Chapter 51 A Sweet Dream (Three-in-One)
Zhao Shuyi cooked all the dishes today and even took out a fish from her spatial storage.
She figured the other person probably wouldn't notice that she wasn't keeping fish in the bucket in the corner.
Zhao Shuyi just wanted him to eat well.
Fish fed with spiritual spring water are especially plump and delicious. When cooked with various seasonings for a while, they begin to emit an enticing aroma.
Gu Yan hadn't been able to sleep well to begin with, and the aroma made his stomach feel like it was on fire.
He missed Zhao Shuyi terribly.
I feel uncomfortable all over if I don't see her for even a moment.
He was clearly exhausted, but when he closed his eyes, he felt incredibly energetic.
He had been lying down for a while and was about to sit up when he saw Zhao Shuyi walk in with a glass of water.
Why aren't you asleep yet?
Zhao Shuyi handed him the water, intending to prepare some for him first, but she didn't expect him to still be sober.
"The food you made smells so good that I couldn't sleep because of the aroma."
His gaze fell on Zhao Shuyi again.
Zhao Shuyi avoided his gaze, but she found his answer somewhat amusing.
"Drink some water quickly, I added some sugar, help yourself recover."
There was half a cup of spiritual spring water inside. He looked so haggard; he needed to take good care of himself.
"If you don't want to sleep, then don't sleep. Eat your fill first, then you can sleep."
Gu Yan gulped down the water in two gulps.
"Sleep with me."
His tone sounded a bit like he was being coquettish.
Zhao Shuyi couldn't bear to refuse him, but she was also too embarrassed to refuse him directly, so she could only awkwardly say, "I was going to sleep anyway."
Gu Yan didn't know if it was because Zhao Shuyi was around, but he felt like he had drunk some kind of nectar when he drank a glass of water, and he felt refreshed.
"I'll cook for you. Xiao Liang can eat next door in a bit. Let's talk about adoption in the next couple of days."
The tone of his voice suggested that he was in a hurry to get rid of Xiao Liang.
Zhao Shuyi always felt that he was doing it for her sake, and felt very embarrassed.
"What's the rush? Take your time! Oh! My fish, I have to go check on them."
Zhao Shuyi practically fled in panic.
Gu Yan smiled and followed her into the kitchen.
He didn't rush to cook, but instead took over the task of tending the fire, and then stared intently at Zhao Shuyi as she worked.
Whenever Zhao Shuyi looked up to steal a glance at him, their eyes would always meet.
"Stop staring at me. Why are you staring at me like that?"
"I haven't seen you in a long time, I want to see you more often."
This mission was more difficult than they had imagined.
He almost didn't make it back.
Although this wasn't the first time I'd encountered such a situation, this time it was especially difficult because I had someone I cared about so much.
Moreover, he always had a feeling of surviving a disaster.
The sugar pills Zhao Shuyi gave him really helped their seven-person team survive five whole days of infiltration.
They were all prepared to die, but to everyone's surprise, they all returned safely.
It was all thanks to the sugar pills she gave me.
It was just a little bit short.
She was his lucky star.
But he couldn't tell her these things; he was afraid she would worry, and it was a secret.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Shuyi brought it up herself.
"Did you eat the sugar pills I gave you? Did they taste good?"
Gu Yan nodded without blushing or skipping a beat.
"It tastes great. I thought it was you who made it. You always seem so energetic when you do things."
Zhao Shuyi pursed her lips tightly.
"Those who know you went to do a mission, but those who don't might think you went to hone your talking skills."
How can you be so eloquent?
Upon seeing her, Gu Yan felt a surge of attraction and a smile crept onto his lips.
The whole kitchen seemed to be filled with a hint of sweetness.
The food was ready quickly; it was delivered by Gu Yan from next door.
When he arrived, only Xia Mulan and Cai Mingliang were at home; Tao Yuan had not yet returned.
