1970s: Hot wife accompanies the army, cold-faced rough man is not easy to tease

Chapter 250 No one else is even worthy to carry your shoes.
Du Yuelan was not a generous person to begin with, especially since Lu Youyou was involved.

No matter how much you dislike Lu Youyou, you still have to admit that her face is incredibly attractive to men.

No man dislikes looking at beautiful women. Even if nothing happens afterward, some women can attract everyone's attention the moment they appear.

She knew all too well the inherent flaws in men; when they met someone good, they wanted to possess them, and even if they couldn't, it didn't stop them from fantasizing about them.

She wouldn't allow Gu Shuchen to have any form of covetousness towards Lu Youyou.

The explanation just now was fine from any angle, and Gu Shuchen had never had any credit overdraft with her, but Du Yuelan still felt uncomfortable.

Perhaps it was a woman's intuition, or perhaps it was simply because she had a problem with Lu Youyou, but she couldn't fully believe Gu Shuchen's words.

She stared intently into his eyes for five seconds before turning to look at Lu Youyou.

Du Yuelan had already decided that if the two really knew each other, and if Gu Shuchen had indeed lost his composure because of that woman, she would slap Lu Youyou on the spot without any mercy.

However, Lu Youyou didn't even glance at them, at least not after Du Yuelan turned around.

She didn't change direction or pace; it was just like an ordinary passing by—approaching and then moving away.

Gu Shuchen's tense body relaxed a little. He kept praying in his heart that he would deal with the future later. At least for today, at this moment, he hoped that Lu Youyou would treat him as a stranger.

Only after the slender, tall figure had completely disappeared from their sight did Gu Shuchen's stiff mind begin to function again.

"Lanlan, you don't think I'm looking at that woman, do you?" He decided to strike first. "How could that be? Don't you know who I am?"

Gu Shuchen skillfully put on a doting smile and, taking advantage of the few pedestrians around, gently squeezed Du Yuelan's fingers.

"I just saw someone who looks a lot like someone from my hometown, so I was a little surprised. What are you thinking, hmm?"

Du Yuelan was still skeptical, but now that Lu Youyou had gone far away, she couldn't possibly drag her back to ask.

Moreover, Lu Youyou didn't even glance at Gu Shuchen, so there shouldn't be anything between them.

"I'm warning you, men who are fickle never end well!"

Du Yuelan was always a willful and spoiled young lady. The premise for her to be in a good relationship with Gu Shuchen was that he could not have any ulterior motives.

Warnings alone are not enough; she also wants to nip any potential problems in the bud.

"Don't assume that good looks make someone a good person. That woman is no simpleton. I don't know who she got her hands on at Tsinghua University, but she managed to get a research result and a position in the joint project team."

I'm telling you, from now on, if you see a woman named Lu Youyou, go out of your way, understand?

Du Yuelan's words stirred up a storm in Gu Shuchen's heart.

It really is Lu Youyou!!!

She actually got into Tsinghua University?
How can it be? !
Gu Shuchen couldn't help but recall his brief time together in Qiaoshan Village three years ago.

In the two weeks before Gu Qingye returned home, they met almost every day. Lu Youyou was an innocent and naive girl, or to put it bluntly, stupid.

Although she changed completely overnight, he still couldn't see that Lu Youyou was capable of getting into Tsinghua University.

Also, what does "relying on someone" mean?
No matter how much Gu Qingye gets promoted and becomes wealthy, he shouldn't be able to help Lu Youyou reap such a huge benefit three years later, right?
Gu Shuchen had too many things he wanted to figure out, but he knew that now was not the time to delve into them.

He suppressed his doubts and decided to appease the suspicious Du Yuelan first.

"If you don't like it, then don't associate with it. You are the moon in the sky, and no one else is even worthy to carry your shoes."

Du Yuelan was well comforted by these words. There are many people who flatter, but few who flatter effectively. Gu Shuchen, however, had just scratched the itch she needed without making a sound noise.

Absolutely! Lu Youyou isn't even worthy of carrying her shoes!

Du Yuelan reverted to her previous tender and shy demeanor, giving Gu Shuchen a reproachful look filled with affection.

"Did you specifically choose my birthday to come and coax me?"

Gu Shuchen responded to her with an even gentler gaze.

"In my heart, you are the bright moon and the rising sun. Those who only care about appearances are shallow. Besides, in my eyes, you are the most beautiful, and no one can compare to you!"

Du Yuelan pulled him along contentedly, saying, "Alright, alright, let's talk about this tonight. Let's go eat first."

This was the first time Gu Shuchen had ever stepped into the Beijing Hotel. He appeared very calm, but his neck and waist were stiff and rigid.

He came to Beijing from Qiaoshan Village and is now in the hotel where the US president stayed seven years ago. The symbolic significance alone is enough to dazzle him.

He knew that as long as he held onto the woman beside him, this would be his life, and he would never have that annoying earthy smell again.

Du Yuelan walked straight into the private room without looking to either side and, as was her habit, instructed the waiter to serve the dishes immediately.

Gu Shuchen observed all of this with a cold eye. This was not an ordinary state-run restaurant, nor was it the world he was used to.

He used to think that city dwellers just lived pretty much the same lives, but after meeting Du Yuelan, he realized more and more clearly that people are born different.

He composed himself and took out an exquisite jewelry box from his jacket pocket.

"Lanlan, happy birthday!"

He pushed the box in front of Du Yuelan, his expression very sincere.

"I don't have much money and can't buy an expensive gift, but this is my way of showing my appreciation. I hope you like it."

People need to learn to show weakness, especially women like Du Yuelan who have a high opinion of themselves. Showing weakness when no one is around can better arouse her maternal instincts and desire to perform.

Having seen too much extravagance, Du Yuelan now prefers simple porridge and side dishes, especially since Gu Shucheng is so open and honest.

What's that saying again? Poverty and hardship cannot sway one's principles!
Du Yuelan gladly accepted the gift.

It was a very simple plain gold ring, looking somewhat rough. If she hadn't recognized the pure gold, she would have almost thought it was some junk she'd picked up somewhere.

Suddenly, a line of crooked little characters caught her eye. She turned the lamplight and saw two characters written inside: Lan and Chen.

Du Yuelan suddenly had a flash of inspiration and exclaimed with delight, "You didn't carve this yourself, did you?"

Gu Shuchen blushed at just the right moment and nodded shyly.

He stretched out his right hand to put it on Du Yuelan, just enough to reveal the small scars on his thumb and the web of his hand.

Du Yuelan was indeed moved and held his hand, deeply touched.

Gu Shuchen sighed that his efforts had not been in vain. The ring was given to him by his mother before he left home, and this time he had gone to great lengths to give it to her.

For the young lady, a gold ring is worthless; what she wants is the sentiment. So, give her the sentiment.

The marks on his hands weren't intentional, but he deliberately didn't apply any medicine, which is why there are still noticeable scars now.