Chapter 55 "Do you want to see my abs?" "Someone gave them to the political commissar..."
Since Zhang Yue arrived, Zhao Shuyi's life has become lively.
She would also go with her to visit Xia Mulan. She knew about Xia Mulan's situation, but she never looked at Xia Mulan with any strange eyes. On the contrary, she admired Xia Mulan very much.
"Although I don't really like men who are soldiers, I had a desire to join the military when I was young, and I admire those heroic female soldiers the most."
Zhao Shuyi: "..."
This double standard is blatant.
“But my family disagrees. They think that having my brother in the army is enough. If anything happens, I will be there for them. I understand that no matter what you do, nothing is easy.”
"Sister Mulan, can you tell me about your experiences in the military? I'd like to write some stories about soldiers and submit them to our internal newspaper."
Although things are chaotic outside, things are actually quite peaceful here.
Zhao Shuyi looked at Xia Mulan nervously, hoping she could tell her what was going on.
Now that her leg is better, she shouldn't be so resistant anymore.
In fact, Zhao Shuyi had wanted to guide her to face the difficulties she had encountered before, but she didn't have a good starting point.
Zhang Yue is truly a girl like a little sun.
As expected, Xia Mulan did not refuse and began to talk about some things from their past that did not need to be kept secret.
Zhao Shuyi and Xiao Liang listened along, so attentively that they didn't even realize they were missing their turn.
When Gu Yan and the others returned, they were still telling stories.
Gu Yan took the initiative to cook rice. Smelling the aroma, Zhao Shuyi glanced at the time and exclaimed, "Oh no, I forgot to cook!"
She rushed home, but there were three big men in the kitchen, leaving her barely any room to step.
That's good. You're a mature man now, so you should learn to cook for yourself.
"Come and see, is what I've done appropriate?"
Gu Yan learned a lot from Zhao Shuyi. Tao Yuan and He Xu both felt that Gu Yan's skills were now better than before, and they also wanted to learn from him.
Zhao Shuyi looked at it and it was basically the same as her plan: four dishes and a soup, and the rice was cooked just right.
"Great, you're really good. I'll wash the dishes in a bit, I'll go wipe the table first."
"Sister-in-law, let me go." He Xu is now about to get married, and he's being very attentive to his future wife's "family."
Zhao Shuyi did not refuse.
The two went outside and ran into Zhang Yue, who had followed them.
Well, the young couple is embarrassed again.
"Comrade Zhang," He Xu greeted him.
"Comrade He."
Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but say, "Your greetings aren't very polite. You should at least shake hands or something."
"Shuyi, I'm not going to be friends with you anymore!"
“Okay, no problem. I’ll be with Gu Yan, and you can be with He Xu.”
He Xu chuckled and went to wipe the table, making Zhang Yue even more embarrassed.
The couple's wedding banquet was a week later. In fact, the marriage certificate had been issued long ago, but the house was not ready yet, so Zhang Yue was still living at Zhang Tuan's place.
Zhang Yue also came from that area when she got married.
Zhao Shuyi went to Zhang's house to help her with her makeup and accompanied her out.
"What should I do, sister-in-law? Comrade Zhao, I'm a little nervous."
"Don't be nervous, you'll be able to feel her abs tonight to see if they're real."
There were only the two of them and Zhang Tuan's wife, Wu Qin, in the room. Zhao Shuyi didn't know what to say to Zhang Yue to ease her tension, so she joked with her. As a result, Wu Qin was drinking water next to her and choked, coughing incessantly.
"Cough cough cough..."
"Are you alright, Sister-in-law Wu? I was just joking with Zhang Yue. I was afraid she would be too nervous."
"It's alright, it's alright..."
Wu Qin's face turned bright red, whether from choking or embarrassment.
Zhao Shuyi and Zhang Yue exchanged a glance, and Zhao Shuyi smiled apologetically.
Zhang Yue said, "Don't be honest, I'm not that nervous anymore. Since we've already come this far, I'll definitely touch it tonight and tell you all tomorrow."
"That's not necessary." Zhao Shuyi found it hilarious.
To persuade Zhang Yue, she told her that most of those scholars were just lumps of flesh, while the soldiers had defined abdominal muscles.
Zhang Yue said she really wanted to touch it.
She could only touch He Xu's.
Zhao Shuyi felt that the few people who were close to each other all had good figures, but everyone in this family compound was very hardworking, and there weren't many bad ones.
Zhang Yue will definitely get what she wants.
The two were talking, and Wu Qin didn't participate much, but her expression was quite funny. Zhao Shuyi would occasionally mention her in her conversation, and the atmosphere among the three of them was quite good.
Many people with social anxiety simply dislike overly lively environments and are not good at socializing, but they still hope to have their own social life.
They tend to be quite sensitive, and when they encounter someone they feel doesn't want to associate with, they instinctively distance themselves.
We're all friends, and Zhao Shuyi still hopes we can get along well.
It was soon noon, and they had asked the cooks to help prepare the meal. The food was quite good, and the men and women sat separately, making it a lively and cheerful occasion.
The groom was even pulled into drinking a few glasses of wine.
Zhao Shuyi noticed that Gu Yan had also drunk two cups, and his ears were red.
He rarely drank alcohol, and the military usually didn't allow it, so today's situation was unusual, and Zhao Shuyi didn't stop him.
