Chapter 64 The one who told you to be so reckless was none other than the female lead...
A new, beautiful military dependent from Beijing?
For some reason, Zhao Shuyi had a bad feeling.
She asked, "Which officer's family member are you?"
Zhang Yue said, "You don't know yet, do you? Just two days after you left, Company Commander Han was investigated. They said he leaked some secrets or something, anyway, it was a serious violation of discipline, so naturally he can no longer stay in the army."
"The higher-ups need to appoint a new person, and it just so happens that Company Commander Zheng has arrived."
Upon hearing the name of Company Commander Zheng, Zhao Shuyi's bad premonition intensified.
"I think Company Commander Zheng's wife's surname is Xu, and her name is Xu Wanqing."
Zhao Shuyi sighed inwardly, her heart finally giving up.
"She is really beautiful, and speaks very gently. She always has a smile on her face. She got along well with many of the aunties and sisters-in-law in the family compound within just two days of arriving. Sister Huang likes her the most."
Huang Ying denied it.
"What do you mean I like her the most? She greeted me politely, so shouldn't I greet her warmly? I can't just have a cold face, can I?"
"But she does speak quite nicely, much better than some arrogant and condescending people."
Zhao Shuyi felt that something was not quite right.
The plot is compelling, and it's not surprising that the female lead comes to the family compound, but the timing doesn't quite add up.
But since the other party is already remarried, it's not surprising that they can still come to the family compound, whether the timing is right or not.
"But the incident at Company Commander Han's house should have just happened, so why did they arrive so far in advance?"
That's what's strange.
We can't just...
Zhao Shuyi thought that the other party couldn't possibly be able to predict the future, but then she thought that the other party really could.
However, she no longer remembered that this was mentioned in the book.
While this might be somewhat plausible from the female protagonist's perspective as a prophet, how could she possibly control the male protagonist to be transferred here?
"They were originally supposed to be deputy company commanders, but then this happened, so they were just promoted to company commanders directly. I heard that Company Commander Zheng had previously made meritorious contributions, but since there were no vacancies here, and this opportunity came along, they were simply promoted one level directly."
Zhao Shuyi remembered that Zheng Jingcheng was just a platoon leader in the book, and that he didn't reach a good position until much later in his previous life.
Is it a problem with my memory, or was my previous identity just a cover?
She couldn't guess.
Moreover, Zhao Shuyi felt that Zhang Yue's words sounded like polite formalities.
It feels like the higher-ups originally wanted to replace Han Ming, so they sent Zheng Jingcheng over ahead of time.
But I heard that Han Ming is doing a good job, and he also has connections with Lin Yu. Logically speaking, as long as he doesn't make any major mistakes, he shouldn't be in trouble.
Considering Lin Yu's hasty divorce and the fact that the other party was taken in for investigation, Zhao Shuyi felt that there might be some hidden reasons behind this, reasons that could not be told to outsiders.
Zhang Yue said, "I heard it from my brother, so I can't guarantee it's true, but if it is, then Company Commander Zheng is really lucky."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but agree.
After all, he's the male lead; if he's unlucky, things will get really bad.
Upon hearing this news, Zhao Shuyi was hardly happy.
Both she and the original owner's memories within her body harbored a deep-seated loathing for Xu Wanqing.
I don't want to live in the same place as Xu Wanqing.
What made Zhao Shuyi even more uneasy was the description of Gu Yan, the cannon fodder male supporting character, in the book.
The female protagonist came here to find Gu Yan, but Gu Yan ignored her and was very cold to her. As a result, when she came back a second time, she saw Gu Yan with a broken leg and a disability, which she found very satisfying.
If the plot becomes too intense, Gu Yan will likely still face that calamity.
Zhao Shuyi didn't want that to happen again.
It seems her decision to go to Chuncheng was the right one. We need to urge Gu Yan to make arrangements as soon as possible. If we can't afford to offend them, can't we at least avoid them, who are just cannon fodder?
"Shuyi, what are you thinking about? Why are you lost in thought?"
Zhao Shuyi smiled and said, "I just feel like I know this person you're talking about."
"Oh, you know her?" Zhang Yue was surprised, and then said, "You're both from Beijing, so it seems normal that you know each other. Sister Shuyi, what do you think of her? I always feel like she's a bit strange."
Zhang Yue spoke her last sentence in a low voice; she wasn't used to gossiping about people behind their backs.
Zhao Shuyi still had a smile on her face.
"I think I might be wrong. There are other people with the same name as her."
