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After listening to Lu Zheng's story, Wen Qian curiously asked him, "So, what about Zhao An? Is he your father?"
Lu Zheng smiled bitterly, a mix of emotions crossing his face, tinged with a hint of respect. "He sacrificed himself."
No wonder it had been so difficult to find any news about them over the years; both of them were gone, which made it all the more challenging.
Lu Zheng held Wen Qian tightly in his arms, burying his face into her neck and shoulder. He sighed deeply, his voice choked with emotion. "From now on, it's just you and Chen Chen for me."
A man’s tears are not easily shed. Especially for someone like Lu Zheng, who was usually calm and reserved. Wen Qian had rarely seen him cry—she could count those moments on one hand. But at this moment, the man seemed to be on the verge of tears, filled with sadness and grievance.
The confusion that had plagued him for so many years was finally unraveling. He hadn’t been abandoned or discarded; he had been taken away. His parents were good people, remarkable individuals. He should feel grateful. Yet, the taunts and beatings from his childhood haunted him, leaving a wound that refused to heal.
As a child, he had once slept in the kitchen, feeling the bruises on his body and quietly shedding tears, wondering why he was so unloved. Were they truly his parents?
The cold east wind howled through the broken doors and windows, striking Lu Zheng harshly. He was barely clothed and shivered uncontrollably, his brow furrowed tightly as he gritted his teeth, the sound of his chattering teeth echoing in the silence.
Even when he had a fever, he bore it alone.
"You still have us; we are a family," Wen Qian reassured him.
Family! They had lost theirs, so they would create one together—a warm and happy home!
He wanted to provide Chen Chen with a joyful environment to grow up in, allowing him to achieve the happiness they had never experienced.
The two held each other tightly, and Wen Qian felt tears welling up in her eyes as she rubbed her hand against Lu Zheng's broad back. That night, Lu Chen was sent away; he was happy.
Now, these two unhappy souls were embracing each other to heal their wounds, sharing whatever happiness remained within them until their hearts gradually warmed and overflowed.
Little Chen Chen lay in bed confused; he woke up in the middle of the night from the cold and ran back to them. He nestled between them, gripping their clothes tightly.
When they opened their eyes and met each other's gaze, they both smiled. Then they turned away from each other and fell asleep peacefully.
In the army, some news traveled faster than in the village. Soon enough, word spread that college entrance exams would resume.
Everyone rushed to buy books and study materials. Wen Qian had been preparing for nearly a year, having gone through most of the material already; now, she was just filling in the gaps. She organized a small study group for the college entrance exam with Lu Wenwen and Li Huimei, just the three of them.
Lu Wenwen and Li Huimei marveled at how well-prepared Wen Qian was, with all her resources in order. Li Huimei and Lu Wenwen were among the first to grab their materials, but even so, they didn’t manage to get much. Guo Xiaojun wanted to shamelessly join them, but Li Huimei quickly put her in her place with a sharp retort. She scolded her right in front of Guo Dajun.
The two sisters from the Guo family felt both embarrassed and angry, slamming the door shut in frustration. Chen Liang had warned them that if they caused any more trouble, they would both be kicked out.
Days passed, and everyone continued their review work. Due to the lack of concrete news, some people who were studying just stopped altogether. This kind of rumor had circulated many times before. Whenever there was talk of resuming exams, it always turned out to be just idle gossip; such good news was too good to be true.
However, even with confirmed news, no one dared to relax, fearing that they would waste time and miss important material. On a certain date, the college entrance exam was officially reinstated. The whole country celebrated, countless students shouted in excitement.
They rushed into bookstores like madmen, fighting over materials as if their lives depended on it, terrified of falling behind. Regardless of whether they managed to grab what they needed or not, time slipped away quietly.
Examination dates were set across the nation. During those two exam days, many eligible candidates from family compounds participated. Because their location was quite remote, the three chose to stay in a guesthouse.
That night, as Wen Qian lay in bed trying to sleep, she found it difficult to settle down. She was really going to take the college entrance exam; she truly had a chance to attend university. She had never imagined that her life could actually begin.
Wen Qian touched her neck and suddenly felt as if only a string remained there. The jade pendant was gone! Disappeared without a trace. However, there were no signs of damage on the string at all. Although surprised, Wen Qian gradually accepted it. The jade had come to her unexpectedly; it wasn’t anything special—if it vanished, then so be it. Perhaps it had already fulfilled its purpose and returned.
After two days of exams, when Wen Qian stepped out of the examination hall, she let out a sigh of relief and slowly smiled. Ahead of her lay a vast life full of possibilities instead of being trapped in a narrow cellar or drifting aimlessly.
Back at the barracks, everyone celebrated the end of the exams. That night, as she lay in bed with Lu Zheng holding her close and gently massaging her hand, he quietly asked, “Where do you want to go to university in the future?”
Wen Qian turned her head and glared at him, her eyes filled with a hint of shyness, her face flushed. "You won't be transferred again, will you?"
Lu Zheng shook his head. "It's hard to say; I might get transferred again. Everything depends on the organization's arrangements."
Wen Qian looked at him helplessly. "Then go to a better city!"
Suddenly, a city in the south came to her mind. In a few years, she planned to go south to try her hand at business and attend university there to prepare herself for the future.
Wen Qian shared her plans with Lu Zheng, and he smiled in agreement. "Wherever you want to go, I'll be with you. I'll apply for a transfer to follow you."
However, Wen Qian hesitated. If he followed her, his future prospects would be limited. She didn't want that; she wanted both of them to grow independently. They should strive for themselves, not compromise for each other.
Afterward, they had a serious conversation. Once Wen Qian was accepted into her desired university, Lu Zheng chose to transfer to a location closer to her.
Lu Chen was forced to move as well, saying goodbye to the neighborhood kids. Wen Yuanyuan hugged Lu Chen and Wen Qian, crying uncontrollably.
"I'll miss you both! Please don't forget me."
"Chen Chen, I still want to marry you in the future! You can't leave me behind."
The little girl’s eyes were swollen from crying, but all she could do was watch the Lu family move away.
Lu Wenwen and Li Huimei were also accepted into their dream universities. With plenty of boys around campus, Liu Heng and Yang Tong felt an overwhelming pressure.
On the first day of school, they boldly declared their territory, causing Lu Wenwen and Li Huimei to giggle secretly.
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