No sooner had everyone finished eating than he moved closer to Zhao Shuyi.
"Wife, let's go home."
How could Sister Huang be absent at a time like this?
"What's going on? Everyone's here, how can you go home?"
"Yeah, why would we go back in broad daylight?"
Zhao Shuyi usually takes her time when teasing others, because she is naturally shy, and she immediately felt embarrassed after being teased like that.
But she endured it.
"Sister-in-law, stop joking. He's had too much to drink. I'll take him home first."
Actually, it was impossible to tell whether Gu Yan was really drunk or pretending from his appearance. He stood properly, his face was a little red, and he looked pretty much the same as usual when he wasn't talking.
"Let's go back."
Zhao Shuyi thought he must be a little drunk, otherwise he wouldn't have been so affectionate with her in front of so many people.
"Okay, let's go back."
Everyone burst into laughter when Gu Yan said that.
Zhao Shuyi quickly pulled the person away.
Once they were on the road, she looked at Gu Yan with suspicion.
"You're not faking it, are you? You're not drunk at all, are you?"
"I wasn't drunk at all," he admitted directly, but something still felt off.
"Why did you drag me home if you weren't drunk?"
Zhao Shuyi stared at the two holding hands, lost in thought.
"You won't need to help clean up when we get back; it's tiring with so many dishes."
What kind of talk is that?
Does she really need to be lazy?
Zhao Shuyi looked at him, "Really not drunk?"
"No, I can hold my liquor very well."
Zhao Shuyi seemed a little skeptical.
In order to play with Zhao Shuyi, Zhang Yue specially chose a courtyard that was very close to them, and the two of them entered their own courtyard while talking.
"daughter in law."
Gu Yan suddenly called her name.
Zhao Shuyi turned around and heard him ask in a low voice, "Do you want to see my abs?"
Zhao Shuyi's eyes widened, thinking she had misheard.
Then I turned around and saw him starting to lift his clothes.
Zhao Shuyi actually really wanted to watch, but she still reached out and stopped him.
"What are you doing? You'll make a fool of yourself if someone sees you like this."
Gu Yan looked at her sullenly, as if he felt a little wronged.
Zhao Shuyi didn't understand, and the other person started walking out of the courtyard.
?
Zhao Shuyi didn't understand.
Is she angry?
As it turned out, the other person simply walked to the gate, locked it, and then turned around and pulled off his military green short-sleeved shirt, revealing his upper body.
Zhao Shuyi was speechless with shock at that moment.
OK.
She admitted it.
This guy is really drunk.
"The door is locked, no one can see it." Gu Yan's lips curled up slightly, his tone somewhat smug.
Zhao Shuyi's gaze fell on his abs, and she couldn't help but smile as well. This guy.
Why are you so secretly passionate?
But he's drunk. Maybe I can take advantage of that?
“You’ve had too much to drink. Can I boil some water for you to take a bath?” Zhao Shuyi tried to negotiate with him.
Gu Yan seemed to have only one thought in his head, and right now that thought was focused on his abs. He touched them and asked, "Don't you want to touch them?"
Zhao Shuyi: "!"
Who taught you to be so blunt!
"I'll go boil some water first. You can take a shower first. I like to be clean."
Gu Yan responded with an "oh".
He felt wronged.
Zhao Shuyi ignored him and hurriedly went into the kitchen to boil water for him.
Hopefully, this person will forget about their abs after taking a shower.
It's alright in front of her, after all, they're a couple. But if he did that in public, Zhao Shuyi didn't dare to think about it. Wouldn't people say he was being a pervert?
Next time, I absolutely, positively must not let this person touch alcohol.
The water boiled quickly. Zhao Shuyi was worried that he wouldn't be able to carry it, so she thought of carrying it for him. But he took it and walked away as fast as he could, as if she were going to snatch it from him.
After everyone left, Zhao Shuyi's mind was filled with images of those broad back muscles.
We're doomed.
Someone tried to use her as a honey trap.
Who could tolerate this?!
Zhao Shuyi couldn't find anything to do for the time being, so she simply went back to her room and lay down, hoping that falling asleep would smooth things over.
She has gotten into the habit of taking a nap every day, no matter when it is, she always feels that she needs to take a nap to feel comfortable.
But she couldn't fall asleep today; even with her eyes closed, she could still see Gu Yan.
That's outrageous.
To avoid doing anything irrational, Zhao Shuyi simply used her mind to enter the space.
When Gu Yan comes back later, he'll see her asleep, so it won't be awkward anymore.
Zhao Shuyi kept a close eye on the commotion outside.
After waiting for a long time without seeing him return, Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but worry. Could he have fallen asleep while taking a shower?
Men usually shower very quickly, finishing in under ten minutes. However, after waiting for twenty minutes with no movement outside, Zhao Shuyi couldn't stay still any longer. She got up to call out, but just as she stood up, Gu Yan pushed the door open and came in.
Before her eyes was a perfectly proportioned body. Zhao Shuyi wondered if she was dreaming, and her head began to spin.
"You...you...you, why aren't you wearing any clothes?"
Who walks around in broad daylight wearing just a pair of shorts?
Gu Yan, however, seemed to still be drunk. He said, looking aggrieved, "I forgot. I've always been like this."
Zhao Shuyi simply lay down and buried her head in the sand.
“In the past, we couldn’t do this; I was still here at home.”