"Because the Xu Wanqing I know isn't a good person. Her mother works at a hospital and is corrupt and takes bribes. She's probably still under reform. And because of her mother's connections, she lives like a little princess. Besides, the person I'm talking about is already married, so it's definitely not her."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yue frowned deeply.
But she didn't say anything, since she didn't know them. She could only say, "Maybe it's not the same person."
Huang Ying glanced at Zhao Shuyi a couple of times, but Zhao Shuyi noticed and pretended not to see her.
With more people, there are more topics to discuss, and soon everyone was talking about other things, but Zhao Shuyi was still thinking about it.
As it turned out, Zhao Shuyi didn't dwell on it for long.
Before their meal was even ready, she saw the male lead, Zheng Jingcheng, again.
"Excuse me, does Comrade Zhao Shuyi live here?"
When everyone saw a man suddenly knocking on the door, and since he was a relatively unfamiliar man, they were all a little curious.
But Huang Ying recognized him; wasn't this the newly arrived Company Commander Zheng?
"Company Commander Zheng, are you looking for Shuyi?"
The other party probably didn't expect there to be so many of them, but he only paused for a moment before quickly regaining his composure.
"Yes, is Comrade Zhao Shuyi home? I'm sorry to bother you."
Several people said in unison, "We won't disturb you, we won't disturb you."
Zhao Shuyi came out of the kitchen and saw this scene, finding it surprisingly funny.
But when she saw Zheng Jingcheng standing at the gate of the courtyard, she couldn't laugh anymore.
Why would he come here, and specifically look for me?
Even though I don't know what the other person wants to do, it's not good to shut them out.
Zhao Shuyi quickly stepped forward to greet him, "Comrade Zheng, what brings you here?"
"This is what my dad asked me to bring to you. I brought it here especially for you." He handed over an envelope.
He said it was his father, so there's no need to hide their relationship anymore?
That's true. Since they've already been recognized for their merits and rewards, there's really no need to hide it anymore.
However, it seems that they never said they wanted to hide it in the first place; it was all just Zhao Shuyi's guess based on what was shown in the book.
"I don't need it. You've just moved to the family compound, so you're probably still missing a lot of things. You can keep it for yourselves."
Accepting his father's things and accepting his own things have completely different meanings.
Moreover, she was trying her best to get out of the predicament in Beijing, so she befriended Secretary Zheng.
She thought that life might be tough after she came to Yunnan Province, but at least she wouldn't see those people from Beijing again, so Zhao Shuyi didn't pay much attention to what she did.
Now that this guy is with the female lead, I can't afford to mess with him.
In fact, she had guessed that the male and female leads would most likely still come here.
She was taking a chance.
Having been doing well lately, Zhao Shuyi has almost forgotten the unpleasant parts of the book.
She really didn't expect to meet the male and female leads so soon; she wasn't prepared at all.
"Does Comrade Zhao Shuyi know Xu Wanqing?"
See? Even though the female lead isn't physically present, she's still there at any time.
Zhao Shuyi really disliked the other person; even hearing the other person's name made her feel physically nauseous.
"I know her; she was a friend of mine before," Zhao Shuyi admitted.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Jingcheng's expression softened slightly. "Wanqing is unfamiliar with this place and is worried about not finding a companion. She would like to invite you to go out and explore with her."
Zhao Shuyi almost couldn't maintain her smile. She slightly lifted her eyelids and glanced at the other person.
Isn't she very popular in the family compound? Does she need to accompany him/her?
"Unfortunately, I have to go to work soon and won't be able to accompany her for a walk."
Even if she had the time and energy, she wouldn't do it. How much heart would she have to be to spend time alone with the female lead?
Zheng Jingcheng was slightly taken aback, probably not expecting this to be the case.
Zhao Shuyi definitely wouldn't explain her own affairs to him; she had nothing to say to the male and female leads.
The more you say, the less clear it becomes.
The other party didn't ask any further questions.
"That's really unfortunate. Let's make an appointment when we have time."
Zhao Shuyi politely agreed, but everyone knew it was just a casual remark and it didn't matter if she just agreed casually.
Zheng Jingcheng then stuffed the envelope in his hand into Zhao Shuyi's hand.
Zhao Shuyi frowned and refused, but the other person still insisted on giving it to her, showing great stubbornness.
She couldn't help but compare him to the character in the book, comparing him to how he looked now.
In fact, Zhao Shuyi's memory of the book was already somewhat hazy, and she couldn't quite remember how the male protagonist was described.
