Chapter 39 They all envy me; I can be your stove...

Gu Yan has been very busy lately.

According to Huang Mei, they were so busy that they didn't even have time to eat, which made Zhao Shuyi a little worried.

Don't be fooled by how tall, strong, and energetic these soldiers look; when they go out to complete missions, they often neglect their own health, and each of them has some hidden injuries or minor illnesses.

These illnesses usually don't have an impact, but they may affect their actions when faced with urgent tasks.

It's understandable that Zhao Shuyi wouldn't normally think of these things.

Now that she knows Gu Yan is too busy to eat, how can she have the nerve to eat alone at home?

So, right after finishing her meal and quickly tidying up the dishes, Zhao Shuyi picked up her lunchbox, carried Xiao Liang, and headed towards Gu Yan and the others' office.

The family compound and their office area are separate; someone has to lead them in. The two were stopped at the gate.

The young soldier guarding the gate was surprised when he heard that Zhao Shuyi had come to deliver food to Gu Yan, but he quickly regained his composure.

"I'll go get someone for you." With that, he dashed off.

Zhao Shuyi's words were stuck in her throat.

She thought he could just take it in directly.

She came to deliver food, but now she's acting like she's the one who misses Gu Yan so much.

At that time, Gu Yan was in a meeting.

The former deputy regimental commander had already set the training goals for the second half of the year.

However, each leader has a different style of doing things. After observing for a period of time, he felt that some adjustments could be made, and he has been busy with this matter these past two days.

In particular, military exercises will be conducted in the second half of the year. This exercise will include some new items that have not been included before, and the related training will be integrated into regular training.

These things sound simple, but they are actually quite troublesome to implement, and a slight mistake could affect the training effect.

If the exercise fails, it's not a big problem; it just means that the leaders didn't do a good job. But if they fail in a real mission, the losses will be incalculable.

Therefore, whether it's regular training or drills, one must always strive to do one's best, and Gu Yan also holds himself to this high standard.

They went over the questions raised a couple of days ago, talking until their mouths were dry.

I had just finished resting when there was a knock on the door.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Gu, your wife is here."

Gu Yan jumped up from the stool and walked out. "What's wrong? Did she say anything?"

In Gu Yan's opinion, Zhao Shuyi would never have come here to find him if she had nothing to do.

So by the time they heard the young soldier say that his wife had come to deliver food, they were already outside the office building.

"Delivering food?"

Gu Yan stopped in his tracks, somewhat unable to believe what he was hearing.

Why did Zhao Shuyi suddenly think of bringing him food?

Could it be that delivering food is just a cover-up, and there's probably something else going on?

Thinking of this, Gu Yan quickened his pace.

When Gu Yan reached the door and saw Zhao Shuyi, who was holding her child's hand and carrying a lunchbox with a gentle expression, he felt a piece of his heart collapse.

"Why did you come here? Is something the matter?"

Gu Yan tried his best to make his voice sound normal, but the burning intensity in his eyes was still hard to ignore.

Zhao Shuyi felt inexplicably embarrassed, but she couldn't quite grasp the fleeting thoughts that crossed her mind.

She handed him the lunchbox and said, "The duck I made today tasted really good. I was thinking of bringing Xiaoliang out for a walk, so I brought some over for you too. Eat it while it's hot."

Little Tsai Ming-liang also obliged, tilting his head back and agreeing, "It's especially delicious, Uncle Gu should eat it."

Looking at the two figures, one big and one small, Gu Yan's lips curled up.

"The dishes you cook are all delicious."

The young soldier who had returned to his post stood upright, but his eyes couldn't help but linger on the three men.

For some reason, he felt a little full.

Shouldn't he be standing here right now?

Fortunately, Zhao Shuyi didn't feel comfortable staying any longer and said haughtily, "You know how to say nice things. Go and eat, I won't bother you anymore."

Gu Yan didn't know what to say, so he could only awkwardly say thank you.

Zhao Shuyi: "...You're welcome, we'll be going now."

She then awkwardly led Tsai Ming-liang away.

She felt that she probably wouldn't bring food anymore.

Who knows what she was thinking before?

That young soldier must have found it hilarious.

They're not starving, so why would they need her to bring them food?

Two minutes later.

The others looked at the lunchbox Gu Yan was carrying when he returned, and they understood everything.

"Did your sister-in-law bring you food?"

Several of the battalion commanders and deputy battalion commanders here have wives, but they are old married couples who are content as long as they don't starve. Where can you find such tender care?

"Let me try it."

With Commander Zhang present, he was the only one who dared to say what others wouldn't.

Not only because he was a leader, but also because he and Gu Yan had always had a good relationship.

In addition, given that Zhao Shuyi had saved Zhang Yue before, the two became even more comfortable with each other.

But Gu Yan disagreed.

He was about to open his lunchbox when he saw the menacing group of people and changed his position.

"Go eat quickly, then we can continue the meeting."

"You little rascal!" Zhang Yao laughed in exasperation.

The crowd started to cheer.

The more he refused to give, the more excited the crowd became, and they all gathered around him.

Once the lunchboxes were opened and the aroma filled the air, everyone was captivated and couldn't tear themselves away.

"Comrade Zhao, your cooking is amazing! When are you going to treat us to a meal? Are you getting married yet? Have you moved yet? You're such a cheapskate!"

Everyone gathered around, and Gu Yan handed the chopsticks to Zhang Yao.

"You think you can just get rid of us with a piece of meat? No way, you have to treat us."

