Chapter 14: The marriage report has been submitted, does she think it’s just a game?

“Damn! Watch it, you stepped on me!”

“You son of a bitch, what are you pushing?”

People on both sides cursed angrily.

But the man didn’t dare to stop for a moment, wishing he could grow wings and fly away!

He was afraid that if he ran slowly, his hands and feet would be separated from him!

Lin Yiwan, supported by Xie Lin, regained her footing.

“Thank… thank you!”

She said, still shaken.

Being so close, Xie Lin could even see her distinct eyelashes trembling slightly, her fair face slightly pale.

“It’s crowded, stand here.”

Xie Lin said, separating her from the man next to her, letting her stand next to the women.

“Okay.”

Lin Yiwan smiled gratefully at him.

Fortunately, he had blocked her just now; that man’s gaze was so lecherous.

If she had been squeezed against him, Lin Yiwan felt she would have nightmares for days.

Without speaking, she continued to queue patiently.

Those who had been in line earlier soon squeezed out.

Lin Yiwan took a look and found that everyone was grabbing for “Fuqiang Flour.”

It turned out that it was a holiday, and there was an extra supply of Fuqiang Flour and meat today.

No wonder!  As soon as the goods arrived, the inside and outside were packed with people.

In the summer heat, people were squeezed together, hot and uncomfortable.

Lin Yiwan followed closely behind the crowd.

To her right, the man had done his best to leave her a little space.

But there were really too many people.

In the end, the two were almost touching.

The woman’s faint fragrance lingered in the air, her soft body occasionally bumping against him due to the pressure, then hastily moving away.

Her face was flushed, her watery eyes blinking, whether from the heat or shyness.

After being squeezed against the man again, Lin Yiwan’s face was burning.

The man’s bulging pectoral muscles felt like steel wrapped in cloth, hard and hot, his body temperature transmitted through the thin summer fabric, as if burning her.

Lin Yiwan bit her lip, shifting uncomfortably to the side.

But there were people everywhere, and her attempts to avoid him were futile.

Finally, Lin Yiwan gave up in self-deprecation.

Thus, she followed the crowd and squeezed into the supply and marketing cooperative.

As soon as she entered, she heard the hoarse voice of the saleswoman.

“Don’t push! Don’t push! What are you pushing for! One by one, slowly!”

Behind the counter, the few saleswomen’s hands were moving so fast they were almost smoking, still unable to keep up with the enthusiastic crowd, so they could only sell while shouting loudly.

In her previous life, Lin Yiwan was anxious and tormented because she was about to go to the countryside, and she didn’t know about the extra supply of Fuqiang Flour and meat today.

She actually came here to buy seeds.

Seeing how busy the saleswoman was, she was worried that she might not be attended to.

Just as she was hesitating whether to ask about seeds, she saw the saleswoman enthusiastically ask Xie Lin next to her, “Comrade, what would you like to buy?”

Xie Lin didn’t answer her, but turned to Lin Yiwan, “What do you want to buy?”

Hearing this, Lin Yiwan said somewhat embarrassedly, “I want a pound of meat, two pounds of Fuqiang Flour, and some seeds, one pound of each kind.”

Making such a request while so many people were queuing was difficult for her.

But she didn’t have much time. She had a lot more to do, and the seeds in Beijing were more abundant. If she went elsewhere to buy them, she wouldn’t be able to buy so many varieties.

To Lin Yiwan’s surprise, the saleswoman was not only not impatient but also nodded quickly.

“Okay, comrade, wait a moment, I’ll weigh it for you now.”

Her attitude was enthusiastic, almost obsequious.

In this era, saleswomen were respectable professions that everyone envied, and their social status made them arrogant.

Lin Yiwan was used to being snubbed by saleswomen in her previous life, and this was the first time she had encountered such enthusiasm, especially with such an unreasonable request, she couldn’t help but question her reality.

But soon, she understood the key.

The status of soldiers in this era was extremely high.

The whole society, from top to bottom, was full of respect and admiration for soldiers.

And Xie Lin, who was standing next to her, was wearing a cadre’s military uniform. Wasn’t she borrowing his light?

After a long time, the saleswoman who went to weigh the seeds finally returned.

The seeds, along with the Fuqiang Flour and meat, were neatly packed.

“Comrade, here are your things, a total of one yuan and six cents, plus one meat ticket and two grain tickets.”

“Okay, thank you, comrade.”

Lin Yiwan said, reaching for her money.

She had put the money and tickets in her space, so she didn’t have to worry about not being able to pay for the grain and meat.

But just as she reached for it, a large hand reached out before her and handed over the money and tickets.

Seeing Xie Lin paying for her, Lin Yiwan quickly said, “Brother Xie Lin, no need, I have money.”

Hearing this, a hint of helplessness flashed across Xie Lin’s face.

“Are you sure you want to haggle over this with me?”

She had been so bold in asking him to marry her the day before, yet today she was being so calculating.

He had already submitted the marriage application; did she think it was a game?

Understanding the meaning in his eyes, Lin Yiwan’s face flushed slightly, and she withdrew her hand.

“Then… then okay.”