After much discussion, everyone decided to host the gathering before the New Year. By then, Yu Suihuan's father and brothers would be coming, and since the journey was long, they didn’t want to trouble Yu Suihuan too much. Moreover, Two Grandmas couldn’t afford to be away from home; if Yu Suihuan went back for the New Year, it would surely weigh heavily on their hearts. Thus, the best solution was for everyone to come together for a lively celebration!
"Yu Suihuan, congratulations! You’ve gotten your wish!" Huo Yaojun said as he handed her a beautifully wrapped box.
"What’s this?" she asked, curiosity piqued.
"A gift to celebrate your acceptance into university!"
"Wow, a gift too? How exciting!" Who wouldn’t be happy to receive a present? Yu Suihuan was no exception. Seeing her smile made Huo Yaojun unable to suppress a grin of his own.
"What is it?"
Yu Suihuan had always been the curious type and couldn’t help but want to open it.
"Oh no, this is too precious! I can’t accept this!"
As she opened the box, inside lay an Omega watch.
"I recognize this watch! Swiss Omega is still a prestigious brand today." In an era where average salaries hovered around three to four thousand, affording such a watch would take at least a year’s worth of savings. Moreover, even if one had the money, it wasn’t guaranteed they could buy it.
"Don’t overthink it. I just feel we get along well and truly consider you a friend. Isn’t there a saying? It’s hard to find a true friend in life!"
Huo Yaojun was clever; he understood Yu Suihuan’s background and knew her purpose for attending university in Jing City. Revealing his feelings at this moment would undoubtedly lead to complications. It was better to maintain their friendship first for longevity.
"Tsk, this isn’t like you! Unless you look down on me! Let me be honest with you: you’re about to attend the biggest university in Jing City; you’ll be a talent once you graduate! I’ll eventually go there too; who knows when I might need your help? So I thought I’d lay some groundwork for the future!"
Huo Yaojun spoke casually, with a hint of humor, making it quite pleasant to listen to.
"Wow, is this a bribe?"
"Not at all! Hahaha!"
Huo Yaojun's smile was bright and genuine, suggesting that he truly considered her a friend.
"Alright, I'll accept it. But if you need me to do something, I might not recognize you!"
Yu Suihuan was in high spirits and joking around. She lowered her guard and realized that Huo Yaojun was quite suitable as a friend. As the saying goes, having more friends means more paths to take, so Yu Suihuan accepted the friendship without hesitation. After all, she didn't like taking advantage of others; she could always return the favor later, and besides, she wasn't in debt.
The winter in the north was extremely cold. Yang Qinghe had been unconscious in the rescue room for many days. When the soldiers arrived, they found him lying on the cold ground, covered in blood and completely motionless. Despite being stabbed multiple times, fortunately, none of the wounds were life-threatening. Thanks to timely medical attention, he had passed the critical period.
Once his condition stabilized, he was transported by special vehicle to Beijing Military District Hospital for treatment.
"What did I say? The commander is biased; he personally came to pick him up!"
Ma Dehua took a puff from his cigarette and exhaled a medium-sized smoke ring.
"Hey, Ma Lianzhang, you can't just say whatever you want. Yang Battalion Commander has made significant achievements; not only did he capture an Island Nation spy, but he also seized a radio station. It’s said that he even took down those doctors in the hospital—all of them are from Dang Guo Jian Xi!"
"How come everything seems to happen to him?"
Ma Dehua lowered his voice, frowning with dissatisfaction. "Doesn't he want to achieve something himself? The key is whether he even has that opportunity."
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