Chapter 59 They didn't even spare the child in her belly, the one she mentioned...

Ying Qichao looked puzzled and pondered for a long time before revealing his guess.

It turns out that what he said earlier about Dr. Tan's son working in a food factory was true, but the reason he didn't come to stay wasn't because it was too far, but because he had fallen out with Dr. Tan.

Dr. Tan has two sons.

Her eldest son developed his career in Beijing, while her younger son stayed in Kunming to study medicine with her.

As he continued his studies, he met a patient, a female worker in a food factory.

In order to be with her, he secretly quit his job at the military hospital and went to the clinic near the food factory.

Dr. Tan couldn't persuade him, and in a fit of anger, she broke off all contact with him.

"It's not really appropriate for us to comment on this matter," Ying Qichao said. "The reason Dr. Tan wants to take you on as his apprentice is probably because he really wants to find a talented student for himself, and I've heard that you are very talented."

Zhao Shuyi was sweating profusely.

She felt she didn't.

“I’m afraid I’ll disappoint Dr. Tan. I feel that the news people have heard about me might be a bit exaggerated.”

Be realistic and pragmatic.

Even if she used spiritual spring water, you could tell from her acupuncture technique that it wasn't very good.

"Don't be modest. The fact that she asked you to give her acupuncture means she acknowledges you. If you really want to improve your medical skills, especially in traditional Chinese medicine, you can agree to it. Besides, her house is really nice."

His words were full of appreciation for the house.

Ying Qichao was quite frank; he told Zhao Shuyi about any concerns he might have.

"Dr. Tan is quite strict. If you learn from her, she will have high expectations of you. But then again, in our line of work, if you don't have some standards for yourself, it's irresponsible to your patients."

"You can think about it."

Judging from his tone, Zhao Shuyi was somewhat tempted.

Although she didn't interact much with the two of them, Zhao Shuyi was able to piece together a general outline of Dr. Tan in her mind.

The other person must be someone who has devoted most of their energy to the medical field.

"Let me think about it some more."

Calling out "Teacher Wang, the military doctor" in the family compound, while genuinely learning from him, wasn't done in such a serious manner.

Dr. Wang would often teach her things and then give her pointers.

If someone else were to seek advice from Dr. Wang, he would likely impart his knowledge to that person as well.

Zhao Shuyi is quite polite, which is why she keeps calling me "teacher".

Strictly speaking, this doesn't count as taking a master.

But Dr. Tan's meaning was clearly different.

If you become an apprentice, the responsibilities will be different.

Zhao Shuyi still wanted to think about it some more, and she also wanted to hear Gu Yan's opinion.

Upon hearing this, Ying Qichao smiled and said, "If you don't agree to her request, I reckon there will be no shortage of people trying to take you away once you get to the hospital."

Zhao Shuyi was taken aback; she hadn't expected this at all.

She was both amused and exasperated.

"I'm really worried that the teachers will be disappointed with my true level."

Ying Qichao did not refute her.

"Anyway, they all think you're a genius, and everyone wants to recruit you into their department. You have no idea how much our hospital lacks good doctors, otherwise we wouldn't hold training sessions every year. It's not like everyone has nothing better to do."

These words silenced Zhao Shuyi.

These days, there is a severe shortage of resources and personnel.

Perhaps in their eyes, their skill level is indeed quite good.

Realizing this, Zhao Shuyi was not too happy.

What's there to be happy about?

The country is progressing and developing, and people are living prosperous lives. That's what we should be happy about.

"I understand, Uncle Ying. I will think about it carefully."

To entertain them, the Ying family prepared four dishes and a soup, including two meat dishes, with the bowls piled high with meat.

"Come and try your aunt's cooking. Putting aside everything else, her cooking is the best in our compound."

He felt a little embarrassed when he praised her.

"Don't listen to his smooth talk. It's just some home-style dishes. Just eat whatever you like."

Ying Qichao chuckled twice without refuting, acting nonchalant, but it was clear that he and his wife had a very good relationship.

Seeing their way of getting along, Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but smile.

Ying Qichao is a very interesting person, but Zhao Shuyi also noticed that Gu Yan's attitude towards him seemed a bit indifferent, though she wasn't sure if it was just her imagination.

At the dinner table, Ying Qichao talked to Zhao Shuyi about some things related to the military hospital.

He said, "Military hospitals have far fewer problems compared to other hospitals."

"Generally speaking, as long as everyone does their best to treat patients, the atmosphere is actually quite good."

She won't have to worry about these things when she goes to the hospital.

"If you encounter any problems, feel free to come to me. Don't be shy about asking. Our hospital's most important task is to treat and save lives. Don't waste your time on too many other irrelevant things."