"Don't you want to touch it?"
Zhao Shuyi's mind was buzzing.
Good heavens, who taught him to talk like that?
She couldn't win over a man under the influence of alcohol.
"I'm not touching it anymore, I'm sleepy, I'm going to take a nap first, I'll touch it again next time."
Forget about touching it again next time.
Zhao Shuyi almost bit her tongue.
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The young couple had a few days' vacation after their wedding, so Zhao Shuyi and the others didn't see Zhang Yue again until two days later.
You can tell whether a person is living a good life from their expression. It's quite obvious that Zhang Yue is living a pretty good life after marriage.
She saw that Zhao Shuyi and the other person were blushing, as if they were very embarrassed.
Seeing her like this, Zhao Shuyi suddenly understood the joy that Sister Huang and her teacher's wife had. Teasing the young people was so much fun.
"How was it? Did you touch it? How did it feel?" Zhao Shuyi teased her.
Zhang Yue's face flushed red.
This looks like it has a story behind it.
But being a newlywed couple, Zhao Shuyi didn't want to make too many jokes and quickly changed the subject.
"Has He Xu gone to work?"
Zhang Yue hummed in agreement. "They're quite busy. They said there have been drills recently. Isn't Deputy Regiment Commander Gu busy?"
Gu Yan is really busy. He had some free time after returning from a mission, but he's been busy again recently.
From what he said, it seems like there's going to be some kind of competition. This busy period might last for quite a while, but it won't stop him from going home every day.
However, he often returned late, by which time Zhao Shuyi had already gone to sleep or entered his space using her mind.
Neither of them brought up the sensitive topics they had discussed earlier.
Zhao Shuyi felt that the way they were getting along was quite good.
Taking it a step further isn't impossible, but it doesn't seem like we've reached that point yet.
Gu Yan had already taken that first step, perhaps he was waiting for Zhao Shuyi's response, or perhaps he was worried about putting pressure on Zhao Shuyi.
If she can escape, Zhao Shuyi will do so for now and focus on getting things done.
She felt that for a relationship to progress, a certain opportunity was needed.
"It seems quite busy, but I'm used to it. You can come find us if you're bored at home. By the way, how's your work going?"
She almost forgot that Zhang Yue was supposed to work in the military.
"It's all settled. They told me to rest for a few more days."
As she spoke, she became embarrassed again; it was obvious who had told her to rest.
Seeing that she was living a good life, Zhao Shuyi and her husband were very pleased.
At least one of them is a relatively normal couple.
Zhang Yue said, "I heard from He Xu that there's a furniture maker in the village outside that makes really good furniture. I'd like to have a small cabinet with lots of drawers made there. Sister Shuyi, do you know where that place is?"
"I know, I'll go with you." Zhao Shuyi was worried about her going alone.
"Is that okay? When should we go? I'd also like to visit the supply and marketing cooperative."
After saying that, she looked at Xia Mulan and said, "If only we had wheelchairs, Sister Mulan could come out and go for a walk with us."
Zhang Yue came in a hurry, and her wedding was also rather rushed.
When she arrived at the family compound, Xia Mulan's condition had already improved. Presumably, she hadn't heard the previous gossip about Xia Mulan in the compound, so she felt very comfortable around Xia Mulan.
Zhao Shuyi glanced at Xia Mulan's expression.
The other person had been listening to the two of them talk the whole time, and although they didn't say anything, they had a smile on their face the whole time.
She didn't react much when she heard about the wheelchair.
"I'll ask Tao Yuan to make one for me later."
Xia Mulan couldn't get angry at all; she even felt that she would soon be unable to use a wheelchair.
Of course, this was just her feeling and she couldn't be sure yet, so she didn't bring it up for the time being.
"Does Commander Tao also know carpentry? He's really skilled."
Xia Mulan smiled.
"He does know a lot. If you need anything, you can ask him to help you. He can draw the furniture you want. If you can wait, you can wait for him to do it."
Zhao Shuyi knew this; she had seen the other person work, and he was very efficient and meticulous.
Tao Yuan rarely helps people with these things. But if Zhao Shuyi and the other person bring it up, he thinks they would agree.
Xia Mulan genuinely wanted to befriend these two, so she wasn't afraid to trouble Tao Yuan.
Since they talked things out and adopted Xiao Liang, their relationship has progressed by leaps and bounds.
Tao Yuan is right. He is working hard at the front, and I should stay at the back and not cause him any trouble, so that he can have a hot meal and see the warm light of waiting when he gets home.
Zhao Shuyi had become accustomed to observing Xia Mulan's emotions, and she naturally noticed the hope in Xia Mulan's eyes.
She could roughly guess what caused Xia Mulan's change.
My methods may have actually worked.
Mulan might really get better.
Zhang Yue was unaware of what the two were thinking, and she felt a little embarrassed.
"Never mind, Commander Tao is so busy. I'll just go out and find a carpenter. It's not a particularly important cabinet anyway."
Upon hearing this, Xia Mulan frowned and her expression turned serious.
"Although what happened before is over, there's no guarantee that there won't be any dangers outside. If you want to go out, try to wait until Gu Yan and the others are resting before you go out."
Thinking about what had happened before, Zhao Shuyi felt a bit upset.
Zhang Yue was unaware of what had happened.
Zhao Shuyi briefly explained it to her.