But I always felt that wasn't the case.
"Don't be so polite, this is a task my dad gave me."
He spoke in such a serious and methodical manner, just like the male protagonist in the books Zhao Shuyi used to read.
Zhao Shuyi still didn't want to have too much contact with Zheng Jingcheng.
Seeing Zhao Shuyi's resolute attitude, the other party simply pursed his lips and said, "Take this; it's my father's gift. I'll be leaving now."
After saying that, he wasn't afraid of being seen by others, and put the things directly on the table.
Upon seeing the envelope on the table, everyone's gossipy hearts were already ablaze.
Zhao Shuyi took the initiative to explain to them that her family was acquainted with the elders of the Zheng family, so the elders asked her to bring some things over.
No one said anything. They gave it away openly in front of so many people, not secretly.
Even if someone said there was something going on between the two, no one would believe it.
Besides, no one would think much of it. Haven't you seen how lovey-dovey Zhao Shuyi and Gu Yan have been these past two days?
These women, who have lived in the family compound for so long, haven't seen such a lovey-dovey young couple in a long time.
Zheng Jingcheng's appearance did not dampen Zhao Shuyi's and everyone's spirits, and they continued cooking in a lively atmosphere.
When Gu Yan returned at noon, he pulled Zhao Shuyi into the room.
Zhao Shuyi thought he had something on his mind, and after a moment's thought, Gu Yan hugged her and gave her a big kiss.
"What are you doing?" Zhao Shuyi was completely bewildered. "Everyone is still outside."
Gu Yan smiled but said nothing, and simply pulled her out the door again.
Once he stepped outside, he was back to being the aloof and ascetic Deputy Regiment Commander Gu. Look at how he put on that act, it's just ridiculous.
Zhao Shuyi found it rather amusing, but seeing a more authentic side of Gu Yan made her feel quite good, which showed that the relationship between the two was indeed becoming closer and closer.
Because Zhao Shuyi is leaving early tomorrow morning, the two of them won't have much time together, so Gu Yan specially took the afternoon off.
Once everyone knew he had taken leave, they all wisely left quickly after the meal.
The men in their families often go out to do missions, so they understand the hardship of couples living apart the most.
Therefore, everyone was very self-disciplined.
Zhao Shuyi didn't try to persuade him to stay.
We're all good friends, so getting together is fine, but keeping a certain distance might actually be better.
But she is different from Gu Yan.
She and Gu Yan were going to spend their lives together, so they naturally needed to nurture their relationship carefully.
After everyone left, the two of them started discussing what to do in the afternoon.
Gu Yan wanted Zhao Shuyi to rest at home and just sit and chat with her, since Zhao Shuyi had to take the bus early the next morning, which would be quite tiring.
But as soon as he said that, alarm bells immediately went off in Zhao Shuyi's mind.
Ah, men.
She was afraid she would have to stay in bed all afternoon.
How embarrassing it would be if someone came looking for me and I got caught.
She doesn't want to.
"Let's go out for a walk, let's go to the countryside, it's been a long time since we've been out."
Since what happened to Cai Xiaoyue, Zhao Shuyi has not been able to go out, fearing danger.
When she was with Gu Yan, she went out even less. The only time they went out was once at the very beginning when Gu Yan took her out, and she accidentally fell into the water that time.
"Let's go fishing and grill some fish."
After a moment's thought, Gu Yan guessed what Zhao Shuyi was thinking. He was both amused and exasperated, but since she had already brought it up, Gu Yan naturally had to oblige her.
"Okay, whatever you say, let's go fishing. Do you need a fishing rod?"
Zhao Shuyi smiled casually, "No need, we mainly want to eat fish."
The main thing is being with the other person.
Fishing in any form is fine.
Gu Yan naturally complied, preparing water and baskets, and the two set off quickly.
Although they set off a bit late today, with Gu Yan with them, the two of them weren't worried at all. Besides, the place they were going to wasn't deep in the mountains, so they wouldn't encounter any major problems.
Even thinking about the venomous snake she had encountered on the mountain before, Zhao Shuyi still felt a lingering fear.
When she told Gu Yan what he had said, Gu Yan stopped and pulled her to walk back.
"Forget it, let's not go. There's always danger up in the mountains, and I'm afraid I won't be able to keep an eye on you for a while."
He was quite confident going out on his own. Over the years, he had encountered many venomous snakes and ferocious beasts during his missions and had figured out some ways to deal with them.
