The eldest child didn't want to talk about this with other people, but he mentioned it when he went to see his sister over the weekend.
Xiao Duo also joined in the indignation, and the two siblings shared the same attitude: if their father dared to do anything to betray their mother, they would all be on their mother's side.
If Zhao Qinglan knew the children's attitude, she wouldn't know whether to be happy or amused.
Since Erwa is about to take the college entrance examination, the siblings have reached a consensus that they should keep this matter a secret from Erwa for the time being.
Xiao Duo even made a special phone call to her younger brother to find out the details.
Li Huai hadn't come over for meals for several days in a row. Dr. Jiao was getting anxious because she couldn't see him, and Tao Ailian was even more anxious than her.
Since she couldn't directly ask Li Huai, she could only press her husband for answers.
"Didn't I tell you to call Political Commissar Li over? Why hasn't he come today?"
Deputy Chief of Staff Xu looked helpless. "If they don't want to come for dinner, what am I supposed to do, kidnap them or something?"
"No, then how will he and his son solve the problem of eating?"
"There's a cafeteria."
"Nothing in the cafeteria can compare to the food here. Dr. Jiao has been coming over every day these past few days to cook her signature dishes."
Deputy Chief of Staff Xu finally realized that something was wrong.
"Honey, I have a feeling you invited Political Commissar Li over for dinner with ulterior motives."
Tao Ailian immediately distanced herself from the situation. "What could I possibly want from him? You're just talking nonsense."
"Then it's not you, it's that Dr. Jiao?" Deputy Chief of Staff Xu had a sudden inspiration, and the more he thought about it, the more it seemed to make sense.
He may be rough around the edges, but he's not brainless. A truly brainless person couldn't possibly be a good advisor.
Caught off guard by her husband's sudden revelation, Tao Ailian froze, clearly feeling guilty. "What did you say?"
Having been married for quite some time, Deputy Chief of Staff Xu knew his wife quite well, and upon seeing this, his expression hardened.
"Ailian, are you confused? I'm wondering why you bring that Dr. Jiao home for dinner every day, and why you insist on calling Political Commissar Li over too. Aren't you just being reckless?"
"What nonsense am I spouting? What's wrong with having a meal together?" Tao Ailian's voice grew louder as she became more guilty.
"Having a meal together is fine, and it would be fine if Political Commissar Li were also single. But the problem is that he's married and has several children. What kind of matchmaking is this? Is this how you try to bring people together?"
Seeing that she couldn't avoid it any longer, Tao Ailian steeled her heart and began to defend herself.
"I'm doing this for Political Commissar Li's own good. Look at Zhao Qinglan, does she look like a military wife? Which military wife is like her, neglecting her family all day long and just messing around outside?"
Deputy Chief of Staff Xu was amused by his wife's twisted logic. "Who are you to Political Commissar Li? It's none of your business how they live their lives.
"Can't I stand it? Dr. Jiao is so good. She's virtuous, works well, and even has feelings for Political Commissar Li. If she and Political Commissar Li get together, she'll definitely take good care of him. I'm just doing her a favor."
“What you’re doing is disrupting a military marriage and destroying someone else’s family!” Deputy Chief of Staff Xu stood up.
"Don't accuse me of anything, I didn't do anything," Tao Ailian said anxiously.
“Starting tomorrow, Dr. Jiao is not allowed to appear in our house, and you are not allowed to see her either. Otherwise, you can go back to your parents' house for a while,” Deputy Political Commissar Xu said with a dark face.
Seeing that her husband was serious, Tao Ailian finally got scared and started crying. "Who am I doing this for? Isn't it all for you and for our family?" She didn't mention her mistakes, only kept crying and complaining about her grievances.
Deputy Chief of Staff Xu was annoyed by his wife's crying, so he didn't stay at home that day and went to his office to find some peace and quiet.
Tao Ailian was so frightened by her husband that she dared not bring Dr. Jiao home again, but she still went to the hospital.
As soon as she saw Dr. Jiao, she became aggrieved. "I just meant well and couldn't bear to see Political Commissar Li so pitiful, but I didn't expect my husband to misunderstand and get so angry with me."
Feeling guilty and remorseful, Dr. Jiao repeatedly apologized and comforted her, saying that she hadn't thought things through and had implicated her, without directly mentioning her feelings for Li Huai.
But her mind, which had finally calmed down, had been stirred up by Tao Ailian these past few days. After having close contact with Li Huai several times and even talking to him, she couldn't let go of the thought.
Sanwa was somewhat relieved to see that his father had stopped eating next door these past few days. However, just as he returned home from school that day, he saw Dr. Jiao carrying a lunchbox and a thermos at the doorstep.
"Yan'an, you're out of school." Dr. Jiao smiled at Sanwa.
"Hmm," Sanwa hummed.
"Auntie took your dad to see a doctor before. Your dad's stomach isn't very good. So, I made some soup and two dishes. I'm taking them home so you can eat together when your dad gets back."
She thought she had been very gentle with Sanwa, but after she finished speaking, Sanwa's gaze became colder and colder.
"No need, my dad and I have food to eat."
Dr. Jiao was taken aback. "You mean the cafeteria? That's not very nutritious."
"You don't need to fawn over me." After saying that, Sanwa went into the yard and closed the gate.
Looking at the closed door, Dr. Jiao bit her lip, feeling wronged.
Next door, Tao Ailian had been keeping a close eye on what was happening here. Dr. Jiao came to deliver food, and she was also subtly encouraging them.
Seeing that Dr. Jiao was standing there looking uncomfortable, she came out.
"Sigh, their child has always had a strange temper. Don't take it to heart. Why don't you just give it to him when Political Commissar Li comes back later?"
"Is this a good idea?" Dr. Jiao was unsure.
“What’s good or bad about it? Aren’t you Political Commissar Li’s doctor? You’re just showing concern for him from the perspective of a doctor and a friend, right?”
"Yes." Seemingly having found a plausible reason, Dr. Jiao immediately nodded.
After giving her instructions, Tao Ailian hurried back home, afraid that her husband would see her if she was too slow.
As for why Dr. Jiao was standing at the door of Political Commissar Li's house, what "related" is that to her?
Today, it was Li Huai who came back first.
He walked over with Xiao Chu, who had just gotten the food, and saw Dr. Jiao standing in front of his door.
"Political Commissar Li, you're back." Dr. Jiao smiled gently again.
"Oh, Dr. Jiao, what are you doing here?"
"I just happened to be passing by. Commissar Li, I made an extra bowl of soup and these two dishes. Please take them back and eat them with your child. They're good for your stomach."
As a caring doctor, it's normal for him to care about Li Huai's stomach health, but it's not right to bring him soup and dishes. Li Huai finally realized something was wrong.
Xiao Chu, standing to the side, also felt a little embarrassed.
"Um, oh, Dr. Jiao, no need. You can take it home to eat. We have food here. Xiao Chu, take Dr. Jiao home."
"Yes, Chief."
Inside the house, Sanwa was also watching the commotion outside. He sneered when he saw that the woman was still trying to stop his father, but he was relieved to see that his father was behaving well.
However, this did not stop him from complaining to his older siblings.
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