The two found a state-run restaurant.

Just as I was about to get out of the car and go over, I saw a waiter wearing a white apron come out and was about to close the door.

"Hey, comrade! Are you closing up shop?" Ye Wenxi walked over quickly.

"Yes, we're getting ready to shut down the stove."

"Comrade, could you make us something to eat?" Lu Weidong asked.

The waiter turned his head and saw Lu Weidong wearing a military uniform, standing upright, with an extraordinary presence.

"You're from the military, right?"

"Yes," Lu Weidong replied.

"Okay, what do you two want to eat?"

"Just make something simple, don't make it too complicated," Ye Wenxi said considerately.

"Okay, come in and have a seat."

A short while later, the waiter came over with the tray.

A plate of shredded potatoes, a plate of stir-fried pork slices, and two bowls of rice.

"Is this enough? If not, we'll add some more."

"That's enough!"

Lu Weidong put a slice of meat into Ye Wenxi's bowl.

Ye Wenxi also picked up some shredded potatoes for him.

When Lu Weidong saw his wife serving him food, he knew she wasn't angry anymore, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

Ye Wenxi glared at him.

"Go to bed early tonight, we'll go to the market first thing tomorrow morning."

"Um."

What are your plans after visiting the market?

"I want to go to the mall to look at fabrics, and it would be best if I could get samples of all the different patterns."

"Don't you want to buy something else?"

"Buy some more watercolors and colored pencils."

"Nothing else... I guess."

Ye Wenxi genuinely felt there was nothing worth buying.

Clothing, food, and daily necessities were extremely scarce.

Not to mention electronic products and entertainment products.

In this era, there's nothing you can have, and nothing can pique her interest.

The only thing she thought was good.

In other words, it contains fewer food additives, and the meat and vegetables are healthier.

Seeing that Lu Weidong seemed to be thinking about something, Ye Wenxi added:

"Oh, right, and an electric kettle."

"Put it directly into the bathtub to boil water, so you don't have to keep pouring hot water."

Lu Weidong chuckled softly:

"You don't look like you're out having fun."

"They seem to be here on a mission."

"Why don't you buy yourself something?"

"We'll see when the time comes," Ye Wenxi said indifferently.

...

As dawn approached, Lu Weidong wrapped his arms around her soft body.

Ye Wenxi was sleeping soundly.

She nestled peacefully in his arms like a cat.

A faint, unique fragrance wafted into my nostrils.

Her back and hips were pressed tightly against him.

The unconscious closeness made Lu Weidong tense up.

The reaction there became increasingly obvious.

The desire gradually rose within him.

Ye Wenxi once jokingly scolded him for being "too greedy".

These words were a stark contrast to his usual cold and taciturn demeanor, yet he actually accepted them at the time.

He pulled her close, nuzzling her earlobe and chuckling softly.

Yes, that's exactly what I want.

He was somewhat captivated by the feeling of sending her to the top of the world.

I also love seeing her dazed and trembling.

That made him feel that Ye Wenxi truly belonged to him.

This intense, almost possessive sense of reality made him absolutely certain.

He possessed her, completely possessed her.

It seems that this is the only way.

Only then could he slightly suppress the inexplicable emptiness in his heart.

Although Ye Wenxi is usually gentle and natural.

There are always reasonable explanations for many things.

But his intuition subtly reminded him.

She has her own secret.

She just didn't want to say it.

He never pressed for an answer.

He was willing to wait, to wait for her to take the initiative to speak to him one day.

Even just mentioning it once, anything is fine.

Lu Weidong's breathing became heavier.

The pure cotton fabric slipped gently from his fingers.

He slowly explored, then approached inch by inch.

"Um..."

Ye Wenxi let out a muffled hum.

She tried to dodge, but his arms held her tightly, preventing her from moving.

Ye Wenxi's voice couldn't help but overflow:

"Lu...Lu Weidong...what are you doing...?"

Lu Weidong lost his usual restraint at this moment.

"You said it..."

"Hotel...one more time."

Ye Wenxi was half asleep and half awake, her body so limp that she couldn't muster any strength.

She bit her lip, her voice trembling:

"The soundproofing here is bad..."

