Chapter 185 Things I Didn't Know!

When Huo Tingzhou returned home at noon, he saw that the living room was covered with things.

He originally wanted to ask about his wife's medical check-up, but before he could even ask, the mess on the floor disrupted his thoughts.

"Wife, what's wrong?"

Jiang Si was busy taking inventory and didn't look up.

"Sister-in-law Hu said there will be a high tide at the end of the month and invited several families to go beachcombing together, so I need to prepare my things in advance."

"You're back just in time. Quickly help me see if there's anything I need."

Huo Tingzhou glanced at the calendar on the wall. Today was only the 28th, and there were still 3 days until the end of the month.

However, he is someone who is very good at providing emotional value.

After taking a careful look, he said, "The beach is all sand, so it's best to bring a pair of flip-flops."

"Bring two small stools too, so you can sit down and rest for a while when you're tired from beachcombing."

Jiang Si smiled and gave a thumbs up, "You're so thoughtful."

After tidying up the things in the living room, Huo Tingzhou was finally able to ask a question.

"Honey, how did your physical exam go today?"

"Everything is fine."

After Jiang Si finished speaking, she quickly shared the good news with him.

"Dr. Jiang said that Mrs. Xu's health has recovered very well, and given her current condition, her chances of having children in the future will be much higher."

"Dr. Jiang really said that?" Huo Tingzhou asked in surprise.

"Of course, Teacher Hu also taught her a lot today..." Sensing something was wrong, Jiang Si immediately stopped talking.

But Huo Tingzhou looked over immediately, "Teacher Hu?"

Of course, Jiang Si couldn't tell him those things, otherwise how would she get any rest at night?

These past two days, she hasn't known if it's because of the hot weather or because she's been eating too much noodles and feels dizzy, but she always feels like she's not getting enough sleep.

She hadn't had lunch yet, and she already felt sleepy.

Jiang Si said, "That's what Dr. Jiang said anyway."

Upon hearing this, Huo Tingzhou suddenly remembered what Dr. Jiang had mentioned about his wife's high fertility.

Seeing that his gaze was off, Jiang Si decisively changed the subject.

"By the way, ask He Ping this afternoon."

"Do he and Dingxiang have time that day? If they do, let's go and have some fun together."

Huo Tingzhou nodded, indicating that he understood.

Speaking of He Ping, Jiang Si remembered something else.

"He Ping's marriage application has been submitted for more than ten days now. Has the political department approved it yet?"

Huo Tingzhou didn't ask about it, but seeing that He Ping smiled frequently at work today, he felt it should be soon.

Jiang Si didn't say anything more after hearing that.

The couple tidied up the living room and then began preparing lunch.

Having a vegetable garden at home is so convenient; you can just pick whatever you want to eat.

Jiang Si wasn't very skilled at cooking, so she could only help out.

Actually, her role as an assistant was just a pretense; most of the work was taken over by Huo Tingzhou before it even reached her.

She played a role that emphasized participation.

It was hot and I didn't have much of an appetite, so Huo Tingzhou made a cold chicken noodle dish for lunch.

Served with refreshing pickled vegetables, the two enjoyed their meal immensely.

Sometimes, people really can't stand being nagged.

Jiang Si mentioned it briefly at noon, and He Ping came over happily the next day at noon.

"Has the marriage application been approved?" Huo Tingzhou asked.

"Yes, it's approved!"

He Ping scratched his head and grinned broadly, "This morning, Comrade Dingxiang and I got our marriage certificate."

Jiang Si smiled and congratulated him several times.

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

After saying that, He Ping handed the wedding candy and cigarettes to Jiang Si.

"Sister-in-law, we're having our wedding banquet on the 10th of next month. You absolutely must come!"

Jiang Si smiled and accepted it, "Don't worry, we'll definitely go and join in the fun."

"By the way, you know about the beachcombing thing, right?"

He Ping nodded. "I know, the regimental commander already told me yesterday afternoon."

"Good to know. We'll meet at the entrance of the family compound at 8 a.m. the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, sure."

After chatting for a while longer, He Ping prepared to take his leave.

"Commander, sister-in-law, you two go ahead with your work. I still need to deliver invitations to Sister Hu and the others."

Jiang Si nodded, about to speak.

Huo Tingzhou suddenly called out to him, "Wait a moment."

After saying that, he got up and went back to his room.

A short while later, they brought out two stacks of items wrapped in kraft paper.

