Chapter 25 is suddenly caught in a dilemma. Could it be that he's the one who gave the child the child next door...?
"If you act without her knowledge and inform her later, do you think she'll accept it?"
Zhao Shuyi's guess was correct.
They are both heroes, and perhaps they love each other as much as they love their work, but there are communication problems between them.
Tao Yuan said helplessly, "At least she can survive. I can take care of her after I retire from the army. She can't do anything to me after I retire."
"Yes, she would even live on, albeit painfully, because of your sacrifice."
"What do you mean? It's already good enough that she's alive to me."
Tao Yuan took a deep breath, but still couldn't bring himself to say what he really wanted to say.
He couldn't live without her.
Although Zhao Shuyi didn't know what he was thinking, she could guess some of it.
"If I were in that situation, that would definitely not be what I wanted."
"So what? Do you know what she wants? She wants a divorce so I can focus on my work without distractions. Is that even possible? She keeps causing trouble for me. What can I do? I can't divorce her!"
Tao Yuan stood up from the stool, suppressing his anger while roaring. His eyes were bloodshot, and he was utterly helpless.
Gu Yan quickly reassured him, "Commander Tao, calm down. Let's talk this out. We're just trying to give you some advice."
"right."
Zhao Shuyi knew he was really in pain. She had originally wanted him to consider Xia Lianchang's true thoughts, but now it seemed she had overthought things.
Why not just say it directly?
"Actually, Company Commander Xia's idea is very simple. She just doesn't want to be a burden to you and hopes that you can continue to pursue your ideals and have a beautiful and brilliant life."
Before the other party could get angry, Zhao Shuyi added, "And you didn't tell her your bottom line and the efforts you were willing to make."
"In her eyes, you would do anything for her, even give up your future or your life, but that would be too much of a burden for her, especially for her now."
Upon hearing this, Tao Yuan finally sat back down in his seat, as if deep in thought about Zhao Shuyi's words.
“Then what should I do?” he asked.
"Tell her that you just want her to live a good life, and that you hope to see her safe and sound when you come home from get off work every day and when you come back from a mission. That's enough for you."
"You still want to achieve your dreams, and you don't want to lose her."
"You are responsible not only to her, but also to your soldiers, to your mission, and to the organization that trained you and gave you rights and responsibilities."
"Commander Tao, it's good to soften your stance in front of her. She loves you, she can see your determination, and she will work hard to ensure you have no worries."
"She understands you."
Tao Yuan left, only saying thank you to the two of them before he left.
He must have many feelings about this.
Zhao Shuyi didn't actually know if her words would be effective.
I was quite nervous.
Seeing Gu Yan looking her up and down, she felt a little embarrassed and asked, "Do you also think I'm just talking without understanding the situation?"
These are things that only outsiders can say.
They are not actually unaware of these principles, but only those who have truly experienced them can understand how difficult some decisions are to make.
After making the decision, how much helplessness and difficulty in balancing things will there be?
However, Gu Yan said, "No, they are stronger than most people think, but no one has persuaded them as directly and clearly as you have."
In the beginning, many people naturally tried to dissuade me.
They tried to persuade Company Commander Xia to be strong and encouraged Regiment Commander Tao to persevere, but neither of them tried to persuade Xia from their perspective.
Gu Yan also knew that ever since Company Commander Xia proposed the divorce, many people had hoped that the two of them would separate.
It wasn't that they disliked or didn't pity Company Commander Xia; rather, they didn't want one talented person to perish because of the fall of another.
To put it bluntly, they just didn't want Company Commander Xia to hold up Regiment Commander Tao.
In Zhao Shuyi's words, is this what Commander Tao wanted?
"You are better than I imagined."
Zhao Shuyi certainly didn't know what Gu Yan was thinking, so she was stunned when she heard this.
My face immediately felt a little hot.
What kind of person do you imagine me to be?
Gu Yan was also a little embarrassed; he hadn't meant to say those words out loud.
"I'm sorry, I was a bit presumptuous. It's getting late, I have to go, otherwise it wouldn't be good if someone saw me still here so late."
After all, they are not married yet.
Zhao Shuyi didn't stop her. "Okay, then you should get some rest."
"Yes, I'll bring bricks over tomorrow to repair that little house."
Zhao Shuyi agreed, saying that the sooner the better, "I'll draw the sketch tonight."
