The factory is pressing me hard and has strict discipline, so I can't stay long.
He wanted to stay a few more days, even if it was just sitting outside the ward watching over them.
Before leaving, he patted Su Qingzhi on the shoulder.
Take care.
He knew how resilient this woman was, and that was precisely why he was even more worried that she would stubbornly hold on to the end.
He Zaizhou specially sent a soldier named Yang Wenbing to help.
Yang Wenbing usually takes care of tasks such as fetching water and medicine, wiping bodies, and moving heavy objects.
Su Qingzhi is currently pregnant, and bending over for too long will make her dizzy, and lifting heavy objects is even more dangerous.
With Yang Wenbing around, Su Qingzhi felt much more relaxed.
"Sister Wenlan, thank you so much these past few days."
Su Qingzhi looked at her.
She didn't say many words of thanks, but she remembered every little thing Yang Wenlan did.
"We are all military dependents, so it's only right that we help each other out."
Yang Wenlan smiled gently.
"Didn't Battalion Commander Shen apply for the family compound? We'll all be living in the same compound from now on, and I might need your help someday."
She spoke frankly.
The path of military dependents is not easy. They are separated for long periods of time, worry and exhaustion. What they need most is mutual support.
She hadn't spent much time with Su Qingzhi, but the more she looked at her, the more she liked her.
I heard that Su Qingzhi came from the countryside.
In the family compound, there are many military dependents like her who came from the countryside.
Some people are blunt in their speech, rough in their actions, and have a rustic air about them, making them unlikable.
But Su Qingzhi is different.
She looks delicate and frail, but she is incredibly resilient at heart.
Later, Chef Liu from the kitchen told her something.
At first, Su Qingzhi used the canteen's stove to stew soup every day.
Every time she finished cooking, she would pour out every last drop of the soup, leaving the bowl completely empty, not even a trace of solid matter.
When people first saw her doing this, they were all a little suspicious, thinking that she was a girl who didn't understand social etiquette.
Until one day, she came to the stove again and busied herself, this time making chicken soup.
Everyone couldn't help but peek inside, wondering if they would be generous today?
But Su Qingzhi remained unchanged.
This time, however, she didn't rush to leave. Instead, she quietly placed the small half-bowl of soup gently on Master Liu's stove.
Chef Liu was busy cooking, so he casually picked up a plate and took a bite.
With that first bite, the rich aroma of chicken wafted over, followed by a faint bitter taste on the tip of the tongue.
He immediately realized that this was no ordinary inspirational story.
The bitterness comes from the medicinal herbs, and the ingredients are carefully selected; it's not a recipe that an ordinary person could easily come up with.
Later, he quietly asked a few people and learned the truth.
It turns out that the soup Su Qingzhi stewed every day wasn't for herself, but a medicinal diet specially prepared for Shen Zhiyu to nourish his body.
The medicinal herbs inside are all prescribed by doctors themselves, paying attention to the timing and cooking time, and needing to be adjusted at any time according to the patient's condition.
Some people may experience adverse effects from drinking it, especially those with a cold or damp-heat constitution.
No wonder she never shares with others; it's not that she's stingy, she just doesn't dare to.
From that day on, Master Liu's attitude towards Su Qingzhi completely changed.
Now, as soon as she brings in the thermos, the hot water is ready and the stove is preheated.
Sometimes, Master Liu would ask a question in a low voice.
"Are you making a stew with ginseng and astragalus today? I specially dried some ginger slices this morning, I'll add some to it for you?"
Su Qingzhi always nodded with a smile.
"Thank you, Uncle Liu, you're so thoughtful."
One sentence from him made Master Liu feel extremely comfortable.
"Has A-Chuan applied for the family housing?"
Su Qingzhi was startled when she heard this.
She originally thought that this matter would have to wait at least another year, since the factory had strict regulations and limited spots.
Unexpectedly, Shen Zhiyu had already begun to take action.
"Commander Shen is now qualified."
Yang Wenlan said slowly as she bent down to mend the clothes.
"The couple always live separately, one in the east and one in the west, it doesn't look like a home at all."
She glanced at Su Qingzhi.
“If we weren’t eligible, we wouldn’t bring it up and would just turn a blind eye. But since we are eligible, wouldn’t it be better to get the paperwork done as soon as possible so the whole family can be reunited?”
"Think about it, if a child doesn't see his father often and just keeps asking 'Where did Daddy go?', wouldn't he feel empty inside? Children are very sensitive. Even if they don't say it, they remember it all."
Su Qingzhi listened and then nodded.
"you're right."
"I was too naive before. He was carrying so much on his shoulders, while I was only focused on taking care of Zhouzhou..."
Her eyes flickered slightly, and she said in a low voice.
"But A-Chuan has never mentioned this to me. I guess he wants to give me a surprise after the approval is granted."
Upon hearing this, Yang Wenlan slapped his forehead.
"I really can't keep my mouth shut! He told me not to say it beforehand, but I blurted it all out!"
"Oh dear, now the surprise is gone, and it's all out in the open."
Su Qingzhi burst out laughing.
"It's okay, sis. We'd find out about this sooner or later anyway, what difference does it make? Besides..."
"I'm very happy that he's willing to put in the effort to plan for me and the children."
After saying that, she stood up and picked up her coat.
"I'll go find Zhouzhou now. School should be over by now, right?"
"Go quickly!"
Yang Wenlan waved repeatedly.
"When the child sees his mother coming, he will surely jump and run over to her again."
The nurse at the nurses' station happened to be passing by and overheard the conversation clearly.
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