Before he could even enter the house after knocking, Tsai Ming-liang came running out.
"Uncle Gu!"
He stopped when he saw that Gu Yan was carrying so many things.
"Is Xiao Liang a good boy?"
Tsai Ming-liang opened his eyes wide and nodded vigorously, "Little Liang is very well-behaved."
"Xiao Liang is such a good boy, how about having lunch with Aunt Xia today? Uncle Gu and your Aunt Zhao have something to do, they'll come pick you up this afternoon."
The child looked a little disappointed.
Gu Yan asked, "Can you be good?"
"Yes, I can have dinner with Aunt Xia."
Gu Yan ignored Xia Mulan's teasing look, which seemed to be a half-smile. "Company Commander Xia, I'd like to talk to you about that matter tonight. Let's have dinner together."
Xia Mulan's eyes flickered slightly, and she nodded, "Okay."
"Then I'll head back now."
Xia Mulan naturally did not stay.
After he left, only Xiao Liang and Xia Mulan remained in the room.
The food smelled delicious, but the child didn't rush to eat. She knew they were waiting for Uncle Tao so they could all eat together.
Xia Mulan waved to Cai Mingliang, gesturing for him to sit down next to her.
"Xiao Liang, Aunt Xia likes you very much."
Tsai Ming-liang was initially a little disappointed that Uncle Gu wouldn't take him back, but his eyes lit up immediately when he heard this.
Everyone likes to hear nice things, and everyone likes to be liked by others, especially children.
Although he was shy, Tsai Ming-liang still mustered up the courage to say, "Xiao Liang also likes Aunt Xia."
After saying that, he felt it wasn't enough, so he added, "I also like Uncle Tao, Uncle Gu, and Aunt Zhao."
Xia Mulan patted his head and could understand the child's thoughts. The child preferred Gu Yan, but Gu Yan made it clear that he would not adopt him.
She could understand Gu Yan; everyone has their own choices, and if you're not sure you can take responsibility, it's best not to take it on.
"I heard that your Uncle Gu wants to find you a family to adopt you. Are you aware of this?"
It's cruel to say such things to a child who is only a few years old, but it has to be said.
Sure enough, Tsai Ming-liang clutched the hem of his shirt, looking even more dejected.
“I know. Uncle Gu said he would find me very good parents who wouldn’t bully them. I will be obedient.”
Xia Mulan was heartbroken.
“But Aunt Xia can’t bear to see you leave. How about Aunt Xia be your mother and Uncle Tao be your father? We definitely won’t bully you, and you can see Uncle Gu and Aunt Zhao every day.”
Tsai Ming-liang suddenly looked up, as if he had heard something unbelievable.
"Your Uncle Tao and I don't have any children of our own, and our house is quite quiet. We both really like the sensible Xiao Liang and would like to play with him every day. Would you like that, Xiao Liang?"
Tsai Ming-liang's clothes were pulled even tighter.
He simply stared at Xia Mulan with wide eyes, without answering.
Even Xia Mulan couldn't quite figure out what the child was thinking.
"Uncle Gu...will Uncle Gu agree?"
Xia Mulan smiled and said, "We will listen to your opinion, Xiao Liang. As long as you agree, Auntie will talk to your Uncle Gu. Uncle Gu told me that he wants to find you a family that lives nearby so he can see you every day."
Hearing her say that, Xiao Liang felt embarrassed again.
But the child was innocent, yet not stupid. He asked, "Then why can't I call Uncle Gu and Aunt Zhao 'Dad' and 'Mom'?"
"Because your Uncle Gu promised your father that he would find you a family who could take care of you often. Uncle Gu will have his own children, and when they have children, their small house will not be able to accommodate Xiao Liang. How sad Xiao Liang will be then."
"Uncle Gu and Aunt Zhao don't want Xiao Liang to be sad either. If he comes to our house, it will be different. Your Uncle Tao and I will arrange a new room for you. Aunt Zhao even said that she wants Uncle Gu to make a little dinosaur bed for you to put in the room."