It wasn't that he didn't want to eat it, but the aroma was too tempting; one piece was never enough.

Besides, with so many of them, if each person gets two yuan, how can there be any left over?

Gu Yan had no choice but to eat them.

Let's wait until his family invites us to dinner.

Gu Yan nodded, "Let's get through this busy period."

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By the time Zhao Shuyi got home, it was already dark. She led the child in some exercise for a while, then tidied up and put the child to bed.

She then took the opportunity to enter the space from the bathroom.

The rice in the space has been harvested, and some vegetables have also been planted. She usually mixes them with the vegetables Gu Yan buys, and they taste noticeably better.

Zhao Shuyi felt that if it weren't for Gu Yan's leg, becoming a cook might have been her best way out.

After tending to her chickens, ducks, rabbits, and fields for a while, Zhao Shuyi felt it was time for her to go hiking.

Otherwise, there would be no reason to bring these rabbits out.

When Gu Yan finally had some free time, she felt that there were probably no more mushrooms left on the mountain.

She felt that although she hadn't improved her skills much recently, her physical fitness had definitely improved.

Moreover, she has space, so her safety should be guaranteed.

Just then, the sound of a door opening came from outside, and Zhao Shuyi quickly left the space and pretended to take a bath.

When she went out, it was indeed Gu Yan.

Why are you up so early today?

These past few days, Zhao Shuyi has been asleep as soon as Gu Yan came back, thinking that Gu Yan would still be busy for a while.

Gu Yan was a little stunned by her wet hair, and only reacted when he heard her voice.

He cleared his throat and said, "The meeting ended early today, and I'll be busy tomorrow."

He certainly couldn't say that those guys were pressuring him to come back and cultivate a marital relationship with Zhao Shuyi.

They were certain that Zhao Shuyi had brought them food because she wanted to see them.

Thinking about what the others had said, Gu Yan's ears burned, and his heart also felt a little hot.

"Why did you think of bringing me dinner?"

By the time he realized he had already asked that question that afternoon, the question had already been asked.

Zhao Shuyi was thinking about going up the mountain when she heard his words and was taken aback.

Why are you asking again?

"What's wrong? Is it a rule that we can't deliver food? Have I caused you any trouble?"

Zhao Shuyi only just thought of this; she had just decided on a whim to let Gu Yan eat today's dishes.

Fortunately, Gu Yan immediately denied it.

"No, they...they all envy me."

"Envious of you?"

Gu Yan smiled and nodded, "I envy you bringing me food."

Seeing his expression, Zhao Shuyi suddenly realized that he was happy that she had brought him food, and her heart leaped with joy.

Then, his mouth moved faster than his brain, and he said, "Then I'll bring you more delicious food in the future."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. If it's too much trouble, you don't need to worry about it."

He was worried that she would be overworked.

"It's no trouble at all. I can deliver it to you if you need it."

"Then I'll have to trouble you."

You're too kind.

Zhao Shuyi smiled and said nothing more.

They're already husband and wife, but they're acting so distant.

Zhao Shuyi had a strange feeling that she couldn't quite put her finger on.

"There's hot water in the pot, go take a shower first."

"Okay." Gu Yan didn't notice Zhao Shuyi's subtle change in emotion. He was still immersed in the excitement that she would bring him food every day from now on, and he even felt like he was floating while taking a shower.

When he finished tidying up and returned to his room, Zhao Shuyi was already lying down.

Gu Yan frowned slightly. Usually, she would sit by the bed and wait for him to get into bed first.

However, that was back when I wasn't busy.

Perhaps she has gotten used to going to bed first.

Gu Yan cursed himself for being pretentious, then turned off the light and got into bed.

Zhao Shuyi kept her eyes closed, and soon felt a furnace close to her.

Then it got hotter and hotter.

For some reason, Zhao Shuyi suddenly burst out laughing.

"What's wrong?"

Gu Yan turned to look at her.

Perhaps because of their whirlwind marriage, the two of them were actually a little awkward sleeping at night. Putting aside when they were asleep, when they weren't asleep, they were very well-behaved, basically just lying there without moving.

This was the first time Gu Yan had turned to face her, and Zhao Shuyi's breath caught in her throat.

"No... I am..."

When it came time to speak, Zhao Shuyi felt a little awkward, unsure whether she should speak or how she should speak.

Gu Yan clearly wanted to hear what she had to say, and waited patiently.

Helpless, Zhao Shuyi could only bite the bullet and say, "I just suddenly felt that you were very hot, and I felt that the difference between men and women was so big, so I found it a little funny."

She was genuinely laughing at this, but she didn't even know what was so funny about it.

Hearing her words, Gu Yan felt a surge of heat rising within him, making him even hotter.

He doesn't usually feel this hot; he can't even control it.

After a long while, he lay back down.

"I'm sorry, did I make you uncomfortable?"

"No." Zhao Shuyi was speechless inside. She really didn't mean anything by it; she just had a momentary lapse of judgment and laughed.

Realizing that the other person might be overthinking it, she explained, "If I really felt uncomfortable, I wouldn't have smiled."

That seems redundant; it sounds like she's saying she feels comfortable.

Zhao Shuyi really wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

She felt that people should talk less.

However, Gu Yan didn't really think much about it. His mind was a mess, and his thoughts were gradually heading in a direction that he couldn't control.

He suddenly thought of a very good response.

"You won't feel hot when it's winter; I can be your heater."