Transmigration: Flirted with My Childhood Sweetheart
Chapter 144 - 143: Su Yuncheng’s Reward

Chapter 144: Chapter 143: Su Yuncheng’s Reward

The rustling of the corn leaves was terrifyingly quiet all around.

Lin Nianhe knew without thinking that behind those lush green corn leaves, there must be many pairs of ears standing to attention.

Zhou Chujiang’s mouth hung open, and after dithering for a long time, he finally looked at Lin Nianhe with a heartbroken gaze: "You’ve disappointed me so much!"

Lin Nianhe looked at him with sympathy: "There’s an old neighbor lady at my home, she’s ninety-eight this year. Guess why she’s lived such a long life?"

Zhou Chujiang didn’t understand her sudden shift in topic to neighbors, and thought she was awakened by his scolding, he subconsciously replied: "Because she exercises regularly?"

"No, because she never meddles in other people’s business."

"Pfft..."

"Pfft..."

Sure enough, bursts of laughter erupted from all around.

Zhou Chujiang finally realized that they were not the only two in the cornfield, and his face turned beet red.

"How can you say such things!"

Lin Nianhe simply shrugged her shoulders with indifference, having no interest in hitting such a person where it hurts.

She was a teacher, not a doctor.

Healing him wasn’t within her professional scope.

Just as she was about to treat Zhou Chujiang like thin air, she heard Li Dahe’s voice not far away: "Educated Youth Lin, Educated Youth Lin?"

"Here, coming!"

Lin Nianhe raised her hand in response, brushed past Zhou Chujiang who was blocking her way, and walked toward the compassionate brigade leader.

Zhou Chujiang watched her resolute departing figure, his heart pounding.

She was so different, different from everyone he had met. He liked her articles, her handwriting, and of course, her looks and her watch were even more enchanting...

And he heard from Principal Wu that morning, this Educated Youth Lin was from Beijing.

Beijing, ah!

Zhou Chujiang felt he shouldn’t give up.

He turned around and followed her. When he was few steps away from the ridge, he heard her voice, heard her calling with a cheerful laugh.

A completely different tone from when she spoke to him.

"Brother Yuncheng, why have you come?"

Lin Nianhe smiled as she leaped onto the ridge.

Su Yuncheng’s lips curled with a smile, looking at her, "I wanted to ask about your exam results, but I just heard from the brigade leader that you passed. That’s really impressive."

Under the sunshine, his smile was warm, and in his dark pupils, her figure reflected.

Lin Nianhe stood with her hands behind her back, her eyes gleaming as she looked at him: "So, is there a reward?"

Lin Nianhe was just teasing him; after all, he was only here to ask about her grades, how could he possibly have prepared a reward?

To her surprise, Su Yuncheng nodded seriously: "Yes."

As he spoke, he handed her the cloth bag he was holding.

Lin Nianhe was a bit surprised and a little nervous.

What kind of gift would Su Yuncheng give her? Another red scarf? Or canned food? Candy?

She stuffed a pair of work gloves into his hand as she took the cloth bag, mentally preparing herself—no matter what was inside, she had to act as if she really liked it!

She focused on brainwashing herself, her expression bearing a touch of seriousness and solemnity.

To Su Yuncheng, her demeanor looked tense and joyful, and also a bit cautious.

He felt a bit guilty; it must have been because he hadn’t given her enough gifts, otherwise she wouldn’t be like this.

Su Yuncheng was not aware of Lin Nianhe’s self-strategy, and she cautiously pulled open the cloth bag and looked down—

Inside was a notebook, with a red and white checkered cover, something she had seen for the first time in this era. On closer inspection, the red and white checkered pattern on the cover looked familiar; it seemed to be the fabric sold at the Cooperative Society.

There was also a fountain pen, with a dark green barrel, a classic Hero brand.

Su Yuncheng watched her expression intently, not seeing even a hint of dislike, before he finally cleared his throat and said nonchalantly: "The work notebooks at the Cooperative Society are all the same, that one, I made it."

