Mo Yucheng was running between Yangjia Village and the county town every day, and everyone was talking about how something was going on with their boss.
Mo Chenzhi was still feeling guilty about what he had said at the hospital, and he heard them asking about his uncle.
I felt even more uncomfortable. My family didn't know about my uncle's health and well-being. I wondered how upset my grandmother would be if she knew.
Mo Yucheng noticed that his nephew seemed unhappy, so he came over to have a heart-to-heart talk with him.
"What's wrong? You've seemed down these past few days?"
"Nothing, I just suddenly felt homesick."
"You brat, are you trying to fool me? I raised you, do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"
Mo Chenzhi felt even more distressed. Like a child, he nestled in Xiao Shu's arms. Mo Yucheng patted his back without saying a word.
After venting his anger for a while, he looked at his uncle and said, "If it weren't for me..."
"Alright, why are you acting so effeminate? As a soldier, you know your duties. Stop thinking nonsense."
"Then why have you been appearing and disappearing so mysteriously lately?"
“I’m taking care of my comrade’s niece. He’s been working in the countryside here. My comrade just had sex a couple of days ago. His niece was worried about the safety of the house she was in at first, so I’ve been staying there recently.”
"That must be Song Yining, the educated youth from Yangjia Village, right? We were so grateful to her for bringing us intelligence that time. After this incident, we even had to apply for an award for her."
"Then remember that, don't forget it." Seeing that my nephew is better now, I feel relieved. That kid has been too sensitive lately.
Seeing that he was about to say something, she said, "Alright, that's settled then. Things here will take a few more days to process, so you should follow up on that as soon as possible."
After saying that, he went out. Before Mo Chenzhi could react, his uncle turned back and said, "You've been working hard lately. I'm going to store some firewood for the little girl so she can have some peace and quiet. The summer harvest is coming up soon."
Hearing what my uncle said just now, I wondered why he couldn't sleep. This old man has such a good side.
They're the kind of people who never stop until they're completely exhausted, yet they also have a tender and gentle side—that's truly rare!
If everyone saw Mo Yucheng chopping firewood for a girl again recently, they would definitely be shocked. The cold-faced Yama has another side, it's too unreal!
Guo Jinhua, who was standing outside the door wanting to come in, was somewhat incredulous upon hearing the words of the leader and the squad leader.
He's gone to gather firewood for that little girl again; they're all gossiping about their boss's private affairs.
Mo Yucheng had no idea that his soldiers had found out he was chopping wood for Song Yining, and that they had all come to present him with a banner when they finished their mission.
Although Song Yining still applies the medicinal juice to her face every day, there are times when she forgets. One night, she had just finished washing her face when she heard a noise outside.
Forgetting that her face was made without any additives, she appeared before Mo Yucheng with fair skin and a beautiful appearance.
Mo Yucheng was lucky today. He encountered a big wild boar not long after he went up the mountain, and he took care of it in no time.
While everyone was asleep, they led the wild boar back. The boar was so big that they didn't notice it bumping into the door as they entered.
Song Yining, who was making a lot of noise, quickly came out to check, carrying a flashlight, and bumped right into Mo Yucheng who was returning.
When Song Yining saw Mo Yucheng carrying a large wild boar, she was quite surprised. The wild boar was ugly and had long tusks, which looked quite frightening.
When Mo Yucheng saw the girl come out, he signaled to close the door. He then carried the pig into the kitchen. Before Song Yining closed the door, she looked around to make sure there were no traces of blood before quickly closing the door.
Inside the house, a kerosene lamp cast a dim light. Song Yining held a flashlight that wasn't turned off, and out of the corner of her eye, it shone on her face. Mo Yucheng looked up at the girl.
At the very beginning, without exception, Song Yining squatted down and looked at the wild boar with a flashlight. When Mo Yucheng saw that she was not afraid, he had a new perspective on the girl.
No, I must have been seeing things. I looked at the girl's face again and realized that her face had been altered.
He understood that in rural areas, pretty girls would be coveted by villagers, so he was at peace with it.
Song Yining stood there without saying a word, and the atmosphere instantly became extremely awkward.
Mo Yucheng said, "Aren't you scared? We were lucky today. We ran into a big wild boar as soon as we got up the mountain. I'll make you some jerky and salted meat at an 80% discount, so you can eat a little bit every day."
"It's such a big one, I can't finish it myself. Leave me some, and you can do whatever you want with the rest."
"Then you go to sleep first! I'll get it out tonight; it's not good if someone sees it during the day."
Seeing that there was nothing else to do and that she couldn't help, Song Yining prepared to go to sleep, as she had to go to work the next day.
Mo Yucheng added, "Is there something on your face? Don't forget to rush out next time so that someone can see it."
Song Yining belatedly realized that she had just finished washing her face when she heard the door open. She had forgotten about it. No wonder Mo Yucheng said that.
Song Yining went to sleep as if nothing had happened, not putting on an act in front of Mo Yucheng, and just doing whatever she was supposed to do.
Mo Yucheng watched the girl return to her room, and then he remembered seeing that fair and beautiful face.
Shaking his head and looking at the wild boar, he decided to get back to work; there was no time to sleep tonight.
The wild boar skin was too thick, so we discarded it. We took a knife from the kitchen and kept cutting it, finishing almost everything in one night.
Luckily, when they went to buy seasonings, they bought the same thing twice, otherwise the wild boar wouldn't have any seasonings to use tonight.
When Song Yining woke up in the morning, she saw that the kitchen had been cleaned up and the meal was ready, waiting for her to eat.
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