Chapter 62 Fawning

This was Guo Xueying's first time meeting Lu Mingyue, but she felt quite fond of her.

Lu Mingyue let the two children choose what they wanted to eat.

Leilei and Yaoyao hesitated in front of the shelf for a while before finally choosing a few pieces of fruit candy and a bag of cookies, which they held carefully in their arms as if they were treasures.

Afterwards, Lu Mingyue went to the food section and picked up a can of malted milk powder.

The silver-white cans, printed with red lettering, were neatly arranged in a row on the shelves of the supply and marketing cooperative, gleaming brightly.

So this is what everyone calls malted milk powder. The packaging is simple, but it's packed with nutrients.

"Malted milk powder is a good thing."

Guo Xueying peeked out from behind the counter and said with a smile, "The supply is tight right now, and there are only a few cans left."

Lu Mingyue decided to buy a jar to take home. Her two children were at the age where they were growing, and she could make them a cup when she had nothing else to do.

She was also curious about what malted milk powder tasted like.

"Then I'll take one can. Comrade Guo, could you please help us get it down?"

When Leilei and Yaoyao heard this, their eyes crinkled with laughter, as if they could already smell the aroma of the prepared malted milk powder.

Malted milk powder isn't cheap, so the fact that Lu Mingyue was willing to buy it for her two children shows that she really cares for them.

"The supply and marketing cooperative brought in some pork early this morning. Go check it out now; they might still have some."

Lu Mingyue was worried that there was no meat to eat at home.

She's a meat lover, and even now that she's in this era, she still wants to eat more.

That was one of the reasons I took a liking to Huo Zheng at the time.

"Thank you, Sister-in-law Guo. We'll go take a look right away."

When we arrived at the place where they sold pork, all that was left were scraps and large bones.

The pork seller said they arrived a bit late; the pork had already been sold out.

Zheng Xiulan sighed with some disappointment, "What should we do? I was thinking of making some meat soup for the children to nourish them."

Lu Mingyue thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's okay, let's go buy some scraps, we can make something delicious when we get back."

The two of them finished off the remaining scraps and large bones.

Although these weren't real meat, they were still considered rare at the time.

Zheng Xiulan didn't know how to do it, so after asking Lu Mingyue for instructions, she prepared to try it at home.

After arriving home, Lu Mingyue first put the large bones in a pot to stew, and then kneaded the dough to let it rest, preparing to make bone broth noodles later.

As Lu Mingyue left the kitchen, she saw two children eagerly leaning over the table, ready to try.

On this trip, they not only bought malted milk powder, but also some pastries such as sponge cakes and peach shortbread, as well as two cans of food.

Which would you like to eat first?

The two children stared at the snacks on the table, their eyes sparkling.

They have no resistance to sweet and fragrant things, and they all look like they want to eat them.

Lu Mingyue also wanted to eat it, wondering what the differences were between the current standard and that of later generations.

"How about we open them all and try them?"

She bought a small amount, thinking she would buy more from the supply and marketing cooperative after the two children finished eating, since the cooperative was right there and they couldn't run away.

The suggestion was immediately approved by both children.

Lu Mingyue first took out a cup and made a cup of malted milk powder for each of the two children, and of course she didn't forget to make one for herself.

It's a pity Huo Zheng didn't come back, so I can't share this with him.

"Alright, let's get started."

Before eating, she reminded the two children to eat in moderation, so they would save room for the bone broth noodles later.

Leilei carefully picked up a peach shortbread, took a small bite, and the crispy crust immediately melted in her mouth. The sweet aroma mixed with the fragrance of sesame made her squint her eyes.

Yao Yao held a piece of sponge cake, which was soft, sweet, and melted in her mouth, leaving crumbs all over her mouth.

"Delicious!" they both exclaimed in unison, their faces full of satisfaction.

Lu Mingyue looked at them, feeling a warm glow in her heart, but her gaze kept drifting towards the door.

Huo Zheng hasn't returned yet.

She ate while peeking outside every now and then, but as darkness fell, she still couldn't see him.

Electricity has been restored in the family compound, and a dim light has come on in the kitchen. Lu Mingyue has kneaded the dough but hasn't cooked it yet, just waiting for Huo Zheng to return.

It was already past the time to leave work, but she still hadn't seen Huo Zheng, so she couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Lu Mingyue was just thinking about whether to go to the family compound to ask when she suddenly heard hurried footsteps.

The two children came running back, panting, their faces flushed: "Mom, Dad's injured and in the hospital!"

The bowl in Lu Mingyue's hand fell to the ground with a "thud," and her expression changed instantly.

"How did you get injured?"

She quickly asked the two children where they had heard the news.

"I told them."

Director Wang followed behind, panting. He was getting old; he wasn't as agile as a child.

The two children ran ahead, and she couldn't catch up with them.

Director Wang said breathlessly, "Xiao Lu, don't worry. Commander Huo is fine, just some minor injuries. He asked me to come back and tell you so you wouldn't worry. He should be back soon."

So that's how it is.

Lu Mingyue thanked Director Wang.

Even after she left, she was still worried, so Lu Mingyue decided to take the two children to greet Yingying.

The two children were very worried when they heard that their father was injured. When they heard that they were going to pick up their father, they ran into the house to find a flashlight.

After a day of sunshine, the mud on the road has hardened, so you don't have to worry about getting your shoes sticky when you walk on it.

Ten minutes later, the mother and her two children arrived at the hospital.

Even as darkness fell, there were still quite a few people in the hospital. Lu Mingyue asked the nurse Huo Zheng for directions.

"Commander Huo is getting his wound bandaged in the treatment room. It's the first room on the left just ahead."

Lu Mingyue thanked her and left with the two children.

After turning the corner, the door to the first room was ajar, and she gently pushed it open.

Inside, Shen Baoqin was holding gauze and bending down to bandage Huo Zheng.

Huo Zheng slightly turned his body to avoid her hand, his brows furrowed, and his tone was cold and hard: "No need, go find someone else."

Shen Baoqin was stunned for a moment, her face instantly froze, and she almost dropped the gauze in her hand.

She forced a smile: "Commander Huo, I'm good at this, it'll be over soon."

"I said, no need." Huo Zheng's voice was completely calm, but his eyes were like ice.

After what happened last time, Huo Zheng felt that this person's ideas were becoming increasingly audacious.

To dissuade her from having such thoughts, we must keep our distance from her to prevent her from having any more inappropriate ideas.

Wow, why is this person trying to curry favor again?

Hearing the familiar voice, Huo Zheng quickly looked towards the door and, sure enough, met Lu Mingyue's eyes.

He quickly stood up, walked to the door, opened it, and said with a tender expression, "Why are you here?"

Lu Mingyue: "I heard from Director Wang that you were injured. I waited at home for you but you didn't come back, so I was worried and came to pick you up with the children."

This remark successfully pleased Huo Zheng, whose lips curled into a wide smile, his face beaming with uncontrollable joy.