The group returned to the Sixth Iron Battalion the next day.
Because they bought so much stuff, Huo Bai drove a big truck to take them back this time.
Apart from the old man, everyone else sat in the back.
They sat together with their luggage.
Although the car didn't even have a canopy, and being exposed to the blazing sun wasn't exactly pleasant, it was still much better than being cooped up in a closed car.
With their futures secured, everyone was filled with hope, and some even joked with each other.
He Liping took out the hair ties he had bought for his wife and daughter from his pocket, waved them in front of his two brothers, and said, "Look at what I bought for your sister-in-law and niece, aren't they pretty?"
Apart from Shiyue smilingly saying "Good-looking" to him, the other two didn't even acknowledge him, and He Lixuan even rolled his eyes.
He Liping wasn't angry. Instead, he looked at Shiyue and asked, "Sister-in-law, what did Lixuan buy for you?"
Shiyue smiled but did not answer.
She knew her older brother was deliberately trying to anger her husband.
He knew perfectly well that all the man's money was now in his own pocket; since arriving in Nanping, his pockets were emptier than his face.
Where would he get the money to buy himself things?
It's not that Shiyue insists on controlling her husband's expenses; she doesn't care about that little bit of money at all, and she wouldn't do it for the sake of her husband's pride.
But He Lixuan insisted on letting her manage him, and even said, "Having a wife buy things for me makes me feel at ease."
Shiyue didn't know what was wrong with him, and she was too lazy to argue with him.
To be honest, though, when the brothers and their father-in-law returned to the Sixth Iron Battalion, there really wasn't much to spend money on.
So whether or not you get paid is not important.
Seeing his older brother bring him up, He Lixuan scoffed, "What's the point of talking about me? At least I have a wife. Why don't you talk about He Lao Er? He doesn't even have a girlfriend yet. If he doesn't come down from the base in a few years, he might be a bachelor for life!"
He Liping: "..."
He Lixue: "..."
I don't know why this conversation ended up referring to myself?
He Lixue was also impressed by how his third son had shifted the blame onto others.
He quickly closed his eyes and covered his face with a book he pulled out from somewhere.
He seemed to refuse to communicate with anyone.
He Liping was indeed reminded by his third brother.
He turned to look at his second son.
He snatched the book off He Lixue's face and said, "Why are you covering it up? If you cover it up, I won't say anything."
He sighed as he spoke, his expression full of sorrow.
He stared at He Lixue, who had sat up straight again but turned his back and ignored them, for a long time before tentatively asking, "How about I ask your sister-in-law to inquire around the camp and see if there are any good girls nearby?"
"No need!" He Lixue replied decisively, "Don't worry about me!"
"You think I want to take care of you!" He Liping poked him on the back of the head in anger.
"You seem pretty smart, but why are you so clueless when it comes to dating! Weren't you very popular back in school? Why didn't you find yourself a wife first!"
At this point, he himself realized that what he said was somewhat unreasonable.
After all, his second brother was only twenty-two years old when he went to the countryside with his mentor. Before that, he had been engrossed in his studies and had no time to think about dating.
Moreover, given his situation at the time, he had even written a letter severing ties with his family. Even if he were to date someone, he would have to break it off!
Thinking of this, He Liping felt even more upset.
He sighed heavily again, then looked at his third brother, who had a slight upturn on his lips and looked like he was watching a good show in silence, and kicked him.
He Lixuan chuckled softly.
"Just watch your second brother make a fool of himself, or he'll get back at you! Humph!" He Liping cursed at him.
After scolding his younger brother, He Liping turned his gaze to Shiyue, a hint of expectation in his expression.
"October..."
"Don't introduce me randomly, I won't see you even if you do!"
Before He Liping could finish speaking, He Lixue interrupted him.
He said, "I'll focus on my career before starting a family. I won't get married until I've succeeded in my career. Brother, don't worry about me. Just take care of yourself."
"You!" He Liping was furious with his second brother.
However, he also knew that his second brother spoke like that and was stubborn by nature.
Once he's made a decision, there's really nothing anyone can do about it.
He Liping felt a pang of sadness, wishing that his mother would wake up.
If Mom wakes up, she can still teach this brat a lesson; otherwise, he might really be destined to remain a bachelor for life.
If it weren't for the three brothers' words, Shiyue would have almost forgotten that her second brother was still a bachelor.
But thinking about it, she was also worried.
Fortunately, the eldest brother didn't say it out loud, otherwise Shiyue really wouldn't know where to introduce a potential partner to the second brother.
It's really not easy for him to find a wife given his current situation.
Moreover, Shiyue doesn't even know if any unmarried female comrades will go to that new base.
Their second brother's marriage is destined to become a major problem.
After this little incident, He Liping's good mood was gone for the rest of the time.
He leaned against the dashboard, looking up at the sky, lost in thought.
He Lixue, on the other hand, was more composed than all of them.
After confirming that his older brother wouldn't nag him anymore, he picked up the book again and began to read it carefully.
Shiyue sat to one side, leaning against her husband, silently observing He Lixue.
Their second brother is a very focused person. Such people easily devote all their energy to the things they care about, which makes them seem to have a low profile in other areas.
Aside from the initial time when she rescued him and helped him change his dressings, Shiyue didn't really have much interaction with him.
She barely even saw He Lixue's face after he washed it.
In her mind, whenever she thought of this person, she could still picture that pale, sickly face covered in blood.
Looking at him again now, she realized that her second brother was quite handsome.
His handsomeness was different from that of her husband, who had a very masculine and dashing look. He gave off a more refined and scholarly vibe, much like the kind of handsome scholar in a play.
He looks like a scholar.
It looks very nice.
With her mind preoccupied, Shi Yue stared at He Lixue for a longer time, her gaze becoming intense.
He Lixue was so engrossed in his studies that he didn't realize it, but He Liping, who was next to him, did.
He suppressed a laugh and poked his third brother, then gestured with his chin towards Shiyue, indicating for his brother to look.
He Lixuan stayed up late last night reading the new books he had bought, and he was almost asleep by now.
Only after being signaled by his older brother did he realize that his wife was staring at his second brother, practically drooling.
He couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
He poked Shiyue's cheek and asked, "What are you looking at? Is my second brother really that handsome?"
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