Since he still had to return to the Hongxing Military Management Station, Lu Demin couldn't stay here with Wang Tong for too long.
Wang Tong understood this once she found out.
Especially since he was going to drive for his mother, she understood even more.
But she feared that her mother was still inebriated, and having someone to take care of her would make her feel more at ease.
"Hug!" Before parting, Lu Demin smiled and opened his arms.
Wang Tong looked around, feeling a bit shy, but still obediently let Lu Demin hug her.
Haha! This partner has been trained quite well.
Lu Demin was very satisfied.
He would continue to work on training her.
He wanted Sister Tong to become a perfect lover and wife.
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Wang Tong said, "I'll ride my bike to take you!"
Lu Demin replied, "No need! I'll walk!"
Wang Tong pouted, "What's wrong? Are you afraid of bothering me? Don't you consider me your partner?"
Lu Demin hurriedly said, "Who said that! Alright, Sister Tong, you can take me! Thanks, wife!"
"You can't call me wife! I haven't agreed to marry you yet!" Wang Tong said shyly, and fearing her partner might be upset, she quickly added, "I'm not someone who just agrees to anything! If you want to call me that, it should be after we get married!"
"Alright! We'll call it that after marriage! Haha!"
Lu Demin also knew that girls in this era were more innocent and easily shy, and they had boundaries when it came to relationships. Just now, when he had his arms around her, he almost instinctively reached for her backside.
Fortunately, he realized in time and only held her waist. If he had touched her backside, even if Sister Tong liked him, it would leave a bad impression, right?
After all, they had only confirmed their relationship for a day; if he acted too forward, Sister Tong would definitely think he was a lecher, which would be disrespectful to her. Did he think she was easy?
Lu Demin constantly reminded himself that girls in this era were different from those in later generations; he had to treat them differently. Just because they were dating didn't mean they were definitely getting married. If he got carried away and messed up, it would be a disaster.
Wang Tong returned to the Hongxing Rescue Station to get her bike.
Lu Demin watched as his partner pushed the bike over and cheerfully said, "This time, you ride! I'll sit in the back! I want to see your biking skills!"
Wang Tong smiled sweetly and happily agreed.
So Wang Tong got on the bike, her long legs pushing against the ground, while Lu Demin sat on the back seat, his right hand naturally wrapping around her soft waist, pressing against her abdomen.
This was Wang Tong's first time being held like this by a boy, and also the first time having a girl's hand on her abdomen. Her body involuntarily trembled, and her face turned red. She moved her mouth slightly, looked around, but ultimately allowed her partner to hold her like this.
"Are you steady?"
"Yes!"
"Then I'm riding!"
"Mhm!"
Wang Tong rode very steadily.
Lu Demin sat on the back seat, enjoying the natural fragrance coming from Wang Tong, which was refreshing and delightful.
At this moment, Lu Demin suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to give his partner the bottle filled with spiritual spring water. He must remember to give it to her later.
They soon arrived at the alley where the Hongxing Military Management Station was located.
Wang Tong stopped the bike there.
"We're here!"
"Sister Tong, this is a gift for you!" Lu Demin took out two bottles filled with spiritual spring water.
"What’s inside?"
Lu Demin made up a story, "When I was in my hometown, I saved a Taoist priest, and he gave me some spiritual medicine water, saying it's very beneficial for one's complexion and skin. It has great anti-aging effects and can help with health!"
Wang Tong wasn't very convinced about Taoist things; she thought it was superstitious. Moreover, what her partner said sounded too mystical, making her even less inclined to believe it. However, since it was a gift from her partner, even if it were just an empty bottle, she would treasure it, so she happily accepted it, saying, "Thank you!"
The two chatted for a while longer, and when Wang Tong looked at the time, she said she had to head back.
Lu Demin said he wanted a hug.
But Wang Tong looked around, seemingly afraid of running into someone, and softly said, "Didn't we just hug? Plus, this isn't a good place. The military management station is nearby, and if their people see us, they'll definitely say we have issues with our conduct!"
Lu Demin thought about it and realized she was right.
Now was the early period after the founding of the nation, and the requirements and regulations regarding conduct between men and women weren't as strict as they would be by the end of the 1950s. However, they still couldn't casually hug in public, especially since they weren't married yet.
He hadn't fully realized he had come to the 1950s and still thought it was like in later generations.
Lesson learned!
Wang Tong cared a lot about Lu Demin as her partner, fearing he might be upset. She also liked being held by him; it felt so comfortable:
"Minmin, I'll let you hug me again tomorrow! You can hug me as long as you want!"
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