However, bringing Zhao Shuyi along introduced many uncertainties, and Gu Yan dared not take the risk.
Zhao Shuyi would never desert her post.
"If you're not going, then I'll go by myself," Zhao Shuyi said, trying to break free from his hand.
Gu Yan was no match for her.
He gave in right then and there.
"Then be careful in a bit, listen to me, we'll go and come back as soon as possible."
Zhao Shuyi hummed in agreement.
"I'll do whatever you say, don't worry. I've prepared some medicine powder. We'll sprinkle some on before we go up the mountain."
She's afraid of dying, so of course she has to be careful.
Last time was really bad luck.
Zhao Shuyi didn't hear Gu Yan's response, so she turned to look at him and saw that he had a tense face and seemed to be thinking about something.
"I came back to see you out of kindness, and you're still angry with me?" she teased him.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yan's face showed a somewhat frightened expression, quite vividly. "I didn't," he quickly denied.
Zhao Shuyi teased him, "Then why did you give me the cold shoulder?"
Gu Yan forced a smile. "No, I was just thinking about what I should do if we encounter danger later."
Gu Yan was well aware that the chances of encountering venomous snakes at this time of year were very small, but he was still worried.
"Oh, so you were giving a hard time to the snake. That makes more sense."
Seeing that he was genuinely worried, Zhao Shuyi tried to distract him by asking about Xu Wanqing.
"Didn't you say she got married before? And I remember that person wasn't Zheng Jingcheng, right? How come she suddenly came to join Zheng Jingcheng in the army?"
Speaking of this, Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but sigh.
The female lead is really something.
This can all be explained away.
If Zhao Shuyi hadn't mentioned it, Gu Yan would have almost forgotten about it.
"I'm not entirely clear on the specifics, but what I'm certain of is that since she's here, her political background check must have been successful. We don't require officers not to marry divorced women."
Zhao Shuyi knew this was the truth, but she just found it somewhat unbelievable.
"Could you stay away from her from now on?" Zhao Shuyi asked seriously.
She had never said such a thing to Gu Yan before, which surprised Gu Yan.
Zhao Shuyi didn't look at him, but instead started thinking about the female lead.
"She's a bit strange, and she's very scheming. She was the one who kept advising me not to get involved with you. She said you were just a hopeless officer from a remote mountain village, and that I wouldn't have a good future if I followed you."
Seeing that Gu Yan's face darkened, Zhao Shuyi forced herself to say, "Now that she's here herself, isn't that a contradiction?"
"Besides, when I came from Beijing, I had a rather unpleasant encounter with her. She knows you are my husband, and she might try to sabotage things. Just ignore her."
Gu Yan hummed in agreement, "I won't pay any attention to other women."
He reassured Zhao Shuyi.
Zhao Shuyi chuckled, "No need for that." She wasn't that strict.
"I have nothing to say to them," Gu Yan said in a cold tone, just like before.
That's how he is when he meets a girl; it's truly not easy for him to have a wife like her.
Before Zhao Shuyi could find another topic, Gu Yan said dryly, "Don't talk too much with those male doctors. Men who don't keep their distance from the opposite sex have some other thoughts in their minds. They don't have good intentions. Don't be fooled."
If he sends his wife to work and ends up losing her, he'll probably regret it terribly.
Zhao Shuyi suppressed a laugh. So, his cold face was because he was thinking about her and those male doctors? How ridiculous.
How do you know so much that you've done this kind of thing before?
"No, but I've seen quite a few."
If you say no, then you definitely don't have it.
Zhao Shuyi believed him.
She said, seemingly unintentionally, "If you're really worried, then work harder and get transferred to Kunming as soon as possible."
Originally, Zhao Shuyi had no such idea and was even worried that it would affect Gu Yan's future.
But now that the female lead has arrived, Zhao Shuyi thinks it's good to have him transferred away, as it might avoid the injury mentioned in the book.
Gu Yan naturally didn't know what she was thinking, and assumed that she had realized the disadvantages of living apart after a week of separation.
Of course, he felt that his wife still missed him.
Realizing this, Gu Yan's heart softened.
"Okay, I will try my best. Give me some time, and I will try to resolve it within six months."
Within six months, Zhao Shuyi was unsure when that incident had occurred, and she still felt somewhat uneasy.
But she didn't dare to urge him too much, worried that Gu Yan would be under too much pressure and that it would affect his basic judgment.
"Anyway, as soon as possible, but the premise is that you are safe. If anything happens to you, I will definitely blame you."