The main reason was that I almost got killed and what happened to the girls in Caijia Village.
Although Zhang Yue had worked at the newspaper for a while and must have seen a lot of ups and downs, perhaps her harmonious family background made her very naive.
Zhao Shuyi felt it was necessary to remind her a little more.
Sure enough, she was furious after hearing it.
"Are these people crazy? How can they do anything? Maybe we shouldn't go out. I don't really need that cabinet anyway."
“I’m worried that there might still be some bad guys left out, and they might come looking for trouble for you, Sister Shuyi.”
Everyone thought that way, and Zhao Shuyi felt warm-hearted and became more honest.
“I know, I haven’t left the family compound for a long time.”
Zhao Shuyi sighed inwardly.
She had been asking Gu Yan to teach her martial arts since she came to the family compound. After practicing for a while and learning a few moves, her progress stagnated after Gu Yan returned from a mission and got busy.
If you were to send her out to fight someone, she would still be far from ready.
When she got home that evening, Zhao Shuyi waited for Gu Yan to return.
I wanted to talk to him about this, but Gu Yan didn't get back until almost midnight.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, he went straight to the room and was surprised to see that Zhao Shuyi was still awake.
"Why aren't you asleep yet? It's already very late."
It was so late, Zhao Shuyi didn't want to chat with him anymore. "Go take a shower first, then go to sleep soon."
Gu Yan sensed that something was wrong, but she didn't say anything. Gu Yan opened her mouth but didn't ask any further questions. She just told her to get some rest and then took her clothes to take a shower.
I wondered if the water in the kitchen had gotten cold, because soon I heard the sound of water dripping from next door.
Zhao Shuyi's feelings were somewhat complicated.
I knew Gu Yan and the others worked hard, but only by living with them could I truly understand how hard they worked.
But there was nothing she could do about it.
After thinking for a moment, Zhao Shuyi went out to wash a cup and made another cup of spiritual spring water for Gu Yan.
It seemed that this was the only way she could take care of Gu Yan.
When Gu Yan returned, he saw Zhao Shuyi sitting on the bed with her legs crossed, staring at him. His heart skipped a beat.
"Has something happened?"
He sat down on the edge of the bed, looking at Zhao Shuyi with some concern.
Zhao Shuyi then realized that she seemed to have made a mistake. She smiled and said, "Nothing's wrong. I just thought you all worked too hard, so I poured you some water. Drink up."
Gu Yan then noticed the extra cup on the bedside table.
Zhao Shuyi often keeps a cup in the room, mainly to take care of Xiao Liang and herself; Gu Yan didn't have this privilege before.
Now it suddenly exists.
Gu Yan felt a strange sensation rising in his heart.
Without saying a word, he picked up the enamel mug and gulped down the entire cup of water.
"It's a little sweet," he exclaimed sincerely.
Gu Yan felt that he must really cherish Zhao Shuyi, otherwise why would he think that the water Zhao Shuyi poured was sweeter than other people's?
Zhao Shuyi smiled, her eyes crinkling, and her whole being radiated sweetness.
Gu Yan's heart skipped a beat. He subconsciously moved closer, but stopped just before getting too close.
Seeing that Zhao Shuyi did not dodge, he quickly moved closer and kissed her lips.
His sudden pause made Zhao Shuyi's heart skip a beat.
Guessing that the other person might kiss her, Zhao Shuyi didn't try to dodge.
She had no idea what she was thinking.
But when they truly breathed together, Zhao Shuyi realized how aggressive the other person was, almost instantly captivating her.
"Shuyi, be serious."
Gu Yan stepped back slightly, said something in a panting voice, and then pressed down on the back of her neck to seal Zhao Shuyi's lips with his own.
Zhao Shuyi felt as if all the air had been stolen by the other party.
Her lips went numb from being sucked, her mind went blank, and she was completely immersed in the other person's breath.
Gu Yan only released Zhao Shuyi when she was almost out of breath.
She was panting heavily, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes were brimming with tears. When she looked at Gu Yan, it almost made Gu Yan's blood rush to his head.
He felt like he needed to take another shower.
Whether Zhao Shuyi noticed his embarrassment or not, she blinked, looked away from him, and said, "When will you guys be done with your work? Is there any hope for my skills? I feel like my body isn't strong enough..."
Judging from that kiss just now, her lung capacity is definitely not up to par.
Of course, Zhao Shuyi would never dare to say this; it would be too embarrassing.
Gu Yan didn't think much of it and honestly said, "It might take a while, but I can still teach you. I can demonstrate for you at noon, but I might not be able to practice with you."
Suddenly he thought of something.
"Actually, you could ask Company Commander Xia to give you some guidance, but I don't know if that would be a good idea."
Although Zhao Shuyi said that Company Commander Xia had improved a lot, Gu Yan was worried that this might still reopen old wounds.
"And there's also Dr. Wang; they're all quite skilled at these things."
Zhao Shuyi thought about it and agreed. There was also Doctor Wang, so it didn't necessarily have to be Gu Yan who taught them.
She just felt that it might be more convenient to spend time with Gu Yan every day.
"Okay. I understand. Go to sleep early."
With the topic shifted, Gu Yan felt that the fire within him had dissipated considerably.
Seeing Zhao Shuyi lie down, he also lay down on the bed.
The lights went out, and the room returned to silence.