Being a child, the idea of having their own room and a cool bed immediately captured their attention.
Moreover, it was Aunt Zhao and Uncle Gu who made the bed for him, so they definitely didn't dislike him.
Tsai Ming-liang was overjoyed.
"Then when Uncle Gu and Aunt Zhao have a younger brother or sister, I'll let them sleep in my bed too."
"Great, Xiao Liang is so sensible."
Xia Mulan breathed a sigh of relief.
"If Xiao Liang agrees, I'll talk to Uncle Gu and the others tonight. I'm afraid someone else will be faster than me and snatch you away!"
Tsai Ming-liang also became nervous. "Um, Aunt Xia, hurry up, I don't want to go to someone else's house."
Zhao Shuyi and Gu Yan had no idea that Xia Mulan had successfully fooled the child.
The idea of making a dinosaur bed for the child was indeed Zhao Shuyi's.
The child has suffered a lot since childhood, so he is bound to be sensitive.
Therefore, after he was adopted by the neighbor, she and Gu Yan had to give him more care and love than before so that the child wouldn't feel abandoned.
Zhao Shuyi had even drawn the design of the dinosaur bed, just waiting for things to be finalized so that Gu Yan could make it.
But at that moment, she had no idea about it at all.
Gu Yan must have been starving, because he ate three bowls of rice in one go, and then offered to wash the dishes, quickly cleaning up the kitchen.
After he finished tidying up, he stared longingly at Zhao Shuyi, who was dawdling.
Zhao Shuyi didn't intend to avoid it; she just felt a little embarrassed.
Finally, she couldn't resist Gu Yan's intense gaze and obediently went back to her room and lay down on the bed.
The two lay flat on their backs at first, just like when they first slept together.
A short while later, Gu Yan turned around and looked at Zhao Shuyi.
Zhao Shuyi blinked. "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Why are you staring at her instead of sleeping?
Can I hold you while I sleep?
Zhao Shuyi blushed instantly. She didn't dare to look at him, but she still forced herself to suppress her shyness and turned her head to glance at him.
The other party remained completely calm.
What kind of mission did this person take? Not only did he improve his verbal skills, but he also became thick-skinned.
She didn't speak.
Gu Yan is shameless.
He said, "If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes."
Zhao Shuyi: "..."
It's just so frustrating.
But the next moment she had no time to think about such things.
Gu Yan reached out and gently put his arm around her waist, then nuzzled his head against her shoulder, and soon his breath enveloped her.
Zhao Shuyi felt like a human doll.
She was so stiff, just like a doll, yet this doll could still sense the other person's hot breath and heartbeat.
"Don't be nervous. You haven't agreed to anything, so I won't do anything to you. I just miss you a little."
The heat became even more pronounced when he spoke.
Zhao Shuyi's mind was completely blank; she didn't know how to answer him. However, she tried her best to relax, and after a while, she remembered that she could use her mind to leave and enter the space.
When Gu Yan noticed the person in his arms breathing evenly, he couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"You really have a big heart."
Even though she was already inside the space, Zhao Shuyi still felt as if the other person was speaking right next to her ear, making her feel all tingly and numb.
Upon entering the space, Zhao Shuyi did nothing but focus on Gu Yan's movements.
He didn't know how long he lay there, but Gu Yan slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep.
After he fell asleep, Zhao Shuyi went back and opened her eyes again.
The two were so close that Zhao Shuyi could clearly see the dark circles under Gu Yan's eyes.
He must have been working very hard lately, he definitely needs to take good care of himself.
Gu Yan's sleep was as light as ever.
Zhao Shuyi originally wanted to get up early to prepare the ingredients for dinner, but as soon as she made a move, the other person tightened their grip on her even more.
"Sleep a little longer, don't rush to get up."