Lu Weidong's hand covered her lips.

"I'll help you..."

His hands were large, and the area between his thumb and forefinger almost completely covered her mouth.

Only urgent sobs leaked from between her fingers.

......

The two of them kept going until dawn.

Ye Wenxi glanced at his watch.

It's almost eight o'clock.

If it gets any later, the market will be almost over.

They hurriedly headed towards the market.

Lu Weidong parked the car in a secluded spot by the roadside and got out with Ye Wenxi in his arms.

He wasn't wearing his military uniform today.

Ye Wenxi brought him a set of casual clothes: black trousers and a bomber jacket.

Lu Weidong left his coat unzipped, and the two walked side by side into the market.

Underneath his jacket was a turtleneck sweater, its outline clearly defined by his chest muscles.

A section of firm, wheat-colored neck was still visible above the neckline.

The market had been bustling for quite some time, with crowds of people.

Lu Weidong and Ye Wenxi, a couple with striking looks, attracted a lot of attention as soon as they entered.

Especially since Lu Weidong wasn't wearing his military uniform today.

The fierce aura characteristic of soldiers had faded somewhat.

Instead, he exudes a calm and handsome air, making people want to take a second look.

Ye Wenxi looked at his attire and upright posture.

He thought to himself: Damn, he's so handsome!

Suddenly feeling playful, she deliberately slowed her pace and created some distance between herself and him.

Then quietly circle around to the front, pretending to be a passerby:

"Hey... handsome young man."

"You look really energetic."

"Can we get to know each other and become friends?"

She even pretended to reach out her hand.

Lu Weidong was amused by her joke and his lips curled up into a smile.

"OK."

Then he actually reached out and shook hands with her.

Ye Wenxi leaned closer:

"Then will you come with me for a walk, okay?"

"OK."

As she spoke, Ye Wenxi took his arm.

The two little girls next to them stared in disbelief.

One of them nudged his companion:

"You've already tied it up?"

"If I had known, I would have done the same..."

The market was even more lively than Ye Wenxi had imagined.

The original owner had been to markets before, but they were all small markets in rural towns.

The scale here far exceeds that of a rural market.

People from the surrounding villages gathered around.

From one end of the street to the other, people were packed together, and voices rang out one after another.

Looking around, there were stalls and a lively atmosphere.

"Fried cakes!" Ye Wenxi's eyes lit up.

"Handsome, can you buy me something to eat?"

"In that case...we'll have to add some conditions."

"What are the conditions?"

"I'm staying at the Friendship Hotel. Come find me tonight."

Ye Wenxi froze on the spot, turning her head to glare at him.

His eyes were wide open.

Is this still Lu Weidong?

He really is a time-traveling model.

How could someone say something like that?

"You dare to set such a condition just for a few fried cakes?"

"Believe it or not, I'll call the police to catch this pervert!"

Lu Weidong smiled triumphantly.

He lowered his head and whispered in her ear:

"If you dare to shout, I'll let you know when we get back."

"What is a true hooligan?"

It’s over.

Ye Wenxi thought to himself.

Lu Weidong has been completely corrupted by her.

Many handicrafts at the market do not require receipts.

In addition to meat and cloth, ration coupons were also required.

Other items, such as agricultural products and handicrafts, can be traded freely.

Ye Wenxi took a fancy to several small baskets woven from straw, which could be used for storage.

They also bought some nuts, dried goods, and farm-made pickles.

They carried the large and small packages back to the car.

As I was leaving the market, I passed a stall.

A middle-aged woman in her forties who was selling mountain products saw Ye Wenxi and paused for a moment.

"They look so alike!"

She followed for a few steps and heard Ye Wenxi speak:

"That's about enough. We don't cook often anyway."

The woman's eyes lit up.

It really is!

She was both surprised and suspicious.

I took a look at Ye Wenxi's outfit.

She then glanced at Lu Weidong, who stood out remarkably tall beside her.

How did these two end up together?

Judging from their conversation, they seem to be from the same family.

The woman couldn't help but shout:

"Are you Ye Wenxi?!"

Ye Wenxi turned around.

The smile on his face vanished the moment he made eye contact with the woman.

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