Chapter 11: I wonder who will benefit from this man in the future.
"Let's go." Jiang Ning walked over.
Shen Mo took the bag from her hand.
The two got into the jeep and went to the family compound. It would have taken more than half an hour to walk there, but less than ten minutes by car.
Upon arriving at the gate of the residential compound, Shen Mo parked his car at the entrance.
The car could have been driven in, but he didn't.
Jiang Ning wouldn't raise any questions.
There were also soldiers standing guard in front of the family compound, and they all knew Shen Mo.
After seeing Shen Mo salute, she remained motionless, but her gaze fell on Jiang Ning, who got off the car with Shen Mo.
Shen Mo always lived in the military dormitory, and was either training or on missions. The military wives in the family compound didn't know him at all.
In the past two days, Shen Mo has been frequently visiting the family compound, making it difficult for the military wives not to recognize him.
Moreover, Shen Mo was outstanding in appearance and had a dignified bearing, so the military wives couldn't help but gossip and ask their husbands who he was.
Many people were surprised to learn of Shen Mo's military rank, as they did not expect that Shen Mo, who looked so young, was already a deputy regimental commander.
In the family compound, only married men can apply.
Many people have long wanted to see what Shen Mo's wife looks like.
It's work time now, so there aren't many people in the residential compound, but there are some who are not working.
The family compound was an expansion, and there was only one road leading in. The buildings closest to the main gate were the newest ones, and it took a few more minutes to walk in to reach the bungalow with a yard that Shen Mo had applied for.
Jiang Ning looked around the houses with curiosity. She had completely accepted the fact that she had transmigrated into a book and come to a new and wonderful world. She was just like a curious child, looking around here and there.
The buildings being constructed now are very simple tenement buildings, all connected at one end. Every household puts their coal stoves at their doorsteps to cook. This kind of housing is quite rare in this era; in modern times, it would be considered a slum.
Fortunately, she didn't let Shen Mo apply for an apartment. Nowadays, people don't think about soundproofing in apartments. If there's an argument at home, everyone in the building can hear it.
Jiang Ning looked at these 'old relics' with curiosity. Some of the military wives living in the apartment building immediately poked their heads out to look at Shen Mo and Jiang Ning as they walked into the family compound.
Some people even came downstairs to watch the excitement. Neighbors always try to get to know them, and some military wives pretended to pass by and greeted them.
"You must be Comrade Shen, who's about to move in," a passing military dependent greeted Shen Mo. "I thought you were some sister-in-law's child who had joined the army."
These military dependents weren't actually interested in Shen Mo. While greeting Shen Mo, they subtly glanced at Jiang Ning beside him.
When Jiang Ning noticed the other person's gaze falling on her, she smiled politely. She simply couldn't bring herself to befriend someone she didn't know well.
They greeted a few people they encountered along the way and finally arrived at the house that Shen Mo had applied for.
They had no idea that a country bumpkin girl who had never seen the world was suddenly appearing in the family compound.
As the word spread, almost everyone in the compound knew about it.
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Jiang Ning looked at the house in front of her. It wasn't as new as the newly built buildings in front of her, but it wasn't that old either.
Shen Mo took out two keys and handed one to Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning readily accepted the key, while Shen Mo used his own key to unlock the doors. Both wooden doors were pushed open simultaneously, revealing everything inside.
The first thing Jiang Ning saw was a large tree in the left corner. The tree had lush branches and thick roots, and the branches that extended out looked very sturdy. It was clear at a glance that this tree was quite old.
Two thick ropes hung from the protruding branches, and below the ropes was a polished wooden board, large enough for two people to sit on.
Jiang Ning paused for a moment when she saw the swing.
I couldn't help but recall what she had said two days ago: she wanted a swing in the yard, and now the swing was right in front of her.
What surprised her even more was that the passageway in the middle of the courtyard was a stone-paved path that led directly to the inner room, and on the right side of the stone-paved path, there was a slightly deep pit that was dug and lined with red bricks.
Jiang Ning knew without even guessing what this pit was for.
She said she wanted a swing, so Shen Mo found a house with trees and hung a swing for her. She said she wanted to raise fish, so Shen Mo dug a pit in the house to make a pond.
This man takes her words far too seriously.
It's obvious that Shen Mo has been busy with house matters these past two days.
It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved. They were going to get divorced sooner or later, and Shen Mo was taking her words so seriously even though they were only living together for a short time. He was truly a good man.
Seeing her bright eyes, Shen Mo felt happy, and all the hardship and fatigue of the past two days vanished.
Seeing her happy made it worthwhile for him to ask Qian Feng and Yang Zhengtu to tidy up the yard, install a swing, and build a pond.
Shen Mo showed Jiang Ning the layout of the house. On the left was a large tree and a small house that was slightly shorter than the main room. The tree was so big that it could almost cover the entire open space on the left, making it a perfect place to cool off and grow flowers in the summer.
Shen Mo converted the corner of the doorway on the right into a pond. The muddy soil next to the pond looked fertile and loose, and it could also be used to grow flowers and vegetables.
Further ahead is the kitchen, the place where food is cooked.
Shen Mo led Jiang Ning past the kitchen and walked to the back. Only after they got there did she realize that there was a small backyard, where the toilet was located.
After looking at the backyard, we went to the front yard and led Jiang Ning into the main room. The main room was rectangular with three rooms: the middle one was the living room, there was a door on the right leading directly to the kitchen, and there was a room on the left.
Upon entering the room, you'll find basic furniture such as a bed, desk, and wardrobe.
“These are all resettlement supplies provided by the military,” Shen Mo explained. “This room is for you to sleep in, and you can add things as you wish.”
Although we have the basic furniture, it still looks a bit empty.
After tidying up the house, Shen Mo took her to see if she needed to buy anything else.
Hearing him say that, Jiang Ning knew he didn't intend to sleep with her, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Having been single her whole life, suddenly having a husband makes the thought of sleeping with another man still a little awkward.
But despite her awkwardness, she couldn't help asking, "So where will you sleep?"
Shen Mo said, "There's a small hut outside the room; I sleep there."
Jiang Ning nodded, then went into the house. The house was very clean, without a speck of dust.
It's obvious that someone cleaned it beforehand.
Jiang Ning knew that Shen Mo had done this, and she said, "You cleaned it all up? Why didn't you call me?"
“The house has been uninhabited for too long and is very messy. It’s not something a girl like you can clean up.” Shen Mo said in a low, husky voice, “I asked Qian Feng and Yang Zhengtu to clean it up together. It didn’t take much time.”
Jiang Ning nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Once the house is cleaned up, I'll cook a meal to thank them."
Perhaps this courtyard will no longer belong to her, but she is currently content living here.
When Shen Mo heard her offer to treat people to a meal, he knew she was very satisfied with the courtyard. For some reason, he just couldn't bear to see Jiang Ning tired, so he thought for a moment and said, "If you don't like cooking, I can do it."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning glanced at him in surprise.
She was surprised that Shen Mo could cook.
In this era where feudal ideas of male superiority and female inferiority still existed, men were responsible for external affairs and women for internal affairs. Men would work outside to earn money, while women would take care of the home, cook meals every day, and wait for their husbands to come home.
In short, there aren't many men in this era who can cook.
I wonder who will end up with this man.
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