Chapter 73 Chapter 73

The early morning sunlight shines through the mist, giving the family compound a soft golden hue.

As usual, Chen Zhaoyue went to the health center first. She hadn't had time to ask for leave for the things that had been arranged last night.

"Dean, I'm going up the mountain with Sister Yue to collect herbs today and will be back in the afternoon." She stood at the door of the office and said to Gao Wen who was sorting out the documents.

When Gao Wen heard that they were with the political commissar's wife, she nodded in relief and said, "Be careful and don't go too far."

Although Yue Xiulan had a good personality, Gao Wen was a little surprised that Shen Zhaoyue had such a good relationship with her after only being here for a short time.

She pushed her glasses, thought for a moment, and added, "There are a lot of snakes and insects in the mountains lately, so bring some insect repellent."

"Don't worry, Dean, these are all ready!" Shen Zhaoyue nodded.

She had already prepared all these when she was preparing medicine in the space last night.

Her own prescription used herbs from the space, and the efficacy was beyond doubt.

When I returned to the family compound, I saw Yue Xiulan waiting at the gate from afar, with two military wives in neat cloth shirts standing beside her.

"Sister Chen, come here!" Yue Xiulan waved enthusiastically when she saw her, her face full of smiles: "Let me introduce you, this is Fang Ming, this is Liu Fang, they are both going up the mountain together today."

Chen Zhaoyue's eyes fell on the round-faced military wife - Yue Xiulan introduced her as Fang Ming, and she always felt that she looked familiar.

Before she could remember, Fang Ming came forward excitedly.

"Doctor Shen!" Fang Ming eagerly shook her hand, her eyes sparkling: "Finally I see you!"

Chen Zhaoyue blinked blankly, her long eyelashes casting tiny shadows in the sunlight.

Seeing this, Yue Xiulan quickly slapped her thigh and explained: "Oh, you don't remember?"

She gestured anxiously, "That's the one who was bitten by the poisonous insect last time! He fainted right at this door!"

After she said this, Shen Zhaoyue suddenly realized - wasn't this the military wife she rescued when she first came to the army?

I didn't expect to see you again so soon.

Fang Ming’s eyes were slightly red: “Doctor Shen, thanks to you last time!”

As she spoke, her voice choked a little: "I recovered and wanted to thank you, but you ended up going to the hospital again..."

This also led to her not finding an opportunity. This time, when Yue Xiulan said that she wanted to take Chen Zhaoyue up the mountain, she followed without saying a word.

I see!

Only then did Chen Zhaoyue understand why the other party was so enthusiastic.

Just as she was about to speak, Fang Ming couldn't wait to invite her: "You must come to my house for dinner tonight!"

As he spoke, he held Shen Zhaoyue's hand tightly, as if he was afraid that she would run away.

Chen Zhaoyue looked at Fang Ming's sincere eyes, and then caught a glimpse of Yue Xiulan winking at the side. The words of refusal turned on the tip of her tongue: "Okay, sorry to bother you then."

"Don't bother me, don't bother me!" Fang Ming clapped her hands happily, her round face flushed with excitement. "What does Dr. Shen like to eat?"

Yue Xiulan interrupted, "Fang Ming's cooking skills are really good. The braised pork he made last time was so delicious that my wife kept talking about it for days!"

She smacked her lips deliberately, making everyone laugh.

"Everyone who sees it gets a share. Can we go together tonight?" Liu Fang, who had been silent all the time, now joined in the joke.

"Of course, come on! Everyone come on!" Fang Ming waved his hand generously.

Yue Xiulan laughed so hard that she slapped her thigh. "Then I really want to try some of Sister Fang's treasured pickled cabbage! I heard you added a new recipe to the jar this year?"

"That's right!" Fang Ming raised her head proudly, "I added some Sichuan peppercorns to it, and the taste, wow..."

Chen Zhaoyue was infected by their enthusiasm and chuckled as well.

"You guys are just busy talking about yourselves. Doctor Shen hasn't even told us what he likes to eat!" Fang Ming suddenly slapped his forehead and turned to look at Chen Zhaoyue, with a look of annoyance on his round face.

"I'm fine with anything. I'm not picky about food." Chen Zhaoyue replied gently.

Fang Ming's eyes lit up, as if she suddenly remembered something: "Doctor Shen is from the south, right?"

She rubbed her hands together excitedly: "Then I'll make two Southern dishes tonight!"

As he spoke, he began to count on his fingers: "Sweet and sour pork ribs will definitely suit your taste. Another one..."

"Oh, Sister Fang can also cook southern dishes?" Yue Xiulan interrupted in surprise.

Fang Ming raised her chin proudly. "Of course not! My husband went to study in the south last year and brought back a cookbook."

She lowered her voice mysteriously and said, "I've been practicing secretly for several months!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhaoyue's eyes unconsciously curved into crescents.

The four of them chatted and laughed, and soon arrived at the foot of the mountain.

Shen Zhaoyue stopped and took out a few small medicine bags from the cloth bag she carried with her: “Sister Yue, this is the anthelmintic medicine I made myself.”

She distributed the medicine packets to everyone one by one: "Carry them with you to keep away poisonous insects and snakes."

Fang Ming took the medicine bag and sniffed it curiously: "Huh? This smells quite pleasant, not as pungent as the usual anthelmintics."

“Some special medicinal herbs were added to it.” Shen Zhaoyue smiled slightly and said nothing more.

Yue Xiulan carefully put the medicine bag on her waist: "With this, I feel more at ease going up the mountain today."

The other two military wives also nodded, showing great confidence in Shen Zhaoyue's medical skills.

As they climbed the winding mountain road, Yue Xiulan skillfully pushed aside the branches that blocked the way while explaining to Chen Zhaoyue, "Across the mountain is the Russian territory."

She lowered her voice and gestured mysteriously, "They look similar to us, but the smell on them is so strong!"

Fang Ming, who was standing next to him, burst out laughing and almost tripped over a tree root. "That's right!"

She steadied herself by holding onto Liu Fang's shoulder. "Last time I went up the mountain, I ran into a few near the border. The smell was so strong I almost lost my balance."

As he said this, he pinched his nose exaggeratedly and made an expression as if he was fainted by the smoke.

Liu Fang fanned herself and said, "It's summertime, and I can smell it from ten meters away."

Chen Zhaoyue was amused.

In her previous life, she had seen many foreigners in Shanghai. Both white and black people had a scent on them, so they liked to wear perfume, especially those with strong fragrance.

Being in the same enclosed space with them can make you feel nauseous.

But in an open environment, it is not that exaggerated.

"But they generally don't cross the border. If we don't go nearby, we may not see them." Yue Xiulan added.

Chen Zhaoyue nodded, indicating that he had taken note of it.

Yue Xiulan suddenly stopped and took Shen Zhaoyue’s hand seriously: “Sister Shen, there is something I need to explain to you clearly.”

She pointed to a red-painted boundary not far away, her voice unconsciously lowered. "There are often soldiers conducting tactical training on the mountain. Our family compound can only operate in this area when we go up the mountain."