Hearing her say such things again, Gu Yan felt more distressed and heartbroken than uncomfortable as before.
The thought that he couldn't be with Zhao Shuyi made him feel like he couldn't even breathe.
"I know, I will be careful."
No one had ever cared about Gu Yan's safety so much before, and Gu Yan was actually very grateful.
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Once they left the city, the two held hands, just like couples in later generations who went out for a spring outing together.
Every now and then, Gu Yan would pinch and rub her hand, expressing his intimacy in a silent way.
Zhao Shuyi let him do as he pleased, and she actually enjoyed the intimacy.
This is what Zhao Shuyi thinks is the perfect relationship between partners should be like.
She no longer worries about the uncertainties that might happen in the future, nor does she think about what she should do if she were to switch back with the original owner of this body.
Just as Gu Yan said, we should cherish the present moment because the happiness we have now is hard-won.
The two took the same route as before and arrived at the stream at a little past three o'clock, which wasn't too late.
It was still quite sunny on the way, but once we got to the shady spot, that refreshing feeling came over us again.
That's how the weather is in Yunnan Province; the ultraviolet radiation is strong, and it's quite cool when there's no sun.
Worried that Zhao Shuyi would catch a cold, Gu Yan took her coat out of the basket and draped it over her shoulders.
Zhao Shuyi didn't want it and tossed it aside.
"I'll go gather firewood, you go catch fish. If we divide the work, it'll be faster."
Zhao Shuyi hadn't been up the mountain for a long time, but she was actually quite tempted to go, as her personal space could be enriched once again.
Gu Yan disagreed. She was still thinking about what Zhao Shuyi had said about encountering a poisonous snake and was very worried. She insisted on going to collect firewood with Zhao Shuyi.
Actually, the two of them had already picked up some along the way, so they only needed to pick up a little more.
But when Gu Yan saw her again this time, he seemed to treat her like a child who needed to be protected at all times.
Zhao Shuyi felt helpless, but no one dislikes being pampered. Since Gu Yan was willing to pamper her, then let him.
Soon, Gu Yan was gathering firewood, catching fish, cleaning the fish, and grilling the fish, his movements so swift and skillful it was as if he were performing.
Zhao Shuyi knew she couldn't do it, so she just watched attentively.
She knew this was a decisive and efficient habit that Gu Yan had developed through countless training sessions.
That's really a bargain for her; she can enjoy the fruits of her labor, hehe.
Zhao Shuyi didn't pull any tricks this time, and didn't add anything related to the spiritual spring water to the fish, but it still tasted great.
She thought it was probably because she was in a good mood.
After wandering around outside, it was already dark when they returned to their residential compound. From a distance, they saw a person standing at the gate of their compound.
Zhao Shuyi looked closely.
"It looks like Li Qian."
The two quickened their pace and went over to take a look, and sure enough, it was Li Qian.
Li Qian was happy to see them return.
"Dr. Zhao, you're back! I just heard you were back. I brought you some red date cakes that I made."
She knew that she had had some unpleasantness with Zhao Shuyi in the past, so she wasn't sad that she couldn't fit into Zhao's circle; she just tried her best to express her goodwill.
When the jujube cake was handed to her, Zhao Shuyi noticed another person standing by the wall. It turned out that Ye Xuedong had come with her.
The two seem to have a good relationship, and they might actually be able to live a good life together.
"You're too kind. You've come all this way, why did you bring gifts? Please come in and have a seat."
Gu Yan had already opened the door, and Zhao Shuyi invited the two of them inside.
"We won't go in." Li Qian had come specifically to deliver something to Zhao Shuyi.
She felt really guilty because her past immaturity had offended many people. She hadn't cared before, but after experiencing so many things, she realized that many of her actions could potentially hurt others.
However, Zhao Shuyi not only disregarded past grievances but also treated her illness and told her about what had happened to that family. She was truly grateful to Zhao Shuyi and was willing to befriend her.
She was quite reluctant to see Zhao Shuyi leave for work in Chuncheng so soon.
But this was something that would benefit Zhao Shuyi's future, so she could only wish her well.
Just as Li Qian was about to say goodbye and leave, she heard Ye Xuedong say, "Since you're already here, come in and sit for a while. Could you please take a look at her? She's been taking the medicine you prescribed these past few days. See if she's getting any better."
Zhao Shuyi agreed. It was just a matter of taking a pulse; it wouldn't take her long to take a patient, let alone a friend.