"Don't rush. It's dark at night and it will hurt your eyes. You can do it slowly."
Zhao Shuyi: "I'll handle it. Take your time on your way back."
He took Tsai Ming-liang with him as well.
Because they are not familiar with each other yet, the child is unwilling to go with Zhao Shuyi, so they can only wait until they are more familiar with each other.
Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but sigh, this person really spoils his child.
There wasn't much to draw in the sketch. In those days, the furniture in a home was nothing more than tables, chairs, cabinets, and beds. As long as there was enough room, that was fine.
So Zhao Shuyi drew a simple sketch and went to bed early.
I slept soundly until dawn.
Zhao Shuyi opened her eyes and heard the sound of sawing wood outside.
Sawing wood?
Does Gu Yan want to make furniture?
Zhao Shuyi sat up abruptly in bed and pulled back the curtains to take a look.
The man was wearing a military green short-sleeved shirt, the hem of which was tucked into his trousers. Oh my, the way he moved—his waist, his hips, wow!
While she was lost in thought, the man suddenly turned around as if he had noticed something.
Their eyes met.
Zhao Shuyi's hands moved faster than her brain, and she immediately pulled down the curtains.
Once the curtains blocked her view, she smacked her head in frustration.
Should we act like we're doing something wrong?
Having been discovered, she could no longer hide in the house, so she quickly tidied herself up and left the room.
Stepping out of the room leads to the main room, where breakfast is laid out on the dining table, covered up, so I have no idea what's inside.
At this moment, Gu Yan walked over and said, "Let's eat. Xiao Liang and I have already eaten. I bought this for you."
As he spoke, he took the towel draped around his neck and wiped his sweat.
Even though they were quite far apart, Zhao Shuyi felt as if his heat was hitting her, making her feel warm too.
She nodded, but her voice lacked confidence as she said, "Okay, thank you. I'll go wash my face first."
As she went outside, she noticed that Gu Yan had moved a lot of wood into the yard at some point, and he had just been tidying up the wood.
It looks like they really are going to make furniture.
"This is?"
"Didn't you say you wanted some wooden crates to make a bed? I was thinking of trying it when I have time, and if it doesn't work, we can go back to them to make one."
Zhao Shuyi, unsuspecting, nodded and said, "Just tell me if you need any help, and we'll do it together."
Gu Yan hummed in agreement.
"I just want to make it first to see if the size is right, so that they can help build the bathroom when they deliver the bricks this afternoon."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shuyi paused for a moment.
"Shouldn't we treat them to a meal? I forgot to buy groceries."
Zhao Shuyi had genuinely forgotten; she couldn't recall it at all.
Ah, this...
"It's okay, I've already bought two days' worth. It's in the kitchen. See if that's okay. If not, we can go to another store and get some more."
Zhao Shuyi hadn't noticed at all. She quickly washed up and went to the kitchen to take a look.
There's quite a lot of stuff.
"I don't know what you like to eat, so I bought a fish, half a chicken, some eggs, a piece of meat, and some fresh vegetables. Do you want anything else?"
Zhao Shuyi took a look. The fish was a silver carp, and it was still alive. It probably wouldn't survive long in the wooden bucket, so it was best to eat the fish first.
Besides the fish, all the other dishes were quite fresh, which was really nice.
“We usually get up quite early. In the future, when I don’t have any tasks, I can get up early to buy groceries, and you can get up after you’ve had some sleep.”
Zhao Shuyi was truly moved.
He understands her so well.
She's had enough of getting up early every morning to serve the whole family, and now all she wants is to rest.
"Then I'll do as you say? I can cook lunch, and you can come home for lunch. I'm pretty good at cooking."
Gu Yan nodded, "Okay."
Zhao Shuyi thought it was great to have him as a life partner, and couldn't help but punch him on the shoulder.
"A consensus has been reached."
Her little fists pounded on Gu Yan's body as lightly as a feather brushing against him.
"But you said you wanted to practice your skills with me, and that the morning would be the best time to do so."
Zhao Shuyi hesitated, caught in a dilemma.
I want to exercise, but I also want to lie down.
"Why not at night? You can exercise at night, take a shower, and go to bed. You might sleep better that way."
Gu Yan pondered for a moment, then nodded seriously, "That's fine, I'll make a plan for you."