Gu Yan was physically exhausted, but his mind was perfectly clear.
He suddenly turned around and hugged Zhao Shuyi.
The movement wasn't forceful; it was just a light touch on Zhao Shuyi's waist.
"Are you unhappy?" he asked.
No, why do you say that?
Zhao Shuyi did feel inexplicably awkward just now. It was as if there was something she was thinking about constantly, but the other person didn't care at all.
But Zhao Shuyi was fully aware that Gu Yan had done nothing wrong. He had his own mission, and in his opinion, what he had raised was a trivial matter, which was indeed the case.
Therefore, Zhao Shuyi was not unhappy.
"It's good that you're not upset." Gu Yan gently kissed her neck.
Zhao Shuyi felt a shiver run down her spine and almost cried out.
What is he doing?
How do I kiss her neck?
Gu Yan was a little dazed after completing the action, especially when he smelled Zhao Shuyi's unique fragrance, which left him completely at a loss.
Neither of them made any strange noises, but the atmosphere grew cold.
Zhao Shuyi felt she should say something.
Before he could speak, Gu Yan said, "Go to sleep and get some rest."
She hummed in agreement, "You should get some rest too."
She added at the end, "Thank you for your hard work, goodnight!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yan tightened his grip on Zhao Shuyi's arm slightly. He could sense that Zhao Shuyi's attitude towards him had softened recently.
He's just been too busy lately, and it feels like it's not the right time for the two of them to make a move.
But if he didn't do anything, he always felt restless and itchy.
In the end, he managed to control himself and whispered a goodnight.
This wasn't the first time Gu Yan had hugged her while sleeping; she could usually feel it even when she was half-asleep.
Zhao Shuyi didn't feel uncomfortable at all; on the contrary, she felt quite at ease being enveloped in his warm embrace on this slightly chilly autumn night.
Before long, Zhao Shuyi really did feel sleepy.
When she woke up again, she was alone in the house, just like always.
Zhao Shuyi's face still felt hot as she thought about the scene from last night.
She lingered in bed for a while before finally getting up.
I exercised for a while, then washed up and ate breakfast. Afterwards, I went to the clinic to help the military families take their pulses and receive treatment with Dr. Wang, or when no one was around, I helped them prepare medicinal herbs.
Now that she was already following Wang Junyi to learn medicine, Zhao Shuyi had many things she needed to do.
When she's immersed in her work, she doesn't let her mind wander.
This is also what Dr. Wang admires most about her.
Recently, Dr. Wang has been teaching her some acupuncture knowledge. He heard that Zhao Shuyi was interested in it, and he had also tested her on the techniques.
Zhao Shuyi's technique is quite good; she doesn't look like a young person who has taught herself medicine.
Wang Junyi was a worldly-wise doctor, and he had already guessed that Zhao Shuyi might have had a rather special experience.
He wouldn't dwell on these things. In this chaotic world, those who think about keeping a low profile are smart, while those who can demonstrate their strength might have different ambitions.
Dr. Wang could guess some of the reasons why Zhao Shuyi wanted to learn and demonstrate her medical skills.
He felt that all he wanted to do was cure Xia Mulan, and even cure more wounded and sick soldiers.
He saw Zhao Shuyi's concern for Xia Mulan.
Although he felt that she might not succeed, he was still willing to support her.
Young people should strive and explore more.
Zhao Shuyi was unaware of Wang Junyi's thoughts about her. She had made up her mind to build her own career in this field and had no intention of backing down.
Zhao Shuyi may not be able to use her advanced theoretical experience from her previous life for the time being, but she no longer needs to hide the techniques she has practiced before.
Her skills weren't particularly good to begin with, and when Dr. Wang saw her, he only praised her for her talent, without showing any excessive shock.
Moreover, the field of medicine has never lacked geniuses.
Zhao Shuyi was able to focus on studying medicine and working diligently at the clinic.
Around lunchtime, she went back to make lunch.
Prepare lunch and wait for Gu Yan to come back for dinner.
Sometimes Gu Yan might not be able to come back, so he would ask someone to pass on a message. When he did come back, he would quickly finish his meal and leave again.
The two didn't have much time to talk.
However, unless he is extremely busy, Gu Yan will come back whenever he is able.
Every time she saw him rushing around and looking obviously tired, Zhao Shuyi felt sorry for him, so she also prepared some foot bath packs for him.
She decided to give Gu Yan acupuncture when he had time, and then increase the amount of spiritual spring water he used so that his body would not be over-exhausted.
Gu Yan also came back for lunch today. When he came back, he looked like he had been pulled out of the water, his hair was covered in sweat, which made Zhao Shuyi frown.
"Go take a shower first, then eat."
Gu Yan looked down at his dirty self and felt a little embarrassed.
He said, "I think I'll stay away from here next time."
It smells awful; my wife will find it disgusting.
Zhao Shuyi glanced at him and simply told him to go wash up first.
Gu Yan left with his head hanging low.
Fortunately, the earthen stove they were using now had a top pot, which was usually filled with water. As long as the rice was cooked, the water inside was always hot, so Gu Yan didn't have to take a cold shower at this time, although he didn't care.
He fetched hot water from the kitchen and quickly took a refreshing shower.
When Zhao Shuyi came out of the bathroom, she had already put the food on the table. It was a delicious meal with both meat and vegetables.
