Duan Huaichuan didn't understand what Jiang Fu meant, so he simply ignored him.
He knew Li Qingqing well; she loved him deeply and would never ignore him.
But after a whole afternoon, no one else came to the ward. Jiang Fu did nothing but eat, drink, sleep, and read comic books.
There was no sign of Li Qingqing in the ward, and Duan Huaichuan felt a little anxious.
But he soon realized something.
When the two got married, Li Qingqing was determined to be with him. She was absolutely in love with him and had no reason to be afraid.
Moreover, he has always been in a dominant position in the marriage, both then and now.
After Shu Ying and her two children finished the formalities at the military kindergarten, they returned to find Li Qingqing already at home.
She patted the two children on the back and let them go play on the playground. She went inside and gently rocked the stroller where Tuantuan was sleeping.
"Why are you back so early again today? Did Zhong Yun'er go out again this afternoon?"
Li Qingqing was knitting a light blue sweater. Summer was almost over, and when it was time to wear sweaters, this one should be just finished.
She embroidered beautiful patterns on her hands and occasionally shook the round wooden cart.
“She arrived later than me. I came back shortly after you took the child out. Duan Huaichuan has already woken up, so he probably doesn’t need much care at the hospital anymore. I’ll just bring him meals every day, and Zhong Yun’er will take care of the rest.”
Upon hearing that Duan Huaichuan had woken up, Shu Ying's expression became somewhat subtle, and she shook her head with a hint of regret.
"It's so boring. I thought he could sleep a little longer, but he woke up so quickly. It would have been better if he had just stayed asleep. You wouldn't have had to see his annoying face, and you would still have money to spend. But there's no such thing as a perfect life. Otherwise, you would be the envy of many people."
Li Qingqing was amused by her: "You can only say that to us. If other people heard you say that, who knows what kind of joke it would make. Anyway, there's no fun in the hospital. I might as well come back and spend more time with the child. I've been leaving early and coming back late these days. Tuantuan looks taller than when he was born. Children change every day. I hope to spend more time with him."
Song Zhaodi sat down next to her, picking green beans and thinking about how to celebrate properly today.
"This little one does seem to have gotten quite chubby. It looks like we've been providing him with the right nutrition. You know what, I didn't notice it at first, but now that I look at him, his eyebrows do look just like yours."
Li Qingqing put down her knitting needles and examined him for a long time: "Hmm, it's just that his face shape looks like his father's. I wonder if it will change when he grows up."
Shu Ying gently rocked the cradle: "It's better if it looks like its mother, the little one will grow up."
Li Qingqing started knitting a new roll of yarn: "By the way, how is Xie Zhiyan doing? Is his condition stable? I've been so busy with my own things that I haven't had a chance to visit him."
Shu Ying held a peeler and peeled an apple: "He's much better now. He tried to get out of bed today, and I estimate he can be discharged in about a week. Anyway, he can recuperate at home just the same. I understand his feelings because he doesn't want to stay in the hospital all the time. It's the same wherever he is, so I might as well make him happy."
Xie Zhiyan is currently in the rehabilitation phase. He is still following the doctor's advice. The doctor does not allow him to engage in forced exercise, so he only stays within the range prescribed by the doctor.
Dr. Liu was very satisfied with this, after all, it's not easy to find a patient who follows the doctor's orders these days.
Li Qingqing nodded and took out a bunch of keys from her pocket: "Look."
Shu Ying's eyes lit up: "You've been allocated a house?"
Li Qingqing couldn't hide her smile: "Yes, it happened at noon today."
Although the house was allocated in Duan Huaichuan's name, as long as their marital relationship exists, she has the right to control the house.
Shu Ying carefully took the key, her words tinged with relief.
"We've finally waited for this day, Qingqing, you have your own home now."
Li Qingqing nodded heavily. This was her own little world, and she wouldn't be kicked out of the house just because someone got angry.
She used to have so many concerns that anyone could step on her head, but now that he has a child, even if she doesn't think about herself, she has to plan for the child.
“I think that since Zhong Yun’er has already brought the child here, she definitely won’t leave easily. I understand what she’s planning. Yingying, there’s something I might really need your help with.”
Although she and Duan Huaichuan had no feelings for each other, the marriage was advantageous to her. Leaving Duan Huaichuan before she was completely independent would be tantamount to courting death.
But if Duan Huaichuan insisted on divorce, she wasn't entirely confident.
Shu Ying understood her worries: "Don't worry, even if you don't speak up, I will definitely find out for you. Although the marriage law protects the rights of soldiers, as long as you are not at fault in this marriage, you can take the initiative. If Duan Huaichuan really crosses the line with Zhong Yun'er, you can still get a lot of benefits. But we will not take that step unless it is absolutely necessary."
Although Shu Ying hoped that Li Qingqing could rely on herself, she knew how difficult it was for a woman to raise a child alone.
No one dictates that she must become a towering tree. Until a better path is found, clinging tightly to Duan Huaichuan's path is the easiest and most effective solution.
Song Zhaodi looked at Li Qingqing with heartache. Although she couldn't help much, she would lend a hand whenever she needed her help.
"Today is a day of celebration. Is there anything you'd like to eat tonight? I'll cook a feast, and we can celebrate properly."
Life has finally gotten back on track, and now Li Qingqing has her own little family, which makes her genuinely happy.
Shu Ying turned her head and took her hand: "I'm afraid I could never catch up with Sister Song's skills even if I studied for ten years. Once Sister Song has settled down and found a job, we won't have any more worries."
With a smile on her face, Song Zhaodi couldn't help but start to dream about it.
“I am a person without a home. My family doesn’t take me seriously. They favor boys over girls and carefully protect my younger brother. From the time I can remember, I have been an outsider in that family.”
She sighed and stopped picking the green beans.
The clouds outside the window drifted slowly across the sky, as if following the free wind, making one yearn for it.
“I got married to get a dowry. People in the village get married to carry on the family line. I have no one to support me in my own family, so naturally my husband’s family doesn’t treat me like a human being. Over the years…”
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