Chapter 144 Go to See Another Person's Shadow (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Xu Qingmo always felt that Wang Jing was looking at the shadow of another person through her.
After hesitating for a while, Xu Qingmo finally spoke up, "Mom, is there anything else you want to tell me?"
"Momo is amazing, she's my pride," Wang Jing said, her words still full of praise.
Knowing she couldn't hear anything else, Xu Qingmo simply stopped asking and let Wang Jing stare at her.
Wang Jing looked at it for a while before turning her gaze away. "It's getting late, let's all go back to our rooms and get some sleep. You're all quite tired from the day."
Wang Jing turned and left first.
Lu Ting walked over to Xu Qingmo and couldn't help but give her a thumbs up, "You're really amazing."
Why are you suddenly praising me?
“This Zhang Yan is second only to Uncle Shen. He was also a man who made outstanding contributions in the army. Now you’re teaching him kung fu. So I think you’re very impressive,” Lu Ting said sincerely.
Xu Qingmo asked curiously, "How's your horse stance coming along?"
Because of so many unexpected events recently, Xu Qingmo hasn't had a chance to conduct a spot check.
Since Lu Ting suddenly spoke to her, Xu Qingmo mentioned it briefly.
Lu Ting immediately squatted down in a horse stance, "We can conduct spot checks now."
Xu Qingmo looked at it carefully and had to admit that Lu Ting had become much more solid recently.
She's no longer the frail-looking person she was when we first met.
Xu Qingmo didn't praise her verbally, but said, "It's so-so. I think you could have done better."
"If I become even better, can I learn kung fu from you?"
"It depends on your performance."
"Don't worry, don't worry, I'll definitely get better and better."
As Lu Ting spoke, he started practicing the horse stance again. Xu Qingmo reminded him that it was time to go to sleep, but Lu Ting insisted on practicing the horse stance for a while longer before going to sleep.
Shen Jiang felt a warm feeling in his heart as he watched the two chatting and laughing.
Before he met Wang Jing, his life wasn't as eventful as it is now.
He always felt that he would grow old alone, having dedicated his life to the country.
Now, he finds that with people by his side, life can be so rich and fulfilling.
He must take good care of his family.
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The next day, Zhang Yan arrived uninvited.
The state-run restaurant has already arranged for a chef and a kitchen helper to come.
Zhang Yan volunteered to help, running around busily, while the kitchen helpers were left idle.
The kitchen helper was a little embarrassed. "I'd better do these things myself. If the boss finds out, I'll be in big trouble."
"Don't worry, your boss won't know."
The kitchen helper glanced at the chef, still not daring to be too idle, and started finding things to do for himself.
Eventually, it even escalated into him competing with Zhang Yan for work.
After preparing the meal, he served it on the table.
Zhang Yan sat down at the table and grinned foolishly at Xu Qingmo.
Shen Jiang and the others did not drive him away.
Zhang Yan would occasionally talk to Xu Qingmo, taking every word she said seriously.
This was the first time Shen Jiang had ever seen Zhang Yanyan so obedient.
Back in the army, Zhang Yan would always roll his eyes at him, looking resentful.
Having grown accustomed to that kind of attitude, this current fawning demeanor is unsettling, at least that's what Shen Jiang thinks.
"Can you be normal for once? We still need to eat," Shen Jiang reminded him.
Zhang Yan perfectly embodied the meaning of flattery.
“I’m perfectly normal. Do you have a problem with me?” Zhang Yan asked back.
Shen Jiang didn't want to talk to him. "Let's eat."
Zhang Yan pointed to the dishes on the table and urged Xu Qingmo to eat more.
It was half an hour later when we finished the meal.
Zhang Yan showed no intention of leaving.
He stared at Xu Qingmo, occasionally mimicking her moves from memory.
Xu Qingmo got annoyed by his stare and decided to teach him a few simple moves to drive him away.
"You're holding your hand in the wrong direction. You should do it in the opposite direction. Also, your leg strength isn't enough. Go back and practice your horse stance first. Come back to me to learn more after you've strengthened your leg muscles."
Zhang Yan's eyes lit up. "Really?"
He thought he would have to wait a while longer to start learning, but he didn't expect to be able to start so soon.
My heart is filled with joy.
"Of course it's true. I don't want you staring at me all the time, it's annoying." Xu Qingmo's tone couldn't hide her disdain.
Zhang Yan just chuckled foolishly, didn't bother them any further, left the place, and went back to his residence to immediately assume a horse stance.
I didn't see Zhang Yan again for the next three days.
Xu Qingmo was happy to be free, as chefs from the state-run restaurant came to cook for her every day, and she felt like she had gained a layer of fat on her stomach.
Her face has also become much rounder.
Xu Qingmo wasn't anxious. Winter was the season to gain weight; being a little fatter would help her withstand the colder weather.
On the fourth day, Zhang Yan appeared at Xu Qingmo's house again.
Upon meeting, he immediately demonstrated his horse stance.
Xu Qingmo circled around him without offering any praise, saying, "Your leg strength has indeed improved compared to before, but it's still not enough."
"Not enough?" Zhang Yan asked, puzzled. He exercised during the day and practiced horse stance at home at night, never sleeping until the wee hours of the morning.
"It's only been three days. If you want to practice the kung fu I teach, you need to practice the horse stance for at least a month, or even longer. Otherwise, even if I teach you those moves, you won't be able to bring out your full potential."
Xu Qingmo said it casually, just to avoid Zhang Yan bothering her recently.
Zhang Yan took it as a wise saying and kept it in mind. "I understand. I'll go back and continue practicing my horse stance. Wait for me to come back."
As Wang Jing passed by, she asked, "Aren't you going home after eating here?"
Zhang Yan originally intended to eat here before going back, but Xu Qingmo's words kept reminding him not to waste time.
Zhang Yan waved his hand, "No need, I'll come here to eat again next time. Thank you for your kindness, sister-in-law."
Wang Jing didn't insist that he stay. Not long after Zhang Yangang left, Xu Qingmo suggested that they eat.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Because the explosives that Xu Qingmo conjured by hand had tremendous power on the battlefield, they caused the enemy to retreat in defeat.
Those in power unanimously decided to give Xu Qingmo a good reward.
Shen Jiang relayed the news to Xu Qingmo, who was thrilled, her heart pounding wildly.
This is the original owner's muscle consciousness.
The next day, Xu Qingmo went to the military base with Shen Jiang, and the higher-ups specially awarded her a first-class merit.
Xu Qingmo looked at the medal on her chest, which shone brightly and looked very impressive.
At that moment, she had a different thought: she wanted to keep receiving such honors.
"Xu Qingmo, you're really amazing. You're young, but you're incredibly capable," the leader praised her.
A sense of pride welled up inside Xu Qingmo. "I just did what I was supposed to do."
"That's great. Your parents are both capable people, and so are you," the leader continued praising, then asked, "How are these explosives made? Could you teach our people how to do it?"
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