He Ping didn't know what was inside. He subconsciously assumed it was a wedding gift prepared for him by his commander.

"Commander, I can't accept this. I'm already very happy that you and your wife could come to our wedding."

Huo Tingzhou glanced at him. "It's not time to exchange gifts yet. What are you thinking?"

He Ping was stunned for a moment, "Then what is this...?"

“These are all professional reference books, as well as some notes I took when I was in military school.”

"Commander... Commander..."

"Alright, stop dawdling."

Huo Tingzhou handed over the packed items, saying, "Study hard when you get there, don't embarrass me. If you don't get straight A's in three years, you don't need to come back to the Fourth Division."

He Ping was so excited he didn't know what to say. "Yes, Commander! I guarantee I'll pass with all A's!"

"Go."

Jiang Si was quite surprised to see He Ping wipe his eyes with his sleeve as he walked out the door.

"It's just a few books, why is He Ping so excited?"

Huo Tingzhou was silent for a moment, then said, "That's just his personality."

Jiang Si didn't think much of it until the next day when 'Teacher Hu' came over and the two chatted.

She heard some things from 'Teacher Hu' that she had never heard before.

Yes, Jiang Si has now unilaterally started calling Hu Meili "teacher"!

Hu Meili looked surprised. "You didn't know?"

Jiang Si handed over the peeled pear, "What do you know?"

Hu Meili took a bite and said, "Didn't your husband tell you about all those glorious deeds he did back in military school?"

Jiang Si shook her head.

During his years at military academy, they already had little contact.

Occasionally he would call, but they would only chat for two or three minutes before Jiang Si would hang up; she wouldn't listen to him say anything like that.

Hu Meili clicked her tongue twice. "Only your husband can keep quiet. If this were my husband, he would have bragged to me at least eight hundred times. Do you believe me?"

These words immediately piqued Jiang Si's curiosity.

Was he particularly capable during his time at military school?

Hu Meili gave her a "no need to say anything" look, and then finished eating the pear in her hand.

She then said, "Your husband Huo's selection for military academy back then caused quite a controversy, you know?"

Jiang Si shook her head.

She still doesn't know about this.

But she could guess that Huo Tingzhou had suffered a serious superficial injury when he was a child.

Even with the best medicine, he still had some scars on his body.

Furthermore, his height did not meet the pilot selection standards of that era.

Hu Meili's next words indeed confirmed her guess.

Hu Meili said, "Your husband Huo's height and basic requirements do not actually meet the selection criteria for pilots."

"But after considering all the options, his overall abilities are still the strongest."

“I heard from my husband that your husband was an all-around excellent student for three consecutive years at the military academy.”

"He got full marks in all six flight assessment items, and also ranked first in academic subjects."

"Later, he also represented China at an airshow abroad, where he won three individual championships!"

"By the way, your husband, Lao Huo, already received two second-class merit awards while he was in school."

"Once it was during disaster relief and rescue, and another time it seemed to be during training when the plane's engine malfunctioned."

"My husband Xiao says this is called a single-shot landing, and it's very difficult to do."

"This incident was later even used as a teaching case in military academies."

Hu Meili talked for almost two hours before finally saying...

"No one else can even get a glimpse of your husband Huo's notes."

"He gave this to He Ping. If He Ping can master even half of these things, it will be enough for him to use for the rest of his life. Do you think he wouldn't be excited?"

Jiang Si nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

It was only at this moment that she realized how little she knew about Huo Tingzhou.

Huo Tingzhou returned home very late that night.

Normally, Jiang Si would have been asleep by this time.

But after hearing what 'Teacher Hu' said today, she felt both proud and a little bittersweet.

Then I tossed and turned in bed for hours without being able to fall asleep.

When Huo Tingzhou returned to the room after taking a shower, Jiang Si was still staring at him with her almond-shaped eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

"Why aren't you asleep so late?"

"I can't sleep."

Normally, if she said that, Huo Tingzhou would definitely pull her into his arms.

Then they'd give me a few kisses here and there, and ask, "What's wrong?"

But today, Huo Tingzhou only asked one question.

He didn't hug her, didn't hold her, and showed her absolutely no interest in him!

Before she could speak, Huo Tingzhou gently patted her back and said, "Go to sleep."

Jiang Si looked completely bewildered: ???

The next second, she said something astonishing: "Which kind of sleep are you talking about—"