The Fat Wife of the 1980s Awakens

The man grimaced in pain, paused for a moment, adjusted his breathing, and continued, "He began to become unusually strict. This change occurred about two months ago, which happened to be when Sister Zhou and the instructor became increasingly close..."

The voice gradually weakened, as if it was swallowed by the air around him, because he could feel the desperate eyes cast at him from all sides, and everyone's eyes were looking over his shoulder in a certain direction.

An ominous premonition loomed over his heart like a dark cloud. He turned his head subconsciously and bumped into the sharp and serious eyes of Captain Shen. His body seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, instantly tensed, and he naturally straightened his back, presenting a standard and impeccable military posture: "Hello, Captain!"

"When Xiao Zhou and the instructor were walking side by side," Xu Hengwen said with a barely perceptible sneer, his tone carrying a hint of amusement, "and then what? Did anything new happen?"

The man's face was full of helplessness and he dared not say another word, for fear of accidentally touching some sensitive nerves.

“Five kilometers of cross-country!”

Xu Hengwen's order was concise and powerful, and did not allow for any doubt. "Does anyone have any objections?"

"no!"

Everyone answered in unison, not daring to express the slightest dissatisfaction.

Talking about superiors in private is one of the biggest taboos in a disciplined team.

After everyone lined up in an orderly manner, accepted the punishment and started running, Xu Hengwen returned to the dormitory alone, secretly hoping to run into that familiar figure downstairs.

However, he paused slightly and turned towards the cafeteria, where he finally caught the pair of eyes he longed to see.

Zhou Lijuan also noticed him, but she just glanced at him briefly and then turned her head back to chat and laugh with the person sitting opposite her, as if he was just an insignificant passerby.

It was not until this moment that Xu Hengwen noticed that the person sitting opposite Zhou Lijuan was their battalion’s instructor, Wang Guobin.

Xu Hengwen's face unconsciously darkened, even though he himself didn't notice it, he walked straight to the window for getting food.

Because we arrived late, there were only a few dishes left on the plate.

Seeing this, the squad leader kindly suggested cooking him another dish of vegetables, but he politely declined.

He simply picked up the leftovers and started his dinner alone.

After dinner, the crowd gradually dispersed, but Zhou Lijuan and Wang Guobin remained seated.

I don’t know if it was because the topic was too speculative or because the spaciousness of the cafeteria amplified their voices, but the conversation between the two became clearer and clearer, and Zhou Lijuan’s laughter could be heard from time to time, clear and pleasant.

Xu Hengwen's mood suddenly became dull, but out of the principle of not wasting food, he still forced himself to swallow it.

Just as he was about to leave, Zhou Lijuan's voice suddenly rang in his ears, with a hint of tenderness and expectation, "How about coming home with me this Saturday to meet my parents? By the way, we can discuss the details of the wedding!"

"it is good……"

"Wedding? You're getting married?"

Before Wang Guobin could finish his words, he was interrupted by a shocked voice.

When I turned around, it was Xu Hengwen, his face full of disbelief.

"Yes," Zhou Lijuan answered frankly and directly.

"You've only been dating for two months," Xu Hengwen's voice was heavy, "Have you decided to get married so soon?"

"If it's the right match, you can get married in one day; if it's not the right match, you can't get married even if you pursue it for a year."

Zhou Lijuan's words were full of provocation. She held Wang Guobin's hand tightly and said bluntly, "Captain Shen, didn't you say you have no interest in me? Whether I get married or not is none of your business."

Xu Hengwen was speechless for a moment, his eyes fell on the two people's intertwined hands, and he felt it was dazzling.

But Zhou Lijuan was right, this was indeed none of his business, and he had already clearly rejected her.

Xu Hengwen turned around and tried to leave, but his steps seemed a little unsteady, revealing his inner struggle.

Wang Guobin noticed this scene, raised his eyebrows at Zhou Lijuan, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

Zhou Lijuan raised her eyebrows proudly in response.

Wang Guobin rolled his eyes helplessly, "Go ahead, cousin!"

The word "cousin" came out of his mouth with a bit of teasing and ridicule: "How did you come up with this trick in your little head?"

"What's wrong with my brain? Why can't it be what I thought of?"

Zhou Lijuan glared at him, seeming a little unconvinced.

"If you could really come up with this idea, you wouldn't have been pursuing him for more than a year without any progress," Wang Guobin snorted. "How could you be so clever without someone giving you advice behind the scenes?"

"..."

Zhou Lijuan was so angry that her teeth itched, and she snorted, "Well, it wasn't my idea, it was my future sister-in-law's idea."

"Sister-in-law?"

Wang Guobin didn't react for a moment, "Who is it?"

"My dear Mr. Shen's biological sister!"

Zhou Lijuan replied unhappily, isn’t sister-in-law the younger sister of her future husband?

Wang Guobin reminded her, "Captain Shen doesn't belong to your family yet."

"Soon it will be!"

Zhou Lijuan was very proud. Two months ago, she could not have imagined that she could say this with such confidence.

Over the past two months, she followed Xu Xiufang's advice and carefully observed Xu Hengwen's emotional fluctuations caused by her. She was surprised to find that deep down in his heart, he actually liked her!

This discovery made her both surprised and confused, but this guy was like a block of wood who didn't understand romance. Although he had been jealous for the past two months, he had not shown any substantial expression.

She was really worried that if he continued to suppress his emotions like this, he would run into problems sooner or later.

Thinking of Xu Xiufang's encouragement, she cheered up again and said to Wang Guobin: "Don't forget your plan for Saturday!"

"Don't worry," Wang Guobin agreed readily, happy to fulfill her expectations. At the same time, he was also full of curiosity about this "good show" carefully planned by his cousin.

In the blink of an eye, Saturday arrived as promised, bringing with it a hint of imperceptible tenderness and expectation, quietly filling every corner of this small town.

Wang Guobin was carrying large and small bags filled with various gifts, and every step he took seemed calm and sincere.

Zhou Lijuan held his arm like a little bird, and the two walked side by side on the way home, occasionally smiling at each other, and the air was filled with sweetness and harmony.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting a mottled light on them, adding a touch of warmth to the picture.

In front of the window opposite, the figure had been lingering for a long time, as if waiting for a decisive moment.

Finally, he moved closer to the window, his eyes fixed on the moment Wang Guobin stepped into the Zhou family.

Although the two elders of the Zhou family did not show up, from Wang Guobin's gentle smile, one can feel his respect and closeness to this family.