Yao Chunhua was comforted by her daughter’s maturity. Since being rescued from the river last time, her daughter had truly changed a lot.

But how could a person change so drastically overnight? Yao Chunhua vaguely felt that her daughter must have suffered greatly in ways she hadn’t seen. Thinking this, she felt both relieved and distressed.

“Alright, I’ll thank you on behalf of your second sister-in-law.”

Gu Jianing shook her head, not thinking much of it. After she was rescued from the river, her second brother had immediately killed the old hen originally meant for her second sister-in-law’s postpartum nourishment to make soup. Her second sister-in-law hadn’t objected either. As the saying goes, “repay kindness with kindness.”

After being reborn, Gu Jianing had learned a principle: whoever treats her well, she will treat them well in return; whoever treats her poorly, she won’t be polite either.

When Gu Jianing left for the old house, Yao Chunhua carried two cans of milk powder to her daughter-in-law’s room.

Since she was still in her postpartum period, Su Miao hadn’t been able to help out today, but she had been listening intently to the lively commotion outside.

Hearing her husband come in and mention the betrothal gifts from Officer Sheng, Su Miao couldn’t help but sigh at how fortunate her sister-in-law was.

Of course, envy aside, Su Miao felt that being able to marry into the Gu family and marry Gu Yunnan was also quite good.

Looking at her son, Zhuangzhuang, lying beside her, her eyes softened even more.

At that moment, there was a noise outside the door, and her mother-in-law entered, carrying something in her arms. Upon closer look, it was two cans of milk powder.

After her mother-in-law set down the milk powder and explained her intentions, Su Miao quickly said, “Mom, no, these are Officer Sheng’s betrothal gifts for Jianing. How can I take them?”

Milk powder was something extremely valuable and hard to obtain, even in the city.

Although she knew that drinking milk powder would surely help her son grow better, Su Miao felt she couldn’t be greedy. Those were her sister-in-law’s things.

“Jianing specifically said these are for you. Not just you, but others have also received things. This is Jianing’s way of showing her affection as an aunt to her nephew. Just take it.”

Yao Chunhua’s tone brooked no refusal. Su Miao hadn’t expected that her sister-in-law had specifically given these to her. Her eyes warmed, and she was deeply moved.

“No need to say words of gratitude. Just remember it in your heart. Don’t cry; crying during the postpartum period can harm your eyes.”

Su Miao quickly composed herself. She wasn’t crying; she was happy.

Yao Chunhua still had to prepare lunch, so she didn’t stay long.

When Gu Yunnan came in, the redness in Su Miao’s eyes hadn’t completely faded. Seeing the two cans of milk powder on the table, he asked and learned the reason.

“Since Mom said Jianing gave them, just accept them. With these two cans of milk powder, our Zhuangzhuang can grow even better.”

“Recently, I have some free time, so I’ll go up the mountain more often and try to hunt more game.”

“Alright.”

Gu Yunnan sighed. Outsiders said the Gu family spoiled Gu Jianing too much, but they weren’t blind. There was a reason for spoiling her.

Since childhood, whenever Jianing had something good, she would share it with her three brothers.

Sometimes when they made mistakes and were about to be punished, Jianing would also protect them.

Although Jianing could be a bit spoiled, it was just her being delicate. They were willing to pamper such a delicate younger sister.

It was only after meeting Wen Zhuqing that Jianing had changed somewhat.

But they felt that Jianing had been bewitched by Wen Zhuqing.

Now, after jumping into the river, Jianing no longer liked Wen Zhuqing, and it seemed she had returned to her former self.

Gu Yunnan thought this was good.

Meanwhile, Gu Jianing had left the house and was on her way to the old house when someone suddenly appeared.

“Comrade Jianing.”

Gu Jianing looked at the handsome man in a white shirt and black pants before her, feeling as if a lifetime had passed.

It had been several days since her rebirth, and this was the first time she had seen Wen Zhuqing in this life.

Yes, the person before her was Wen Zhuqing.

Gu Jianing pursed her lips, her eyes briefly flashing with intense hatred before she lowered them, her hands tightening slightly under her sleeves.

Soon, she looked up again, her usual innocent expression returning. She blinked and said, “It’s you, Wen Zhiqing (educated youth).”

From the moment he saw Gu Jianing, Wen Zhuqing had been subtly observing her. Looking at the bright-eyed girl, he noticed that Gu Jianing seemed even more beautiful than before.

To be honest, Wen Zhuqing was also a man. Gu Jianing’s beauty was such that even in his hometown of Shanghai, it would be hard to find someone more beautiful.

So, he was also moved by Gu Jianing’s beauty and figure.

But he also knew that, being from Shanghai and with his future aspirations, it was impossible for him to marry a country girl with no background.

However, now that he was in the countryside, considering his family’s situation and the current political climate, he didn’t know when he could return to the city.

But even in the countryside, he could still plan something for himself.

As long as it made his life better.

Wen Zhuqing was aware of his good looks and gentle demeanor.

Since coming to the countryside, many girls had shown him favor, but he was most satisfied with Gu Jianing. After all, her father was the village chief, her three brothers were capable, and Gu Jianing herself was beautiful and simple, with a family that doted on her.

If he could charm Gu Jianing into falling for him, it would surely bring him many benefits.

Thinking this, he acted accordingly.

Over the past six months, things had gone smoothly. He was certain that Gu Jianing’s heart was completely his.

Thus, when Gu Jianing’s eldest brother got a job opportunity at the steel factory, he knew his chance had come.

With a few words, he had persuaded Gu Jianing to voluntarily secure the job for him.

Gu Jianing jumping into the river for the job was unexpected, but not entirely surprising.

He had thought that after the incident, the Gu family would compromise, and he would soon get the job, no longer needing to work in the fields.

Unexpectedly, that very day, he was ambushed, beaten twice, and had to stay in bed for several days.

Meanwhile, rumors kept spreading about Gu Jianing meeting with an officer.

Originally planning to wait until he recovered a bit more to probe Gu Jianing’s situation, the news of the officer coming with his family to propose today made Wen Zhuqing unable to sit still any longer. He forced himself to go out, hoping to find a chance to see Gu Jianing. Unexpectedly, he got lucky and ran into her.

Judging by Gu Jianing’s expression, she seemed no different from before, but somehow, Wen Zhuqing felt that something about her had changed.

Unable to figure it out for now, Wen Zhuqing, after several days of recovery and finally having the swelling on his face subside, habitually put on a gentle smile. His peach-blossom eyes seemed both affectionate and aggrieved, “Comrade Jianing, I heard you got engaged today?”

…

After sending his grandparents back to the hotel, Sheng Zexi remembered that he had forgotten to discuss with Gu Jianing when to take wedding photos and register their marriage. He drove back again.

Unexpectedly, Gu Jianing wasn’t at the Gu house but had gone to the old house. Knowing where the old house was, Sheng Zexi walked there.

Not far away, two aunts walking towards him were talking, their voices carrying from a distance.

“Hey, didn’t the Gu family’s daughter get engaged to an officer today?”

“Yes, the Gu family was so lively today. That officer, being from Beijing, really went all out with the betrothal gifts.”

“Then do you think Gu Jianing really doesn’t like Wen Zhiqing anymore?”

“Probably.”

“Then why did I just see Gu Jianing meeting with Wen Zhiqing?”