As they talked, Ying Qichao steered the conversation back to Gu Yan.

“If you come to work here, you and Gu Yan will have to live apart, which is something you need to consider.”

“I can be transferred to the city,” Gu Yan said without hesitation.

Zhao Shuyi looked at him suddenly, which was somewhat unexpected, as Gu Yan had not mentioned it to her.

He has worked hard to get to where he is today. If he were to suddenly change places, his treatment and other opportunities for promotion would definitely not be as good as before.

Zhao Shuyi would never allow him to sacrifice his future for her sake.

Ying Qichao could tell from Zhao Shuyi's expression that the young couple hadn't discussed the matter properly.

He was kicked under the table several times by his wife, but he didn't say anything more.

The latter half of the meal left everyone with mixed feelings.

After dinner, Zhao Shuyi suggested that she and Gu Yan go out for a walk and return later to give Dr. Tan an answer.

They went to the hospital to see Ying Qichao without bringing anything with them.

It's a bit impolite to visit someone's home empty-handed on your first visit, so it's a good opportunity to go out and buy something.

Whether it's work or accommodation, these are both important matters, so Ying Qichao naturally wouldn't stop the young couple from discussing them privately.

The two walked in the family compound without saying a word.

Gu Yan looked at Zhao Shuyi, feeling a little uneasy. He knew what she was worried about, but having already made up his mind, Gu Yan had no intention of changing it.

Only after stepping out of the family compound did Zhao Shuyi speak, somewhat sullenly.

"Isn't it a bit too impulsive of you to transfer to the city? It might affect your future."

After much hesitation, she finally got straight to the point.

Now she and Gu Yan have finally realized their feelings for each other.

If we're really going to be together, then there are many things we need to clarify.

Gu Yan said, "A capable person will have a future no matter where they are."

"Shuyi, no matter what, I support your decision to come to the military hospital. Don't feel like I'm giving up something for you. We are family. It's only natural for me to make some sacrifices for you, because our family is also a part of me."

After he finished speaking seriously, he changed the subject, "Besides, it's not really a sacrifice. With my resume, no matter where I'm transferred, someone will be willing to accept me. I certainly wouldn't joke about my future, so don't worry."

Zhao Shuyi wasn't entirely at ease.

"You're not lying to me, are you? It sounds like you're trying to fool me."

Gu Yan found it somewhat amusing. "I won't lie to you. I'm glad you're thinking of me, but you can rest assured and do it without worry."

Zhao Shuyi kept staring at him, and couldn't detect any reluctance in his expression, so she started to believe him.

"So, do you think I should agree to what Dr. Tan said?"

Gu Yan supported her without hesitation.

"I'll say it again: do what you want to do. I'll support you in whatever you want to do, but I don't want you to work too hard."

Even so, Gu Yan was also very clear that no matter what job you do, as long as you do it with your heart, you will always have to put in the effort.

He wouldn't stop Zhao Shuyi from working hard and striving forward.

With his support, Zhao Shuyi felt more at ease.

But Zhao Shuyi still decided to inquire about Dr. Tan's situation; she couldn't be too hasty.

Gu Yan went with her.

The two chatted as they walked toward the hospital.

"What did you say when I was treating Dr. Tan? Uncle Ying seemed very happy."

"It's nothing, we just haven't seen each other in a long time and wanted to chat."

Gu Yan took the initiative to bring up past events with her. It turned out that Ying Qichao was a mutual friend of Gu Yan's parents, but he met Gu's father first and had a better relationship with him.

So after Gu Yan had a conflict with his father, Gu Yan even distanced himself from these uncles and elders with whom he used to have a good relationship.

Zhao Shuyi was truly surprised by this turn of events, and her feelings were mixed.

"So, you came back to find Uncle Ying again because of me."

Although the outcome seems good so far, why is it that the other party did it all for her?

Gu Yan quickly denied it.

"Not really. Uncle Ying has always been good to me. Bringing you here this time is a way of giving each other a way out."

Zhao Shuyi felt that, given the conflict between Gu Yan and his father, it couldn't be that simple.

If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have come looking for me.

But Gu Yan clearly didn't want to burden her, and since the deed was already done, Zhao Shuyi, the beneficiary, didn't say anything to spoil the other party's mood.

"Thank you," she said sincerely.

Gu Yan's lips curved into a smile, his eyes filled with an unprecedented tenderness.

Once he's set his mind on someone, he wants to treat her well forever, so he's willing to do anything for her.

Gu Yan would never say such cheesy words aloud, but they all came out as actions.

