Chapter 38: Then Get Engaged (2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
"What are you saying?" Bai Xue asked blankly.
"Xue, if, if you don't mind, can you give me a chance? I know it's too sudden for me to say this, but for me, I've been thinking about it for a long time." Zhang Yuan blurted.
"You said… you fell in love with me at first sight?" Bai Xue asked.
"Yes!" Zhang Yuan replied seriously.
"When did it happen?"
"In the summer, I came to Chaoyang Commune and worked for the first time. I remember that the sun was very bright that day. We were weeding the fields together. I fell in love with you the moment I saw you!" Zhang Yuan was still serious. His eyes were filled with memories.
"Back then, I was very different from the current me! Ever since you saved me, I've been reborn. Do you still like me?" Bai Xue probed.
"No matter when, I've always liked you. When I met you in Pingyang Town a few days ago, I spoke to you for the first time. I admit that I liked you at first because of your beauty and temperament. However, ever since I met you in Pingyang Town a few days ago, I'm sure that I like everything about you!"
When Bai Xue heard this, she knew what he meant. Zhang Yuan liked the original owner of the body at first because he liked her looks. The real interaction between the two of them was after she transmigrated. Moreover, he was her idol. No, he was a boy like her idol and also her savior. If she had to marry someone, he was undoubtedly the best candidate.
Both of them started liking each other for their good looks. She also liked his looks. Since she did not know him very well, she was only attracted to his face.
She was a modern person. If she found out that she did not like his personality when they got together in the future, she could leave. She did not believe in marrying only one man in her life. Divorce was not a big deal for her! So why not give it a try?
Hence, she said, "Okay!"
No one was sure what she meant.
The surroundings fell silent and people stopped gossiping about them. They only looked at the two of them quietly because this was the first time in their battalion that someone had decided on their marriage without going through their parents.
Zhang Yuan was stunned. When he realized what Bai Xue meant by okay, he could not control his excitement.
It was just a single word, but it caused Zhang Yuan's heart to boil. After Bai Xue agreed, she felt a little smug. She had settled her marriage within a week of coming to this era. Things were certainly moving fast for her.
"You agreed, right? Xue, that's a yes, right?" Zhang Yuan asked again to confirm.
Bai Xue looked at the nervous and excited Zhang Yuan. For some reason, she felt very happy in her heart. She nodded gently and gave Zhang Yuan a definite answer.
When Bai Xue nodded, he was so excited that he wanted to go forward and hug her. However, because there were so many people around, he could only clench his fists and hold it in. He looked at her with a silly smile.
Everyone's brains were about to explode. This was the first time they had seen Zhang Yuan like this. Especially Li Jianshe, whose eyeballs were about to fall out.
Where did his cold and aloof idol go? Was Zhang Yuan, who had a cold expression every day and did not speak more than four words, swapped? Or was he his twin brother?
Just as everyone was watching the two of them, unable to react, an old lady's harsh voice entered their ears.
"Oh my, young people these days! They're really casual! With just a few sentences, they've decided on a marriage! How immoral!"
The old lady, who had just said Bai Ruxue's actions were wrong, spoke again.
She made it sound so unpleasant.
"Since ancient times, marriage means a lot. It really comes down to your parents' decisions and proper matchmaking! How can you be so casual? Can't you hear what people are saying about you? You're shameless!" Zhao Hongmei finally could not hold it in and glared at Bai Xue.
The other three female educated youths also had ugly expressions and looked at her fiercely.
"Leave it to my parents and proper matchmaking? What era are we in now? You're still so rigid! Arranged marriages are against the law, do you know that? Nowadays, people advocate free love! As knowledgeable young women, how could you rely on your parents' decisions? You're not worthy of being educated youth!" Although Bai Xue felt emotional inside, she had not reached the point where she did not retort after being scolded so fiercely.
Moreover, she had agreed to Zhang Yuan's engagement, so he belonged to him. Zhao Hongmei coveting him was something that she could not tolerate.
"You… You're shameless. How dare you seduce a man at such a young age?" Zhao Hongmei's face turned ashen as she pointed at Bai Xue.
"Seduce? Do I need to seduce him? Do you think I'm like you? You can't even seduce him even if you tried!" Bai Xue retorted without giving her any face.
There were too many people here. She could not openly scold the old lady, but she wasn't going to be polite to this unlucky person who she had bumped into.
"I was the one who approached Xue and pursued her. You all have seen it for yourselves! If I hear any gossip about Bai Ruxue in the future, I will not let you off easily!" Zhang Yuan's eyes swept across the crowd as he spoke resolutely.
The courtyard of the Educated Youth Section was surrounded by people. It was impossible for Old Madam Bai not to receive the news. Plenty of people were busybodies, so no one knew who had informed her about this.
While Bai Ruxue and Zhao Hongmei were arguing, Old Madam Bai ran over panting.
"Hey, you! It's impossible for you to marry my granddaughter without a betrothal gift!"
"Oh my. Old Madam Bai is finally here. She should really bring her granddaughter back and teach her a lesson!"
"Don't talk nonsense! Xue didn't do anything overboard!"
"Isn't that too much? She's already engaged! She didn't even ask her parents for permission!"
"That's right, how shameless!"
A few old ladies gathered together and spoke.
Seeing Old Madam Bai coming over, they were even more excited.
"Excuse me, do you think it's right for you to say that about her? Don't you think you're going too far?" As they were talking, a young lady walked over from the back of the crowd. She was delicate and charming. Although she was no different from the others and was wearing the same gray clothes, it could not hide her beautiful appearance.
"Xuehua, look at what you're saying. Aren't we just saying the truth? Look at Bai Ruxue, she just agreed to get engaged to Zhang Yuan! This is really…"
Wang Xuehua was the daughter of Captain Wang Jianjun and she was 16 years old. She was close to Bai Ruxue and they were best friends.
"I say, are you interested in him or something? The two of them are dating, so what does it have to do with you? Or do you also want Zhang Yuan to marry your daughter? Are you upset that he doesn't like your daughter?" Wang Xuehua said mercilessly.
However, these people did not dare to go overboard with Wang Xuehua because she was the captain's daughter. They were afraid that the captain would make things difficult for them.
"I'm not going to argue with you. What does a little girl know?" The auntie who was gossiping was livid. After saying that, she turned around and left dejectedly, afraid that Wang Xuehua would not let her go.
Wang Xuehua did not waste any time and walked towards Bai Ruxue.
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