Chapter 21: From Now On, The Nation Comes First, And You Come Second.

A gentle breeze blew, lifting Su Wantang’s hair again, causing Fu Yanci to become slightly absent-minded.

After a moment, Su Wantang said sincerely, “Don’t worry, since we’re engaged, I’ll take full responsibility for you.”

Fu Yanci was secretly pleased to hear Su Wantang’s words.

But he still felt something was off about that sentence.

When he came to his senses, his ears were flushed again.

“Comrade Su,” he said, “I should be the one saying this. As long as you’re willing, from now on, the nation comes first, and you come second.”

Hearing this, Su Wantang looked up, her gaze fixed on Fu Yanci.

Fu Yanci met Su Wantang’s fiery gaze, the redness in his ears spreading to his neck.

Su Wantang never expected that this man, who appeared so cold and abstinent in front of others,

was actually so innocent, blushing like this after saying a sweet nothing.

If it were in bed…

(???)

Some inappropriate thoughts involuntarily invaded Su Wantang’s mind, and she unconsciously drooled.

Just then, her stomach grumbled loudly.

It sounded particularly abrupt in the quiet atmosphere.

Fu Yanci was startled, then quickly and clumsily handed Su Wantang his chopsticks.

He apologized, “I didn’t consider this, letting you listen to me talk on an empty stomach. You… you should eat quickly.”

Su Wantang then realized that her drool had landed on the table.

Oh my god!

I need a hole to hide in.

Well, let’s eat first!

These embarrassing moments seemed insignificant in the face of delicious food.

After eating the braised pork, Su Wantang quickly devoured her meal.

The braised pork was reddish-brown, not greasy, and melted in the mouth. Su Wantang ate it with relish.

Seeing her eat so deliciously, Fu Yanci’s appetite also increased.

Together, they proudly cleared all the food on the table.

Another day of successfully practicing food conservation!

After eating, Fu Yanci took her to the supply and marketing cooperative.

Standing at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, she tilted her head and asked curiously, “Captain Fu, are you a mind reader? How did you know I wanted to come here?”

Fu Yanci looked at her patched clothes and replied sincerely, “I thought of bringing you to buy some fabric to make some new clothes.”

Su Wantang patted her pocket, took out a few large bills, and said helplessly, “I have money, but no coupons.”

She wanted to buy so many things.

But she knew that in this era, money alone wasn’t enough; you also needed coupons, all kinds of coupons.

Seeing her drooping head, looking so cute,

Fu Yanci’s heart stirred slightly. He really wanted to reach out and touch her little head.

But fearing that this action might be abrupt and scare her, he forcibly restrained himself.

However, his gaze remained on her, filled with undisguised affection.

Then, Fu Yanci reached into his pocket, took out a stack of coupons, and unceremoniously stuffed them into Su Wantang’s hand.

He said generously, “I have coupons. Buy first, and if it’s not enough, I’ll give you more tomorrow.”

Su Wantang looked at the various coupons in her hand, her eyes sparkling.

She felt that Fu Yanci was like Doraemon at this moment!

Such an amazing feeling!

She needed these coupons to buy some daily necessities and fabrics, so she didn’t stand on ceremony with Fu Yanci.

After entering the supply and marketing cooperative, Su Wantang discovered that Fu Yanci not only gave her many coupons but also insisted on paying for everything.

After buying a pile of things, Su Wantang didn’t even have a chance to use the large bills in her pocket.

Finally, they came to the fabric stall, and Su Wantang chose some refreshing fabrics.

She thought, Fu Yanci gave her so many coupons, solved her urgent needs, and kept paying for her; she had to repay him.

So, she secretly chose a piece of men’s fabric, intending to make him a new suit of clothes as well.

When they came out of the supply and marketing cooperative, both of them were carrying large bags and small bags.

Su Wantang returned home with a full load, a satisfied smile on her face.

Her mood had improved somewhat.

Indeed, when a woman is in a bad mood, shopping, buying, and eating can alleviate half of her unhappiness.

Who would want to suffer when they’ve transmigrated into a book?

Sitting in Fu Yanci’s jeep, she hummed a cheerful tune.

Fu Yanci looked at her from time to time, also infected by her happiness.

The jeep slowly drove towards the village, the breeze along the way bringing a hint of comfort.

When they reached the bridge in the village, Fu Yanci stopped.

Someone had scattered wood from a house all over the bridge.

The car couldn’t go any further for the time being.

Fu Yanci had to park the car, and the two of them carried their bags and walked home.