Suddenly, Gu Yan recalled the words Uncle Ying had said to him.

"There's something else I feel I need to tell you."

He suddenly became serious, and Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but straighten her back.

"you say."

"Uncle Ying said that my father had arranged a blind date for me and was very confident that we would be together. But I promise that I have only ever recognized you as my wife and have never had any contact with any other woman in this regard."

When Zhao Shuyi heard the beginning, her heart skipped a beat, but after the other person finished speaking, she felt a little touched.

“He is him, and I am me. I never thought he would interfere in my affairs. I never expected him to do such a thing. Although I don’t care at all, I still feel I should tell you.”

Seeing his serious expression, Zhao Shuyi said, "I understand, Comrade Gu Yan. Thank you for your honesty. I hope you will continue to do so."

Her words were already quite serious, but Gu Yan became even more so, standing at attention and saying, "I will definitely keep it up!"

It was like giving a report to a superior.

"Okay, you're the best."

Gu Yan was a little embarrassed by Zhao Shuyi's praise, and his ears turned red. He only calmed down when he asked around at the hospital about the situation.

The two of them briefly inquired about Dr. Tan's situation, and what they found was largely the same as what she and Ying Qichao had told them.

Most people, as they talk, will inevitably steer the conversation toward the other person, especially the things that happen between the other person and their youngest son.

Many people say that Dr. Tan is too ruthless and too stubborn.

If you talk to your child properly, they might not behave this way.

The implication was that Dr. Tan hadn't properly educated the child.

Zhao Shuyi wasn't actually very interested in these family matters.

Knowing that the other party won't cause trouble is enough.

As for the rest, they have little to do with her.

They also learned that Dr. Tan was indeed quite authoritative in her field, and that Beijing Municipal Hospital had invited her to work there more than once.

Whether out of concern for her hometown or her youngest son, she didn't leave. Of course, the hospital also played a part in retaining her.

Now that she's leaving, the military hospital is actually quite reluctant to let her go.

Even a fool knows that Beijing has better resources than Kunming, so no one can really stop Dr. Tan from pursuing his future.

Having confirmed that the other party was a decent person, Zhao Shuyi decided to agree.

She will definitely rely more on traditional Chinese medicine in her life, and she can only feel more at ease in a place like a military hospital.

Putting aside everything else, these places are notorious for protecting their own.

The fact that those committee members couldn't reach the military hospital gave her complete protection.

Zhao Shuyi will definitely want to study her medical skills more thoroughly; this is a good opportunity.

Moreover, having a teacher now will give her a better foundation for developing her skills in the future.

It seemed to her to have nothing but benefits.

She made her decision, and Gu Yan supported her unconditionally. The two of them decided to stay at Dr. Tan's house and pay some rent.

“If I have time to visit you, we’ll stay at a guesthouse.”

Even though he spoke quite seriously, Zhao Shuyi still felt that he was being a bit unserious.

Gu Yan just laughed without explaining, which made him look even more frivolous.

Gu Yan also told her to try to go out less often in the future, and if she had to go out, she should try to find someone to accompany her. Zhao Shuyi naturally agreed to all of this.

She herself is someone who knows what's important and cherishes her own life.

The two talked as they went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some gifts, and then went to the family compound before dark.

The gifts on both sides are roughly the same.

When they brought gifts over, He Mei repeatedly declined, saying they were too kind.

On the contrary, Dr. Tan, who had no connection with them, readily accepted the gifts.

She also asked, "Is this a gift for becoming an apprentice? If so, I'll accept it."

Zhao Shuyi quite liked her straightforward personality.

"This is a rather meager gift for becoming an apprentice. I'll formally become your apprentice next time I come."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Tan's smile became even more sincere. She said, "No need. Your diligent study of medicine is the greatest gift you can give me."

It seemed that as long as Zhao Shuyi agreed, she didn't care about anything else.

The more she acted this way, the more Zhao Shuyi could imagine what she would be like when she was doing scientific research, and she was very satisfied with this mentor.

Since you've agreed to become my apprentice, you can naturally stay in the house.

Dr. Tan was incredibly agreeable and immediately took Zhao Shuyi for a tour around the house.

The courtyard is not large, with a total of four rooms. One of them is Dr. Tan's bedroom, next to which is a study, and Zhao Shuyi can choose any of the other two rooms.

Zhao Shuyi chose a room further inside, and the other party handed her the key directly.

Her straightforwardness completely shocked Zhao Shuyi and the other person.

But the other party didn't care at all, and only said that they would wait for Zhao Shuyi to come and learn.

Having agreed to everything and arranged a time with the other party, Zhao Shuyi and Gu Yan left the family compound.

