The next day, Jiang Jinxiu suddenly had the idea to make dumplings. Thinking that Gu Xichen would be back today, she became even more excited.

Unfortunately, as always, Yang Dongmei wouldn't let her do anything. Knowing that she wanted to eat dumplings, she started preparing them herself.

Gu Xilan assisted her from the side, and Jiang Jinhua followed closely behind her, going wherever she went.

When kneading the dough, Gu Xilan didn't stand on ceremony with him and let him knead it directly.

After all, Jiang Jinhua was stronger than her, so she was happy to have an easier time.

As a result, this stuff was either too thick or too thin, and it ended up with my face covered in flour.

Gu Xilan was both amused and exasperated by what she saw. In the end, the dough was only kneaded properly under Gu Xilan's supervision.

When Zhao Guoan saw him like this, he kept laughing at him.

No matter what Zhao Guoan said, Jiang Jinhua ignored him on the surface, but secretly thought to himself, "He dares to laugh at me now, but when he meets a girl he likes in the future, let's see how he gets back at him."

Seeing that Jiang Jinhua wasn't going to play with him, Zhao Guoan eventually got bored and went to find Gu Xiliang to play with him.

When Pearl and the others came, they brought a basket of eggs with them. Sun Xiaomeng traded them with other villagers, saying that the eggs were for Jiang Jinxiu to eat to help her recover.

For the past six months, they have always remembered each other's favorite foods, and their harmonious relationship as sisters-in-law has made others envious.

Jiang Jinxiu didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the eggs directly. However, she also called a few of the younger children over to tell Sun Xiaomeng that they would come over and eat dumplings together today, and that she didn't need to cook them herself.

She had originally planned to cook extra to eat together.

She likes it when there are lots of people and it's lively.

After kneading the dough, when it was time to make dumplings, everyone gathered around, saying they wanted to help. Many hands make light work. When Sun Xiaomeng learned that the third branch of the family was making dumplings, she also brought a bag of water chestnuts, saying that they could be used to make water chestnut filling.

Everyone was busily making dumplings in the courtyard, while Jiang Jinxiu was still thinking about how many to save for Gu Xichen.

However, what she didn't know was that Gu Xichen was going to break his promise this time.

"Jiang Zhiqing, are you there? Jiang Zhiqing, are you home?"

Jiang Jinxiu recognized Zhang Xiaoyu's voice immediately.

I haven't seen her for a while.

She didn't get along well with the people at the educated youth settlement, and after getting married, she rarely went there anymore.

However, Zhang Xiaoyu is a nice person. She had spoken up for her before. I don't know what she wanted to see her about this time.

With a question in mind, Jiang Jinxiu went to open the door.

"Sister Xiaoyu, is there something you need?"

Jiang Jinxiu wondered if it was just her imagination, but Zhang Xiaoyu's complexion seemed much rosier and she looked better than before, even though she had gained weight.

What she didn't know was that Zhang Xiaoyu felt the same way.

Seeing Jiang Jinxiu's increasingly radiant face, Zhang Xiaoyu was momentarily lost in thought.

"Sister Xiaoyu, Sister Xiaoyu?" Jiang Jinxiu held up five fingers and waved them in front of Zhang Xiaoyu.

Zhang Xiaoyu then came to her senses and said with a smile, "Long time no see, I find you've become more and more beautiful."

Who doesn't like being praised? Even Jiang Jinxiu, who knows she is beautiful, is not immune to such praise.

"Sister Xiaoyu, you look much more radiant and beautiful. Is there some good news lately?"

A blush crept onto Zhang Xiaoyu's face. She didn't answer Jiang Jinxiu's question immediately, for she hadn't forgotten that she had a mission to complete today.

"That Jiang Zhiqing, Gu Xichen has gone on a mission. Huang Tao asked me to tell you."

In the morning, Gu Xichen was at the Punan Police Station making the final handover of the case.

The thought of going home and hugging his sweet and soft wife soon filled him with enthusiasm.

He finished everything quickly, but before he could even step out the door, he was called back.

A leader of a military region in South China received a phone call. After hanging up, he was both angry and reluctant.

Gu Xichen, that guy, was told to stay home and rest, but he kept showing off. Now the higher-ups have their eyes on him and want him back.

He really couldn't bear to part with him; he had originally planned to call him back to the team.

Now things are really messed up. The people above directly said they were going to transfer him, and they said things that left him speechless.

It was as if his rebuttal would ruin that brat's future.

He's the youngest and most enthusiastic regimental commander ever!

Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he muttered, "Since this kid is leaving anyway, before the transfer order comes down, I'll make him finish that mission before he leaves!"

And so, Gu Xichen, who had originally planned to finish everything and go home to hug his sweet and gentle wife, was sent out again.

Return date undetermined!

His face turned ashen when he received the mission, and no one else dared to approach him.

Before leaving, Gu Xichen made sure to ask Huang Tao to pass on a message home so that his family wouldn't worry.

Huang Tao naturally felt obligated to do this.

Unfortunately, as the year draws to a close, cases keep popping up one after another, as if he's trying to meet his targets, and he doesn't have time to go to Gujia Village.

Fortunately, just as he was struggling with this decision, Zhang Xiaoyu arrived.

Zhang Xiaoyu felt sorry for his hard work and took the initiative to take over, since she was going back to Gujia Village anyway, and it was on her way.

When Jiang Jinxiu heard that Gu Xichen had gone on a mission, her previously good mood suddenly turned sour.

At this moment, Yang Dongmei came out and said, "Third brother's wife, don't be sad. It's normal for Third Brother to go on a mission. He'll be fine. We're here for the family."

After saying that, she looked at Zhang Xiaoyu again: "Oh, it's Zhang Zhiqing. We're making dumplings at home. Why don't you come in and have some with us? It's so cold, it'll warm your stomach."

Having completed her mission, Zhang Xiaoyu waved and prepared to leave.

Hearing Jiang Jinxiu and the others making dumplings, she couldn't help but swallow her saliva, but she also knew that she couldn't just eat other people's food.

Not to mention something as rare as dumplings.

He then waved goodbye.

Jiang Jinxiu had already composed herself and directly took Zhang Xiaoyu's hand.

"Sister Xiaoyu, come in, come in with us."

Zhang Xiaoyu tried to pull her hand away, but found that Jiang Jinxiu was holding it tightly, and she couldn't pull it away for a moment.

"Sister Xiaoyu, please come in and join us. Consider it a way of repaying you for helping us deliver the message."

And so, Zhang Xiaoyu was pulled into the courtyard by Jiang Jinxiu.

Seeing so many people in the yard, she felt a little awkward.

At this moment, Gu Xilan walked over and exclaimed in surprise, "Sister Xiaoyu, how did you become so beautiful?"

Zhang Xiaoyu tapped her head: "You still have such a sweet tongue."

Gu Xilan squeezed in front of Zhang Xiaoyu and asked gossipily, "Sister Xiaoyu, I just heard that you have some good news recently? What is it?"

Yang Dongmei then chimed in, "Zhang Zhiqiang, are you planning to marry Captain Feng?"

They all knew that Zhang Xiaoyu and Feng Aiguo were dating.

The main reason is that the two of them have been together for several years and it's time to get married.

Zhang Xiaoyu's face stiffened when she heard Feng Aiguo's name. "It's not him. We've already broken up."