Chapter 6

The matter of Shi Tingyu’s marriage had become a problem, and Shi’s father and mother were a bit distracted at work.

Just then, researcher Wei Jian came in and called out, “Professor Shi, someone is looking for you outside.”

Father Shi put down his pen, locked the drawer, and went out.

The visitor was Feng Wei, who had been dining at the state-run restaurant yesterday.

Father Shi did not recognize him, but he noticed the military uniform Feng was wearing, which indicated at least a battalion level.

At that time, the uniforms of military officers and soldiers were different. The military uniforms of that era did not have epaulets; the difference lay in the pockets.

Another distinguishing feature was the shoes: high-ranking officers wore leather shoes, while others wore liberation shoes.

But no one would wear leather shoes every day without reason.

So, ultimately, it was the uniform that mattered.

Officer uniforms had a “Chinese-style” pocket, and in the camp, getting promoted was referred to as wearing a “Chinese-style” pocket.

“Who are you?” Father Shi asked with a puzzled look.

With a smile on his face, Feng Wei reached out and warmly shook hands with Father Shi. “Ah, Professor Shi, I’ve heard so much about you. I’m Feng Wei, the instructor of the first battalion.”

Father Shi passively shook his hand, not knowing why the other party was looking for him.

Feng Wei led Father Shi to the side.

“Professor Shi, it’s like this. Our battalion commander is of marriageable age, and I heard your daughter is outstanding in every way. So, I came to ask if your daughter is engaged. If not, I’d like to introduce her to our battalion commander.”

Father Shi felt like a pillow was being offered just as he was about to fall asleep; it felt a bit unreal.

“She is not engaged, but we don’t know much about your battalion commander. Can you tell me more about him first?”

When it came to praising his old partner, Feng Wei spoke with ease.

He talked about how he was 1.89 meters tall, had a strong physique, didn’t smoke or drink, and was not into flirting or causing trouble. He had military merits and capabilities.

In Feng Wei’s words, Lu Weiguo was practically a highly desirable prospect.

Father Shi was skeptical. How could such a good person still be available for their family?

He wasn’t belittling himself, but their family’s situation was currently special.

Noticing Father Shi’s distrust, Feng Wei’s smile paused for a moment, and he waved his hand. “Of course, he does have a small flaw…”

“What flaw?” Father Shi asked urgently.

“Well, our battalion commander got a little injured on the battlefield…”

Before Feng Wei could finish, Father Shi’s face turned cold.

If he was still serving despite being injured, it definitely wasn’t a case of losing an arm or a leg. Being specifically mentioned as having been injured during a matchmaking attempt, what else could it be?

Wasn’t it obvious that he had injured his vital parts and couldn’t perform sexually?

“No, no, I can’t let my good daughter marry someone only to live as a widow!”

Feng Wei: …

Heaven and earth could attest, Feng Wei never said Lu Weiguo was impotent!

Seeing Professor Shi turn to leave, Feng Wei quickly stopped him. “Oh, Professor Shi, what are you thinking?”

“It’s not that our battalion commander was injured there; he was injured here.”

As he spoke, Feng Wei pointed to the area from his right eye to his cheekbone.

“There’s a scar from the corner of his right eye to below his cheekbone, but that’s really all!”

Professor Shi blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed.

“Sorry, I misunderstood,” Father Shi said. “As for your battalion commander, I need to discuss this with my family.”

He was worried that his daughter might disagree since the other party’s appearance was marred, and she always valued beauty.

“Of course.” Seeing that there was hope, Feng Wei pressed his advantage. “How about we arrange a meeting? That way, you can also see his character.”

Father Shi eventually compromised. “How about tomorrow after I get off work?”

He was also afraid that if they delayed too long, his daughter wouldn’t have time to get married before they were relocated.

In fact, it had already been a week since they received the report, but there had been no developments. It was like having a sword hanging over their heads, not knowing when it would fall. The waiting was truly agonizing.

…

Shi Tingyu didn’t expect that after being stood up on a blind date the previous day, she would receive another matchmaking proposal the next evening.

“Dad, please don’t make hasty decisions out of desperation,” Shi Tingyu urged her father to think carefully.

Father Shi gave her a knowing look. “Blind dating is like buying shoes; you have to try on several pairs. This isn’t desperation; it’s casting a wide net to catch more fish and then choosing the best.”

Shi Tingyu was convinced by her father.

“Alright, I’ll go meet him tomorrow then.”

She also understood that time was of the essence.

Her family wished nothing more than for the blind date to succeed in the morning and to get the marriage certificate by the afternoon.

Father and Mother Shi held great hopes for the meeting the following evening.

As an instructor, Feng Wei must be aware of their family’s situation.

Since he knew about their situation and still suggested introducing Xiao Yu to their battalion commander, it naturally meant that Xiao Yu could be protected.

Father and Mother Shi’s high expectations resulted in them dressing very formally for the blind date that evening.

They looked every bit the part of high-ranking intellectuals.

Shi Tingyu also dressed up meticulously.

The meticulous dressing up here was nothing more than some powder and lipstick.

There were very few types of cosmetics available now.

The original owner did bring back some from abroad, but that was years ago, and even if they hadn’t been used up, they would have expired by now.

Mother Shi looked at her daughter, dressed in a skirt and with her hair neatly braided and styled, and nodded in satisfaction.

Especially with the lipstick, which made her daughter’s lips red and teeth white, looking very pretty.

“This is good, it makes you look healthy and beautiful.”

Given the current sensitive period for the Shi family, they didn’t dare host Lu Weiguo at their home, fearing it might cause trouble for him later and be hard to explain if something happened.

So, the meeting place was set at the state-run restaurant.

At least with people coming and going, there wouldn’t be any misunderstandings.

Feng Wei and Lu Weiguo arrived first for the meeting.

Feng Wei was busy ordering food and wiping the table and chairs.

Lu Weiguo, however, kept his lips tightly pressed, lost in thought.

There was no one at the tables around them, creating a vacuum with the two of them at the center.

The waitstaff glanced over several times but didn’t dare say a word.

“Adjust your attitude, don’t look so grim. Smile, understand?” Feng Wei said.

Lu Weiguo forced a smile, but Feng Wei quickly covered his face with his hand, “Never mind, forget I said anything. Actually, not smiling is better.”

That smile was too frightening; it looked more like a vendetta than a blind date.

When the Shi family arrived, they saw two people sitting at the round table.

Shi Tingyu glanced over and saw a tall figure with his back to them. Based on her years of sketching, she estimated the man was at least 1.86 meters tall.

Feng Wei, facing the door, quickly greeted them, “Professor Shi, Professor Liu, and Comrade Shi, come and sit down.”

Hearing Feng Wei’s voice, Lu Weiguo stood up and turned around.

“Ah!”

At first sight, Father and Mother Shi gasped.

This appearance…

But Shi Tingyu remained calm.

Her eyes scanned him like a precise instrument, first noting his facial proportions and then his bone structure.

The tall man who turned around had excellent bone structure, his features were cold with a hint of menace, and the scar was the finishing touch, enhancing his stern aura.

If he were in modern times, he would be a unique and cool prison-style guy.

However, the aesthetic preferences of people in this era leaned more towards types like Zhu Shimao or the square-jawed, upright look.