Zhao Shuyi seems to have a particular fondness for cooking. Gu Yan is happy with this, at least when he's busy, Zhao Shuyi won't neglect his meals.
Taking a shower, though brief, did relieve Gu Yan's fatigue somewhat.
He had other things to do at his unit, so he ate his meals very quickly.
Seeing his expression, Zhao Shuyi quickly explained what had just happened.
There are some small things that couples shouldn't keep bottled up inside; they should talk things out as soon as possible, otherwise their relationship will suffer.
Gu Yan was already very tired, and he couldn't let the other person still be preoccupied with family matters.
“I didn’t mean to criticize you. I just saw that you were working too hard. If you can come back for dinner, please do so. It’s good to take a walk on the way and relax.”
"But if you're too tired, you don't have to come back. I'll leave some food for you in the kitchen cabinet tonight."
Gu Yan slowed down his eating pace while Zhao Shuyi was speaking.
Hearing her words, Gu Yan's heart softened.
"I understand, thank you for your hard work."
Gu Yan often told Zhao Shuyi that she had worked hard. At first, Zhao Shuyi was not used to it. In her opinion, it was obviously the people who were training outside who had worked harder. What was her little job? It was not worth mentioning at all.
Gu Yan did not overlook her work at all, which still touched Zhao Shuyi deeply.
However, she didn't dwell on it. Instead, she told Gu Yan about her suggestion to give him acupuncture.
“I have my own set of acupuncture techniques, and I also learned some from Dr. Wang. It can relieve your fatigue. I will give you acupuncture whenever you have time.”
Seeing that Gu Yan was stunned and didn't speak, Zhao Shuyi quickly said, "Don't worry, although I haven't been learning for very long, Dr. Wang said that I am very talented and I definitely won't hurt you."
Hearing her earnest explanation, Gu Yan chuckled softly.
He said, "I don't doubt you. I'm available anytime. You can use me as an experiment. But if it's too late at night, don't wait for me. Take care of yourself first."
After saying that, he seemed worried that Zhao Shuyi wouldn't listen to him, and said, "Don't make me worry."
His tone suddenly became ambiguous, and his gaze was quite intense. Zhao Shuyi felt uncomfortable and lowered her eyes to eat. "I understand," Zhao Shuyi said, almost embarrassed.
Gu Yan stopped teasing her and quickly finished the rice in his bowl.
He stood up and said somewhat hurriedly, "I have to go now. Could you please clear the dishes? I'll try to come back as soon as possible."
Zhao Shuyi nodded and said, "You go ahead with your work."
But Gu Yan suddenly walked towards her.
As he approached, Zhao Shuyi's eyes widened, at a loss for what to do. She instinctively tried to dodge, but it was too late to even get up.
Just when Zhao Shuyi mistakenly thought that the other person might suddenly kiss her, the other person suddenly raised his hand and gently hugged her.
"I'll be back soon, don't overwork yourself at home." After saying that, she added, "I'm leaving now."
This time, he left in a hurry without looking back.
Staring at his retreating figure, Zhao Shuyi remained stunned for a long time, her face belatedly burning with embarrassment.
With mixed feelings, she finished her meal and went next door to give Xia Mulan acupuncture.
The other person probably realized the effects of acupuncture and was very cooperative.
When she arrived, the other party was already prepared and was clearly happy to see her.
"How are you feeling today?" Zhao Shuyi asked.
Xia Mulan said, "It's great, it feels better every day."
She spoke without any reluctance, and Zhao Shuyi understood.
As her physical health improved day by day, Zhao Shuyi might not be able to immediately notice it, but at least it proved that her mindset was now fine.
Zhao Shuyi felt that this was also one of the charms of studying medicine.
In her previous life, her personal life was a mess, and she had very little sense of accomplishment in medicine, which led her to instinctively want to escape this profession after she came into this world.
Now she seems to have rediscovered the meaning of what she is doing.
"Don't worry, Sister Mulan, I will do my best to help you get better."
Xia Mulan was very touched. "I believe in you, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just do your best."
Having gone through all that, Xia Mulan had given up hope for her leg and even considered giving up.
It seems that God is on her side, bringing her Zhao Shuyi, her savior.
Zhao Shuyi helped the other person relax and lie down before beginning her new round of treatment.
Both of them relaxed after the treatment.
Usually, Zhao Shuyi wouldn't ask her about her health during these times. Instead, she would talk to her about other things.
Unlike many patients, Xia Mulan was not in a hurry to get an answer.
The two shared the same idea.
"Things haven't been too busy lately, so maybe we can continue writing our previous anti-fraud stories. I've been thinking, although it's not convenient to have Zhang Yue publish them in the newspaper right now, the military propaganda department can also do some publicity on this topic."
"Whether it's the family compound or the soldiers in the military, they all have a lot of children at home."
After saying that, Xia Mulan hesitated for a moment before adding, "And to be honest, kids in big compounds are generally quite mischievous. They may seem shrewd, but many are actually quite naive because they're spoiled at home, and they're easily fooled when they go out."
"Their only advantage is that they can spend more time in the compound, and ordinary bad guys don't dare to enter the compound to deceive children. But once they go out, being too naive won't work either."
After listening to her words, Zhao Shuyi nodded thoughtfully. "Sister Mulan, you're right. Knowledge about preventing scams is not limited to any group of people, or even any age. Some people live their whole lives and still encounter scams."
