Chapter 185 Thanking My Lifesaver
"The steamed buns are ready!"
Zhao Dongmei's loud voice rang out in the courtyard.
The two straightened their clothes and came out.
"I've made a lot of steamed buns, why don't you all come down and have some?"
Shen Yi shook his head: "No, this is a mission, we can't break the rules, it's not appropriate to eat and drink for free."
"How can this be considered eating and drinking for free? This is to express our gratitude to our savior!"
Shen Yi still insisted: "That won't work either, there are regulations."
Liu Zhixia's eyes lit up: "How about I treat you? Or you can treat your comrades to a meal, that's not illegal, is it?"
Shen Yi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's fine! Okay, I'll call a few people down to get it later."
"That's more like it! After working so hard all this time, we can't let everyone go home hungry!"
Looking at his busy wife, Shen Yi's eyes were full of smiles: "It's been a long time since I've had my wife's cooking, I'm craving it too."
After a busy day, Shen Yi was starving. He grabbed a steaming hot meat bun and took a big bite, his mouth dripping with oil.
He took two more and handed them to the army doctor.
The military doctor waved his hand sternly: "We will not take a single needle or thread from the people; this is a matter of discipline!"
Shen Yi laughed: "This is my own home, and my wife made it! Why not eat it if it's free!"
Upon hearing this, the military doctor's eyes lit up instantly: "Your wife made this?"
He swallowed hard, then took the steamed bun with a smile: "I absolutely have to try it! I've only ever eaten the pickled vegetables you bragged about before, I haven't tasted this kind of cooking yet. If the pickled vegetables are this good, the steamed buns must be amazing too!"
Liu Zhixia brought out two plates of steamed buns and distributed them to the villagers who had helped her.
Hearing the army doctor's praise, she humbly replied, "This is not just my achievement; my mother and Zhao, the educated youth, also helped."
Zhao Dongmei quickly waved her hand: "I just helped out by packing a few, Xia did all the kneading and filling preparation!"
The medic took a bite, and the aroma of the meat filled the air. He couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Mmm! This is amazing! Delicious!"
Shen Yi took two more steamed buns, wrapped them in oil paper, and handed them to the army doctor: "Here, take these with you to eat on the road!"
He turned to Liu Zhixia and said, "Wife, I'll go upstairs and tell the brothers to take turns coming down to get the buns."
"Okay, we still have enough filling, let's wrap some more."
Shen Yi happily agreed and pulled the military doctor up the mountain.
On the way, the army doctor glanced at him sideways: "Kid, don't be so helpful. Just say what you want to say."
Shen Yi lowered his voice: "My application to accompany my military spouse has been stuck. You're a senior, you must have a way, could you please help me?"
The military doctor ate his steamed bun in silence.
Shen Yi grew anxious: "You can't eat and then not do the job!"
The medic waved the steamed bun in his hand and snorted, "What do you mean you didn't do your job? Weren't you just treating your brother-in-law's gunshot wound?"
Seeing the army doctor pretending to be stupid, Shen Yi was about to refute when the army doctor stuffed the remaining half of the bun into his mouth.
"Alright, I got it! Don't rush this. Everyone's had their buns soon, and people are bound to be grateful. Who would dare to hold you back? Plus, there's the favor we got from those pickled vegetables. Go back and have those guys whisper sweet nothings in your ear... no, I mean, say a few nice things to you, and that'll be the end of it, right?"
Shen Yi swallowed the steamed bun, seemingly lost in thought: "That makes sense! This time, she not only helped us catch the wanted criminal, but also solved a major case. That's a real military achievement. I don't believe the higher-ups can turn a blind eye."
The military doctor smiled meaningfully: "Don't just focus on the kidnapping case. This He Shijie has a dirty past; he's had connections with the Gu and Lu families. Interrogate him thoroughly; you might uncover more than you can chew. Your wife really did a great job this time! You're just benefiting from her!"
Shen Yi chuckled, his face full of pride: "That's right! Ever since I married her, my luck has improved, and my achievements have skyrocketed."
Back on the mountain, Lu Kai had already cleaned up the battlefield.
"The people are under control and can be evacuated at any time."
Seeing Lu Kai's expectant eyes, Shen Yi waved his hand and said, "Take a few brothers to the Liu family. My wife made some steamed buns. Everyone should eat their fill before you leave. Also, go back and visit Aunt Zhou and Zhao Zhiqing. They were also frightened this time."
Lu Kai was so happy that his back teeth were showing: "Alright! I'll take the men down right now!"
Upon hearing that there was delicious food, the soldiers were all overjoyed and happily followed Lu Kai down the mountain.
Shen Yi walked into the makeshift tent.
"How is He Shijie?"
The medic stepped forward and examined the patient: "He won't die, his condition has stabilized. You know what, that powder your wife gave me is amazing! It stopped the bleeding immediately after I sprinkled it on. I didn't know she knew medicine!"
Shen Yi scratched his head: "I haven't heard of it."
The military doctor leaned over, his eyes shining: "I'll ask him about this later! If this prescription can be promoted, it will be a great thing for the entire army!"
Shen Yi narrowed his eyes: "Then what about accompanying the army..."
"Don't worry!" The military doctor rolled his eyes at him, "I've already promised to help you! When your wife arrives, be sure to bring her here so we can have a proper medical exchange!"
Shen Yi nodded in satisfaction.
Although I don't know where my wife got the medicine, having an influential person speak on my behalf means the matter is basically settled.
Before long, the rich aroma of meat buns filled the hillside.
Liu Zhixia followed the soldiers to deliver steamed buns up the mountain.
Upon seeing his wife, Shen Yi became like a clingy big dog, snuggling up to tightly envelop her small hand in his warm palm.
"Why did you follow us? The mountain road is difficult to travel."
“You’ll definitely leave after you finish eating, so I thought… I’d stay a little longer if I could.”
These words made the soldiers around them, who were eating steamed buns, suddenly lose their appetite for meat, and a sour smell filled the air.
Shen Yi chuckled and pulled her aside to sit down, avoiding the resentful gazes of the group of bachelors.
"Don't worry, this application will definitely be approved soon. You've done a great job. He Shijie's case is quite significant, and there's no reason for the higher-ups to hold it up any longer."
Liu Zhixia was somewhat surprised. So the reason there hadn't been any news for so long was because things had gotten stuck.
"Is it because of my... background or something else? Will it cause you any trouble?"
Shen Yi shook his head, his eyes resolute: "Nothing of the sort! It's just that someone is deliberately trying to trip me up. But things are different now. You're my wife, and a meritorious contributor. Who dares to say a word against it?"
Seeing Shen Yi's affirmative gaze, Liu Zhixia felt a sweet warmth in her heart: "That's good. Then I'll go back and start packing. As soon as I get the report, I'll leave immediately!"
"So urgent?"
Liu Zhixia blinked: "You're not happy about it?"
"Of course I'd love to! I'd love to tie you to my belt and take you away!"
Suddenly remembering something, Shen Yi asked seriously, "You came with me, is everything alright at home? Have you taken care of all those messy things in the village?"
Liu Zhixia nodded: "Don't worry. Now Aunt Zhou is in charge of the brigade. The Lu family is heavily in debt and can't take care of themselves. They can't cause any trouble. Lu Xiaohui is gone too. It's just Gu Mansheng and the Lu father and son fighting like dogs. No one can harm our family."
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