Even after leaving the residential compound, Zhao Shuyi was still somewhat dazed.

"Coming here feels like a dream. How did I suddenly get a teacher?"

Zhao Shuyi herself has a college education and has worked in the workplace.

She knew how difficult it was to find a reliable teacher.

The situation at school is good; most teachers will do their best to help every positive and motivated student.

But once they enter the workforce, everyone seems to immediately become more realistic.

Even though Zhao Shuyi didn't want to admit it, she had no choice but to.

People in later generations may be more restless than people in this era.

The pursuit of a career is not so pure.

She thought that if Teacher Tan treated her sincerely, then she would definitely repay the teacher in the same way.

"You've always had that ability, and it's bound to be discovered sooner or later."

Gu Yan has always been quite eloquent; listening to him speak always makes Zhao Shuyi feel better.

Zhao Shuyi knew best that he treated her well.

Zhao Shuyi said in a slightly coquettish tone, "You don't have to rush to transfer to the city. We can talk about it when the opportunity arises. Anyway, you're usually busy. Even if we live in the family compound, we can't see each other often. I can go back to see you during holidays."

Since you've chosen this relationship, you should cherish and nurture it.

Zhao Shuyi felt that even the winding mountain roads could not stop them.

It's not easy to find a good teacher, and it's even harder to find a good partner.

Looking at Gu Yan's resolute face and his increasingly infatuated eyes, Zhao Shuyi composed herself slightly. "But you must remember one thing: when you go out on missions, you must pay attention to your safety."

“If anything happens to you, I will definitely find someone else, even if they are missing an arm or a leg.”

Although he was certain that he could heal Gu Yan's leg, it would be better if Gu Yan could avoid injury altogether.

Upon hearing Zhao Shuyi's words, Gu Yan's expression darkened slightly.

But he wasn't angry; instead, he nodded solemnly and hummed in agreement.

"You made the right choice. Even if I'm gone, I hope you have a happy future."

Zhao Shuyi choked.

Listen to this, is this even human language?

She suddenly lost the desire to speak.

Zhao Shuyi glared at Gu Yan and thought he was really a straight man, but she couldn't say he was wrong.

Isn't he still thinking of her?

Gu Yan could tell that Zhao Shuyi was unhappy, but he spoke from the bottom of his heart.

When they came to the army, each of them was prepared to sacrifice themselves for the country and the people at any time, which meant they would inevitably let down their families who cared about them.

But if they don't do it, someone else has to.

If they truly die a glorious death, they would not want their beloved to live a lonely life for them.

The fact that they had been there for them was already very precious to them.

All they need to do is cherish the present moment.

Gu Yan also had this idea, so he rarely hid his emotions in front of Zhao Shuyi.

If he hadn't been worried about scaring Zhao Shuyi away, he probably would have already confessed his feelings to her.

Seeing that Zhao Shuyi was unhappy, he understood why, and he felt bad too.

We definitely need to coax them.

After thinking for a moment, Gu Yan was about to chase after her when Zhao Shuyi suddenly turned around and looked at him.

Gu Yan was at a loss.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Shuyi said somewhat angrily, "Let's not have unpleasantness over this kind of thing. Anyway, you have to listen to me. When you're out and about, you must pay as much attention to your safety as possible. When making any decisions, just think of me."

"If something were to happen to me, would you feel good about it?"

She had barely finished speaking when Gu Yan covered her mouth with his large hand.

"Don't talk nonsense, be alright, we all need to be alright."

Zhao Shuyi nodded earnestly.

"You have to keep your promise to me, don't just make empty promises."

"Okay, I promise you."

Zhao Shuyi's eyes curved into a smile.

Heaven knows, seeing her like this, Gu Yan really wanted to go up and kiss her.

But Gu Yan still retained his rationality; they were on the street, and he managed to restrain himself.

The two were a married couple, so naturally they stayed at the same guesthouse.

Everything was the same as usual except for the location, but I always felt like something was different.

After washing up, the two lay in bed, feeling a little awkward, and kept a slight distance between them as usual.

Gu Yan usually hugs her either when she is asleep or after talking to her, naturally showing affection.

But today, their relationship has made some progress, and Gu Yan has become more timid.

He was still afraid of scaring Zhao Shuyi, who had finally taken that first step, back down.

Zhao Shuyi also felt awkward, but after waiting for a while without the other party making any move, she relaxed.

She felt that Gu Yan wouldn't do anything with her here.

But since they've already expressed their feelings for each other, it seems normal for them to kiss and hug more often.

Gu Yan didn't do that, but Zhao Shuyi didn't doubt her own charm; she just thought Gu Yan was a bit of a coward.

