Spend a little New Year with her

After eating, it was already dark… “It’s so late, and the bus isn’t easy to catch. Don’t go back tonight, just stay here… Would you like to stay at Du Lili’s house, or should I take you to a guesthouse to register for a room?”

Zhao Dongchuan, carrying his bag, looked at the sky and asked Runye.

Actually, he could easily tidy up his place and make up another bed.

But this matter was too sensitive; let alone now, even in later generations, unless the relationship was quite advanced, it wasn't appropriate for a man and woman to sleep in the same room, even with two separate beds!

“I… I’d rather find a guesthouse… I don’t really want to keep bothering Du Lili!”

Tian Runye mainly didn’t want to face Du Lili’s gossipy fire; if she stayed there, she would definitely be asked a lot of questions… She was still feeling dizzy herself, so she had no mind to deal with Du Lili’s gossip!

“Alright then, let’s go… I’ll take you to the guesthouse!”

With that, Zhao Dongchuan led Tian Runye towards the guesthouse.

Walking and chatting, the two quickly arrived at the guesthouse. Under the front desk staff’s knowing smiles, Tian Runye quickly checked in.

“Comrade, if you also want to enter the room, you’ll need to register first, you know…” The staff member said with a slight smile, looking at Zhao Dongchuan.

“Uh… no, I’m just seeing her off…”

“Runye, have a good rest tonight… I’ll come find you tomorrow…” Zhao Dongchuan smiled slightly at Tian Runye.

“Mm…” Runye nodded, feeling how gentle Zhao Dongchuan was at that moment, and a touch of emotion welled up within her.

Zhao Dongchuan turned to leave, waving his hand to bid Tian Runye farewell.

Watching his retreating back, Tian Runye slowly smiled… The next day, early in the morning, Zhao Dongchuan rode his bicycle to the guesthouse.

On the way, he bought a few steamed buns and roujiamo.

This was breakfast prepared for Tian Runye.

“Dongchuan, you’re here!”

Tian Runye had already tidied up and was waiting at the guesthouse entrance.

“Runye, you’re up so early…”

“Yes, I didn’t want to make you wait for me…”

“Uh… alright!” Zhao Dongchuan smiled slightly and handed the steamed buns and roujiamo to Tian Runye.

“Here… breakfast I bought for you!”

“Thank you!” Runye took them with a smile, not bothering with polite words.

She had thought through everything the night before.

Having confirmed certain matters, she no longer worried about gains and losses and finally had a good night’s sleep.

Zhao Dongchuan rode the bicycle, with Tian Runye sitting sideways on the back.

Runye was going back today; she had to go to the Cultural Center first to say hello to Du Lili… “Are you leaving so early?” Du Lili asked reluctantly, holding Tian Runye’s hand.

“Yes, I only took one day off. I need to hurry back today!”

“Where did you rest last night… You didn’t…?” Du Lili suddenly whispered, glancing at Zhao Dongchuan, who was standing nearby.

Tian Runye squeezed Du Lili’s hand and said, “You silly girl, what are you saying… Aren’t you ashamed… I stayed at a guesthouse…”

After the two chatted about girl talk for a while, Tian Runye bid farewell and left.

Zhao Dongchuan saw Tian Runye off at the Huangyuan Bus Station.

Before getting on the bus, Tian Runye looked at him and said firmly, “I’ll wait for you!”

Then she got on the bus without looking back.

Zhao Dongchuan watched the bus slowly drive away… and secretly made a decision in his heart… Time flew by quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was February 10th, the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, the Northern Little New Year.

Zhao Dongchuan specifically took a day off.

He was going to Yuanxi County to visit Tian Runye, whom he hadn't seen in many days.

Since seeing Tian Runye last month, the only thing left for them was to break that last barrier.

Both of them had a tacit understanding, and they communicated occasionally through work phones or letters during this period.

He ultimately chose Tian Runye… Now that the turmoil was over and the country was about to open up, he could slowly implement many things without hiding them.

Moreover, while he could wait, Runye couldn't. Being over twenty and still unmarried was considered late marriage at that time.

If Runye hadn't received an education, she would probably have had children in her teens.

He didn't want to let go of such a lovely girl as Runye. Since they were mutually interested, then so be it.

Although Li Yuer was also very good, distant water couldn't quench immediate thirst!

He couldn't very well have two women; although he had entertained the thought, he still didn't want to hurt Tian Runye, so he directly nipped that idea in the bud.

For this reason, he vaguely mentioned the matter in his reply to Li Yuer, hoping she would understand and retreat gracefully.

After all, a short pain is better than a long one.

Thinking of this, he also felt a wave of emotion. He had originally wanted to be a scoundrel, but in the end, he couldn't get past his own conscience.

At this moment, he immensely envied those who traveled through time and built harems, managing to be popular with everyone without causing trouble at home.

Forget it, he couldn't enjoy the blessings of having multiple wives.

He would honestly stay with his Runye; he wouldn't lose out, for she was the “Tian Runye” so many people yearned for!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but swallow.

Hmm, it must be because he was hungry. Zhao Dongchuan took out a meat bun from his space and began to eat it.

He also checked the system.

“Ding, you have accumulated 16 Bronze-tier Treasure Chest draws, which can be exchanged for 1 Silver-tier Treasure Chest draw!”

Through these days of accumulation, he already had 16 opportunities for Bronze Treasure Chest draws, but he didn't need them for now and didn't plan to use them. For now, he would let them accumulate.

His initial plan was to consider drawing only after accumulating at least three consecutive Silver draws!

After a bumpy journey, the bus finally arrived in Yuanxi County. Zhao Dongchuan got off the bus and headed straight for the County Elementary School.

Zhao Dongchuan rode his bicycle and quickly arrived at the elementary school gate.

The old doorman, seeing Zhao Dongchuan in his cadre uniform and looking so distinguished, didn't make things difficult. After a simple inquiry, he let him in.

Through the doorman, Zhao Dongchuan learned that Tian Runye was currently the Class Teacher for third grade, first class, teaching Chinese.

He quietly walked down the classroom corridor and arrived outside the window of third grade, first class.

At this moment, Tian Runye was wearing a pink floral cotton jacket with a white high-neck sweater underneath, which made her look even more beautiful.

She was currently in class, teaching the children some basic idiom knowledge.

Currently, it was still the same pattern of learning in the morning and working in the afternoon, and it was unclear when this would change.

Zhao Dongchuan quietly watched Tian Runye teach the children, without going forward to disturb her… The bell for class dismissal rang. Runye held her textbook in her arms and walked out of the classroom, followed by a group of laughing students.

“Dongchuan, why are you here?”

Tian Runye saw Zhao Dongchuan outside the door and exclaimed in surprise.

“Hehe, isn’t it Little New Year today? I just came to see you, so we can celebrate the New Year together!” Zhao Dongchuan said with a cheerful smile, looking at Tian Runye.

Hearing him say that, Runye’s face immediately turned a little red.

“Let’s go to my office!” She looked at Zhao Dongchuan and smiled slightly…