This year has entered a special period, and the atmosphere outside has become a little tense, so Xie Yun doesn't go out unless she has nothing to do. She just works at home, goes up the mountain, and acts like a good girl.

"Minghao, work hard. The success of this independent regiment depends entirely on you. When you get over there, please check on that little girl for me when you have time. It's getting chaotic outside now. Tell her not to wander around without permission."

"Yes, I will ensure that the task is completed."

"Nothing else, go back and pack your things."

Qin Minghao returned to the office and began packing up, ready to leave.

Now that the weather is getting warmer, the vegetable patch in Xie Yun's yard is sprouting. Niu Dan and Gou Dan, the two brothers, still bring her firewood every day. It's not easy for them. They get up early in the morning to gather grass for the pigs, go to school afterward, and then go back to collect firewood to earn tuition.

During this time, some people came to exchange tickets, all looking for the captain's wife. Sometimes they exchanged for nuts, sometimes for eggs. Xie Yun still didn't have chickens, so exchanging eggs for food was also good.

By the second half of the year, chaos had already broken out outside, but their village, thanks to its relatively united leadership, remained relatively quiet. Rumors of a number of struggles outside were circulating, based on reports from the team leader's wife and the women who had come to exchange their votes. Xie Yun was kind and didn't look down on the rural residents. She also helped them exchange their votes, and so she gained a foothold in the circle of these housewives.

Don't underestimate this circle. These people are the ones who have the final say or are in charge of things at home. If you make friends with them, you can avoid a lot of problems. You can also learn a lot of gossip.

Xie Yun had been feeling rather down the last few days because someone was starting to get interested in her and was introducing her to someone. She was feeling down because she was so good-looking, and besides, the guy they introduced her to was a mama's boy, though he looked okay. She must have been feeling really down to find a mama's boy to keep her company.

Some families in the village saw that she was beautiful and wealthy, and although she would not have her parents' support in the future, she would still have them to back her up. Some people with bad intentions wanted to marry her home, and they had to do whatever they said.

Xie Yun herself wasn't a stickler for marriage; she simply wasn't looking for someone right now because she hadn't met anyone she wanted to marry. But not just any ugly guy would do. Luckily, those who tried to ruin her reputation were rebuffed by her aunts, who were on good terms with her.

Wang Qing, a student at the educated youth camp, wasn't as lucky. She was being pestered by a scoundrel daily. His mother, Widow Chen, constantly went around saying that Wang Qing and her son were dating. The village was abuzz with gossip about them. It was said that Wang Qing had cried several times and sent letters home asking her father to use his connections to get her back. But Xie Yun figured that with her stepsister and stepmother around, it would be difficult for her to return.

When Xie Yun returned home after cutting grass for pigs that day, she saw a person standing at the door from a distance. When she got closer, she saw that it was Qin Minghao. Why did he come here?

"Hello, Comrade Qin Minghao, why are you here?"

Qin Minghao looked at the little person walking towards him. She was still as fair and tender as ever. No, she was even fairer and tenderer than before. Her skin was so tender that it seemed like you could squeeze out water. He really wanted to pinch it and see. Qin Minghao moved his fingers at his side.

"My old boss asked me to come and see you," Qin Minghao said.

Xie Yun quickly opened the door and let Qin Minghao into the main room to sit down. She poured him a glass of water from the thermos and said, "Comrade Qin Minghao, tell your old leader that I'm fine and everything is fine."

Qin Minghao looked at Xie Yun and said, "It's quite chaotic outside right now, so don't go out unless you have anything to do. I've been transferred to the military region here, so it's closer to you. You can come to me if you need anything." He then took out a piece of paper and handed it to Xie Yun, "Write my phone number and address on it, keep it."

Xie Yun took it and said without hesitation, "Thank you, Comrade Qin."

"Comrade Qin, please sit in the room for a while. I'll go cook. Do you want anything to eat?" Xie Yun asked as she stood up.

"I can eat anything. I'm not picky." Qin Minghao said as he stood up and went out. When he got to the yard, he looked around to see if there was anything he could do. The firewood had been chopped and the land had been planted. After looking around, there was really nothing he couldn't do. He turned around and went into the kitchen to help. While Xie Yun cooked, he would light the fire. The two of them worked well together.

Xie Yun stir-fried some greens, mixed some wild vegetables, cut a piece of bacon and made some stir-fried bacon, then made a crucian carp soup and steamed two-grain flour buns. Once everything was ready, Qin Minghao brought it to the main room. Xie Yun ate a little of each and was full, and Qin Minghao took the rest. As he ate, Qin Minghao thought, Xie Yun's cooking is still the best. He hadn't had anything good since the last time he went back.

After dinner, the two of them cleaned the table and washed the dishes together. Qin Minghao looked at Xie Yun busy with him and felt that she was very similar to when he was with his parents.

After finishing his work, Qin Minghao took the package he had brought to the table, opened it, and took out the items. There were two cans of malted milk, a bag of White Rabbit candy, a yellow floral shirt, a pair of black leather shoes, and some dried seafood.

Xie Yun was a little confused when she saw these things. If it was malted milk, milk candy and dried seafood, it was understandable that they were for her to replenish her body, but what about the braji and small leather shoes? How did he know what size she wore? Normally, their relationship was not such that they could give her these things.

Qin Minghao felt a little embarrassed when he saw Xie Yun's adorable, bewildered expression. The malted milk, toffee, and dried seafood were brought to Xie Yun by his former boss. He was shopping at the department store, and for some reason, he saw this braid and thought it would look great on Xie Yun. He didn't even consider whether it would be suitable for Xie Yun, so he just picked one and added a pair of small leather shoes.

Seeing Xie Yun's expression, he felt that he had been a little inconsiderate, but since he had already taken it out, he couldn't take it back. Glancing at Xie Yun again, he said directly, "Try on the shoes to see if they fit."

Xie Yun quickly said, "These are too valuable. I can't accept them."

Qin Minghao refused to accept it when he heard it? That wouldn't work. "Hurry up and try it. If you don't accept it, you can only throw it away. I don't have anyone in my family who can wear it."

Before Xie Yun could say anything more, Qin Minghao quickly took the things and put them in Xie Yun's arms, then pushed Xie Yun into the bedroom. "Go in and try it on. If it doesn't fit, I'll change it."

Xie Yun entered the house, and Qin Minghao closed the door from the outside. Xie Yun looked at the door while holding her things, but still changed her clothes.

After changing, Qin Minghao came out and saw her standing in the main hall. His eyes lit up when he saw Xie Yun come out, filled with amazement. The girl in front of him had a high ponytail and wore a yellow floral blouse and black leather shoes. The yellow floral blouse made Xie Yun's fair skin look luminous. She had a pair of charming peach blossom eyes, a small nose, and a cherry mouth. Qin Minghao was transfixed.