ebookland Chapter 103: He'd kiss and coax her in private, but act all respectable in public.
Chapter 103: He'd kiss and coax her in private, but act all respectable in public.
Upon hearing this, Shu Yun looked over and, sure enough, who else could it be but a scoundrel!
Beneath his military cap, Gu Jun's face was stern and resolute, his handsome features accentuated by strong lines. His thin lips were tightly pressed together, and his sharp, smooth jawline slid down from his ears like a taut bowstring, brimming with power and tension. He stood in front of the formation, inspecting the soldiers' movements.
Shu Yun glanced at him several times, but he didn't even look at her once. She couldn't help but purse her lips and think, "Tch, he was all lovey-dovey and coaxing me last night, but he's acting all high and mighty today."
Kang Xianqin winked at Shu Yun and whispered in Shu Yun's ear, "Do you think your Commander Gu would have come here specifically because he knew our propaganda department was coming?"
Shu Yun said it was just a coincidence, but deep down she felt the same way. Was this person there to keep an eye on her? The more she was told not to look, the more she wanted to see.
However, perhaps knowing that they were coming to visit, and since there were more women than men, all the young men training on the grass obediently wore their T-shirts and didn't show anything. Shu Yun, who was shirtless, didn't even have a single hair on her eight-pack abs.
However, sometimes the charm of being partially covered is more captivating than being fully exposed. Look at the beads of sweat rolling down the young man's face, disappearing into his clothes. Under the scorching sun and with high-intensity exercise, his shirt was mostly wet, clinging to his body and making his lean and powerful waistline even more prominent.
"You're so young!" Shu Yun heard someone in her team sigh softly. Looking at the women, their faces were all flushed, though she couldn't tell if it was from the sun or from excitement.
Shu Yun's gaze swept over the young bodies, and unconsciously fell on Gu Jun, who stood upright. With an officer watching, and a cold-faced officer known for his strictness, the soldiers performed their movements with extra effort and precision.
Huang Ju coughed lightly, "I didn't bring you all here today just to look around. Pay close attention to the changes in the muscles, bones, and body contours of the soldiers when they make their moves... I've given each of you paper and pen. Choose a soldier to copy on the spot, and I'll check it later."
Everyone took out paper and pens and started drawing. Kang Xianqin suddenly said to Shu Yun, "Hey, Shu Yun, do you see a red mark on Commander Gu's neck? My eyesight isn't very good, so it's a bit blurry."
Shu Yun glanced over silently. "I didn't see it. You must have seen wrong."
Despite saying that, Shu Yun silently withdrew her hand, then frowned and looked at Kang Xianqin. What was going on? Why was she staring at her man? Seeing that Kang Xianqin was still looking, Shu Yun felt a little uncomfortable. Yes, she was such a petty person. She could look at others, but others couldn't look at her possessions.
Shu Yun subtly moved forward, silently blocking Kang Xianqin's path, only to meet Gu Jun's knowing gaze. She rolled her eyes at him, but her face flushed slightly.
Before Kang Xianqin could speak, she preemptively asked, "Why is that person blushing so much?"
Kang Xianqin followed Shu Yun's gaze and was immediately drawn to her. She excitedly told Shu Yun what she knew, "Xiao Hu, he's just shy. His fiancée is watching him, so of course his face will burn."
The man Kang Xianqin called Xiao Hu was a young soldier. He wasn't very tall compared to the crowd. He had a buzz cut, and his skin was tanned dark, but his eyes were bright and sparkling.
However, at this moment, his face was both dark and red. Shu Yun thought that if the weather were any hotter, he would be steaming. She asked, "Is your fiancée from our department?"
Kang Xianqin nodded. "Yes, it's the little girl sitting in front of you, Zhang Li."
Shu Yun looked at Zhang Li and saw that her face was also flushed. It was even more obvious because of her fair skin, which made the people around her tease her, and her face turned even redder.
Shu Yun chuckled to herself. Young people are so easily embarrassed. At this moment, Shu Yun had already forgotten the scene where she had blushed when teased by her sister-in-law in the family compound.
After the soldiers finished their training and left, the propaganda team also prepared to leave. Kang Xianqin didn't draw any individuals, but rather a group portrait. She had always admired Shu Yun's painting skills, so she curiously stepped forward and asked, "How is your painting? Let me see it."
Asking casually, Shu Yun looked down at her sketches, which were full of Gu Jun's portraits. Shu Yun gasped, realizing that she had unconsciously drawn Gu Jun! For some reason, her eyes were always glued to him. However, when she met Kang Xianqin's gaze, Shu Yun subconsciously closed the sketches.
Kang Xianqin was puzzled. "What's wrong?"
Shu Yun twitched the corner of her mouth. "I didn't draw it well. I need to go back and revise it. I'll show it to you when it's done."
Kang Xianqin said, "It's nothing." Before she could finish speaking, she heard a commotion. It turned out that someone had seen Zhang Li's drawing, which depicted a portrait of Xiao Hu.
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think Comrade Zhang Li's drawing of Xiao Hu looks even more handsome, hahaha."
"Yes, the young couple has a really good relationship. If my XX were here, I wouldn't even glance at him. I see him every day, and I find him annoying."
The teasing from the crowd made Zhang Li's face turn as red as a boiled egg. Shu Yun secretly breathed a sigh of relief amidst the teasing; with Zhang Li drawing attention in front, no one should notice her, right?
Little did she know, Kang Xianqin, who was standing to the side, seemed to have been inspired. She looked at Shu Yun with bright eyes, pointed at Shu Yun's drawing, and whispered excitedly, "You drew Commander Gu."
Shu Yun: ...Very good, it's an affirmative statement.
Shu Yun's promotional material was printed and posted on bulletin boards and the walls of buildings around the square. The strong color contrast made it noticeable to anyone who walked by.
The propaganda department staff had already seen Shu Yun's original artwork, but after the printed copies came out, they also joined in the fun and went up to take a look.
In the painting, the man standing at the forefront resembles a majestic mountain peak. Dressed in military uniform, he stands upright, gazing ahead with a resolute and sharp expression, like an arrow piercing through the smoke of battle, a guardian of peace.
With a long rifle slung over his shoulder, he raised his arm and led the young comrades behind him forward. Behind him were men and women, each one resolute and determined. Some had piercing eyes, burning with the passion for battle; some clenched their teeth, displaying an iron will; and some had a slight upturn at the corners of their mouths, carrying absolute confidence in victory.
In the entire painting, the human figure occupies only half, while the rest is a large expanse of red flags fluttering like flames. The red flags flutter and shout in the wind, each fold seemingly soaked in hot blood, a silent reverence, just like the four characters "Iron-Blooded Military Soul" written on the left.
Kang Xianqin looked at the soldier standing at the front of the group and touched her chin. How should I put it? He seemed to resemble Commander Gu in some ways.
Kang Xianqin wasn't the only one to notice this; anyone who knew Gu Jun could find a familiar trace in the expressions and features of the soldiers in the propaganda posters.