"Don't be so polite, come in and sit down. It's just a small favor, let's chat."
Since she had already said that, it would be ungrateful for Li Qian to refuse. Li Qian wasn't completely lacking in emotional intelligence, so she agreed.
"Have you had dinner yet? Let's have dinner together. We're a little hungry and haven't eaten."
They had all seen the fish Gu Yan was carrying, which was why Li Qian didn't want to come in at first.
Before she could refuse, Ye Xuedong agreed.
"I've heard that you're a great cook, sister-in-law. I'm here to try it today."
Zhao Shuyi certainly wouldn't refuse; it was just a matter of adding two more pairs of chopsticks, and they had caught a lot of fish today, so there was no problem sharing them.
"Let's eat first and then take your pulse."
Zhao Shuyi wanted to give the other person a proper check-up and also give her a massage and acupuncture.
Zhao Shuyi felt that the books she had been reading recently had not been in vain; she felt she had learned a lot and that it was good to have the opportunity to put them into practice.
The two were now guests and could only follow instructions, but they were both very eager to help in the kitchen. For a while, there were four people in the kitchen, which was a bit crowded.
Zhao Shuyi's cooking skills are truly impressive; she's also very efficient and quickly prepared the meal.
Li Qian stared at it, not wanting to blink.
She suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
"Dr. Zhao, I never knew you were such a good cook. The things I usually send you are just too inadequate."
That's like showing off your skills in front of Guan Yu (a legendary Chinese martial artist).
Zhao Shuyi quickly retorted, "No, not at all. Putting aside everything else, I especially love the pickles you made. They're so delicious with porridge, but I have absolutely no idea how to make them. If I could buy them at the supply and marketing cooperative, I would be so happy."
Zhao Shuyi never exaggerates when it comes to these things; she genuinely thinks the other person's pickles are delicious.
Actually, not only her pickles, but also her desserts are very good.
However, the pickles are special; they must have a special recipe or method for seasoning them.
Zhao Shuyi was certainly not foolish enough to ask others about these things; she could only offer praise.
Unexpectedly, just as she was thinking this, Li Qian said, "Dr. Zhao, if you like it, I can tell you how to make it, so you can make it yourself when you're alone in Chuncheng."
Zhao Shuyi was shocked. How could she be so kind, not holding anything back from her?
The other person seemed to see Zhao Shuyi's doubts and said with a smile, "The recipe for these pickles was passed down from my family. Since private sales are not allowed now, there's no use for me keeping it. I might as well give it to someone who likes it."
When Zhao Shuyi noticed that Ye Xuedong next to her didn't say anything when she said this, but just frowned slightly, probably thinking to himself that Li Qian was too naive.
“Sister Li Qian, you can’t think like that. You can’t do business now, but you might not be able to in the future. You have to understand that times are constantly changing.”
"And you have such a good idea, go apply for a job at a food factory..." At this point, Zhao Shuyi paused, forgetting that her previous man worked at a food factory.
Zhao Shuyi immediately had some bad thoughts, and she felt a little uncomfortable.
Seeing that the other person had no expression, she suppressed her emotions and continued, "Or you could apply for a small pickle workshop or factory in our residential compound or some other unit. That would improve your status and income. Don't give away such a good thing to someone else for nothing next time."
Zhao Shuyi didn't understand these things very well, but she roughly knew that there should be similar paths.
Li Qian felt a mix of emotions as she listened to Zhao Shuyi's words.
Seeing Zhao Shuyi's brief pause just now, she knew that Zhao Shuyi must have guessed some of the things that had happened to her before.
The Li family is based in Shanghai and started their business in the food industry.
It was through these recipes that they grew their business and accumulated some wealth.
Later, during the process of building her fortune, countless people tried to take advantage of the Li family's recipes. That person wasn't the first, but he was the one who hurt her the most.
Li Qian remembered her father's instructions: she must never give the prescription to that person.
The father said that as long as he had the prescription, the other party would treat her well. He probably never expected that the other party could be so heartless.
The fact that the two of them went so far as to divorce and even wish they could kill each other wasn't just because of this catastrophe; it was also because she had always been unwilling to hand over the prescription.
Li Qian knew it was dangerous to keep the prescription in her hands, so she thought it would be better to hand it over.
If she's going to hand it over, she'll naturally give the formula to someone she's willing to give it to.
Actually, there wasn't much kindness Zhao Shuyi had done for her.
She inexplicably trusted the other person.