Afraid of disturbing his sleep, Zhao Shuyi had no choice but to fall asleep with him.
She has always been a heavy sleeper, probably to make up for the sleep she missed in her previous life. Once she falls asleep, she can sleep for a long time.
When I woke up again, I had no idea what time it was.
Zhao Shuyi turned her head in a daze and saw Gu Yan propping himself up with his hand and staring at him.
Zhao Shuyi was stunned for a moment, then she was fully awake, but she pretended to be very confused and asked, "You're awake? Are you hungry? I'll get up and cook."
As a result, Gu Yan suddenly moved closer to Zhao Shuyi like a clingy big dog.
"It's still early, let's lie down a bit more. I asked He Xu to buy a chicken and two rabbits. We'll eat with the neighbors tonight."
"Rabbit! Where can I buy a rabbit?"
Zhao Shuyi had wanted to take the rabbit out of her spatial storage and eat it for a long time, but she hadn't had the chance.
She has to create opportunities if there aren't any.
Hearing her so agitated, Gu Yan frowned slightly and said, "We have to go to the countryside. You shouldn't go out for now. Wait a few more days. I'll deal with that matter in the next few days."
"Don't worry, if they dare to set their sights on you, I won't let them get away with it."
Speaking of this, Zhao Shuyi is indeed still not over it.
She couldn't help but say, "That's for sure, you know. If she had targeted any other girl instead of me from the start, they would either have been driven away by her or would have already fallen into her clutches."
"Yes, I know, you're very capable."
Zhao Shuyi: "..."
He knows nothing!
"Is that the point? I'm saying the enemy is despicable! How do you plan to deal with them?"
“Xiao Liang’s father had told me before that his family was very poor, one of the poorest families in the village. At first, that was indeed the case, but after Xiao Liang’s father passed away, their family suddenly got better off, which is very unusual.”
It sounds weird.
Zhao Shuyi pondered for a moment and asked, "What about the compensation?"
I will decide on the pension, which will be paid by the military to the brigade every month, and then the brigade will transfer it to their family. The money they receive each month will be enough to improve their lives, but it won't be enough to build them a big house all at once.
"Where did their money come from?"
Gu Yan said solemnly, "No matter where it came from, it's definitely not normal. I've had people investigate, and Commander Tao also helped. We just haven't had a chance to ask yet, but we should know the results tonight."
Zhao Shuyi sighed deeply.
The legal system of that era was not as sound as that of later generations, and there were countless people who exploited loopholes; there was very little they could do.
And who knows what kind of trouble might arise in the next ten years?
As Zhao Shuyi was deep in thought, her cheeks suddenly flushed, and she felt like she was on fire.
Gu Yan actually kissed her.
"Don't sigh, cheer up, everything will be alright."
Zhao Shuyi didn't listen to what he said and stared at him with a hint of resentment.
How can you just casually give someone a kiss?
Gu Yan was clearly a little embarrassed, but after this trip, his skin seemed to have really thickened.
He stepped forward and grabbed Zhao Shuyi.
"Shuyi, you know my situation. How about we be a couple? I'll treat you well... I really like you."
The word "I like you" made both of them blush.
Before Zhao Shuyi could speak, he seemed to remember something and said, "Let bygones be bygones. I want to be your girlfriend and make our future better together."
As a soldier, he didn't know how much of his life he still had to live.
All he knew was that he wanted to make the most of what he had now, so that he wouldn't have any regrets before he died.
Now that Zhao Shuyi has married me, and the best path for her is to marry me, I should treat her well and be responsible for her.
He will try his best to live a long life so that he can have a bright future with her.
That's what he thought, and that's what he told Zhao Shuyi.
“If you mind my profession, you can refuse me, but we don’t know how long the chaos will last outside, and you may have to live in the family compound for a long time. I hope we can enjoy all the good things in life within our limited time.”
He's really good with words.