Retreat and add one.
"Go eat, don't go hungry."
"oh."
Since things have come to this, let's eat first.
Upon opening the lid and seeing the breakfast on the table, Zhao Shuyi fell silent.
A bowl of soy milk, a bowl of porridge, a fried dough stick, a steamed bun, and an egg.
They're raising her like a pig.
Zhao Shuyi glanced at Tsai Ming-liang, who was sitting obediently on a small stool next to her, playing with a rocking horse, and called out.
"Xiao Liang, come here quickly, do you want to eat an egg?"
The child looked at her with eyes as dark as black grapes, swallowed, and then shook his head, saying, "Auntie, eat."
Well, she's already being called "auntie" at such a young age.
Zhao Shuyi was convinced that Gu Yan must have taught him.
Fine, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
"Auntie wants to eat fried dough sticks, so give the eggs to Xiaoliang."
What child doesn't like to eat?
As a result, the child got up and ran off to find Gu Yan.
What's wrong?
The egg is going to be eaten by him?
The two, one big and one small, said something to each other, and then Xiao Liang quickly ran back.
"Uncle Gu said that today's eggs are for Auntie, and he will buy me two eggs tomorrow. He also said that Auntie can give me the soy milk, and I won't eat anything else if I can't finish it."
For someone so young, their thinking is quite clear.
Zhao Shuyi's heart was almost melted by the child's cuteness.
She used to dislike children, especially little boys.
So when Cai Xiaoyue said those things, although she felt that the other person was a bit mentally unstable, she could understand her motives.
However, if her former younger brother had been such a well-behaved child, she would definitely like him very much too.
Zhao Shuyi gave the soy milk to the child.
Zhao Shuyi originally wanted to secretly feed him the egg as well, but the child was very principled and wouldn't fall for it, so she had to eat it herself.
In the end, she kept the fried dough sticks that wouldn't spoil easily, and ate the rest, feeling quite full.
After dinner, she went to help Gu Yan tidy up the pile of wood.
It seemed like this wasn't the first time the other person had done it; their movements were very practiced. Zhao Shuyi could only help by holding them up, and ended up covered in dust.
Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but scratch her hand, but the next moment Gu Yan grabbed her hand.
"Are you having an allergic reaction?"
She was wearing a long-sleeved polyester shirt, and to avoid sun exposure, Zhao Shuyi kept her arms covered until she felt itchy and then lifted it up to scratch them.
Looking at the little red spot on her arm, Zhao Shuyi also became a little suspicious.
"No way?"
She doesn't remember the original owner having any allergies.
Gu Yan, however, was very serious and pulled her to the eaves.
Zhao Shuyi was fine if she didn't think about it, but once she did, she really felt itchy all over.
Just then, Gu Yan came over with water and a handkerchief.
Just as Zhao Shuyi was about to take it, the handkerchief in the other person's hand was pressed against Zhao Shuyi's neck.
The cool, refreshing sensation made Zhao Shuyi feel comfortable instantly.
Do you have them on your neck too?
"Okay, wipe it off, I'll take you to the clinic."
"No need, I'll just wash it with water."
Zhao Shuyi hadn't expected to have an allergic reaction, but she wasn't worried; the spiritual spring water should easily solve the problem.
But to my surprise, Gu Yan was very persistent.
"We have to go see a doctor. Dr. Wang said allergies can range from minor to serious, and in severe cases, they can be fatal. Quickly apply some ointment and we'll go right away."
Seeing his insistence, Zhao Shuyi did not refuse again.
It would be good to have a doctor check what's causing the allergy.
Although she felt that no one should be able to tell.
"Xiao Liang, I'm taking your Aunt Zhao to the hospital. Can you go play at Aunt Xia's house next door?"
Tsai Ming-liang blinked and nodded obediently.
"Uncle Gu, come back soon."
"Good boy, I'll definitely come back."
The child grinned, then looked at Zhao Shuyi and said, "Aunt Zhao, come back soon."
Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but laugh too.
"Aunt Zhao will buy you candy when she comes back."
Tsai Ming-liang was obediently led by Gu Yan to the neighbor's house.
Looking at the backs of the two figures, one tall and one short, Zhao Shuyi had a certain guess in her mind.
Could the family next door be the adoptive parents he found for his child?
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