Besides, after being discharged from the hospital, except that she no longer worked in the hotel, her other behaviors were the same as before. She was loud, talkative, and liked to serve some homemade food to everyone.

She was just wearing a wine-red woolen hat. She was thin before, and now she was even thinner and more bony. She was afraid that Hu Qiang would not be able to survive here if she died, so she brought Hu Qiang out to ask everyone to take care of him.

When Zi Rui came back in the evening, he happened to run into Chen Dafen and her son at the door. Chen Yun quickly invited them in. Chen Dafen touched Zi Rui's face and said distressedly, "Why does the child have to go to school so late?"

Her fingers were dry. She was only in her forties, but her finger joints were protruding. It was obvious that she was used to working. She put her hand on Zi Rui's face, and Zi Rui felt a little uncomfortable.

"It's time for evening self-study now. Originally, I wanted his father to pick him up, but today his father has a basketball game to play and then go to a dinner party, so I have to trouble grandpa to take him on the motorcycle." Chen Yun smiled and pulled them in.

She sat on the sofa and peeled apples with everyone. Chen Dafen asked Hu Qiang to take Zi Rui into the house to play, while she talked to Chen Yun about some private matters.

"I don't know how many more years I can hold on. I hope our Lao Hu doesn't quit so quickly. If he goes back, I might die right away. Qiangqiang still has two years to take the college entrance examination. If he can successfully get into a university, I will die without regrets."

Parents all want the best for their sons. Chen Yun also thinks so. She can understand Chen Dafen. When a woman dies, especially a man in his prime, he will find another wife. I remember the family living next door to Chen Yun. The wife just passed away, and the matchmaker came the next day. The funeral hadn't even started yet. When the wife was still alive, the couple was very loving and rarely quarreled.

When she mentioned this incident, her mother told her: "Men and women are different. A woman can live without a man, but a man cannot live even for a single day without a woman."

Chen Yun disagrees. She thinks this is just making excuses for men. In this era of gender equality, many women tolerate cheating men and like to say that it will be the same if they change to another man. They use this excuse to numb themselves and advise other women not to divorce easily.

However, she still wanted to comfort Chen Dafen: "Qiangqiang still has a long way to go, you must not just leave him alone. Even if he goes to college, he may not be insured. It's better to have you by his side, and you still have to see him get married and have children."

Chen Dafen smiled and shook her head: "You don't know." As long as the child's life is saved, it's good enough. As for her, she has lived many more years. But no matter who she tells these things to, no one will believe her.

These topics were too heavy. Chen Yun saw her off and then heaved a long sigh of relief.

When Liu Qiao came back, he saw Chen Yun in a daze, and he quickly came over and called her, "Yun Yun, why are you in a daze?"

"Nothing, I just saw Sister Dafen today and felt a little sad. She almost placed all her hopes on Qiangqiang. It felt like she was completely relieved. She asked me to help take care of her son in the future." Chen Yun sighed.

Liu Qiao also felt a little regretful: "I watched Qiangqiang grow up, but his mother was really good to him, but she spoiled him. We are soldiers and don't have that much time at home, so it's still women who take care of children. Fortunately, Dafen is a military dependent, otherwise you can see how much money her illness would cost. Even now that they are in this situation, Hu Qiang is still in love with that girl. He must be immature. I'm afraid he doesn't even know how immature he is."

That's it, Chen Yun thought. Hu Qiang has been accustomed to his mother treating him well for so many years. He is only used to asking for things but never giving anything in return. He himself doesn't even know how to treat his mother.

**

The New Year is coming in the compound. Liu Qiao has surpassed Xiao Shunping this year and has become the deputy division commander. After all, he is younger and more capable. Sometimes, after passing the level of regiment commander, the promotion to the higher level depends on age and qualifications.

Chen Yun was still the same as before, not thinking it was a big deal and doing things in a low profile. Because she knew her husband's ambitions were far greater than this, being driven back from Beijing would be his eternal pain, he would definitely seize this opportunity to climb up, otherwise if he changed his job and returned to Jiangcheng, not only Liu Qiao would not be able to bear it, I'm afraid even his parents would feel the same way.

During the dinner, no one could ignore Chen Yun, but Chen Yun didn't like this feeling. Most people were so friendly to her because of her identity, not because she attracted them in some way.

After the dinner, Liu Qiao secretly pulled her into the car. Chen Yun was puzzled: "Where are you taking me?"

"Secret." Liu Qiao wrinkled his nose at her deliberately.

Chen Yun smiled and said, "You are being mysterious."

He turned left and right until he reached an alley. Chen Yun was puzzled and followed him down. After Liu Qiao parked the car, he took her hand and went in together.

The alley was deep, and only footsteps could be heard as Chen Yun walked inside. She was still a little scared. She swallowed and asked Liu Qiao who was holding her, "Where are we going?"

Liu Qiao smiled and said, "Come with me and you will know."

There are many ancient alleys like this in Jiangning. He took Chen Yun to the end of the alley, pushed open the half-open door, and heard a familiar local accent. Chen Yun looked at the family mixing hot dry noodles in surprise, and she glanced at Liu Qiao.

Liu Qiao looked at her lovingly: "You always told me that you wanted to eat hot dry noodles, but Jiangning doesn't have it. I looked for a craftsman in Jiangcheng when I was free these few days, and now I have found one. This is authentic. Come and try it."

The familiar aroma of sesame wafted in the air, and Chen Yun couldn't help but take the bowl and stir it. Liu Qiao watched her eat with a smile. The fragrant and sticky noodles slid into her mouth smoothly, and the carrots were sizzling in her mouth. While she was eating, Liu Qiao took a tissue to help her wipe her mouth.

Chen Yun always likes to nod her head every time she eats something she likes. After she finished eating, Liu Qiao paid for her. Chen Yun felt a little guilty when she saw the amount of money. This bowl of noodles really cost a lot of money.

She thought she could go home after finishing her noodles, but Liu Qiao continued, "We should still watch the Spring Festival Gala when we go back. Why don't I take you to the hot springs and then go back directly."

Chen Yun followed him to a hot spring center. Originally, she thought it was an ordinary hot spring center, but unexpectedly, the facilities were very luxurious. Because Chen Yun had just finished her meal half an hour ago, Liu Qiao also prepared digestive tea for her. It was obvious that she had made arrangements in advance.

The sour and sweet tea, no one knows how it was made, but Chen Yun felt a little sleepy while drinking it. Liu Qiao quickly helped her to change clothes, "After changing clothes, let's take a shower and soak for a while."

He also helped Chen Yun change her clothes. Chen Yun was so comfortable soaking in the water. Liu Qiao liked to see her like this, naive, lazy, and heart-warming.