However, his cowardice in this kind of thing shows that he is naive.

Zhao Shuyi calmed herself down and didn't feel anything was wrong, so she went to sleep peacefully.

However, Gu Yan couldn't help it.

He held back for a moment, then pressed himself against Zhao Shuyi.

Without saying a word, he simply raised his hand and embraced Zhao Shuyi.

In her daze, Zhao Shuyi instinctively placed her hand on the other person's large palm.

Gu Yan's body visibly stiffened for a moment.

Realizing that the other person had no intention of shaking him off, he breathed a sigh of relief and hugged him a little tighter.

Gu Yan has gotten used to sleeping with his wife in his arms these days; he actually can't fall asleep without her.

The thought that he might soon be living alone filled him with inexplicable melancholy, and he thought to himself that he should transfer to Chuncheng as soon as possible.

He absolutely did not want to live apart from his wife.

Both of them slept well that night and got up early the next day.

Their itinerary was to first go out for breakfast, then visit the supply and marketing cooperative, then have lunch, and finally go back to their family compound.

As soon as Zhao Shuyi left the state-run restaurant after her meal, she saw a bookstore.

Her eyes lit up; she hadn't seen such a large bookstore in a long time. She had previously regretted not going out to buy the books she wanted when she was in Beijing and Shanghai.

Gu Yan noticed her gaze. "Want to read a book?"

Zhao Shuyi nodded.

"I want to buy some books to pass the time."

Gu Yan pursed his lips, but did not refuse Zhao Shuyi's suggestion.

"You need to choose carefully, and try to select books that are not too sensitive."

Gu Yan leaned close to Zhao Shuyi's ear and whispered a few words.

At that moment, two young men wearing red armbands emerged from the alley next door.

The two young men looked to be around sixteen or seventeen years old, and their faces were menacing.

Upon seeing the two whispering, the other party's gaze immediately locked onto them. However, when the leading youth saw Gu Yan's military uniform, his eyes flickered, and he looked away and walked away.

Zhao Shuyi glanced at Gu Yan.

Gu Yan gently patted her shoulder, gesturing for her to walk into the Xinhua Bookstore.

Just now, Gu Yan was trying to tell her not to buy books related to foreign countries or love, but to choose practical technical books instead, and to make sure she knows who wrote them.

Gu Yan was clearly quite familiar with the situation outside.

He didn't elaborate, but he understood.

For the sake of her life, Zhao Shuyi naturally agreed.

She went inside, took a look, and chose a set of textbooks.

Actually, the original owner's textbooks were still in her space. She could use them later, regardless of whether she could retake the college entrance exam, but just in case, she bought a copy anyway.

There shouldn't be any problems with this kind of book, so Gu Yan naturally didn't stop her.

In addition, Zhao Shuyi bought two books related to architecture, several books on planting, and two books on medicine.

Gu Yan was somewhat surprised to see so many books.

Zhao Shuyi also had her reasons.

She had brought many tickets from home, including quite a few book tickets, which would expire if she didn't use them, and that would be a waste.

"Won't it be inconvenient to carry so many books back?"

Gu Yan glanced at it and asked Zhao Shuyi, "Do you want to take it home to your family compound, or leave it here?"

Zhao Shuyi then realized that she might be living in Chuncheng from now on, and she was a little unaccustomed to it.

She had previously been thinking of digging a cellar in the family compound.

Thinking about this, Zhao Shuyi found it inexplicably funny.

"Let's take it back first. Anyway, we have a car. I can't buy too many other things, and it's not good to bother Dr. Tan right now."

Zhao Shuyi could tell that the other person was someone who hated trouble. Although she now had the key, she hadn't moved in yet, so there was no need to bother them.

Gu Yan naturally listened.

The Xinhua Bookstore staff were surprised that the two of them bought so many books, but they didn't explain.

Gu Yan said, "I'll go back and drive here. You wait for me here."

Hearing that they had driven there, and seeing Gu Yan's clothes, the shop assistant even politely brought them a stool.

Zhao Shuyi naturally thanked her politely.

While she was waiting, a man and a woman suddenly came out of the store. The man spoke to the clerk, "Give this Comrade Zhu Yao two English publications that needed to be translated last time."

Upon hearing the voice, Zhao Shuyi looked up and saw the girl, and she was stunned for a moment.

The other person seemed to notice that someone was watching her, and looked over. The two looked at each other, and the other person's expression was exactly the same as hers.

"Comrade Zhu Yao, take a look at this and see if it's acceptable. If it is, once you translate it and the quality is up to standard, we will pay you the corresponding royalties."