Zhao Shuyi thought to herself.
His taciturn nature was truly the biggest misunderstanding I had about him.
But there is no doubt that his words had a tremendous impact on her.
He had given his life to the organization and the people, yet he also openly and resolutely pursued his own happiness.
Why can't I do the same?
He and I are essentially the same; neither of us knows what the future holds, and we can only live well in the present.
"I feel like coming to Yunnan Province is a dream. If it's just a dream, and one day you wake up and you're all alone, and I've never been here at all, what do you plan to do?"
Gu Yan had already poured his heart out to her, telling her all his thoughts.
He thought she would agree because he could sense that she liked him too, and he also thought she might refuse because there were parts of her he didn't understand, and he also thought she might procrastinate because she had a lot of thoughts and always considered many things.
But he never expected her to respond like this.
If it was just a dream...
Just thinking about this made Gu Yan feel a sense of loss.
"If it's just a dream, then let's have a beautiful dream, one that we'll always cherish, okay?"
Zhao Shuyi could tell that he was sincere in his words.
She nodded.
"OK."
Zhao Shuyi felt that she was simply not someone who could refuse other people's kindness.
Even without this conversation, she probably wouldn't have lasted much longer.
But this conversation undoubtedly gave her even greater courage.
Gu Yan got her answer, leaned over and kissed the corner of her lips. The warm and soft touch made them both shudder.
Although it was just a brief touch, both of their minds went completely blank.
Zhao Shuyi didn't even notice Gu Yan's bright red ears.
"Get up. We'll cook a lot of dishes this afternoon, so it might be a bit busy," Gu Yan said casually.
Zhao Shuyi pretended not to be embarrassed, and the two hurriedly tidied up.
In the afternoon, they were the only two people in the kitchen cooking. Although they didn't talk much, the atmosphere between them was very warm, which made it hard not to think of what Gu Yan had said.
Have a beautiful dream that will always be worth remembering.
Zhao Shuyi thought this was a good idea.
Both she and the original owner of this body now have their own pursuits, so living their own lives well is equally important.
They are first and foremost themselves, and only then do they have any other identity.
Zhao Shuyi looked up and met Gu Yan's furtive glance. They smiled at each other and went back to their own business.
These days are good.
Because Xia Mulan was not in a convenient position, they ate dinner at Tao's house that night.
Four adults and one child, a table full of dishes.
"Why are there so many? This is too much."
Since they started having Zhao Shuyi help with cooking, their family has had meat almost every meal, but Tao Yuan and Xia Mulan have never had such a sumptuous meal before.
In other words, their house was in the corner, so the aroma of their food wouldn't spread throughout the entire residential compound; otherwise, they would definitely attract envy.
"It's alright, today is a good day, of course we should celebrate it properly."
Gu Yan had already inquired with the Tao family and they said the child had agreed to be adopted, and he was genuinely happy.
He completely trusted Tao Yuan and Xia Mulan's character, and their families lived close by, so he was 100% at ease about the matter. He felt he had done right by his comrades-in-arms.
"Xiao Liang, from today onwards, Uncle Tao and Aunt Xia will be your parents, okay? They will love you and support your education just like your previous parents did. Are you willing?"
Tsai Ming-liang felt a little nervous being watched by the four adults and remained silent for a long time.
Xia Mulan smiled and comforted him, "Xiao Liang, don't be nervous. You can tell us anything you want or don't want. Auntie said that we will listen to your opinion no matter what. Uncle Tao and I like you very much. Would you like to be our child?"
Upon hearing Xia Mulan's gentle voice, Tsai Mingliang nodded timidly.
He likes Aunt Xia and he wants her to be his mother.
Grandma said that without his parents, he would have no one to support him, and anyone could bully him.
He also wants a mom and dad.
"Now that Xiao Liang has parents, will anyone still bully him?"
His voice was very soft, and only Zhao Shuyi, who was sitting next to him, could hear it.