"Perhaps we can write different anti-fraud stories for different groups of people, which will always be helpful."
"This matter is meaningful from any perspective."
The two were discussing Zhang Yue's arrival.
She only mentioned when she came in that she had gone to the publicity department to report for duty today.
Zhao Shuyi asked, "Why did you go today?"
Shouldn't we rest for a couple more days?
"I figured everyone was busy, and I didn't have anything to do, so I just went to report for duty first."
"I'll go out with you all during the holidays. I've heard that the scenery in Kunming is beautiful, and I'd like to go see it."
These words reminded Zhao Shuyi of some memories, recalling when she first came to the family compound and was also captivated by the scenery here.
Zhang Yue said, "When I get back, I will write an article about the appearance of the compound and try to submit it. The military has its own newspaper, and some things that cannot be published outside can be published internally."
It's clear that Zhang Yue is truly passionate about this career.
Since this was the topic of conversation, Zhao Shuyi told him about her conversation with Xia Mulan.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yue clapped her hands in agreement.
"Of course, both of your stories are so well-written and very educational. They should be able to be published in any newspaper."
After saying this, Zhang Yue pursed her lips and said, "However, the environment outside is not good right now, so we should be careful when choosing newspapers."
Speaking of this, Zhang Yue was still somewhat frustrated.
"Actually, most people who work at newspapers are very nice, but there are also those who can't stand to see others doing well. I'm afraid that some people will deliberately cause trouble, which can be hard to guard against."
She came to Kunming from her hometown. Although she never said what had happened at home, she revealed quite a bit in her words.
Everyone could tell that the outside environment was really bad.
Zhao Shuyi and her companion naturally had no intention of going out to cause trouble.
Xia Mulan said, "We don't plan to publish it out yet. It's good to put it in the internal newspaper so that the children in the family compound can see it. Also, the soldiers in the army can learn some deception techniques, which may be helpful to them when they go out to do missions."
Since joining the army, Xia Mulan has participated in many missions, both large and small, and has encountered many unexpected events, often due to a lack of experience.
Since we lack experience, we need to learn more, and newspapers are a great medium for that.
They now have this opportunity, and she feels they should take advantage of it.
Zhang Yue naturally gave her full support.
"The military newspaper can publish it, and I think the stories you told are really good. I believe everyone will enjoy reading them. I'll ask our section chief tomorrow what kind of articles they need, and then we'll make adjustments."
When it comes to work, Zhang Yue practically shines.
Zhao Shuyi admired her more and more, and her determination to work just as hard was strengthened.
"However, I met someone I really disliked."
Zhao Shuyi was surprised, thinking she had run into an old acquaintance in the army.
Zhang Yue's smile vanished, and she denied it, "I don't know her, and I don't know if you do. When I went to register, she was being sarcastic and unfriendly to me. I just arrived and I don't even know what I did to offend her."
She didn't recognize any of them, so naturally she couldn't say who they were.
Zhao Shuyi and Xia Mulan rarely go out, so it's even more unpredictable.
Zhang Yue knew that no matter where she was, she would always encounter people she didn't like. And given her current situation, it was best not to cause trouble.
But she had always been pampered since childhood, and had never been targeted like this before, so she felt really uncomfortable.
"I'm just telling you guys, there are all kinds of people, I'm just venting."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shuyi and Xia Mulan exchanged a glance.
Although Zhang Yue didn't make her point clearly, she was obviously not the kind of person who would spread rumors or gossip without reason, nor would she speak ill of others behind their backs for no reason.
However, those who work in the publicity department usually have some kind of background, and they might not be able to afford to offend them.
But we can't let Zhang Yue be bullied for nothing.
Zhao Shuyi thought for a moment and comforted her, "If the other party is really difficult to get along with, try to collect evidence. If he dares to bully you, the leader will definitely be able to distinguish right from wrong."
Even if one or two leaders are confused, you can find other leaders.
Zhang Yue hummed in agreement and waved her hand to change the subject.
"Let's discuss what story we should write."
Zhao Shuyi really enjoyed storytelling and immediately got into the swing of things.
They had barely begun their discussion when there was another knock on the door.
When Zhao Shuyi went outside, she saw that it was her teacher's wife, Zhou Li.
"Master's wife, did you come to see me?" Zhao Shuyi quickly opened the door to let the other person in.
Zhou Li usually wouldn't come this way, much less bother Xia Mulan.
Especially since she wasn't feeling well for a while and didn't go out much, she would occasionally come to talk to Zhao Shuyi.
Seeing that the other person's expression wasn't very good, Zhao Shuyi also became a little worried.
However, Zhou Li had no intention of sitting down and exchanging pleasantries with her. Instead, she anxiously pulled her aside and whispered something in her ear.
As she listened to the whispered conversation, Zhao Shuyi's brows furrowed even more deeply.
"I came to you as soon as I heard about this. You have to be careful; those little devils are troublesome. Don't let them affect you."
Zhao Shuyi's face darkened slightly, and she forced a smile. "Thank you for telling me all this, Master's wife. I will be careful. If someone wants to find fault, they can always find a reason. I'm not afraid."
That being said, Zhao Shuyi's tone wasn't very friendly; nobody wants to be falsely accused for no reason.
Seeing that she understood the situation, Zhou Li didn't say anything more. "It's good that you know what's going on. I have to go back now. Be careful."