Zhu Yao quickly snapped out of her daze and took the two original English books the man handed her.

She glanced at it, nodded, and said, "No problem."

The man emphasized again, "Translation must focus on quality; it's okay to be a little slow."

Zhu Yao didn't have time to pay attention to Zhao Shuyi; she listened attentively to the other party's request.

At this moment, Gu Yan arrived.

Zhao Shuyi then followed him and moved the books to the car outside.

After we finished moving our things, the woman named Zhu Yao came out of the Xinhua Bookstore.

Upon seeing Zhao Shuyi again, she nodded to her in greeting.

Zhao Shuyi nodded in response, then got into the car without speaking to the other person.

She had met this Comrade Zhu Yao once before, and she had a pretty deep impression of her.

I saw her on the bus when I was preparing to leave Beijing to stock up on goods. She even gave Zhao Shuyi a huge handful of White Rabbit milk candies.

It was because of White Rabbit that Zhao Shuyi had a deep impression of her.

But looking at her face just now, Zhao Shuyi suddenly thought of someone else.

Comrade Zhu Yi, who escorted her from Beijing to Shanghai.

The two people have a five or six-point resemblance in their eyes and eyebrows, but their temperaments are very different.

Are they sisters?

Once they were in the car, Gu Yan asked, "Did you run into someone you know just now?"

Gu Yan saw her greeting the girl.

Zhao Shuyi shook her head.

"We don't know each other, but I think I've seen each other once in Beijing, when we were on a bus."

Gu Yan didn't say anything after hearing this.

"I saw that she seemed to be taking on translation work at Xinhua Bookstore, so I couldn't help but take a second look."

After thinking for a while, Gu Yan said, "Taking on translation assignments now is probably not a good job. You must not take it."

"I know, but if someone has a powerful background or exceptional abilities, there shouldn't be too much of a problem."

Zhao Shuyi thought of herself.

Knowing traditional Chinese medicine can actually be quite dangerous.

It's easy for someone with ulterior motives to label someone.

However, if she demonstrates sufficient strength, then someone will protect her.

The same applies to translation.

I just don't know how that girl learned a foreign language?

What is her relationship with Zhu Yi?

If something happens to her, will it affect Zhu Yi?

Zhao Shuyi thought of many things in an instant.

Gu Yan was driving and didn't notice her sudden change in mood.

“You’re right, but no matter what happens, we should still be careful. You don’t want to do this translation task, do you?” Gu Yan asked again.

Seeing that he really cared, Zhao Shuyi made a sincere promise.

"Of course not, I'm not the kind of person who likes to create work for myself."

Moreover, it's a risky job.

Gu Yan was still a little worried about her being alone in the military hospital, but thinking about their conversation earlier, he didn't mention it to Zhao Shuyi.

We can ask Uncle Ying for help later.

Since they were going to buy things anyway, the two didn't drive back to the guesthouse, but went directly to the supply and marketing cooperative.

The supply and marketing cooperatives in the city offer a much wider variety of goods than those in the small town.

However, Zhao Shuyi didn't want to buy many things.

The two of them strolled around casually, bought some daily necessities, but didn't even buy any clothes.

Looking at the two cans of food and some condiments that Zhao Shuyi bought.

Gu Yan frowned.

"Is this all you're buying?"

Zhao Shuyi also looked at what she was holding.

"There's nothing I want to buy."

"Since we've finally managed to get out of town, let's buy a couple of outfits."

Zhao Shuyi refused.

The clothes here are actually quite ordinary and not particularly attractive.

Besides, the original owner had a lot of clothes; in addition to the ones she had previously sent here, she had many more in her space. She didn't want to buy any more.

"Anyway, I'll definitely be wearing a white coat when I go to the hospital, and I won't have much time to wear pretty clothes, so I'll just hold off on buying them for now. I'm too lazy to carry them."

Gu Yan seemed to think for a while, then looked at the shelves again.

"How about I buy you something else, and give you a watch as a gift?"

They've been married for so long, and apart from the initial dowry, Gu Yan hasn't bought Zhao Shuyi much, which makes him feel a little guilty.

"No need, I have all of those."

After refusing, Zhao Shuyi suddenly changed her mind.

"How about we go take a look? I think my watch might be too flashy. Let's buy a more ordinary one."

Although Gu Yan felt that something ordinary wasn't good enough for Zhao Shuyi, she still wanted to buy it, so Gu Yan naturally wouldn't refuse.

The supply and marketing cooperative doesn't have many types of watches.

Zhao Shuyi pointed to two that looked good and said, "Excuse me, could you please show us these two?"

The sales clerk's expression wasn't very good at first.

