However, if people really want to live there, there are still a lot of things missing.

There wasn't even a spatula or a bowl in the kitchen.

In the bedroom, the bed was set up, but the blankets and pillows were still empty.

She actually has it all in her personal space, but she doesn't dare to take it out.

If someone suddenly pulls out a bunch of everyday items from their bosom or sleeves in the presence of outsiders, it might startle them so much that they jump back.

She simply wasn't in a hurry.

In two days, they will return to Qingshan Village, and there's no rush to make plans after they get back.

She bent down, squatted in front of the two children, and gently patted their shoulders.

"Zhenzhen, Zhouzhou, this is our home from now on. Do you like it?"

Zhenzhen nodded.

"I love it. As long as I'm with Aunt Su, Uncle Lu, and Zhouzhou, anywhere is home."

Zhouzhou tilted her little face up, her eyes darting around, looking in all directions.

Although she didn't quite understand what "home" meant, she instinctively grinned when she heard her brother say he liked it.

"Mommy, Huanhuan~"

As she spoke, she deliberately shook her head.

No sooner had he finished speaking than there was a double knock on the courtyard gate.

A woman in her forties, of medium build, stood at the door, wearing a slightly worn but clean blue cotton shirt.

She had a smile on her face.

"sister in law."

Lu Jichuan spoke first, then turned to Su Qingzhi.

“This is my company commander’s wife, Wang Xiuying. You can just call her Sister-in-law Wang.”

Su Qingzhi nodded quickly.

"Hello, Sister-in-law Wang. My name is Su Qingzhi. Please take care of me."

Wang Xiuying looked her up and down a few times.

"Old Shen praised you a long time ago, saying that Xiao Lu married a fairy. I really didn't believe it. I thought, how could someone be so beautiful? But when I saw you today, wow, you're even more beautiful than they said. You're energetic and have a good complexion. You're obviously a good wife."

"You flatter me too much. I'm not that good."

Su Qingzhi felt a little embarrassed by the praise, and her ears burned slightly.

Wang Xiuying waved.

"Oh, don't say anything more. You young people are just so shy. Is the house all cleaned?"

"It's done."

Lu Jichuan took over the conversation.

“A few brothers from the camp came this morning to help wipe the windowsills and sweep the floor. The cabinets and tables have also been moved in. We can buy the remaining odds and ends, such as needles and thread and toiletries, when we get back to the village. We're not staying here for long anyway.”

Wang Xiuying peeked into the room.

"I was thinking of helping out on my way home from work, but I couldn't do anything. I feel really bad. You're too kind. Just call me if you need anything, don't be shy."

Su Qingzhi stood at the door.

"We really appreciate it when our sister-in-law makes a special trip to come here."

Wang Xiuying followed him into the house and looked around at the furnishings.

She looked around and found that the boys had tidied up the room neatly.

"Wow, these kids are pretty good at working."

"However, this house has been empty for a while, and the corners are still a bit damp, especially during the rainy season when it's prone to getting damp. Remember to ask someone to open the windows and ventilate the house before you come back, so it doesn't feel stuffy, otherwise it's not good for your health."

"Okay, sister-in-law."

Su Qingzhi nodded in agreement.

"When we officially move in, we will definitely hire someone to clean the place in advance and open all the windows to let in fresh air."

Wang Xiuying turned her head and saw Zhenzhen and Zhouzhou chasing a small ball in the yard.

The two children had rosy cheeks and looked extremely cute.

She suddenly remembered that she was carrying a bag of peach shortbread wrapped in kraft paper, and immediately handed it to Lu Jichuan.

"I just picked these up from the cafeteria this morning, and I brought them especially for you. I also brought some snacks for the kids, so please take them and eat them while they're fresh."

Su Qingzhi was taken aback.

"Sister-in-law...you even brought something with you?"

"Thank you for going to so much trouble."

"They're just some ordinary snacks, nothing fancy."

Wang Xiuying waved her hand, a smile playing on her lips.

"It's steamed a bit thick, and not too sweet, so it's suitable for kids to chew. Just don't think it's too bland."

"How could that be!"

Su Qingzhi quickly shook her head.

"Sister-in-law, you are truly thinking of us. These snacks may be small, but they represent a lot of kindness. How could we refuse them?"

Looking at Wang Xiuying's face, she felt a warmth in her heart.

"Once we move in, I'll definitely treat you to a hot meal. I'll cook a few of my signature dishes as a way of expressing my gratitude."

Su Qingzhi knew that the person in front of her was not just being polite, but genuinely caring about them.

Wang Xiuying's words were truthful and every sentence was based on reality.

Besides, she is Shen Zhiyu's wife.

We'll be living in the same compound from now on, seeing each other all the time.

"Old Shen praised your skillful hands."

Wang Xiuying said with a smile, her gaze falling on Su Qingzhi.

"You said that 'the process of making soup is more elaborate than that of the nutrition department in a hospital,' and now that you mention it, I really want to try it."

In fact, these words were not just casual remarks; Shen Zhiyu would often mention them whenever he came home.

"You have no idea how refined Staff Officer Lu's diet is these days. Chicken breast has to be deboned, fish has to be killed and stewed fresh, and even the blanching of vegetables has to be timed!"

"Comrade Su is not only good at cooking, but she can also calculate nutritional ratios. Even the military doctors praised her for making patients recover quickly. Tsk, Lu Jichuan is really lucky to have married such a beautiful and caring wife."

These things had already spread throughout the family compound.

With Shen Zhiyu bringing it up again and again, how could Wang Xiuying not know?

But she also felt exhausted for Su Qingzhi.

Despite being pregnant and with her belly slightly protruding, she still had to take care of Lu Jichuan, who was recovering from serious injuries, every day.

Fortunately, the factory was considerate and specially assigned a soldier to take care of Lu Jichuan, which helped to share some of the burden.

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