Chapter 178 Dark Cuisine
Huo Chunyan didn't think too much about it and shook her head, saying, "No, I think my sister-in-law cares about you a lot, that's why she's so careful when choosing things for you."
These words sounded very nice, and Huo Chenzhou was happy to hear them, but he still pretended to be completely indifferent.
The next day, Huo Chenzhou and Shen Zhixia took the child back home. After returning to the military camp, Huo Chenzhou went to work two days later.
When he went to work, he made sure to wear his own watch and even rolled up his sleeves.
He spent the day like this, meeting many people, but no one asked him about the watch.
He felt somewhat disappointed.
Fortunately, after getting off work, Sun Baojun rushed over. He looked at Huo Chenzhou, his eyes fixed on his watch, and immediately started to say something.
Huo Chenzhou smiled and said, "You want to ask me about this watch, right? I don't need my old watch anymore. This is a watch my wife bought for me. I told her it was too expensive and not to buy it, but she insisted on buying it for me, so I couldn't do anything about it."
He sighed, "My sister said she spent a long time choosing this watch for me. It's true that having a wife makes all the difference; she's always thinking about you. Actually, my old watch wasn't broken; it was still usable, but my wife didn't like it."
Sun Baojun: "?"
Who asked him about the watch?
He wouldn't have noticed it at all if Huo Chenzhou hadn't mentioned his watch.
But since Huo Chenzhou had brought it up, he could only bite the bullet and say, "Commander Huo, your new watch is really nice."
Huo Chenzhou said with satisfaction, "It's all thanks to my wife's good taste."
He then mentioned the watch, and after listening to him, Sun Baojun revealed his true purpose: "Commander Huo, where is Comrade Huo Chunyan? Didn't she come back with you?"
Huo Chenzhou didn't hide anything from him and told him about Huo Hua directly. Of course, he couldn't tell him everything that had happened to Huo Hua. He only told Sun Baojun that Huo Hua had broken his leg in an accident and that Huo Chunyan had to stay and take care of him.
"So that's how it is."
Sun Baojun couldn't help but ask, "When will she be back?"
According to Huo Chenzhou, Huo Hua's injuries would likely require several months of recovery, which would mean Huo Chunyan would have to take care of him for a few months, and he wouldn't be able to see Huo Chunyan for a long time.
His relationship with Huo Chunyan had just begun to blossom, but now they can't even meet. He doesn't know if Huo Chunyan will feel like a stranger to him when he finally sees her again.
"It'll be at most ten days or so. I asked her to come back sooner. I've hired a caregiver for my brother, and my mom is also taking care of him, so it's not too busy," Huo Chenzhou said.
Sun Baojun immediately perked up and shouted, "I understand!"
Huo Chenzhou: "Why are you suddenly shouting like that?"
If you know, you know. It's not a big deal. Sun Baojun is acting like he's crazy.
Sun Baojun just smiled.
In the afternoon, he went back with Huo Chenzhou. Huo Chenzhou said speechlessly, "What are you doing following me?"
He was exhausted after a long day and just wanted to go back to see his wife and children. He felt full of energy. Sun Baojun, an old bachelor, didn't know what he would do if he went back with him.
Huo Chenzhou didn't invite him either, so he said with disdain, "Let me tell you, I didn't invite you to dinner."
Sun Baojun was still very happy: "I know, I'll go cook for my sister-in-law."
Huo Chenzhou glared at him: "No need, she's my wife. I know how to cook for her, you don't need to. If you want to cook, you can go find a wife yourself."
Sun Baojun was thick-skinned. He knew Huo Chenzhou wouldn't kick him out, so he continued to walk behind Huo Chenzhou. He just wanted to find a wife, which was why he kept following Huo Chenzhou. Otherwise, with Huo Chenzhou's bad temper, who would want to talk to him?
Now that Huo Chunyan is not around, he needs to make a good impression on Huo Chenzhou and Shen Zhixia so that they will have a good impression of him, which will make his marriage with Huo Chunyan go more smoothly in the future.
After Shen Zhixia returned, she began visiting her neighbors.
When she went back this time, she bought a lot of local specialties and shared them with everyone.
Zhang Weihong also brought some things, all homemade pickled vegetables and some soybean paste: "Zhixia, these are all homemade, they're so delicious. Even if you just make noodles at home, they won't be bland."
"Thank you, sister-in-law," Shen Zhixia said with a smile.
She also gave Zhang Weihong the local specialties she had bought.
When Zhang Weihong saw that there were even dried chickens and ducks, she immediately didn't want to accept them: "Hey, this is too expensive, you can't accept it. The things I gave you are worthless."
Shen Zhixia said, "I just bought these things casually, and I didn't make them myself. They don't have your sentimental value."
After much persuasion, Zhang Weihong had no choice but to accept it.
Zhang Weihong returned a few days ago, and everyone in the family compound also returned, except for Shen Zhixia's family. Moreover, because of some business, Huo Chenzhou extended his vacation by two days. He had taken an advance on his vacation, so he would have two fewer days off next year.
Zhang Weihong asked, "Why are you celebrating the New Year for so long? Did something happen?"
Shen Zhixia said, "What could have happened? It was just so much fun that I couldn't help but stay for a few more days. And I ate a lot of things, look, I've even gained weight."
Zhang Weihong is a very loyal person and a good friend of hers. She believes that even if she tells Huo Hua about his affairs, Huo Hua will not tell anyone else, but there is no need to.
Shen Zhixia wasn't the type to talk about things, and besides, Zhang Weihong didn't know Huo Hua, so there was no interaction between them.
“Where have you gained weight? I think you’ve actually gotten thinner after having a baby. Your waist is so slim…” Zhang Weihong said.
After chatting with her for a couple more minutes, Shen Zhixia said, "Sister Zhang, I have to go back now. The baby will probably wake up soon."
"Okay, there's no one to take care of your child now, you should go back."
"Um."
Shen Zhixia had only been out for two minutes when the two children were fast asleep on the bed. When she returned, the children were still asleep.
Huo Chenzhou was already cooking in the kitchen, and to her surprise, Sun Baojun was also cooking in the kitchen.
When Shen Zhixia returned, Sun Baojun proudly said, "Sister-in-law, you're back! I made some pastries today, you must try them."
His face wore a fawning smile.
Shen Zhixia: "Pastries?"
"Yes, I researched it myself, I'm sure you'll like it."
After he finished speaking, he brought out a plate of steaming hot pastries.
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