"I understand, thank you, Master's wife."
After seeing Zhou Li off, Zhao Shuyi calmed herself down before returning to the house, her expression still not very good.
Seeing her like this, the two people inside the room were both a little curious.
"What's going on? What happened?"
Zhang Yue cares about her.
When Zhao Shuyi told the two of them what had happened, they were both very angry.
It turned out that Qian Zhaodi had somehow heard that Zhao Shuyi was a young lady from Shanghai.
They say their family eats fish and meat every day, indulging in capitalist hedonism.
They also said that she was clearly not a skilled doctor, yet she was still able to learn from Dr. Wang and get jobs at Company Commander Xia's house.
They say she has very powerful connections behind her.
Most of the people in the family compound have climbed up from the bottom step by step.
Even those with connections wouldn't readily reveal their background.
But for most people, their background is simply themselves.
Such people hate those who enjoy privileges the most.
By saying this, Qian Zhaodi essentially put Zhao Shuyi on the opposite side of everyone else.
Although people may not believe her and she has no evidence, this tactic is truly disgusting.
"People who are unreasonable and argumentative are the most despicable. Sister Shuyi, you can't let this go easily."
As a reporter, Zhang Yue has encountered countless people like this.
"Don't be fooled by what she said at first. Everyone took it as a joke and didn't care. But sometimes rumors are like that. As they spread, everyone starts to believe them."
"Sister Shuyi, you must stop her."
Zhao Shuyi originally thought she shouldn't hold it against her.
Because some people are unreasonable and argumentative; they can jump around all day long but they don't actually accomplish anything, they're just disgusting.
As long as you're doing well, the other person can be furious.
But after hearing what Zhang Yue said, it seems to make sense.
"I understand, I'll figure something out."
“Then I’ll go,” Xia Mulan said. “I’ll testify for you. After all, this matter started because of me.”
"Sister Mulan, you're exaggerating. How can this be your fault?"
Zhao Shuyi had actually anticipated these things.
Especially regarding her identity, it can't be kept secret, and there will definitely be people who raise questions.
She had already thought of a way to deal with it.
It's perfectly normal for a doctor to have their medical skills questioned.
Zhao Shuyi even felt that questioning her medical skills was slightly better than questioning her medical skills were too good.
At least she doesn't feel guilty.
As for eating meat, although Zhao Shuyi felt that no reason was needed, she could still find one.
She's currently in charge of meals for two families. Shouldn't the quality of food be improved when caring for a patient?
No matter who she asked, Qian Zhaodi ignored them.
Zhao Shuyi just didn't expect these things to be combined.
Upon closer reflection, it does indeed present some troublesome issues.
Xia Mulan said, "We have to resolve this matter. If we don't step in, someone will always bring it up."
Those people just want to take advantage of Gu Jia.
"At first, Tao Yuan was too considerate of me and too easy to talk to."
Zhao Shuyi thought about it and realized that what the other person said did make some sense.
"So, Sister Mulan, what are your plans to do?"
Xia Mulan lowered her eyes.
"I'll wait for Tao Yuan to come back and discuss it with him. If we're going to resolve this, we'll definitely do it right the first time. I'll talk to you about it then."
Zhao Shuyi did not object.
She still didn't think it was a big deal, just a little annoying.
Since I'm already so familiar with Sister Mulan, it doesn't matter which of our two families handles the matter.
"Alright, I'll discuss it with Gu Yan tonight and see if we can come up with a solution. Don't worry, it's not my fault, and there are always more people with clear heads."
However, to everyone's surprise, Qian Zhaodi acted so quickly.
Before Gu Yan and Tao Yuan had even returned to their family compound, a letter of complaint appeared in the political commissar's office.
But Zhao Shuyi and the others didn't know that.
After carefully analyzing the whole situation, Zhao Shuyi felt that it wasn't too difficult to handle.
With Xia Mulan agreeing to help, she was even less worried, so she ate and rested as usual, and her mood was not greatly affected.
She had originally planned to go to bed a little later tonight, waiting for Gu Yan to come back so she could talk to him and avoid disturbing him.
She had just finished washing up and came out of the bathroom when she saw Gu Yan return.
He's back so early!
For convenience, Zhao Shuyi was only wearing a rather loose but very short skirt.
Because her clothes had accidentally fallen off the stool and onto the floor last time, they were too dirty to wear, so she thought she would just throw on any old clothes and wear them back inside.
She only slacked off this once!
I should have just put the stuff into my spatial storage!
How embarrassing!
She's dressed so lightly in such a cool place, Gu Yan will definitely misunderstand.
Gu Yan was also stunned. He had just entered the courtyard when he met Zhao Shuyi's eyes, which were showing off her long, fair legs.
Then Zhao Shuyi, like a startled rabbit, covered her chest with her hand and dashed into the room.
He didn't actually see anything, but Zhao Shuyi's actions allowed people to guess what was going on.
Gu Yan's throat felt a little dry.
Zhao Shuyi, who was frantically changing clothes in the room, wasn't much better off than him.
After quickly getting dressed, Zhao Shuyi casually dried her hair and walked out.
"Why are you back so early today?" Zhao Shuyi broke the silence first, afraid that he would say something awkward.
Gu Yan's eyes darted around, and he took a moment to react.
"Someone submitted a report to the political commissar."
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