She wasn't without male companions, like Uncle Zhong, Li Yang, and other men in the residential area. They were all very kind to her, giving her candy and patting her head every time they saw her.
But no one else would lift her up high and spin her around like Gu Yunzheng.
Zhou Xiaonian thought happily that she liked Uncle Gu the most, and she wished she could see Uncle Gu every day in the future.
After the two young comrades who escorted Liang Guiying and her granddaughter had their meal, they went to find a place to rest, as they had to rush back the next day.
Liang Guiying and Zhou Xiaonian got into the military jeep.
She thought that the journey back to camp that Gu Yunzheng mentioned would only take one or two hours at most, but she never expected that the car ride would last for eight hours.
It was already evening when we arrived at our destination. A red sun hung in the sky, turning the sky a vibrant red.
Zhou Yue, dressed in combat gear, appeared from the horizon and rushed over: "Niannian!"
Zhou Xiaonian, held by Zhou Yue, first pouted in grievance, then burst into tears: "Mommy! Bad Mommy, waaaaah..."
She hasn't come back for so long, and the other kids at kindergarten are saying her mom doesn't want her anymore, that she's a wild child without a mom or dad, boohoo...
Zhou Yue and her daughter embraced and wept bitterly.
Liang Guiying turned her face away, her eyes also red.
She saw that Gu Yunzheng's eyes were also red, and a strange expression appeared on his face, like joy, relief, and tenderness.
But when she looked closely, Gu Yunzheng had a cold and aloof expression.
Zhou Yue's residence is a small courtyard.
Upon entering, there is a small courtyard. To the right of the courtyard is the kitchen, and to the left is the bathroom. The small living room is about 20 square meters, and then there are two bedrooms.
Compared to the two-story villa in Jiangcheng, this courtyard is really small, but there is a way to live in a small place. As long as the family is together, what does it matter if the living conditions are a little rough?
Besides, she has skillful hands; she can improve any harsh environment.
Zhou Xiaonian was already exhausted from the car ride, and after seeing Zhou Yue, she cried for a while and then fell asleep in Zhou Yue's arms.
Back at her residence, Zhou Yue was reluctant to let go.
Liang Guiying patted her: "Little girl, you're so calm. If you hold her while she sleeps, your arms will go numb in a bit... We've already gotten through this, and there's a long road ahead. It's not something that can be rushed."
Zhou Yue knew there was plenty of time ahead, but she just wanted to hold her daughter, as if holding her like this could make up for the past year or so.
Gu Yunzheng and Li Wei helped them put away their luggage and then left. Before leaving, they told Liang Guiying, "Grandma Niannian, don't bother tonight. The canteen knows you're coming and has already prepared food. Rest for a while, and someone will call you over when it's time."
"How could I possibly accept that?"
"This is a military practice; no matter whose family member comes to visit, the unit will treat them to their first meal."
"Okay."
Liang Guiying was a restless person; after carrying her luggage into the house, she went straight to the kitchen.
The kitchen contained a pot, a stove, firewood, and a simple cabinet.
But the pots and pans were covered in ash, and there wasn't a speck of ash in the stove. It seemed that Zhou Yue hadn't cooked a single meal since moving in.
That makes sense. The army has a canteen, and Zhou Yue's training is very demanding. If she cooked her own meals, she would have to go out to buy groceries, which would be too much trouble. Eating directly from the canteen is much more convenient, and Zhou Yue can also use the time she spends cooking and cleaning to rest.
However, the food in the canteen was all cooked in a large pot, and it was never as good as what she cooked herself. Liang Guiying immediately decided that she would cook delicious Jiangcheng dishes for Zhou Yue every day from now on, so that she would eat well and be happy, and raise her to be plump and healthy!
After washing the pots and pans, Liang Guiying boiled some water and did a quick tidy-up of the house.
About an hour later, Zhou Xiaonian woke up, and Liang Guiying helped her take a bath.
A short while later, a soldier came over and said that the canteen would be open for lunch soon. Liang Guiying then quickly washed her face and neck, changed into a clean and tidy outfit, and went to the canteen with Zhou Yue and Zhou Xiaonian.
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