Zhao Shuyi felt a pang of heartache, but she still told the truth.
“Some bad kids are just bad. They will bully you regardless of whether you have parents or not. But you have parents. If someone bullies you, you can come back and tell your parents. Your parents will definitely stand up for you. Uncle Tao and Aunt Zhao can also help you.”
Zhao Shuyi used to be bullied a lot. Whenever she was bullied, her parents would blame her and punish her without explanation. She didn't want Xiao Liang to suffer the same treatment as her.
"Xiao Liang, remember this: if you get bullied, it's definitely not your fault. Good kids know that bullying others is wrong. Only bad kids bully others, so they need adults to teach them a lesson, understand?"
Little Liang nodded, "So, does my aunt bully me because she's a bad child?"
Thinking of Cai Xiaoyue, Zhao Shuyi was so angry she gritted her teeth. "Yes, did your aunt bully you? She's mean. How did she bully you? Can you tell Aunt Zhao?"
Perhaps thinking of something frightening, Tsai Ming-liang shrank back.
But he sensed that everyone was looking at him with concern, which emboldened him a bit.
“She pricked me with needles and always made me take cold showers.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shuyi felt as if the cold air around her was about to freeze her to death.
She quickly reached out and grasped Gu Yan's hand on the other side.
The people at the table all looked very unpleasant.
Xia Mulan said with a pale face, "We won't play with that bad aunt anymore. If anyone dares to bully you, just come back and tell us, and we'll definitely never let you be bullied again."
Tsai Ming-liang nodded. "Mm."
Aside from the initial unpleasantness when the Cai family was mentioned, the meal went very smoothly.
They gave Tsai Ming-liang a choice: he could call them "Dad" or "Mom" or "Uncle" or "Aunt." No matter what, they would love and cherish him as their own child.
Tsai Ming-liang immediately called out "Dad" and "Mom".
He may not have truly forgotten his parents, but the child knows very well that he would be bullied without them, and he wants his parents.
His parents treat him like their own child, and he treats his parents like his own parents; he is very well-behaved.
After dinner, Xia Mulan took the child to her room to show him the fabrics, as she was preparing to make new clothes for him.
Zhao Shuyi has absolutely no needlework skills, and Gu Yan is always busy, so the clothes Cai Mingliang has been wearing recently were all bought by the two of them from the supply and marketing cooperative.
The quality is not bad, but the style is a bit ordinary.
Now that the child is her own, Xia Mulan naturally wants the child to feel her love.
The other three sat at the dinner table discussing the Cai family's affairs.
Tao Yuan didn't look too good tonight, obviously because Xiao Liang said that he was bullied by his aunt.
"It's all been investigated. She had illicit relationships with several men in the county and then schemed to marry girls from the village into some irregular families in the city. It wasn't just Caijia Village; girls from other villages also fell for her tricks."
"She was clever and didn't give herself away several times. Only once was she discovered, and then the girl was sold."
The girl's name was Feng Li, and she was quite pretty.
Cai Xiaoyue had originally also set her sights on her, but she was cautious and felt that Cai Xiaoyue was not a trustworthy person, so she was not enthusiastic about Cai Xiaoyue.
Cai Xiaoyue also wanted to play it safe, so she didn't insist on pursuing her. However, later, when Cai Xiaoyue was plotting against another girl near the Feng family, Feng Li discovered it. Feng Li was terrified and fell ill after returning home.
By the time she recovers, the girl from before will have already been forced into the abyss.
Normally, if she had just hidden away, nothing would have happened, but she ran into Cai Xiaoyue again.
Knowing Cai Xiaoyue's character, she was so frightened upon seeing her that she could barely speak.
Cai Xiaoyue naturally sensed something was wrong. Upon asking, she learned that the illness started the day she took action herself, and Cai Xiaoyue immediately guessed what had happened.
Soon, Feng Li disappeared.
