Chapter 11 : I want to be your revolutionary partner

“Bah, I didn’t do anything wrong, why should I apologize?”

Zhu Haimei spat, folded her arms across her chest, and ignored Lu Fangfang completely.

So what if Lu Fangfang has become a different person? She is still a little girl with yellow hair.

“Comrade Zhu Haimei, since you think you are right, I will have to relay your words to Political Commissar and let him hear your views on the vast rural areas.”

“By the way, Comrade Zhuang Mingcheng can be a witness.”

Lu Fangfang had a smile on her face.

“You…”

Zhu Haimei felt a chill in her heart and her face turned pale. She had only been away from Shanghai for a few days and almost forgot her identity. If the political commissar knew about this, she would not be able to stay in the army.

“Comrade Zhu Haimei, please apologize!”

Lu Fangfang smiled and took two steps forward.

“You… you…”

Zhu Haimei couldn’t help but retreat, and was pushed into a corner by Lu Fangfang step by step.

She stared at Lu Fangfang, her heart filled with humiliation, “I… I was wrong, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry…”

“Why bother?”

Lu Fangfang shook her head.

She turned around and was about to go back to the house when Zhuang Mingcheng called her.

“Comrade Fangfang, I have something to talk to you about. Let’s go out and talk.”

After taking a look at Zhuang Mingcheng, the “female disaster”, she nodded in agreement.

She went back to the house, let down her braids, and walked out first.

Zhuang Mingcheng was in no hurry to catch up. He walked in front of Zhu Haimei and said softly, “Comrade Zhu, Fangfang’s cultural literacy is indeed better than yours. Also, I’m from Beijing, so I have a broad vision.”

“By the way, having a broad vision and a lot of knowledge is not a reason to look down on others.”

“Comrade Zhu Haimei, goodbye!”

After saying that, Zhuang Mingcheng no longer cared about Zhu Haimei, he turned around and chased Lu Fangfang.

“You… you guys…”

“Assholes! They’re all assholes! A bunch of assholes!”

Zhu Haimei was both ashamed and angry.

Thinking of today’s experience, she couldn’t help but burst into tears.

—

Zhuang Mingcheng caught up with Lu Fangfang and they walked outside the guesthouse.

“Are you hungry?”

Lu Fangfang shook her head. She had eaten too much in the morning and now her stomach was full and a little uncomfortable.

“Then I’ll take you around here.”

Lu Fangfang did not refuse. She followed Zhuang Mingcheng and watched curiously.

The sun was setting, it was getting late, and the regiment headquarters was full of soldiers.

It was not until they left the regiment headquarters that there were fewer people around.

In early spring, the grassland is still withered and yellow, and there is no beautiful scenery except the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

After walking for a while, Zhuang Mingcheng couldn’t help but look back at Lu Fangfang out of curiosity.

At this moment, he felt that the woman was very calm, as if she had never had any conflict with anyone.

He became even more curious about Lu Fangfang.

“Comrade Fangfang, Zhu Haimei’s case has been investigated. It was a man named Li Dajun in the regiment who used my photo for a blind date, causing Zhu Haimei to misunderstand…”

Lu Fangfang looked at the snow-capped mountains in the distance and said casually, “I know. Political Commissar has already told me about it.”

“Mingcheng, have you ever been to the snowy mountains over there?”

“Yes.”

Lu Fangfang asked curiously, “What does it feel like?”

Zhuang Mingcheng stopped and said seriously “It’s cold, but beautiful.”

“Very nice.”

Lu Fangfang looked at the snow-capped mountains, her heart filled with envy.

At this moment, Zhuang Mingcheng felt her feelings.

Turning his head to look at Lu Fangfang, he took a deep breath and said, “If you want, I can take you there and we can climb together.”

Lu Fangfang was about to agree excitedly, but suddenly felt that the man’s words were a bit ambiguous.

Not knowing if she was overthinking, she looked at the man suspiciously.

Zhuang Mingcheng smiled.

“Don’t doubt it. It’s exactly what you think. Comrade Lu Fangfang, I want to be your revolutionary partner!”

“…”

Lu Fangfang was also amused. This man was quite direct.

“Aside from Zhu Haimei, your ‘fiancée,’ you don’t have anyone else, right?”

Zhuang Mingcheng pursed his lips and shook his head, saying, “Comrade Fangfang, you are my only fiancée from beginning to end.”

Hearing this, Lu Fangfang was very happy.

After thinking for a while, she extended her hand to Zhuang Mingcheng.

After he took it, she said, “That’s a happy decision.”

The two looked at each other.

After a while, Lu Fangfang couldn’t hold back any longer and burst into laughter.

“Hey? Comrade Fangfang, I’m serious.”

“Haha, what a coincidence, me too.”

Lu Fangfang laughed and nodded. She held Zhuang Mingcheng’s hand tightly, swinging it gently without letting go.

The same was true for Zhuang Mingcheng.

The two walked across the grassland, and no one spoke.

As the sun set and the sky darkened, Zhuang Mingcheng sent Lu Fangfang back to the guesthouse.

—

In the guesthouse’s double room, Zhu Haimei curled up on the bed with her back to Lu Fangfang.

Lu Fangfang glanced at her and didn’t care.

Thinking back on what had just happened, it still felt a bit unbelievable.

She had agreed just like that?

Could it be that she’s obsessed with him?

She touched her cheek and felt a little hot. “I hope this is the right decision.”

There was no stove in the room, and it was a bit chilly. Lu Fangfang turned off the light and climbed into the other bed.

After walking for over a month, she was exhausted both physically and mentally.

As soon as she touched the pillow, she fell asleep.

When she woke up again, it was already daybreak.

Lu Fangfang was lying lazily on the bed, but Zhu Haimei was not in such a mood. She got up early in the morning and began working.

After thoroughly washing her face, she opened her small suitcase, took out a box of Friendship brand moisturizer, and rubbed it on her face repeatedly.

After tidying up her face and combing her hair, she picked out clothes and chose from them.

On the bed next door, Lu Fangfang was fully awake.

Looking at the busy Zhu Haimei, she had the illusion of returning to the 21st century. People really are different.

Lu Fangfang didn’t sleep any longer. She got up and washed up when she heard the door open.

When she opened the door, she saw Zhuang Mingcheng standing outside with a lunch box.

“Why are you here so early?”

“You didn’t eat last night. I was worried you’d be hungry.”

Zhuang Mingcheng shook the lunch box in his hand and asked, “Can I come in?”

Lu Fangfang nodded.

Zhu Haimei was already up, so there was no need to be cautious.

Once inside, Lu Fangfang took Zhuang Mingcheng’s lunch box, opened it, and found yellow millet porridge inside.

“Millet nourishes the stomach. You’re too weak, you should take some supplements.”

As he spoke, Zhuang Mingcheng took two eggs out of his pocket and started peeling them.

Lu Fangfang ate one.

When Zhuang Mingcheng handed the second one to her, she shook her head and refused to take it. “You eat it. You’re still a patient. You need to eat more so your arm can get better.”

In those days, supplies were scarce, and even the army couldn’t afford to eat two eggs.

Lu Fangfang was drinking the millet porridge and suddenly felt a bit sad.

Her current identity was a country girl who hadn’t even graduated from elementary school and couldn’t find a job.

After we get married, will I have to rely on Zhuang Mingcheng for support all the time?

No, no.

Lu Fangfang shook her head and began to secretly ponder.

She came from the 21st century. Not only did she have to support herself, but she also needed to eat well and live a good life.

Otherwise, it would be a waste of time.