue Miaoyun lose all ability to think, her legs weakening as she could barely stand. She instinctively clutched at his shirt.

“Mmm…”

When the kiss ended, Xue Miaoyun leaned against Cang Ling, breathing heavily. This man’s lung capacity was incredible.

“Yun’er.” Cang Ling reached up to smooth the disheveled strands of hair around her face.

Feeling the arm around her waist never loosen, Xue Miaoyun didn’t struggle. Instead, she relaxed and fully leaned into his embrace. Listening to his heartbeat, she grew more and more drowsy.

When Xue Miaoyun opened her eyes again, the sky outside had turned completely dark.

Looking around, she realized it was her room.

She got up, went out to the guest room to check, but no one was there. After thinking for a moment, she took out a quilt and pillow from her space and made the bed.

“Are you cooking?” Xue Miaoyun walked into the yard and saw the smoke rising from the kitchen, with a busy man inside.

Men who could cook were really rare in this era. To see Cang Ling, a man who obviously came from a prestigious background, cooking was quite surprising.

“Ahem,” Cang Ling said, feeling a bit embarrassed. “When I first joined the army, I was young and reckless. I got assigned to the kitchen brigade and worked there for a year.”

“Pfft.” Xue Miaoyun couldn’t help but laugh.

Cang Ling had always given her the impression of being steady and serious, although recently, he had become much gentler.

“I don’t know many dishes, and the taste is just average.”

“It’s fine. It’s an honor to be able to eat the dishes made by Deputy Regiment Commander Cang.” After having endured various tasteless meals from takeout, Xue Miaoyun’s tolerance for food was pretty strong.

Cang Ling moved quickly, and soon the meal was ready.

“How is it?” he asked.

“The taste is good,” Xue Miaoyun praised generously.

The next day, Cang Ling brought gifts, and together with Xue Miaoyun, they visited a few elders in the village. The most important one was, of course, Grandpa Xue Zhongshan.

Cang Ling prepared two bottles of nicely packaged liquor, while Xue Miaoyun brought some brown sugar and eggs.

They had bought these items in the county town and spent quite a bit of money on them.

Thinking of the supplies stored in her space, Xue Miaoyun couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache.

Their arrival was met with a warm welcome from Grandpa Xue and his family.

“Grandpa Xue, this is Cang Ling, my partner,” Xue Miaoyun introduced with grace.

“Grandpa Xue,” Cang Ling said respectfully, “Ah Yun has told me that you’ve helped her a lot.”

Grandpa Xue Zhongshan was a man who had experienced countless storms in his life, and his story could fill a book. He could immediately tell that Miaoyun’s partner was not an ordinary man. He glanced at his granddaughter, who had changed a lot, then nodded. No wonder.

“Miaoyun is from the Xue family, and of course, she’s not someone anyone can bully,” Grandpa Xue said, his words carrying a double meaning.

Cang Ling understood the warning and nodded in agreement. “What Grandpa Xue said is right.”

Grandpa Xue nodded in satisfaction, asking him more questions. When he learned about his position and background, he became even more satisfied. Although it was somewhat of an elevated match, Miaoyun’s excellence was obvious to everyone.

The rest of the visits went smoothly. With someone like Cang Ling, no elder would dislike him. Of course, there would be envious and jealous people in the village who would say something, but Xue Miaoyun didn’t care. After all, she wasn’t a currency—there was no need for everyone to like her.

In the evening, Xue Miaoyun secretly took Cang Ling to visit Zhao Fengnian and Xun Jinian at the cattle shed. Cang Ling didn’t mind her connections with people at the cattle shed. On the contrary, compared to others, Cang Ling found it easier to talk with these two.

Xue Miaoyun knew that Zhao Fengnian and Xun Jinnian lived under harsh conditions, so the gifts she brought were all practical. If Cang Ling hadn’t been with her the whole way, preventing her from taking things out of her space, she would have definitely brought more food and clothing.

Come to think of it, she hadn’t even gotten to eat much of the pork stored in her space.

Living next door to the Song family really was inconvenient.

When Zhao Fengnian and Xun Jinian learned that Xue Miaoyun and Cang Ling would hold their wedding in three days, they were both very happy. Miaoyun was their niece, and in their hearts, she was like a daughter. Now, the husband she brought back was far better than the one from the Song family. They felt proud and were genuinely happy for Xue Miaoyun.

Before they left, Xun Jinian took out a pair of matching ornaments. “These are my most cherished collection. I’ve kept them with me all these years. Now that Miaoyun is getting married, this is my best blessing for her—may the couple always be of one heart and one mind.”