Lin Nianhe was taken aback, looking at him with astonishment: "Brother Yuncheng, how can you be good at everything?"

Su Yuncheng didn’t answer that question, he just asked, "Do you like it? If not, I can change the color..."

"Like it, I love it." Lin Nianhe’s smile bloomed like a flower, hugging them over the cloth bag interrupting him, "My hands are dirty, I’ll look at it when I get back."

It has to be said, that notebook was really well-made, pastoral and refreshingly simple in style, much better looking than the work notebooks you could buy at the Cooperative Society.

"Good." Su Yuncheng let out a sigh of relief and, noticing Li Dahe beside him wanting to say something but hesitating, donned Lin Nianhe’s work gloves, "You’ve worked hard on the exam, take a break. I’ll work for you."

Li Dahe, just opening his mouth, closed it again.

It goes without saying, dealing with someone with a lot of wits saves a lot of chatter.

Su Yuncheng has always been decisive in action, and after greeting Lin Nianhe, he stepped down into the rice paddy.

Yet, after only two steps, he saw a stranger approaching.

Su Yuncheng sized him up, his expression growing cold, "And you are?"

This question puzzled not just Su Yuncheng, but also Li Dahe: "Miss Lin, who is that guy?"

Li Dahe had been busy with the house construction all day and hadn’t seen Zhou Chujiang.

Li Dahe was well aware of the incidents from before. He had even gone to the commune specifically to clarify that Wang Hong and the Wang Wei family had severed relationships long ago.

Seeing a new face now, Li Dahe grew tense.

Lin Nianhe was squinting, focused on her gift. Hearing the question, she casually replied, "Oh, the cornfield poet."

Li Dahe: "...?"

Su Yuncheng: "..."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, scrutinizing the man before him.

A crafty look that suggested ulterior motives.

Upon hearing Lin Nianhe’s five-word summary, the only genuinely delighted one was Zhou Chujiang.

He straightened his back, lifted his chin slightly, and looking up at the much taller Su Yuncheng said, "My name is Zhou Chujiang. I am a Chinese language teacher at Lan County High School, and I write for several newspapers as well..."

Su Yuncheng suddenly softened his expression.

He took another look at Zhou Chujiang, vaguely recognizing something familiar in his face, and nodded slightly, "Is the company commander Zhou from the Hei Province Military District your brother?"

"He’s my uncle." Zhou Chujiang’s voice grew louder, and he repeated with considerable pride, "Company Commander Zhou is my uncle!"

Li Dahe, listening on the side, couldn’t help but click his tongue, while the rustle of the nearby corn leaves sounded like a collective gasp of awe.

A company commander, what a high-ranking official.

These reactions, Zhou Chujiang had seen countless times, but each time he would still feel joy and pride.

He looked down on Su Yuncheng, arrogantly asking, "What about you? You know my uncle? Are you one of his soldiers?"

Su Yuncheng chuckled.

Two years ago, he came to Lan County, nominally discharged, but in reality, he switched to a different identity to guard the border. By then, he was decorated with military honors and already held the rank of colonel. As he needed to handle some paperwork, he stayed for a while at the Hei Province Military District.

At that time, he was a known figure in the military, and various units took turns coming to him for advice... When it came to Company Commander Zhou’s unit, Zhou insisted on taking him on personally, and then couldn’t get out of bed for a week.

Su Yuncheng remembered Company Commander Zhou for his unique strategic thinking.

If he couldn’t win by himself, he’d call on comrades to join the fight.

No bottom line, but effective.

Company Commander Zhou’s unit was the only one that ever beat Colonel Su’s unit.

With that, Company Commander Zhou even had the nerve to cozy up to him in the infirmary.

The thought of that scoundrel brought a smile to Su Yuncheng’s face.

This made his next look at Zhou Chujiang carry a tolerance usually reserved for juniors.

He said, "No, he’s more of a subordinate."

Zhou Chujiang’s pride came to an abrupt halt, disbelieving, his eyes widened, "What did you say? I don’t believe it!"

"Oh."

"..."

"You will."

"...?"

Zhou Chujiang suddenly felt very panicked.