Chapter 44: A Little Resentful of Their Own Honesty; They Seemed Like Two Different People...
Gu Yan opened the door. The room was dimly lit, but still not very bright. A little light shone through the small doorway, allowing Gu Yan to see Zhao Shuyi's appearance.
Her wet hair was wrapped in a towel, revealing her slender, fair neck. She was wearing a white shirt and black casual pants. Although it was her usual attire, it inexplicably made Gu Yan feel hot and his heart race.
He figured it must be because the windows weren't open, and the room was too hot from the heat.
His mind was in turmoil, but he walked forward calmly.
"Let me see, where does the medicine need to be applied?"
Zhao Shuyi deliberately opened her neckline a little, and pulled the back of her clothes back, revealing a small part of her back.
Gu Yan subconsciously took a step back, and frowned again when he saw the abrasion on her shoulder blade.
"Do you see this? Can you apply the medicine?"
Gu Yan's throat bobbed, and his voice was a little hoarse, "It might not be finished, we'll have to go a little further down. Is this the only spot on your back?"
Zhao Shuyi's back was partially exposed, feeling cool, but she knew Gu Yan was behind her, and her face was already starting to burn.
Without thinking, she said, "I don't know either."
"Then...why don't you want to go ask Company Commander Xia for help?"
Zhao Shuyi: "..."
Why didn't she think of that?
That way, I won't feel embarrassed, and I can let Company Commander Xia know that I'm injured.
Zhao Shuyi didn't even have time to think about what Gu Yan had just said.
She gathered her clothes together and began to button them.
"I forgot. I'll just have her apply the medicine for me. Thank you."
As she spoke, she took the ointment that had just been handed to Gu Yan, saying, "I'll be right there. Could you take the tub out for me?"
"good."
Gu Yan didn't even know how he had done it. Only after he had cleaned up the bathroom did he belatedly realize what he had done.
His mind was filled with that white figure and neck.
For a moment, he felt a little resentful of his own integrity, but then he understood.
His actions were correct before Zhao Shuyi agreed to officially become his wife.
Gu Yan didn't go with them. It wasn't until Cai Mingliang returned that he remembered there was this little rascal next door.
next door.
Zhao Shuyi exposed her back to Xia Mulan, and the abrasions on it startled the latter.
"What happened to you? How did you get so many injuries?"
He also had abrasions on his face and a sprained ankle.
Hearing the concern, Zhao Shuyi felt even more confident.
"I was digging for ginseng and accidentally rolled down the hillside, but I found a ginseng that was of very good quality."
"Sister-in-law, I can make some foot bath packs to improve blood circulation and scar removal cream. I'd like to make some, could you..."
She sensed the person behind her stop moving, and she forced herself to continue, "Could you help me try the medicine? I know this is troublesome for you, but I don't know anyone here, and there's no one to help me test the medicine..."
After waiting for a while without the other party speaking, Zhao Shuyi's heart sank, and she felt somewhat disappointed.
It still doesn't work.
It seems we need to find another way.
"If you don't want to, that's okay, I..."
"Can."
"Really?" Zhao Shuyi turned around excitedly, and the cotton swab behind her was directly poked into her wound.
"Ouch, that hurts!"
"Are you alright?" Xia Mulan had been lost in thought and hadn't noticed her sudden movement. The cotton swab had just poked her like that, and she felt very apologetic.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."
Zhao Shuyi's eyes were brimming with tears. It wasn't that she wanted to cry; it was just that the pain was too much, and she couldn't control her physiological tears at all. But thankfully, the other party had agreed.
"It's okay, it's not your fault, I was just too excited."
Xia Mulan looked at her excited expression and suppressed her smile, saying, "But I'm badly injured, and your ointment might not be effective for me."
Xia Mulan wasn't stupid; she could easily see that Zhao Shuyi had made the ointment and foot bath specifically for her.
She knows her own physical condition.
Even the doctors at the military hospital were at a loss, so what could a young girl like Zhao Shuyi possibly do?
But she rolled down the cliff for his sake, how could he refuse?
Ever since she injured her leg and was left with scars on her face and body, everyone who sees her inevitably shows pity and sorrow, and she hates it when people look at her like that.
She felt that Zhao Shuyi must also pity her, but Zhao Shuyi didn't show it and tried to avoid her pain, just like the indifferent person.
She could never bring herself to be ruthless towards them.
But she had long since given up hope of getting better, for fear of disappointing Zhao Shuyi.
To everyone's surprise, Zhao Shuyi didn't care at all and said with a smile, "Actually, I didn't think it would definitely be useful, but isn't that how research is? You might persist for years or even decades and only get a little bit of progress. Just like Commander Tao's research on weapons, our weapons didn't just appear out of thin air; they were improved little by little."
"They won't give up, and neither will I. I'll have to trouble you, Company Commander Xia, to test the medicine for me. Don't worry, although it may not work, the herbs I've chosen are all natural and don't contain any incompatible substances, so it definitely won't be harmful."
"And no matter what your physical condition is, foot bath packets are good for your health. However, you have to follow my instructions on the soaking time. We need to soak our feet scientifically."
Worried that she might have some reservations, Zhao Shuyi added, "You can also meet with Commander Tao. Having another sample can help relieve fatigue. I'll talk to him later. I also want some detailed feedback. I don't know if that's okay."
