Chapter 13: I Want to Go with You to the Military

Clothes, hair clips, and even a pair of pretty little leather shoes, brand new, still in the shoebox, looking like they’ve never been worn.

Jiang Xiangxiang was speechless. She really had taken everything good. The original owner had nothing. How could that be fair?

She was unhappy, and Jiang Rourou wouldn’t be happy either.

Jiang Xiangxiang quickly packed all her clothes and things into her space, leaving only a plaid dress and a pair of little leather shoes. She also took a new hair clip and put it on.

The original little country bumpkin, the little village girl, with this makeover, instantly became stylish.

Jiang Xiangxiang looked at herself in the mirror and was instantly much more satisfied. The original owner’s figure was actually quite good; she just didn’t usually pay attention to her appearance, had no time to dress up, and was constantly bullied, so her back wasn’t straight, making her look timid. Now that she’d taken over, her spirit was different.

Jiang Xiangxiang held her head high, took out the powder she had hoarded, lightly applied a layer to her face, put on some lipstick, did a light makeup, and went out.

She had to see what her blind date was like.

Of course, it wasn’t really a blind date, it was more like an interview, an interview with her future partner.

With this thought, Jiang Xiangxiang walked out the door. The whole process went smoothly without any obstacles. Ye Meiping and Jiang Rourou never expected her to be so bold.

At this time, the two were still discussing countermeasures. Reporting her was impossible; they still had to find a way to deal with Jiang Xiangxiang, not letting her get away with it.

Jiang Xiangxiang didn’t care at all. Let them toss and turn as they pleased; as long as they weren’t tired, she didn’t mind meeting them head-on. It was simple.

When she arrived at the village entrance, she saw a young man standing under a plane tree. He was tall and straight, his back to her. His crew cut was neat and clean, and he had a very masculine look.

It had been a long time since she had seen such a handsome guy.

Looking at his back, Jiang Xiangxiang couldn’t help but think of the handsome guys she had seen in the modern world. None of them were pretty boys; they were either effeminate or lacked masculinity.

This one, even from a distance, exuded a courageous and resolute aura, the unique temperament of a soldier, instantly recognizable.

He looked very good.

Jiang Xiangxiang coughed lightly, “Hello, are you Mr. Lu Jianshen?”

Lu Jianshen was a little nervous. Hearing someone call him, he subconsciously turned around and saluted, “Yes!”

Jiang Xiangxiang was a little stunned. Were blind dates this formal nowadays? Or were all soldiers this formal? Should she return a salute?

Before she could think, her hand moved faster than her brain, and she returned a salute.

Lu Jianshen froze, then relaxed, but said, “Your posture isn’t quite right. That is… I didn’t mean that. You’re here, Comrade Jiang. Will you marry me?”

Jiang Xiangxiang: “So direct? Can I ask why you want to marry me?”

Lu Jianshen: “I saved you when you fell into the water, so…”

In terms of both emotion and reason, he should be responsible for her.

That’s what a soldier should do. Many people in the village saw what happened that day. If he didn’t marry her, what would happen to Jiang Xiangxiang?

Jiang Xiangxiang: “Just because of responsibility?”

Lu Jianshen: “Yes, I saved you, so I should be responsible for you. But if you don’t want to… Although I’m proposing marriage because of responsibility, Comrade Jiang, rest assured, after you marry me, I will definitely treat you well. You’ll be in charge of the big and small matters at home, and I’ll give you all my salary. You’ll be the boss from now on.”

Jiang Xiangxiang: “Really?”

This was too good to be true.

She was a little moved. When she saw his back, she already thought Lu Jianshen was something special. Now that she was closer, she thought he was even more handsome. His facial features were sharp and angular, his temperament cold and sharp like a knife. Such a man gave a sense of security.

Every aspect met her aesthetic standards. If she missed this, she would regret it.

However, marrying him seemed a bit like taking advantage of the situation.

Jiang Xiangxiang was a little conflicted. The opportunity was right in front of her. Should she seize it or not? To act or not to act, that was the question.

Why not just go for it.

Opportunity knocks but once. Whether it’s despicable or not, go for it first, at least get the title. Whether it works out or not, let’s see how things go.

Seeing her looking at him, Lu Jianshen straightened his posture, feeling a little nervous. This was his first time doing this; before this, he rarely spoke to girls alone.

Now, he was saying all this right after meeting her. Don’t scare her.

He hadn’t looked closely when he saved her. Now that he was looking at her again, her fair face, delicate nose, her whole appearance was extremely gentle. Even without him, she probably wouldn’t have trouble getting married, right?

Lu Jianshen felt a little chaotic in his heart. He was just a poor soldier, away from home all year round. Maybe she wouldn’t look up to him.

Should he go back and think of another way?

He felt something for her. At least, the girl in front of him made him want to get married and settle down. He wasn’t so sure before, it was just a matter of responsibility, but after seeing her, he felt that having such a wife wouldn’t be bad.

“Comrade Jiang…”

“I’m willing.”

“What?”

“I said, I’m willing. I’ll sign your report. Let’s go get the marriage certificate later. As for the wedding, let’s keep it simple.” Jiang Xiangxiang decided to seize this opportunity. After all, such handsome men were rare, and men who met her aesthetic standards were even rarer. If she didn’t seize the opportunity, she would definitely regret it. If it didn’t work out, she could always get a divorce.

Whatever, just go for it, follow your heart.

After hearing her, Lu Jianshen was stunned and quickly nodded, “Okay, I’ll file a report right away. I’ll ask my family and Chunhua aunt about the specifics. If there’s no matchmaker, I’m afraid they’ll gossip, and it’ll be bad for your reputation.”

That’s why he didn’t come to her door himself. It’s more appropriate to have a matchmaker, so even if it doesn’t work out, it won’t affect her.

Now that Comrade Jiang had agreed, he couldn’t be careless. He had to make things proper and avoid gossip.

Jiang Xiangxiang nodded, “I’ll listen to you on the rest. I don’t have any experience, but I have a small request. After we get married, I want to go with you to the military.”