"The Feng family suspects that Cai Xiaoyue is behind this, because Feng Li told her mother about it when she got home."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shuyi felt that something was amiss.
"Didn't they say that the Feng family treated Feng Li very badly? Would she tell her family such things?"
She would never have said anything intimate to her mother before.
Whenever she speaks, no matter what she says, anything that doesn't benefit the other person will always be ridiculed and mocked.
Zhao Shuyi felt that she would never be able to get over this.
Although she tried to suppress her emotions, Gu Yan still noticed it keenly and glanced at her several times.
Tao Yuan explained, "Yes, but relationships in the world are very complicated. Perhaps in her mother's heart she is not as good as her brothers, but she is still her biological daughter. Anyway, she doesn't seem to be lying."
“We followed this lead and did find some clues, but to avoid alerting them, we haven’t closed the net yet. So for your safety, sister-in-law, it’s best not to go out for the time being.”
What happened last time was truly shocking to everyone.
They actually dared to do such a thing to the families of military personnel.
"Cai Da kept saying he wanted to divorce his wife, and her family said they would find him a wife from a big city. Everyone thought they were just talking big, but..."
Gu Yan's face was dark and gloomy, clearly indicating that he had guessed something.
Zhao Shuyi never expected that they had this in mind.
At that moment, she only felt that Cai Da was looking at her strangely, and then she instinctively sensed danger. They really were...
That's incredibly bold.
"I understand. Don't worry, I've been quite busy lately, so I don't need to go out."
She has a lot to do lately.
Besides, we've already achieved our goal of going up the mountain, so it doesn't matter if we can't go again.
Although being blocked by someone is unpleasant, it's not entirely incomprehensible or unacceptable.
As she was lost in thought, her hand was suddenly grasped by a large hand.
Gu Yan's voice was calm and steady, "Don't worry, we will resolve this matter quickly, and then I will take you up the mountain to pick mushrooms."
Seeing the good relationship between the two, Tao Yuan smiled slightly, with a hint of envy, "It seems you really like eating mushrooms. If I come across any next time, I'll buy some, and then I'll trouble you and your wife to cook for me."
"No problem, leave it to me. You can bring back any good ingredients you have, and I can cook for you."
Gu Yan: "Speaking of which, we should treat everyone to a meal. Since you adopted Xiao Liang, why don't we all treat everyone to a meal together?"
Their relationship has always been good, and now it's even closer than before.
"There are always things to do, and it's not good to keep putting them off."
Judging from his appearance, he was clearly being pressured a lot, and Zhao Shuyi found it somewhat amusing.
"I'm fine with anything, I'll cook then."
Inviting someone to dinner may be troublesome, but it's okay to do it occasionally.
I will help you.
Tao Yuan narrowed his eyes, feeling that the two of them were being all lovey-dovey, but what they said was indeed a good thing.
He also hopes the house can be more lively, but he doesn't know...
"I'll go ask my sister-in-law."
Before Tao Yuan could voice his concerns, Zhao Shuyi had already happily run into the room.
Xia Mulan paused for a moment when she heard that the two families wanted to invite people to dinner together, and did not immediately agree.
"Sister-in-law, is there something you're worried about? It's okay if it doesn't work out."
Xia Mulan shook her head.
Zhao Shuyi is too reasonable.
She always seems to be able to avoid things that make her unhappy.
She always faces everything with a positive attitude, and she is always very kind to strangers.
This left even the "unreasonable" person at a loss as to how to express her own unreasonableness in front of her.
"No, that's fine too, Xiao Liang. Could you help... Mom go to the kitchen to get some water to wash her hands?"
Xiao Liang was suddenly assigned a task and didn't refuse at all. He agreed and ran off to do it, and you could tell he was in a good mood.
Once Xia Mulan sent him away, Zhao Shuyi roughly understood her concerns.