"sure."
Having already agreed to foot baths, Xia Mulan felt there was nothing else she couldn't agree to.
Unexpectedly, this excited Zhao Shuyi so much that she almost jumped up, nearly hurting her twisted ankle, and grimaced in pain again.
Be careful.
Zhao Shuyi wanted to cry. "I know, I have to go back. We're having mushrooms this afternoon. Wait for me."
"Is it convenient for you? If not, I'll have Tao Yuan go to the cafeteria to get food."
"It's alright, Gu Yan is here, you can just wait to eat."
Hearing this, Xia Mulan didn't say much, but just stared in the direction she left in silence for a long time.
Zhao Shuyi was overjoyed to receive the confirmation. When she returned home, she had a happy smile on her face. She then saw Gu Yan washing her clothes, and in his hand was her underwear.
Zhao Shuyi was caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to advance or retreat, and her face flushed red.
Gu Yan looked up when he heard her voice, his face turning slightly red. He pretended nothing had happened and quickly lowered his head.
"I thought it was inconvenient for you, so I washed your clothes for you. That shirt is pretty badly torn, don't wear it anymore, I'll make you a new one later."
Zhao Shuyi moved her lips, wanting to say that she could wash her own clothes, but she was worried that he would think she was nitpicking, so she didn't say it and only said thank you.
"You're welcome."
Fortunately, there aren't many clothes in the summer, so he finished washing them in no time.
Zhao Shuyi silently went into the kitchen to prepare to cook, not daring to look at the clothes hanging outside.
Gu Yan quickly followed him into the kitchen.
"You sit and rest. I'll cook today's meals. If you're worried, just tell me."
Zhao Shuyi agreed, "Then I'll help you start the fire. Actually, my method is very simple. You're a pretty good cook, so I'm sure you can make it taste great."
Gu Yan didn't know if she was telling the truth or just trying to comfort herself, so he looked up at her.
Their eyes met, then they looked away at the same time, both inwardly regretting their overreaction.
Gu Yan: "So what should I do first?"
"Let's prepare the chicken first. Just cut it as usual, but there's a little trick to marinating it..."
And so, the two of them worked together, one using words and the other using their hands.
Zhao Shuyi had added some spiritual spring water to the water in the vat, so the fragrance was naturally much stronger than what Gu Yan had made before.
Gu Yan was very satisfied, but he was still a little apprehensive when he let Zhao Shuyi taste it.
These are mushrooms that she painstakingly picked.
Seeing Zhao Shuyi eat, he stared at her longingly.
Zhao Shuyi tasted it carefully before smiling and picking up a piece of chicken to Gu Yan's mouth.
"I think it tastes pretty good, you should try it too."
Gu Yan stared blankly at the chopsticks she had used.
Zhao Shuyi also realized, "I didn't touch it just now..."
Before he could finish speaking, Gu Yan quickly took a bite of chicken. "I don't care about that. It tastes good. You've improved. You taught me well."
"You have a sweet tongue."
He may look fierce on the surface, but he's actually quite eloquent, at least that's what Zhao Shuyi thinks.
Gu Yan's ears started to feel warm again after being praised.
“I don’t usually say things like that…” He wanted to say that he wouldn’t say such sweet things to other girls.
But that explanation seemed too deliberate, so he didn't finish his sentence.
But saying only half and hiding the other half only made people think more, so Zhao Shuyi felt embarrassed and could only change the subject.
"You should hurry up and deliver the food to Company Commander Xia and the others. Once you've delivered it, we can eat as soon as possible."
"Oh, I'll go right away. Don't carry it, it might be hot. I'll be right back."
When Gu Yan returned, Zhao Shuyi had already prepared the meal. She had sprained her ankle, not become paralyzed, so of course she couldn't let Gu Yan do everything.
Gu Yan didn't say much, but just glanced at her a couple more times.
At the dinner table, Zhao Shuyi brought up the fact that Xia Mulan was willing to use her ointment.
"I also know a foot soak recipe, and I mentioned it by the way. Company Commander Xia agreed to it. I don't think Company Commander Xia is as difficult to communicate with as everyone says."
Gu Yan paused in his chopsticks.
He subconsciously said, "It's because you're more sincere towards her."
Everyone's emotions are perceptible; whether they are genuine or feigned, Company Commander Xia can sense it.
It's not that no one genuinely cares about Company Commander Xia, but as far as Gu Yan knows, many people who try to comfort her are just outsiders offering advice from a detached perspective, telling her what to do.
Many people were only thinking of Commander Tao's well-being and hoped that she could make things easier for him.
Only Zhao Shuyi always put herself in Xia Lianchang's shoes in everything she did, and every word she said was considerate of his feelings.
She is really good at taking care of people.
But he didn't want her to be too tired.
"Her injuries probably won't heal so easily, so don't overexert yourself."
"No, my prescriptions are very simple. What's needed is her persistence. Company Commander Xia may seem tough, but you can tell from her paintings that she's a very soft-hearted person. I want to help her."
Gu Yan was moved and said, "I support you. Let me know if you need any help."
Looking at her radiant smile, Gu Yan felt somewhat dazed.
He felt he could hardly remember Zhao Shuyi, whom he had seen earlier in the year.
They seem like two different people.
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