To her surprise, the other party refused her prescription and explained the pros and cons to her.
She understood all the reasons, but the reasoning Zhao Shuyi gave still made her eyes sting with tears.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to keep it even if I keep it, so I think it's better to share it with everyone."
Upon reflection, Zhao Shuyi realized that her concerns were not unfounded.
Sometimes, it's truly a case of "a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime."
"Things will get better someday, believe me, things will get better someday."
Zhao Shuyi knew that this day was still a long way off, but it was definitely coming.
"Really? Can it really get better?"
Li Qian's voice choked with emotion, clearly indicating that she had accumulated too much disappointment.
Zhao Shuyi nodded affirmatively.
"No society stays the same forever." She couldn't say more.
"If you want to keep the recipe, try to give away as few pickles as possible in the future. You can make them for yourself."
This pickle recipe is obviously very good, but pickles are not an essential commodity, so Li Qian doesn't need to hand them over to the collective unless she sells them to foreigners to earn some foreign exchange.
Zhao Shuyi knew that the country was actually quite short of foreign exchange at this time, but she saw that Li Qian was naive and didn't know much about this, so she didn't say much. She could save it for after the reform and opening up.
The time is neither short nor long, and it's not insurmountable. There's no need to rush. She hopes Li Qian can also calm down and settle down.
"Sister Li Qian, if you are interested, you might be able to study these things more. Maybe you can even create better formulas yourself. When the time is right, it will be your time to shine with your family's formulas."
"As long as a person is alive, there is always hope. We just need to find this path and persevere."
Her words not only moved Li Qian, but also touched Gu Yan and Ye Xuedong.
When everyone sat down at the table, they were all feeling a bit heavy-hearted, but as soon as they started eating, that heaviness vanished instantly.
Ye Xuedong joked, "I was right to be shameless this time. Sister-in-law, your cooking skills are truly amazing. I've never eaten such delicious food before."
"How could you say such a thing in front of Sister Li Qian? If it were me, I definitely wouldn't talk to you."
Ye Xuedong was taken aback at first, then laughed sheepishly. When he looked at Li Qian, he found that Li Qian was also looking at him. The two stared at each other, and both looked away as if they had been burned.
Zhao Shuyi pretended not to see it and invited the two of them to eat.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Gu Yan went to clean up the kitchen, and Ye Xuedong helped him.
Zhao Shuyi took Li Qian's pulse inside the room.
"You're recovering well. It seems you've been following my advice about taking your medicine and eating a proper diet, Sister Li Qian."
Li Qian nodded, "I did everything you said, Comrade Zhao, and Ye Xuedong took good care of me. He never bought any vegetables that would make me sick."
Zhao Shuyi said casually, "It seems that Company Commander Ye has been very good to you. Sister Li Qian, you've finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel."
Li Qian's face didn't show any joy or shyness; instead, she looked somewhat melancholy, suggesting that there might be more to their marriage than met the eye.
"Sometimes fate is so wonderful, it inexplicably brings two people together. The person you thought was impossible may be your life partner. Let's cherish it as we go."
This is ultimately the other party's family matter. Zhao Shuyi should say a few words and that's enough. Saying too much would be too offensive.
Zhao Shuyi brought up Li Qian's condition again. Although her health was improving, she was still not completely free of problems.
Her condition requires continuous treatment, and she may fully recover in the future, but this will inevitably be a very long process.
Li Qian said she would do whatever Zhao Shuyi said. She was a very obedient patient, just like Sister Mulan, and she was really easy to take care of.
Then Zhao Shuyi gave the other person a massage and acupuncture, mainly using spiritual spring water.
By the time they had seen the couple off, it was already 11:30 p.m.
The two were very grateful. Before leaving, Li Qian kept telling Zhao Shuyi to let her know when she returned, and Zhao Shuyi smiled and agreed.
As a result, some people were unhappy after the people were sent away.
Gu Yan pinned Zhao Shuyi behind the courtyard gate and whispered in her ear, "Wife, you've given them too much time."
His wife finally managed to find time to come back and see him, but she spent several hours on that couple. How could Gu Yan tolerate this? He was furious.
Zhao Shuyi knew that Gu Yancai wouldn't get angry over such a small matter, so instead of trying to coax him, she directly demonstrated her love for him through her actions.
Having learned martial arts for some time, she easily jumped up, grabbing Gu Yan and wrapping her legs around his waist.
Gu Yan was startled at first, but he still caught her steadily. Then he couldn't suppress his smile and still had to stubbornly scold Zhao Shuyi.