When he looked up and saw that the two of them had an impressive presence, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"One of these is a men's style and the other is a women's style. Are you buying both?"

Although she was still asking questions, she had already taken out the watch.

Gu Yan said to Zhao Shuyi, "I won't buy it, you can buy it."

Without a word, Zhao Shuyi grabbed his hand and put the watch on his wrist. "I want to give it to you."

Zhao Shuyi gently put the watch on him, but her tone was somewhat domineering.

Gu Yan loved her looks so much that he didn't refuse her again.

They're both well-off now, and he can give his entire salary to Zhao Shuyi. He's overjoyed that Zhao Shuyi is willing to buy him things.

Gu Yan has trained for many years, so his hands are actually a bit rough and his knuckles are relatively large.

Fortunately, he has good bone structure. Just like his face, if you only look at the back of his hands and wrists, they are actually quite good-looking.

Paired with such a mechanical watch, it instantly adds a touch of asceticism.

Realizing she had been overthinking things, Zhao Shuyi coughed lightly and said, "It looks pretty good, let's take this one."

She then tried on another women's style and found it to be quite pretty as well.

These days, many things are designed to be simple and elegant, which Zhao Shuyi is very satisfied with.

The two of them readily took off the watches.

Seeing that Zhao Shuyi was wearing the same watch as him, Gu Yanxin's heart skipped a beat.

He was clearly very happy; even after leaving the supply and marketing cooperative, the smile on his lips hadn't faded.

Zhao Shuyi naturally noticed it as well.

But she didn't laugh at him.

Because Zhao Shuyi herself was quite embarrassed.

Although neither of them said it, these two watches had the feel of being a token of their love.

Gu Yan made a decision in his heart.

I will definitely wear this watch with me from now on and cherish it dearly.

The situation in Kunming was clearly getting worse. After leaving the supply and marketing cooperative, the two of them didn't wander around any further, but instead went back to the guesthouse for a while.

They packed up their purchases and then went out to eat at a state-run restaurant.

They arrived early, and Gu Yan specifically chose a good spot by the window.

"What would you like to eat?" he asked.

In fact, Gu Yan felt that the food at the state-run restaurants outside was nowhere near as good as the food his wife cooked; it was just enough to fill his stomach.

Zhao Shuyi thought so too, but the food at this state-run restaurant was alright, not bad at all.

Glancing at the small blackboard displaying the menu, Zhao Shuyi said with a smile, "I want to eat fish, and I also want shredded pork with celery, and I also want scrambled eggs with chives, and I also want to eat..."

Before she could finish speaking, a hissing sound came from the side.

Zhao Shuyi glanced over instinctively and saw a middle-aged woman around forty years old.

The woman was dressed fairly neatly.

The clothes were supposed to be high-end goods from the supply and marketing cooperative, but they were a bit outdated.

Her expression wasn't pleasant either, and it even showed disdain.

Is it for oneself?

Opposite her was a girl of about eighteen or nineteen, who was a bit dark-skinned and had naturally curly hair like the woman.

The two women look somewhat alike, almost like mother and daughter.

The woman said, "What is he? He's just a poor doctor. Can't you aim higher? He has no money and no power. If you're with him, you can't even order a few more dishes."

"Look at other men, they have rich husbands who love their wives, they live such a comfortable life."

Zhao Shuyi felt there was something implied in her words, but since the other party hadn't said it explicitly, she couldn't confront her directly and could only bark like a dog.

However, the girl kept glancing at Gu Yan with a shy expression on her face, which annoyed Zhao Shuyi.

"And a simple soup, please." Zhao Shuyi's smile faded slightly.

Gu Yan didn't glance at the mother and daughter once, and went to order food after giving a simple reply.

The mother and daughter next to her seemed to want to make things difficult for her, and they quickly resumed their previous conversation.

“Look at your brother. He married a rich girl from Shanghai, and now he’s remarried. He even managed to find the company commander’s sister. You can’t even compare to your brother’s fingers.”

The young woman was clearly unconvinced. She muttered, "I found a rich girl from Shanghai and still got nothing. I even lost a good job."

"Who said he didn't get anything? That bitch's dowry is all in our house now."

She seemed to realize her voice was a bit loud after she finished speaking, and looked around nervously.

"Really, Mom, there's so much stuff! Can I have some of her jewelry? Her necklaces and earrings are so beautiful, I want them."

"You want, you want, all you ever think about is wanting. Unless you break up with that doctor and listen to me and go on blind dates, you won't get anything."

“Mom, he treats me well too, and he even said that if he could acknowledge Dr. Tan as his teacher, he could get a courtyard house in the military hospital’s family compound.”

