"I don't want it. You should keep it so I can marry a sister-in-law."
The eldest and second eldest brothers are not young anymore, and it's time for them to start thinking about their marriages.
You can't always focus on yourself.
It's unfair to them, and Ruan Qiushui herself will feel guilty.
"I already have a boyfriend."
Ruan Qi'an said, still a little embarrassed.
"real?"
"Who is my future second sister-in-law? Where is she from? What does she do? How did you two meet?"
Ruan Qiushui became interested and pricked up her ears to hear the gossip.
"Two years ago, I had just finished my leave and was preparing to return to my unit to report for duty. On my way back, I encountered Lin Rongrong, who was innocent and naive, being harassed by a man for no reason."
"Seeing her weak and helpless appearance, I immediately stepped forward, chased away the thugs, and safely took her home."
"I took a liking to her at first sight. But I was afraid of being too forward and that she would think I was taking advantage of her, so I held back and didn't say anything."
Ruan Qi'an paused for a moment.
"Then what."
Ruan Qiushui was anxious, "Continue!"
"Then the next day, your second sister-in-law came to my door with my parents to thank me and gave me a wallet that she made herself."
"At that time, your second sister-in-law did not know my feelings. In order to see me more often, she worked hard and successfully passed the exam to join the cultural troupe. She performed for our unit for three consecutive days."
Ruan Qi'an was somewhat proud when he said this.
This is called mutual affection.
"uh-huh."
Ruan Qiushui tapped on the table, urging them on.
"Later, I went to participate in flood relief and rescue. While I was rescuing people in the water, I was swept away by the rapid current and lost consciousness. At that time, I suffered a head injury, and the doctor said that I might become a vegetable for the rest of my life."
“It was your second sister-in-law who stayed by my side and took care of me until I recovered.”
"If it weren't for her encouraging words in my ear every day, I don't think I would have made it to wake up."
God knows how he survived the period when he lost control of his body but remained conscious.
If it weren't for Lin Rongrong, he probably wouldn't want to live anymore.
"Second brother, why didn't you tell Father and Mother about your serious injuries and coma?"
Although it was very touching, my second brother's habit of only reporting good news and not bad news needs to be changed.
"I was just afraid you'd worry."
Before each mission, he would instruct his comrades: as long as he was still alive, do not tell their families.
My parents aren't in very good health, so if I tell them, I don't know who will worry about whom.
My elder brother is focused on his research; knowing this would interfere with important national affairs.
My little sister is too young to be frightened. But if she cries, who will comfort her?
If he's really dead, then send his ashes home.
"Second brother, you are being too selfish."
Ruan Qiushui looked disapproving.
"What are we? We're family, bound by blood. You don't even tell us when you're sick or injured. What do you take us for? Less than strangers?"
"If we don't even know your situation, do we deserve to be family? Why don't we sever our sibling relationship today? Anyway, you don't care about my feelings. If I get injured, disabled, or die in the future, you don't need to know."
Ruan Qiushui was in a huff.
Without drastic measures, my second brother will never change.
"Little sister."
Ruan Qi'an was helpless.
It's only been a short time since we last met, but my younger sister seems to have suddenly become much more sentimental.
"Do you know how to correct it?"
She admitted she was pregnant, and that's why she's being sensitive, so what?
"Okay, I'll definitely let you know next time I get hurt."
Whether or not to tell is up to him; he'll tell about minor injuries, but not major ones.
"A good comrade is one who admits his or her mistakes and corrects them."
Ruan Qiushui was satisfied.
"Little sister, how about you? Is he good to you? Are his family good to you? Have you been wronged or unhappy?"
Ruan Qi'an noticed that his younger sister looked a bit plumper than before, and she was wearing the latest trendy clothes, so she seemed to be doing quite well.
I wonder if, when no one can see, they suffer injustice but dare not speak out.
"Second brother, Gu Changfeng is very good to me, and his family is also very good to me. I am very happy."
No one interferes with what I do; they only offer their full support.
I also try to avoid putting her in a difficult position and take care of her feelings.
Compared to most daughters-in-law, she was much better.
"Who knows?"
Those involved are often blinded by their own perspective, and Ruan Qi'an wouldn't so easily believe his younger sister's words.
Anyway, he felt that Gu Changfeng was definitely up to no good.
"Second brother, you can't jump to conclusions too quickly. You'll understand once you get to know them."
Ruan Qiushui wouldn't argue with her second brother right now, lest he think she was showing favoritism.
"Third Sister-in-law, I've made the tea. Would you like me to bring it in?"
Gu Xiaoxiao wasn't sure if the conversation was over, so she didn't go in directly, afraid of disturbing the conversation.
"Xiaoxiao, you can just come in."
Ruan Qiushui waved from outside the door.
After Ruan Qi'an had drunk his tea and rested for a while, Ruan Qiushui led him to the next room.
"Second brother, come here, let me show you the room."
Ruan Qiushui went back to her room to get bedding and toiletries, which she placed in another guest room.
"Okay, I'll tidy up my things first."
Ruan Qi'an closed the door, took off his military uniform, changed into simple clothes, and then took the things he bought for his younger sister and helped put them into the kitchen.
"Second brother, what would you like to eat for lunch?"
After such a long train ride, my second brother must not have eaten well.
"I can eat anything, but why don't you cook it, Second Brother? Be careful not to burn yourself while you're tending the fire."
My younger sister has never cooked before. Is it safe for her to eat this? It won't be fatal, will it?
"Second brother, don't underestimate me, I'm a great cook."
"I can't really do anything in the kitchen, so why don't you go to the living room and have some tea?"
Ruan Qiushui kicked Ruan Qi'an out immediately.
"Sister-in-law, what do you want to make for lunch? I'll help you."
Seeing Ruan Qiushui busy, Gu Xiaoxiao felt it wouldn't be right to do nothing.
"I remember Aunt Liu next door raises ducks. Could you help me exchange one for one? And while you're at it, could you have her butcher it for me?"
Ruan Qiushui took two yuan and handed it to Gu Xiaoxiao.
The weather is getting warmer, and her appetite isn't very good. She wants to make some pickled radish and old duck soup.
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Gu Xiaoxiao took the money and walked out.
While Gu Xiaoxiao was out, Ruan Qiushui began preparing lunch for the three of them.
There wasn't time for soup at noon, so Ruan Qiushui cooked a pot of rice porridge, stir-fried two side dishes, steamed eight large meat buns, and boiled two pieces of sausage.
After a quick meal, Ruan Qiushui urged Ruan Qi'an to rest.
"Then Second Brother, you can take a nap first. Just call me if you need anything."
He was indeed tired.
Because he bought the ticket at the last minute, he couldn't get a sleeper berth. He even had to get a seat on the train because military personnel had priority.
After several days of travel, I was worried about my younger sister suffering, but I was also mentally exhausted.
Now that I'm relaxed, I just want to lie down and sleep right away.
Ruan Qiushui helped close the door, then walked over to Gu Xiaoxiao, who was playing with Hei Zi in the yard.
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