Chapter 37: Chapter 37

“Besides, with Director Gu’s status, doesn’t he find washing clothes and cooking a bit humiliating?”

An Ning tilted her head slightly. Under the sunlight, her originally dark and bright pupils now carried a faint hue.

Gu Chen’s heart twitched inexplicably.

“How could that be! We are all comrades of the people. What’s there to be ashamed of? Besides, these hands of An Ning’s weren’t meant for chores in the first place.”

Seeing the girl finally speak up, Gu Chen quickly and deftly stuffed a cloth bag into her hands.

“For the coming period, Director Lu is welcome to inspect anytime.”

This time, An Ning did not refuse. Letting the other party take advantage of the opportunity to deliver something, his somewhat rough but steady hand slowly and firmly grasped the slightly cool hand before him.

Along the way, An Ning herself was still calm, but Tongzi inside her sea of consciousness nearly transformed into a screaming chicken.

“On one hand, secretly promising to eliminate worries, while decisively accepting bribes and temptations. Tsk tsk, men in official positions really are cunning.”

“But this person is really impressive. Let me check it out: not only a top student from the University of Political Science and Law, but his father is a deputy division-level officer, and his older brother was promoted to regiment commander last year. The host’s luck is really good!”

“Could it be that I’m just smart and pretty enough?”

An Ning ignored Tongzi’s usual nagging. This person’s status was clearly visible—a deputy director not even thirty, with such a strong background.

And if she remembered correctly, Director Wang, who came today, seemed to be at retirement age. For someone to be a purely ornamental number two at this stage, it would have to be a true elite.

“Ah, so host, were you playing hard to get before?”

She didn’t rule out the possibility of testing upon arrival, but no matter how good the background or strong the ability, if it brings trouble, what use is that background?

In this era, male chauvinism was common; household chores were almost entirely the woman’s responsibility. In ancient times it was better since there were servants, but here, there wasn’t even a washing machine...

This was the fundamental reason An Ning hadn’t been truly moved before.

This era looked bright on the surface, but to maintain a reputation for honesty, many cadres made their wives painstakingly handle all household work. This was still the majority.

After the reform and opening up, with the prescriptions she had saved and the techniques in her mind, becoming a happy rich woman wouldn’t be impossible.

But in these few years, it might be dangerous.

Of course, if there were more comfortable and safer paths, she wouldn’t refuse. After all, in any era, those truly comfortable are the ones at the top of power.

Whether the other party was sincere or just talking was still uncertain.

The two arrived at the dormitory, their handsome and beautiful pairing naturally attracting the gazes of passersby.

Especially since An Ning, though newly arrived, was both beautiful and capable, already a minor celebrity in the neighborhood.

Ignoring the lingering gazes behind her, An Ning briskly waved her hand, and her tall figure quickly disappeared from sight.

Watching this comrade’s utterly unreluctant back, Gu Chen downstairs couldn’t help but feel a mix of irritation and amusement: Does he really have so little charm?

Thinking of the people in the compound earlier, Gu Chen took a deep breath and consoled himself silently.

That girl probably just hadn’t woken up yet.

He also felt relieved that he acted fast. If he didn’t know what the military region was, spending too long there would make even a sow unusually refined, let alone Comrade Lu, who was so outstanding.

Judging by the furtive looks along the way, there must be many eager eyes watching closely around, otherwise, he wouldn’t have had to hurry so much this time.

Old Comrade Gu was right: speed is of the essence in war.

Watching the girl’s figure gradually fade away, Gu Chen finally stretched out his hand, unsurprisingly already damp with moisture.

Before the inspection team left, the relationship between An Ning and Gu Chen had basically become public. Especially on the last day, to assert his claim, someone frequently wandered around with people, to the point even Four-Eyes, who disliked gossip the most, had asked a few times when they could eat wedding candies.

Minister Hao had even subtly hinted that once Director Gu became family, she should use pillow talk to win more support from government departments.

Efficiency in this era was truly fast!

Just a few days in, marriage and children were already planned by others.

In fact, that person’s efficiency was indeed quick. After successively showcasing cooking skills to the partner, on this day, taking advantage of An Ning finally agreeing to come home, he rolled up his sleeves and skillfully washed the only dirty clothes left at home.

Seeing the other’s movements were indeed practiced and not fake, An Ning smiled warmly and hurried over, standing on tiptoes to lightly kiss the corner of his mouth.

In a daze, a scent blending orchid and musk wafted over, and Gu Chen gripped tightly, nearly ruining the shirt waiting to be dried in his hands.

Yet the visitor seemed dissatisfied and not wanting to leave. After causing mischief, he leaned in again, a pair of moist eyes fixed on the person before him.

His voice was unbearably pleasant:

“Comrade Gu, do you know when a man is most handsome and reliable?”

Having been trained, after a moment of hesitation, Gu Chen quickly realized this time if he still didn’t understand what the little girl was up to, then his twenty-eight years of life were wasted.

Thinking of his earlier weak reaction, he bit his teeth and laughed angrily:

“Don’t worry, what I said before definitely counts. From now on, household chores are your man’s job.”

After all, he hadn’t been home for many years, but he had done these chores before. Now it was just with an extra young lady.

And the young lady’s clothes...

A warm fragrance, as if enlightened, seemed to brush past his nose. Taking a deep breath, Gu Chen forced himself to look away from the person before him. He shook off the clothes more vigorously.

An Ning belatedly seemed to sense something and instinctively stepped back. The pale blue skirt skirt traced a beautiful arc in the air.

Gu Chen, whose gaze had never left her: “.........”

Of course, An Ning herself didn’t get off lightly. Before leaving, she was finally cornered by someone who could no longer tolerate it.

Of course, the distance was still not too close; throughout, he kept about an arm’s length away:

“Comrade An Ning, the great leader once said, love without the purpose of marriage is just playing the rogue. May I ask, Comrade An Ning, when will you give your Comrade Gu an official title?”