I'm back in 1990

Chapter 1035: Sis, can you do me a favor?

Not long after, the two were eating ice cream at a dessert shop on the first floor of the IFC mall.

Gu Suining ate while still reminiscing.

"It's so expensive, but it's so delicious." The main reason is that the ice cream in her hand cost her best friend 198 yuan, and it was the first time she had ever eaten such an expensive ice cream.

"Just eat your food, honestly, even food can't shut you up."

As Gu Suining put the ice cream in her mouth, she couldn't help but ask a question that had puzzled her for a long time: "Xuanxuan, didn't your maternal grandparents only have your mother and your aunt? Where did you get an uncle from?"

The two had known each other for quite some time, so Gu Suining knew a little bit about Tang Ruixuan's family situation, but only a limited amount.

Tang Ruixuan casually replied, "My family's situation is rather complicated."

Unexpectedly, these words piqued Gu Suining's curiosity: "How is it complicated?"

"I have three uncles, but they are all from my great-aunt's side. In other words, these three uncles are actually my cousins."

"But what?" Gu Suining pressed.

"My uncle was raised by my great-grandmother and my maternal grandmother when he was little. He was with my mother and aunt since he was a child, so our relationship is like that of siblings. Although he is my cousin, he is like my uncle." Tang Ruixuan said, recalling the little things her uncle did for her when she was a child.

Upon hearing this, Gu Suining's eyes widened in surprise, and she exclaimed, "That's really quite complicated!"

Tang Ruixuan smiled and didn't say anything more, focusing intently on her ice cream.

But Gu Suining persisted in asking questions.

"Since your great-aunt has three sons, why not adopt one of them for your maternal grandparents? I heard from my grandmother that adoption used to be very common."

Tang Ruixuan shook her head: "I don't know about that, after all, that's something that happens between the older generation."

Tang Ruixuan was telling the truth. She didn't know everything either, and as time went by, the matter of adoption back then was basically no longer mentioned.

However, there was something Tang Ruixuan didn't mention: she had an adopted younger brother. If she were to tell the story, it would be even more complicated. There were many things that Tang Ruixuan still couldn't figure out. Her parents, maternal grandparents, and even her great-aunt's family all kept quiet about it, so Tang Ruixuan didn't know the specifics. From childhood, she only knew that her brother was Singaporean, as if he had appeared out of nowhere.

She had asked her parents this question when she was a child, but she only received vague answers.

Just as the two were chatting enthusiastically, Gu Suining suddenly looked behind Tang Ruixuan, staring straight at her without any attempt to hide it.

Tang Ruixuan immediately noticed that her best friend seemed a little off. She turned around and saw that her cousin Huang Zemian had arrived and was walking towards them.

She turned back and waved her hand in front of Gu Suining: "Hey, hey, what are you doing?"

"Stop messing around!" Gu Suining shoved Tang Ruixuan's hand away and continued to stare intently at Huang Zemin, who was walking towards them, practically drooling on the ground.

To be fair, Huang Zemin, now a young man, has never lacked nutrition since he grew up in a well-off family. In addition, thanks to his parents' good genes, although he is only eighteen, he has already grown to 1.85 meters tall and has passed the strict military physical examination. So, from any perspective, he is undoubtedly a handsome young man.

"Sister Xuan!" Huang Zemian greeted Tang Ruixuan naturally and then sat down.

"Sister Xuan?" Gu Suining's chin almost hit the ground.

The siblings, oblivious to everyone else, started talking: "Did you come by taxi?"

"I came by subway, very quickly! The latest chapter is ready! Book lovers, hurry back." After Huang Zemin finished speaking, he looked at Gu Suining with a curious expression.

Tang Ruixuan casually introduced her: "This is my high school classmate, Gu Suining. You can just call her 'older sister'!"

"Hello, Sister Gu!" Huang Zemian politely extended her hand.

"Hello, hello!" Gu Suining couldn't stop smiling, but she reached out and grabbed Huang Zemian's hand without hesitation.

Tang Ruixuan felt a pang of regret upon seeing this scene, regretting bringing this infatuated girl along to meet Huang Zemian.

Sure enough, before Tang Ruixuan could say another word, Gu Suining had already started.

"I heard from your sister that you got into the Naval University of Engineering?"

Huang Zemian glanced at Tang Ruixuan, then smiled and nodded modestly, saying, "Just lucky!"

"No, no, no, little brother, you definitely got in based on your own merit, how could it be by chance?" At this moment, Gu Suining's eyes were full of stars.

She then asked, "What made you decide to apply to military academy?"

"I think I'm more suited to developing my career in the military!" Huang Zemian looked at Tang Ruixuan again, his eyes saying, "Why does this person talk so much?"

Tang Ruixuan smiled apologetically, then, taking advantage of Gu Suining's inattention, spread her hands to Huang Zemian, meaning there was nothing she could do.

However, as Gu Suining became more and more like an outsider, almost sitting down next to Huang Zemin.

Tang Ruixuan couldn't stand it any longer: "Cough cough cough"

She didn't look at Gu Suining, but said to Huang Zemian, "Knowing that you received your acceptance letter, I'm planning to give you a gift to congratulate you. You can choose whatever you like, and I'll give you whatever you like."

Huang Zemian waved his hand casually: "Sis, I'd better save you some money! I'm going to military school, tuition is free and I get a stipend. The clothes are all provided by the state, so I hardly ever have the chance to wear my own clothes. Besides, my mom has already prepared everything for me, from sewing kits to suitcases, I have everything I need."

"What about a watch? You need to tell time, right? Your phone will definitely be put into storage, so you won't be able to check the time." Tang Ruixuan had already decided what gift to give.

"Really, there's no need. Besides, I have a lot of training sessions, so wearing a watch isn't appropriate," Huang Zemian firmly declined.

Moreover, he has no shortage of watches; he has several at home, as well as a diving watch brought back by his father, Huang Dahai. That watch is worn by naval divers and is said to be able to withstand 500 atmospheres of pressure, but he has never had the chance to test it.

Under Tang Ruixuan's persistent efforts, Huang Zemian finally gave in and picked out a pair of running shoes. Although he already had many pairs, he had heard that there would be a lot of physical training after enrolling, especially running, which was a daily exercise, so it was necessary to have a few more pairs of running shoes.

After buying the shoes, Huang Zemian accompanied Tang Ruixuan to stroll around the IFC for a while. They were about the same age and had been talking a lot since they were young, so they talked a lot about their college life. Tang Ruixuan did most of the talking, while Gu Suining added to the conversation.

The three of them strolled around until after 5 p.m. before parting ways, because Huang Zemian's mother called to urge him to go back, saying that his second uncle had arrived and his youngest uncle was on his way.

"Sister Xuan, I'll head back now, bye!" After saying that, Huang Zemin said goodbye to Gu Suining, then picked up the bag containing her running shoes and left.

"Be careful on the road," Tang Ruixuan reminded him again.

Huang Zemian turned around, smiled, and made a gesture to indicate that he had heard.

Just as Tang Ruixuan was about to call Gu Suining to leave together, she noticed that Gu Suining was still watching Huang Zemian walk away.

She nudged Gu Suining, saying, "Hey, hey, what are you doing?"

"Sis, can you do me a favor?" Gu Suining suddenly tried to get closer to Tang Ruixuan.