Sure enough, she lowered her eyes slightly and said, "I'm worried about what others will think if they find out his mother is disabled."
"So what if she's disabled?" Zhao Shuyi couldn't stand her words.
“In my opinion, Xiao Liang is the best. His biological father is a martyr, his biological mother gave him life, his adoptive mother is a hero, his adoptive father is a weapons expert and a regimental commander, and he also has an uncle who is a deputy regimental commander. In fact, I am the only one who can’t give him anything.”
"Sister-in-law, what you're saying makes me so ashamed to appear in front of you."
"What are you saying?" Xia Mulan was used to getting stuck on trivial matters; she had received far too many disdainful looks.
She watched as she went from being a hero to a burden in the eyes of others.
I originally thought Zhao Shuyi was the same way.
At that time, she was really ready to give up, and she was just being perfunctory with Zhao Shuyi.
She figured that since the other person was going to live next door, she didn't need to make them feel uncomfortable.
Who knew Zhao Shuyi was genuinely kind to people?
Hearing Zhao Shuyi's words, she realized how dejected she had been, and that her dejected words might have affected many people.
If Zhao Shuyi was already influenced after spending such a short time with him, what about him?
After a moment of distraction, Xia Mulan quickly explained.
“I absolutely did not mean that. I was just worried about the child. I was overthinking it.”
“That’s right, Sister Mulan, you must never tell the child that he is no good or that his family is no good. You must tell him that he is great and that as long as he is a good boy, many people will like and support him.”
Zhao Shuyi herself used to be an extremely insecure person due to the suppression by her parents.
She learned these lessons after meeting different people in college.
She had never understood why her younger brother, who was so mediocre and incompetent, was so confident; it was all instilled in him by their parents.
Of course, you can't raise a child to be like him.
But his confidence is undoubtedly enviable.
"I understand, you're right."
Xia Mulan was a reasonable person to begin with, and now her mind was clearer, as if a thin layer of fog had been lifted.
"Let's do it your way, Shuyi. If there's anything I do wrong in the future, just tell me and I'll correct it."
“Actually, sister-in-law, you are very good, really very good. As long as you believe in yourself, that’s enough. Just like that furniture maker in the village outside, even though he has a broken leg and is too embarrassed to see people, he is working hard to make furniture and doing what he loves.”
"And then there's Dr. Wang. I heard that what he really wanted to be wasn't a doctor, but a general who could fight bloody battles on the battlefield. But he knew he wasn't cut out for that, so he took a roundabout way and became a military doctor. Later, he got injured and couldn't even go to the front lines anymore."
"Look at him now."
Zhao Shuyi blurted out her apology without hesitation, silently saying sorry to Doctor Wang in her heart.
Half of what she said was made up.
But clearly her fabricated story was very effective, and Xia Mulan was greatly shaken.
Zhao Shuyi completely understood her.
The once-proud son suffered a huge blow and endured countless cold stares. The contrast between his past and present was too great, so it was inevitable that he would feel unbalanced.
Many people are devastated by such setbacks, but it's not impossible for them to get back up.
Zhao Shuyi felt that Xia Mulan wanted to stand up; she just hoped someone could lend her a hand.
Commander Tao could pull her in, but she would feel that she was dragging Commander Tao down, and would become even more resistant.
I'm different; I have absolutely no connection with her and won't be affected by her.
Zhao Shuyi was willing to reach out to her.
In the past, "Giving roses to others leaves a lingering fragrance on your own hands" was always Zhao Shuyi's motto for being kind.
But now she inexplicably feels that the meaning behind those words is real.
Being able to help others and seeing them doing well brings me real joy.
Especially good people like Xia Mulan.
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Author's Note: I'd like to ask everyone, is there a big problem with my quick transmigration pre-order? Is it the plot that's bad, the quick transmigration genre that's bad, or the content that's not interesting? Why is no one willing to add it to their favorites? What kind of genre do you all like to read?
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