Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander novel Chapter 88

Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Using Favor for Personal Gain

Wang Shufen also joked playfully, filling the room with a joyous atmosphere.

During the meal, Su Miao came over, staying very calm, and even smiled as she congratulated everyone, not showing any hint of displeasure. Later, she left with her father.

Sun Chan also felt it was a bit strange, but didn’t think much of it. After all, she would be leaving the village soon. What kind of tricks could she play?

At night, when it was time to sleep, Sun Chan was arranged to stay in the small house in the western side courtyard. Since they were only engaged, living together wasn’t appropriate.

The small house was a bit damp from not being used by anyone, so Mrs. Wang brought a lot of firewood to burn outside.

Wang Shufen helped by wiping with a cloth for a long time. She said apologetically, "I originally wanted you to sleep in my room, but my son fell asleep, and it’s not easy to wake him up. This place is more spacious."

"It’s okay, I can sleep here. It’s quite spacious," Sun Chan said with a smile as she smoothed the bedsheet, which was the most common red and white checkered pattern with a few patches, just like back home.

Gu Junming came over with a new quilt.

Sun Chan quickly took it and laid it on the kang. The two of them looked at each other happily.

Wang Shufen pursed her lips and smiled, walking out.

Sun Chan and Gu Junming finished making the bed on the kang together. She looked around, at the mottled walls, the cabinet in the corner, the single dim yellow bulb on the ceiling, sitting on the edge of the kang, with a slightly blank expression.

"What are you thinking about?" Gu Junming asked while wiping the dust with a cloth. It wasn’t actually that dirty; he just felt uneasy doing nothing.

Sun Chan smiled and said, "The house I lived in before had the same layout. The walls were also covered with newspapers, even the window color was the same, but there wasn’t a bulb in the room, and the kang mats were worn out."

"You lived too hard in the past," Gu Junming said in a low voice, standing in front of her: "I’ve always been thinking, maybe one day, I could bring the girl I love to see where I live and tell her, this is where I live. This wish has finally come true."

Sun Chan looked up and could see his handsome face; he was very close. Silence engulfed them, and each could hear the other’s breathing and feel the intense gazes. She suddenly became flustered and lowered her head. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Luckily, Gu Junming just stood there briefly and then said with a smile, "You should sleep, we’ll talk tomorrow."

"Okay." Sun Chan’s face turned red as she saw Gu Junming off, feeling all flustered inside.

Gu Junming also felt a little awkward earlier, but figured that since they’d eventually be married, looking wasn’t a crime and calmed down. The village night was quiet, with only a few dog barks. His parents’ room had also turned off the lights. As Gu Junming prepared to return to his room, he suddenly heard a rustling sound near the main gate.

Though it was very quiet, Gu Junming, being a former scout, immediately asked warily, "Who’s there?"

His first reaction was that Ding Quan had returned, instinctively raising his fists, ready to rush over and hit someone.

"Don’t hit, big brother. It’s me!" came the delicate voice of Su Miao from behind.

She looked anxious; under the moonlight, dressed in a floral shirt, Su Miao looked particularly charming and graceful. She looked at Gu Junming with timid eyes, brimming with watery light, truly a delicate flower mirrored on water, evoking pity.

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