As Zhao Shuyi listened to their conversation, she felt that something was amiss.

But in this situation, she naturally didn't make a sound and continued to observe.

The woman's tone changed instantly when she heard that there was a house.

"Really? Just for becoming a teacher, the other party wants to send you to the hospital? There's no such thing as a free lunch. You brat, if you dare to lie to me, I'll break your legs."

"I'm not lying to you, how could I dare to lie to you? Everything I said is true. His teacher, Teacher Tan's, eldest son is in Beijing, and he's also being transferred to Beijing. His younger son has severed ties with her, so he only has his apprentice left."

"Maybe I'll be transferred to Beijing too someday."

Upon hearing this, the woman stopped scolding her and clearly became interested in what she had to say.

Listening to their conversation, Zhao Shuyi was almost certain that the "Teacher Tan" they were talking about was Tan Xiuhua, who would become her teacher in the future.

I knew that getting to this military hospital wouldn't be very smooth.

Zhao Shuyi hadn't initially thought about whether it was good or bad to have Teacher Tan as her teacher, but now she thinks it's a good deed.

What kind of people are these? It's truly speechless.

The mother and daughter really do things on a whim.

They quickly started discussing what kind of good life they would have after arriving in the capital; they were really dreaming.

When Gu Yan returned with the food, he saw Zhao Shuyi looking displeased. He glanced at the next table and said, "Dinner's ready."

The aroma of the food helped Zhao Shuyi feel less suffocated, but her mood wasn't as wonderful as when she first arrived.

She definitely needs to tell Teacher Tan about this.

There probably aren't many people in the hospital who would accept her as a teacher.

So it's still quite easy to find the person.

Zhao Shuyi wasn't worried about that, but the mother and daughter's words and actions were really affecting her appetite.

Fortunately, their food arrived quickly. While eating, they complained that there was too little meat and that the food at the state-run restaurant was not oily enough.

The sound was particularly loud, drawing frequent glances from those around them.

However, despite their complaints, they still ate a lot, finishing all the dishes they ordered.

It was lunchtime, and the state-run restaurant was getting busier. But the mother and daughter, after finishing their meal, stayed in their seats and chatted away.

Zhao Shuyi wanted to speed things up and wait for them to finish eating so she could leave first, but that was clearly not a realistic option.

Let's finish this quickly.

Unexpectedly, before she had even finished her meal, people wearing red armbands suddenly barged into the state-run restaurant.

The group arrived in a menacing manner, frightening everyone in the state-run restaurant into not daring to breathe, and Zhao Shuyi's heart also jumped into her throat.

Gu Yan, on the other hand, was unhurried and even picked up her favorite fish tail.

As the group walked toward her, Zhao Shuyi was still a little nervous, even though she knew she hadn't done anything wrong.

This is the legendary group of people who eat people without spitting out the bones.

Unexpectedly, the other party's target was not their table, but the table next to them.

"Are they Cao Aihua and Tian Xiaocui?"

The mother and daughter were already terrified, and it was only when they heard their own names that they seemed to wake up from a dream.

"Yes, I am Cao Aihua, and this is my daughter, Tian Xiaocui. May I ask what brings you here?"

Cao Aihua spoke haltingly, completely losing the arrogant demeanor she had displayed when boasting to her daughter, becoming incredibly docile.

"Someone has reported that your Tian family is hoarding treasures, practicing capitalism, and colluding with foreign enemy agents. Come with us."

"I'm innocent!"

Cao Aihua started shouting loudly.

“My husband is the director of the logistics department of the machinery factory. He has always been an active member of the factory. How could he possibly know any enemy agents? You must have made a mistake.”

Seeing that she was not cooperating, the leader of the red armbands stepped forward and grabbed her hair roughly, which frightened the people at the next table and made them shrink back.

Seeing this, the people wearing red armbands seemed quite satisfied, and smiles appeared on everyone's faces.

"You better behave yourself. We've found the letters and treasures in your house. Still trying to deny it? Take them away."

The woman was still unwilling and continued to shout that she was wronged.

“Those things don’t belong to my family. They belong to my… my ex-daughter-in-law. She’s a rich young lady from Shanghai. She must have framed our family. We’ve already divorced her and cut off all ties with her. She even took the child in her belly.”

As the two women were dragged away, the woman's voice gradually faded away.

At this moment, everyone at the state-run restaurant felt as if they had escaped a disaster.

Everyone started discussing it, but no one dared to talk about it too loudly.

Zhao Shuyi looked at Gu Yan.

"Don't you think the daughter-in-law she was talking about is... Li Qian?"