"Goat milk".
Shen Huaichuan picked up a tempting piece of meat pie and responded casually.
The cup of goat milk in front of me is steaming, its milky white surface shimmering with a soft, pearly luster. It is thick and lustrous. When you bring it close, the rich aroma of milk instantly fills the air and lingers in your nose. You can tell at a glance that it is fresh goat milk that has just been squeezed from a goat.
Filled with curiosity, Zhou Qiqi couldn't help but ask, "Where did you get this?"
"The old shepherd's house in the next village."
Shen Huaichuan swallowed the meat pie in his mouth and said slowly.
It turned out that he went out early in the morning to find goat milk for himself.
Zhou Qiqi's heart skipped a beat; she had only mentioned it casually yesterday.
As a nobody in a blended family, she had lived for over twenty years and had never been cared for like this before.
Zhou Qiqi felt a bubble rising in her heart, and the bubble grew bigger and bigger, gradually filling her heart. She felt both sore and swollen, and a little like crying.
Shen Huaichuan keenly sensed the change in her emotions and couldn't help but raise his head, looking directly at her.
Zhou Qiqi was most afraid of being seen in her vulnerable state, so she quickly bit her lip and pretended to be disgusted with her red eyes.
"Will it smell like mutton? I hate the smell of mutton the most. If it smells like mutton, I won't drink it at all."
"Won't."
Shen Huaichuan's tone was full of certainty, and Zhou Qiqi pouted, pretending to be reluctant.
"Okay, I'll try it."
She took a small sip with some skepticism, expecting an unbearable odor, but instead, her tongue was met with a refreshing sweetness.
Goat milk has a delicate and silky texture, with a unique fat film-like feel compared to cow milk, resulting in a richer and more mellow taste.
After swallowing, the aftertaste carries a faint almond flavor, a subtle blend of bitterness and saltiness, yet strangely refreshing and pleasant.
"It tastes good."
Zhou Qiqi's eyes instantly narrowed into crescent moons, and a layer of milky white stains clung to her rosy lips, making her look exactly like a chubby kitten that had just stolen some fish.
Looking at her like this, Shen Huaichuan felt as if his heart had been gently scratched by an invisible cat's paw.
It felt tingly and itchy, and even my voice softened unconsciously.
"Then drink this to supplement your nutrition. I'll make you fresh every day."
The family enjoyed a warm and satisfying breakfast.
After the meal, Shen Huaichuan conscientiously cleared away the dishes and went to the kitchen to wash them.
Zhouzhou went back to her room, picked up her schoolbag, and prepared to go to school.
Zhou Qiqi noticed Zhouzhou's slightly messy hair, reached out and gently pressed her down on the stool, and gently re-tied her hair into neat and tidy double ponytails. The braids were tied tightly and beautifully, the hair was smooth, and the playful ends were slightly curled up.
After tying the knot, Zhou Qiqi smiled and let go of Zhouzhou's hand, allowing him to leave.
In the past, Zhouzhou always tied her own hair, but after all, she was only a six-year-old child and her little hands were not very dexterous. The hair she tied was always messy and looked a bit sloppy.
Shen Huaichuan silently observed all of this.
After washing the dishes, he came out with a serious expression, walked up to Zhou Qiqi, and solemnly said, "Thank you."
After all, he had said before that he would take care of Zhouzhou, and Zhou Qiqi had no obligation to worry about these trivial matters.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiqi feigned indifference, pursed her lips, and said...
"I just couldn't stand the sight of it, so I helped out."
As soon as she said it, she was afraid of creating an awkward atmosphere, so she quickly changed the subject.
"You'd better hurry up and apply for the toilets and bathhouses!"
Shen Huaichuan nodded, told her to wait for news at home, and then went to the army base.
In the morning, Zhou Qiqi cleaned the house inside and out, and also decorated Zhouzhou's little room, changing the sheets and duvet cover to a brand new one, and adding the wildflowers that were blooming in the backyard.
Around noon, she made some hand-pulled noodles, stir-fried tomato and egg sauce, served with spinach and glass noodles, and even made some candied peanuts for Zhouzhou to sweeten her mouth.
However, by noon, Shen Huaichuan had not returned.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, she and Zhouzhou woke up from their nap and she took Zhouzhou to school. Just as she was about to close the door, a young man suddenly poked his head through the crack in the door and called out, "Sister-in-law."
He looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old. He introduced himself as Qin Shi, a soldier serving in Shen Huaichuan.
They came to take Zhou Qiqi to the logistics department.
Shen Huaichuan's project application has been approved, but Zhou Qiqi needs to go and confirm some of the details.
Today, he led the elite troops of the 1st Battalion of the 1st Regiment to compete in a field training exercise with the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Regiment. After submitting the application, he left with his troops and asked Qin Lei to come and inform him.
Zhou Qiqi quickly invited him in and poured him a glass of water.
He gulped it all down in one go, then quickly spoke up.
"Finally met my sister-in-law! I knew she couldn't possibly be the vixen they were talking about!"
He had just returned last night when he heard a lot of gossip in the military camp. Everyone was saying that Shen Yanwang was getting married, and all sorts of rumors were circulating. This really worried the kid, and he was busy gossiping everywhere.
Zhou Qiqi's forehead instantly creased with three black lines. Good heavens, Qiu's sister-in-law's rotten gossip had even reached the barracks.
However, she never cared about other people's opinions, and instead looked at Qin Lei, who was looking excited, with great interest.
"Oh, then tell me, if I'm not a vixen, what am I like?"
Qin Lei exclaimed sincerely, "She looks like a fairy!"
These words amused Zhou Qiqi. Qin Lei, who looked silly, was actually a very honest person, and his words were so endearing. She was just about to tease him a bit.
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