"Don't do something so dangerous all of a sudden. What if I don't react in time and catch you, and you fall?"
"So what if I fall? My husband doesn't care about me anyway. He doesn't want to catch me when he sees me about to fall, so let me fall. I can take it anyway."
This girl's words can really infuriate people, but Gu Yan still loves her just the way she is.
Not wanting the other person to say anything he didn't want to hear, he lowered his head and sealed their lips with his.
Zhao Shuyi was so dizzy from the kisses that by the time she came to her senses, Gu Yan had already carried her into the house and pinned her to the bed.
The two bickered for a while before Gu Yan stopped them in time.
"You have to go to work tomorrow, so you should get some rest."
Zhao Shuyi has to get up at five o'clock tomorrow morning to catch the bus, otherwise she will miss it. Even so, she took an hour off.
She works so hard; only those who truly care know how much she suffers.
Although Gu Yan was not full, he dared not act recklessly anymore and carried Zhao Shuyi to wash up.
But Zhao Shuyi was reluctant to part with him. The thought of not knowing when she would see Gu Yan again made her feel very uncomfortable.
"Let's do it one more time, I can't bear to part with you."
It was dark and her expression was unclear, but Zhao Shuyi could say anything now. After the first time, everything became simple.
"You still need to take the bus tomorrow."
Heaven knows how Gu Yan managed to restrain himself from saying such a thing.
But Zhao Shuyi had her own way of breaking Gu Yan's restraint.
She clung to Gu Yan like an octopus, her voice soft and sweet as she spoke, "Isn't that perfect? We can sleep in the car."
If Gu Yan could still hold back, he wouldn't be a man. Then the two of them did it several more times, and Zhao Shuyi almost lost track of time.
She couldn't be bothered to care; with Gu Yan around, he definitely wouldn't let her be late.
Unexpectedly, when Zhao Shuyi woke up, it was already broad daylight. Startled, she sat up in shock from her deathbed and cried out, "Gu Yan! Gu Yan!"
Soon, she heard footsteps, and a moment later, Gu Yan appeared at the door of the room.
Zhao Shuyi hurriedly put on her clothes, not forgetting to glare at Gu Yan as she did so.
"Why didn't you call me? I was going to be late. You're so mean! I just went to the hospital. This will leave a bad impression on people."
Doctors hate being late the most.
Gu Yan said, "Take your time, don't rush. I've already called Uncle Ying and asked him to ask for leave for you. I'll take you there in a bit."
Zhao Shuyi stopped what she was doing.
"Don't you have to go to work? Won't this interfere with your work too much?"
She didn't even care about taking leave herself; it seemed she had caused trouble for Gu Yan again.
But Gu Yan said firmly, "No, I haven't asked for leave much of a time. I have plenty of leave, so don't worry."
Don't worry, Zhao Shuyi can't be at ease.
"I feel like a seductive concubine who is influencing the emperor's morning court session."
Gu Yan smiled at first upon hearing this, but quickly put on a serious face.
"A few taboo words in one sentence, don't talk nonsense in the future. Get ready and come out to eat. Are you feeling unwell?"
Zhao Shuyi subconsciously glared at him. This had become a regular occurrence between the two of them. Every time, Gu Yan would try to seduce her in every way, and then she would be thoroughly tormented. Whenever she woke up in the morning and Gu Yan asked her how it went, she would be glared at and scolded.
But today, before Zhao Shuyi could even start scolding, she met Gu Yan's ambiguous smile and immediately felt guilty. After all, it wasn't Gu Yan who was unrestrained last night, but her.
But women always manage to deliver a fatal blow to men in the details.
Zhao Shuyi said, "It's all your fault. Who told you to be so reckless?"
Gu Yan laughed; it was indeed his fault, and he couldn't refute it at all.
Zhao Shuyi was quite arrogant after winning the battle, but after she came to her senses, she found herself feeling terrible, and she couldn't help but glare at Gu Yan.
Unfortunately, the matter wasn't Gu Yan's fault, which really angered her.
When it was time to eat, Zhao Shuyi learned that Gu Yan had asked for leave, borrowed a car, bought breakfast, and even picked some vegetables from the garden for her. He had arranged everything perfectly, so Zhao Shuyi didn't blame him at all and was very touched.
After a quick meal, Gu Yan drove her to Chuncheng.
As soon as the two drove out of the residential compound, they were stopped by someone—none other than the female lead, Xu Wanqing.
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